Best Playing with Research in Health and Physical Education Podcasts (2025)

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384: AIESEP 2026: An Introduction to Taiwan 38:44

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This podcast is the first in a future series covering the AIESEP 2026 conference in Taipei Taiwan June 15-19th 2026. Abstracts close Nov 4th 2025. Here is a link to the blog that has hyperlinks to all of the suggestions from Alicia https://aiesep.org/aiesep-2026-an-introduction-to-taiwan/ Here is a link to the conference website where you can submi…

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383: The Editors Podcast 1:22:00

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To shed light on the journal publishing process, I recently spoke with editors from some of the leading journals in our field: the Journal of Teaching in Physical Education (JTPE), Quest, Physical Education and Sport Pedagogy (PESP), and Curriculum Studies in Health and Physical Education. This podcast covers the structure and scope of the journals…

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Is Tricking Just Generosity? The Truth About Power, Provision, & Playing Yourself Feat. The Pod Peeps 1:01:21

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Izzy is back with the PodPeeps — Jesse, Tevin, and JR — for one of the most honest and entertaining conversations of the season. Recorded live in Atlanta, this in-person episode dives deep into the world of “tricking”: what it is, what it isn’t, and why so many people pretend not to be doing it… while doing it. From sugar daddies to spontaneous gif…

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Sleeping on Potential: Diddy, Kyren Lacy’s Case Reopened & Tyler Lepley Being the Only Black 56:52

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382: Socializing the Professoriate: Faculty Roles in Physical Education Teacher Education 53:58

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Charlie Kirk, Overcoming Lyme Disease & the War on Men’s Potential Feat. Jonathan Otto 1:01:39

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This week on PSA: The Mental Health Podcast, we’re diving deep into potential, purpose, and the fight to stay awake in a world full of numbing. In this raw and revealing conversation, Izzy is joined by investigative journalist, wellness advocate, and documentary filmmaker Jonathan Otto, whose work has reached millions globally. The two discuss ever…

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381: (Scandinavian Article Club) Using self study methodology in teacher education contexts 58:58

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In this first Scandinavian edition of Playing with Research, Dean Barker and Robin Lindgren Fjellner take the opportunity to find out more about self study of practice from New Zealand scholars Dawn Garbett and Alan Ovens. Dawn and Alan are at the University of Auckland. They have been doing self studies within teacher education and physical educat…

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Did Young Thug Just Say You Gotta Be WHITE to Win?! | Trump, Med Beds & Suicide Unpacked 24:29

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Izzy returns for a solo edition of Mental Man Monday, and this one pulls no punches. The episode begins by reflecting on last week’s powerful conversation, “Is Ending Your Life Selfish?”, a follow-up to the original 2021 episode that many were too uncomfortable to face. But as Izzy explains, that silence is part of the problem. Men’s mental health …

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380: Teaching with AI (a book club) 1:02:11

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In this episode of the AI Book Club, Risto Marttinen from George Mason University is joined by Dr. Erin Centeio (University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa) and Dr. Sara Flory (University of South Florida) for a rich discussion on the book Teaching with AI: A Practical Guide to a New Era of Human Learning by Jose Antonio Bowen and C. Edward Watson. The convers…

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379: Aussie Book Club Spectrum of Teaching Style part deux 1:19:08

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In this months Aussie Bookclub we discuss the production cluster styles from the Spectrum of teaching styles. WE define the style, talk about our perceived pros and cons, where it fits with Australian National Curriculum, when we have used it with sports coaching and common mistakes/challenges for first time users. This is Part 2 of a podcast as we…

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Is Unaliving Yourself Selfish? Or Are We Just Not Paying Attention? 44:44

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This episode is not for clicks it’s for clarity, conviction, and compassion. In honor of Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, Izzy revisits one of the most intense and necessary conversations from Season 5 this time with a sharper lens, deeper vulnerability, and real-world commentary on what’s changed (and what hasn’t) since that original question w…

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378: Bridging Research and Practice in Physical Education: A Conversation with Dr. Aaron Beighle 50:47

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Risto and Aaron discuss a wide range of issues such as publication, working with teachers, international education, and the state of the field. Aaron Beighle is a professor at the University of Kentucky and is the co-author of elementary and secondary PE methods books as well as a prolific scholar with over 11,000 citations of his work, that he cla…

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Help, I'm Addicted to My Phone Feat. Dr. Patrick Porter 1:11:43

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We live in a world where prayer, silence, and stillness feel unbearable — not because we’re lazy, but because we’re addicted. In this eye-opening episode of PSA: The Mental Health Podcast, Izzy is joined by Dr. Patrick Porter, founder of BrainTap and a global authority in neuroscience and cognitive health, to unpack how phone addiction has become t…

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377: PE teachers’ acceptance and use of a fitness-based software (PLT4M) 44:56

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Risto is joined by Dr. Sean Fullerton from Towson University to discuss a recent article in JTPE that covers teachers acceptance and use of a fitness based software, specifically PLT4M Here is the full cite to the article: Fullerton, S. A., Gaudreault, K. L., Simonton, K. L., Shiver, V. N., & Kravitz, L. (2025). Physical Education Teachers’ Accepta…

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376: Theory Breakdown The Universal Theory of Acceptance and use of Technology (UTAUT) 7:36

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This is a theory breakdown episode of the universal theory of acceptance and use of technology (UTAUT). It is recorded by Sean Fullerton and is a companion podcast to episode 377 in which he describes research on PE teachers acceptance and use of fitness based technologies where he employed this theory…

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Young Thug’s Leaked Calls, Charlie Sheen’s Confession, and the Truth About Men Who Overshare 40:38

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On this week’s Mental Man Monday, Izzy is joined by a familiar voice and face: Paul Sweatpants. Broadcasting straight outta Minnesota by way of Vegas, Paul taps in to give his raw, real-time reaction to Izzy’s most recent episode featuring Karen Salmansohn. The two revisit the core message of that episode — why we need to outgrow the phrase “this i…

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375: AIESEP PhD Summer School 35:04

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This episode covers (in detail) everything you need to know about the PhD summer school held in Taiwan in June 2026 For details on the funding announcement see the blog post https://aiesep.org/aiesep-announces-landmark-10-year-partnership-with-spectrum-institute-for-teaching-and-learning/ You can find the link to apply here https://www.dropbox.com/…

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374: What article most influenced you? 53:12

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Risto is joined by a group of colleagues to discuss one article that we feel has been most influential on our current or past research. We're talking about articles that have had a profound impact on where our research went and discuss a little about the back story from each. Here are the APA citations of the articles if you want to look them up: R…

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Drake’s BBL, Jim Jones Privilege, & the Rejection Letter That Broke the Internet 47:43

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Labor Day might’ve pushed us to Tuesday, but the energy didn’t miss a beat. In this week's episode of PSA: The Mental Health Podcast, Izzy Baker teams up with JR, host of Real Sht Let’s Talk, to go deep on rejection, masculinity, and the invisible rules that Black men are forced to play by — even when we do everything “right.” From viral barbershop…

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"The Trauma Behind ‘I Am Who I Am’" Feat. Karen Salmansohn 1:10:39

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Season 9, Episode 19 of PSA: The Mental Health Podcast peels back the workings of a phrase many of us lean on: “That’s just how I am.” But what if that’s just trauma hiding in emotional armor? Izzy sits down with bestselling author and leading Behavior Change Expert, Karen Salmansohn, the creative brain behind NotSalmon.com a former advertising cre…

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The Truth About Why Black Men Aren’t Getting Hired Feat. Glenn Bradford 1:15:20

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Season 9, Episode 18 of PSA: The Mental Health Podcast dives deep into the emotional burnout, job market frustration, and silent battles faced by young millennial men. Featuring Glenn Bradford, creator of the Tough Enough brand, this episode doesn’t sugarcoat the reality: sometimes it really feels like having the degrees, certifications, and all th…

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Fear Is the Real Villain, Not Your Ex: Charlamagne, Lil Nas X & Healing Culture 28:58

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After a few weeks off, Izzy returns with a new edition of Mental Man Monday — and this one gets straight to it. First, he owns the break: “I had to take some time off… I forgot how engaged y’all be, so I guess I can’t slack no more.” With that, he jumps into the latest episode recap and the culture-shaking moments that inspired it. The conversation…

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Fear’s the Real Villain — Not Your Ex, Not Your Boss, Feat. Dr. Vadim 58:01

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What if fear is the one running the show — not your ex, not your old job, not even the system? In this powerful conversation with trauma-informed therapist and neuroscience expert Dr. Vadim, we peel back the mask on fear and expose how it hides in plain sight. Whether it's overachievement, avoidance, or straight-up anger, fear knows how to disguise…

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373: Aussie Book Club The Spectrum of Teaching Styles – Reproduction Cluster Styles. 1:24:48

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The Aussie Book Club takes on the Spectrum of Teaching Styles, well half of it at first...they talk about pros and cons of styles A-E, Where it can be used in Australian Curriculum, Where we have used it in sport coaching Common mistakes/errors for first time users Next month is “The Production Cluster Styles F-K…

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Kevin Samuels Ain’t Your Daddy Feat. Kijuan Amey 52:54

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Let’s talk about it. This mic right here? It’s got men acting brand new. In Episode 16 of PSA: The Mental Health Podcast, we pick up right where we left off with Part 2 of our deep dive into the podcasting space—specifically, the rise of men who use podcasts not to heal, but to hurt. This ain't just about noise on the timeline—this is about spiritu…

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372: AIESEP Connect Signature Pedagogies 56:44

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This is the audio from the June 2025 AIESEP Connect on Signature Pedagogies.

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Stay Away from Men with Podcasts? Let’s Talk. 40:36

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Izzy is back with a surprise solo drop and this one might ruffle a few feathers. Inspired by the viral “Stay Away from Men with Podcasts” meme trend, this episode flips the script: What if podcasting isn’t just a cringy trend... but a calling? In Part One of this deep dive, Izzy asks the uncomfortable questions nobody wants to answer. What happens …

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You Got Sight, But No Vision: Nick Cannon’s Regret & Shannon Sharpe’s Exit EXPLAINED 21:58

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Nick Cannon said what a lot of men don’t want to admit — he wouldn’t want his daughters with a man like who he used to be. That clip went viral on The Shade Room via EXTRA, but it wasn’t just gossip. It hit something real. On this week’s Mental Man Monday, I’m solo again — and I’m tapping into that moment heavy. We’re not just talking about Nick Ca…

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You’re Not Stuck, You Just Ain’t Got Vision Feat. Kijuan Amey 1:07:01

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In this powerful new episode, Izzy sits down with Kijuan Amey, motivational speaker, resilience coach, and founder of No Sight, No Excuses, to unpack what it really means to lose your sight but gain a whole new vision. After a life-changing accident that left him blind, Kijuan didn’t just survive; he redefined his purpose. This conversation dives s…

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Your Homeboy Was Never Your Homeboy, Malcolm-Jamal Warner Tribute, & David & Tamela Mann Rumors 24:42

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Izzy Baker returns solo for a special Tuesday edition of Mental Man Monday — and this one carries emotional weight. He opens by revisiting key takeaways from the latest episode of The Mental Health Podcast, “Your Homeboy Was Never Your Homeboy,” which highlights the uncomfortable truth behind broken friendships. One moment stands out: “You ever get…

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When You Realize Your Homeboy Was Never Your Homeboy 48:38

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Season 9, Episode 13 of PSA: The Mental Health Podcast marks Izzy Baker’s return to the mic solo for the first time since the premiere, diving headfirst into a conversation most people are too afraid to have: what happens when you realize your homeboy ain’t your homeboy? Blending personal reflection, social media trends, and biblical truth, Izzy ex…

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Justin Bieber, Love Island & Why Young Men Choose the Wrong Type 1:01:11

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In this episode, Izzy is rejoined by Jessie Holly of Everyone Can’t Go Podcast for a spicy and surprisingly insightful livestream. They start off with a recap of the latest PSA: The Mental Health Podcast episode about relationship types — diving into the question of whether your “type” is actually your downfall. Jessie and Izzy clash (respectfully)…

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384: AIESEP 2026: An Introduction to Taiwan 38:44

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383: The Editors Podcast 1:22:00

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Is Tricking Just Generosity? The Truth About Power, Provision, & Playing Yourself Feat. The Pod Peeps 1:01:21

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Sleeping on Potential: Diddy, Kyren Lacy’s Case Reopened & Tyler Lepley Being the Only Black 56:52

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382: Socializing the Professoriate: Faculty Roles in Physical Education Teacher Education 53:58

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Charlie Kirk, Overcoming Lyme Disease & the War on Men’s Potential Feat. Jonathan Otto 1:01:39

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381: (Scandinavian Article Club) Using self study methodology in teacher education contexts 58:58

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Did Young Thug Just Say You Gotta Be WHITE to Win?! | Trump, Med Beds & Suicide Unpacked 24:29

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380: Teaching with AI (a book club) 1:02:11

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379: Aussie Book Club Spectrum of Teaching Style part deux 1:19:08

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Is Unaliving Yourself Selfish? Or Are We Just Not Paying Attention? 44:44

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378: Bridging Research and Practice in Physical Education: A Conversation with Dr. Aaron Beighle 50:47

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Help, I'm Addicted to My Phone Feat. Dr. Patrick Porter 1:11:43

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377: PE teachers’ acceptance and use of a fitness-based software (PLT4M) 44:56

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376: Theory Breakdown The Universal Theory of Acceptance and use of Technology (UTAUT) 7:36

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Young Thug’s Leaked Calls, Charlie Sheen’s Confession, and the Truth About Men Who Overshare 40:38

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375: AIESEP PhD Summer School 35:04

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374: What article most influenced you? 53:12

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Drake’s BBL, Jim Jones Privilege, & the Rejection Letter That Broke the Internet 47:43

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"The Trauma Behind ‘I Am Who I Am’" Feat. Karen Salmansohn 1:10:39

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The Truth About Why Black Men Aren’t Getting Hired Feat. Glenn Bradford 1:15:20

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Fear Is the Real Villain, Not Your Ex: Charlamagne, Lil Nas X & Healing Culture 28:58

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Fear’s the Real Villain — Not Your Ex, Not Your Boss, Feat. Dr. Vadim 58:01

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373: Aussie Book Club The Spectrum of Teaching Styles – Reproduction Cluster Styles. 1:24:48

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Kevin Samuels Ain’t Your Daddy Feat. Kijuan Amey 52:54

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372: AIESEP Connect Signature Pedagogies 56:44

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Stay Away from Men with Podcasts? Let’s Talk. 40:36

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You Got Sight, But No Vision: Nick Cannon’s Regret & Shannon Sharpe’s Exit EXPLAINED 21:58

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You’re Not Stuck, You Just Ain’t Got Vision Feat. Kijuan Amey 1:07:01

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Your Homeboy Was Never Your Homeboy, Malcolm-Jamal Warner Tribute, & David & Tamela Mann Rumors 24:42

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When You Realize Your Homeboy Was Never Your Homeboy 48:38

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Justin Bieber, Love Island & Why Young Men Choose the Wrong Type 1:01:11