157: The Best of 2025 (The Sports Docs Podcast)

2025 has been a year of real growth for our show! We’ve seen our listenership expand, our community of colleagues grow, and our impact reach more clinicians, athletes and sports medicine professionals than ever before. That only happens because of you—our listeners—who show up every week curious, engaged, and committed to elevating care in sports medicine.This year also brought a milestone we’re incredibly proud of: The Sports Docs Podcast has been nominated for Best Clinical Education Podcast at the Doctor Podcast Awards 2026. That recognition reflects the quality of the conversations we’ve had—and the incredible guests and community that make this podcast what it is.We’re deeply grateful for the partners who make this show possible. A huge thank you to JRF Ortho and Arthrex for their continued support, and we’re excited to have welcomed BraceLab as our newest sponsor. We’re also thankful for the ongoing support of AOSSM, whose commitment to education and excellence aligns perfectly with our mission. We even have some exciting new adventures scheduled for 2026... but you are going to wait on what that is for now.This episode is a look back at some of our favorite moments, insights, and conversations from 2025—episodes that challenged us, inspired us, and reminded us why we love this field so much. Whether you’ve been with us since day one or you’re just joining us now, thank you for being part of The Sports Docs community.Let’s dive into the moments that defined 2025—and set the stage for an even bigger year ahead.