What is the relationship between "human rights" and neoliberalism? How deeply are contemporary ideas, ideals, and visions of "human rights" influenced by neoliberalism? What can early theorists and ideologues of neoliberalism tell us about Cold War and post-Cold War uses of human rights discourse in international organizations and governance? And w…

In this wide reaching discussion, we sit down with historian Alex Marshall. Using his own works such as "The Caucasus under Soviet Rule" (2010) and the edited volume "Global Impacts of Russia's Great War and Revolution: The Arc of Revolution, 1917-24" (2019) as jumping off points, we discuss everything from how Soviet history is written and persist…

On today's episode we explore the ins and outs of the 1936 Soviet Constitution - also known as the "Stalin Constitution" - how it was written, what it guaranteed, what led to its drafting, how it affected life in the USSR as well as the social, political and economic contexts surrounding its drafting. We pay particular attention to how the tensions…

On today's episode we welcome architect and researcher Levan Asabashvili to discuss the emergence and development of public housing in the Georgian SSR and what happened to Georgia's housing stock after the collapse of the Soviet Union. We also explore how Soviet-wide architectural trends in different periods (early Soviet, Stalinist, post-World Wa…

On today's episode we examine how broader shifts in the global order, globalization and geopolitical trends since the end of the Cold War led to the current European security crisis and political context for the Russo-Ukraine War. We also explore how this context shapes Georgia's geopolitical and security environment, and is sowing the seeds for mo…

Chapters 00:00 The Journey of a Dunker: Early Years and Injuries 03:02 Understanding Knee Pain: Causes and Solutions 06:09 Training Techniques: Isometrics and Warm-ups 09:00 Diet and Its Impact on Performance 12:00 Adapting to Age: Training Adjustments Over Time 15:05 The Mechanics of Jumping: Techniques and Styles 17:58 Warm-up and Cool-down: Impo…

Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Tendons and Personal Background 03:01 Understanding ACL Injuries and Rehabilitation 05:56 Graft Types: Autograft vs Allograft 08:56 Early Rehabilitation Strategies for ACL Surgery 11:53 Managing Swelling and Pain Post-Surgery 14:58 Progressing Rehabilitation: From Extension to Strength 17:59 Considerations for Graft S…

Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Zach Jungels and His Journey 03:06 The Patellar Tendon Injury Experience 06:09 Rehabilitation Challenges and Discoveries 08:56 The Search for Effective Treatment 11:50 Implementing the Jumper's Knee Protocol 15:10 Sharing Knowledge and Helping Others 18:00 Understanding Pain and Recovery 21:12 The Role of Communicatio…

Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Luke Nelson 02:55 Running Journey and Injuries 06:02 Understanding Hamstring Tendinopathy 08:47 Overuse vs. Overload in Tendon Injuries 12:08 Differential Diagnosis of Hamstring Pain 15:05 Role of Imaging in Diagnosis 18:03 The Understudied Area of Hamstring Tendinopathy 20:50 Managing Daily Activities and Pain 23:52 …

Welcome back Listeners! After a long hiatus we are back with an interview from Dr. Frances Wong! Dr. Wong is a former assistant professor in the department of chemistry and biology here at Toronto Metropolitan University. Her past research focused on cellular systems biology of early human placental development and today her academic interest lies …

Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Gibson Butler and His Journey 02:53 The Onset of Knee Pain and Its Impact 06:05 The Role of Hunting and Physical Activity 08:58 Exploring Treatment Options and Their Efficacy 11:46 The 10x Procedure and Its Aftermath 15:00 Discovering Effective Rehabilitation Strategies 17:54 The Importance of Isometric Exercises 21:0…

Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Performance Coaching and Jumper's Knee 02:59 Understanding Jumper's Knee: Personal Experiences and Misconceptions 05:53 The Evolution of Training Approaches for Jumper's Knee 08:52 The Importance of Quad Strength in Recovery 11:50 Deceleration and Its Impact on Jumper's Knee 15:10 Plyometric Progressions and Their Rol…

Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Tommy Heights and His Journey 03:05 The Rise and Fall: From Vertical Jump Success to Injury 05:55 Navigating Recovery: The Role of Physical Therapy and Self-Discovery 08:53 The Turning Point: Lifestyle Changes and Their Impact 12:04 Rebuilding Strength: The Importance of Proper Loading and Management 14:47 Lessons Lea…

Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Finger Tendons and Climbing Injuries 03:13 Understanding Finger Anatomy and Function 06:02 Common Finger Injuries in Climbers 08:53 Pathophysiology of Tenosynovitis 12:06 Rehabilitation Strategies for Finger Injuries 15:04 Comparing Tenosynovitis and Pulley Injuries 17:56 Managing Climbing Volume and Injury Prevention…

Since the 1970s, historian Sheila Fitzpatrick has made invaluable contributions to our understanding of the Soviet Union. As a key figure in the "revisionist school" of Soviet history, Fitzpatrick along with other historians opposed entrenched Cold War era narratives about the USSR including (but not limited to) the "totalitarian thesis". Fitzpatri…

Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Hamstrings and Johan's Background 03:11 Functional Anatomy of the Hamstrings 06:13 Complexity of Hamstring Function and Evolution 09:06 Injury Mechanisms and Proximal vs Distal Injuries 12:02 Fatigue and Its Impact on Hamstring Injuries 15:04 Sport-Specific Hamstring Injury Risks 18:12 Rehabilitation and Development o…

Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Rotator Cuff Tendinopathy 03:13 Understanding Shoulder Pain and Its Complexities 06:04 The Shift from Impingement to Rotator Cuff Related Pain 09:00 The Role of Imaging in Shoulder Pain Diagnosis 11:58 Common Mismanagement in Shoulder Pain Treatment 15:10 Loading Programs for Rotator Cuff Rehabilitation 18:04 Position…

Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Chris Johnson and Tendon Rehabilitation 03:08 Understanding Exercise Monotherapy in Tendon Rehab 05:48 The Importance of Loading in Tendon Recovery 08:56 Chris's Journey and Mentorship in Physical Therapy 12:11 Rehabilitation Insights from ACL Injuries 14:56 Exploring Patellar Tendinopathy and Its Variants 17:55 Diffe…

On today's episode we discuss the book Blue Collar Empire: The Untold Story of US Labor's Global Anticommunist Crusade with author Jeff Schuhrke. Blue-Collar Empire explores how the CIA used American unions to undermine workers at home and subvert democracy abroad through the shocking story of the AFL-CIO’s global anticommunist crusade—and its deva…

Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Tendons and Human Performance 06:31 Understanding Tendon Injuries and Variability 12:32 The Complexity of Connective Tissue 18:06 Innovative Approaches to Tendon Training 27:55 High Intensity vs. Low Intensity Training for Tendons 30:40 Understanding Tendon Strain in Endurance Athletes 33:21 Connective Tissue Behavior…

Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Tendinopathy and Personal Journey 02:46 Understanding Tendinopathy: Inflammation vs. Degeneration 06:02 The Role of Isometrics in Tendon Rehabilitation 09:10 Muscle Function vs. Tendon Focus in Rehabilitation 11:50 Managing Load: Balancing Pain and Progress 15:07 Powerlifting and Tendinopathy: A Unique Perspective 17:…

Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Byron Miller and His Journey 03:07 Understanding Tendinopathy and Its Evolution 05:51 The Shift from Traditional Views to Modern Understanding 08:53 Personal Experiences with Tendinopathy 11:50 The Role of Loading in Tendon Rehabilitation 14:59 Practical Approaches to Tendon Treatment 18:09 The Importance of Patient E…

Writing histories of communism and "really existing socialism" have been fraught with political tension for decades. On the one hand, sectarian debates in the global left too often overlooked the nuances of really existing socialism and cutting edge academic research in order to align with specific ideological orientations. On the other hand, and f…

Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Setting the Scene 00:54 Steven's Journey into Strength and Conditioning 01:59 The Achilles Rupture Experience 11:57 Rehabilitation Insights and Lessons Learned 19:59 Exploring Patellar Tendon Issues 28:01 Understanding Elbow Tendon Pain 34:24 Managing Injury and Recovery Strategies 36:07 The Journey of Overcoming Add…

Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Derek Griffin and His Expertise 02:46 Understanding Tendinopathy and Pain Mechanisms 05:52 The Role of Subgrouping in Tendinopathy 08:59 Clinical Insights on Tendon Pain 11:53 Metabolic Factors Influencing Tendon Health 14:58 The Impact of Aging on Tendon Sensitivity 17:51 Exploring Systemic Risk Factors for Tendinopa…

Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Audio Quality Discussion 01:12 Mike Carroll's Background and Expertise 02:46 Building a Social Media Presence in Golf Training 05:06 Interest in Tendon Injuries and Collaboration with Keith Barr 08:29 Understanding Tendon Injuries in Golfers 14:11 The Impact of Training Load on Elbow Injuries 20:47 Differences in Str…

Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Tendon Research 02:33 The Berlin Method and Tendon Adaptation 05:56 Strain and Metabolic Factors in Tendon Adaptation 09:54 Volume and Frequency in Tendon Training 12:46 High Strain Rates vs. Low Strain Rates 17:34 Individual Variability in Tendon Response 20:22 Personalized Approaches to Tendon Training 24:38 Viscoel…

Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Current Work 02:51 Shockwave Therapy: Efficacy and Mechanisms 06:07 Understanding Tendon Pathologies 09:00 Calcification and Adaptation in Tendons 11:55 The Role of Shockwave in Clinical Practice 15:12 Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) Insights 18:06 Stem Cells and Tendon Healing 20:57 Adjuncts in Tendon Rehabilitation 23:4…

Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Tendon Research and Background 02:51 Understanding Tendon Mechanics and Strain 06:14 The Role of Tendons in Human Movement 09:07 Tendon Strain: Hierarchical Structure and Function 11:58 The Impact of Load and Speed on Tendon Behavior 15:08 Exploring Tendon Creep and Adaptation 18:05 Mechanotransduction and the Importa…

Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Circadian Rhythms and Skeletal Muscle 02:52 Understanding the Circadian Clock 06:12 Dysregulation of Circadian Rhythms 09:06 Impact of Inflammation on Circadian Clocks 12:00 Peripheral Clocks and Their Independence 15:06 Exercise Timing and Performance 18:06 Feeding Patterns and Circadian Rhythms 21:00 Chronotypes and…

Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Tendon Research 02:59 The Evolution of Tendon Rehabilitation 06:07 Understanding Tendon Mechanics and Training Approaches 09:00 The Role of Load in Tendon Health 12:03 Aging and Tendon Structure 14:51 The Impact of Immobility on Tendon Health 18:09 Stages of Tendon Development 21:08 Tendon Ruptures and Age Factors 24:…

Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Tendinopathy Coaching 03:10 The Journey into Tendon Rehabilitation 06:08 Understanding Muscle-Tendon Imbalance 09:01 Pain vs. Structural Changes in Tendons 11:55 The Complexity of Pain Management 14:45 The Role of Dynamic Loading in Recovery 18:04 Differentiating Between Patellar Tendinopathy and Patellofemoral Pain 2…

Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Coaching and Background 02:47 The Importance of Plyometrics in Training 06:13 Understanding Tendon Development and Injury Risks 08:58 The Role of Volume in Athletic Training 11:47 Exploring Isometric Training Techniques 15:10 Tendon Issues in Young Athletes 18:02 Biomechanics and Injury Prevention 20:56 The Journey wi…

Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Greg Lehman's Approach 03:06 Understanding Tendinopathy and Its Implications 05:59 The Role of Tendon Stiffness in Rehabilitation 09:06 The Complexity of Tendon Rehabilitation 12:01 The Importance of Individualized Treatment Plans 15:03 Exploring the Connection Between Metabolic Health and Tendon Pain 17:59 The Debate…

Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Tendon Talk 01:55 Understanding Patellofemoral Pain 06:02 The Biopsychosocial Model in Pain Management 09:57 The Role of Muscle Strength in Tendon Health 13:54 Exploring Achilles Tendinopathy 17:55 Calf Raises and Their Effectiveness 22:04 The Importance of Loading in Rehab 26:05 Comparing Patellar and Achilles Tendon…

Chapters 00:00 Moving to Tennessee: A New Chapter 05:12 Understanding the Tier System for Plyometrics 10:06 The Importance of Tendon Health in Sports 14:55 Exploring Structural Changes in Muscle and Tendon 19:58 Volume vs. Intensity: The Key to Structural Development 24:59 The Role of Joint Stiffness in Athletic Performance 30:02 The Stretch-Shorte…

Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Personal Updates 02:58 Child Development and Movement Efficiency 05:46 Rock Climbing Insights and Tendon Health 09:10 The Importance of Volume in Training 11:53 Integrating Fun into Training 14:46 Seasonal Training Adjustments 18:10 Managing Tendon Health and Injury Prevention 25:14 Evolving Training Approaches 27:40…

After World War 2, during the period of developed socialism, a rich ecosystem of Marxist intellectuals and academics emerged in the Georgian SSR. Universities and scientific institutes in Tbilisi, Kutaisi, Telavi, and Batumi were home to sociologists, philosophers, anthropologists, historians and other academics who took part in Soviet wide and int…

Welcome back listeners! This week we have TMU molecular biology alum Jocelyne Mendez-Guzman on to talk about her journey through her Bachelors and Masters degrees, the art of balancing a part time job and full time school, and her passion for scientific communication. To Learn More About Jocelyne's Research: https://linktr.ee/jmendezg #MadeInToront…

On October 20th 2024, Moldova held a presidential election and a referendum, supposedly on the question of integration into the EU. The referendum passed with a slight majority – 50.35% vs 49.65%. Two rounds of a presidential election were also held in the country, with the EU favored candidate Maia Sandu winning. While many observers have interpre…

Since the collapse of the USSR and Georgia's independence in 1991, anti-soviet memory politics have played an intractable role in Georgian politics. On the one hand, they are a rhetorical allegory without limits - nearly anything and everything negative can be associated with the soviet past. Yet on the other hand, they also played a crucial role i…

Georgia’s trade dynamics with the EU have not improved, even though it signed a Deep and Comprehensive Free Trade Agreement (DCFTA) in 2014. The Georgian export basket deteriorated qualitatively since that time. Specifically, Georgia’s export basket sophistication has decreased, and the share of low-tech and resource-based products hasincreased. Mo…

On today's episode we discuss how Ukraine's market oriented war economy is affecting the population, war time class divisions, post-Soviet Ukraine's economic development and how History and memory politics fit into the picture. Our guest to discuss all this and more is Peter Korotaev. Peter Korotaev is a researcher who has worked on class dynamics …

Helena Sheehan has spent decades involved in working class and Left struggles across the globe. She is an accomplished writer and academic who never lost or loses sight of her Marxist convictions. Her life brought her from America, as a devout Catholic entering the convent, to embracing revolutionary Marxism and participating in the Irish Republica…

On today's episode, we discuss The Eastern International: Arabs, Central Asians, and Jews in the Soviet Union's Anticolonial Empire with the book's author, historian Masha Kirasirova Book description: "In the first few years after the Russian Revolution, an ideological project coalesced to link the development of what Stalin demarcated as the inter…

This Week on the Podcast we have Dr. Costin Antonescu. Dr. Antonescu is a Professor in the Department of Chemistry and Biology at Toronto Metropolitan University. Aside from teaching Cell Biology, he holds the role of Undergraduate Biology Program Director, and serves as Chair for the TMU Dimensions program, an NSERC initiative to increase equity, …

This is a special TWO PART episode with Historian and Jacobin Europe editor David Broder. In Part I (recorded July 10th 2024), we discuss recent European Parliamentary and French election results, how both the right and left fared in the outcome, and the implications of these results for Europe, EU expansion and more. In Part II (starts at 50:45), …

Today’s guest, is Toronto Metropolitan University alum Andrew Harris. Andrew completed his BSc with Honours in medical physics in 2016. During his undergraduate degree and following graduation, he worked in research labs at TMU in the Department of physics and chemistry, and Sunnybrook Hospital, largely assisting with computer programming. He has a…

This week on the podcast we have Dr. Stefania Impellizzeri! We discuss changing academic paths, Schrödinger's cat, and the motivation that comes with being told you "can't" do something. Dr. Impellizzeri is an Associate Professor in the Department of Chemistry and Biology at Toronto Metropolitan University. In addition to her faculty role at TMU, s…

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