Take a stroll down well-worn paths, and find a comfortable seat amongst the headstones, while we discuss joy, loved ones we have lost, and life in general. These are our epitaphs and our celebrations for lives lived.
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Forgotten albums and the people who love them.
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Performing on a high level requires so much more than a great physical training program. High performing athletes also need to take into consideration mindset, psychology, pain science, nutrition, and so much more. Join Siobhan Milner for Total Performance: A podcast exploring athletic performance and injury prevention from all angles. Whether you’re an amateur athlete, a recreational mover, a professional sportsperson, or someone looking to return to sport after injury, there will be a ton ...
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Training Load Monitoring & Planning: Using ACWR with Siobhan Milner MSc, CSCS
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Find the show notes for this episode here. In this episode, Siobhan Milner (Strength & Conditioning Coach with the Dutch Olympic Team) takes you through an introduction to training load monitoring and planning, and how to use the acute to chronic training workload ratio model (ACWR) specifially. This episode is perfect for coaches and athletes who …
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Track & Field Concepts for All Athletes with Kurt Michael Downes BA, B.Ed, MA, OCT, ChPc
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Excited to get this out into the world because Kurt Michael Downes is a coach you should know. Not only does he know his stuff, he’s incredibly generous in sharing that knowledge. Kurt also has an impressive amount of industry experience (in addition to all those fancy letters next to his name), including coaching Canadian Olympian Brandon McBride …
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A Quick Guide to Strength Training for Athletes with Siobhan Milner, MSc, CSCS
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In this podcast episode, Siobhan Milner provides some quick tips for self-directed strength training. That is, strength training for athletes and coaches without a dedicated strength and conditioning coach as part of their team. Siobhan breaks down how she sets up sessions, and addresses common fears about training without a strength coach. Take a …
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The Power of Carbohydrates for Athletes with Maja Berry, RD, BSc, Msc
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Carbohydrates have gotten a bad rap over the past few years, so I asked Maja Berry to do a dive into all things carbs for us. Join us as we delve deep into the world of carbohydrates and their impact on athletic prowess. Discover the role of carbohydrates in both energy and recovery. Maja Berry demystifies common myths, and providing evidence-based…
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Simplifying Speed and Athletic Development with Kendall Green, B.S., CSAS, USAW
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Coach Kendall Green (B.S., CSAS, USAW) simplifies speed and athletic development in this podcast interview hosted by Siobhan Milner. Kendall’s key advice: keep it simple. Kendall discusses motivating athletes with tech tools like the Dasher, how to foster self-motivation, talks about speed coaching across age ranges, and the universal benefits of s…
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Back for Season 2: Total Performance with Siobhan Milner
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Season two of the Total Performance podcast is on its way. I've spoken to some really interesting people. We're going to be talking a little bit about Speed training. I've also spoken to a track and field coach. So we've talked about track and field training for athletes who might not actually be track and field athletes as well. I'm speaking to an…
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Nick Drake special featuring The Chad Mitchell Trio, The Millennium & Fred Neil with Cally Callomon and Richard Morton Jack
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Musician, label boss, designer and manager of the Nick Drake estate, Cally Callomon and Richard Morton Jack, author of the recently published Nick Drake : The Life, join host Jim Irvin to select albums they think should be better known. The records discussed in this episode are: Mighty Day On Campus by The Chad Mitchell Trio (1961), Begin by The Mi…
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You're Not On The Christmas List. Special episode with Andy Miller, Andrew Male and our alternative bumper Xmas playlist.
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Writers, critics and owners of pullovers, Andrew Male and Andy Miller come a-wassailing into view bearing audible gifts for us all, a festive album they deem under-celebrated and lots of neatly wrapped songs to decorate a Yuletide playlist of alternative crackers, curated by host Jim Irvin. They also read out some terrible jokes and discuss bygone …
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I want to say a huge thank you to everyone who has been listening to season 1 of the Total Performance podcast! We are taking a short break but will be back with more guest episodes as well as some solo ones. If you have anyone that you would love to see on the show or a topic you wish I would cover please email me at Siobhan@Siobhan-Milner.com. I …
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Stretching - An Update on the Current Science: Siobhan Milner's Minis
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Today is episode four of Siobhan Milner's minis which are shorter solo episodes where I dive into a particular topic. If you have a topic you want me to dig deeper into then please let me know over on Instagram, or shoot me an email. In this episode, I am discussing stretching. I've had a few people ask: "If stretching doesn't improve range of moti…
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The Importance of Sleep and How to Optimise It: Siobhan Milner's Minis
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Today is episode three of Siobhan Milner's minis which are shorter solo episodes where I dive deeper into a particular topic. If you have a topic you want me to dig deeper into then please let me know over on Instagram, or shoot me an email. In this episode, I am discussing the importance of sleep and how to optimise it. Sleep is an underappreciate…
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Why You Should Always Check Your Supplements Are Third-Party Batch Tested: Siobhan Milner's Minis
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Today is episode two of Siobhan Milner's minis which are shorter solo episodes where I dive deeper into a particular topic. If you have a topic you want me to dig deeper into then please let me know over on Instagram, or shoot me an email. In this episode, I am discussing why you should always check that your supplements are third-party batch teste…
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From Playground to Platform: Perspectives on Olympic Lifting for Athletes with Elisabeth Oehler
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Those of us who’ve tried Olympic lifting as a sport or as a supplement to our training know that it’s very technical. But did you know that the technique used can vary based on your body? In today's episode, I am speaking with Elisabeth Oehler of EO Performance. She is a weightlifting and strength & conditioning coach and consultant who helps organ…
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An Introduction to Progressive Overload: Siobhan Milner's Minis
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Are you someone who identifies as being injury prone? Have you given consideration to how you progress in your training? Today is the first episode of a series that will run throughout the podcast which are shorter solo episodes where I dive deeper into a particular topic. I am super excited to get into the nitty-gritty so that we can all progress …
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Beyond the Game: Nurturing Athletes as Whole Individuals with Julia Eyre M.Sc, CSCS
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As athletes, we focus so much on our bodies that we at times can neglect our minds and well-being. So, how are you truly feeling? What do you enjoy doing outside of sport? What makes you deeply happy? And lastly, who are you without sport? That last question is the hardest one for most, but it is also the most important. It encapsulates so many que…
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Training for Dance: Strength, Mobility, and Presence with Jason Harrison
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Are you a dancer who is struggling with either strength training, conditioning, and/or mobility? Are you shying away from strength training because you think it could be counterproductive to your dance? (Spoiler: it isn't!) In today's episode, I am speaking with Jason Harrison, who owns Present Tense Fitness, is a Certified Strength and Conditionin…
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Low Energy Availability (LEA) and Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (RED-S) w/ Katie Schofield, Ph.D.
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Are you struggling with low energy availability? Do you know the signs and symptoms to look out for (even the less common ones)? What about how to navigate and help yourself so that you can continue sports if diagnosed? In today's episode. I am speaking with fellow New Zealander, Katie Schofield, Ph.D., who is a former international track cyclist, …
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Understanding Pain for Athletes and Movers with Arthur Woznowski-Vu
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What is pain? Does pain always equate to tissue damage? And does pain always mean I need to stop training? In today's episode, I have the honor of speaking with my friend, Arthur Woznowski-Vu, who has a master's degree in physiotherapy and is currently working on the last year of his Ph.D. in Rehabilitation Science with a focus on pain management. …
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Welcome to Total Performance Podcast with Siobhan Milner
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Welcome to the Total Performance with Siobhan Milner podcast. This pod is dedicated to all things athletic performance and injury prevention. I'm a strength and conditioning coach, currently working with elite-level and talent squad athletes with a background in exercise and rehabilitation science. I also work with many private clients looking to r…
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Randy, The Sundays & The Jayhawks, with Ian Winwood and Nick Duerden
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Host Jim Irvin is joined by the authors of two of 2022's most intriguing music books, Ian Winwood (Bodies) and Nick Duerden (Exit Stage Left). The albums up for discussion are: Randy - Randy The Band (2005), The Sundays - Reading, Writing & Arithmetic (1990) and The Jayhawks - Sound Of Lies (1997) We also take a deep dive into Ian and Nick's books …
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Billy Mackenzie, Fairport Convention & Renaissance with Maria McKee and Jo Kendall
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Jim Irvin is joined by two more bringers of undervalued joy: country-punk pioneer with a thousand years of LA heritage, and creator of one of the show's favourite albums, Maria McKee, and long-time staffer of Prog magazine, Jo Kendall. The albums up for discussion are: Billy Mackenzie - Transmission Impossible (2004), Fairport Convention - Fairport…
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Joan Armatrading, John Cale & Bergen White with Kevin Brennan MP and Tom Gray
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Jim Irvin is joined in this episode by Kevin Brennan, the labour MP for Cardiff West, guitarist in parliamentary rock band MP4 and a solo artist in his own right, and Tom Gray, member of Gomez and founder of the #BrokenRecord campaign for fairer payments to musicians by streaming services. The albums up for discussion are: Joan Armatrading - Joan A…
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John Martyn, Bram Stoker & Willie Bobo with Phil Manzanera and Matt Berry
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Host Jim Irvin invites two more guests to discuss albums that never make those lists of the all-time greats. Here he's joined by Roxy Music's textural guitar wizard, Phil Manzanera and comic actor and much-admired lone-wolf musician, Matt Berry. The albums under discussion are: John Martyn - One World (1978); Bram Stoker - Heavy Rock Spectacular (1…
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Doris, Manuel Göttsching and Johnny Harris with Bill Brewster and Partha Banerjea
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Jim Irvin and guests select and discuss some under-appreciated albums. In this episode: DJ and co-author of Last Night A DJ Saved My Life, Bill Brewster and consultant paediatric psychiatrist and survivor of the Battle of Lewisham, Partha Banerjea. The albums in this episode are: Doris - Did You Give The World Some Love Today, Baby? (1970), Manual …
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Patty Griffin, The Feelies & Fleetwood Mac with Michelle Branch and Patrick Carney
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Joining host Jim Irvin to select an underrated album they treasure are American singer-songwriter Michelle Branch and one half of The Black Keys, Patrick Carney. The albums in this episode are Patty Griffin - Flaming Red (1996), The Feelies - Crazy Rhythms (1980) and Fleetwood Mac - Mystery To Me (1973). Also discussed: growing up dreaming of music…
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Alan Hull, Jellyfish and Paul Desmond with Chris Ingham and Ben Wardle
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Jim Irvin and guests select and discuss under-appreciated albums. In this episode: celebrated jazz pianist and author of The Rough Guide To The Beatles, Chris Ingham, and Ben Wardle, author of A Perfect Silence, a new biography of Talk Talk's Mark Hollis. Albums in this episode are: Alan Hull - Pipedream (1973), Jellyfish - Spilt Milk (1993), Paul …
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Ian Dury, The Comsat Angels & Bryan Ferry with Simon Reynolds and David Stubbs
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Guests Simon Reynolds and David Stubbs join host Jim Irvin to share some undervalued records they love. The albums in this episode are: Ian Dury & the Blockheads - Do It Yourself (1979), The Comsat Angels - Waiting For A Miracle (1980) and Bryan Ferry - Boys & Girls (1985). Also discussed: is vinyl a good format, how to be an angst-wracked teenage …
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Spanky & Our Gang, 10,000 Maniacs and The Smoke with Carl Magnus Palm and Peter Paphides.
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Jim Irvin's guests in this episode are world-renowned ABBA expert and chronicler, Carl Magnus Palm, and award-winning memoirist, author of Broken Greek and founder of Perturbed fanzine, Peter Paphides, back for more because the chance to discuss ABBA was in the air. The albums in this episode are: Anything You Choose b/w Without Rhyme Or reason by …
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Paul McCartney, The Phantom Band and Cocteau Twins, with Jude Rogers and Eamonn Forde
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Jim Irvin's guests in this episode are esteemed writers about the power of music and the power behind it. Jude Rogers has been an editor and writer at large for many publications. Her recent Radio 4 series, A Life In Music traced the way music interacts with, and supports, us at various times in our lives. Her book expanding on this premise, The So…
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Brad, Pilot & China Crisis with Simon Barber and Brian O'Connor aka Sodajerker
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Ten years ago two friends who met at school on Merseyside started a podcast interviewing their songwriting heroes. Sodajerker On Songwriting has grown into one of the best and most popular music podcasts out there. On the occasion of their 10th anniversary, its creators have dropped by to share some of their favourite overlooked music with host Jim…
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Neil Ardley, Stackridge & Jack Bruce with Andy Miller and Jonathan Coe
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Author! Author! A literary special with authors Jonathan Coe and Andy Miller joining host Jim Irvin to discuss some under-appreciated albums they love. The albums in this episode are A Symphony Of Amaranths by Neil Ardley, The Man In The Bowler Hat by Stackridge and Harmony Row by Jack Bruce. Also discussed, The Crusaders, The Wombles, ambivalence …
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Gastr del Sol, Punishment of Luxury & Jorge Ben, with Field Music
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Guests Peter & David Brewis, otherwise known as Field Music join host Jim Irvin to discuss some under-appreciated albums they love. The albums are: Camoufleur by Gastr del Sol, Laughing Academy by Punishment of Luxury & Ben by Jorge Ben. Also discussed in the show: how a track off the White Album provided a template for their band, the family recor…
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Bobby Charles, Bob Weir & Family with David Hepworth and Mark Ellen
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Guests David Hepworth and Mark Ellen join host Jim Irvin to share some unsung albums they love. The records in this episode are: Bobby Charles : Bobby Charles (1972), Ace : Bob Weir (1972) and Bandstand : Family (1972). This is an extended bumper summer special featuring an in-episode round of Dave and Mark's ever popular Stackwaddy game. A daring …
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Prefab Sprout, Odyssey & Maria McKee with Peter Paphides and Tanita Tikaram
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Guests Peter Paphides and Tanita Tikaram join host Jim Irvin to share some unsung albums they love. The records in this episode are: Prefab Sprout's Crimson/Red (2013), Odyssey's Odyssey (1977) and Life is Sweet by Maria McKee (1996). Also discussed: Running a record label. The changing way we listen to music. Are records actually finished until an…
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Donovan, Nada Surf & The London Jazz Four with Andrew Male and Richard Morton Jack.
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Guests Andrew Male and Richard Morton Jack join host Jim Irvin to share some unsung albums they love. The records in this episode are: Donovan's For Little Ones (1967), Nada Surf's Let Go (2003) and Take A New Look At The Beatles by The London Jazz Four (1967). Also discussed: Nick Drake, Geoff Love's important impact on both guests, The Beat's Jus…
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If you know "N E Thing" about Saije, you know she is a beautifully creative soul who is currently renovating a historic home in her home-town of Taylor, Arizona. As we walked around the Shumway and Taylor cemeteries we talked about life, death, and Saije's amazing sister Emma who lived for nearly 8 years with the chromosomal syndrome Trisomy 18. Th…
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