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New podcast is out - The Role of the Modern Physio: Lessons from the Royal Marines with Rich Hales Discover the role of a physiotherapist in both prevention & recovery. Why old-school physio techniques are questionable & whether biomechanics make a difference

New year, new social media and first new podcast of 2025. Chief Sports Writer of The Guardian, Sean Ingle joins Mike Finch and Ross Tucker to discuss how predictions for the last 25 years panned out and what the next 25 might hold

Yeah, we loved doing this one. Been a long time coming. Thanks for the feedback.

RT @comrad_fu: What a great episode! 🔥 The Science of Weight Training via @sportsscipod

𝐈𝐍𝐓𝐄𝐑𝐕𝐈𝐄𝐖: 𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐨 𝐅𝐮𝐞𝐥 𝐅𝐨𝐫 𝐌𝐚𝐱𝐢𝐦𝐮𝐦 𝐄𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 We are joined by Dr Jamie Whitfield (@jwhitfie) and explore how your body ‘chooses’ whether to burn fats or carbs as fuel. Available on all major pod players. #sportsfuel #sportsnutrition

Seb Coe, agreeing with @MikeFinchSA, as heard on the podcast recently...

@JohnMcEnroe would love to have you on our show to talk history and current playing styles. Could we chat?

📢 NEW POD ALERT 📢 🩸 Former world steeplechase champion, Norah Jeruto, was recently cleared of doping charges, despite adverse findings in her biological passport. Does this put the credibility of the passport at risk or is the unusual case a once-off?

📢 NEW POD ALERT 📢 A story on @outsidemagazine (Velo) reports top cyclists to be consuming huge quantities of carbohydrates, which could explain some of their amazing performances. Is this new? How is ‘super carbing' done? We discuss.

This week World Rugby announced that they will be including head accelerations measured by smart mouthguards into head injury assessment protocols. How they work, could the tech could be a game changer & the challenges facing their adoption. Listen:

We’re going to put it out there – this week’s pod includes the most fascinating explanation of rugby’s laws. @Scienceofsport & @MikeFinchSA chat to Keith Lewis – World Rugby’s Laws Co-ordinator & Founder of

@Scienceofsport & @MikeFinchSA speak to John Dobson – Stormers Head Coach. The team talk candidly to John about tactics, what coaches say to players at halftime, what makes a good coach & the clever way coaches communicate with players during a game.

📢 NEW POD ALERT 📢 We’ve got a jam-packed episode for you. 🗣 Who gets your vote for performance of the champs in Budapest? 🗣 Will Remco win? 🗣 Who’s winning the Rugby World Cup?

You’ll need to listen to the episode to know the answer.

📷 NEW POD ALERT 📷 @Scienceofsport & @MikeFinchSA sit down with Dietician Dr Sarah Chantler, from Leeds Becket University, to discuss the challenges & solutions. A must-listen for parents & young athletes alike.

The #Budapest2023 @WorldAthletics Championships have begun, & @MikeFinchSA is there, in the stadium, your 'roving reporter' for the next 8 days, hunting sports science insights for you. We are doing regular live check-ins on Instagram, follow here:

From pro cyclists to runners & cross-country skiers, altitude training is a popular preparation method for a major event. This week, Ross & Mike break down the benefits, the science & the reasons why it may not work for everyone. 🔗 Link below.

📢 NEW POD ALERT 📢 From events like the Comrades Marathon to the tracks of the Diamond League, records are being broken at every turn. @Scienceofsport & @MikeFinchSA discuss why. The team also chat about cramp ⚡️ 🔗 Link to the latest episode, below.

Apologies, Eirik's correct handle is @eirikwik.