Heads 'N Tales Podcast - Talking Sports Injury Rehab, Prevention, Perseverance, Concussions & Athlete Transition

Mike Wahle | 11 Year NFL Vet Shows Us Why Athletes are Entrepreneurs On and Off the Field

13 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Mike Wahle is a retired 11 year NFL Veteran. He played 7 Years for the Green Bay Packers, 3 with the Carolina Panthers and 1 season with the Seattle S...

Jonathan Katz | Body Builder Finds Success Through Innovation

22 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Jonathan Katz is the founder of Blendi, which brought the first portable, rechargeable and battery powered blender to the market. Jonathan is a compet...

Taking Ownership of Your Life After Sports | Linda Dulye and Marcus Coleman

14 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Didn’t plan for life after sports? Don’t worry, its never too late as long as you are willing to take ownership of your career! Linda Dulye is th...

Patrick McQuown | Are You The Cow That Gives Milk Or Steak?

28 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Patrick McQuown serves as the executive director of entrepreneurship at Towson University. After listening to my interview with Desiree Melfi Bozzo, P...

Christian Lezzer | Success in Real Estate After College Football

06 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Christian Lezzer is a former Boston College and University of Central Florida football player. Most recently Christian was named Berkshire Hathaway’...

Injuries leading to Entrepreneurship w/ Former Syracuse Football Captain, Terrel Hunt

04 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Terrel Hunt is a former Syracuse University Quarterback and Team Captain. He ranks in the top 10 in school history for passing yards, completion perce...

Predicting Injuries Through Movement Assessments w/ Sparta Science Founder Dr. Phil Wagner

04 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Phil Wagner is the CEO and Founder of Sparta Science. Sparta Science is the industry’s gold standard for Force Plate Machine Learning that predi...

Athletes and Entrepreneurship w/ Desireé Melfi Bozzo

21 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Successful athletes and entrepreneurs both love to hustle, which is why I was so impressed with Michigan State University’s Entrepreneurial Training...

Student Athletes & Mental Health (Guest Appearance on Morris Sussex Sports)

31 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The tables were turned this month when I was a guest on Morris Sussex Sports as a part of their athletes and mental health series in the wake of COVID...

Light Lace Technology and Injury Prevention w/ NFL 1st and Future Competition Winner, Ilayda Samilgil

26 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Ilayda Samilgil grew up in Istanbul, Turkey and is a graduate of Cornell University’s mechanical engineering program. She is also the Co-Founder and...

"Talk To 'Em" (Your Negative Thoughts) Athlete Transformation Through Music Writing w/ Ben Lofrumento

30 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Ben Lofrumento is a former standout tennis and basketball player whose senior season ended before it even began due to a knee injury sustained while t...

The Role of Mindfulness and Meditation in the Transformation to Life After Sports w/ Prince Daniels Jr.

27 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode former NFL running back, Prince Daniels Jr discusses the role mindfullness and meditation played in helping him overcome the dark days...

How To Become a Durable Athlete w/ Natalie Higby

19 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Natalie Higby is a Co-Founder of The Durable Athlete, which is a company dedicated to spreading the word about how simple changes week after week can ...

Back to Back Undefeated State Titles And Never Tackled at Practice w/ Coach Drew Gibbs

04 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Coach Drew Gibbs has been the Head Football Coach at Ramapo High School since 2001 and has won 7 state titles during that time. He was inducted into t...

Crafting Your Game Plan For Life After Sports w/ Rob Thompson

09 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Rob Thompson currently works in Athletic Development and is a Sport Management Adjunct Professor at the University of New Haven. He is also the host o...

Why it's a Transformation, Not a Transition to life after sports, w/ Vince Ruiz

18 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The way I met U.S. Army Veteran, Travis Manion Foundation Mentor and Mental Health Professional, Vince Ruiz was confirmation that there are no acciden...

Athletes to Careers w/ Penelope Yamauchi

11 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Penelope Yamauchi is an Athlete Job Placement Coach with Athletes to Careers and is a former Division - 1 swimmer and 2012 Olympic trial qualifier. I ...

Dreaming Beyond Football w/ Tobruk Blaine

09 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Over the past couple of years I have been seeing a lot of Division 1 football teams start programs that help prepare their athletes for life after bal...

It's More Than Just Snap, Crackle, Pop When You See A Certified Chiropractic Sports Physician w/ Dr. Jason Levy, DC, CCSP, ART, CKTP

19 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Jason Levy is a Certified Chiropractic Sports Physician and serves as the team chiropractor for New York Jets, New York Red Bulls and the New Jers...

Young Minds Can Dream Big Beyond Sports w/ Dr. Jason Campbell

05 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Jason Campbell is a graduate from THE Ohio State University College of Medicine and was a Division III All-American track and field athlete at Emo...

A Chiropractic Functional Neurologist's Approach to Treating Concussions, Healing and Overall Wellness w/ Dr. Jonathan Hartman D.C., F.A.C.F.N., F.A.B.V.R., D.A.C.N.B., D.A.C.R.B.

10 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

While I was playing Spikeball with some bros on the beaches of Marco Island, FL after the Winans-Ouano wedding, I spotted another guest whose energy m...

Protect Your Skull, A Brand Aiming To Prioritize Player Safety Over Wins w/ Tracey Suggs & Foster Wilkins

23 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The emphasis on player safety in football has undoubtably increased over the last decade. This emphasis on player safety has in some ways created a di...

Fly Fishing and It's Role in Recovery After TBI w/ Joey Maxim

10 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

One day when I was watching YouTube videos I randomly came across the video below, which featured the story of Joey Maxim. Joey was a three-sport athl...

Embracing Your New Normal w/ Dr. Theresa Larson, DPT

10 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Theresa Larson is the president of Movement RX, host of the “My New Normal” podcast, author of the book “Warrior: True Strength isn’t alwa...

Super Bowl Injury Report : Rams-Patriots Injury Free Going Into The Super Bowl, Pro Bowl Alternatives, Ed Hochuli Speaks Out On Player Safety

30 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

After each week of NFL football games for the 2018- 2019 season, the Heads 'N Tales podcast will be posting an episode dedicated to injuries and healt...

Cutting Edge Football Shoulder Pad Technology w/ XTECH President, Bob Broderick

26 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In week two of my senior season, I separated my shoulder when I tried to run over a linebacker (like any typical caveman would). I continued to play t...

Week 19 Injury Report : NFL Injuries That Impact Conference Championship Weekend

16 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

After each week of NFL football games for the 2018- 2019 season, the Heads 'N Tales podcast will be posting an episode dedicated to injuries and healt...

Week 18 Injury Report : Playoff Injuries Gone Wild & Allen Hurns’ Ankle

12 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

After each week of NFL football games for the 2018- 2019 season, the Heads 'N Tales podcast will be posting an episode dedicated to injuries and healt...

You CAN Recover From Post Concussion Syndrome, But You Can't Do It Alone w/ Aaron Rocha & Mike Santee

06 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In episode 143 I had the privilege of interviewing the founders of CAN Recover, Aaron Rocha (retired Babson College lacrosse player) and Mike Santee (...

Week 17 Injury Report : Injuries That Impact Wild Card Weekend, Aaron Rodgers' Concussion, Randall Cobb's Concussion Scare, Toughness Across Sports

04 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

After each week of NFL football games for the 2018- 2019 season, the Heads 'N Tales podcast will be posting an episode dedicated to injuries and healt...

Week 16 Injury Report : Even When You are Old and Gray, Don’t You Want to Feel the Way You Do Today?

26 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

After each week of NFL football games for the 2018- 2019 season, the Heads 'N Tales podcast will be posting an episode dedicated to injuries and healt...

Week 15 Injury Report : How We Jinxed Frank Gore, How the Injured Reserve Promotes Player Safety, Should Aaron Rodgers & Cam Newton Play in Week 16?

19 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

After each week of NFL football games for the 2018- 2019 season, the Heads 'N Tales podcast will be posting an episode dedicated to injuries and healt...

Week 14 Injury Report : Alex Smith's Surgery Complications, Suck-holes, Safety Undertones & Frisbee Punts

12 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

After each week of NFL football games for the 2018- 2019 season, the Heads 'N Tales podcast will be posting an episode dedicated to injuries and healt...

Week 13 Injury Report : My Cause My Cleats, AJ Green & Greg Olsen's Feet, Chris Harris & Colt McCoy's Fibuli, 3 Helmet of The 8 Helmet Rule Calls This Weekend

05 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

After each week of NFL football games for the 2018- 2019 season, the Heads 'N Tales podcast will be posting an episode dedicated to injuries and healt...

Week 12 Injury Report : RIP Helmet Rule, You're Officially Dead, Melvin Gordon's Knee, A Gamekeeper's Thumb & Frank Gore's Secret to Longevity

28 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

After each week of NFL football games for the 2018- 2019 season, the Heads 'N Tales podcast will be posting an episode dedicated to injuries and healt...

Dance Medicine w/ Athletic Trainers, Marissa Piloto & Monica Lorenzo

26 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

I have always been more of a dance in the privacy of your own home kind of guy, but some people dance nearly every waking hour of every day. For these...

Week 10 & 11 Injury Report : Alex Smith's Broken Leg, Kupp's ACL, Edelman Using His Noggin, Nowinski's Broadcaster Concussion Education Program, Rams-Chiefs on MNF

21 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

After each week of NFL football games for the 2018- 2019 season, the Heads 'N Tales podcast will be posting an episode dedicated to injuries and healt...

Entrepreneurship After Football & Why Nothing is Scarier Than Covering Randy Moss w/ Thirteen Year NFL Vet & Windpact CEO, Shawn Springs

11 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Shawn Springs is a retired NFL Corner Back who played in the NFL for an impressive 13 years (with plenty of injuries along the way). He was drafted 3r...

Week 9 Injury Report : Raheem Mostert’s Broken Arm, Redskin’s O-line Injuries, Sam Shields’ Concussion Story, NCAA Sticking to Their Guns on Player Safety

07 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

After each week of NFL football games for the 2018- 2019 season, the Heads 'N Tales podcast will be posting an episode dedicated to injuries and healt...

Week 8 Injury Report : Will Fuller's ACL, The Non-Existent Helmet Rule, Merril Hoge's "Brainwashed" Book & Dartmouth's Non-Contact Practices

01 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

After each week of NFL football games for the 2018- 2019 season, the Heads 'N Tales podcast will be posting an episode dedicated to injuries and healt...

A Mother-Son Perspective On Finding Meaning After Being Sidelined w/ Cade & Christine Pinalto

28 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

I was first introduced to Cade and his mother Christine Pinalto by one of my former guests, Dr. Robert Huggins from episode 41. It didn’t take much ...

Week 7 Injury Report : Odell Prefers IV's Over Water, Deshaun Watson's 12 Hour Bus Trip & Not Even $4.15 Mil Can Stop Vontaze

24 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

After each week of NFL football games for the 2018- 2019 season, the Heads 'N Tales podcast will be posting an episode dedicated to injuries and healt...

Week 5 & 6 Injury Report : Cooks' & Kupp's Quick Turnaround After Concussions, Adrien Peterson Playing Through Pain, Josh Allen's Wing & The Return of Vontaze

17 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

After each week of NFL football games for the 2018- 2019 season, the Heads 'N Tales podcast will be posting an episode dedicated to injuries and healt...

Sport Specialization & The Wisconsin Injury in Sport Lab w/ Dr. David Bell, Ph.D., ATC

14 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. David Bell is an Associate Professor in the Departments of Kinesiology and Orthopedics and Rehabilitation at the University of Wisconsin – Madis...

Week 4 Injury Report : Earl Thomas’ (aka Birdman) Broken Leg, Eifert’s Ankle, Booth ATC’s in Action & Passing Trends

03 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

After each week of NFL football games for the 2018- 2019 season, the Heads 'N Tales podcast will be posting an episode dedicated to injuries and healt...

Animal Flow & Injury Prevention w/ Chris Flo, ATC

01 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Chris Flo is an Athletic Trainer, Founder of Flo Fitness, Creator of the Rooted Rehab Certification for Athletic Trainers and is an Animal Flow Master...

Week 3 Injury Report : Garoppolo's ACL, Sherman Plays the Long Game, Ankle Biting Texans, Roughing All the Passers & Violent Stiff Arms

26 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

After each week of NFL football games for the 2018- 2019 season, the Heads 'N Tales podcast will be posting an episode dedicated to injuries and healt...

Week 2 Injury Report : LeSean McCoy Ribs, Mixon's Knee Surgery, Pat's Concussions, Vontae's Houdini Act, Protecting the Cubes

19 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

After each week of NFL football games for the 2018- 2019 season, the Heads 'N Tales podcast will be posting an episode dedicated to injuries and healt...

Bringing the Human Out of the Athlete & the Importance of Non-Competitive Outlets w/ Carley Horan

17 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Carley Horan is a former USC lacrosse player, Nutritionist and Coach. I first met Carley when I was working as a rehab aide in a physical therapy prac...

NFL Safety Tech: The Data Behind the Helmet Rule w/ Joe Lemire from SportTechie

13 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Joe Lemire is a Senior Writer at SportTechie and he recently compiled a series of articles dedicated to NFL safety technology.  The first story of ...

Week 1 Injury Report : Delanie Walker Ankle, Jeremy Hill ACL, Greg Olsen Foot, Roughing the Passers, Tom Brady's New Helmet

12 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

After each week of NFL football games for the 2018- 2019 season, the Heads 'N Tales podcast will be posting an episode dedicated to injuries and healt...

Preseason Injury Report : NFL Helmet Rule Discussion, Comeback Season, Dr. Wazim Buksh Intro

06 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

After each week of NFL football games for the 2018- 2019 season, the Heads 'N Tales podcast will be posting an episode dedicated to injuries and healt...

Sports Are Rooted in Failure and That's Not a Bad Thing w/ My HS Math Teacher, Bill Librera

04 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

136 : Sports Are Rooted in Failure and That's Not a Bad Thing w/ My HS Math Teacher, Bill Librera   Bill Librera has served as a hi...

The Fine Line Between Building Toughness & Being Destructive w/ David Otey

19 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

There has been a lot of media buzz in the last few weeks surrounding Jordan McNair, a 19-year-old University of Maryland football player, who died two...

We Talkin' About Practice? Life After Football w/ Troy Martino

05 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Troy Martino played tight end for Stevenson University until he suffered a career-ending head injury during a non-contact spring practice after a succ...

What I Would Say To My 17-Year-Old Self, "Treat Your Body Like You Treat Your Car"

24 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

A few weeks ago, I had the opportunity to share my story on the Morris Sussex Sports podcast and I enjoyed my experience so much I wanted to post it...

Navigating Concussion Recovery - A Personal & Clinical Perspective w/ Molly Parker DPT

13 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Molly Parker is a physical therapist that has had post concussion syndrome and a sensorimotor disorder for 7 years. She has seen over 70 healthcare pr...

Preparing Elite Athletes for Transition to Life After Sport Should Begin in Childhood w/ Dr. Andrew Martin

24 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Andrew Martin, PhD is Scientia Professor and Professor of Educational Psychology at the University of New South Wales specializing in motivation, ...

Get Up | The Art of Perseverance w/ Adam Greenberg

10 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

This week's guest is famous for one pitch that changed his life forever.  The pitch was a 92 mph, first pitch fastball to the back of the head on his...

Defying The Odds, Captainship After Adversity & Forging HeroicMinds w/ Ben Fanelli

31 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

129 : Defying The Odds, Captainship After Adversity & Forging a HeroicMind w/ Ben Fanelli   Ben...

Duality of the Modern Athlete w/ Marco Dapkey

21 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

This week's guest might look familiar to you if you have been following the show for a while, or even just a week...  Marco Dapkey should look famili...

Have You Earned Your Intensity? w/ Marco Dapkey

18 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

This week's guest might look familiar to you if you have been following the show for a while.  Marco Dapkey should look familiar to you because his s...

126 : Swapping Brain Surgery Stories w/ Former Red Sox Prospect, Ryan Westmoreland

03 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

126 : Swapping Brain Surgery Stories w/ Former Red Sox Prospect, Ryan Westmoreland   Ryan Westmoreland was a 5th round dra...

125 : More Broken Bones Than You Can Count w/ Freestyle Motocross Rider, Beau Bamburg

22 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 125 brought back memories of my childhood.  I had an intense obsession with dirt bikes and riding my XR-100 throughout my middle school days ...

124 : Sports Injury Surveillance, When Should You Be Concerned By The Stats? w/ Dr. Zachary Kerr

17 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

124 : Sports Injury Surveillance, When Should You Be Concerned By The Stats? w/ Dr. Zachary Kerr                                    ...

123 : Listener Turned Guest, Taking A Slap at PCS w/ Pro Softball Player, Emily Allard

08 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

This week's guest reached out to me a few months ago after she came across the podcast while driving across the country in search of relief from her c...

122 : Answering The Bell & Life After Ball w/ Former SMU QB, Ramon Flanigan

01 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

122 : Answering The Bell & Life After Ball w/ Former SMU QB, Ramon Flanigan   Although I only recorded this interview two weeks ago,...

121 : Keeping Your Mental Health On Track w/ Vince Sonson

25 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Whether you know it or not, odds are that you or some of your teammates have battled or are still battling depression.  Did you know that only 1 of 1...

120 : Chasing Big League Dreams w/ Retired Pro Baseball Player, Rob Kral

18 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In this weeks episode of the podcast, Josh Boyd (co-host of the Fantasy Football Injury Report) and I interview one of our high school baseball oppone...

119 : High School Teammates Reunited, Battling The Injury Bug & Wisdom For The Youth Of The Nation w/ Former Wilkes QB, Tyler Bernsten

11 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In episode 119 we hear from my former high school teammate, Tyler Bernsten.  Outside of football Tyler and I also worked the same landscaping job in ...

118 : Setbacks Are Blessings In Disguise w/ former High School All-American & D1 Softball Player, Bella Picard

04 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Bella Picard is a former high school All-American and Division-1 softball player at St. Joseph's University in Philadelphia, PA.  In a game against ...

117 : It Takes Trial & A Lot of Error to Find Balance w/ Former Temple Lax Captain, Kara Stroup

26 Feb 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Kara Stroup is a former Temple lacrosse player where she was a two-time team captain. She is also a mental health awareness advocate due to her strugg...

116 : When The Truth Sets You Free w/ Former King's College QB & Survivor of Sexual Abuse, Mark Williams

18 Feb 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 116 sheds light on the issue of sexual abuse, which is a topic that has been extensively covered in the media over the last few months.  This...

115 : The Evolution of Media Coverage on Concussions w/ Athletic Trainer & Founder of The Concussion Blog, Dustin Fink

12 Feb 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Dustin Fink is an Athletic Trainer at Mount Zion public schools in Illinois and Founder of the Concussion Blog which is an education and communication...

Week 22 Injury Report : Super Bowl Injuries, Cooks & Chung Concussions, Gronk Retirement Rumors & 1,151 Yards of Total Offense

06 Feb 2018

Contributed by Lukas

After each week of NFL football games for the 2017-2018 season, the Heads 'N Tales podcast will be posting an episode dedicated to injuries and health...

114 : Endure, An Athlete’s Guide to Faith, Hope & Success w/ Olympic Track Athlete, Ian Warner

04 Feb 2018

Contributed by Lukas

I often think I am crazy for how much I genuinely care about injury prevention, rehab and recovery for athletes.  However, I no longer think that aft...

Week 21 Injury Report : Gronk/Brady/Ajayi Update, Concussion Stats, XFL Comeback, Chris Borland-The Future of Football

30 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

After each week of NFL football games for the 2017-2018 season, the Heads 'N Tales podcast will be posting an episode dedicated to injuries and health...

113 : Battling Concussions, Depression & Anxiety in Division 1 College Baseball, w/ Matt Dauby

28 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Baseball is often thought of as a game of failure because batting .300 gets you into the hall of fame as a pro ball player.  This means that you are ...

Week 20 Injury Report : Gronk's Concussion, Richard Sherman's Comments & Sendejo's Quick Turnaround

23 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

After each week of NFL football games for the 2017-2018 season, the Heads 'N Tales podcast will be posting an episode dedicated to injuries and health...

112 : Success Isn't Sexy, It's Sweaty w/ Mental Performance Coach, Dayne Gingrich

21 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Dayne Gingrich is a high performance coach, speaker and a former professional athlete.  I met Dayne when I was a guest on his Facebook live show (sc...

Week 19 Injury Report : Sendejo Concussion, Devonta Freeman Playing Hurt, Marcus Williams' Missed Tackle

17 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

After each week of NFL football games for the 2017-2018 season, the Heads 'N Tales podcast will be posting an episode dedicated to injuries and health...

111 : How To Get A Job After College Athletics w/ Former Duke Basketball Player, Tricia Liston

14 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Tricia Liston is a former Duke women’s basketball player and is 8th on their all-time scoring list.  She was then a first round draft pick of the M...

Week 18 Injury Report : Travis Kelce, Tyrod Taylor, Cam Newton Concussions & Arguments For Doing Away w/ The Concussion Protocol

10 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

After each week of NFL football games for the 2017-2018 season, the Heads 'N Tales podcast will be posting an episode dedicated to injuries and health...

110 : Getting Back On The Horse w/ Pro Barrel Racer, Amberley Snyder

07 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Amberley Snyder is a motivational speaker and the first and only barrel racer in the US that is paralyzed.  On January 10th, 2010 Amberley was on her...

Week 17 Injury Report : LeSean McCoy's Ankle, Marquise Goodwin & Robby Anderson Concussions, NCAA Targeting Rule Effectiveness, Wild Card Picks

03 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

After each week of NFL football games for the 2017-2018 season, the Heads 'N Tales podcast will be posting an episode dedicated to injuries and health...

109 : Transitioning To Life After Sports Like A Champ w/ Derrick Furlow Jr.

01 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

I hung onto my athlete identity for far longer than I should have after suffering a career-ending injury in a high school football game.  For years I...

Week 16 Fantasy Football Injury Report : Revised Concussion Protocol, Seahawks Fined, Demarco Murray's Knee, Landon Collins' Arm, Travaris Cadet Broken Leg

28 Dec 2017

Contributed by Lukas

After each week of NFL football games for the 2017-2018 season, the Heads 'N Tales podcast will be posting an episode dedicated to injuries and health...

108 : Your Link To Nutrition And Becoming A Normal Human After Retirement From Sports w/ Lauren Link

27 Dec 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Lauren Link is a former Purdue soccer player and she currently serves as the Director of Sports Nutrition at Purdue University.  Most recently, Laur...

Week 15 Fantasy Football Injury Report : Antonio Brown Calf, Devante Adams Concussion #2, Carnage SI Cover Story

19 Dec 2017

Contributed by Lukas

After each week of NFL football games for the 2017-2018 season, the Heads 'N Tales podcast will be posting an episode dedicated to injuries and health...

107 : Blind Toughness vs. Eyes Open Toughness w/ Second Impact Syndrome Survivor, Journey Bailey

17 Dec 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Journey Bailey is a former high school football player and a survivor of second impact syndrome (SIS). SIS occurs when the brain swells rapidly, and c...

Week 14 Fantasy Football Injury Report : Wentz ACL, McCown Hand, Savage Concussion, Monday Night Wrap-Up

12 Dec 2017

Contributed by Lukas

After each week of NFL football games for the 2017-2018 season, the Heads 'N Tales podcast will be posting an episode dedicated to injuries and health...

106 : The Big Scrum, How Teddy Roosevelt Saved Football, w/ John J. Miller

11 Dec 2017

Contributed by Lukas

John J. Miller is the director of the Dow Journalism Program at Hillsdale College and writes for National Review, the Wall Street Journal, and other p...

Week 13 (Extended) : Heightened Violence or Just AFC North Football? Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Cincinnati Bengals on MNF

06 Dec 2017

Contributed by Lukas

After each week of NFL football games for the 2017-2018 season, the Heads 'N Tales podcast will be posting an episode dedicated to injuries and health...

Week 13 Fantasy Football Injury Report : Gronk's "Peoples Elbow" Impression, QB's Whose Fingers Hurt, The End of Eli's Streak & #MyCauseMyCleats

05 Dec 2017

Contributed by Lukas

After each week of NFL football games for the 2017-2018 season, the Heads 'N Tales podcast will be posting an episode dedicated to injuries and health...

105 : Why Practice Doesn't Always Make Perfect & Recovering From 4 ACL Reconstructions w/ Christen Biskelonis DPT

03 Dec 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Christen Biskelonis is a Physical Therapist who overcame 4 ACL reconstructions and is the CEO of Journey Physical Therapy LLC.  We were connected by ...

Week 12 Fantasy Football Injury Report : Amari Cooper + Coby Fleener Concussions, Oakland-Denver Fight, Borderline Penalties

28 Nov 2017

Contributed by Lukas

After each week of NFL football games for the 2017-2018 season, the Heads 'N Tales podcast will be posting an episode dedicated to injuries and health...

104 : The Role of Neck Strength In Concussion Prevention w/ Mike Jolly & Robert Sherman

26 Nov 2017

Contributed by Lukas

I have been researching anything and everything that has to do with concussions since suffering my own career-ending head injury ten years ago. That b...

Week 11 Fantasy Football Injury Report : Fitz Ducks Alonso, Attack of The Achilles Injuries & Defenseless...Defenders?

21 Nov 2017

Contributed by Lukas

After each week of NFL football games for the 2017-2018 season, the Heads 'N Tales podcast will be posting an episode dedicated to injuries and health...

103 : Changing The Landscape of Adaptive Sports w/ Pro Basketball Player, Ryan Martin

19 Nov 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Ryan Martin is a professional basketball player, President of the Ryan Martin Foundation, motivational speaker and a coach.  Ryan was born with Spi...

Week 10 Fantasy Football Injury Report : Thursday Night Games, Sherman's Achilles, Wilson/Brisset/Freeman Concussion Protocol, Teddy's Return

14 Nov 2017

Contributed by Lukas

After each week of NFL football games for the 2017-2018 season, the Heads 'N Tales podcast will be posting an episode dedicated to injuries and health...