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Professor Ross Tucker and Mike Finch
The Real Science of Sport Podcast
World-renowned sports scientist Professor Ross Tucker and veteran sports journalist Mike Finch break down the myths, practices and controversies from the world of sport. From athletics to rugby, soccer, cycling and more, the two delve into the most recent research, unearth lessons from the pros and host exclusive interviews with some of the world's leading sporting experts. For those who love sport. Get bonus content on Patreon...
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Ratings & Reviews
4.8 stars from 727 ratings
Had to stop listening because the misogyny is just too pervasive. This unfortunately goes hand-in-hand with their borderline targeted obsession with trans and DSD athletes, particularly around Paris 2024. Their ideological and often accusatory and hateful commentary about these athletes and lack...Read full review »
AHoffert4890 via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 11/16/24
Best Sport Science Podcast
A world of information so vividly described and combed through without bias or paid promotions. As an amateur athlete this pod is simply the extraordinary
Reegan Anne via Apple Podcasts · South Africa · 11/09/24
Please get over the shoes
Really enjoy this podcast and the many learnings and insights that it offers. I just wish Ross would stop banging on about super shoes, it’s a bore, time to get over it.
Sports Science Fan via Apple Podcasts · Australia · 10/27/24
Recent Episodes
At the recent British Association of Sports & Exercise Medicine (BAsem) conference, the world's most respected journal in sports science - the British Journal of Sports Medicine (BJSM) - openly promoted a presentation done on the trans issue by the author of the controversial book Open Play:...
Published 11/15/24
When Kenyan Ruth Chepng'etich took nearly two minutes off the women's marathon world record, the sporting world was aghast. How did she do it? Shoe tech, nutrition, race tactics? With a doping cloud hanging over Kenyan athletics, it's easy to see why so many are sceptical. Join Prof. Ross Tucker...
Published 10/18/24
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