The Pledgeball Podcast
By Pledgeball
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.
Latest episode
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The World Cup Fan Guide Special
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? In this special episode, hosts Katie Cross and Laurence McKenna sit down with Ashley Brown from the Fo… -
Ep 5: The season finale, lessons learned & looking back with Laurence McKenna
This week, we are shaking things up for the season finale. Host Katie Cross turns the microphone on her usual co-host, Laurence McKenna, to explore the man behind the mic. Why does sustainability matter to him? What initially drove him to join the Pl… -
Ep 4: Sustainability at the elite level & The Red Way with Rishi Jain
This week, hosts Katie Cross and Laurence McKenna explore what sustainability looks like at the very top of the footballing pyramid. How does a global institution like Liverpool FC translate climate action into a strategy that reaches millions of fan… -
Ep 3: The un-dying shirt, fast fashion & inclusivity with Joana Czutkowna and Julia Cove-Smith
This week, hosts Katie Cross and Laurence McKenna unpick the fabric of the modern game. Literally. We all love copping our club's latest shirt, but have you ever stopped to consider what your kit is actually made of? We are joined by two pioneers in … -
Ep 2: Taking on Fossil Fuels from the Dressing Room with David Wheeler
We are continuing the series with a player who refused to just "stick to sports." Join hosts Katie Cross and Laurence McKenna as they sit down with former Exeter City, QPR and Wycombe Wanderers star David Wheeler to discuss what it’s like to fight fo… -
Ep 1: Giving Food Waste the Red Card with Lagom Chef
We are kicking off The Pledgeball Podcast with a guest who is on a mission to fix the way we eat. Join hosts Katie Cross and Laurence McKenna as they sit down with Martyn Odell (aka Lagom Chef) to discuss why the kitchen is one of the biggest battleg… -
The Pledgeball Podcast - TRAILER
COMING SOON: The Pledgeball Podcast A new podcast exploring the intersection of sport and sustainability. Hosted by Pledgeball CEO Katie Cross alongside Laurence McKenna, the show brings together voices from across football and beyond to talk food, f…