A new podcast featuring AUT academics and former All Blacks that hopes to demystify concussions and provide greater insight into the risks and benefits of playing contact sports.
The Future of Concussion Research, Diagnosis and Treatment
Professor Patria Hume, Professor Alice Theadom, Associate Professor Mangor Pedersen, Christi Essex, and Charlotte Bray explore the future of concussion research, diagnosis, and treatment, highlighting New Zealand's leading role in the field in this interview episode.
27 Feb 2025
Echoes of the Past
The second episode of Echoes of Impact features Dr Helen Murray, Dr Stephen Kara and ex-All Black Conrad Smith.
Dr Murray, from The Centre for Brain Research at University of Auckland was also captain of Aotearoa's ice hockey team. She talks about what happens inside your head when you get a brain injury and how the tragic death of Billy Guyton, a former Māori All Blacks player, could help with a breakthrough in the understanding of brain injuries.
Dr Kara, Sport and Exercise Physician at Axis Sports Clinic, then talks about his history of working with athletes with concussions and how his mission is to help ensure concussions don't continue to impact sports players after they've given up playing.
Meanwhile double World Cup winner Conrad Smith, who's now Head of High Performance and Player Welfare at International Rugby Players, talks about his history of head knocks and whether he'd allow his children to play rugby.
Echoes of Impact is written and hosted by veteran journalist Alison Mau.
21 Jan 2025
The culture of rugby in Aotearoa and the Pacific
The first episode of Echoes of Impact features a conversation between former All Black Frank Bunce and AUT Vice Chancellor Professor Damon Salesa on the culture of rugby in Aotearoa and the Pacific.
AUT Associate Professor Mangor Pedersen talks about the science of mild Traumatic Brain Injuries (mTBI) and concussion.
Echoes of Impact is written and hosted by veteran journalist Alison Mau.
Who has been a guest on Echoes of Impact
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Professor Patria Hume
Professor Alice Theadom
Associate Professor Mangor Pedersen
Christi Essex
Charlotte Bray
Reach and audience
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YouTube views
3,280,304
Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025
Spotify
5.0 / 5
5 ratings
Podcast Authority Score: 31 / 100
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11
Social presence
0
YouTube
93
Engagement
32
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