Science for Sport Podcast
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Science for Sport Podcast

Science for Sport

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Episodes
323
Episodes in dataset
Apple Rating
4.7 / 5
32 Apple ratings
Cadence
Weekly
~every 6.99861 days
Since
Apr 04, 2020
First episode
Latest
Jun 15, 2026
Active

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3 recent episodes with transcripts

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323 episodes for longitudinal research

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Category
Education, Science, Sports
Language
English
Region
United Kingdom
Format
Episodic
Content Rating
Explicit

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Discover the Secrets Behind Elite Performance. Join us on the Science for Sport Podcast, where every episode dives into the cutting-edge world of sports science and the untold stories behind the best athletes and teams on the planet. Hosted by Richard Graves, we bring you exclusive insights from elite athletes, world-class coaches, and leading sports scientists who are shaping the future of global sport. This isn’t just another sports podcast—this is your backstage pass to: - The science powering record-breaking performances. - The trends, challenges, and breakthroughs redefining the game. - Mastering the balance of art and science in coaching. Whether you’re a sports scientist, coach, physio, nutritionist, teacher, or just a passionate sports fan, this is your chance to learn from the pros and stay ahead of the curve. Tune in every Monday and uncover what it takes to make the best, better.

Recent Content Cues

324: Joe Truman: Training of a GB Track Sprinter
Jun 15, 2026
323: The Unseen Work of S&C and Sports Science
Jun 08, 2026 Transcript
322: The Performance Demands of a World Cup with Dr Dave Hancock
Jun 01, 2026 Transcript

Recent Episodes

324: Joe Truman: Training of a GB Track Sprinter

Jun 15, 2026 24m

This week on the Science for Sport Podcast, Richard Graves is joined by Great Britain track cyclist Joe Truman. Joe has spent nearly a decade as a full-time professional athlete with British…

323: The Unseen Work of S&C and Sports Science

Jun 08, 2026 29m Transcript

This week on the Science for Sport podcast, Richard Graves welcomes Matt Parr back to the show for a deeper look at the work that really drives performance in elite sport. Matt is the Head of…

322: The Performance Demands of a World Cup with Dr Dave Hancock

Jun 01, 2026 25m Transcript

In this episode of the Science for Sport Podcast, Richard Graves welcomes Dr Dave Hancock back to the show. Dave has spent more than three decades working in elite sport, including roles with…

321: Preparing for the World Cup: Physical Performance Under Extreme Pressure

May 25, 2026 46m

The 2026 Men’s World Cup will place unprecedented demands on international teams: 48 nations, 104 matches and a tournament staged across Canada, Mexico and the United States, with teams required to…

320: The Challenges of Modern Collegiate Sport

May 18, 2026 32m

This week on the Science for Sport Podcast, Richard Graves is joined by Heather Farmer, Assistant Athletics Director, Sports Science at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Heather has been part of…

319: Acceleration, Plyometrics and the Transfer to Performance

May 11, 2026 34m Transcript

In this episode of the Science for Sport Podcast, Richard Graves is joined by Olympic silver medallist and high performance coach Eric Franke. Eric competed for Germany in bobsleigh, winning Olympic…

318: ACL Rehab: Training Age, Force Progression and Return to Sport with Carmen Bott

May 04, 2026 35m

This week, Richard Graves is joined by Carmen Bott, a certified strength and conditioning specialist, kinesiologist, sports performance coach and educator with more than two decades of hands-on…

317: Building Effective Analysis Processes in Elite Teams with Jamie Cook

Apr 27, 2026 30m

In this episode of the Science for Sport podcast, Richard Graves sits down with Jamie Cook, Lead Performance Analyst for Chelsea Women, to unpack the realities of modern performance analysis in elite…

316: Neuroscience and Coaching in High Performance Sport

Apr 20, 2026 33m

In this episode, Richard Graves is joined by Dr Sally Needham, whose work sits at the heart of coaching, neuroscience, and human performance. Sally shares her journey from coaching within the FA to…

315: The Under-fueling Problem in Professional Sport with Dr Nessan Costello

Apr 13, 2026 31m

Sports nutrition in elite football is often misunderstood, even by the players doing it for a living. In this episode, Richard Graves sits down with Dr. Nessan Costello, 1st Team Sports Nutritionist…

314: Player Load, Practice Periodisation, and the Art of Keeping It Simple with Jackson Polk

Apr 06, 2026 29m

Richard Graves is joined by Jackson Polk, Director of Sports Science at the University of Southern California (USC), for a conversation that covers the full spectrum of what it actually means to do…

313: Building Durability in Action Sports with Ryan Blake

Mar 30, 2026 30m

What does it actually take to prepare an athlete for a sport where the environment itself is part of the challenge? In this week's episode, Richard Graves sits down with Ryan Blake, Performance…

312: The Role of Environment in Player Performance

Mar 23, 2026 36m

This week on the Science for Sport podcast, Richard Graves is joined by former professional footballer Carl Asaba for an honest and insightful look at life inside the game. Carl’s journey into…

311: The Future of Weight Room Monitoring with Perch P2

Mar 16, 2026 28m

In this episode of the Science for Sport Podcast, host Richard Graves is joined by Jordan Lucier, Senior Director of Engineering at Catapult and Co-Founder of Perch, to explore the next evolution of…

310: Why Female Physiology Still Needs Greater Attention in Sport with Dr Candice Macmillan

Mar 09, 2026 30m

Why Female Physiology Still Needs Greater Attention in Sport with Dr Candice Macmillan This week on the Science for Sport Podcast, host Richard Graves welcomes Dr Candice Macmillan, lecturer at the…

309: Building Smarter Performance Systems with Emily Jacobson

Mar 02, 2026 31m

This week on the Science for Sport podcast, Richard Graves is joined by Emily Jacobson, Assistant Director of Sports Performance at Marquette University. Emily has spent the past decade building and…

308: Peak Demands and Decision-Making Under Fatigue with Stan Parker

Feb 23, 2026 30m

Fresh from pre-season camp in Australia, Richard Graves sits down with Stan Parker, Sports Scientist at the Western Bulldogs, to explore how tracking data, contextual analytics, and interdisciplinary…

307: Performance Science in AFL and NRL with Brendan Fahrner

Feb 16, 2026 27m

This episode explores what high performance really looks like inside two of the most demanding professional sporting environments in the world. Richard Graves is joined by Brendan Fahrner, formerly…

306: The Evolution of Professional Cricket Through Ryan Sidebottom’s Career

Feb 09, 2026 35m

Richard Graves welcomes former England fast bowler Ryan Sidebottom to the Science for Sport Podcast for a wide-ranging conversation on longevity, resilience, and the evolution of elite…

305: Building Resilient Athletes in High-Pressure Environments

Feb 02, 2026 38m

Behind every high-performance environment are people, personalities, and decisions that shape outcomes. This week on the Science for Sport Podcast, Richard Graves is joined by former England…

Publishing Analytics

Frequency
~every 6.99861 days
Weekly
Avg Duration
27m
Consistency
100%
Format
Episodic
Since
Apr 04, 2020
Latest
Jun 15, 2026

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Region
United Kingdom
Hosting
feeds.fireside.fm
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