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. 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.
The Pledgeball Podcast
Ep 2: Taking on Fossil Fuels from the Dressing Room with David Wheeler
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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 for the climate from inside the professional game.
From uncomfortable conversations in the dressing room to challenging the industry's sponsorship choices, David opens up about his career spent advocating for a greener future. We chat about where his passion stems from, the challenges of being a vocal advocate in a high-pressure environment, and what he wants to see change in the beautiful game going forward.
Also in this episode:
- Henry Winter drops in to deliver the latest update on the Pledgeball League table - find out if the title race has shifted.
- Why football needs to break its ties with fossil fuels to truly protect where we play.
- Listen until the end to find out how you can win a ticket to the prestigious FSA Awards at the end of the season.
Ready to make a difference? Make a pledge for your club today at Pledgeball.org and help Protect Where We Play.