Best Healthy Moments Radio Podcasts (2024)

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Dynamic Dufty 29:51

9m ago29:51

29:51

Warrington Wolves Full Back Matt Dufty joins Tanya Arnold and Kevin Brown to discuss his terrific start to the season. He reveals why Head Coach Sam Burgess has been exactly what the Wolves needed to turn their form around, and talks about developing his skills playing touch-rugby alongside Wigan’s Jai Field and Huddersfield’s Adam Clune. Dufty was…

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Welfare and Wembley 40:32

1d ago40:32

40:32

Tanya Arnold and Kevin Brown are joined by former Hull FC Captain Gareth Ellis and former Scotland Head Coach Steve McCormack to discuss their current roles with Rugby League Cares, an organisation which provides off-field support and advice for players, coaches and officials within the sport. They talk about how the approach to player-welfare has …

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Willie Peters: a coaching journey 40:24

13d ago40:24

40:24

Ahead of the quarter-finals of the Challenge Cup, Hull Kingston Rovers head coach Willie Peters joins Tanya Arnold and Kevin Brown to relate his rugby league journey from Sydney to Humberside via Gateshead and Wigan. He talks about the culture he’s trying to create in East Hull, the progress being made on and off the field, the growth of players li…

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The life of Ryan 46:24

15d ago46:24

46:24

Tanya Arnold talks to Ryan Brierley, the Salford Red Devils Full Back who played in his 300th professional game over Easter. He talks about the highs and lows of a career which has seen him represent Leigh, Huddersfield, Toronto, Hull KR, Salford and Scotland. Ryan reveals the importance of the relationships he has built up during his time in the g…

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Briers of Brisbane 39:09

22d ago39:09

39:09

Tanya Arnold and Kevin Brown are joined from Australia by the Brisbane Broncos Assistant Coach Lee Briers to talk about life in the NRL. The former Warrington and Wales Half-back has been coaching on the other side of world for the last 18 months and helped steer the Broncos to the Grand Final there in 2023. He describes what it’s like to be workin…

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Helping Handley 31:02

30d ago31:02

31:02

Super League’s leading try-scorer Ash Handley joins Tanya Arnold and Kevin Brown to talk about his flying start to the 2024 campaign and the secrets to his success so far this season. The Leeds Rhinos winger has scored seven tries in the opening five rounds of the competition and reveals how he was inspired by Basketball legend Michael Jordan to vi…

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Traveller’s tales with Jordan Abdull 30:40

1M ago30:40

30:40

Tanya Arnold and Kevin Brown are joined by Catalans Dragons half-back Jordan Abdull to discuss life as a Rugby League player in the South of France and how he is adapting to his new surroundings. Considered to be one of the finest play-makers in the competition, Abdull was surprisingly allowed to leave Hull KR during the winter and is spending the …

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The rules of the game and the rulers of the world 40:14

2M ago40:14

40:14

Tanya Arnold and Kevin Brown are joined by the RFL’s Director of Operations Robert Hicks to discuss the controversial sending-off of Hull FC’s Fa’amanu Brown and the governing body’s subsequent decision to amend the rules of the game. As the sport continues it’s drive to protect players from brain injuries they debate the issues that have arisen in…

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Battle of the Planet 29:55

2M ago29:55

29:55

Tanya Arnold and Kevin Brown are joined by some special guests to preview the World Club Challenge match between the Super League Champions Wigan Warriors and the best team from Australia, the Penrith Panthers. The winners will earn the right to be called World Club Champions. Wigan Head Coach Matt Peet offers an insight into their preparations for…

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Super League is back! 53:12

2M ago53:12

53:12

Ahead of the new Super League season the podcast returns with Tanya Arnold at the official launch event to preview the upcoming campaign with some of the key personalities involved. Former dual-code international Sam Burgess is back in the UK as the new head coach of Warrington Wolves, and London Broncos return to the top tier following their promo…

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Who’d be a ref? 51:38

1y ago51:38

51:38

Dave Woods and ex-England half-back Kevin Brown are joined by former referee James Child who retired in December after more than a decade of officiating at the top level. They discuss the abuse referees receive, whether they’re swayed by the crowd and how they react when they realise they’ve made a wrong decision. Child also came out as gay while s…

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Game changer? 1:01:22

1y ago1:01:22

1:01:22

Warrington Wolves’ Chief Executive, Karl Fitzpatrick, joins Dave Woods and former England half-back Kevin Brown to discuss IMG’s proposals to change the game, grading each professional club to determine who will be in Super League come 2025. Plus, what’s behind Warrington’s great start to the year and should there be genuine concern amongst the fan…

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Making the grade 50:43

1y ago50:43

50:43

Dave Woods is joined by former England half-back Kevin Brown and Huddersfield Giants Head of Youth, Andy Kelly, to discuss whether rugby league’s reserve team structure is fit for purpose and why it should be a priority for IMG’s soon to be released new grading criteria. Plus, there’s reaction to the surprise departure of Lee Radford from Castlefor…

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Build the Confidence & Say YES to Running with Others 30:45

1y ago30:45

30:45

If you’ve been feeling shy to ask others to join up for running this episode will give you the insight and know how to successfully bridge the gap between runners of all levels for successful co-running! After listening you’ll have definitely learned something new on the benefits & important factors to consider when running with others through a cr…

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Wane’s World: The state of international rugby league 51:59

1y ago51:59

51:59

Following the re-appointment of Shaun Wane as head coach of the men’s national team, Dave Woods is joined by ex-England coach John Kear and Kevin Brown, who played in the 2017 World Cup Final, to discuss the state of international rugby league. Plus, what a start to the season the two Hull clubs have made, and is this the most open race for promoti…

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101 Run Training Recovery Data 29:51

1y ago29:51

29:51

This is the most powerful & holistic way to look at recovery 🙌 Running, strength training and racing is all part of our life…but so is the rest of our day to day - family, work, relationships. We need to keep a pulse check on how we are balancing all the “stressors” of life to make sure we are taking care of our health. This is THE #1 DATA point th…

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Dog on the Run - A healthy running relationship! 27:15

1y ago27:15

27:15

Ahhhhh DOGS! We love them, and oh my can they the perfect running companions! 🥳 Listen to this quick and punchy podcast to know: What’s best practice for dogs on the run How to train your dog to run with you safely Cues to designing your run around your furry friend Share this episode with your running friends who have dogs & send us a picture of y…

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Joint by Joint Approach - The injury free runner's secret sauce 24:54

1y ago24:54

24:54

As runners we need to make sure we’re taking care of our joints! Our sport is so repetitive & generally speaking, most of us aren’t doing personalized and specific resistance training, mobility and motor control challenges! This episode will teach you What the joint by joint approach is. What mobility & stability means regarding your joints. How yo…

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What They Didn't Tell You - Strength training specifics for runners 29:46

1y ago29:46

29:46

Consider this a deep dive inside my coaching brain! 🥳 Learn the specific focuses & needs to make an impactful runners strength workout. Understand the WHY behind exercise selection & cross over impact it will have into your running performance. Know why certain choices will keep you injury free & know your physiology better after this episode! ALSO…

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Super Aussies and supping champagne with Seb Bechara 33:22

1+ y ago33:22

33:22

Tanya Arnold is joined one more time by former England international Jon Wilkin and Australian journalist Steve Mascord, while the BBC’s rugby league correspondent Dave Woods also joins the pod. They discuss all three finals as Australia’s men and women triumph, while England defeated France on Friday to win the wheelchair competition. Talking of w…

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Pommie police, trumpets and counting the calories 51:32

1+ y ago51:32

51:32

Tanya Arnold is joined once again by former England international Jon Wilkin and Australian journalist Steve Mascord for their weekly take on all things Rugby League World Cup.Lee Radford is part of the Samoan coaching staff and he explains how England’s semi-final opponents have been getting better and better. England wheelchair player Seb Bechara…

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The Count, the firefighter and the man inside a Yorkshire pudding 46:19

1+ y ago46:19

46:19

Tanya Arnold is once again joined by former England international Jon Wilkin and Australian journalist Steve Mascord to discuss the World Cup, food and what they have lost over the past week. They are joined by England’s Tommy Makinson to find out who he looks like and who he is currently rooming with. Ahead of the women’s tournament starting PNG’s…

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All About Jamaica - history makers 25:34

1+ y ago25:34

25:34

Jamaica in the Rugby League World Cup? Who knew! Well, Nesta McGregor travelled to Leeds to watch them train and spoke to the key people around the team.Jamaican journalist and team media manager Simon Preston explains how it all started while head coach Romeo Monteith discusses what it means for the team to be over here in England competing at the…

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C’mon England! 31:26

1+ y ago31:26

31:26

On this week’s podcast, Dave Woods meets members of England’s World Cup squad at their training base in Wigan. Old hands Ryan Hall and Tommy Makinson join newer faces Matty Lees, Marc Sneyd, Andy Ackers and the ‘Australian Yorkshireman’ Victor Radley to look ahead to the tournament. They discuss the pride they felt when Shaun Wane called to inform …

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The World Cup and beyond 33:00

1+ y ago33:00

33:00

On this week’s podcast Dave Woods speaks to Sam Tomkins, the England Men’s captain, following the announcement that all 61 matches at this year’s World Cup will be broadcast live on the BBC. Plus, following IMG’s presentation to the clubs and the media of their ‘reimagining rugby league’ strategy, we hear from Matt Dwyer vice-president of sports ma…

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Sam Burgess Special 41:39

1+ y ago41:39

41:39

On this week’s podcast Dave Woods is joined by a legend of both the English and Australian game, Sam Burgess, who, following his retirement, is now a rugby league coach in Australia. He talks about his own upcoming Grand Final and his interest in coaching in Super League and with England. Sam reflects on the disappointment he suffered in both the 2…

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Stats your lot 50:36

1+ y ago50:36

50:36

On this week’s podcast, Dave Woods is joined by Warrington prop-forward Kyle Amor and Neil Ormston, the organiser for the Rugby League Records Keepers’ Club, who’s partly behind a new website which details the records of all players and matches worldwide throughout the history of the game. Neil tests Kyle on his knowledge of his own career, before …

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Something old, something new 47:30

1+ y ago47:30

47:30

On this week’s podcast, Dave Woods is joined by Wigan Warriors assistant coach Lee Briers and former dual-code international Iestyn Harris. They discuss Lee’s impending new role down under with the Brisbane Broncos, the fight for the top six and why relegation is an out-dated concept. Plus, the detail behind Wigan’s success and those names who have…

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Rugby league - the sport for all 37:50

1+ y ago37:50

37:50

02:20 John Hughes, the director of partnerships and communities for the charity, Community Integrated Care, explains how learning disability rugby league came about and the impact its had. 06:50 We hear from Warrington’s Oliver Thomason who has become a star both of the sport and social media, having replicated Alan Shearer’s celebration at Magic W…

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Past, present and future 43:35

1+ y ago43:35

43:35

On this week’s podcast, Dave Woods is joined by Widnes Vikings and Wales head coach John Kear and rugby league author Richard de la Riviere. Amongst the topics up for discussion are the latest twists and turns in Super League, the Championship’s Summer Bash and the quality of the players within. And there’s a trip down memory lane, picking out the …

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Approaching the final stretch 48:20

2y ago48:20

48:20

Dave Woods is joined by ex-England half-back Kevin Brown and former Leeds Rhinos head coach Richard Agar, who will be assisting Samoa at the forthcoming World Cup. They discuss the strength of England’s first opponents and the news that NRL sensation Victor Radley has made himself available to Shaun Wane’s side. Plus, in the battle to avoid relegat…

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Re-Imagining Rugby League and the Trumpet-Playing Star of Wheelchair Rugby 54:37

2y ago54:37

54:37

Dave Woods meets two leading figures from the wider world of rugby league to discuss the future of the game and highlight the growth and popularity of wheelchair rugby. Matt Dwyer is Vice-president, Sports Management at IMG, the company tasked with “re-imagining” and re-shaping the future of rugby league with big ambitions for the sport at every le…

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Tackle The Tough Stuff 47:18

2y ago47:18

47:18

This week’s round of Super League matches sees the return of the ‘Tackle the Tough Stuff’ campaign, focusing on mental and physical wellbeing. And on this week’s podcast, several high-profile current and former players share their deeply personal stories around issues such as suicide, domestic violence and dealing with grief. WARNING: This episode …

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Whats In My Running Belt? 18:56

2y ago18:56

18:56

For all my ladies who want to feel in control and prepared on their runs! I guarantee some of these small items you hadn't considered putting in your pocket or taking in your running belt before now! Some of them for me are non negotiable items and others I chop and change depending on the run and season. Links mentioned in this episode: Amazon wat…

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How & Why To Run A "Negative Split" 22:37

2y ago22:37

22:37

In a perfect world, we would run a race or long runs with even splits. That means that each mile or km is exactly the same speed as the next. This episode will explain how a negative split can help our performance, how to practice it in training, & tools to implement and use it to our advantage & finish feeling strong on race day! 🙌 send me a direc…

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Avoid This #1 Run Stretching Mistake - New Science 25:37

2y ago25:37

25:37

Okay did you ever learn to stretch. Yes, me too! Now think of that one stretch you’d do pre run…now listen to this episode and message me what kind of stretch you’ll do INSTEAD when you stretch before or after your next run session! I’m here to take the big heebie jeebies out of the science behind this topic. Yes you’ll leave knowing some very scie…

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Dancing and Diving – is this strictly league? 40:29

2y ago40:29

40:29

Two of the games’ greats, former Great Britain coach and captain Brian Noble and legendary dual-code international Iestyn Harris, join Dave Woods to discuss whether players are feigning injury to get players sent to the sin bin; who are the surprise packages and the coaches under pressure after five rounds of Super League; the Sixth Round Challenge…

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Your BEST Running Cadence Code! 16:06

2y ago16:06

16:06

At the end of this episode you'll have the... Magic number for SPM (steps per minute) Science behind cadence optimization know-how to assess your own cadence Training tools for cadence improvement BIG NEWS! It’s the 1st anniversary of the birth of this podcast and I’m blown away by all corners of the globe with our listeners & the support I’ve been…

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State of the Union - rugby league’s new alliance 48:25

2y ago48:25

48:25

Two of the sport’s highest profile CEOs, Ralph Rimmer of the Rugby Football League and Karl Fitzpatrick of Warrington Wolves, join Dave Woods to discuss the new alliance between the RFL and Super League. Almost four years since the acrimonious split between the game’s elite and the governing body, the two sides are once again joining forces to grow…

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Implement These "Mum On The Run" Tricks! 17:44

2y ago17:44

17:44

This is for moms, parents, friends of anyone who has children ranging from baby to "time to pay your own rent" age 😉 Jammed with perspective, tips & practical implementable ways to move your body & continue to be a great parent! ALSO for you if you are another practitioner who helps parents prioritize their health so that collectively we can impact…

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Super League preview 56:04

2y ago56:04

56:04

The return of the Super League is almost upon us and after a winter of waiting, Mark Chapman, Dave Woods and Iestyn Harris look ahead to this big year for the sport. We discuss the new French sides in the League with Matty Russell of newcomers Toulouse. Leeds Rhinos Women head coach Lois Forsell joins us to chat about the upcoming Challenge Cup and…

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This = Better Than Tracking Heart Rate As You Start To Run 14:00

2y ago14:00

14:00

Hope you enjoyed this hot beginner fitness & running tip! I want you to be successful & promise that recording this alongside your workouts will make a world of difference. Here's the Runners RPE scale I was mentioning for you to save, reference, or send to a friend who may find it helpful! https://www.instagram.com/p/CZSzcO5PAJM/ If you're not alr…

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Avoid January Fitness Fatigue ASAP 11:05

2+ y ago11:05

11:05

3 steps to combat the oh-so common drop off in running & fitness New Years habits & momentum. If you're not already following us on Instagram come on over & say hi! @accelstrengthconditioning Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy W!ZARD Studios

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Holiday Special 50:39

2+ y ago50:39

50:39

On this week’s episode of George Hirsch Lifestyle Radio, we’re celebrating the Christmas spirit with some of our favorite holiday films and foods. Jeremy Arnold, noted film historian and author of multiple anthologies for Turner Classic Movies, joins us to share his list of the best Christmas movies of all time. Also, George and Alex discuss what t…

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Global 50:52

2+ y ago50:52

50:52

Food is a vehicle that allows us to travel all around the globe. There’s nothing better than tasting new flavors and experiencing different cultures through cuisine. This week on George Hirsch Lifestyle Radio, we sit down with an international food legend: chef, author, and TV host Martin Yan, whose beloved PBS series Yan Can Cook introduces audien…

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Soul 50:26

2+ y ago50:26

50:26

When it comes to food, there’s flavor and then there’s soul. This week on George Hirsch Lifestyle Radio, we’re talking about soul food, and the soul of food. We’re sitting down with Louisiana culinary legend chef and TV host Kevin Belton, who brings authentic Cajun cooking to life through his shows on PBS. Then, restaurant and hospitality industry …

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Community 50:58

2+ y ago50:58

50:58

This week on George Hirsch Lifestyle Radio, we’re sharing some of the delicious ways we build community: from baking and breaking bread, to dining with others at a local restaurant. Emmy Award-winning television host and New York Times bestselling author Mark Bittman and his longtime cookbook collaborator, writer and editor Kerri Conan join the sho…

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Bounty 50:50

2+ y ago50:50

50:50

This week on George Hirsch Lifestyle Radio, we’re gearing up for a bountiful holiday season. It’s a time to give thanks and giveback. Culinary legend and PBS icon chef Jacques Pepin, his daughter chef Claudine Pepin, and her husband chef Rollie Wesen join our table for an exclusive two-part conversation about sharing food, tradition, and bounty dur…

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Meaningful 50:26

2+ y ago50:26

50:26

This week on George Hirsch Lifestyle Radio, we’re setting off on a global expedition to the polar Arctic ice and revealing how it impacts our planet. A journey to one of the mostdesolate, cold, and darkest places on our earth. Joining the show is Dr. Marcus Rex, one of the world’s leading climate scientists and expedition lead of the MOSAiC Expedit…

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