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The Knock-On Effect Podcast

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Where concussion meets conversation. We’re not here to cancel contact sport. We’re here to make it safer, smarter, and sustainable - because concussion can be managed. But only if we take it seriously.

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Episodes

  1. Dr Rowena Mobbs: CTE: There is Hope! - TKOE#15

    Can CTE be recognised during life? What does “probable CTE” actually mean? And if someone is showing signs of neurological change after years of contact sport, what can actually be done? In this episode of The Knock-On Effect, Adam Wood and Cliff Butler sit down with Associate Professor Dr Rowena...

  2. Helen Murray: Could We END CTE? - TKOE#14

    What if CTE isn’t simply something we discover after death? What if the science is beginning to show us how it develops, where to look, and one day, how we might intervene? In this episode of The Knock-On Effect, Adam Wood and Cliff Butler sit down with renowned neuroscientist Dr Helen Murray…

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  3. Paul Wade OAM: Diego Maradona, the Socceroos and CTE - TKOE#13

    As the legendary former Socceroos captain who represented Australia over 100 times and famously marked Diego Maradona, Paul was known for his relentless work ethic and lethal headers. Today, Paul and Val face his toughest match yet: living with a diagnosis of probable Chronic Traumatic...

  4. Is the AFL Changing Football, or Saving it? - TKOE#12

    In this episode, Adam Wood and Cliff Butler delve into the pressing issue of concussion and brain health in contact sports, especially football. They explore recent media investigations, rule changes, training practices and the importance of safeguarding youth to ensure the longevity and safety…

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  5. How Charlie Is Changing Concussion Safety in Sport

    In this episode, Adam Wood and Cliff Butler dive into the evolution of Safeguarding You, the Australian Sports Commission innovation journey, and how Charlie is helping clubs, parents, coaches and allied health professionals make smarter concussion decisions in the heat of the moment. They also...

  6. Rugby League: Safety, Technique & Confidence - ROBERT VAI - TKOE#10

    What does it really take to coach safer, smarter, and more resilient athletes in today’s game?In this episode, hosts Adam Wood and Cliff Butler sit down with respected rugby coach and S2S Sports Australia director, Rob Vai, to unpack the realities of modern coaching - from grassroots to elite...

  7. From TRAGEDY to LEGACY - WENDY SMITH - TKOE#09

    Join us as we delve into Wendy Smith's inspiring journey from tragedy to advocacy with her initiative, Happy Lids. Discover the importance of a brain-first culture in sport, the need for standardised concussion policies and how community action can foster safer sporting environments.MAIN TOPICS:*...

  8. From the Sidelines to the Boardroom - EDDIE FARAH - TKOE Ep #08

    From the Sidelines to the Boardroom: The Truth About Concussion Management with Eddie Farah.What really happens when an elite sports physio steps out of the professional arena and into the world of business, mentoring, and community sport?In this powerful episode, we sit down with Eddie Farah -...

  9. William Person: Team USA Bobsled - TKOE Ep #07

    The Real Cool Runnings: From Olympic Dreams to the Brink of Suicide, and the HBOT Recovery. In this episode of The Knock On Effect Podcast, we sit down with former Team USA Bobsledder William Person. His story begins like a real-life "Cool Runnings" — a track athlete pivoting to the ice in…

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  10. Gut Health, Inflammation & Naturopathy | TKOE Ep #6 with Louise Cork

    Welcome back to the Knock-On Effect Podcast, where concussion meets conversation with Adam Wood and Cliff Butler. In this episode, we are joined by Clinical Naturopath Louise Cork (The Concussion Naturopath) to discuss the critical "gaping hole" in current concussion treatment: the systemic…

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  11. Dr Alan Pearce - TKOE Ep #05

    Welcome to the Knock-On Effect Podcast: ‘Where Concussion Meets Conversation”... with Adam Wood & Cliff Butler. Thanks to https://safeguardingyou/ and https://melbourneheadacheconcussion/ for supporting the channel.In this episode we speak with renowned neuroscientist Dr Alan Pearce, one of...

  12. Luke Eastwood - TKOE Ep #04

    Welcome to the Knock-On Effect Podcast: ‘Where Concussion Meets Conversation”... with Adam Wood & Cliff Butler. Thanks to https://safeguardingyou/ and https://melbourneheadacheconcussion/ for supporting the channel.In this episode we speak with junior footy gun Luke Eastwood about his experiences...

  13. Return To Play - TKOE Ep#03

    Welcome to the Knock-On Effect Podcast: ‘Where Concussion Meets Conversation”... with Adam Wood & Cliff Butler. Thanks to https://safeguardingyou/ and https://melbourneheadacheconcussion/ for supporting the channel.In this episode: STAGES OF GRADED RETURN TO PLAYSTAGE 1: RELATIVE REST (1-2...

  14. Concussion Management in Community Sport - TKOE Ep#02

    Welcome to the Knock-On Effect Podcast: ‘Where Concussion Meets Conversation”... with Adam Wood & Cliff Butler. Thanks to https://safeguardingyou/ and https://melbourneheadacheconcussion/ for supporting the channel.In this episode: - PlayHQ Guidelines- Gameday Processes- Managing the First 24...

  15. Why This Podcast Exists - TKOE Ep#01

    Welcome to the Knock-On Effect Podcast: ‘Where Concussion Meets Conversation”... with Adam Wood & Cliff Butler. Thanks to https://safeguardingyou/ and https://melbourneheadacheconcussion/ for supporting the channel.04:44 - WHY THIS PODCAST EXISTS?- What triggered this podcast for you?- Was there…

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  16. TKOE Ep#00 - Why This Podcast Exists

    Welcome to the Knock-On Effect Podcast: ‘Where Concussion Meets Conversation”... with Adam Wood & Cliff Butler. Thanks to https://safeguardingyou/ and https://melbourneheadacheconcussion/ for supporting the channel. 04:44 - WHY THIS PODCAST EXISTS? - What triggered this podcast for you? - Was…

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Where concussion meets conversation. We’re not here to cancel contact sport. We’re here to make it safer, smarter, and sustainable - because concussion can be managed. But only if we take it seriously.

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