Experts in Sport: The Loughborough University Sportcast, a podcast which brings together sporting excellence and academic knowledge. Hosted by the School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences at Loughborough University.
Experts in Sport
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130 episodes
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Experts in Sport: The Loughborough University Sportcast, a podcast which brings together sporting excellence and academic knowledge. Hosted by the School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences at Loughborough University.
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8/29/2019
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Recent Episodes
June 17, 2026
E114: The FIFA 2026 World Cup - A Challenging Environment and How Players should Prepare for it
<p>What does it take to perform at the 2026 FIFA World Cup? In this episode, host Martin Foster is joined by experts Dr Lee Taylor, Dr Chris Esh, Professor Christa Janse van Rensburg, and Dr Valérie Bougault to break down the science behind competing across extreme heat, altitude, long-haul travel, and challenging environments. From heat acclimation and recovery strategies to jet lag and air quality, this is a behind-the-scenes look at how teams prepare for football’s biggest stage.</p><p>2026 World Cup 3:46</p><p>Heat Preparation 5:45</p><p>Travel and Sleep 19:51</p><p>Altitude 29:11</p><p>Air Quality 40:07</p><p>Working together 49:21</p><p>Who is going to win? 54:35</p><p></p>
June 10, 2026
E113: Building the Global Game - FIFA, Football Development, the World Cup, and the Future of Football.
<p>In this episode of the Experts in Sport, we explore the global role of FIFA as the world builds towards the FIFA World Cup. Host Martin Foster is joined by FIFA high-performance specialists Richard Allen and former international footballer Philippe Senderos, the discussion goes beyond the tournament itself to examine how football is developed worldwide—from grassroots talent pathways to global policy, investment, and opportunity. Blending personal insight with expert analysis, the episode offers a unique look at how the World Cup shapes the game on and off the pitch.</p><p>What does a World Cup feel like? 5:54</p><p>Philippe's highlights 13:14</p><p>What has changed? 20:39</p><p>FIFA's role 23:18</p><p>Development worldwide 28:01</p><p>This World Cup 49:33</p><p>Who's going to win? 55:56</p>
May 27, 2026
E112: Inside the Enhanced Games: What Really Happened In Vegas
<p>This episode of Experts in Sport dives into the controversial launch of the Enhanced Games. Host Martin Foster is joined by Dr Alex Thurston and Dr Mat Dowling, speaking live from Las Vegas, the discussion explores what really happened at sport’s most debated new event—unpacking performance, ethics, athlete welfare, and whether this represents the future of sport or simply a bold marketing experiment.</p><p></p><p>Enhanced Games in reality 2:02</p><p>Views of the games 16:59</p><p>Transparency and preparation 41:07</p><p>Market value 47:51</p><p>The future 53:39</p>
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