The Sporting Blog Podcast

James de Lacey - Strength and Conditioning: What, why and How

On todays’s podcast, Oli talks to internet entrepreneur and strength and conditioning coach James de Lacey [https://jamesdelacey.com/]. On today’s podcats they discuss James’ career as a trainer and strength coach The basics of strength and conditioning - why do pro’s do it, why should you do it? S&C for kids in sport. When is the right time? How to start a S&C programme and what it might entail Performance-enhancing drugs and the shady side of pro sport Check out more health and fitness-related posts here [https://thesporting.blog/fitness]. Check out James’ sites below; Sweet Science of Fighting [https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/] Lift big eat big [https://liftbigeatbig.com/]

Jacob Pritchard Webb - Horse Racing in France

On today’s Sporting Blog podcast Oli Harris talks with Jacob Pritchard-Webb, ex-jockey turned international bloodstock agent, On today’s podcast they discuss Racing in France The life of a bloodstock agent Differences between French and UK racing Living with a life-changing injury General discussion about the state of British racing Follow Jacob on Twitter/X [https://twitter.com/jacobwebb9622] Read Jacob’s guide to French Racing on The Sporting Blog [https://thesporting.blog/blog/an-insight-into-french-racing]

Leigh Steinberg - Will the NFL have a franchise AND a Superbowl in London?

Oli talks to legendary super agent Leigh Steinberg about the possibility of an NFL franchise in London, and the chance of London hosting the Superbowl. On today's podcast Oli & Leigh discuss; Intro to Leigh's career How the NFL London games have been received back in the US The suitability of London for a full-time NFL franchise The possibility of playing America's showpiece sports event, The Superbowl, in London How the NFL has changed for the better and the worse over the last 40 years About Leigh Steinberg Premier sports agent, entrepreneur, best-selling author, and CEO of Leigh Steinberg Sports and Entertainment Holdings, is best known for his work building athletes into stand-alone brands. He is often credited as the real-life inspiration for the Oscar-winning film Jerry Maguire. Leigh has represented many of the most successful athletes and coaches in football, basketball, baseball, hockey, boxing, and golf, including the number one overall pick in the NFL draft for an unprecedented eight times in conjunction with 62 total first-round picks. With an unrivalled history of record-setting contracts, Leigh has secured over $4 billion for his 300+ pro-athlete clients and directed more than $750 million to various charities around the world. Over the course of his career, Leigh has been featured on numerous national television programs, including 60 Minutes, Larry King Live, The Today Show, Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous, and many more. He has been profiled in a host of magazines, including Business Week, Sports Illustrated, ESPN The Magazine, People, Forbes, Playboy, GQ, and FHM. He currently resides in Newport Beach, CA. For more interesting sports podcasts please follow The Sporting Blog Podcast; Apple Podcasts [http://4ty.me/z0hb39 ] Google Podcasts [http://4ty.me/ofc8a6] Spotify [http://4ty.me/wlondn] Check out more incredible NFL content [https://thesporting.blog/nfl]

Sam Peters - Concussed

On today’s Sporting Blog Podcast, Oli chats to Rugby writer Sam Peters about his new book, Concussed [https://www.concussed.media]. ‘Concussed’ is the culmination of over 10 years of work by Sam, studying the impact and evidence surrounding head injuries in professional Rugby Union. On the Podcast Oli & Sam discuss: Intro to Sam and his love for Rugby Defining ‘concussion’ Not just a Rugby problem Responsibility for player welfare Risk of Doctors as employees of a club/country Player Opinion, past and present NFL [/nfl]approach to head injury You can buy ‘Concussed’ here [https://www.concussed.media]! For more hard-hitting and questioning articles on sports check out The Sporting Blog - the best sports blog on the internet [https://thesporting.blog] Follow Sam on Twitter [https://twitter.com/plantedsam]!

Viv Anderson - Local Hero

Viv Anderson played under Biran Clough for Nottingham Forest, and won the First Division and the European Cup, twice! He also won the League Cup and was famously the first black footballer to play for England. Viv sat down with Oli Harris to discuss the film, but also to chat about Mr Clough, tactics and whether football has really changed much apart from the commercial benefits!