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Headfirst: A Concussion Podcast — 143 episodes
Monologue: The Cost of Consent - Concussion, Vocation and the Assumption of Risk
Monologue: The AFL’s Concussion Waiver Scandal
Monologue: Should Kids Be Heading a Soccer Ball? The Rule-Change Debate
Monologue: Probable CTE - What We Know, What We Don't and Why the Words Matter
Concussion and Return-to-Drive with Dr Julianne Schmidt
Return-to-Learn (RTL) and Concussion in Preforming Arts Populations with Dr Allyssa Memmini
The Buffalo Concussion Treadmill Test (BCTT) with Dr John Leddy
Tour de France, Concussion and ‘Life and Death: A Cycling Memoir’ with Dr Bridie O'Donnell
Concussion, Epilepsy and The Blood-Brain Barrier with Dr Colin Doherty
Concussion Policies and Litigation; The more things change, the more they stay the same with Dr Eric Windholz
History of Football, FIFA and the Soccer World Cup with Dr Tony Collins
From FIFA and UEFA Independent Advisory to International Consensus Statement on Concussion in Sport with Professor Jon Patricios (Re-Release Feb 2025)
Paediatric Concussion and Emergency Medicine with Dr Rodger Zemek
Concussion: Diagnosis, Management, and Guideline Development with Dr Steven Broglio
Concussion in Combat Sports with Former UFC and Boxing Ringside Neurologist, Dr Nitin Sethi (Re-Release 2024)
Concussion Advocacy and Concussed: Sport's Uncomfortable Truth with Sam Peters
Prelude to a Crisis: A History of Sports-Related Concussion Research and the Influence of Neuropsychology with Assistant Teaching Professor, Owen Griffith
Participation in Professional American-Style Football and Suicide Mortality: 1979–2019 with Dr Rachel Grashow
From Professional NRL Player to Elite NRL Referee with Henry Perenara
Combat Sports and the Integration of AI in Concussion Management with M2MMA General Manager Chris Cannon
Motorsport Concussion Policy and Practice with FIM Medical Director Dr David McManus
From AFL to WAFL and Concussion with Former AFL Player Tom Ledger
Understanding Concussion, Phenotypes and Rehabilitation with Concussion Nerds Founder Natasha Wilch
NRL Concussion and Head Injury Assessment Process with Former Melbourne Storm Chief Medical Officer Dr Jason Chan (Re-Release From December 2024)
Head in The Game: Sociocultural Analyses of Brain Trauma in Sport with Dr Stephen Townsend
The Physiology of the Action Potential and Neuronal Signaling with Professor Amanda Ellison
Concussion, Autonomy and Care Giver Burden of Neurodegenerative Disease with Dr Deana Simonetto and Dr Daniel Sailofsky
Antonio Lo Lacono’s Legacy, Concussion Advocacy and Happy Lids with Wendy Smith
NFL and Light Helmets with CEO Nicholas Esayian and Engineer Kodiak Brush
Concussion and Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS) with Dr Jessica Povall
The Doctor Who Fooled the World: Science, Deception, and the War on Vaccines with Brian Deer
History of the NFL Forward Pass and 'The Big Scrum – How Teddy Roosevelt Saved Football' with Professor John J. Miller
Academic Integrity and Fraudulent Research with Dr Elisabeth Bik
Best of 2025 Part 4: Concussion — Athletes Perspective and Experiences
Best of 2025 Part 3: Concussion — The Brain, Dementia, Litigation and Autonomy
Best of 2025 Part 2: Concussion — Youth Population, Ethics, Research, Sociology, and Journalism
Best of 2025 Part 1: Concussion — History, Definition and the Impact of Repetitive Head Trauma and CTE
NRL Premierships, State of Origins and Concussions with Newcastle Knights Legend Robbie O’Davis
Repetitive Head Impacts (RHI), Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE) and Traumatic Encephalopathy Syndrome (TES) with Dr Robert Stern
Orthopaedics, Concussion and Youth Sport Safety with Dr Bill Ribbans
Understanding Youth Concussions with Dr Christina Master
The Sociology of Concussion: Aaron Hernandez, Media Representation and the Woodpecker with Dr Greg Hollin
(Re-Release): NFL, Q-Collars, Woodpeckers and Concussion with Dr James Smoliga
NFL, Helmets, Concussion and No Game for Boys to Play: The History of Youth Football and the Origins of a Public Health Crisis with Dr Kathleen Bachynski
History of Australia vs England Ashes Rivalry with Dr Tony Collins
Chris Benoit, No Helmets or Shoulder Pads and Abuse in USA Swimming With Irvin Muchnick
From Canada to Perth Thunder Captain and Australian Ice Hockey Representative with Dr Jamie Woodman
AFL Concussion Claims, Class Actions and the Legal Fallout with Dr Eric Windholz
Concussion and The Intersection of Gender, Culture and Biopsychosocial Perspectives with Dr Matt Ventresca and Dr Kathryn Henne
Concussion, Dementia and Unlocking Brain Health with Dr Tommy Wood
Re-Release: Concussion: A Cultural and Historical Perspective with Dr Stephen Townsend
Splitting: The Inside Story on Headaches with Professor Amanda Ellison
Dietary Protocols to Promote and Improve Restful Sleep: A Narrative Review with Dr Federica Conti
From English Premier League and EFL Championship Middlesbrough to Repetitive Head Impacts, CTE and Head Safe Football Ambassador with Former Professional Ian Greener
English Premier League, Dementia, and the Legacy Behind Head Safe Football with Dr. Judith Gates
From the UFC, Strikeforce and Elite XC to Commentating In the Invicta Fighting Championship with Julie Kedzie
The Knockout: Sport's Most Decisive Moment With Andy Clarke
Video Analysis of Concussion Among Slap Fighting Athletes With Dr Raj Lavadi and Dr Nitin Agarwal
AFL Concussion Crisis, Player Welfare and Litigation With Peter Jess
Concussion Culture, Advocacy and Run It Straight With Dr Alan Pearce
Dwarf Tossing to Run It Straight and ‘The Perfect Brain Injury Delivery System’ with Dr Stephen Casper
Perceived Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy and Suicidality in Former Professional Football Players (NFL) With Dr Rachel Grashow
Concussion, CTE and Repetitive Head Impacts with Dr Robert Cantu
Lived Experiences of ‘Probable CTE’ and conneCTErs Board Member; Sarah Willey
Athlete Mentality, Concussion and AFL Premiership’s With West Coast Eagles Legend Will Schofield
From AFL to BackChat Podcast, Sandover Medal and Concussion with Hamish Brayshaw
Concussion, mTBI and Brain Injury Australia with Nick Rushworth
Concussion in Sports: It’s Time to Drop the Tobacco Analogy With Professor Dominic Malcolm
Muay Thai Champion, State of Origin and Concussion with NRLW Athlete Sophie Curtain
Rugby Union Tackle Heights, Techniques and Consensus On A Video Analysis Framework with Dr. Sharief Hendricks
Concussion Awareness and Education With NRL Legend ‘The King’ Wally Lewis
(Re-Release) Former NRL and Super League Star Lachlan Coote
Intersection Between Ethics in Sport and Concussion with Dr Lopez Frías
The History of Rugby Union’s Concussion Crisis, Concussion in Sports Group and Evolution of Concussion Protocols with Professor Tony Collins
What is a Concussion?
After the Count: The Death of Davey Browne, Boxing and Amateur Football Concussion Policies with Stephanie Convery
Water polo, Concussion, Guardian Caps and SoftShox with Dr Nicholas Cecchi
The Brain on Youth Sports, Athletic Trainers and Concussion Research with Dr Julie Stamm
From FIFA World Cup and UEFA Independent Advisory to International Consensus Statement on Concussion in Sport With Professor Jon Patricios
NRL's Pre-Season Trials HIA Assessments and AFL’s Concussion Ladder
NRL, Acting and Health Advocacy with Ian Roberts
From NRLW West Tigers and Women’s U/19s State of Origin to Private Practice with Monique Le Mottee
History of Football’s Origins: Rugby, Soccer, and the NFL with Professor Tony Collins
Nutrition and Supplementation Strategies for Concussion, mTBI and Brain Health with Dr Federica Conti
Behind the Data: Interpretation of Research, Methods, Sample Size and Ethics with Dr Joe Warne
Best of 2024: PART 3: Concussions in Professional Sports: Technology, Doctors, and Legal Challenges
Best of 2024: PART 2 – Concussion, Blast Exposure, Interpersonal Violence, Diagnostic Testing and Effected Populations
Best of 2024: PART 1 – History, What is a Concussion and Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE)
Academic Research Sleuthing with Dr Mu Yang
NRL, Concussion and Player Welfare with Former Melbourne Storm Chief Medical Officer, Dr Jason Chan
Concussed: Sports Uncomfortable Truth with Sam Peters
Understanding Biomarkers and Concussion With Dr Jason Tabor
Baseline Testing to NFL Guardian Caps and Concussion With Kristen Quigley
League of Denial: The NFL, Concussions, and the Battle for Truth with Mark Fainaru-Wada
Australian Sports Commission Concussion Updates, Navigating Workers Compensation and Concussion in Sports Law with Dr. Eric Windholz
Former Welsh Rugby Union Player and Head For Change Co-Founder; Alix Popham
Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE) and Neuropathology With Dr Helen Murray
Navigating Concussions: The Role of Vestibular-Ocular Rehabilitation with Dr. Becky Bliss
Understanding Baseline Concussion Testing and Cardiac Arrest Risks in Athletes with Dr Kimberly Harmon
UFC and Boxing Ringside Neurologist, Dr Nitin Sethi
From NHL Training Camps and Western Hockey League to Youth Concussion Care with Dr Scott Ramsey
Creating and Implementation of Concussion Policies: The Role of Education and Awareness With Dr Stephanie Adams
Military Blast Exposure, Blood Biomarkers and Neuroimaging in mTBI with Dr Sarah Hellewell
NFL, Q-Collars, Woodpeckers and Concussions with Dr James Smoliga
Concussion Management In Para-Athletes: Insights For The Paralympics With Dr Katie Mitchell
Intimate Partner Violence and Traumatic Brain Injury with Dr Paul van Donkelaar and Karen Mason
Concussion Alliance with Malayka and Connor Gormally
Smart Mouth Guards and Concussion With Dr Enora Le Flao
SCAT6 and Concussion Diagnosis
Concussion: A Cultural and Historical Perspective with Dr Stephen Townsend
Navigating Concussion Rehabilitation with Dr Katie Mitchell
Biomechanics and Sex Differences in Concussion With Dr Jaclyn Caccese
Initial Appointment Post-Concussion/ Whiplash
History of Brain Injuries and Concussion With Professor Stephen Casper
Understanding Whiplash Associated Disorder & The Relationship with Concussion
Navigating Youth Sports and Concussion with Dr. Julie Stamm
Convulsions & Psychological Aspects of Concussions
Sports Law and Concussion with Dr Eric Windholz
Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE) and Concussion with Dr Rowena Mobbs
Concussion Talk, Nutrition and Supplementation
Retired NRL and Super League Star Lachlan Coote
What Is A Concussion and 5 Common Myths
Sports Related Concussion With Professor Alan Pearce
Metabolic and Sleep Components of Concussion
Vestibular and Oculomotor Components of Concussion
AFL Concussion Inquest & Findings
Rugby Union concussion litigations and the proposed AFL concussion rules changes
Brief Description of the 12 Cranial Nerve’s
Concussion and Cervical Spine Dysfunction
Post-Concussion Headaches
The Miss Interpretation of Concussion Diagnosis & The Physiological Systems Involved In A Concussion
Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE) And The Links With Concussion
Evidence Based Practice and How to Interpret the Research
Concussion and Sub-concussive Impacts
Biomechanical Forces of Concussion
Concussion and It's Relationship With The Media
Blood Flow and Concussion
Concussion in Sport: Consensus Statement
What Is A Concussion Part 2: Abnormal Physiology
What Is A Concussion Part 1: Normal Physiology
What Is A Concussion And Possible Loop Holes Being Exploited In Concussion Protocols
Concussion Overview, Definitions and Epidemiology
Introduction