In this episode, journalist Nick Smith discusses the fascinating history and cultural significance of sneakers. We explore the evolution of footwear, the psychological impact of shoes, and the engineering behind performance.

In this episode of The Sports Engineering Podcast, we’re joined by Dr. Bryce Dyer—a leading expert with dual PhDs and a focus on prosthetics and parasport.

We break down the fascinating evolution of prosthetic technology and dive into the ethics of “technological advantage,” the economic and research gaps facing elite athletes, and how engineering principles shape not just devices—but debates.

With Matt Rogan we explore how the sports industry can evolve with integrity in an era of rapid transformation. We ask the fundamental question: How sports can professionalise without losing its soul?

Whether it’s about boosting participation, reducing healthcare costs through physical activity, or using tech to create more inclusive fan experiences, this episode is your front-row seat to the future of sport.

We let ourselves go with this one...

The topics discussed here covered the whole spectrum, from mechanical doping debates, to officiating with statistics. If you have ever wondered what our day jobs are, we also cover this too so enjoy a varied listen of us unsupervised.

In this conversation, Dr. Henry Hansen from adidas discusses his journey in sports engineering, focusing on the evolution of football design and an impressive career that includes taking over the music world with concrete and creating footballs that go beyond the realms of planet Earth.

We enter the world of golf club engineering with one of the experts at PING. Dr. Jono Shepherd, an inspirational figure in the field of sports engineering, shares his insights on the beauty of well-applied engineering principles in enhancing the game we know and love. From gender differences to custom fitting, it’s all here…

On a slightly longer episode, we review the amazing career of a Professor in Sports Technology at Loughborough University.

Professor Andy Harland talks to us about his passion for education, the all-important jeopardy of sport, and how sports engineering helps to cultivate a more accessible future in sport.

G Harries works as a footwear developer as part of the team at PUMA that create the football boots worn by some of the biggest names in football.

The team works as a triad of designers, developers and marketing experts to create the perfect blend between art and science in making the football boots we know today.

All things ice hockey or hockey if you're from the same land as today's guest...

Aiden Hallihan spoke to us about what research looks like for ice hockey sports equipment brand, CCM. From sticks to skates, and the delicate balance between innovation and the sports old school traditions, it was amazing to hear how heritage and data analysis work in unison in a unique way in this sport.

How do ducks move in water? And why is it important in maths? Dr Graham Benham explains all there is to know about how we can learn from the maths in nature to give us a competitive edge in the sporting world.

We cover the centuries old sport of Gunwale Bobbing, and how we can take that same concept to competitive rowing and other water sports.

His work has also featured in the Paris 2024 Olympics, where in the veledrome, the distance between two points isn't always a straight line...