The Sports Engineering Podcast

In this special ISEA26 episode of The Sports Engineering Podcast, we sit down with the conference's three keynote speakers: Cynthia Bir, John McPhee, and Matt Pringle. We delve into their keynote topics and discuss the research, innovations, and experiences that have influenced their work.

In this special edition of The Sports Engineering Podcast, we explore the history of the International Sports Engineering Association (ISEA) and the conferences that helped shape the field over the last few decades. Joined by former ISEA president, Dr Jono Shepherd and the organiser of the most recent conference Prof. Steph Forrester, we look back at how sports engineering evolved from a niche area into a global research community.

In this episode of The Sports Engineering Podcast Off The Clock, we take a look ahead to the 2026 FIFA World Cup and review some of the newly released kit designs from a range of manufacturers. From bold redesigns to modern takes on classic looks, we discuss our favourites, the biggest surprises, and which nations have absolutely nailed it ahead of the tournament.

In this episode of The Sports Engineering Podcast, we break down Formula One’s huge 2026 rule changes and what they could mean for the future of racing. We cover their 50/50 split between electric and combustion power, lighter chassis, new overtaking systems, sustainable fuels, and major manufacturers like Ford Motor Company, Audi, Honda and Cadillac entering the sport. Why Formula One is undergoing one of its biggest engineering overhauls in decades. Will these changes make racing more tactical, more sustainable, and more competitive or are fans right to be nervous?

In this episode of The Sports Engineering Podcast, we go Off the Clock again this week to explore the new face of sports gear, where engineering, data, and performance claims are starting to take centre stage over traditional athlete endorsements. We unpack how consumers are becoming more informed and more focused on what products actually do for them. As technology becomes the story, we discuss what this shift means for athletes, brands, and the future of sports innovation.