Chris Nowinski is a former football player at Harvard University and professional wrestler with WWE, World Wrestling Entertainment. After enduring a career-ending head injury, Chris has dedicated his professional life to serving patients and families affected by brain trauma, particularly Chronic traumatic encephalopathy, or CTE, a progressive neurodegenerative disease that develops after repeated head injuries. Jay and Chris discuss the state of head injuries in American athletics, the difference between advocating for head safety at youth and professional levels, Chris’ newest research, and much more. Episode Chapters (00:00) Intro (00:50) changes in the culture around concussions in the past two decades (02:39) padded helmet technology (03:55) concussion reporting in the NFL (10:35) Chris’ career path and concussion history (14:52) connecting with activists who haven’t themselves suffered a traumatic brain injury (17:42) SHAAKE - a new sign to identify concussions (20:53) Unions can help players advocate for safety policies (23:10) final thoughts and goodbye For video episodes, watch on www.youtube.com/@therudermanfamilyfoundation Stay in touch: X: @JayRuderman | @RudermanFdn LinkedIn: Jay Ruderman | Ruderman Family Foundation Instagram: All About Change Podcast | Ruderman Family Foundation To learn more about the podcast, visit https://allaboutchangepodcast.com/…
After some brief updates about the Buffalo Bills and my new language journey, I review Batgirl vol. 6 #4 and Birds of Prey vol. 5 #18. Stella’s Dungeon of Smut and my literature recommendations also appear. The post Episode 257 appeared first on The Batman Universe .
Guest-starring Donovan Morgan Grant! Join us as we discuss fan-popular couples that we want to forget exist! Batgirl to Oracle Episode 256 Unedited https://thebatmanuniverse.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/BTO-E256U.mp3 The post Episode 256: Shipper Special #13 appeared first on The Batman Universe .
After briefly speaking on my hopes for the Buffalo Bills in the playoffs this year, I review Batgirl vol. 6 #3 and Birds of Prey vol. 5 #17. Stella’s Dungeon of Smut and my literature recommendations also appear. Batgirl to Oracle Episode 255 Original Cut https://thebatmanuniverse.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/BTO-E255O.mp3 The post Episode 255 appeared first on The Batman Universe .…
Interview with Tim Hanley, author of the 2024 book Never a Sidekick: Exploring the Dynamic History of Batgirl . The post Episode 254: Interview With Tim Hanley appeared first on The Batman Universe .
After going through my favorites from 2024 in several categories, I do a full review of Batgirl vol. 6 #2 and Birds of Prey vol. 5 #16. Listener emails, Stella’s Dungeon of Smut, and my literature recommendations also appear. Full Version https://thebatmanuniverse.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/BTO-E253UE.mp3 The post Episode 253: 15th Anniversary appeared first on The Batman Universe .…
Taking a brief respite from the vintage issues, I review Batgirl vol. 6 #1 and Birds of Prey vol. 5 #15. Stella’s Dungeon of Smut, anime watchlist, and my literature recommendations also appear. Full Version https://thebatmanuniverse.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/BTO-E252S.mp3 The post Episode 252 appeared first on The Batman Universe .…
Go vote! In this episode I review Batgirl #63-64 (2005) and Birds of Prey vol. 5 #14. Stella’s Dungeon of Smut and my literature recommendations also appear. The post Episode 251 appeared first on The Batman Universe .
After briefly speaking about my time in NYC and at Baltimore Comic Con, I review Batgirl #60-62 from 2005. Following the break, I review Birds of Prey vol. 5 #13 and look at a “quickie.” Stella’s Dungeon of Smut, and my literature recommendations also appear. The post Episode 250 appeared first on The Batman Universe .…
Batgirl to Oracle episode 249 is live. After some brief news about what’s coming to DC Comics in November 2024, I review Birds of Prey #84-85 from 2005. Following the break, I review Birds of Prey vol. 5 #12. Listener emails, Stella’s Dungeon of Smut, and my literature recommendations also appear. The post Episode 249 appeared first on The Batman Universe .…
The first episode in Maryland! After some life updates, I do a “quickie” with Countdown to Infinite Crisis #1 before doing a full review of Birds of Prey #81-83 from 2005. After the break, I look at Birds of Prey vol. 5 #11. Listener emails, Stella’s Dungeon of Smut, and my literature recommendations also appear. The post Episode 248 appeared first on The Batman Universe .…
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