Speaking & Media
A selection of talks, interviews, and other media appearances I've made over the years.
Watchung Booksellers Podcast: Sports Writing
I sat down with long-time New York Times sports writer Harvey Araton to talk about our careers in sports journalism, and how the business has radically changed over time.
Risky Business — Sports Science and Injury Prevention
A panel at the 2018 MIT Sloan Sports Analytics Conference exploring how sports science and data are changing the way teams approach injury prevention.
Convocation Address at Carleton College
A convocation talk given to the Carleton College community, largely based on my book. As I say in the talk, this was a lifetime sort of honor for me.
What’s Next in Digital Advertising
A discussion of the future of digital advertising from my perspective at WIRED, touching on ad-blocking and new models for publisher revenue.
Andre Iguodala Talks Tech On and Off the Court
A WIRED interview with NBA champion Andre Iguodala about technology, recovery science, and the his approach to performance.
Faster, Higher, Stronger — Science and Elite Performance
A talk at the 2015 MIT Sloan Sports Analytics Conference on the science behind elite athletic performance, drawing on reporting from my book Faster, Higher, Stronger.
Faster, Higher, Stronger: Talks at Google
I spoke to Google employees about my book Faster, Higher, Stronger and the lessons we can learn from elite athletes.
Look Inside a Lab Hacking Athletic Performance
I visited Sparta Performance Science in Menlo Park, California. The lab later was featured in my book, Faster, Higher, Stronger.
Stronger, Faster, Better — Technology and Analytics
A panel at the 2013 MIT Sloan Sports Analytics Conference on how technology and analytics are reshaping athletic performance. I guess I already had the idea for my book title in mind at this point!
WIRED Health Conference: Ashton Eaton
A conversation with Olympic decathlon champion Ashton Eaton, exploring the science and technology behind elite athletic training.
My Go-To: DIY American Cheese
A Chowhound segment sharing a very molecular gastronomy-inspired recipe for high-end American cheese, filmed at our old house in Oakland, California.