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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. 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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- 1 weeks ago28 min
The England Fan Road Diaries | Ep 5: Gordon’s Goal, Azteca Memories & Why FIFA is Broken (The Final Check-In)
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 finale, Harvey reflects on the emotional rollercoaster of England’s semi-final clash against Argentina—from the unforgettable euphoria of Anthony Gordon’s opener to the dejection of defeat. Harvey and Katie dig deep into what this tournament has revealed about the state of moder...
- 2 weeks ago13 min
The England Fan Road Diaries | Ep 4: Inside Miami’s Heatwave, Extra-Time Drama & Squeezing Past Norway
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 reaches fever pitch. In this episode, Katie catches up with Harvey to dissect a tense, sweaty, and ultimately triumphant night in Miami. Harvey describes what it was like surviving the absolute hottest football match of his life, where fans only survived the humidity thanks to...
- 3 weeks ago15 min
The England Fan Road Diaries | Ep 3: Beer Showers at the Azteca, Lightning Storms & Silencing Mexico
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 episode, Pledgeball’s Katie Cross catches up with a slightly under-the-weather Harvey to digest the fallout of a classic World Cup knockout game. Harvey breaks down the unbelievable atmosphere in Mexico City—ranging from hundreds of Chihuahuas randomly wearing football shirts ...
- 3 weeks ago45 min
Ep 8: Can Tennis Survive a Changing Climate? feat. Kyle Edmund, the LTA's Jack Baker and Rafatennisonly
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 a fantastic panel: Jack Baker (Head of Public Policy and Sustainability at the LTA), former British Number One Kyle Edmund (now stepping into his new role as Assistant Tournament Director), and grassroots tennis content creator and influencer Raf (@rafatennisonly). Plus, we featu...
- 4 weeks ago14 min
The England Fan Road Diaries | Ep 2: Grasshoppers, High Altitude & Facing Mexico
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 after he touches down in Mexico. They break down the incredible away-end atmosphere at the Atlanta stadium, the reality of high-altitude headaches, and the looming tension of facing the host nation at the legendary Aztec Stadium. Harvey also takes us through some unexpected cul...
- Jun 30, 202613 min
The England Fan Road Diaries Ep 1: High Costs, Massive Stadiums, and Following England Stateside
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 England fan embassies on the ground in the United States. While the mood among supporters remains incredibly high after a thrilling opening victory against Croatia, the actual logistics of navigating a US-based tournament are presenting some massive hurdles for everyday matchday f...
- Jun 23, 202652 min
Ep 7: Can Comedy and Sport Save the Planet? feat. Stuart Goldsmith and Peter Smith
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 at how comedy can disarm climate dread and combat inertia where traditional environmentalism sometimes struggles to reach everyday people. Despite Stuart openly hating sport, the team calls in backup from Peter Smith, who drives sustainability at Ashton Gate Stadium. Together,...
- Jun 11, 202637 min
Ep 6: Serving Up Sustainability: Tennis Ball Waste & Life on the ATP Tour with Lloyd Glasspool
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. We are joined by Neil Glasspool, the driving force behind Hubba's incredible Circularball scheme, alongside his son, 2025 Wimbledon Doubles Champion Lloyd Glasspool. Together, they bridge the gap between grassroots community solutions and the relentless, international reality of elite sport. We take a deep dive into how N...
About The Pledgeball Podcast
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. 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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