If you want to get angry at us this is the episode to do it. In this one, we join forces to come up with some rule changes to some of the most loved sports in the world. Consider this our formal apology in advance...

On this episode of The Sports Engineering Podcast, we wrap up the year with Dr Janie Cournoyer by delving into one of the most challenging problems in sports medicine: diagnosing head injuries. We explore why concussions are so difficult to identify, measure, and manage, and unpack how the brain’s ability to compensate complicates both diagnosis and decision-making. We discuss how engineers and clinicians navigate the grey space between objective data and subjective symptoms, reflecting on what we can measure, what we can’t, and why understanding that gap matters.

In this Off the Clock episode we dive into the topic of footballs. In light of the new World Cup ball release, we debate whether footballs have favoured strikers over goalkeepers, if men’s and women’s tournaments should use the same ball, and how weather, altitude, and smart technology can give us a lot to talk about...

This week on The Sports Engineering Podcast, we sit down with Associate Professor of Orthopaedics Dr. Katie Rizzone to explore one of the most overlooked yet essential pieces of sports equipment: the sports bra. From the chaos of inconsistent sizing and runaway bra pads to the deeper engineering challenges behind product development, Katie brings an honest clinical perspective shaped by daily patient care and research.

In this Off the Clock we head over to Canada (virtually) where the CFL is rolling out major rule changes, and fans aren’t sure what to make of it. We explore whether these shifts actually help the sport, or simply tamper with tradition, and look at other games that have reinvented themselves...for better or worse.

In this episode, we sat our hot pants down with Professor George Havenith from Loughborough University. We chatted about everything from sweaty spines to heated cycling trousers, uncovering why body temperature matters far more than you think. If you have ever wondered about the world of engineered apparel and the science driving its evolution, this is the one for you.

Strap in or clip into this episode of The Sports Engineering Podcast where we talk about urban planning. From Amsterdam’s cycling utopia to the “concrete jungles” of North America, we explore how city design influences the way we move, play, and live. Can better bike lanes really make healthier, more active communities? And what can sports engineering teach us about building cities that move as well as we do?

In this episode of The Sports Engineering Podcast, we dive into the science of performance with Dr. Assaf Yogev, exercise physiologist, coach, and research scientist at Arc’teryx. From cycling and muscle oxygenation to the future of wearables, we discuss how near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS) provides real-time insight into muscle oxygenation and athletic performance. We also explore the balance between lab research and real-world application, how human-centric design drives innovation in outdoor gear, and why the best engineering starts from the inside out.

Is the future of sport in the stadium… or on the sofa? In this episode, we explore how technology, comfort, and convenience are reshaping the fan experience. It’s time to decide: will the next generation of fans turn up, or just tune in?

We decided to take stock this week and reminsce about some of the episodes we've already got in the locker. This is our 30th Episode so we celebrated that by talking about the themes and threads that weave our seemingly independent guest episodes together to tell one big sports engineering story.

Also if you're new, we hope this helps to guide you towards the episodes that interest you most.