Best Concussion Testing Podcasts (2025)

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Demons left frustrated and does the AFL need to assess their concussion tests? 16:06

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The Pies held off the Demons in a one-point thriller, but should have May and Gawn kept their interaction behind closed doors? What needs to be improved to ensure players are receiving their HIA test promptly? What would Roosy say to Richmond and Gold Coast as they head off for their bye weekend? And he reminisces on his time being inducted into th…

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MIDWEEK RUB | Do Carlton Respond In The Daisy Thomas Cup? Tom Lynch's Ban + It's "Big Boy Month" 32:58

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It's officially "big boy month" according to Daisy Thomas - everyone's going on holidays but he, Damian Barrett and Joey Montagna are all here! Tom Lynch's five-game ban fallout, North Melbourne's centenary celebrations, will Sydney/Fremantle go ahead at the SCG, do Carlton show up against Collingwood + the boys have to tip one upset this week with…

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Lynch's long ban, ump bumps and club's injury stock take 22:40

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Richmond's Tom Lynch has been handed a five-week suspension for his strike for Jordon Butts, what message is the AFL sending to its players with the longest ban of the season? The AFL is also cracking down on players’ careless contact with umpires, is this a bit harsh when very few of the offenses are deliberate? Plus, how are teams handling their …

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‘Absolute garbage’ wildcard round concept and Lynch’s tribunal fate 19:59

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Tom Lynch has a date with the tribunal tonight and with the AFL's focus on action, not outcome, we're set to see him sidelined for at least a month. The sun-seeking AFL are meeting on the Gold Coast, a wildcard round and academies are on the agenda. Plus, Robert Walls is being honoured with his name on a medal awarded to the best-on-ground between …

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The Forgotten 30%: Navigating Life with Persistent Post-Concussion Symptoms 55:42

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Chaandani Khan's story begins with a life derailed. Six years ago, a car accident left this high-achieving event planner with a concussion that transformed her world overnight. The woman who once thrived on 70-hour work weeks, constant travel, and a packed social calendar suddenly couldn't make a sandwich or find matching shoes. The cognitive fog w…

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The great ladder divide and how many weeks will Lynch get? 21:18

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At the completion of the bye rounds a clear gap has emerged after ninth spot, how will this affect the remainder of the season? Tom Lynch has set himself a date with the tribunal after striking Adelaide defender Jordon Butts, how many weeks will he get? Andrew McQualter has plenty of positives to take away from the Eagles’ loss to the Pies. Plus, t…

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SUNDAY RUB | Daisy’s Blatant Triple M Security Breach! Plus Noah Anderson + Jayden Short Live in Studio 1:29:08

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Browny’s souvlaki scoffing world record, Rhino's investigation: Can Stevie J become a quiz master? | Footy Rhino's Footy News: Carlton mess, Brad Lloyd, Dean Cox & the new Lions ruckman? | Crows assistant coach Nathan Van Berlo | Gold Coast skipper Noah Anderson joins us | Daisy breaches Triple M security | The Random Top 5 - Stevie J's best moment…

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AFL Sunday - it was nice of my team mates to help me to seven goals 55:00

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Former Western Bulldogs' captain Bob Murphy is in the chair for Cameron Ling as he and Matt Clinch discuss the AFL news from the weekend.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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SATURDAY RUB | Bill's Massive Hat and the Cricketers Crash the Rub! 1:12:13

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The Saturday Rub is back in the Melbourne Triple M Studios and Bill puts on a stupid massive hat! Bern Nuffs the unexpected, we talk to Gold Coast's John Noble and the Bulldogs' James O'Donnell; and we cross to Barbados and speak to Alex Carey and Travis Head fresh from their first test win over West Indies. Triple M Footy's Saturday Rub is James B…

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AFL Saturday: 'The teams in the bottom 6 of the ladder are just not getting access to the free agents'

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AFL Saturday with Matt Clinch, Mick Malthouse and Luke Ball, reviewing and previewing the AFL matches in Round 16. Today's guest, North Melbourne Coach Alastair Clarkson ahead of the Kangaroos clash against the Hawks at York Park.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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SPECIAL MINI-MATCH - R16 Port Adelaide v Carlton 38:45

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It is one our loosest calls ever.... and the people have asked for it. Join Brenton Yates, Jack Heverin, Isaac Smith, Bernie Vince, Ethan Meldrum, Rhett Biglands as they turn Thrusday night's clash between Port Adelaide and Carlton into a very entertaining affair, including lots of craft, an Irish radio call, and your messages! See omnystudio.com/l…

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Inside the concussion in sports group conference: key takeaways with Prof Jon Patricios & Dr Leigh Gordon. EP#574 24:31

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In this insightful episode, Dr Daniel Tadmor hosts two leading voices in sports medicine—Prof Jon Patricios and Dr Leigh Gordon—for a debrief on the Concussion in Sports Group (CISG) conference. The trio unpacks major updates to concussion management, emerging research themes, and the clinical implications following the Amsterdam Consensus Statemen…

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FRIDAY HUDDLE - Aaron Finch Goes After Browny, Top 5 Sporting Chokes, Blues Slump Further 1:41:27

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The boys start with their top headlines from the last 24 hours - including Carlton's big loss, and a hurdler who had some equipment difficulties. Chief puts the 3rd Umpire from the 1st Test in his slaughterhouse, and Browny is a little fatigued by charity spruikers. Chief puts the boys through a Back To School Quiz, then former Aussie cricket capta…

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Power short-circuits Carlton’s season 23:05

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Carlton have been left with a lot of soul searching to do after their 50-point demolishing by Port Adelaide, is the scrutiny that Michael Voss will be facing valid or is the issue broader than just the head coach? How can the Dockers respond to their thrashing by the Saints earlier this year when they meet again this weekend. Plus, why North are a …

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THURSDAY RUB | Can The Blues Right The Ship, Chad Cornes, Nek Minnit 54:39

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We start with a conversation about the AFL's best golfer, before Isaac talks about Hawthorn's Premiership Reunion party last weekend, then K-Mac comes off the long run over former North Melbourne players boycotting the 100th anniversary event due to AFLW players being invited. The team discuss Carlton's season, and what has led to their poor record…

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Can Carlton quash the criticism?

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It's been both a very short and very long week for the Carlton Football Club and its fans. Can they bring 'maximum effort' tonight against Port Adelaide? Both clubs have omitted four players, is it the change they need or too much pressure for debutant players? Would Port be enjoying Carlton being in the spotlight? And surely a draw would be the wo…

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MIDWEEK RUB | Do Carlton Need A Refresh + What Was On John Longmire's Grand Final SD Card? 34:13

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Dale Thomas is back on the Midweek Rub with Joey Montagna and Damian Barrett - and has he rehashed another story on Agenda Setters last night? Joey's network snitched on Damien Hardwick, a bunch of stars are about to return, is Collingwood a game and a half better than everyone else, what next for Carlton and what exactly was on John Longmire's SD …

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Waverley Park sold and are we down to nine teams? 18:41

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Waverley Park will remained footy focused after the AFL have purchased the ground from Hawthorn, Roosy takes us back to his playing days there. Can any teams below ninth on the ladder make Finals and for those who can’t, how can they make the most of what’s left of the season? Plus, if Port are truly out of finals contention, is now the time for Ke…

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King's clunky knee and umpires cop stern words from player 18:41

8d ago18:41

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We won’t be seeing Max King return to the field this season and Adam Treloar is out for at least six weeks, how can players still contribute to the team from the rehab group? Geelong's Max Holmes gets a warning for addressing umpires, how should players and teams deal with umpiring disagreements? Would Roosy release the audio from the coaching box …

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Cold Plunge, Ketones, and Creatine - Yay or Nay in Concussion Recovery with Dr. Mike T Nelson | E23 31:29

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Dr. Mike Nelson explains how ketones and lactate can serve as alternative fuel sources for the brain after concussion when glucose metabolism becomes impaired. This metabolic insight opens new possibilities for recovery support and symptom management. • Concussions disrupt glucose metabolism in the brain but don't affect ketone and lactate pathways…

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Carlton's efforts 'absolutely deplorable' and the dark art of the tag 32:08

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After the Blues’ loss to North Melbourne, Michael Voss' job is once again under scrutiny. Would Carlton be better off under a different coach? Was the tag Marcus Windhager had on Nick Daicos fair game? Is there a way to adjust the father-son rule to help even out the competition? And the team review the standout moments of Round 15.…

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MONDAY MINI-MATCH - R15 Collingwood vs St Kilda 34:21

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An entertaining game on field, matched by an equally entertaining and chaotic call from the Triple M Commentary Box. Join Barry Denner, Tim Solly, Daisy Thomas, Sarah Hosking, Ash Chua, and Alexandra Bryant for every massive moment - including Barry whacking Tim in the moosh, birthday boy Daisy yelling out the window, and a startled Chu-Man jumping…

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SUNDAY RUB | Dogs CEO Ameet Bains Reveals Hilarious Truth Behind Joey's Saints Departure 1:18:58

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Daisy’s birthday lawn haul Coin tosser Nic Harrison on the show Footy News - injuries, tagging rules, & Carlton update Interview - Dogs CEO Ameet Bains Collingwood’s Scott Pendlebury stops by for a chat RUB Interview with Ben Rutten Best SOO moments The good, bad, & ugly from Rnd 15 Favourite signature moves of players See omnystudio.com/listener f…

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AFL Sunday: 'Chats have been happening throughout the last month ... they're all sounding relatively positive'

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AFL Sunday with Matt Clinch and Cameron Ling. Today's guest, Collingwood Premiership defender Jeremy Howe, following the Magpies 34 point win over the Saints at Docklands Saturday night.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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AFL Saturday: 'We had no passengers'

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AFL Saturday with Corbin Middlemas, Mick Malthouse and Luke Ball, reviewing and previewing the AFL matches in Round 15. Today's guest, Brisbane Coach Chris Fagan, following the Lions impressive 41 point win over Geelong at Kardinia Park.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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SATURDAY RUB | Has Fat Been Photoshopped? 1:15:51

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The Saturday Rub is back the Triple MCG for Carlton and North Melbourne where they're joined by Bredan Fevola and injured Blue Jagga Smith. But the the big issue of the day is has Bill been getting his social media pics photoshopped? Triple M Footy's Saturday Rub is James Brayshaw, Billy Brownless, Bernie Vince, and Damian Barrett See omnystudio.co…

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Time, test, or treatment? How to get athletes back to sport after ACL reconstruction with Dr Roula Kotsifaki. EP#573 16:48

12d ago16:48

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In this episode, Dr. Roula Kotsifaki shares insights from her recent publication in the British Journal of Sports Medicine titled “Is 9 months the sweet spot for male athletes to return to sport after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction?” She offers numerous clinical pearls on the key factors that influence a safe return to sport following AC…

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FRIDAY HUDDLE | Mid-Season Awards, Josh Dunkley, Triple M Footy Cult Figures 1:40:43

12d ago1:40:43

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As Freo gets the job done over Essendon, the boys kick off the show with their top headlines, including Jeremy McGovern being medically retired from footy, and Bob Katter's latest rant about crocodiles. There was a team dinner during the week - including former Huddle members Juddy and Darce, then Chief is worried he's becoming a hoarder. Patrick D…

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Dockers domination and Round 15 preview 27:44

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Luke Jackson and Caleb Serong asserted their dominance to ensure Fremantle remain in the top eight, but are Essendon on the right track? There is increasing talk of the return of the AFL State of Origin, are the players on board? Are the Saints starting to feel the pressure? Plus the team answer all the big questions about this weekend's matches.…

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THURSDAY RUB | Isaac's Marathon, Merrick Watts, All-Australian Locks 1:25:34

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The team welcomes back Isaac Smith after his epic marathon in South Africa for Carrie's Beanies for Brain Cancer. Isaac explains just how hard it was, but also how rewarding it was. Patrick Dangerfield plays game 350 tomorrow night so Isaac pays tribute to his outstanding career, then we look at what people said about Isaac while he was away. Jay Z…

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Luxury sub Fyfe, surface-watch and Danger's milestone magic 20:30

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Paul Roos thinks Freo is pretty lucky to have two-time Brownlow medallist Nat Fyfe on the bench and to be able to rest ruckman Sean Darcy, so how will the Bombers rate their chances? Both GWS and Gold Coast need to prove themselves this weekend in the Expansion Cup. Will Perth Stadium’s surface be able to handle its fourth game in a week plus heavy…

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MIDWEEK RUB | Damo's Latest Mail On Jamarra Ugle-Hagan, Danger's 350th + How Many Teams Are In The Flag Race? 35:01

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We've swung a late change in the Midweek Rub studios with Bernie Vince in to replace Daisy. He talks ex-teammate Danger ahead of game 350, Damian Barrett has plenty of mail from the Western Bulldogs on Jamarra Ugle-Hagan's return, will Oscar Allen play another game for West Coast and how many teams are really in the premiership race? That plus all …

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AFL are getting their Competition Committee back together 17:58

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Andrew Dillon has decided to get some of the AFL’s top brass around a table, what do Poppy and Roosy want to see at the top of their in-tray to sort out? How will Carlton readjust without Harry McKay and Sam Walsh? And all hope isn’t lost for Bombers supporters as they continue to field debutants this season.…

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Roos: Good clubs don't leak information

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Tom De Koning’s meeting with Carlton's top brass is in the paper today, what are the ramifications of leaky clubs? Meanwhile brother Sam De Koning is expected to make a swift recovery from shoulder surgery, is only four weeks out too optimistic? What role does a club's facilities play in the broader picture? And will we see more tackles from Brisba…

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Navigating Exercise Intolerance After Concussion with Dr. Mike T Nelson | E22 54:04

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Dr. Mike Nelson shares his expertise on exercise intolerance after concussion, explaining that neurological limitations, not metabolic fatigue, are the primary barrier to resuming physical activity. The key difference is that your nervous system acts as a brake on performance, preventing your body from accessing its existing physical capabilities. …

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Cats pounce on second spot and Eagles ‘pathetic in the contest’ 30:06

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What's the secret to Geelong's consistent success as they continue to climb the ladder? Is a mid-match TV interview the right time for a coach to call his team 'pathetic?’ Is Port Adelaide's season still alive? Plus, the team discuss the stand-out moments of Round 14.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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MONDAY MINI-MATCH | R14 North Melbourne vs Fremantle 35:50

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Freo manage to hang on away from home... at home. Join Lachy Reid, Ryan Daniels, Xavier Ellis, Mark Cometti, and Tom Atkinson for every massive moment in a see-sawing affair at Optus Stadium See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Triple M

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Luke Beveridge is set to remain out in Footscray until the end of 2027, so what makes a coach either sign on or walk away? Melbourne have reportedly tabled a huge offer for Kysaiah Pickett, is he worth it? Soft Cap Limit changes have been introduced to ensure assistant coaches are retained at clubs, should there be a limit on resources that activel…