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/…
Podcast by Conall McCourt
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The January transfer window has slammed shut. Conall McCourt talks with Sporting KC's Carter Augustine on Almiron to Newcastle, as well as other moves in and out of MLS and the Premier League.Από τον Conall McCourt
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Nate Bukaty joins Conall McCourt to discuss Christian Pulisic's move from Borussia Dortmund to Chelsea. Also, with a potential title decider tomorrow between Manchester City and Liverpool we talk some English Premier LeagueΑπό τον Conall McCourt
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I spoke with ESPN's Mark Donaldson to break down the upcoming World Cup Final between France and Croatia. We also speak about what went wrong for England and some VAR chat.Από τον Conall McCourt
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The idea of the podcast is to provide an opportunity to expats living in the States to keep up with all the GAA action back home. I also hope to promote Gaelic Games here in the US. I hope to provide a platform that will enable GAA lovers from Ireland to keep up with the game and its developments over the summer in the States.On the first episode o…
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I am joined by ESPN's Mark Donaldson to discuss the possibility of Steven Gerrard taking the managers job at Rangers and what it could mean for the former Liverpool captain and the Glasgow club.Από τον Conall McCourt
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Hear why I think this poor Chelsea team can be champions next year. Also I spoke to Matthew Markstone from the California based "Dellivery" podcast on the appointment of Mark Hughes and what it means for his side's chances of beating the drop. Later I spoke with MLS sideline reporter Carter Augustine about the CONCACAF Champions League.…
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