Best Sportscience Podcasts (2024)

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#296 James Barraclough - How to identify and Develop Psychosocial Skills and Characteristics 50:49

2h ago50:49

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I’m delighted to speak with UEFA football coach and lecturer, James Barraclough this week. James has worked as a football coach for over 20 years. He has coached extensively in academies and holds both the UEFA B and FA Advanced Youth Awards. James has an MSc in Sport Psychology and has consulted with athletes and teams from grassroots up to world …

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333: It's Never Too Late to Start an Endurance Sport—or Change It Up 1:40:31

1h ago1:40:31

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Many started young, others turned their passion into their profession, and some used it to get healthy. Learn from the experiences of multiple athletes and coaches on how they entered—and stayed in—endurance sports no matter what life threw their way. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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#295 Prof Robert Schinke - 8 Steps to Succeeding in Sport, Work, and Life 1:00:34

20m ago1:00:34

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I’m delighted to speak with renowned sport psychology consultant and scientist, Prof Robert Schinke this week. Robert is a former equestrian, representing Canada in the 1987 Pan-American Games. He has a Doctorate in Education from the University of Alberta and he completed post-doctoral studies in Positive Psychology at the University of Pennsylvan…

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332: How to Measure Running, with Nell Rojas 1:03:27

10d ago1:03:27

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In today’s episode, we switch our cycling shoes for running shoes and discuss how runners can accurately measure and pace their training. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Fast Talk Labs

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#294 Eamon Devlin - Creating the Right Half-Time Environment 51:29

1d ago51:29

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I’m delighted to speak with Eamon Devlin this week. Eamon works with coaches and teams to help improve their half-time process. Eamon is head coach of several senior Gaelic football teams - women’s and men’s. He is currently manager of Hertfordshire Men’s County team and he is also a GAA-qualified referee. Eamon is also the founder of Minute9, a sp…

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331: Potluck Discussion: Race Weight, Not Feeling a Workout, and Big Lessons Learned 57:34

5d ago57:34

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In this week’s potluck, we discuss if lighter means you always perform better, how to change things up if you’re not feeling that day’s workout, and what key tips we have to be better coaches or athletes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Fast Talk Labs

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#293 Geir Jordet - Lessons from the Psychology of the Penalty Shootout 59:55

8d ago59:55

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I’m delighted to welcome back Professor Geir Jordet this week. Geir is a world-leading expert on the psychology of penalty shootouts. Geir is Professor of Sport Psychology with a specialisation in football (soccer) and coaching at Norwegian School of Sport Sciences. His most extensive research interests involve performing under extreme pressure, co…

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330: How Much Interval Training Do We Really Need? With Dr. Stephen Seiler 1:30:38

12d ago1:30:38

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Nothing has been researched more than high-intensity interval training. We talk with Dr. Seiler about what the science really says and how to apply it to our own training. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Fast Talk Labs

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#292 Stuart Morgan - Develop, Train, and Perform 1:10:24

16d ago1:10:24

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I’m delighted to speak with Stuart Morgan this week. Stuart is a golf coach, practice consultant and an Advanced Member of the PGA of Great Britain. He is recognised by Golf Digest as one of the top international coaches. Stuart is currently the performance director of Swiss Golf, and performance coach at Iceberg Golf, and Stuart Morgan Golf where …

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329: Nutrition Approaches for Ultra-Endurance Events 1:10:55

30d ago1:10:55

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Athlete, coach, and nutritionist Stephanie Howe explains how ultra-athletes can optimize performance through evidence-based nutrition practices. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Fast Talk Labs

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#291 Brad Stulberg - Focusing on the Process 50:46

1M ago50:46

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I am excited to be joined by Brad Stulberg in this episode. Brad researches, writes, and coaches on mental health, well-being, and sustainable excellence. Brad is the author of the best-selling books Master of Change and The Practice of Groundedness and co-author of the books Peak Performance and The Passion Paradox. These books explore the art, sc…

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328: Long Workdays, Training Races, and Varying Base Rides 1:05:33

26d ago1:05:33

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Our hosts bring their questions on working out at the end of a long day, how to manage when training races are too easy, and if base ride intensities should be varied. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Fast Talk Labs

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#290 Stephen Maxwell - Looking for Coachable Moments 1:03:14

30d ago1:03:14

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I’m delighted to speak with coach developer and coach, Stephen Maxwell this week. Stephen is the Coach Education Manager at Cricket Ireland, where he supports coaches and coach developers. Stephen has been coaching for approximately 22 years. He is currently the Senior Men's Football Manager at Thomas Davis GAA (Gaelic Athletic Association) Club. P…

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327: What It Takes to Race the Tour de France, with Alex Howes and Neal Henderson 1:27:01

1M ago1:27:01

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We’ve all seen on TV how hard the Tour de France is, but what does it take for these riders to push themselves so far day after day? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Fast Talk Labs

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#289 Lisa Alexander AM - Reflections on Developing a World-Class Winning Coaching Programme Part 2 54:12

1M ago54:12

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I am honoured to be joined again by high-performance consultant, Lisa Alexander, in this episode. Lisa works with coaches, teams and organisations to create winning and success-driven environments. Lisa is one of the most successful coaches in Australian sport. As the Head Coach of the Australian Diamonds, the Australian National Netball Team, Lisa…

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326: Revisiting Episode 8: The Importance of Neuromuscular Training 1:02:57

1M ago1:02:57

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Originally titled “Stop Your Legs from Fighting (Themselves),” we look back at episode 8 to see how our views—and the science—has changed regarding neuromuscular work. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Fast Talk Labs

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#288 Jonathan Pendlebury - Coaching at the Developmental Phase 1:15:09

2M ago1:15:09

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I’m delighted to speak with Jonathan Pendlebury this week. Jonathan is the U18 Head Coach and Pathway Development Coach at the Rugby Football Union (RFU), the national governing body for rugby union in England. Jonathan oversees player development for the U17 and U18 year old (men) in the programmes and pathways of the RFU and the Premiership Rugby…

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325: When Is Fast Tech Too Fast? 1:21:21

2M ago1:21:21

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When does an innovation in speed cross the line of fair competition or safety? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Fast Talk Labs

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#287 Paddy Ryan - Developing a Culture of Care 58:39

2M ago58:39

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I’m delighted to speak with Patrick “Paddy” Ryan this week. Paddy is Chief Coach of Cambridge University Boat Club (CUBC) for the women’s programme. Paddy has a wealth of rowing experience, having first started as a rower himself in his native Australia. After a move to the UK, he joined the Thames Rowing Club. Paddy also spent six years at London …

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324: Lennard Zinn’s Cycling Gear Essentials 1:22:40

2M ago1:22:40

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Lennard Zinn shares his decades of experience to help cyclists of all levels navigate what gear they do and don’t need when starting a new cycling discipline. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Fast Talk Labs

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#286 Alan Keane - Building a Coaching Toolbox 1:08:21

2M ago1:08:21

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I’m delighted to speak with basketball coach and qualified teacher, Alan Keane this week. Alan is a performance basketball coach with a focus on meeting the needs of the people he works with. He is the Great Britain U20 National Team Basketball Head Coach. Alan is also co-founder of MVMT sports, a mission-driven business for people who believe spor…

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323: Do All Athletes Need Regular Blood Testing? 1:14:16

2M ago1:14:16

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Blood tests can help tell whether an athlete is overtrained or performing at their best, but is it a good idea for athletes to do regular testing? We discuss with Dr. Lauren Rudolph. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Fast Talk Labs

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#285 Dr Richard Young - Building a System for High Performance 1:01:35

2M ago1:01:35

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I’m delighted to speak with mentor, speaker and author, Dr Richard Young this week. Richard works with leaders and experts to help them uncover sustained competitive advantage. Richard consults internationally to help people build sustainable performance systems and achieve faster. He works with Olympic sports, professional sports, national coaches…

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322: Evolution of the Holistic Athlete with Dirk Friel 1:08:36

2M ago1:08:36

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We talk with TrainingPeaks founder Dirk Friel about how athletes, coaches, and training software now focus on the whole athlete instead of only training plans. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Fast Talk Labs

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#284 Rob Walter & Adam Miles - Developing a Psychological Programme for High Performance in Elite Sport 1:09:44

3M ago1:09:44

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I’m delighted to welcome back Adam Miles to the show this week. Adam is joined by Rob Walter, the Head Coach for the South African White Ball team in this episode. Rob holds a degree in Human Movement Sciences. He started his coaching career as conditioning and fielding coach for the Proteas, the South African National Cricket Team. During this tim…

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321: How to Effectively Give and Receive Feedback, with Eric Brunner 1:30:10

3M ago1:30:10

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We talk with National Cyclocross Champion Eric Brunner about how to best give and receive feedback—not only in sports, but all aspects of life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Fast Talk Labs

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320: Potluck Discussion: Holding a Wheel, GI Issues While Running, and Training Physiology or Performance 1:08:18

3M ago1:08:18

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In this potluck we discuss what to do when you’re struggling to hang on to a wheel, what the overall goal of training should be, and how to handle needing to poop during a long running event. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Fast Talk Labs

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#283 Derek O’Riordan - The Craft of Coaching 1:02:42

3M ago1:02:42

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I’m delighted to speak with Derek O’Riordan this week. Derek is Partnership Manager for Sport Scotland, the national agency for sport in Scotland. Derek works with governing bodies to support their investment for development. Derek is also a lecturer in sport management and coaching at the University of Stirling and a coach developer working in sit…

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319: Do Cooldown Sessions Help or Hurt You? 49:54

3M ago49:54

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It’s a given that after a race or workout you do a cooldown—but is there any evidence this actually helps? The science may say otherwise. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Fast Talk Labs

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#282 Jordan Cassidy - Tailoring Coach Development to the Individual 1:12:10

3M ago1:12:10

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I’m delighted to speak with Jordan Cassidy this week. Jordan is a Sports Scientist specialising in skill acquisition and coach and athlete development. Jordan's work is aimed at supporting coaches to best support their players and athletes. Jordan has worked across a number of sports across the globe including with the Hong Kong National Rugby Unio…

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318: Get the Most Out of Your Performance with Mental Strength Techniques 1:25:40

4M ago1:25:40

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e’ve talked a lot about sports psychology tactics, but in this episode Dr. Brian Zuleger explains how to effectively apply them to your performance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Fast Talk Labs

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#281 Elisabeth Oehler - Coaching Across Cultures 1:09:05

4M ago1:09:05

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I’m delighted to speak with Elisabeth Oehler this week. Elisabeth is a Sports Performance and Strength and Conditioning Coach. Elisabeth has worked in various sports in multiple countries and is currently Strength and Conditioning Coach for the Saudi Olympic Training Center. Elisabeth has her own consultancy practice EO Performance. Previously, Eli…

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317: Beyond the Basics: Everything You Need to Know About Metabolism 1:16:59

4M ago1:16:59

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We explain what metabolism is, how our bodies use carbohydrates and fat for fuel, and give an overview of an incredibly complex process all designed to produce one molecule: ATP. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Fast Talk Labs

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#280 Michael Caulfield - Building Trust with Athletes and Coaches 1:21:37

4M ago1:21:37

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I’m delighted to speak with sport psychologist, Michael Caulfield this week. Michael has worked in professional sport for over 25 years. He currently supports a number of teams, organisations, coaches and athletes in elite sport. Michael has worked with teams and players in the Premier League as well as international and domestic cricket and has wi…

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