Welcome to Good Sport

Competitive sports give athletes structure, community and purpose. And an outlet for their passion. So what happens when, because of injury or age, they can’t play anymore? Does the competitive drive find a new home? Or get slowly extinguished? Jody talks to aging expert Tracey G ...  Show more

We often take gender for granted as a “natural” division in sports and life. But did you know the first decisions to divide sports into “male” and “female” categories were in many ways the result of women beating men in mixed gender competitions? In this episode, Jody chats with ...  Show more

This week on Body Stuff we’re excited to introduce TED’s newest podcast, Good Sport, hosted by veteran sports producer Jody Avirgan. What can sports teach us about life – and each other? Good Sport brings you invigorating stories from on and off the field to argue that sports are ...  Show more

Everyone has a sport they love—whether it’s playing, watching, or just talking about it! In this episode, Jessica and Emily share their favorite sports and explain why they enjoy them so much. From the fast-paced strategy of tennis to the relaxing freedom of swimming, they dis ...

<span style="font-size: 12pt;">In this sports psychology podcast, Dr. Cohn helps parents understand a young athlete who has fragile confidence.</span>

<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Here is the question Dr. Cohn answers in this episode: Sports Parent:</ ...

Who were the superstars, and what were the unforgettable moments of 2024? Who failed to launch, and who exceeded expectations? What are your hopes for sport and sports science in 2025? We draw a spectacular sporting year to a close with a look back at the highlights, lowlights ...