The Real Science of Sport Podcast
By Professor Ross Tucker and Mike Finch
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.
Recent Episodes
Is Rugby's Head Injury Process Working? / Hitting the Wall and Carb Depletion / Can Sexias Match Pogacar? / Should Doped World Records Be Reset?
4 Mar 2026
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Winter Olympics Review: Winners, Losers and Our Ice-Cold Takes
25 Feb 2026
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Winter Olympics: Nutella "Doping" / Malinin's Traumatic Moments / Klaebo and Stolz Dominate / Ski Mo's Flop
20 Feb 2026
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Inside the Mind of a Winter Olympian: The Science of Stoke
17 Feb 2026
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No Sports Advantage for Trans Women? / Khelif Defiant but in Denial / Bol's 800m debut
13 Feb 2026
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Winter Olympic Spotlight: Vonn('s gate) and risk / Cross Country Klaebo / Speed Skating Unfairness / Penis-gate
11 Feb 2026
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WINTER OLYMPIC SPECIAL: Speed Skating 101
6 Feb 2026
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A VO2max of 101: Fantastical Physiology? / Australian Open Wrap / Contact Sport Dilemmas
6 Feb 2026
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WINTER OLYMPIC SPECIAL: An Insiders Guide to Cross Country Skiing and Biathlon
4 Feb 2026
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WINTER OLYMPIC SPECIAL: The Beauty and Drama of Figure Skating
2 Feb 2026
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The Heat is On In Aus, But Whoop Is Gone / Noakes and a Low Carb Theory Full of Holes
29 Jan 2026
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Alex Hutchinson: The Battle For Credibility
27 Jan 2026
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The Rise of the Machines: Can AI Take Over Coaching? / Talent ID's Imprecise Guess
22 Jan 2026
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New Year Predictions: The Biggest Stories to Expect in 2026
19 Jan 2026
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Festive Season Catch-up: What We Missed, Watched and Debated During The Holidays
14 Jan 2026
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The 2025 Sport & Science Awards Show
22 Dec 2025
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AIU's Brett Clothier: Catching Athletics' Doping Cheats
17 Dec 2025
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Elite Athletes and Weight Worries - GLP-1 Debates and RED-s Warnings
10 Dec 2025
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Are You Being Injured By Your Running Shoes? / Mondo Soars Again / Preventing Head Impacts / A $1400 Mattress That Does What?
4 Dec 2025
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Mediocre Male Beats Strong Women, But Justice Prevails / Should XC Running Be In The Winter Games? / Concussion Prevention Illusions
27 Nov 2025
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US Anti-Doping Chief Travis T. Tygart: Inside The Politics and Fight Against Doping
25 Nov 2025
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A Deeper Insider Look at Fatigue and Pacing / Why High Carbohydrate Intake Works - It's Not Fuel Depletion / A Heat Condundrum
20 Nov 2025
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Olympic Track and Field Schedule Surprises / Risk of Cardiac Events When Watching Sport / Rugby's Calendar Challenge
19 Nov 2025
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Will the Olympics Finally Protect Women's Sport? / Anti-Doping Antagonism and The Enhanced Games / Bracy-Williams Banned
14 Nov 2025
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The Story (and Science) of Endurance
11 Nov 2025
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Klecker Hits 175g/h Carbs in NYC / New York Racing Analysis / Ozempic Doping?
5 Nov 2025
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Is Exercise for Weight Loss a Waste of Time? / Doping Convictions, Conundrums and Coital Contaminations / Heat Stress Hacks
31 Oct 2025
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Does Cardio Training Kill The "Gainz"? / Are Tennis Players Playing Too Much? / The True Prevalence of Doping? / Unlocking a New Performance Metric
23 Oct 2025
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The World's Most Famous Amateur Cyclist on Training and Racing
20 Oct 2025
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Do You Need Only 10g per Hour of Carbs? Tim Noakes Thinks So / Pacing Implosions: When Regulation Fails
16 Oct 2025
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