Category Archives: Podcast

Dr Alan Pearce comments on Senate Committee report into Concussion & Head Trauma in contact sports – Sportzfan Radio #490

The Professor and the panel of the Judge, the Gelding, Coutta, Dan Butterly and Paul Dalligan talk with special guest, Neurophysiologist Dr Alan Pearce about the recent release of the Senate committee’s report into Concussion and Repeated Head Trauma in Contact Sports. They also looked at the results of the recent Boston University study that discovered 41% of young athlete’s (under 30) brains on autopsy had signs of Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE).

Paul Dalligan reviewed NRL finals week 1 and put his prediction of how the NRL ladder would look like at the end of the season under the microscope.

Dan Butterly previewed both the NFL and College football seasons and gave his long range predictions on who would playoff in the Super Bowl and College Championship game.

The Gelding had some race tips for this afternoon’s Sale and Casterton meetings.

Paul Dalligan’s NRL 2023 season preview, innovation – mid race chats between jockeys & trainers & more – Sportzfan Radio #478

Paul Dalligan gives his NRL 2023 season preview, his thoughts on who will win the Dally M and top try scorer for the season. The panel discuss innovation in racing and whether jockeys and trainers should be able to communicate with each other during the race and whether, North Melbourne coach, Alistair Clarkson should have been fined for his comments to a reporter.

James Hird to coach Essendon? NRL semi-final review, is the Davis Cup relevant? & more – show #467

The Professor and the panel of the Judge, Coutta, the Gelding and Paul Dalligan discuss James Hird’s interview for the head coaching role at Essendon FC, Paul Dalligan reviews the NRL semi-finals and NRLW round 5, the panel talk about whether the Davis Cup has any relevance after the change in format and the Gelding gives his best bets for Flemington races.

Dr Eric Windholz – transgender and intersex issues in sport – podcast

Dr Eric Windholz, a Senior Lecturer in the Law faculty at Monash University, talks with the panel about the very important subject of transgender and intersex issues in sport. He discusses FINA, Caster Semenya and Lia Thomas.

Susie Q Ramadan – 5 time world boxing champion – podcast

Susie Q Ramadan didn’t start boxing until she was 26. In her fourth fight she won the Australian super-bantamweight title. Over the next fourteen years she has collected five world boxing titles including the WBF super-bantamweight title, WBF bantamweight title, IBF bantamweight title, the WBC bantamweight title and in her last fight before Covid struck in February 2020, the IBA super-flyweight title. She boasts a current record of 31 fights for 28 wins (12 by KO) and 3 losses. Her next fight is later this year.

AFLW CBA, NRL round 11 review, Preakness Stakes, Wimbledon and French Open – Sportzfan Radio #456

The Professor and the panel of the Judge and Paul Dalligan discuss the news of a new collective bargaining agreement for the AFLW and Paul Dalligan reviews round 11 of NRL action. They also looked at the145th running of the Preakness Stakes won by Early Voting, the decision of the ATP and WTA to scrap Wimbledon’s ranking points in 2022 and the Australian hopefuls in the French Open that starts later tonight. The Gelding phoned in from Hawaii with his tips for today’s Wangaratta races.

Brad Johnson talks about his playing career with the Western Bulldogs and Zena Sport

The Professor and the panel of the Judge and the Gelding talk with special guest Brad Johnson about his AFL career with the Western Bulldogs, being in the media and Zena Sport, the company he started with his wife that makes protective vests for women playing sport. The panel also discusses the slow reaction of the AFL to the University of Sydney’s study into female Australian Rules umpires, the ‘Greg Norman golf tour’, the long shot winner of the 148th Kentucky Derby and the number and calibre of the players that have left the Gold Coast Suns.

Professor Clare Hanlon talking about issues for girls and women in sport – Sportzfan Radio #453

The panel of the Professor, the Judge, Sarah Radlow, Paul Dalligan, Coutta and the Gelding spoke with Professor Clare Hanlon from Victoria University about issues for girls and women in sport. Paul Dalligan reviewed round 8 of the NRL, we looked at the AFL trying to take some of the $55 million owed to AFL players and putting it towards the AFLW and the Gelding gave his tips for today’s Bendigo and Bairnsdale races.

4 red hot tips for Morphettville races on 30 April 2022 and the Professor’s Parlay

Still tipping at 50% last week so a reasonable return but the Professor and the Gelding want to do better. The Morphettville track is rated a Good 4.

Don’t forget to back the tips each way!

Professor’s tips

Race 8 Horse 8 – Zeist (for the ladies at the Tennis club)

Race 9 Horse 7 – My Boy Bermingham (also for the ladies at the Tennis club)

Gelding’s tips

Race 4 Horse 2 – Illation

Race 7 Horse 6 – My Whisper

Professor’s parlay

Race 7 Horse 6 – My Whisper into Sydney Roosters to beat Canterbury Bulldogs (NRL) into Melbourne Storm to beat Newcastle Knights (NRL).

The Professor and the panel of the Judge, Coutta, Sarah Radlow, Paul Dalligan and the Gelding will be talking sport on the Sportzfan Radio YouTube channel from 12.00pm AEST tomorrow. Special guest Professor Clare Hanlon.

Good luck and good punting!

The Professor