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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 PodcastBonus episode: It is time to choose: How a new transgender guidance policy shifts the conversation and demands difficult decisions
The UK Sports Councils have released guidelines on transgender participation in sport, following an exhaustive and comprehensive review process. The two key…
The Real Science of Sport PodcastS3 E20: THE COACHES: Neal Henderson - Secrets of Physiology and Psychology in Endurance Sport
American Neal Henderson is one of the most celebrated coaches in endurance sports - particularly triathlon and cycling. Having coached pros like cyclists Rohan…
The Real Science of Sport PodcastS3 E19: The Science of Nutrition in Sport
From weight loss to fuelling for performance, the team demystify the world of sports nutrition with leading sports nutrition specialist Prof. Graeme Close…
The Real Science of Sport PodcastS3 E18: Olympic Special: The Science of Climbing
Climbing makes its debut at the Tokyo Olympics and the format is both controversial and fascinating. Here's all you need to know about one of the four new…
The Real Science of Sport PodcastS3 E17: Olympic Special: The Science of Sprinting
Stuart McMillan is one of the world's most respected sprint coaches. Currently in his 25th year of professional coaching, McMillan has worked with professional…
The Real Science of Sport PodcastS3 E16: Olympic Special: The Science of Gymnastics
The team are joined by gymnastics coach, biomechanist and former competitor Dr Helen Bayne to talk through the scoring systems, debate the controversies and…
The Real Science of Sport PodcastS3 E15: I Rode Half the Tour de France Solo and This is What Happened + 2021 TDF Wrap-Up
SOS Podcast co-host Prof. Ross Tucker took on the challenge of riding half the distance of each 2021 Tour de France stage to see how he would cope. This is…
The Real Science of Sport PodcastS3 E14: Tour de France: Can Tadej Pogačar's Domination Be Trusted?
Slovenian Tadej Pogačar has dominated the 2021 Tour de France but questions about his performance remain given cycling's doping history. How much do we know?…
The Real Science of Sport PodcastS3 E13: 2021 Tour de France: The Age Spread / Is This Year Really More Crash Prone?/ Cycling Biomechanics
The 2021 Tour de France has highlighted the spread of ages among the leading contenders from 41-year-old Alejandro Valverde to defending champion Tadej…
The Real Science of Sport PodcastS3 E12: Tour de France 2021 Preview / Olympic Transgender Controversy / Olympic Spectators: Good or Bad?
The 2021 Tour de France is set to be a battle of the all-rounders with less climbing and more time trialling: The team look at the form book and the course…
The Real Science of Sport PodcastS3 E11: The Christian Eriksen Incident: Sudden Death During Sport / Is Track Star Shelby Houlihan Guilty of Doping? / Super Spikes Debate:
When Danish football star Christian Eriksen collapsed on the field during a Euro 2020 clash it raised the question of sudden cardiac arrest in world-class…
The Real Science of Sport PodcastS3 E10: The Meaning of Fitness: From Definition to Measurement
Whether it's endurance, strength or agility, defining 'fit' is a complex subject. The team talk through definitions, how fitness depends on your discipline or…
The Real Science of Sport PodcastS3 E9: How Fast Do We Lose Fitness? / The Art of Fitness Resilience
When it comes to fitness it's a case of use it... or lose it! But how fast do we lose fitness, how can we limit the damage when we take time off and is there…
The Real Science of Sport PodcastS3 E8: Why Transgender Athletes Threaten Fairness In Women's Sport
Allowing transgender athletes to compete in women's sporting competitions has created a storm of controversy around human rights. The team get to grips with…
The Real Science of Sport PodcastThe Psychology of Food
Disordered eating is common among sportspeople, both amateur and professional. The team talk to dietician and psychologist, Kim Hofmann, about why most people…
The Real Science of Sport PodcastS3 E6: COVID LATEST: Does Fitness Level Affect Severity? / Long Term Effects of Covid on Athletes
With thousands of studies being conducted around the Covid pandemic, many are now finally producing results. Prof. Ross Tucker and co-host Mike Finch look at…
The Real Science of Sport PodcastQ&A Session: Covid Impact on Elite Sport / The Importance of Self Talk / Can the Mind Override the Body?
In this episode, the team answer your questions. We tackle the effects of the Covid pandemic on elite sport progression, whether the mind is capable of pushing…
The Real Science of Sport PodcastThe Freeman Doping Affair: The Case Against Team Sky and British Cycling
When the UK Medical Practitioners Tribunal Service (MPTS) recently found former Team Sky and British Cycling head doctor, Dr Richard Freeman, guilty of…
The Real Science of Sport PodcastThe Amazing Science of Sleep
Sleep, and the quality of it, can dictate everything from our moods to our sporting performances. Prof. Ross Tucker and host Mike Finch interview sleep science…
The Real Science of Sport PodcastQ&A SPECIAL: Salty Sweater? Is it bad thing? / Why You're Probably Training Too Hard / Smart Watch VO2: How Accurate Are They?
We asked our Patreon community to pose their most vexing sport science questions so that we could answer them. Prof Tucker and Mike Finch discuss everything…
The Real Science of Sport PodcastS3 E1: The Science of Motivation / Does BMI really matter? / How Exercise Affects Body Temperature:
S3, Ep1: In our first episode of 2021 Mike Finch and Prof. RossTucker discuss the science of staying motivated, if Body Mass Index (BMI) is outdated and how…
The Real Science of Sport PodcastDoes Crowd Support Matter? / What Covid Taught Us / 2021: The Stories to Watch
From shoe tech to the effect of crowd support on performance, 2020 has been an unprecedented year that also provided some unique opportunities. Together with…
The Real Science of Sport PodcastWhy Rugby's Controversial New Transgender Guidelines Make Sense For All Sporting Codes
In early October 2020, World Rugby released its Transgender Guidelines aimed at protecting player safety. But the guidelines were followed by controversy with…
The Real Science of Sport PodcastWhat the London Marathon Taught Us About Performance and Temperature / The Fall of Kipchoge / Can Kosgei Be Beaten?
The ground-breaking 2020 London Marathon saw the great Eliud Kipchoge lose his first marathon since 2013 as Ethopian Shura Kitata took the men's win and Brigid…
The Real Science of Sport PodcastTOUR DE FRANCE WRAP: Pogacar's Race-Winning TT Analysis / Cadence vs Power / VAM Explainer
Slovenian Tadej Pogacar's sensational penultimate stage performance up the famed Les Planche de Belle Filles, on his way to his overall win, will go down in…
The Real Science of Sport PodcastTOUR DE FRANCE 2020 (Week 2): The True Risk of Covid and Roadside Fans / Pogacar's Climbing Numbers / The Concussion Question
Do excitable fans on the side of the roads really present a threat to cyclists in the midst of the Covid pandemic? Join Mike and Ross for a second week…
The Real Science of Sport PodcastTHE CASE OF CASTER: Why Principle Trumped Bad Evidence / Her Future / What It Means For the Future of Women's Sport
This week double Olympic 800m champion Caster Semenya lost her appeal in a Swiss Federal Court to have a decision made by World Athletics - effectively forcing…
The Real Science of Sport PodcastTOUR DE FRANCE 2020 (Week 1): First Week Deep Dive / What Pro Power Data Shows Us / The Covid Question / How the Sprints are Won
The first week of the delayed 2020 Tour de France threw up some big surprises and some stunning performances. But what does all the data say about the state of…
The Real Science of Sport PodcastTHE SUPPLEMENTS EPISODE / Why Most Claims are Bogus / What Really Works / The Problem with Vitamins
From vitamins to weight-loss tablets, muscle builders and energy drinks, supplements promise a quick fix to performance and health. But is there any evidence…
The Real Science of Sport PodcastThe Simple Truth about Exercise and Hydration
The perfect hydration strategy during exercise is simpler than you think. Join Prof. Ross Tucker and Mike Finch as they delve into the science, discuss how…
The Real Science of Sport PodcastWatt The FTP?
Functional Threshold Power (FTP) is one of the most popular terms in endurance sport and used by both professional and amateur racers. Take a deep dive into…
The Real Science of Sport PodcastWhy the WHO's Advice on Exercising and Face Masks is Wrong
The World Health Organisation (WHO) recently advised against the use of masks while exercising. Prof. Ross Tucker and sports journalist Mike Finch explore the…
The Real Science of Sport PodcastThe Adria Tennis Tour: How NOT to Organise A Sporting Event in the Time Of Corona
The ill-fated Adria tennis Tour, headlined by world number one Novak Djokovic, was a lesson for sporting organisers around the world in what not to do during…
The Real Science of Sport PodcastCorona Comeback: How Sport Is Leading The Way / Do Spectators Matter?
With soccer matches already under way and many professional sports looking at innovative plans to get back in action, Prof. Ross Tucker and host Mike Finch…
The Real Science of Sport PodcastThe Remarkable Effects of Exercise on Ageing
Taking part in regular exercise throughout your life has truly remarkable effects on performance and ageing. Prof. Ross Tucker and Mike Finch discuss the…
The Real Science of Sport PodcastSport, Exercise and Health in the Age of Corona
The impact of the Coronavirus across the globe has been felt in every sphere of life, including sport. From the cancellation and postponement of most major…
The Real Science of Sport PodcastWhy Everything You Know About Recovery May Be BS
From ice baths to Tom Brady's infrared pajamas, the science of recovery is full of wild claims and wonder products. Join Prof. Ross Tucker and host Mike Finch…
The Real Science of Sport PodcastThe Science of Perfect Training
Cut through the hype and discover what the science says about training just right... no matter what your sport. Join host Mike Finch and world-renowned sports…
The Real Science of Sport PodcastThe Shoe That Broke Running II: The End of Integrity
Nike's newly-released Alphafly Next% - released just four days after new regulations on shoe design were announced by World Athletics - will do little to…
The Real Science of Sport Podcast2019 Wrap: The Awards / Our Favourite Interview / The Stories That Changed The World / 2020 Predictions
From the shoe that broke running, to drug cheats, Caster Semenya, Alberto Salazar, the best way to make a champion and Red-S, our first season of the Science…
The Real Science of Sport PodcastThe Amelia Boone Interview: How the "Queen of Pain" Faces Down Her Demons
As one of the world's top obstacle racers and ultra runners, Amelia Boone is regarded as one of the toughest female athletes on the planet. But a lifetime…
The Real Science of Sport PodcastMary Cain & RED-S: When Weight Loss Affects Performance
Join Prof. Ross Tucker and host Mike Finch - with guests exercise physiologist and scientist Dr Trent Stellingwerff and former elite runner Hilary…
The Real Science of Sport PodcastThe TECH EPISODE / When Tech Affects Performance Integrity / Tech Overuse and Reliance / What The Future Holds
Professor Ross Tucker and host Mike Finch looked at the effect that modern day tech has on sport, its role in performance and what the future looks like. We…
The Real Science of Sport PodcastWhat Rugby is Teaching Other Sports About Player Safety
From law changes to concussion research, World Rugby has taken a proactive approach to make the game safer at all levels. Professor Ross Tucker and host Mike…
The Real Science of Sport PodcastThe Shoe That Broke Running
Mechanical Doping or Tech Breakthrough? Nike's controversial carbon-plated Vaporfly running shoe has forced us to recalibrate what performances mean. Host Mike…
The Real Science of Sport PodcastA Critical Analysis of the Ineos 1:59: Breaking The Sub-2 Hour Marathon
Is Eliud Kipchoge's second attempt at breaking the two-hour marathon mark a human advance or just a technological sidestep? In October the world's best…
The Real Science of Sport PodcastThe Craziest Week In Athletics / The Case Against Salazar / Bekele In Berlin / World Championships
In one of the most dramatic weeks in athletics history, legendary American coach Alberto Salazar was banned for four years for doping offences, 37-year-old…
The Real Science of Sport PodcastWorld Athletics Champs Preview: The Science of Heat / Doping Scandals / Who To Watch / The State of T&F
The World Athletics Championships takes place in Doha from September 27 to October 6 and handling heat, hopefully, will the major talking point. From midnight…
The Real Science of Sport PodcastWhy the All Blacks Are the World's Greatest Sports Team
Join Prof Ross Tucker and host Mike Finch as they speak to renowned author Peter Bills about his latest book 'The Jersey: The Secrets Behind the World's Most…
The Real Science of Sport PodcastAn Expert's Guide to Becoming a World Class Rugby Team
Join one of the world's most outspoken voices in rugby, former Springbok player, international coach, analyst and World Rugby advisor Nick Mallett as we…
The Real Science of Sport PodcastHow to Cheat at Sport and Get Away With It
Why do sportsmen and women cheat? Because they are human. But when is cheating just sporting gamesmanship or plain fraud? We look into some of the most…
The Real Science of Sport PodcastHow To Make A Champion (Part II): Should You Be a Woods or a Federer?
Prof Ross Tucker and journalist Mike Finch interview David Epstein, author of the New York Times best-selling book Range: Why Generalists Triumph in a…
The Real Science of Sport PodcastHow To Make A Champion (Part I)
Prof. Ross Tucker and host Mike Finch delve into the real facts and stats behind what makes a world class sportsman or woman. Find out if when and where you…
The Real Science of Sport PodcastWhat It Really Takes To Ride The Tour de France: A Doctor's Perspective
Explore the challenges of working as a doctor at the Tour de France as Ross and Mike talk to Dr Adrian Rotunno, one of the team physicians for the UAE Team…
The Real Science of Sport PodcastThe Drugs In Sport Episode
Professor Ross Tucker and host Mike Finch dig deep into the world of drugs in sport: What are they? How are they used? What percentage of athletes take illegal…
The Real Science of Sport PodcastWhat A Cricket Doctor Teaches Us About Sports Injuries And Protecting Your Back
Join Professor Ross Tucker and host Mike Finch as they chat to cricket doctor Dr Janine Gray about the complexities of sports injuries, how to protect your…
The Real Science of Sport PodcastThe Science of Cricket with Gary Kirsten
Former international opening batsman and coach of both the South African and Indian cricket teams, Gary Kirsten talks frankly about the modern game, the impact…
The Real Science of Sport PodcastWhat It's Really Like To Be a Professional Runner
In this emotional interview, Olympic middle distance runner and former 5000m and 10 000m NCAA champion, Dominique Scott-Efurd opens up about the training, self…
The Real Science of Sport PodcastRunning Shoe Technology: Good Science or Good Marketing?
World-renowned sport scientist Professor Ross Tucker and veteran sports journalist Mike Finch explore the science behind running shoe technology. Explore…
The Real Science of Sport PodcastThe Caster Semenya Decision Explained
On May 1, 2019 double Olympic and three-time World 800m champion Caster Semenya lost her case against the IAAF in the Court of Arbitration forcing her to take…