Concussion Headliners: Behind the Scenes with the Experts, Hosted by Steve Broglio

Born and raised in Amarillo, Texas, Dr. Stan Herring brings close to 40 years of experience in sports medicine. Dr. Herring walks us through his successful career as a team doctor with the Seattle Seahawks, treating thousands of injuries and walking away with a Super Bowl victory in the process. A family man with a love for enchiladas and chocolate cake, he talks about the importance of commitment...

Join us this week as we chat with Brooke Mills, Founder of National Concussion Awareness Day and Miss New Hampshire 2023. From sustaining a life-altering concussion at age fourteen to her journey toward a Miss America title, Mills talks about staying positive and pushing yourself. A self-proclaimed “people pleaser”, Mills explains why she became a chiropractor and how she promotes overall health t...

We’re heading overseas this time with Jon Patricios, Professor of Sport and Exercise Medicine. A third-generation South African from Johannesburg, Jon talks about his commitment to excel as a leader. From his first date 24 years ago with his now wife, to raising three successful children, we’ll get a sneak peek inside the family life of one of the big brains in concussion research. Along the way,...

Join us as we journey back in time with Warde Manuel, Donald R. Shepherd Director of Athletics at the University of Michigan. From growing up in New Orleans and learning to clean and cook crawfish, to becoming part of the Michigan community as an athlete and a student, we’ll take a deep dive into his successful career and learn about his motivation to keep striving for more. Whether you have a pas...

Join us for a unique and exciting journey into the world of sports, concussion talk, and pizza as we hear from Jay “The Beav” Flannelly, Co-owner at Beavsworld.com, and a 1999 U-M Kinesiology alum. Coming to Michigan back in the mid-’90s, Jay was focused on supporting U-M athletics during what many consider the “golden era” for Michigan football. From working with some of the top talent in the cou...

Starting out as an adult psychotherapist, how did his professional journey take a turn into pediatrics TBI and sports-related concussion? What makes his career as a clinician and researcher rewarding? Tune in today and gain a deeper understanding of his incredible academic journey.  As a confessed chocoholic with a taste for Tim Horton's double chocolate donut, Dr. Yeates is proof that intell...

Dr. Doug Smith spearheaded the investigation into the puzzling "Havana Syndrome" that affected 21 U.S. officials in 2016. In this episode, we delve into the past of Dr. Smith, where he reminisces about his childhood years growing up in Connecticut, a time characterized by freedom and curiosity that led him to explore the world. He has an early interest in artistic endeavors like drawing,...

Growing up with 17 cousins and many neighborhood children, Dr. Meehan's childhood was filled with cherished moments. Known as the "bad boy" in his high school days, Bill's passion lay in the realm of theater and sports. But what changed? What inspired him to pursue a medical degree at Harvard Medical School and embark on a professional journey in sports medicine? Make sure you...

To commemorate Memorial Day, we are featuring Dr. Darren Campbell, current head team physician at BYU. Dr. Campbell has a rich background in military service, having spent numerous years caring for members of the armed forces before returning to his alma mater. In this episode, he shared his childhood memory of growing up in Utah with 6 siblings, and his first job working in a construction company...

Mr. Jarrett Irons is U-M's former football co-captain in 1995 and 1996. In this episode, Jarrett shared his favorite childhood memories growing up in Texas, his personal journey navigating a collegiate and professional athletic career, and "a life after football."

Dr. Christina Master is a sports medicine physician at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP), specializing in brain injury care for pediatric and adolescent patients. In this episode, Dr. Master shared her fond childhood memories of attending sports events with her dad, working in a library as a first job, her college days in Princeton, and how she decided to pursue a career in sports me...

In episode five of "Concussion Headliners: Behind the Scenes with the Experts," center Director Dr. Steve Broglio sits down with Dr. Kevin Guskiewicz, chancellor of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.  Dr. Guskiewicz shares life stories about growing up in Latrobe, PA, and how they helped shape who he is today. He also discusses his thoughts on servant-leadership, what he wo...

Johna Register-Mihalik, PhD, LAT, ATC, FACSM, FNATA is an associate professor in the Department of Exercise and Sport Science at the University of North Carolina. She is the co-director of the STAR Heel Performance Laboratory. She is a founding and core faculty of the Matthew Gfeller Center. She also serves as core Faculty with the Injury Prevention Research Center and as the Traumatic Division Di...

Dr. Michael McCrea is a board-certified clinical neuropsychologist. He is currently The Shekar N. Kurpad, MD, PhD, Chair in Neurosurgery; Professor of Neurosurgery and Neurology; Vice Chair of Research; Co-director of the Center for Neurotrauma Research; and Director of Brain Injury Research at the Medical College of Wisconsin in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.  Dr. McCrea earned his doctoral degree from th...

Center Director Steve Broglio gets to know COL Sidney Hinds II, a recently retired United States Army Medical Corps Officer. ***Note that at the time of publication, Dr. Hinds has retired from the Wounded Warrior Project.***

In our inaugural episode, Dr. Steven Broglio sits down (virtually) for a get-to-know-you chat with Dr. Robert Stern from Boston University.