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Sports Doc Talk

Will Sanchez, Grant Garcia

Booking Overview

This is an interview-led sports medicine show focused on injuries, recovery, performance, orthopedic care, and evolving athlete-health systems, typically featuring established orthopedic surgeons, sports medicine specialists, and sports-industry advocates. Credible pitches include physician innovators, regenerative-medicine experts, team physicians, athlete healthcare specialists, and knowledgeable college-sports policy professionals; booking difficulty is high because guests generally hold senior clinical, leadership, or specialized-expertise positions.

Metrics

Episodes: 77

Frequency: Monthly

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Listener location: USA

YouTube: 96 subscribers

Instagram: 908 followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

sportsdoctalkpodcast@gmail.com

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Host

Will Sanchez - Sports medicine podcast co-host.

Grant Garcia - Orthopedic surgeon and sports medicine specialist.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

high
Typical Credentials:  
Orthopedic surgeons, sports medicine specialists, team physicians, regenerative-medicine practitioners, athlete-health advocates, and senior college-sports professionals with substantial clinical, leadership, research, or field experience.
Required Achievements:  
Leadership of sports medicine or athlete advocacy organizations, Senior team physician or institutional appointments, Development of specialized medical procedures or treatment programs, Published books or established research and clinical experience, Extensive experience advising athletes, coaches, or sports organizations

Recent Guest Discussions

Travis Maak - NBA Team Medicine, Cartilage Repair, Joint Care, Trade Physicals, Surgery Decisions, And Injury Prevention.

Marc Pietropaoli - Regenerative Medicine, Bone Marrow And PRP Treatments, Knee Replacement Alternatives, Diagnostic Care, And Orthopedic Research.

Scott Laigo - NIL, Revenue Sharing, The Transfer Portal, Athlete Healthcare, College-sports Governance, Financial Literacy, And Recruiting Reform.

Recent Topics

Sports Medicine, Orthopedics, Athlete Health, Regenerative Medicine, College Sports

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Sports Doc Talk
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Return to Play vs. Return to Performance: NFL 2026 Preview.

September 09, 2026

Kickoff week is here, and the injury report is already longer than anyone wants. Will Sanchez and Dr. Grant Garcia sit down, just the two of them this week, to break down everything you need to know before Week 1, from an orthopedic perspective as much as a football one.They start with the question every fantasy manager and every patient asks and can't quite answer on their own: what's the actual difference between the PUP list and Injured Reserve? From there, it's a full walk thr...

The Injury Hiding in Plain Sight: Why 80% of Hamate Fractures Are Missed with Dr. Nicholas Rose

August 26, 2026

Francisco Lindor. Mike Trout. Corbin Carroll. A prominent NHL player. All of them missed time this year with the same injury. One that standard X-rays miss up to 80% of the time.This week on Sports Doc Talk, Will Sanchez and Dr. Grant Garcia sit down with Dr. Nicholas Rose, a fellowship-trained hand and upper extremity surgeon based in Newport Beach who has spent nearly 30 years treating MLB and NHL athletes. He's a physician for Red Bull Sports and one of the go-to hand specialists for a...

Staying on the Court: Elite Joint Care and NBA Medicine with Dr. Travis Maak

July 22, 2026

Ever wonder what actually goes on in an NBA training room? We found out.This week on Sports Doc Talk, Will Sanchez and Dr. Grant Garcia sit down with Dr. Travis Maak — orthopedic sports medicine specialist at the University of Utah, head team physician for the Utah Jazz, and president of the NBA Physicians Association. He has treated Olympic speed skaters, college football players, and some of the best basketball players in the world. And he grew up on a farm in Utah and became a volunteer sk...

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Frequently asked questions

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Sports Doc Talk
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How do I get in touch with Sports Doc Talk?

Sports Doc Talk is hosted by Will Sanchez and Grant Garcia. Its publicly listed email is sportsdoctalkpodcast@gmail.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Sports Doc Talk?

The publicly listed email for Sports Doc Talk: sportsdoctalkpodcast@gmail.com.

How many listeners does Sports Doc Talk have?

Podseeker estimates Sports Doc Talk reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Sports Doc Talk?

Sports Doc Talk typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: Orthopedic surgeons, sports medicine specialists, team physicians, regenerative-medicine practitioners, athlete-health advocates, and senior college-sports professionals with substantial clinical, leadership, research, or field experience. Common among recent guests: Leadership of sports medicine or athlete advocacy organizations; Senior team physician or institutional appointments; Development of specialized medical procedures or treatment programs. Recent guests include Travis Maak, Marc Pietropaoli, and Scott Laigo.

How hard is it to get booked on Sports Doc Talk?

High. It mostly books established leaders in its field.

What topics does Sports Doc Talk cover?

Recent episodes cover Sports Medicine, Orthopedics, Athlete Health, Regenerative Medicine, and College Sports. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

sportsdoctalkpodcast@gmail.com

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