Jun 2, 202546 minS4
<p>Hilary Meyer, Dr. Ann Pegoraro, and Dr. Maddy Orr discuss the growth of women's sport in recent years, and come up with ideas for balancing gender parity and environmental goals. Is it possible to grow women's sport...
About this Podcast:
Climate Champions leverages the public's adoration of sport to delve into conversations about climate change, zero waste, carbon neutrality, energy conservation, climate adaptation, disaster recovery, ocean plastics, and more. The first season was an 11-episode series launched in June 2019. It's followed by a Season 2 and Season 3 dual-release in Summer 2020.
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What is Climate Champions about?
Climate Champions leverages the public's adoration of sport to delve into conversations about climate change, zero waste, carbon neutrality, energy conservation, climate adaptation, disaster recovery, ocean plastics, and more. The first season was an 11-episode series launched in June 2019. It's followed by a Season 2 and Season 3 dual-release in Summer 2020.
What has Climate Champions covered recently?
Recent episodes include "S4, E3: Growing Women's Sport in a Climate Crisis" (2 June 2025, 46 minutes), "S4, E1: The New IOC President" (2 June 2025, 48 minutes), and "S4, E2: FIFA2026 on Fire" (2 June 2025, 51 minutes).
How often does Climate Champions publish?
Climate Champions publishes roughly daily, with episodes averaging 39 minutes across 45 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on Climate Champions?
Booking probability for Climate Champions is 20%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Climate Champions requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Climate Champions's contact route on record: public web form.
Who should pitch Climate Champions?
The strongest fits for Climate Champions are Sports and Environmental Agencies. Climate Champions has a sports audience.
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Climate Champions is a sports podcast with 45 episodes published.
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Recent episodes
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Episode #1
S4, E1: The New IOC President
Jun 2, 202548 minS4<p>What will the new IOC president do for sustainability in the Olympic Movement and beyond? </p><p><br></p><p>In this first episode of season 4, we bring you a conversation from our Earth Month sessions in April 2025...
Episode #2
S4, E2: FIFA2026 on Fire
Jun 2, 202551 minS4<p>Aileen McManamon, Dr. Walker Ross, Dr. Tim Walters, and Dr. Maddy Orr discuss some of the challenges facing FIFA2026: extreme heat, wildfire, and a trade war in North America. </p><p><br></p><p>This conversation was...
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Bonus episode - Dr. Tom Carter
Dec 14, 202032 minS0<p>Dr. Thomas Carter is a Reader in the School of Sport and Service Management at the University of Brighton and the Executive Director of Football for Peace. Dr. Carter is a sport anthropologist and specialist in sport...
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Bonus episode - Stephania Ergemlidze
Dec 14, 202021 minS0<p>Stephania Ergemlidze started a one-woman movement in the summer of 2020 when she took her basketball hoop to protest sites around the U.S. to facilitate positive interactions between groups. She joins the podcast to...
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- Oct 6, 202035 minS0
<p>In this last 4-episode segment of The Listening Sessions, we get into the solutions. How to fix environmental and social issues in sport? The fourth answer comes from COFFEY, a NYC-based filmmaker, runner, and...
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SSN 3 - EP 15. Charles T. Brown on designing safe and inclusive public spaces for sport
Oct 6, 202032 minS0<p>In this last 4-episode segment of The Listening Sessions, we get into the solutions. How to fix environmental and social issues in sport? The third answer is brought forth by Charles T. Brown, a researcher and...
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SSN 3, EP 14. The Sport Sustainability Research Collective on partnerships and collaboration
Oct 6, 202041 minS0<p>In this last 4-episode segment of The Listening Sessions, we get into the solutions. How to fix environmental and social issues in sport? The second answer comes from Aileen McManamon, Kristen Fulmer, and Monica...
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SSN 3, EP 13. Dr. Ann Pegoraro and Dr. Lindsey Darvin on putting women and POC into positions of power
Oct 6, 202038 minS0<p>In this last 4-episode segment of The Listening Sessions, we get into the solutions. How to fix environmental and social issues in sport? The first answer comes from Drs. Ann Pegoraro and Lindsey Darvin, experts on...
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SSN 3 - EP 12. Dr. Tricia McGuire-Adams on physical activity among Anishnaabe women
Oct 6, 202028 minS0<p>In episodes 9-12 of The Listening Sessions, Dr. Maddy Orr addresses the inequities and unique experiences of Indigenous athletes and people working in the Indigenous sport system. Dr. Tricia McGuire-Adams joins the...
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SSN 3 - EP 11. Dr. Janice Forsyth on sport in residential schools and Indigenous Sport systems
Oct 6, 202048 minS0<p>In episodes 9-12 of The Listening Sessions, Dr. Maddy Orr addresses the inequities and unique experiences of Indigenous athletes and people working in the Indigenous sport system. Dr. Forsyth discusses the use of...
- Oct 6, 202040 minS0
<p>In episodes 9-12 of The Listening Sessions, Dr. Maddy Orr addresses the inequities and unique experiences of Indigenous athletes and people working in the Indigenous sport system. Kathryn Teneese, chairwoman of the...
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SSN 3 - EP 9. Dr. Natalie Welch on mascots and colonialism in college and professional sport
Oct 6, 202051 minS0<p>In episodes 9-12 of The Listening Sessions, Dr. Maddy Orr addresses the inequities and unique experiences of Indigenous athletes and people working in the Indigenous sport system. This episode, with Dr. Natalie...
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SSN 3 - EP 8. Dr. Becky Beal on skateboarding
Oct 6, 202031 minS0<p>In episodes 5-8, Dr. Maddy Orr digs into the environmental and social issues affecting individual sports. In this episode, Dr. Becky Beal shares her research on skateboarding culture and infrastructure, and how the...
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SSN 3 - EP. 7. Henri Rivers on skiing
Oct 6, 202028 minS0<p>In episodes 5-8, Dr. Maddy Orr digs into the environmental and social issues affecting individual sports. In this episode, Henri Rivers, the President of the National Brotherhood of Skiers, addresses the lack of...
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SSN 3 - EP 6. Dr. Asherah Allen on swimming
Oct 6, 202032 minS0<p>In episodes 5-8, Dr. Maddy Orr digs into the environmental and social issues affecting individual sports. In this episode, Dr. Asherah Allen shares her personal experiences and research findings on Black swimmers'...
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SSN 3 - EP 5. Rhonda Harper on surfing
Oct 6, 202048 minS0<p>In episodes 5-8, Dr. Maddy Orr digs into the environmental and social issues affecting individual sports, zeroing in on surfing in this episode with Rhonda Harper, founder of Black Girls Surf. </p>
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SSN 3 - EP 4. Alexandra Rickham on what’s missing in the sport sustainability movement
Oct 6, 202031 minS0<p>In this episode of The Listening Sessions, Dr. Maddy Orr interviews Alexandra Rickham about what's missing in the sport sustainability movement: diverse voices, comprehensive strategy, and long-term positive...
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SSN 3 - EP 3. Garry Gilliam on lack of resources and opportunity in Black communities
Oct 6, 202041 minS0<p>In this third episode of Season 3, The Listening Sessions, Dr. Maddy Orr interviews Garry Gilliam, former NFL player and CEO of The Bridge, about the challenges facing low-income Black communities and how The Bridge...
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SSN 3 - EP 2. Dr. Nick Watanabe on air quality, pollution, and sport
Oct 6, 202049 minS0<p>In this second episode of Season 3, The Listening Sessions, Dr. Maddy Orr interviews Dr. Nick Watanabe of the University of South Carolina on air quality, pollution, and the many ways sport organizations may...
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