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/…
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Florida Rookie: The Mountain is Back; Max Fried Debuts; Buster Talks to Orioles Fanatic; Ronald Acuña Jr. Returning; Padres & Angels Previews
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1:05:05Eduardo Pérez and Buster are together in Florida at Spring Training! They chat about Felix Bautista’s return to the mound, Adley Rutschman’s first career struggles, a throwback in Tomoyuki Sugano, Buster’s chat with the Orioles fan in the stands, the Cardinals needing production from their young outfielder, the best way for the Cardinals to handle …
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Hanging with Julio: Latest Spring Training Intel on Red Sox, Mets, Orioles; Reds & Rays Previews
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Tim Kurkjian and Buster catch up in-person at Spring Training in Florida. They discuss Paul Skenes' new pitch, moving parts in Red Sox camp, Alex Bregman integrating into the team, Juan Soto’s influence in the Mets clubhouse, Felix Bautista’s return to the Orioles, and what Nolan Arenado told Tim about his situation with the Cardinals. Then, Jeff B…
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Restoring Order: Who's Buster's No. 1 Starting Pitcher?; Uniform Changes; Astros & A's Previews
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David Schoenfield and Buster discuss Buster’s top-10 starting pitchers in MLB, why Buster’s son told him he was wrong, Buster’s thoughts as he assembles his relievers list, and if Dave agrees with Buster’s No. 1 at the other positions. Then, Todd Radom returns to shares tales of his travels, the changes to expect in this season’s uniforms and his t…
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Meaningless?: Small Sample Spring Training Overreaction; Do the Mets Have Enough Pitching?; Tigers & Brewers Previews
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1:04:26Hembo and Buster discuss small Spring Training samples from Sandy Alcantara, Elly De La Cruz and Garrett Crochet. And, Hembo shares his thoughts on Buster’s latest positional ranking. Then, Matt Vasgersian stops by to talk about the Mets’ secret weapon, the Yankees changing its facial hair policy, why the Blue Jays should pay Vladimir Guerrero Jr. …
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Preview Season: Terry Francona’s Approach to ABS; Nolan Arenado Should Focus on Baseball; Dodgers & Cubs Previews
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Jesse Rogers and Buster discuss Mookie Betts quitting pickleball to play more golf, Terry Francona’s concern testing out the ABS System, where things stand between the Cardinals and Nolan Arenado, the outlook for the White Sox, and why the Cubs need to make the playoffs. Then, The Baseball Tonight Podcast’s team previews begins with Taylor McGregor…
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Entertainers: Vinnie Pasquantino on Connecting with Fans, ABS System, Bobby Witt Jr. "Holy Crap" Moments; Rapid-Fire Offseason Review
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Hembo and Buster review the offseason and discuss which team had the most surprising offseason, which signing they can’t wrap their heads around, which team will squander its rotation and which team threaded the needle perfectly. Then, Kansas City Royals first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino stops by to talk about the importance of reaching out to fans,…
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"No": Blue Jays & Vlad Jr. Negotiations Go Bust; Rafael Devers Butts Heads with Alex Cora; Top 5 Prospects for 2025
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Jeff Passan and Buster discuss the breakdown in negotiations between the Blue Jays and Vladimir Guerrero Jr., what the Blue Jays should do next and how this is similar to the Angels’ handling of Shohei Ohtani. Plus, Rafael Devers doesn’t want to leave third base with Alex Bregman in the picture and Giancarlo Stanton has double tennis elbow. Then, K…
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Cy Young: Tarik Skubal on Meeting Trevor Booker; Top Teams to Watch as Spring Training Begins; Cubs Whiff on Big Opportunity
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Tim Kurkjian and Buster discuss Tim’s admittance into the Strat-O-Matic Hall of Fame, their top pitchers in baseball, which teams Tim’s most excited to see in Spring Training and what the heck are the Cubs doing? Then, AL Cy Young winner Tarik Skubal stops by to talk about his offseason, how he’s preparing for 2025, meeting his favorite NBA player,…
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