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Welcome to VALDCAST, where health, performance and technology intersect.
Join hosts Dylan Carmody and Ryan McLaughlin as they bring you exclusive insights from the world's most influential voices, exploring the data, technology and trends transforming the high-performance and health industries.
Whether you're a coach, clinician, sports scientist or simply interested in health and performance technology, this is your go-to source for powerful insights and conversations you won’t find anywhere else.
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Hosted by Ryan McLaughlin and Dylan Carmody
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Recent Episodes
S2E11 Tyler Collings: Validity, Reliability and Measuring What Matters
In this episode of VALDCAST, our host Ryan sits down with biomechanist and Griffith University researcher, Tyler Collings, to break down one of the most common and most misunderstood topics in sports…
S2E10 Bobby Esbrandt: Building Athlete Profiles Beyond the CMJ
In this episode of VALDCAST, Dylan sits down with physical therapist and Impact Sports Physical Therapy founder Bobby Esbrandt to unpack what it really means to assess, treat and develop athletes…
S2E9 Taylor Evernden: Bridging Rehab and Performance Through Data, Culture and Care
In this episode of VALDCAST, Ryan sits down with Taylor Evernden, coach and Co-Founder of ORKA Performance, to explore what truly effective return-to-performance looks like when rehab, performance…
S2E8 Hannah Marchant: Managing Complex Knees with Data-Informed Rehab
In this episode of VALDCAST, Dylan sits down with physical therapist at New York City Football Club, Hannah Marchant, to unpack one of the most challenging cases in knee rehabilitation: medial…
S2E7 Daniel Cohen: Decoding Force Plate Truths
In this episode of the VALDCAST, our host Ryan sits down with the co-founder of ForceDecks Dr. Daniel Cohen — sports scientist, researcher and long-time leader in force plate methodology. Together…
S2E6 Travis Gaudet: Creating Tech-Informed Cohesion
In this episode of VALDCAST, our host Dylan sits down with Physiotherapist and ORKA Performance Co-Founder Travis Gaudet to unpack what meaningful technology integration looks like at a company…
S2E5 Karl Goodman: Building a High-Performance Business — Lessons from Athletes Authority
In this episode, Ryan sits down with Karl Goodman, co-founder of Athletes Authority, for a deep dive into how one of Australia’s leading performance facilities was built (and rebuilt) through smart…
S2E4 Tony Shield: The Turning Point in Hamstring Rehabilitation
Our host Dylan sat down with co-inventor of the NordBord, Dr. Tony Shield, to unpack the origins of the world’s leading hamstring testing system.In this episode, Tony discusses the evolution of…
S2E3 Jo Clubb: Rethinking High-Performance Careers — From Pro Teams to Consulting
In this episode of VALDCast, our host Ryan sits down with Jo Clubb — founder of Global Performance Insights and one of the most respected figures in applied sport science — to unpack her journey from…
S2E2 Lachlan James: Strength Science Simplified — Measuring What Actually Matters
In this episode of the VALDCast, we sit down with Associate Professor at La Trobe University Dr. Lachlan James — sports scientist, consultant, and founder of ForceLab — to decode one of the most…
S2E1 Phil Graham-Smith: Testing With Purpose and The Evolution of ForceDecks
Our guest today is Dr. Phil Graham-Smith, Reader in Biomechanics and Innovation at Manchester Metropolitan University and co-founder of ForceDecks.Ryan and Phil discuss the origins of ForceDecks, how…
S1E14 Dr Catherine Logan & Dr Ivan Wong - Redefining Surgical Rehab with Data
“It’s not just for research anymore — every surgical patient gets tested throughout their recovery.” – Dr Catherine LoganIn this episode, orthopedic surgeons Dr Ivan Wong and Dr Catherine Logan join…
S1E13 Dr Roula Kotsifaki - Revolutionizing ACL Recovery
"We shouldn't treat the MRI, we want to treat our athletes."In this episode, Roula Kotsifaki discusses her recent research on ACL recovery, emphasizing the evolving perspectives in…
S1E12 Stephanie Mock Grubbs - Insights from a Major League Strength Coach
Our guest today is Stephanie Mock Grubbs, Assistant Major League Strength & Conditioning Coach at the Houston Astros.Ryan and Stephanie discuss the transition from collegiate to professional…
S1E11 Dr Stacie Barber - The future of physical therapy
In this episode of VALDCAST, host Dylan Carmody chats with Dr. Stacie Barber who shares her journey as a physical therapist and the unique approach she takes in her practice, The Physio Fix. We…
S1E10 Nicol van Dyk - The Role of Normative Data in Injury Prevention
In this conversation with Dylan, Nicol van Dyk shares his extensive journey in sports medicine, highlighting his experiences at Aspetar and the evolution of technology in the field.He discusses the…
S1E9 Shaun Owen - The science of recovery, from Rugby to Red Sox
In this episode, Shaun Owen shares his journey from South Africa to Boston, discussing his transition from rugby to baseball and the key differences in athlete training and recovery. He emphasizes…
S1E8 ORKA Performance - Born from a love of training and performance
The growth journey of ORKA Performance is something special. In today's VALDCAST Ryan covers off the transition from practitioners to business owners and the importance of building a feedback…
S1E7 Derek Hansen - The evolution of technology & coaching methodologies
Derek Hansen shares his extensive experience in sports science, where he focusses on timing systems, coaching methodologies, and the differences in athletic training between Canada and the USA. We…
S1E6 Matt Jordan - Embracing science. From asymmetries and squats to strength & conditioning
Matt Jordan, a pioneer in the adoption and implementation of force plate technology discusses his journey with force plates, emphasizing their significance in strength and conditioning. He shares…
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VALDCAST has published 25 episodes since March 2025, covering topics in Health & Fitness, Science.
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