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The Pledgeball podcast is what happens when sport, culture and climate action meet. Hosted by our CEO Katie Cross and football YouTube royalty Laurence McKenna, each episode welcomes a new guest to explore the intersection of sport and sustainability, from football clubs and players to creators, campaigners and voices from beyond the sporting world. Together, they dig into practical, realistic actions fans and communities can take, from travel and food to fast fashion and the systems around the game we love. Courtesy of some very special guests, we'll keep you updated on the goings on in the Pledgeball League along the way too. Don't forget, you can help your team by making a pledge at pledgeball.org. But for now, sit back, relax and listen to these crucial conversations from those who are going above and beyond to Protect Where We Play.
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Signup to Generate a PitchThe Pledgeball podcast is what happens when sport, culture and climate action meet. Hosted by our CEO Katie Cross and football YouTube royalty Laurence McKenna, each episode welcomes a new guest to explore the intersection of sport and sustainability, from football clubs and players to creators, campaigners and voices from beyond the sporting world.
The Pledgeball Podcast is hosted by Pledgeball. The show has published 15 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "The England Fan Road Diaries | Ep 5: Gordon’s Goal, Azteca Memories & Why FIFA is Broken (The Final Check-In)" (23 July 2026, 28 minutes), "The England Fan Road Diaries | Ep 4: Inside Miami’s Heatwave, Extra-Time Drama & Squeezing Past Norway" (14 July 2026, 13 minutes), and "The England Fan Road Diaries | Ep 3: Beer Showers at the Azteca, Lightning Storms & Silencing Mexico" (10 July 2026, 15 minutes).
The Pledgeball Podcast publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 31 minutes across 15 episodes.
Booking probability for The Pledgeball Podcast is 27%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. The Pledgeball Podcast requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. The Pledgeball Podcast's contact route on record: public web form.
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The journey comes to an end. Harvey is back home in England, settled in, and no longer living out of a suitcase as Katie Cross catches up with him for the final check-in of The England Fan Road Diaries. In this series...
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England are in the semi-finals! After a grueling, extra-time 2-1 victory over Norway, Harvey checks in with Pledgeball's Katie Cross from their new base in Atlanta as the anticipation for a historic clash with Argentina...
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What a match, what a win, and what an away day. Harvey checks in from Miami after witnessing one of the most chaotic, historic, and beer-soaked England victories in living memory at the legendary Estadio Azteca. In this...
Live from Day One of the Lexus Nottingham Open! 🎾🌱 In this episode, Katie sits down on-site to explore how tennis is adapting to a changing climate, from elite tournaments to local grassroots courts. We are joined by...
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From a nerve-shredding late win in Atlanta to eating grasshoppers in Mexico City, Harvey checks in for Episode Two of The England Fan Road Diaries! In this episode, Pledgeball’s Katie Cross catches up with Harvey right...
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Welcome to the first instalment of our brief tournament check-ins: The England Fan Road Diaries . This week, Katie Cross catches up with Harvey from the Football Supporters Association (FSA), who is embedded with the...
Episode #2
<p>In this episode, Katie flies solo to explore how unexpected worlds collide to tackle the climate crisis. Joined by award-winning stand-up comedian Stuart Goldsmith to discuss his Edinburgh Fringe show, Spoilers...
Episode #2
In this episode, Katie flies solo to explore how unexpected worlds collide to tackle the climate crisis. Joined by award-winning stand-up comedian Stuart Goldsmith to discuss his Edinburgh Fringe show, Spoilers, looking...
Episode #1
<p>This week, hosts Katie Cross and Laurence McKenna are serving up a brilliant father-son double act to explore how tennis is grappling with its own massive climate footprint.</p><p>We are joined by Neil Glasspool, the...
Episode #7
<p>The 2026 World Cup is set to be the largest tournament in football history. But what does that actually mean for the travelling fans on the ground?</p><p>In this special episode, hosts Katie Cross and Laurence...
Episode #6
<p>This week, we are shaking things up for the season finale. Host <b>Katie Cross</b> turns the microphone on her usual co-host, <b>Laurence McKenna</b>, to explore the man behind the mic.</p><p>Why does sustainability...
Episode #5
<p>This week, hosts <b>Katie Cross</b> and <b>Laurence McKenna</b> explore what sustainability looks like at the very top of the footballing pyramid.</p><p>How does a global institution like <b>Liverpool FC</b>...
Episode #4
<p>This week, hosts <b>Katie Cross</b> and <b>Laurence McKenna</b> unpick the fabric of the modern game. Literally.</p><p>We all love copping our club's latest shirt, but have you ever stopped to consider what your kit...
Episode #3
<p>We are continuing the series with a player who refused to just "stick to sports."</p><p>Join hosts Katie Cross and Laurence McKenna as they sit down with former Exeter City, QPR and Wycombe Wanderers star David...
<p>We are kicking off The Pledgeball Podcast with a guest who is on a mission to fix the way we eat.</p><p>Join hosts <b>Katie Cross</b> and <b>Laurence McKenna</b> as they sit down with <b>Martyn Odell (aka Lagom...
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<p><b>COMING SOON: The Pledgeball Podcast</b></p><p>A new podcast exploring the intersection of sport and sustainability.</p><p>Hosted by Pledgeball CEO Katie Cross alongside Laurence McKenna, the show brings together...
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Christ’s College Lecturer in Practical Theology at Aberdeen University, SUT's Marine Environmental Science Special Interest Group
Head of Public Policy and Sustainability, Stanford University
author of "Oxford Brookes: A Sporting Miracle? From cowshed on the Thames to the top of the rowing world", Center for Disability Employment Research and Practice
corporate speaker on Climate Crisis and Resilience, The Comedian's Comedian Podcast
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