Best Steve Ingham Podcasts (2024)

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149: Paolo Menaspa on Applied Research in Elite Sport 1:04:47

2d ago1:04:47

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This week on the podcast I sit down with Paolo Menaspa. Paolo is the Chief Science Officer at the Australian Institute of Sport, where he has led teams responsible for research & development, quality assurance, athlete performance health, and REST. Palo has a vast experience in the world of sport, supporting athletes through multiple Olympic cycles…

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148: Jo Harrison on performance lifestyle, transitions and well-being 1:08:41

1M ago1:08:41

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In this week's episode I speak with Jo Harrison, the Head of Performance Lifestyle Services at the UK Sports Institute and Founder of WinWell.org Jo plays a pivotal role in athlete welfare and life beyond sport, and has been a key influence in this shift of focus over recent years. Jo possesses over 20 years worth of experience at the elite level o…

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"Land of Hope and Glory" with former WBC LM World Champion Maurice Hope 1:01:04

29d ago1:01:04

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On this show we are joined by former WBC LM World Champion Maurice Hope to talk about his new book "Land of Hope and Glory" which looks back on his life from humble beginnings in Antigua to competing in the Munich 72 Olympic Games, winning a World Title, becoming an MBE and having a private audience with Queen Elizabeth.…

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147: Stafford Murray on analysis and innovation 50:31

1M ago50:31

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On this week’s podcast I speak to Stafford Murray Stafford is the former Head of Performance Analysis at the English Institute of Sport, Director of Innovation at High Performance Sport New Zealand and now Head of Analysis at England and Wales Cricket Board. Stafford is a true pioneer in the world of performance analysis and innovation, having been…

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Brain Moore Save Our Sunday's 53:35

2M ago53:35

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It was a time when football was a television luxury the BBC had MOTD and that was it you were allowed the FA Cup Final a few home internationals and the World Cup and that was your lot, until ITV unveiled "The Big Match" with Brian Moore and football in the ITV regions was born and along with it some iconic broadcasters including Brian Moore , Hugh…

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146: Mark England on Leading at the Olympics 1:05:09

2M ago1:05:09

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In this episode of the Supporting Champions Podcast, we sit down with Mark England, Director of Sport Services at the British Olympic Association and Chef de Mission for Team GB across multiple Olympic Games. With a storied career that includes leading Britain to historic successes at the Rio 2016 and Tokyo 2020 Games, Mark shares his extensive exp…

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145: Geir Jordet on the pressure and performance of penalty shoot-outs 1:03:16

3M ago1:03:16

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Today, I’m joined by Geir Jordet, the world's leading expert on the psychology of penalties and author of "Pressure: Lessons from the Psychology of the Penalty Shootout." Geir brings an extensive background in sports psychology, with a focus on high-pressure performances in football. He has studied and published analyses on every major penalty shoo…

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144: Tim Jones on performance coaching and leadership 1:12:02

3M ago1:12:02

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In this insightful episode I speak to with Tim Jones, the Associate Performance Director at British Swimming. A former Olympic athlete in the grueling 200m butterfly, Tim has transitioned from elite swimming to coaching, and now to a leadership role that spans multiple sports disciplines. With extensive experience across swimming, athletics, and gy…

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143: Sam Marcora on the psychobiology of fatigue and perception of effort 1:31:49

3M ago1:31:49

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Welcome to the Supporting Champions podcast, hosted by performance scientist Dr Steve Ingham. In this episode, Steve is joined by Professor Sam Marcora, a leading researcher whose psychobiological model has revolutionized our understanding of training and performance. Together, they delve into the fascinating intersection of psychology and physiolo…

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142: Iñigo Mujika on peaking, tapering and working in different systems 1:43:55

4M ago1:43:55

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In today’s episode I’m delighted host Iñigo Mujika. It is no exaggeration to say that Inigo is one of the World’s leading applied physiologists with a particular specialism in endurance training, tapering, and peaking strategies and has an extensive background working with elite athletes across various sports. In this episode, Iñigo shares insights…

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The Knockout 1:01:39

4M ago1:01:39

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Welcome back to the "Talking Sports Books" show and coming up in this edition we are joined by Sky Sports Boxing commentator Andy Clarke to talk about his new book "The Knockout" which looks in depth at sport's most decisive moment the book features comment from Deontay Wilder, Carl Froch, Tony Bellew, Ricky Hatton . The book looks at the effects o…

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141: Stephen Seiler on the future of sport science 1:28:19

4M ago1:28:19

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Today, I’m joined by Stephen Seiler, a renowned expert in sports science, to explore the integration of technology in sports performance, education, and health. Stephen brings a wealth of knowledge from his extensive research into the physiological aspects of endurance training and his insights into the optimal use of technology in enhancing athlet…

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140: Mehdi Kordi on focussing on what matters 1:19:11

5M ago1:19:11

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In this episode, we spotlight the journey and insights of Mehdi Kordi. With a rich and varied background, from biomedical science, to aerospace physiology, to accountancy, to mice in the Andes (yes you heard me correctly), then ultimately into a career in sports science and eventually coaching at the elite end of cycling. First Mehdi was at British…

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The Voice of Anfield 14:13

5M ago14:13

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More from the "Best of Talking Sports Books" the fist 50 editions.In this clip we talk to George Sephton the "Voice of Anfield "about how he came to get the job as Anfield stadium announcer for Liverpool FC and some of his early memories and the affection in which he is held by the club and in particular Kenny Dalglish.George's book "My 50 Years wi…

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139: Paul Z Jackson on solutions focus 1:09:15

5M ago1:09:15

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Welcome back to the Supporting Champions Podcast. Today, we're exploring the transformative power of focusing on solutions, not problems, with the insightful Paul Z Jackson. From his early days as a comedy writer and improvisation teacher to becoming a pivotal figure in the world of applied improvisation, Paul's journey is as fascinating as it is v…

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Euro 88 "The Football Purists Euro's" 1:00:39

5M ago1:00:39

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In this edition of the show we will be going back to the European Championships of 1988 with author Steven Scragg who will release his new book detailing the tournament the matches the players and the coaches. Also we will hear from the producer of "Test Match Special " for over 30 years Peter Baxter about the early days of commentary and broadcast…

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138: Meike Bartels on Wellbeing 1:01:14

6M ago1:01:14

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In this episode I speak to Meike Bartels, a renowned researcher in wellbeing and happiness. Meike's research work uncovers the layers that contribute to our sense of fulfilment, exploring how genetics, environment, and personal habits intertwine to shape our happiness. In our conversation, Meike highlights that wellbeing is an evolving state, influ…

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Mike Ingham remembering Brian Clough 6:36

6M ago6:36

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From the best of "Talking Sports Books" where we look back at some of the great stories told over the first 50 editions of the show, in this extract former BBC Radio Head Football Correspondent Mike Ingham remembers his early days and dealing with Brian Clough at Derby County . To listen to the full feature with Mike head to the website or stream f…

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137: Stuart Biddle on Exercise and Mental Health 1:09:30

6M ago1:09:30

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In this episode, we're joined by Prof Stuart Biddle, a leading figure in the psychology of physical activity, based at the University of Southern Queensland. Stuart's extensive work in exercise science and psychology provides groundbreaking insights into how exercise impacts our wellbeing. Our discussion today spans Stuart's illustrious career, fro…

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Playing with Pele, Beckenbauer and Chinaglia for the New York Cosmos 11:39

6M ago11:39

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From the "Best of Talking Sports Books" In this extract from "I'm With The Cosmos" Steve Hunt who left Aston Villa aged just 20 to team up with some of the greatest players ever to play the game including the greatest of them all Pele. Steve remembers what it was like for a precocious young talent in the spotlight of the worlds media and how ignori…

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136: Andrew Rogers on Mental Health Development 1:40:04

7M ago1:40:04

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Joining me this week is Andrew Rogers, a Chartered Consultant Clinical & Forensic Psychologist with over two decades of experience spanning elite sport, business, healthcare, prison services and more. As co-director of Changing Minds UK, Andrew brings a real wealth of knowledge on the psychological aspects of high performance, resilience, and emoti…

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"I'm With The New York Cosmos" The incredible story of Steve Hunt who age 20 was told he was going to New York to play alongside Pele and Beckenbauer. 9:53

7M ago9:53

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From "The Best Of Talking Sports Books" with Tim Caple the first 50 editions the incredible tale of Steve Hunt born in Aston Birmingham who was told by then Aston Villa manager Ron Saunders "There's bloke in the canteen who wants to sign you and were letting you go" and that was it off he went to sign up for the New York Cosmos in the same team tha…

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Legends of Formula 1 and Death of a Boxer 1:12:51

7M ago1:12:51

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In this edition of the "TSB" show we look at "Formula One The Legends Cult Heroes and Their Legacies" with the author and journalist Tony Dodgins we relive some of the most memorable moments over the last 70 plus years of the sport and answer the question who was the greatest and who will win this years championship. Pete Cavill also joins us to ta…

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135: David Robson on The Intelligence Trap 1:31:43

7M ago1:31:43

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In this episode I speak to David Robson, an award-winning science journalist. David's insightful exploration into the realms of cognitive psychology and human behaviour, particularly in his books 'The Intelligence Trap' and 'The Expectation Effect,' offers a fresh perspective on how our minds work, especially in high-performance environments. David…

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Mark Bright "Hitting the big time £300 a week and a white Opel Manta 9:17

7M ago9:17

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Taken from the "Talking Sports Books Podcast" as we look back at some of the best moments from the first 50 shows and in this clip Mark Bright remembers the day he hit the big time after turning down Howard Wilkinson at Sheffield Wednesday he signed for Leicester City to link up with another hot shot Gary Lineker. Mark remembers the call to Howard …

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134: Dr Alison Maitland & Jenna Ashford on Drop The Struggle 1:07:11

8M ago1:07:11

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In this episode, we're exploring the themes of mindfulness, acceptance, and actionable confidence with authors Dr. Alison Maitland and Jenna Ashford, as they discuss their latest book, 'Drop the Struggle.' This thought-provoking work challenges readers to embrace discomfort, engage with the present, and focus on what truly matters. Alison and Jenna…

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"Massive" The Story of West Ham's Europa Conference League Success 50:56

8M ago50:56

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Pete May has supported West Ham all his life he was there for the FA Cup win over Arsenal when the Hammers were in Division 2 what he didn't think was that he would wait over 4 decades to celebrate another trophy win. In his book "Massive" he relives the journey that concluded with an epic night in Prague.…

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133: James Collins on applied nutrition 1:08:40

8M ago1:08:40

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In our latest episode of Supporting Champions, we had the opportunity to engage in a fascinating conversation with James Collins, recognised as a leading Sport & Exercise Nutritionist. In elite sport he has worked with Team GB Olympic teams and athletes over three Olympic Games. He joined Arsenal Football Club in 2010, where he spent seven seasons …

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Mark Bright "From Fostercare to Footballer" The Best Of "Talking Sports Books " 9:42

8M ago9:42

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Continuing our look at some of the best moments from the first 50 editions of "Talking Sports Books" Podcast in this selection Mark Bright joins me to look back at his very early days when he was looking to forge a career as a pro beginning at Port Vale the moments of self doubt and the joy of a contract that paid less than the factory job he had a…

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132: Amy Edmondson on the right kind of wrong 56:19

8M ago56:19

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In this episode of Supporting Champions, we're joined by Amy Edmondson, the Novartis Professor of Leadership and Management at Harvard Business School and a leading authority on psychological safety. We delve into her new book, "The Right Kind of Wrong," a title that intriguingly challenges our perceptions of failure. Our conversation begins with A…

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Jose Mourinho accepted England job "Talking Sports Books" The Best Of 8:21

9M ago8:21

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Continuing our look back at some of the best stories from the first 50 editions of the podcast. In this clip we are talking with Fleet St veteran Rob Beasley who recounts the Saturday evening he was sat at home waiting for his big exclusive to break, Jose Mourinho was to be unveiled as the new England coach, until that is Rob's phone rang... You ca…

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131: Cody Royle on coaching coaches 1:21:08

9M ago1:21:08

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In this week's episode, I'm excited to welcome back Cody Royle, author of "A Second Set of Eyes," for an in-depth discussion about the need for coaches to have coaches. We explore the often-unspoken emotional and psychological challenges coaches face, delving into themes like masculinity, individualism, and the necessity of a strong support network…

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