RUGBY UNION: The Growth & Challenges Facing Women's Rugby
In this first of a three-part series on rugby union, we discuss the women's game with passionate rugby journalist Jess Hayden. We delve into the rapid growth in participation, viewership and interest ...
27 Okt 20221h 11min
When Science Collides: The Blake Leeper Controversy Unpacked
The question as to whether disabled athletes with prosthetic limbs can compete in able-bodied events has been steeped in controversy since the days of Oscar Pistorius in 2009. But since American Blake...
19 Okt 20221h 56min
Unpacking The Truth Behind Exercise and Protein Supplementation
Few have studied protein in sports as much as Prof Stuart Phillips, from the Department of Kinesiology at McMaster University in Ontario, Canada. Together with the team, Phillips shares some of the la...
11 Okt 20221h 35min
Beware The Sugar Bonk ! / Tennis' Latest Prodigy / Is Evenepoel Cyclings' Real Deal?
From the young talents of US Open champion Carlos Alcaraz and Tour of Spain champion Remco Evenepoel to the good and the bad of commentators, the team wrap up a week of sporting action plus delve into...
14 Sep 20221h 7min
SOS SPECIAL: Jenna's Crawl: Tales from an elite ultra runner
Elite ultra runner Jenna Challenor made headlines during the recent 89km (56-mile) Comrades Marathon when she crawled across the finish line on all fours to finish fourth. Mike Finch talks to her abou...
8 Sep 202228min
Why Humans Are Designed To Run Long / Comrades Marathon Wrap /
The team take a look at the world of endurance running after the recent Comrades Marathon and discuss why humans are so successful at long distance running. We discuss adaptations and physiology, how ...
7 Sep 20221h 25min
How To Breathe Better!
The team speak to cardiopulmonary physiotherapist Samantha Holtzhausen about the role of effective breathing in life and exercise. Holtzhausen explains why good breathing can aid performance, reduce i...
30 Aug 20221h 25min
Sniff, Sneeze! The Low Down on Allergies and Sport
From amateur to pro, allergies affect a relatively large proportion of athletes. But the latest treatments and protocols could end the suffering. The team talk to specialist allergologist Prof. Claudi...
24 Aug 20221h 18min
