🎙Meet your hosts of the DRUGS AND SPORTS PODCAST!

New Faces, Same mission!⚡️

Pull up a chair as we chat about drugs, supplements and the science behind sports! 🔍

From anti-doping horror stories and dodgy supplement claims to injury myths, recovery hacks and what's actually worth putting in your body.💊 Literally what it says on the can: Drugs, sports and everything else between!

Expect real evidence, strong opinions and a fair bit of laughing along the way. 🔥

Whether you're an athlete, coach, clinician or just nosy about what goes on behind the scenes, you're in the right place.💪

We cover Dickie's journey into sports pharmacy, supplement mistakes athletes often make, and practical steps for getting started in the field. 👉 Don’t forget to follow Dickie Friday for more insights!

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Time stamps:

(00:00) Introduction

(01:02) Get to know Dickie Friday

(01:58) What sparked his interest in sports pharmacy and his journey in sports pharmacy

(06:15) Memorable sports pharmacy experiences and typical day at work

(10:41) Integrating blood test interpretation into sports pharmacy practice 

(15:20) Common supplement or medication mistakes Dickie sees among athletes

(19:06) Use of NSAIDs among athletes 

(19:56) Building credibility in the sports world through being a clinical pharmacist 

Holding conversations with athletes about banned substances 

(25:14) Practical steps for becoming a sports pharmacist

(31:53) Resources to improve sports pharmacy practice 

(35:54) Quick fire chat with Dickie

We chat with Emily Shears—sports pharmacist and founder of the Female Athlete Network—to explore what it really means to support anyone who move with purpose.

From filling gaps in female athlete health to shaking up the pressure in high-performance environments, Em shares bold insights and her vision for the future of sports pharmacy.

Plus: a quick-fire round you don’t want to miss.

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Time stamps:

(00:00-00:22) Welcome and introduction

(00:22-01:28) Meet Emily Shears

(01:28-10:20) Em’s sports pharmacy journey

(10:20-17:15) Sports pharmacy consultancy in Australia

(17:15-23:02) Supporting anyone who exercises with intention as a sports pharmacist

(23:02-29:05) Common gaps in female athlete health

(29:05-36:09) Challenges when working with female athletes in high-performance environments

(36:09-45:47) Biggest challenges in sports pharmacy

(45:47-53:59) Em’s vision for sports pharmacy

(53:59-01:01:54) Quick fire questions for Em

(01:01:54-01:03:26) Closing

Jess and Nilhan provides a recap from the Sports Pharmacy Summit 2025. Tune intop get the highlights and takeaways from the summit, and learn what's next for sports pharmacy.

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Time stamps:

(00:00-03:45) A vibrant and multidisciplinary summit

(03:45-05:00) Third party tested supplements

(05:00-11:42) Female athlete health insights 

(11:43-14:25) Sports cardiology insights

14:25-18:12) Preworkout insights 

(18:12-20:40) Insights from pathfinders of sports pharmacy and what’s next

(20:40-23:09) Overall highlights and closing

Season 3 kicks-off with the inspiring story of a global sports pharmacy leader.

Tune into hear about Mohy's vision, his global insights and advice for emerging sports pharmacists.

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Time stamps:

(00:00) Welcome to Season 3

(02:50) Mohy’s journey into sports pharmacy

(15:10) Medication related challenges in Paralympic sports

(17:48) How healthcare professionals guide athletes in safe and effective medication use

(25:03) Building sports pharmacy education in Egypt

(29:34) How to overcome challenges in setting up sports pharmacy education 

(32:44) Advocacy to include more sports pharmacists in athlete healthcare teams

(40:00) A sports pharmacist dream place to work, Busting myths about sports pharmacy and advice for emerging sports pharmacist

(44:28) Wrap up and closing

Birth control options, GLP-1 agonists' safety in athletes, and timing of supplements during competitions and travel—SEASON FINALE episode dives into the questions others don’t dare to answer, alongside common concerns every athlete asks. Don’t miss it!

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World Pharmacists Day Exclusive Interview with pharmacists of the #paris2024 Paralympics.

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Time stamps:

(00:00) Welcome to World Pharmacist Day Exclusive Episode

(01:19) Get to know Claire May, her journey as a volunteer 

(05:00) Motivation to volunteer at the Paris 2024 and passion for sports pharmacy

(09:17) Compliance with anti-doping regulations as a volunteer sports pharmacist

(14:40) Key take aways for pharmacists who work with athletes

(18:23) Advice for pharmacists to volunteer at sporting events

(22:10) World Pharmacists Day message from Claire May

(25:37) Get to know Somer Helvacı, fun facts about his interest in music

(30:00) Collaborating with a multi-disciplinary healthcare team at Paris

(35:40) Surprising aspects of working with para-athletes

(39:06) Integrating sports pharmacy skills into high-performing athlete health care

(43:45) Innovations in sports pharmacy and their impact on athlete health

(46:40) Unique moments and atmosphere of Paris 2024

(50:00) World Pharmacists Day message from Somer Helvacı

(51:53) Closing

Check out the Top 10 medical highlights of the Paris Paralympics.

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(00:00) Welcome and Paralympics in numbers

(01:09) Highlights of the opening ceremony

(02:26) #1 Concussions in Paralympic sports

(07:41) #2 Stress Fractures and RED-s

(10:50) #3 Pregnant para-athlete

(13:00) #4 Athlete hearing the crowd for the first time

(16:00) #5 COVID-19 continues

(19:20) #6 The Hidden Risk of Paralympic Sports Injuries

(22:55) #7 Assistive technology

(26:05) #8 “Cool” eye coverings

(31:06) #9 Strategic training of para-athletes

(33:47) #10 Mental training

(36:30) What’s next and closing 

Discover the Paralympics and Special Olympics in this episode!

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Time stamps:

(00:00) Introduction and focusing on ability rather than disability

(02:50) Paralympic values and history of Paralympics

(07:39) Paralympic sport categories 

(11:22) Innovative sport equipment of para athletes

(14:53) Anti-doping rules, commonly used medicines and most seen illnesses 

(16:52) Media coverage of Paralympics

(19:14) Understanding the Special Olympics

(20:25) History of Special Olympics and sports categories

(22:55) Requirements of Special Olympics

(24:53) Healthcare management of Special Olympics’ athletes

(28:28) Power of sports to special olympics’ athletes

(31:51) Paralympics and Special Olympics as movements

(33:03) Closing 

Check out the top 10 medical highlights from the Paris 2024 Olympics!

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Time stamps:

(00:00) Welcome and highlights of the Paris 2024 closing ceremony

(04:46) Celine Dion’s comeback from Stiff Person Syndrome

(07:28) Simone Biles, mental health and battling back from setbacks

(12:16) ACL injuries and gender discrepancy

(16:17) Cardboard beds at the Olympic Village and athletes’ sleeping habits

(20:37) Importance of clean sport and Chinese swimmers controversy

(23:46) Pregnant Olympians of Paris 2024

(26:36) Olympian medalists who battle diseases 

(28:57) Seine River safety, cleanliness and illnesses

(32:02) Djokovic winning gold post knee injury surgery

(33:33) Eliud Kipchoge’s DNF at the Paris 2024 Marathon

(36:44) Conclusions and stay tuned for Paralympic Special Episodes