Headfirst: A Concussion Podcast

Dr Reece Granger BSc (Hons), BChiro

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Since Jun 2023

Latest Episode Mar 2026

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About This Podcast

Headfirst: A Concussion Podcast, discusses all things concussion. From the physiology, effects, treatment and rehabilitation process. All with the aim of providing the tools and education to help patients.

DISCLAIMER:
All information discussed and provided is not a substitute for professional medical advice of doctors or healthcare practitioners. If a listener believes they are suffering from a similar injury to one discussed by the author, please seek medical care of your doctor or physician and do not rely on the author's advice.

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Recent Episodes

Head in The Game: Sociocultural Analyses of Brain Trauma in Sport with Dr Stephen Townsend

Mar 03, 2026 53m

Send a textWelcome back to HeadFirst: A Concussion Podcast. Today Back by popular demand, we’re thrilled to welcome Dr. Stephen Townsend. A Lecturer and Research Fellow at Queensland University’s…

The Physiology of the Action Potential and Neuronal Signaling with Professor Amanda Ellison

Feb 24, 2026 1h 11m

Send a textIn this episode, we’re honoured to be re-joined by Professor Amanda Ellison who disced all things about the brain and headaches on episode 92, Splitting: The Inside Story on…

Concussion, Autonomy and Care Giver Burden of Neurodegenerative Disease with Dr Deana Simonetto and Dr Daniel Sailofsky

Feb 17, 2026 1h 2m

Send a textDr. Deana Simonetto is a sociologist and Assistant Professor of History and Sociology at UBC Okanagan. Her research examines crime and deviance, gender, families, and sport, with a focus…

Antonio Lo Lacono’s Legacy, Concussion Advocacy and Happy Lids with Wendy Smith

Feb 10, 2026 30m

Send a textWendy Smith is a dedicated advocate for concussion awareness, athlete wellbeing, and brain safety in sport. Following the tragic loss of her son, Antonio Lo Lacono, in 2023 after a head…

NFL and Light Helmets with CEO Nicholas Esayian and Engineer Kodiak Brush

Feb 03, 2026 49m

Send a textNick is a seasoned entrepreneur with over 20 years of success founding and leading innovative marketing and technology companies, with background spaning direct-to-consumer marketing,…

Concussion and Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS) with Dr Jessica Povall

Jan 27, 2026 38m

Send a textDr Povall, a Sydney-based physiotherapist with over 15 years of experience in neurological health and rehabilitation, holding a Doctor of Physiotherapy from Boston Universityfocusing in…

The Doctor Who Fooled the World: Science, Deception, and the War on Vaccines with Brian Deer

Jan 20, 2026 41m

Send a textIn this episode, we’re joined by acclaimed investigative journalist Brian Deer, one of the most influential figures in modern medical reporting. A two-time British Press Awards winner and…

History of the NFL Forward Pass and 'The Big Scrum – How Teddy Roosevelt Saved Football' with Professor John J. Miller

Jan 13, 2026 37m

Send a textProfessor John J. Miller is the director of the Dow Program in American Journalism at Hillsdale College and one of the nation’s most respected literary journalists. A regular contributor…

Academic Integrity and Fraudulent Research with Dr Elisabeth Bik

Jan 06, 2026 35m

Send a textWelcome back to HeadFirst: A Concussion Podcast. Today we have the honour and privilege of welcoming Dr Elisabeth Bik.Trained originally as a microbiologist, Dr Elisabeth Bik has become a…

Best of 2025 Part 4: Concussion — Athletes Perspective and Experiences

Dec 30, 2025 32m

Send a textIn this special episode of Headfirst: A Concussion Podcast, we’re revisiting some of the most powerful, challenging, and eye-opening moments from our past conversations. If you’ve missed…

Best of 2025 Part 3: Concussion — The Brain, Dementia, Litigation and Autonomy

Dec 23, 2025 43m

Send a text In this special episode of Headfirst: A Concussion Podcast, we’re revisiting some of the most powerful, challenging, and eye-opening moments from our past conversations. If you’ve missed…

Best of 2025 Part 2: Concussion — Youth Population, Ethics, Research, Sociology, and Journalism

Dec 16, 2025 1h 13m

Best of 2025 Part 1: Concussion — History, Definition and the Impact of Repetitive Head Trauma and CTE

Dec 09, 2025 49m

Send a text In this special episode of Headfirst: A Concussion Podcast, we’re revisiting some of the most insightful, thought-provoking, and eye-opening moments from our past episodes. If you’ve…

NRL Premierships, State of Origins and Concussions with Newcastle Knights Legend Robbie O’Davis

Dec 02, 2025 1h 5m

Send a textRobbie O’Davis is a name etched into Newcastle Knights folklore. To the red-and-blue faithful, he’s better known as “Robbie O’Save-Us,” the fearless fullback whose blistering speed,…

Repetitive Head Impacts (RHI), Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE) and Traumatic Encephalopathy Syndrome (TES) with Dr Robert Stern

Nov 25, 2025 1h 5m

Send a textWelcome back to Headfirst: A Concussion Podcast, today we have the honour and privilege to welcome Professor Robert Stern. Professor Stern is a Professor of Neurology, Neurosurgery, and…

Orthopaedics, Concussion and Youth Sport Safety with Dr Bill Ribbans

Nov 18, 2025 55m

Send a textWelcome back to headfirst: A Concussion Podcast, today we have the honour and privilege to welcome Professor Bill Ribbans. Professor Ribbans is a Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgeon and…

Understanding Youth Concussions with Dr Christina Master

Nov 11, 2025 42m

Send a textWelcome Back to Headfirst: A Concussion Podcast, today we have the honour and privilege to welcome Professor Christina Master. Dr. Christina Master is one of the world’s foremost experts…

The Sociology of Concussion: Aaron Hernandez, Media Representation and the Woodpecker with Dr Greg Hollin

Nov 04, 2025 39m

Send a textToday we have the honour and privilege of being joined by Dr Greg Hollin.Dr Hollin is a research fellow in the Department of Sociological Studies at the University of Sheffield, where he…

(Re-Release): NFL, Q-Collars, Woodpeckers and Concussion with Dr James Smoliga

Oct 28, 2025 1h 19m

Send a textWe are joined by Professor James Smoliga, who serves as the Director of Research and Faculty Development for Tufts University's, Doctor of Physical Therapy program in Seattle. Professor…

NFL, Helmets, Concussion and No Game for Boys to Play: The History of Youth Football and the Origins of a Public Health Crisis with Dr Kathleen Bachynski

Oct 21, 2025 47m

Send a textToday, we’re joined by Associate Professor Kathleen Bachynski from Muhlenberg College. Her research explores injury prevention, sports safety, and youth health, examining how communities…

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Headfirst: A Concussion Podcast has published 119 episodes since June 2023, covering topics in Health & Fitness, Science.

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Headfirst: A Concussion Podcast is currently highly active with new episodes weekly. Average episode length is 41m.

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