Best Sports Wearable Data Podcasts (2025)

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Truth, lies, and the Trump Phone 1:46:35

4d ago1:46:35

1:46:35

Starting a wireless carrier is easier than you might think. So is building a half-decent Android phone! But doing all the things Trump Mobile promises, at the price and on the schedule it says, seems awfully close to impossible. While Nilay's out, David and Jake chat with The Verge's Dominic Preston about what we know about Trump Mobile and the T1 …

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Redefining Menopause: Building The Blueprint for Women’s Health with Dr. Jessica Shepherd 1:15:14

6d ago1:15:14

1:15:14

Dr. Jessica Shepherd returns to the WHOOP Podcast for this month’s episode of the How To Series. Dr. Shepherd joins WHOOP Global Head of Human Performance, Principal Scientist, Dr. Kristen Holmes to redefine menopause. Dr. Jessica Shepherd is an OB-GYN, menopause expert, and author of Generation M, guiding women through the various stages and lifes…

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Life with the Nintendo Switch 2 1:19:41

7d ago1:19:41

1:19:41

It's a small miracle that a bunch of us managed to get our heads out of Mario Kart World long enough to make a show about the Switch 2. But that's what we did! First, we chat with The Verge's Andrew Webster about his review, and why it feels like the Switch 2 is both everything we wanted and somehow still a little underwhelming. (Or at least just..…

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Switch, Xbox, and the portable future of games 2:03:13

11d ago2:03:13

2:03:13

There's a lot of news this week, so today's episode turned into a whole bunch of lightning rounds. Nilay, David, and The Verge's Jake Kastrenakes talk through all the vibes and news at WWDC, and why F1 seemed to outshine everything else. We also talk about the Switch 2 launch, and the news this week that Microsoft and Asus are building Xbox handhel…

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Brittany Mahomes on Motherhood, Training, and Building a Healthy Lifestyle 16:05

13d ago16:05

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Brittany Mahomes returns on this week’s episode of the WHOOP Podcast! Brittany joins WHOOP Founder and CEO, Will Ahmed, to reflect on welcoming her third child and expanding her family with Super Bowl Champion, Patrick Mahomes. As a former professional athlete, Brittany shares the important role health and fitness play in her and her children’s liv…

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Liquid Glass, Spotlight, and the rest of WWDC 2025 2:05:57

14d ago2:05:57

2:05:57

Apple spent 90 minutes talking about the future of its software, and we're pretty sure only said the word "Siri" once. Nilay and David are joined by The Verge's Victoria Song and Allison Johnson, both of whom were with Nilay at the keynote, to talk about all the news of the day. They talk about the Liquid Glass design language, and why Apple decide…

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Previewing Apple's 2025 WWDC 1:38:03

18d ago1:38:03

1:38:03

Developer conference season is almost over, but we've got one show left to see: Apple's WWDC begins on Monday. Nilay, David, and Joanna Stern spend time going through both what they expect to see at the show, and why this year's WWDC might feel a bit different than in years past. Apple is in a tricky place with regulators, developers, and users ali…

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The Science of Stress & Sleep For Optimal Performance with Dr. Bill von Hippel 1:10:34

20d ago1:10:34

1:10:34

On this week’s episode of the WHOOP Podcast, WHOOP Global Head of Human Performance Principal Scientist, Dr. Kristen Holmes, sits down with WHOOP Senior Scientist Dr. Bill von Hippel to discuss the science behind stress and sleep and its impact on performance. Dr. Bill von Hippel is a scientist, author, and renowned social psychologist and evolutio…

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One company's quest for the perfect charger 1:09:31

21d ago1:09:31

1:09:31

We've talked many times on The Vergecast about the dream of the perfect charger. We call it The God Cable, and imagine it would charge everything, at full optimized speed, no matter what you plug in. Well, one company tried to make it – sort of. TwelveSouth founder Andrew Green joins the show to talk about how his company developed its newest produ…

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Can a redesign save Apple's software? 1:38:31

25d ago1:38:31

1:38:31

It's a slowish news week ahead of some very busy news weeks, so of course Nilay and David start the show with a long discussion about party speakers. Eventually, they get into the news, beginning with some of the huge Apple redesigns planned for WWDC in June. For the first time in a long time, the stakes for Apple's software teams feel really high.…

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How to Fuel Longevity: The Missing Link Between Food, Aging, and Metabolic Health with Dr. Michelle Davenport 47:43

27d ago47:43

47:43

What is water-based cooking and how can it aid your longevity? On this week’s episode of the WHOOP Podcast, WHOOP Global Head of Human Performance Principal Scientist, Dr. Kristen Holmes, sits down with Nutrition Scientist and Registered Dietician, Dr. Michelle Davenport. Dr. Michelle Davenport specializes in improving metabolic health through her …

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Inside the Meta monopoly trial 1:23:42

28d ago1:23:42

1:23:42

After more than a month of testimony, the Meta antirust trial is beginning to slow down. The Google search remedies trial, meanwhile, is about to heat up again, with closing arguments coming soon. The Verge’s Lauren Feiner has been in the DC courthouse for all of it, and has finally emerged to tell us about what she’s seen, and learned, from two al…

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OpenAI and Jony Ive's AI super-gadget 1:53:50

1M ago1:53:50

1:53:50

Bad news if you don't care about AI: this week was absolutely chock-full of AI news. First, Nilay, David, and The Verge's Alex Heath talk about the news that OpenAI and Jony Ive are teaming up to build... something. A gadget, for sure, maybe lots of gadgets. We don't know much, but we have a lot of thoughts, and a lot of questions. After that, the …

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What is Ergonomics? - What Your Keyboard, Surgeon, and Factory Job All Have in Common 1:06:22

1M ago1:06:22

1:06:22

In this episode of Beyond Motion, Zach and Lindsey dive deep into the evolving world of ergonomics. From workplace safety to product design and the emerging concept of the "industrial athlete," they explore how biomechanics and engineering principles intersect to optimize human performance and prevent injury. Whether it’s analyzing repetitive tasks…

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The Razr Ultra proves flip phones are almost ready 1:12:51

1M ago1:12:51

1:12:51

Kids these days, you know? They love the '90s, they want everything to be colorful and bold and bouncy, and they really, truly love Snapchat. And the tech world is listening. On this episode, The Verge's Allison Johnson joins to talk about her review of the new Razr Ultra, the new-look Android 16, and why she thinks we're getting ever closer to a t…

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Cristiano Ronaldo's Secrets to Longevity and Peak Performance 20:06

1M ago20:06

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What does it take to be at the top of your game – and how long can you stay there? On this week’s episode of the WHOOP Podcast, WHOOP Founder & CEO, Will Ahmed, sits down with the world's most prolific footballer, Cristiano Ronaldo, to discuss the important role of recovery, sleep, and discipline in Cristiano’s life. Cristiano reveals his impressiv…

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HBO's no good very bad rebrand 1:57:21

1M ago1:57:21

1:57:21

Names are hard — but they don't have to be this hard. Nilay, David, and The Verge's Jake Kastrenakes start the show with some personal news, before digging into the monumentally silly thinking behind Warner Bros. Discovery re-re-naming its streaming service HBO Max. After that, and some more streaming news, we turn our attention to the gadget news …

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The 9 Metrics That Makeup Your Healthspan with Emily Capodilupo 51:41

1M ago51:41

51:41

This week on the WHOOP Podcast, WHOOP Founder and CEO Will Ahmed sits down with WHOOP SVP of Research, Algorithms, and Data Emily Capodilupo to break down an exciting new feature: Healthspan with WHOOP Age and Pace of Aging. Developed in collaboration with the Buck Institute for Research on Aging, WHOOP has created the ultimate longevity metric to …

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A buggy Sonos mystery 1:27:06

1M ago1:27:06

1:27:06

The Verge's Will Poor recently came home from vacation and discovered he had an insect problem. More specifically, his Sonos speaker had an insect problem. Will brings us the story of what really happened there, and what he discovered about how the animal kingdom — and the electronics world — works. After that, The Verge's Andru Marino tells us abo…

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Why Apple is trying to save Google 1:45:27

2M ago1:45:27

1:45:27

Where will Meta, Apple, and Google be three years from now? It's starting to look like they might all be very different. Nilay, David, and The Verge's Richard Lawler start the show with Eddy Cue's testimony in the Google search trial, in which Cue argued that AI is taking over — and that Google should be allowed to keep paying Apple gobs of money. …

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Introducing WHOOP 5.0 & MG: Everything You Need to Know 41:57

2M ago41:57

41:57

WHOOP 5.0 and WHOOP MG have arrived. On this episode of the WHOOP Podcast, WHOOP Founder and CEO Will Ahmed sits down with Chief Product Officer Ed Baker to unpack the all-new WHOOP experience. They introduce the new devices — 5.0 and MG — and break down the three new WHOOP memberships. From 14+ day battery life to powerful new features like on-dem…

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The AI wearables are always listening 1:19:38

2M ago1:19:38

1:19:38

The Verge’s Victoria Song joins the show to talk about a new genre of gadget, which both she and David have been testing a lot: the AI-powered, always-on voice recorder. Vee shares what she’s learned from devices like Bee, and why it’s going to be so hard for AI to figure out what really matters in our lives. After that, The Verge’s Nathan Edwards …

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Olympic Swimming Tech: How Australia Dominates with AI, Wearables & Data 1:02:30

2M ago1:02:30

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Send us a text How does Australia, a nation of just 26 million, consistently dominate Olympic swimming? In this episode of Emerging Tech Unpacked, host Lucy Lin sits down with Jess Corones, General Manager of Performance Support and Olympic Campaign at Swimming Australia, to reveal the tech and teamwork powering Australia’s swimming success. Discov…

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How Apple lost control of the App Store 1:51:24

2M ago1:51:24

1:51:24

Everywhere you look, antitrust fights have the potential to reshape the tech industry. Nilay, David, and The Verge's Jake Kastrenakes start by digging into the latest ruling in the Apple / Epic trial, in which a furious judge rips open the App Store in a way Apple likely never saw coming. The way we pay for apps is about to change, and fast. After …

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Can Gait Data Predict Parkinson’s Years Before Diagnosis? 1:15:17

2M ago1:15:17

1:15:17

In this episode of the Beyond Motion podcast, we speak with Dr. Clint Hansen, Head of the Neurogeriatrics Research Group at Kiel University Hospital in Germany. Dr. Hansen shares his global journey through sports science, industrial biomechanics, and clinical neurology—highlighting how wearable technology, 3D motion capture, and open-source tools a…

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Breaking Down Common Nutrition Misconceptions with Dr. Sarah Berry 57:21

2M ago57:21

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On this week’s episode of the WHOOP Podcast, WHOOP SVP of Research, Algorithms, and Data, Emily Capodilupo sits down with Associate Professor in Nutritional Sciences at King’s College London and Chief Scientist at ZOE, Dr. Sarah Berry. Dr. Berry focuses on the influences of diet and nutrition on cardiovascular disease risk through the processes of …

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The Slate Truck is a whole new kind of car 1:28:17

2M ago1:28:17

1:28:17

Sometimes you want more tech in your life — and sometimes you want a lot less. This episode is all about less. First, Tim Stevens joins the show to talk about his story about the Slate Truck, an ultra-minimal electric vehicle that has almost no features to speak of and yet still promises to reinvent the way we think about cars. After that, Casey Jo…

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Everybody wants to buy Chrome 1:51:17

2M ago1:51:17

1:51:17

Some weeks, it just feels like everything is up in the air all at the same time. Nilay and David are joined by The Verge’s Jake Kastrenakes to talk about all the unrest, starting with the ever-changing tariff rules that are making gadgets hard to price, hard to find, and hard to bet on going forward. (Maybe that’s why it seems everyone on Earth tri…

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Why Australians Live 7 Years Longer Than Americans with Dr. Adrian Cois 47:15

2M ago47:15

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On this month's installment of our Longevity Series, WHOOP Global Head of Human Performance, Principal Scientist, Dr. Kristen Holmes, sits down with Dr. Adrian Cois. Dr. Cois is an Australian-born Emergency Physician and Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine, currently practicing in Portland, Oregon. Dr. Cois has an extensive background as a st…

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How to keep your data safe when you travel 1:10:43

2M ago1:10:43

1:10:43

If you’re heading on vacation this summer, you’re going to want to listen to this. The Verge’s Gaby del Valle joins the show to explain how worried you need to be about your digital data when you cross borders, and what you can do to protect yourself. Even if you don’t think you have anything to hide, a little precaution goes a long way. After that…

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Big Tech is back on trial 1:55:52

2M ago1:55:52

1:55:52

We promise, this episode is only a little bit about header bidding. Nilay and David are joined by The Verge’s Alex Heath to talk about some big news in tech regulation: Google lost its ad-tech monopoly trial, which could reshape both Google and the internet altogether. And that’s not the only monopoly news! Meta’s trial also started this week, and …

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