
Experts in Sport: The Loughborough University Sportcast, a podcast which brings together sporting excellence and academic knowledge. Hosted by the School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences at Loughborough University.
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 129 | Founded | 7 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Health & FitnessFitnessNutrition | |||

What does it take to perform at the 2026 FIFA World Cup? In this episode, host Martin Foster is joined by experts Dr Lee Taylor, Dr Chris Esh, Professor Christa Janse van Rensburg, and Dr Valérie Bougault to break down the science behind competing ac... more
In this episode of the Experts in Sport, we explore the global role of FIFA as the world builds towards the FIFA World Cup. Host Martin Foster is joined by FIFA high-performance specialists Richard Allen and former international footballer Philippe S... more
This episode of Experts in Sport dives into the controversial launch of the Enhanced Games. Host Martin Foster is joined by Dr Alex Thurston and Dr Mat Dowling, speaking live from Las Vegas, the discussion explores what really happened at sport’s mos... more
In this episode, we explore how climate change is already reshaping sport-from extreme heat disrupting elite competitions to flooded grassroots pitches across the UK.
Host Martin Foster is joined by Elliot Brown, Sustainability Manager at Loughborou... more
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The latest episode on the Enhanced Games was the most balanced and thoughtful summary of it I have heard yet- would recommend this podcast to anyone who tries to approach sport with an open mind and can see positives and negatives to most areas of life.
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A forward-looking conversations-heavy series that blends academic research with practical sport industry experience. Episodes frequently center on how science, data, and policy intersect with real-world sport—covering sustainability, health and wellbeing, performance, events, and the social value of sport. Guests come from universities, governing bodies, and industry, offering case studies, strategic frameworks, and actionable insights for practitioners seeking evidence-based improvements in facilities, programs, and athlete support. A notable strength is the strong link to Loughborough University and related research hubs, which helps translate scholarly findings into tangible initiatives for teams, cities, and communities. This makes the ... more
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Recent guests on Experts in Sport include:
1. Richard Allen
2. Philippe Senderos
3. Alice Thurston
4. Matt Dowling
5. Elliot Brown
6. Jess Silva
7. Wendy Brown
8. Stuart Biddle
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