In this first episode in 2023, the team discuss the pros and cons of early specialisation, alcohol and exercise, ketones and what caused American footballer Damar Hamlin's sudden cardiac arrest in the middle of a game.SHOW NOTES:The bicycling magazine article on alcohol in cycling: https://www.bicycling.com/health-nutrition/a42259477/cycling-drinking-alcohol-effects/?source=nl&utm_source=nl_byc&utm_medium=email&date=010223&utm_campaign=nl30130268&user_email=011b810884e3e70b55fc3ab4cdb827f5f8bcb56bf8fd283524686fb8195fcc2f&utm_term=AAA%20--%20High%20Minus%20Dormant%20and%2090%20Day%20Non%20Openers%20%28NEW%29Armand Duplantis documentary: https://www.svtplay.se/video/jxkavqg/armand-duplantis-born-to-fly?position=10&id=jxkavqgZwift Academy documentary: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8wGa8Cc1P3oMy Patron article on sudden cardiac arrests and death in young athletes: https://www.patreon.com/posts/sudden-cardiac-76864053Commotio cordis article describing how the events happen: https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/fullarticle/194700Good summary of Commotio Cordis: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24760424/Fascinating article on the Italian criminal case brought against a player after a Commotio cordis death: https://vault.si.com/vault/1993/12/06/a-cruel-blow-a-seemingly-harmless-slash-to-the-chest-resulted-in-the-death-of-a-hockey-player-in-italy-now-jimmy-boni-will-go-on-trial-for-manslaughterThe Ketone study showing how ketone ingestion increased EPO levels: https://journals.physiology.org/doi/abs/10.1152/ajpendo.00264.2022 Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Damar Hamlin, an NFL player who faced a life-changing cardiac arrest, shares his remarkable journey of survival and recovery. He recounts the terrifying moment on the field and the incredible support he received through faith, prayer, and community. Damar discusses the emotional weight of returning to football and how his near-death experience reshaped his perspective on life. He reflects on navigating newfound fame and the internal changes he underwent, ultimately emphasizing resilience and a deeper appreciation for both sport and life.

Bomani Jones recaps Week 9 of the NFL, highlighting the Cowboys vs Eagles matchup and the performance of Dak Prescott. He also discusses Antonio Pierce's impact on the Raiders and dives into the topic of Damar Hamlin. The episode includes IYHH, voicemails, and interesting stories about sneaking into events without tickets.