Podcast

The Real Science of Sport Podcast

Author: Mike Finch
Feed episode count: 338
Official site: https://play.acast.com/s/realscienceofsport
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Summary

World-renowned sports scientist Professor Ross Tucker and veteran sports journalist Mike Finch break down the myths, practices and controversies from the world of sport. From athletics to rugby, soccer, cycling and more, the two delve into the most recent research, unearth lessons from the pros and host exclusive interviews with some of the world's leading sporting experts. For those who love sport. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episodes

Jul 20, 2026 · not_requested

The Tour de France 2am Drug-Test Controversy: Why Pogačar and Vingegaard Were Woken to Test / Josh Kerr's Mile World Record / A World Cup Final to Forget

Duration seconds: 3866
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Jul 15, 2026 · not_requested

A "Concussion Sensor" Comes to the Tour de France / Spain Dismantle France / Does SA Rugby Have a Doping Problem?

Duration seconds: 4214
Source: https://shows.acast.com/realscienceofsport/episodes/a-concussion-sensor-comes-to-the-tour-de-france-spain-disman

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Jul 13, 2026 · not_requested

The Science Behind a Pro Cycling Team

Duration seconds: 5675
Source: https://shows.acast.com/realscienceofsport/episodes/inside-the-science-of-a-pro-cycling-team

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Jul 9, 2026 · not_requested

Stop Watching the Ball: Michael Cox Unlocks the Fascinating Hidden Sides of Football

Duration seconds: 4758
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Jul 8, 2026 · not_requested

England Survive Altitude and Mexico / The Doctor's Dilemma in Elite Sport - When Is Enough? / How Women Out "Pace" Men in Marathons

Duration seconds: 4712
Source: https://shows.acast.com/realscienceofsport/episodes/englands-survive-altitude-and-mexico-the-doctor-dilemma-in-e

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Jul 6, 2026 · not_requested

Inside the World of F1 Racing: An Engineer's Perspective

Duration seconds: 5872
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Jul 3, 2026 · not_requested

BONUS SHORT: Altitude and the Mexico Problem. The Science Behind England's Sunday Showdown

Duration seconds: 1233
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Jul 1, 2026 · not_requested

Durability - Trialled, Tested and Explained / Werro Edges Closer to the World Record / The World Cup's Extra-Time Problem / TDF and Heat Fears

Duration seconds: 4264
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Jun 29, 2026 · not_requested

The Creatine Episode

Duration seconds: 6522
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Jun 25, 2026 · not_requested

Re-Release: The Art and Science of the Perfect Football Penalty

Duration seconds: 4675
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Jun 24, 2026 · not_requested

A Doping Refusal and Four Year Ban That Divided Tennis / Hodgkinson's Hamstring Scare / World Cup Science

Duration seconds: 3800
Source: https://shows.acast.com/realscienceofsport/episodes/a-doping-refusal-and-four-year-ban-that-divided-tennis-hodgk

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Jun 17, 2026 · not_requested

World Cup Water Breaks / What Will It Take to Break the 800m WR? / College Sprinting Goes Wild / Does Remco Have the Watts to Match Pogacar?

Duration seconds: 4279
Source: https://shows.acast.com/realscienceofsport/episodes/world-cup-water-breaks-college-sprinting-goes-wild-what-will

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Jun 10, 2026 · not_requested

800m Plot Twists as History Beckons for Werro & Hodgkinson / Should the IOC Pay Olympic Athletes? / "Your computer screen is too big"

Duration seconds: 3823
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Jun 3, 2026 · not_requested

Sleeping Your Way to More EPO / Grand Slam Chaos / The UCI's Expensive Regulatory Defeat and a Weighing Scandal

Duration seconds: 3609
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May 28, 2026 · not_requested

Roland Garros' Zombie Heat Apocalypse / The Death of the Diversified Elite Athlete / World Athletics Raises the Performance Bar

Duration seconds: 4305
Source: https://shows.acast.com/realscienceofsport/episodes/roland-garros-zombie-heat-apocalypse-the-death-of-the-divers

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May 27, 2026 · not_requested

Welcome to our PED Talk: Sean Ingle Reflects on The Enhanced Games

Duration seconds: 3296
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May 20, 2026 · not_requested

Caution for Contact Sport Athletes and CTE / Women's Rugby Six Nations and Smaller Balls / Worst Sport to be Elite at?

Duration seconds: 3740
Source: https://shows.acast.com/realscienceofsport/episodes/caution-for-contact-sport-athletes-and-cte-womens-rugby-six

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May 15, 2026 · not_requested

A Huge Doping Bust in Georgia Rugby / Epic Climbs and Concussions in Cycling / Who is the Greatest Track Athlete of Them All?

Duration seconds: 5008
Source: https://shows.acast.com/realscienceofsport/episodes/a-huge-doping-bust-in-georgia-rugby-epic-climbs-and-concussi

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May 7, 2026 · not_requested

The Rise of Southern African Sprinting / London Marathon Pacing Blunders / Seixas to the Tour / Your Carb Questions Answered

Duration seconds: 5410
Source: https://shows.acast.com/realscienceofsport/episodes/the-rise-of-southern-african-sprinting-london-marathon-pacin

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May 6, 2026 · not_requested

Can You Trust AI For Health and Training Advice?

Duration seconds: 5370
Source: https://shows.acast.com/realscienceofsport/episodes/can-you-trust-ai-for-health-and-training-advice

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Apr 30, 2026 · not_requested

The Spotlight On The Sub-2: A Deep Dive Into Sawe's Marathon Masterclass

Duration seconds: 5595
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Apr 28, 2026 · not_requested

The Sporting Mind: Overcoming Mental Barriers For Better Performance

Duration seconds: 5390
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Apr 26, 2026 · not_requested

1:59:30! The Sub Two Hour Marathon Falls To Sabastian Sawe

Duration seconds: 2602
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Apr 21, 2026 · not_requested

Boston Bonanza - Course Record Analysis / Elite Runners Avoiding Carbs? / Acute Stress Anti-Doping Refusal

Duration seconds: 5078
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Apr 16, 2026 · not_requested

Cobbled Coronations in Roubaix / Benji Naesen vs UCI / Marathon Majors and Sawe's Doping Credibility Campaign

Duration seconds: 5042
Source: https://shows.acast.com/realscienceofsport/episodes/cobbled-coronations-in-roubaix-benji-naesen-vs-uci-marathon

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Apr 15, 2026 · not_requested

The Norwegian Way: What We Can Learn From Their Success

Duration seconds: 5543
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Apr 8, 2026 · not_requested

Why Cobbles Cost Cyclists / Cheap Carbon Shoes Break Records / Doping Confessions and Cons

Duration seconds: 4549
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Apr 1, 2026 · not_requested

Cycling, Game Theory and Group 2 Syndrome / Kerr's 222 Attempt / Teenage Phenoms Set up to Fail

Duration seconds: 3495
Source: https://shows.acast.com/realscienceofsport/episodes/cycling-game-theory-and-group-2-syndrome-kerrs-222-attempt-t

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Mar 30, 2026 · not_requested

How To Win One of the World's Toughest Mountain Bike Races

Duration seconds: 4918
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Mar 29, 2026 · not_requested

REPEAT POD: Female-only Women's Sport: The IOC Announces New Policy On the Protection of Women's Sport

Duration seconds: 3005
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Mar 26, 2026 · not_requested

Female-only Women's Sport: The IOC Announces New Policy On the Protection of Women's Sport

Duration seconds: 3005
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Mar 25, 2026 · not_requested

Banned But Allowed: Inside the World of Therapeutic Use Exemptions in Sport / Pogacar's Dominance / World Indoor Championships

Duration seconds: 5452
Source: https://shows.acast.com/realscienceofsport/episodes/banned-but-allowed-inside-the-world-of-therapeutic-use-exemp

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Mar 18, 2026 · not_requested

How to Beat van der Poel in San Remo / A 2:10 Women's Marathon (again) / Sprinting to Cardiac Arrest

Duration seconds: 5668
Source: https://shows.acast.com/realscienceofsport/episodes/the-physiology-of-beating-van-der-poel-in-san-remo-a-210-wom

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Mar 4, 2026 · not_requested

Is Rugby's Head Injury Process Working? / Hitting the Wall and Carb Depletion / Can Sexias Match Pogacar? / Should Doped World Records Be Reset?

Duration seconds: 5370
Source: https://shows.acast.com/realscienceofsport/episodes/is-rugbys-head-injury-process-working-hitting-the-wall-and-c

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Feb 25, 2026 · not_requested

Winter Olympics Review: Winners, Losers and Our Ice-Cold Takes

Duration seconds: 4842
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