Ep. 139: Helmet Safety Metrics and Guardian Caps with Jake Hanson

Episode 139 brought on Chief Operating Officer Jake Hanson, of Guardian Sports! He talked about the research and development of Guardian Caps, implementation into the NFL and NCAA, helmet safety testing, growing the brand, CTE research, concussion data, and how football can work at improving safety for its athletes at all levels. Let our sponsor BetterHelp connect you to a therapist who can support you - all from the comfort of your own home. Visit betterhelp.com/closermentality and enjoy a special discount on your first month. If you have any questions about the brand relating to how the therapists are licensed, their privacy policy, or therapist compensation model, check out this FAQ: www.betterhelp.com/your-questions-answered/ Get 10% off of your first month at www.betterhelp.com/closermentality Libro.fm: shorturl.at/yByeu KT Tape: shorturl.at/rCwq3 A Sight for Sport Eyes: shorturl.at/zaPoW Comfrt: www.comfrt.com/closermentality Helmet Testing FAQ: https://guardiansports.com/2026/04/24/why-you-should-care-about-football-helmet-testing/ Guardian Caps Practice Testing Concussion Research: https://tinyurl.com/3dtd96et CTE Research (Aug. 2026): https://www.documentcloud.org/documents/28574897-cte/ Virginia Tech Helmet Rating System: https://www.helmet.beam.vt.edu/ Closer Mentality: UNCENSORED: www.youtube.com/@CMuncensored