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The Formula

Dr. Dan Plews

Booking Overview

An expert-led endurance-performance interview show focused on sports science, nutrition, training, and athletic longevity, featuring elite athletes and specialized researchers or coaches as external guests. Suitable pitches include endurance-sport scientists, performance coaches, sports nutritionists, elite athletes, and experts in exercise physiology; booking difficulty is medium because guests generally need strong technical credentials, elite-sport experience, or notable competitive achievements.

Metrics

Episodes: 41

Frequency: Irregular

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Gender skew: Male

Listener location: Australia

YouTube: 2.6k subscribers

Instagram: 62.0k followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

info@pillarperformance.com.au

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Host

Dr. Dan Plews - Sports scientist, endurance coach, and exercise physiology researcher specializing in performance, training, nutrition, and athlete longevity.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
Sports scientists, exercise physiologists, elite endurance coaches, sports nutritionists, specialist researchers, and high-level endurance athletes with demonstrated expertise or competitive experience.
Required Achievements:  
PhD or advanced research expertise, Coaching elite or championship-level athletes, Elite or championship-level athletic competition, Specialized work in endurance performance, nutrition, or exercise science

Recent Guest Discussions

Paul Booth - Carbohydrate Fuelling, Gut Tolerance, Endurance-race Nutrition, Carbohydrate Metabolism, And Evidence-based Strategies For Ultra-endurance Athletes.

Alastair Day - Endurance Performance, Carbohydrate Fuelling, Mitochondrial Health, Heat And Altitude Training, Inflammation Management, And Athletic Longevity.

Rachel Arthur - Iron Metabolism, Blood-marker Interpretation, Iron Deficiency In Athletes, Supplementation, Testing, And Genetic Factors Affecting Iron Absorption.

Recent Topics

Endurance Sports, Sports Nutrition, Exercise Physiology, Athletic Performance, Longevity

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
The Formula
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The Sport Science of Sodium and Hydration

September 08, 2026

Dr Dan Plews sits down with Dr Alan McCubbin - sports nutrition researcher and one of the most credible voices on sodium and hydration in endurance sport - to separate the science from the marketing. They cover what sodium actually does in the body, why fluid balance matters more than sodium dose alone, and where supplementation genuinely makes a difference.10 key takeaways for athletesSodium's primary job is signalling to your brain whether to drink more, retain fluid, or excrete water -...

The Science of Carbohydrate Fuelling

July 23, 2026

The Formula by PILLAR Performance - Paul BoothPhD nutritionist Paul Booth - the coach behind both 2025 UTMB winners - sits down with Dr. Dan Plews to challenge some of the most widely accepted conventions in endurance nutrition. Why the push toward 120g of carbohydrate per hour is getting ahead of the evidence. Why your gut, not your fitness, is often the deciding factor on race day. And how elite ultra runners are actually fuelling in competition.Timestamps:00:00 - Introduction to carbohydra...

Unlocking Performance & Longevity: Insights from Ali Day and Scientific Research

May 21, 2026

Discover the secrets behind elite endurance performance, aging muscle health, and innovative training strategies shared by renowned Surf Ironman champion Alastair Day and sports scientists. This episode explores practical tips for optimising training, nutrition, inflammation management, and longevity in sport.In this episode:Ali's transition from peak competitive Ironman racing to retirement and maintaining a healthy lifestyleKey nutritional strategies for endurance athletes, including carboh...

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Frequently asked questions

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How do I get in touch with The Formula?

The Formula is hosted by Dr. Dan Plews. Its publicly listed email is info@pillarperformance.com.au. 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 The Formula?

The publicly listed email for The Formula: info@pillarperformance.com.au.

How many listeners does The Formula have?

Podseeker estimates The Formula reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for The Formula?

The Formula typically books rising experts. Typical guest background: Sports scientists, exercise physiologists, elite endurance coaches, sports nutritionists, specialist researchers, and high-level endurance athletes with demonstrated expertise or competitive experience. Common among recent guests: PhD or advanced research expertise; Coaching elite or championship-level athletes; Elite or championship-level athletic competition. Recent guests include Paul Booth, Alastair Day, and Rachel Arthur.

How hard is it to get booked on The Formula?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does The Formula cover?

Recent episodes cover Endurance Sports, Sports Nutrition, Exercise Physiology, Athletic Performance, and Longevity. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

info@pillarperformance.com.au

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