Best CMJ Podcasts (2026)

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Bobby Esbrandt: Building Athlete Profiles Beyond the CMJ 16:48

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1h ago16:48

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In this episode of VALDCAST, Dylan sits down with physical therapist and Impact Sports Physical Therapy founder Bobby Esbrandt to unpack what it really means to assess, treat and develop athletes beyond a single metric. Bobby shares why relying solely on the countermovement jump can leave critical gaps in decision-making, and how building a complet…

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Tyler Collings: Validity, Reliability and Measuring What Matters 30:25

3d ago30:25

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In this episode of VALDCAST, our host Ryan sits down with biomechanist and Griffith University researcher, Tyler Collings, to break down one of the most common and most misunderstood topics in sports technology: validity and reliability. Tyler explains what these terms actually mean in practice, why they’re often confused and how human variability,…

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Taylor Evernden: Bridging Rehab and Performance Through Data, Culture and Care 25:50

8d ago25:50

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In this episode of VALDCAST, Ryan sits down with Taylor Evernden, coach and Co-Founder of ORKA Performance, to explore what truly effective return-to-performance looks like when rehab, performance and people are fully aligned. Taylor shares how ORKA has built a collaborative model that moves athletes seamlessly from acute rehab into performance — b…

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Episode 443: 2025 Year End Music Roundup 26:46

14d ago26:46

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On today's special year-end edition of the cast, we wrap up 2025 with a pretty bow and give you my picks for the top songs of the past year, and also compare them with Billboard's Top Alternative Airplay year-end chart, comparing and contrasting the two charts seeing which songs are on both charts, and how they differ and are unique in their own wa…

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Hannah Marchant: Managing Complex Knees with Data-Informed Rehab 28:28

15d ago28:28

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In this episode of VALDCAST, Dylan sits down with physical therapist at New York City Football Club, Hannah Marchant, to unpack one of the most challenging cases in knee rehabilitation: medial patellofemoral ligament (MPFL) reconstruction, recurrent patellar instability and complex cartilage lesions in a Division I-bound football athlete. Hannah wa…

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Daniel Cohen: Decoding Force Plate Truths 35:32

22d ago35:32

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In this episode of the VALDCAST, our host Ryan sits down with the co-founder of ForceDecks Dr. Daniel Cohen — sports scientist, researcher and long-time leader in force plate methodology. Together they unpack one of the most important (and misunderstood) areas in athlete assessment: what force plate data actually means. Dan breaks down the insights…

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Travis Gaudet: Creating Tech-Informed Cohesion 24:43

28d ago24:43

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In this episode of VALDCAST, our host Dylan sits down with Physiotherapist and ORKA Performance Co-Founder Travis Gaudet to unpack what meaningful technology integration looks like at a company level. Travis breaks down the growth of ORKA’s clinical and educational arms and explains how technology became a central driver in that evolution. We cover…

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Karl Goodman: Building a High-Performance Business — Lessons from Athletes Authority 36:50

1M ago36:50

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In this episode, Ryan sits down with Karl Goodman, co-founder of Athletes Authority, for a deep dive into how one of Australia’s leading performance facilities was built (and rebuilt) through smart use of technology, clear business principles and hard-earned lessons. Karl explains how Athletes Authority used testing and objective data to differenti…

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Tony Shield: The Turning Point in Hamstring Rehabilitation 33:32

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Our host Dylan sat down with co-inventor of the NordBord, Dr. Tony Shield, to unpack the origins of the world’s leading hamstring testing system. In this episode, Tony discusses the evolution of hamstring research, the rise of eccentric training and how a pair of load cells became a global standard for injury prevention and performance. Tony also s…

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Episode 442: Billboard Recurrent Rules 18:17

2M ago18:17

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On today's edition of the cast, we talk about Billboard's recent announcement that they're altering the recurrent rules for songs that have overstayed their welcome on the Hot 100 charts, changes that were largely made due to the current stagnation on the chart from tracks that have overstayed their welcome, and songs that were played relentlessly …

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Jo Clubb: Rethinking High-Performance Careers — From Pro Teams to Consulting 46:09

2M ago46:09

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In this episode of VALDCast, our host Ryan sits down with Jo Clubb — founder of Global Performance Insights and one of the most respected figures in applied sport science — to unpack her journey from elite team environments to life as a private consultant. Jo reflects on formative experiences across the Premier League, NHL and NFL, including her ti…

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Episode 441: A Look Back At The Billboard Modern Rock Chart For October 31, 1998 22:24

2M ago22:24

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On today's all new episode of the cast, we take a look back at the Billboard Modern Rock Chart for the week ending October 31, 1998 and see what was popular on the chart around the time as we were getting ready for Halloween that year, and what artists and songs really mattered to use the most. We take a look at songs from the likes of Goo Goo Doll…

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Lachlan James: Strength Science Simplified — Measuring What Actually Matters 26:07

2M ago26:07

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In this episode of the VALDCast, we sit down with Associate Professor at La Trobe University Dr. Lachlan James — sports scientist, consultant, and founder of ForceLab — to decode one of the most misunderstood areas in performance: strength domains. With modern technology offering hundreds of data points from a single jump or lift, practitioners mig…

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Phil Graham-Smith: Testing With Purpose and The Evolution of ForceDecks 39:19

2M ago39:19

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Our guest today is Dr. Phil Graham-Smith, Reader in Biomechanics and Innovation at Manchester Metropolitan University and co-founder of ForceDecks. Ryan and Phil discuss the origins of ForceDecks, how far it's come since Phil and Dan Cohen first joined up to create the product, the concepts of validity and reliability in force plate testing, and th…

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Episode 440: CMJ Top 250 Alternative Songs 1979-1988 15:27

3M ago15:27

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On today's all new edition of the cast, we take a gander at the CMJ Top 250 Alternative Songs list from 1979-1988, and use that list to imagine what the Billboard Modern Rock Chart would look had it started way earlier back in the 1980's. We plug the gap with songs from the early 80's that defined the era such as Duran Duran's "Hungry Like The Wolf…

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Episode 439: Billboard Modern Rock Tracks - Metal Mania 21:35

3M ago21:35

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On today's all new edition of the cast, we go over some of the hard-rock/metal acts that made an appearance on the Modern Rock Tracks chat over the years, and how their little foray into that world filled in the gap and found their niche among listeners who don't casually listen to their music in the first place. We talk about Metallica's reign on …

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Episode 438: Billboard Modern Rock Tracks - Hip-Hop Crossover 19:07

3M ago19:07

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On today's all new episode of the cast, we take a look at some hip-hop songs that crossed over and appeared on Billboard's Modern Rock Tracks chart. We take a look at how the Beastie Boys, Cypress Hill, and Eminem enjoyed some crossover success on the chart and how it helped expose their sound to listeners from different musical backgrounds and inc…

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Episode 437: 9/11 Banned Songs List 25:27

4M ago25:27

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On today's brand new episode of the cast to kick off the new season, we take a look at the 9/11 Banned Songs list that was issued by Clear Channel in the aftermath of the Sept. 11th attacks that wasn't an outright order, but as a request to not play songs that were deemed insensitive and questionable that contained references with anything that was…

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Episode 436: Billboard Modern Rock Tracks - WFNX Station Playlists 18:31

4M ago18:31

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On today's brand new episode of the cast, we step back in time and check out the playlists for WFNX way back in the day, and find out what songs they were playing back then to the masses and how those songs mirrored what was on Billboard's Modern Rock Tracks chart as well. We talk about the different representation of music genre wise, and how that…

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Episode 435: Billboard Modern Rock Tracks - Cover Songs 19:32

4M ago19:32

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On today's latest episode of the cast, we delve into the plethora of cover songs that graced its way onto the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks over the years, and talk about at how some of these artists made a name for themselves by tackling a cover song that can sometimes be a daunting task, but is definitely worth it in the long run by putting your o…

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Episode 434: Billboard Modern Rock Tracks Milestones 15:16

5M ago15:16

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On today's all new cast, we break down some statistics and records as we go behind the leaderboards on the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks chart and talk about who holds the record for most #1 songs, most chart entries, longest time spent on the chart, and longest reign spent on top of the chart. We discuss some of the major record holders including F…

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Episode 433: Billboard Modern Rock Tracks - Female Singer-Songwriters 19:59

5M ago19:59

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On today's all new episode of the cast, we look at the plethora of female singer-songwriters that dominated on the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks back in the day, and talk about at how their influence paved the way for future singer-songwriters to set the tone and edge for what was to come down the road. We discuss at how Sarah McLachlan got her star…

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Episode 432: Billboard Modern Rock Tracks - Boston Bands 19:25

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On today's all new episode of the cast, we chat about all the Boston bands that got their start and made their mark on the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks chart. So many legendary and established bands from the Bay State got their start on the Modern Rock Tracks chart and we chat about when they debuted, their first song to chart, where they peaked, a…

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Episode 431: Billboard Modern Rock Tracks - Summer Songs 21:38

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On today's edition of the cast, we take a look at songs that dominated the summer going back to 1997 and continuing through 2008, and take a look at why songs get most of their chart life and success during the summer months than any other time of the year, and how these songs came to define our summers when we were hitting up the beach, on vacatio…

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Episode 430: Billboard Modern Rock Tracks - Summer of '01 21:41

6M ago21:41

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On today's all new episode of the cast, we take a look at the songs that dominated on the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks chart during the summer of '01, and talk about how these songs captured the essence of the idyllic, carefree world we lived in at that time when we had more freedom, more independence, and were beginning to get the first taste of a…

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Dr Catherine Logan & Dr Ivan Wong - Redefining Surgical Rehab with Data 29:10

6M ago29:10

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“It’s not just for research anymore — every surgical patient gets tested throughout their recovery.” – Dr Catherine Logan In this episode, orthopedic surgeons Dr Ivan Wong and Dr Catherine Logan join cohosts Mark Opar and Dylan Carmody to discuss how objective measurement is transforming patient care and surgical decision-making. With backgrounds s…

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Episode 429: A Look Back on The Billboard Modern Rock Tracks Chart For July 4, 1998 23:27

6M ago23:27

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On today's all new cast, we take a look back at the Billboard Modern Rock Chart for this week back on July 4, 1998. We go over all 40 songs on the chart, and how all the tracks on this chart perfectly encapsulated the look and feel of the late 90's era with Goo Goo Dolls "Iris" moving into the #1 spot for the first time, and how it ushered in a who…

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Episode 428: Billboard Modern Rock Tracks - The Brit-Pop Movement 18:13

6M ago18:13

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On today's brand new episode of the cast, we take a look at all the Britpop bands that graced the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks chart back in the day highlighted most notably by Oasis, but I give you my take and my reason as why Blur is the greatest Britpop band of the era and talk about how their upbeat melodies and the genius of Damon Albarn's wit…

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Episode 427: Billboard Modern Rock Tracks - The Pop-Punk Years 17:47

7M ago17:47

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On today's all new episode of the cast, we travel back in time to the early 2000's and the dawn of the pop-punk era and talk about some of those acts from our high school years that made their mark on the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks chart. We talk about how New Found Glory led the charge out of the gate, and were one of the first acts to gain init…

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Episode 426: Billboard Modern Rock Tracks - One Hit Wonders 16:22

7M ago16:22

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On today's edition of the cast we talk about the plethora of one hit wonders that graced the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks charts over the years, and talk about how their contributions shaped the future of the chart to come. We discuss such artists like Edie Brickell & New Bohemians, Butthole Surfers, Eagle Eye Cherry, Semisonic, Eve 6, Marcy Playgr…

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Episode 425: The Grunge Era 17:35

7M ago17:35

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On today's edition of the cast, we take a look at the origins of grunge music and its place on the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks charts, and how Nirvana's debut on the chart back in 1991 signaled a seismic shift in music and created a whole new sub culture in the process. We examine how some other grunge acts including Pearl Jam, Soundgarden, and Al…

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Dr Roula Kotsifaki - Revolutionizing ACL Recovery 28:36

8M ago28:36

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"We shouldn't treat the MRI, we want to treat our athletes." In this episode, Roula Kotsifaki discusses her recent research on ACL recovery, emphasizing the evolving perspectives in rehabilitation. She highlights the importance of balancing tissue healing with performance metrics, the significance of objective criteria for return to sport, and the …

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Episode 424: Billboard Modern Rock Tracks - Early Stars 17:51

8M ago17:51

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On today's edition of the cast, we look over some of the early stars that dominated in the early years of Billboard's Modern Rock Tracks chart, including The Psychedelic Furs and Siouxsie & The Banshees, and discuss how foreign born musicians dominated the early years of the chart, which speaks volumes about how much more talent and influence they …

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Stephanie Mock Grubbs - Insights from a Major League Strength Coach 49:05

8M ago49:05

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Our guest today is Stephanie Mock Grubbs, Assistant Major League Strength & Conditioning Coach at the Houston Astros. Ryan and Stephanie discuss the transition from collegiate to professional sports, focusing on the role of a strength & conditioning coach in elite athlete performance. Stephanie shares her experience at The University of Pittsburgh …

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Episode 423: Billboard Modern Rock Tracks - The Beginning 18:04

8M ago18:04

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On this first episode of the relaunched and reimagined MusicBoxPete Podcast now dedicated to taking a look back at the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks chart and discussing the chart's beginnings. We talk about some of the artists that first charted that helped define the alternative scene including The Cure, Depeche Mode, U2, and so forth. We talk abo…

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Dr Stacie Barber - The future of physical therapy 26:33

8M ago26:33

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In this episode of VALDCAST, host Dylan Carmody chats with Dr. Stacie Barber who shares her journey as a physical therapist and the unique approach she takes in her practice, The Physio Fix. We discuss the evolution of her social media presence, how she amassed nearly 1 million followers (Check out her instagram HERE), her personal experience with …

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Nicol van Dyk - The Role of Normative Data in Injury Prevention 34:29

8M ago34:29

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In this conversation with Dylan, Nicol van Dyk shares his extensive journey in sports medicine, highlighting his experiences at Aspetar and the evolution of technology in the field. He discusses the importance of injury prevention, the role of normative data, and how to build comprehensive player profiles. Nicol emphasizes the need for context in d…

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Shaun Owen - The science of recovery, from Rugby to Red Sox 32:20

8M ago32:20

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In this episode, Shaun Owen shares his journey from South Africa to Boston, discussing his transition from rugby to baseball and the key differences in athlete training and recovery. He emphasizes the importance of individualization in recovery strategies, the role of technology in sports science, and the understanding of fatigue in athletes. Shaun…

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ORKA Performance - Born from a love of training and performance 42:03

9M ago42:03

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The growth journey of ORKA Performance is something special. In today's VALDCAST Ryan covers off the transition from practitioners to business owners and the importance of building a feedback culture. The guys have navigated the complexities of rehab to performance transitions, And focus on the key components of building and maintaining a strong cu…

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Derek Hansen - The evolution of technology & coaching methodologies 33:19

9M ago33:19

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Derek Hansen shares his extensive experience in sports science, where he focusses on timing systems, coaching methodologies, and the differences in athletic training between Canada and the USA. We discusses the evolution of timing technology, the importance of understanding athlete performance metrics, and the challenges faced in professional sport…

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Matt Jordan - Embracing science. From asymmetries and squats to strength & conditioning 48:02

9M ago48:02

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Matt Jordan, a pioneer in the adoption and implementation of force plate technology discusses his journey with force plates, emphasizing their significance in strength and conditioning. He shares insights on how he transitioned from traditional training methods to a more scientific approach, utilizing force metrics to inform training decisions, esp…

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Mick Hughes 33:44

9M ago33:44

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In this episode of VALDCAST, we chat with Mick Hughes about his extensive experience in ACL rehabilitation, highlighting the evolution of management practices over the years. He emphasizes the importance of data-informed decision-making in clinical practice, particularly in assessing quadricep strength and its impact on rehabilitation outcomes. Mic…

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Dr Alex Natera 36:12

10M ago36:12

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Creator of Run-Specific Isometrics and Manager of Sports Science at NSWIS, Alexander Natera discusses the evolution of isometrics and overall strength in athletic testing and training. He shares insights on how his techniques originated, their effectiveness across various sports, and the nuances of implementing them for different athletic needs. Na…

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Welcome to VALDCAST 11:08

10M ago11:08

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What is VALDCAST? Join hosts Dylan and Ryan as they introduce VALDCAST—where leading health and performance experts share real-world insights, transformative stories and how technology is shaping their practices. 🎙️ Connect with our hosts Ryan McLaughlin and Dylan Carmody 🌐 Discover VALD's range of solutions on the VALD Performance website…

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Dr Ebonie Rio 35:18

10M ago35:18

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Dr Ebonie Rio, renowned sports physiotherapist and leading tendon researcher, breaks down the complexities of tendon rehabilitation. She discusses the role of muscle activation, neuroplastic training and the central nervous system in recovery, as well as key considerations for load management, dynamic training readiness and tendon capacity. We dive…

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Dr Duncan French 52:20

10M ago52:20

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Dr Duncan French, Senior VP at the UFC Performance Institute, breaks down the complexities of training the worlds best MMA fighters. He discusses the unique demands of MMA compared to other sports, the critical components of a successful training camp and the need for seamless collaboration between performance staff and coaches. We dive into Duncan…

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Episodes 103 Brad Nelson's Journey: Conquering Debt and Building a Global Financial Advice Empire 31:10

1+ y ago31:10

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Send us a text Welcome to another inspiring episode of Jump Success is Waiting, where we delve deep into stories of transformation and triumph. I'm your host, Charles Matthews, and today we have an extraordinary guest joining us—Brad Nelson. Raised in Wisconsin, Brad journeyed from financial turmoil to debt freedom, profoundly changing his life in …

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Episode 102 The Unstoppable Jenn Drummond: Conquering Mountains and Empowering Others 19:58

1+ y ago19:58

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Send us a text In today's episode of Jump Success is Waiting, we have an inspiring conversation with the incredible Jen Drummond. She shares her extraordinary journey of resilience, determination, and achievement. From surviving a life-threatening car wreck to becoming the first female to climb the second highest point on each of the 7 continents, …

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Episode 101 Virtual Assistant Success: Unveiling the Path to Financial Freedom with Joe Rare 36:07

1+ y ago36:07

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Send us a text Welcome back to Jump Success is Waiting! In this episode, we dive into the world of entrepreneurship and business with special guest Joe Rare, who shares his remarkable journey of resilience and success in the face of adversity. From building an ecommerce business to navigating the challenges of the real estate crash, Joe's story is …

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Episode 100 Navigating Success: Parker Harris Shares Entrepreneurial Tips and Global Life Insights 34:06

1+ y ago34:06

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Send us a text In this episode of Jump Success is Waiting, host Charles Matthews interviews Parker Harris, an experienced entrepreneur and travel enthusiast. Harris shares the story of his journey from starting his first company at 17 to traveling the world with his wife, exploring new cities every month. He discusses the value of entrepreneurship,…