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The Real Science of Sport Podcast
World-renowned sports scientist Professor Ross Tucker and veteran sports journalist Mike Finch break down the myths, practices and controversies from the world of sport. From athletics to rugby, soccer, cycling and more, the two delve into the most recent research, unearth lessons from the pros and host exclusive interviews with some of the world's leading sporting experts. For those who love sport.
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Episodes
The Real Science of Sport PodcastParis 2024 Daily: Day 9 - Julien Alfred: Olympic 100m champion. Plus cycling, swimming & relay analysis
A new 100m Olympic Champion was crowned in Paris as Julien Alfred pulled of an upset of sorts (but not entirely!) to win gold in 10.72s, ahead of Sha'Carri…
The Real Science of Sport PodcastParis 2024 Daily: Day 8 - Cheptegei wins 10000m gold, and a French 1-2-3
Joshua Cheptegei is the Olympic 10,000m champion, after he beat a stellar field in a fast race to open the Track programme in Paris. We discuss that race, and…
The Real Science of Sport PodcastParis 2024 Daily: Day 7 - Biles soars, Women's boxing controversy and the Track programme begins
Simone Biles established herself as the world's best gymnast in Paris, but it wasn't without a challenge from Brazil's Rebeca Andrade. The first golds were…
The Real Science of Sport PodcastScience of Sport Bonus Short: Biles beats rivals and "the Twisties". Insights from performance psychology
Simone Biles became the Olympic All Around champion for a second time in Paris yesterday. In doing so, she defeated her rivals, seemingly conquered gravity on…
The Real Science of Sport PodcastParis 2024: Males Are About To Fight in Women's Boxing. How Did We Get Here?
The controversial issue of males in women's sport has reared its head at the Paris Olympics. In this episode, the team discuss the case of two boxers who were…
The Real Science of Sport PodcastParis 2024 Daily: Day 6 - Marchand Marches on, Triathlon Analysis and the Psychology of the Twisties
Leon Marchand gave France even more to celebrate as completed a unique double, winning both butterfly and breaststroke golds in the pool last night. Ross and…
The Real Science of Sport PodcastParis 2024: An Insiders Guide to the Track & Field Sprints
Get an insiders views on the sprint events at the Paris Olympics with Stu McMillan, one of the world's top sprint coaches. Currently in his 25th year of…
The Real Science of Sport PodcastParis 2024 Daily: Day 5 - E. Coli Training, Rare Swimming Doubles and Dubious Doping Denials
Day 4 in Paris was meant to bring us a Triathlon conversation, but that was pushed back, maybe to today, by E.Coli levels in the Seine. We discuss the…
The Real Science of Sport PodcastParis 2024 Daily: Day 4 - An Epic MTB Duel as Pidcock is Patient, Powerful and then Punchy to Win Gold
Ross and Gareth look back on Day 3 action, which featured one of the great races of the Games - an all-time epic mountain bike duel. We also review the…
The Real Science of Sport PodcastParis 2024 Daily: Day 3 - Dominance for France, millisecond defeats for others, and looming DSD controversies
Ross and Gareth look back on Day 2 in Paris, which was characterized by dominance for some, despair for others, and defeats by the tiniest of margins -…
The Real Science of Sport PodcastParis 2024 Daily: Day 2 - Triumphs for France and Australia, Looking Ahead to Day 2
France overcame Fiji and the pressure of expectation to win the first team gold of the Paris Games, and much was owed to the influence of Antoine Dupont on the…
The Real Science of Sport PodcastParis 2024 Daily: Day 1 - Swimming Finals, Sevens Gold and a Lesson in Judo
Let the Games Begin! The Paris 2024 Olympics get underway for real today, with the first gold medals being handed out. In this Paris 2024 special, Gareth and…
The Real Science of Sport PodcastParis 2024: Mountainbike Preview with Swiss star Marcel Guerrini
Swiss MTB star, and fifth-place finisher at the 2022 World Championships, Marcel Guerrini offers unique insight into the races and the course ahead of the XCO…
The Real Science of Sport PodcastParis 2024: Kara Goucher On Trusting Performances In An Age of Mistrust
On the eve of the Paris Olympics, Kara Goucher joins Ross to put their minds to the fans' dilemma - how do we celebrate the performances we see from the best…
The Real Science of Sport PodcastParis 2024 Daily: All lights on Paris as the Olympics begin
In this episode, Ross & Gareth shine the spotlight on The City of Light, where the Olympic Games begin today, with the Men's Football and Sevens preliminary…
The Real Science of Sport PodcastParis 2024: Are The Olympic Games Still Relevant?
How relevant are the Olympic Games in the modern era and can they stand the test of time? Join Ross and Mike, along with top US sports journalist and author…
The Real Science of Sport PodcastScience of Sport Spotlight 6: How Pro Cyclists Use Carbon Monoxide / Pogacar's Superhuman Numbers
In a recent article on the Escape Collective, claims were made that Tour de France cyclists are using carbon monoxide to enhance their performance. But is it…
The Real Science of Sport PodcastScience of Sport Spotlight 5: The Research Studies That Shaped Sports Science Knowledge
The spotlight falls on the most influential sports science research ever published. A recent paper produced a list of the 100 most influential sports science…
The Real Science of Sport PodcastParis 2024: How to Make an Olympic Athlete
Mark Coogan has been there, done that and got the t-shirt. As a former track athlete, sub-4 minute miler, Olympic marathoner and author of the book 'Personal…
The Real Science of Sport PodcastScience of Sport Spotlight 4: Shining a Tour de France Light On Exercise In The Heat
In this Spotlight, the team discuss exercise in the heat, using the challenging conditions and travails of Mark Cavendish and others in the Tour de France's…
The Real Science of Sport PodcastScience of Sport Spotlight 3: TDF 2024 Preview
The Tour de France begins Saturday and in this Spotlight, Ross and Gareth gaze into their crystal balls to discuss whether Jonas Vingegaard, the two-time…
The Real Science of Sport PodcastThe Real Science Of Hydration During Exercise
Dr Tamara Hew-Butler is the Queen of Hyponatremia (@hyponaqueen on X). What's hyponatremia, you may be wondering? It is a condition that is far more dangerous…
The Real Science of Sport PodcastScience of Sport Spotlight 2: Kenya's doping induced credibility crisis
Kenyan athletes are being banned, literally, by the hundreds. The country that produces many of the world's outstanding distance performers has a huge…
The Real Science of Sport PodcastThe Science and Art of Good Running
Dr Geoff Burns lives and breaths running. From his own accomplishments as an elite-level ultra racer, Burns has spent years researching the biomechanics of…
The Real Science of Sport PodcastScience of Sport Spotlight 1: Lia Thomas loses case against World Aquatics
Today we introduce the Science of Sport Spotlight, a category of podcast that we intend to use to round up all the big sports stories with a sports science…
The Real Science of Sport Podcast50 Days to Go: Let the (build up to the) Games begin
With 50 days to go to the Paris Olympics, it's all systems go for athletes, coaches, and media. Sean Ingle will be covering his 7th Olympic Games, and he joins…
The Real Science of Sport PodcastThe Habits of Good Sleep
Join host Mike Finch, co-host Prof. Jill Warner and Dr Dale Rae, Director at Sleep Science and a Senior Lecturer in the Division of Physiological Sciences at…
The Real Science of Sport PodcastThe Sceptics Guide To Sports Science with Dr Nick Tiller
Dr Nick Tiller literally wrote the book on it, The Skeptics Guide to Sports Science (available from Amazon HERE). As an exercise scientist at Harbour-UCLA in…
The Real Science of Sport PodcastThe Science of Weight Training
The team is joined by Professor Stuart Phillips from the Department of Kinesiology at McMaster University and one of the leading experts on resistance…
The Real Science of Sport PodcastDISCOURSE: China's Swimming Doping Controversy / Marathon Season Latest / Should Olympic Medallists Get Prize Money?
A wrap-up of the best stories on our Discourse channel: Spring marathon season: The top performers / Should Eliud Kipchoge go to the Paris Olympics? / Why…
The Real Science of Sport PodcastINTERVIEW: How to Fuel For Maximum Endurance Performance
Building on from our previous discussions on optimal fuelling for endurance exercise, in this episode we go deep into the details of why carbohydrates are the…
The Real Science of Sport PodcastSafety vs Spectacle: Rugby at a Crossroads
In this special episode we join an exclusive panel discussion - in partnership with World Rugby - to debate the future of the sport as it battles to find a…
The Real Science of Sport PodcastRugby's Radical Law Change Proposals / The IOC And Their Controversial Trangender Policy
It's one of the hottest topics on our Discourse channel but can World Rugby's new law proposasl preserve the spectacle of the game while still ensuring player…
The Real Science of Sport PodcastHow Maddie Won The Zwift Academy
Never-say-die Maddie le Roux may have been forced to give up her dream of becoming a professional cyclist until the Zwift Academy changed her life and her…
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Can We Trust Sport Science Research?
Is the field of sports science facing a credibility crisis? According to guest Dr Joe Warne, key instigator of the Sports Science Replication Centre at the…
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VO2Max: Why It May Be Your Most Important Training Metric
Knowing how to measure and train close to your VO2Max may lead to big performance gains. But what is VO2Max and what's the best way to use it? We also discuss…
The Real Science of Sport PodcastMake Your Own Sports Drink / Smart Mouthguards in Rugby / Do We Need On-Field Match Officials in Sport?
Can you make your own sports drink and what would be the right mix? Here's what to look for. The team also tackles (see what we did there!) the use of smart…
The Real Science of Sport PodcastThe Sporting Diet: How To Eat, Fuel And Thrive
The team are joined by renowned sports dietician, Australian Louise Burke, to discuss everything from keto and fasting to the latest guidelines in fueling and…
The Real Science of Sport PodcastDISCOURSE: Enhanced Games: Hype Or Reality? / 15-Year-old's Doping Saga / Is Rugby Too Dangerous For U18s?
Welcome to the Science of Sport Discourse. A monthly wrap of all the stories doing the rounds on our Patreon and newly-launched Discourse channel. Want to be…
The Real Science of Sport PodcastINTERVIEW: Inside The World Of A Pro Mountain Biker
Swiss rider Marcel Guerrini is at the top of the pile when it comes to the world's best XC mountain bikers. The team take a look into his world to talk about…
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Hello 2024 News Wrap: Another World Running Record / UCI Rules on Brake Levers / Crazy VO2 Numbers / Cold Weather & Concussion
To kick off Season 6 we wrap up some of the latest news from the world of sports science including the craziness of world running records, UCI bans on…
The Real Science of Sport PodcastSleep And Menopause: Understanding The Impact And Learning To Cope
The team talk to Dr Zoe Schaedel on the impact of menopause on sleep patterns and how to resolve them. Schaedel has 15 years of experience as an NHS GP in the…
The Real Science of Sport PodcastHow Allergies Affect Sleep and How to Fix It
Join host Mike Finch, Dr Jill Warner and Emeritus Professor John Warner to break down the effect allergies have on sleep quality. The panel discuss the various…
The Real Science of Sport PodcastSLEEP CASE STUDY: Does My Child Suffer From A Dust Mite Allergy?
In this case study Prof John Warner interviews a mother whose 8-year-old child suffers from persistent allergies. Could it be dust mites? Listen in on this…
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2023 Wrap and News: Taylor Swift's Unlikely Running Routine / More Keto Debates / Sub-2 Marathon in '24?
It's been a big year in the world of sport and the team wrap up some of the highlights, focus on the trending sports science stories (incl. Taylor Swift's…
The Real Science of Sport PodcastSleep and Mental Health / How To Treat The Most Common Sleep Disorder /
Co-hosts Dr Jill Warner and Mike Finch are joined by Dr Simon Durrant, Associate Professor at the School of Psychology, University of Lincoln and Chairman of…
The Real Science of Sport PodcastSleep And Adolescence: Understanding Teenage Sleep Health
Join Dr Dale Rae, Director: Sleep Science, Cape Town and Senior Lecturer at the Division of Physiological Sciences, University of Cape Town, and co-hosts Dr…
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Does Cold Water Therapy Have Any Benefits? Latest research / Worm Blood: Doping's Newest 'Frontier' / Transgender Controversies In Snooker and Cricket
SHOW NOTES Lug worm hemoglobin doping: https://www.cyclingnews.com/news/marine-worm-haemoglobin-could-be-the-new-frontier-of-blood-doping/ Interesting…
The Real Science of Sport PodcastSleep And Athletic Performance (feat. Olympic gold medallist Ryk Neethling)
The team are joined by Dr Dale Rae, Director at Sleep Science and a Senior Lecturer in the Division of Physiological Sciences at the University of Cape Town…
The Real Science of Sport PodcastWhy We All Need To Sleep More / The True Benefits of Sleep / The Most Common Sleep Mistake
From the producers of The Science of Sport podcast, comes a limited 6-part series Unlocking Your Sleep Potential. In the first episode hosts Dr Jill Warner and…
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NEWS WRAP: Caster's Book Controversy / Biological Passport Defeat / Does the Sub-2 Marathon beckon?
Former world steeplechase champion, Norah Jeruto, was recently cleared of doping charges despite adverse findings in her biological passport. Does this put the…
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Why Endurance Athletes Are Super-Fuelling On Carbs / Rugby World Cup Final Wrap
In a recent story on Outsideonline.com top cyclists are reported to be ingesting huge quantities of carbohydrates in recent years which could explain some of…
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Rugby's New High-Tech Mouthguards: How They Work And Why?
This week World Rugby announced that they will be including head accelerations measured by smart mouthguards into the sport's head injury assessment protocols…
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The Most Fascinating Explanation of Rugby Laws You'll Hear This Year / Berlin Marathon Record: Human Excellence or Shoe Tech Mastery
Keith Lewis is the Laws Co-ordinator at World Rugby and Founder of RugbyReferee.net and is at the fulcrum of many of the law changes in the world of rugby…
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From Cauliflower Ears To Subterfurge: Inside the World of a Pro Rugby Coach
John Dobson is one of South Africa's most celebrated rugby coaches. As head coach of the Stormers franchise, who won the 2021-22 United Rugby Championship…
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Rugby World Cup '23: The Amazing Tech Used To Look After Players
Having just returned from a week at the Rugby World Cup, Prof. Ross Tucker explains the amazing tech used to spot concussions during RWC matches. Plus the team…
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The Man Who Cycled the Globe: Adventurer Ron Rutland from Paris
Ron Rutland arrived in Paris on 7 September 2023, concluding the fourth leg of a remarkable (and not always planned) journey that has spanned a decade and four…
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Sean Ingle on anti-doping, the state of T&F and a look ahead to the Rugby World Cup
Ross is joined in Paris by Guardian Chief Sports Reporter, Sean Ingle, to look back on the recent World Athletics Championships, but with a focus more on the…
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La Vuelta and Remco / The Farrell Tackling Incident Unpacked / World Athletics Champs Wrap
Why the Owen Farrell incident may well have saved rugby / Remco Evenepoel takes on the best stage racers at this year's Vuelta a Espana: Can he dominate? / All…
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Woodpeckers do get concussed, and what this means for the Q-Collar and brain injury prevention
The Q-Collar is a device that is promoted to prevent concussion and "protect the brain during repetitive head impacts", and has been spotted around the necks…