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Highway to History Podcast

IdaHistory - Mark Iverson

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So many American's like their history manufactured and packaged to suit their world view. They prefer the history they injest to be highly palatable and easily digested, an entree meant to reassure themselves of their own exceptionalism. However, history is as complicated as humanity itself, why would it be anything else? History is, afterall, the study of our ansestors and thus, in a fashion, of ourselves. If history doesn't confront our miscoceptions with stark realities and lessons from t ...
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Did you ever wonder how your favorite concussion researcher got interested in concussions? Or, what motivates them every day? Or, maybe even, what is their favorite podcast or current playlist? Join the U-M Concussion Center as we have informal conversations with world-renowned concussion researchers and friends of the center to help you get to know them a little better.
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KBR Sports

Brendan Abban

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The best podcast covering deep analysis of the NBA, NFL, college sports and more. Which also includes interviews with recognizable faces of the game and entertaining personalities. We even mix in some business ​and culture topics for fun too. Check it out for a great listen!
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Recorded August 23, 2024. Join writer/historian Mark Iverson and writer/history-enthusiast London Talbot as they discuss the nuance of history. This episode we have our first guest, Timothy Guill, a historian, a lecturer at Boise State University, a father, a veteran, as well as an expert in conspiracies in the United States and the psychology behi…
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Recorded August 14, 2024. Join writer/historian Mark Iverson and writer/history-enthusiast London Talbot as they discuss the nuance of history. This episode covers topics like Fred Hampton and the Black Panthers, the genocide of Indigenous Americans, the complexity of Abraham Lincoln, and a little about the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. Hist…
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In this episode, we sit down with Czech-Swiss neurologist Dr. Jiří Dvořák, one of the world's foremost experts in sports medicine and spinal health. Born in a small village in Czechoslovakia, Jiří's path changed dramatically after the Soviet invasion in 1968, leading him to complete his medical studies in Switzerland. Over his 40-year career at the…
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In this episode of Concussion Headliners, Dr. Donna Broshek, a renowned neuropsychologist, shares her journey from aspiring engineer to leading expert in sports concussions and epilepsy. She discusses her clinical work at UVA, where she directs multiple neuropsychology and concussion programs, and her significant contributions to organizations like…
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Join us as we explore the remarkable journey of Dr. Mark Lovell, a Grand Rapids native whose pioneering work in concussion management has transformed the field. From his early days as a music major at Northern Michigan University to developing the ImPACT test, Lovell's impact is profound. Discover his career highlights, from working with the Pittsb…
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Join us as we explore the remarkable journey of Dr. Michael Collins, from his small-town upbringing in Maine to his influential role as the Clinical and Executive Director of the UPMC Sports Medicine Concussion Program. Learn how his dedication to neuropsychology and the creation of ImPACT transformed baseline testing and concussion management. Tun…
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This week, we delve into the extraordinary journey of Dr. Gavin Davis, from his life in Australia to becoming a global leader in neurosurgery. Discover his international training experiences and what inspired his career choice. Tune in to hear about his remarkable resilience, dedication, and the passion driving his success.…
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Join us as we dive into a fascinating conversation with David Maddocks, an experienced medical lawyer with a unique background in neuroscience. Discover how these two fields intertwine in his groundbreaking work. David shares intriguing insights from his career, including high-profile cases, his career journey, and more. Don't miss this episode pac…
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The justification to single out and exterminate another group of people can come from any group coalesced around any ideological system of belief, be it religious or secular in nature. In Revolutionary France, the secular forces of the newly established French Republic were threatened on all sides by the old system of empire they had just overthrow…
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The rallying cry of the pro Prop 1 crowd was "stop gay special rights." They felt that if gay people in Idaho were labeled a minority officially, they'd be protected from discrimination in the workplace and other public organizations like schools and libraries. They said gay people were not a minority like black people or Latinos because they chose…
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We had the pleasure of sitting down with Dr. Grant Iverson, a neuropsychology specialist and clinician scientist in mild TBI and mental health, on this week's Concussion Headliners episode. Dr. Iverson shares his unique journey from growing up on a 35-acre farm in Northern Iowa, where his family had up to 40 horses at their peak! He takes us throug…
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From 1942 until 1948, Mexican citizens came to the United States at the behest of the federal government to fill the labor gaps created by the increased need for agricultural production during WWII. They bolstered the agricultural economy of the United States and proved an asset to the development of our nation, but they also face rampant racism an…
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On this week's episode of the Concussion Headliners Podcast, we had the pleasure of sitting down with Kathryn Schneider, Associate Professor and Clinician Scientist (Physiotherapist) at the Sport Injury Prevention Research Centre, Faculty of Kinesiology, University of Calgary. In this episode, Kathryn shared the journey of her family's travels that…
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Tune in as we speak with Dr. Robert Cantu, Medical Director and Director of Clinical Research at the Cantu Concussion Center at Emerson Hospital. A California native, Dr. Cantu shares his love for jazz music and baseball, along with his journey into concussion care.By University of Michigan Concussion Center
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Join us this week as we speak with a true pioneer in the field of neurosurgery and concussion research, Dr. Joe Maroon. Not only a board-certified clinical professor of neurological surgery at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center but also a co-developer of the ImPACT computer test for concussion. Joe spent over forty years as the team neuros…
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This week Mark sat down with librarian Molly Nota and bookshop owner Chelsea Major to discuss the importance of literature in defining who we are as individuals and Americans. We discuss Idaho's HB 710, an attempt to censor the materials Idaho's readers can readily access within their public libraries. We discuss the books that have defined us, how…
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Brendan Abban recaps the NCAA Tournament on both the men and women's side. He details what made this tournament special and how it is promising for the future of basketball. He then talks about the comments made by Diana Taurasi toward the upcoming WNBA rookies including Caitlin Clark. Then he discusses Luka Doncic's realistic odds of winning NBA M…
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Brendan Abban is joined by Shaquille Oatmeal to discuss the Golden State Warriors dimming playoff hopes and how Draymond Green is contributing to their downfall. They also discuss whether or not the Houston Rockets can snatch the final play-in spot from the Warriors. They then get into the weird byproducts coming from sports betting and further ram…
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Tomás Baiza is the author of two published books and numerous articles and short stories. He is also an historian and educator. In short, Tomás Baiza is many things and then more. I see him as a bit of a rebel, but he's also a family man. I could apply more labels to him, but it's hardly necessary, he puts so much of himself onto every page he writ…
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Brendan Abban is joined by Shaquille Oatmeal to breakdown LeBron's recent comments about Steph Curry and Allen Iverson being the most impactful players on the NBA that he has seen. They then discuss all the issues with the Lakers and why they are not title contenders. They then get into whether or not the Denver Nuggets have actual competition out …
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