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Chris Nowinski is a former football player at Harvard University and professional wrestler with WWE, World Wrestling Entertainment. After enduring a career-ending head injury, Chris has dedicated his professional life to serving patients and families affected by brain trauma, particularly Chronic traumatic encephalopathy, or CTE, a progressive neurodegenerative disease that develops after repeated head injuries. Jay and Chris discuss the state of head injuries in American athletics, the difference between advocating for head safety at youth and professional levels, Chris’ newest research, and much more. Episode Chapters (00:00) Intro (00:50) changes in the culture around concussions in the past two decades (02:39) padded helmet technology (03:55) concussion reporting in the NFL (10:35) Chris’ career path and concussion history (14:52) connecting with activists who haven’t themselves suffered a traumatic brain injury (17:42) SHAAKE - a new sign to identify concussions (20:53) Unions can help players advocate for safety policies (23:10) final thoughts and goodbye For video episodes, watch on www.youtube.com/@therudermanfamilyfoundation Stay in touch: X: @JayRuderman | @RudermanFdn LinkedIn: Jay Ruderman | Ruderman Family Foundation Instagram: All About Change Podcast | Ruderman Family Foundation To learn more about the podcast, visit https://allaboutchangepodcast.com/…
A podcast about the intersection of business and sport and pop-culture in Australia
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The Challenge: Create the shortest possible all-time XIII that could beat Australia at the upcoming Rugby League World CupRules: The competitors have to select one player still active in the AFL or NRL finals. All players are assumed to be in their prime. Competitors: Tim and JackPor Heavy Collision Podcast
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The Challenge: Could Canberra field a team that could compete with the on and off field might of Queanbeyan in a game of Rugby League?Rules: Players must be from Canberra and must not have signed for the Roosters.Competitors: Tim, Jack and Hugh CloustonPor Heavy Collision Podcast
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The Challenge: Identify a country town that could field a an all-time XIII man team that could compete with Queanbeyan's all-time Kangaroo and Wallaby filled juggernaut. Rules: The town/city must have 40,000 people or less and Kyrie Irving is not to be named. Competitors: Tim and JackVerdict: Queanbeyan. Always. Wins.…
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