Headfirst: A Concussion Podcast

• History of Australia vs England Ashes Rivalry with Dr Tony Collins

  Send us a textIn today’s episode, we have the honour and privilege to be joined once again by Professor Tony Collins, who previously featured in Episodes 61 and 70. Professor Collins is a renowned historian and Emeritus Professor, widely regarded as a leading authority in the field of sports history. Over the course of a distinguished career spanning several decades, he has authored more than a dozen books and is a four-time recipient of the prestigious Aberdare Prize. His expertise has also been featured in major media outlets, including BBC Radio 4’s Sport.(01:30) - Origins and History of The Ashes? (03:10) - Why It Synonymous with Cricket Only?(05:20) - How Was the Australian V England in Sports Built?(10:40) - Biggest Historical Moments in Ashes Series?(14:30) – The Cricket Bodyline Series(16:21) – First Rugby League Ashes Series(20:00) – Meaning of Beating Our Foe’s in the Ashes (25:45) – Players picking Elegances (29:17) – What Keeps the Ashes Alive?(34:30) – Dr Tony Collin’s Favourite Ashes Moments(44:26) – Cricket and Politics(47:00) - Roy Francis: Rugby’s Forgotten Black LeaderTony Collins:x/twitter: @collinstonyhttp://www.tonycollins.orgRugby Reload Podcast: http://www.rugbyreloaded.comSubscribe, review and share for new episodes which will drop weekly Social media:Twitter: @first concussionFacebook: Headfirst: A concussion podcastInstagram: Headfirst_ Concussion  Email: [email protected]

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• Chris Benoit, No Helmets or Shoulder Pads and Abuse in USA Swimming With Irvin Muchnick

  Send us a text⚠️ Content Warning:This episode contains discussion of suicide, murder, and abuse,Listener discretion is advised.Today’s episode features an in-depth conversation with Irvin Muchnick, an acclaimed independent journalist and author whose fearless investigations have exposed the darker, hidden side of sports. Irvin’s reporting has been featured in leading outlets such as Sports Illustrated, People, The Washington Monthly, the magazine sections of The New York Times, and as a contributing writer for Salon.He is the author of several powerful books, including Chris & Nancy: The True Story of the Benoit Murder-Suicide and Pro Wrestling’s Cocktail of Death, Concussion Inc., and Without Helmets or Shoulder Pads: The American Way of Death in Football Conditioning. His most recent work, Underwater: The Greed-Soaked Tale of Sexual Abuse in USA Swimming and Around the Globe, continues his focus on systemic corruption and abuse in youth and Olympic sports.In this episode, we dive into Irvin’s  reporting, the ethical challenges of covering tragedy in sports, and the broader cultural issues that allow exploitation  (01:10) - Journey into investigative journalism (04:40) - Chris Benoit and Irvin’s Journalistic Work in Concussion/ mTBI(11:10) - Narrative Around Public Health Harm’s in mTBI/ Injuries(17:15) - Are We Desensitised?(23:00) – WWE Wellness Policy(31:24) - Without Helmets or Shoulder Pads: The American Way of Death in Football Conditioning.(39:52) - Underwater: The Greed-Soaked Tale of Sexual Abuse in USA Swimming and Around the Globe.(44:00) – How Does Irvin Keep Going in Investigative Journalism?  Irvin Muchnick: https://concussioninc.net/?page_id=14210Twitter/ X: @irvmuch   Subscribe, review and share for new episodes which will drop weeklySocial media:Twitter: @first concussionFacebook: Headfirst: A concussion podcastInstagram: Headfirst_ Concussion  Email: [email protected]

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• From Canada to Perth Thunder Captain and Australian Ice Hockey Representative with Dr Jamie Woodman

  Send us a textIn this episode, we sit down with Dr. Jamie Woodman, chiropractor and captain of the Perth Thunder in the Australian Ice Hockey League, the premier competition in the southern hemisphere. Jamie’s career on the ice stretches back more than ten years, beginning with a bold move to Canada at just 16 to skate with the Banff Bears, followed by time in the U.S. with the Palm Beach Hawks. Since then, he’s gone on to represent Australia at multiple levels, wearing both the “C” and “A” for club and country while balancing life as a dedicated health professional.(01:00) - Journey into the World of Ice Hockey(02:45) - Pathways in Australia(04:35) - Overseas at age of 16 years old and Differences in Styles(08:30) - Hockey and Brief Overview (11:09) - Hockey Injury Leading to Chiropractic Professional(15:00) - Base Line Testing and Set Up in Australian Ice Hockey(19:24) - Personal Perspective of Impacts in Hockey(21:58) – Physical Toll of the Travel Schedule  (25:21) – Favorite Moments in Jamie’s Career(27:45) – Stories Form the Locker Room(30:00) – Where Can You Find JamieWillagee Chiropractic: https://www.willageechiropractic.com Instagram: @jamie_woodman   Subscribe, review and share for new episodes which will drop weeklySocial media:Twitter: @first concussionFacebook: Headfirst: A concussion podcastInstagram: Headfirst_ Concussion  Email: [email protected]  

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• AFL Concussion Claims, Class Actions and the Legal Fallout with Dr Eric Windholz

  Send us a textToday we are honoured to invite back by popular demand, returning guest Dr. Eric Windholz, a highly respected expert in sports law and regulatory theory. A senior lecturer at Monash University and a member of several prominent sports law boards, Dr. Windholz has been a favourite among listeners since his appearances in Episodes 28 and 49.In this episode, he returns by popular demand to delve into the latest legal developments surrounding sports injuries and insurance, a topic many people have requested.  (01:26) - Backgrounds of the AFL lawsuits and Medical Retirements(03:44) - Why De-class a Lawsuit and Implications (08:00) - Legal Case: Club vs Organisations(12:00) - Possible Club Doctor Litigation(13:38) – Trials by “Time Block”(15:05) – Second Class Action Lawsuit(16:32) – Possible Reasons Why Players Involve Clubs(18:17) – Medical Retirement of Players(20:00) – Insurance on Medical Retirement (22:20) – Medical Payouts(25:20) – AFL/ AFLPA Hardship Fund (27:45) – Possibly Implications at Community Level(32:06) – Biggest Case in Australian Sport Which Set Legal Precedence  Book chapter: Footballers, Umpires and Boxers in the Supreme Courthttps://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=5277759 Journal: Professional athletes and injury insurance: A better way forwardhttps://journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1177/1037969X251337131 Subscribe, review and share for new episodes which will drop weeklySocial media:Twitter: @first concussionFacebook: Headfirst: A concussion podcastInstagram: Headfirst_ Concussion  Email: [email protected]

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• Concussion and The Intersection of Gender, Culture and Biopsychosocial Perspectives with Dr Matt Ventresca and Dr Kathryn Henne

  Send us a textWelcome Back to Headfirst: A Concussion Podcast. Today we have the honour and privilege to be joined by Dr Matt Ventresca and Dr Kathryn Henne. Dr. Ventresca is a critical sports studies scholar and Research Associate at Western University and Brock University, as well as a Visiting Fellow at Australian National University. His decade-long research focuses on how social and cultural inequalities shape our understanding of brain injuries in sport, especially concussions and CTE, examining the roles of media, science, and public narratives. He has also held research positions at Georgia Tech and the University of Calgary.Professor Kathryn Henne directs the School of Regulation and Global Governance (RegNet) at ANU and is a leading expert in regulatory governance. Her work explores how science and technology influence health, safety, and social policy, with a special focus on concussion and CTE regulation. Dr. Henne has published over 76 academic articles, cited more than 1,700 times.  00:30 - Episode Introduction 01:30 - What is a Concussion, Repetitive Head Impacts and CTE?  06:30 - Biopsychosocial Models/ Qualitative Research with Concussion? 13:14 – What is Meant by Functionalism in Concussion? 19:05 - Concussion Across Gender 32:44 - CTE a defence for murder or A Criminal mind?  42:24 – Cultural Aspects of CTE 45:23 – Violent Impacts: How Power and Inequality Shape the Concussion Crisis   Dr Matt Ventresca:https://mattventresca.caGoogle Scholar: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=L-UuJWkAAAAJ&hl=en Dr Kathryn Henne:https://katehenne.comGoogle Scholar: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=PIyJCfAAAAAJ&hl=en  Books Violent Impacts: How Power and Inequality Shape the Concussion Crisis: https://www.amazon.com.au/Violent-Impacts-Inequality-Concussion-Crisis/dp/0520396987/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0  Sociocultural Examinations of Sports Concussions:https://www.amazon.com.au/Sociocultural-Examinations-Sports-Concussions-Ventresca/dp/1032085320   Subscribe, review and share for new episodes which will drop weeklySocial media:Twitter: @first concussionFacebook: Headfirst: A concussion podcastInstagram: Headfirst_ Concussion  Email: [email protected]

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