<![CDATA[Green Sports Pod]]>13bd068d-14e5-5999-bd9b-adbc22ed08feThu, 11 Dec 2025 09:00:19 +0000Captivate.fmGreen Sports Bloghttps://artwork.captivate.fm/4e18584d-a4e0-4cf3-bf17-f6288478293b/Green-Sports-Pod-Podcast-Logo.jpgGreen Sports PodGreen Sports BlogGreen Sports BlogThe sports world has been greening itself since at least 2004, with LEED certified venues, zero waste games and eco-athletes becoming the rule. Despite this, most fans have no idea about any of this. GreenSportsPod exists to build awareness of Green-Sports and, by so doing, make good on the ability for sport, as Nelson Mandela once said, “to change the world” when it comes to climate change and other environmental calamities. Listeners will learn about the Green-Sports movement’s successes, challenges and opportunities through our interviews with the people who green the games we love to play and watch, and the athletes who are taking positive environmental actions. Host Lew Blaustein has built GreenSportsBlog into the source for news and commentary at the intersection of Green & Sports. He also is a sustainability-focused marketing and communications consultant, helping companies and non-profits create, tell and sell their green stories. Learn more and subscribe to the show today at GreenSportsBlog.com.https://greensportsblog.com/falseepisodicnopodcastEcoAthletes Champ Michael Meneshian Takes Part in COP30EcoAthletes Champ Michael Meneshian Takes Part in COP30Cornell University rower shares his experiences at November’s global climate conference.

]]>Cornell University rower shares his experiences at November’s global climate conference.

]]>3ba16ed7-2356-492f-9737-f35d7b163a02Thu, 11 Dec 2025 04:00:00 -050033:01falsefull4545Aileen McManamon, Green Sports Alliance Board ChairAileen McManamon, Green Sports Alliance Board ChairAileen discusses the Alliance’s 15-year history, its future and that of the Green-Sports movement.

]]>Aileen discusses the Alliance’s 15-year history, its future and that of the Green-Sports movement.

]]>9ebdc00d-dd4a-4e1c-968b-d6a9ea287c7fThu, 04 Dec 2025 04:00:00 -050048:02falsefull4444Ruth MacGilp, Action Speaks LouderRuth MacGilp, Action Speaks LouderHow Athletes Can Influence Apparel Companies to Join the Climate Comeback.

]]>How Athletes Can Influence Apparel Companies to Join the Climate Comeback.

]]>80c176a6-bbb0-4f24-9c63-2b48b25d99e0Tue, 23 Sep 2025 04:00:00 -050032:54falsefull4343Claire Poole, CEO of Sport PositiveClaire Poole, CEO of Sport PositivePreviews October's Summit and ‘Progress over Perfection’

]]>Previews October's Summit and ‘Progress over Perfection’

]]>2863f959-3b8a-4cdf-bed6-7de7dd2b81a0Thu, 21 Aug 2025 04:00:00 -050042:38falsefull4242EcoAthletes Champions, Pro Soccer Players Jas Spencer & Savannah McCaskill Launch Green Horizons CollectiveEcoAthletes Champions, Pro Soccer Players Jas Spencer & Savannah McCaskill Launch Green Horizons CollectiveNew Nonprofit Future New Environmental Champions

]]>New Nonprofit Future New Environmental Champions

]]>cb7415f0-70a6-44a7-aa5b-ee8b08d4a1c0Wed, 23 Jul 2025 04:00:00 -050032:44falsefull4141US Open Tennis Looks to Ace Plant-Powered Carbon ChallengeUS Open Tennis Looks to Ace Plant-Powered Carbon ChallengeUS Open Tennis Commits to Reducing Food-Related Emissions by 33% by 2030.

]]>US Open Tennis Commits to Reducing Food-Related Emissions by 33% by 2030.

]]>fcec26c7-084b-4eec-a5a1-46c982cb1580Tue, 15 Jul 2025 04:00:00 -050034:28falsefull4040Garry Gilliam, Author 'The Bleacher Garden'Garry Gilliam, Author 'The Bleacher Garden'EcoAthletes Champion, retired NFL offensive lineman, CEO of The Bridge Eco Village real estate development company, Garry talks about his incredible journey to becoming an eco-preneur and the author of eco-children's book 'The Bleacher Garden'

]]>EcoAthletes Champion, retired NFL offensive lineman, CEO of The Bridge Eco Village real estate development company, Garry talks about his incredible journey to becoming an eco-preneur and the author of eco-children's book 'The Bleacher Garden'

]]>1d2633b6-4d1d-469f-83fc-376b9e94531bWed, 28 May 2025 04:00:00 -050032:32falsefull3939New Moms of Green-SportsNew Moms of Green-SportsIn honor of Mothers Day, four leading lights of the Green-Sports movement — Kristen Fulmer of Oak View Group, Kristin Hanczor of WM, Dr. Maddy Orr of the University of Toronto, and Aly Criscuolo from New York Roadrunners — share how being first-time moms has altered their perspectives on climate action.

]]>In honor of Mothers Day, four leading lights of the Green-Sports movement — Kristen Fulmer of Oak View Group, Kristin Hanczor of WM, Dr. Maddy Orr of the University of Toronto, and Aly Criscuolo from New York Roadrunners — share how being first-time moms has altered their perspectives on climate action.

]]>670da32e-e886-4489-8084-96d16f60478bFri, 09 May 2025 09:00:00 -050051:23falsefull3838Pragnya Mohan, Indian Triathlete & Difference-MakerPragnya Mohan, Indian Triathlete & Difference-MakerPragnya helps Indian girls access education, sports & the #ClimateComeback

]]>Pragnya helps Indian girls access education, sports & the #ClimateComeback

]]>895be225-1622-4553-bbce-c892572badedTue, 10 Dec 2024 04:00:00 -050029:27falsefull3737Michele Spiezia, Ellysium RacingMichele Spiezia, Ellysium RacingMichele Spiezia on being an EV Racer’s Mom and the Future of Electric Mobility

]]>Michele Spiezia on being an EV Racer’s Mom and the Future of Electric Mobility

]]>8cfa51e7-3287-47b8-b57f-e1ca68e4c1baTue, 30 Jul 2024 04:00:00 -050033:15falsefull3636Dr. Madeleine ‘Maddy’ Orr, Author of ‘Warming Up: How Climate Change is Changing Sports’Dr. Madeleine ‘Maddy’ Orr, Author of ‘Warming Up: How Climate Change is Changing Sports’New book from the world’s leading academic expert in Sport Ecology.

]]>New book from the world’s leading academic expert in Sport Ecology.

]]>81c43956-760d-437b-9b62-0bc851954d2fTue, 07 May 2024 04:00:00 -050026:19falsefull3535Céline Mulrean, Sustainable Sports ConsultantCéline Mulrean, Sustainable Sports ConsultantWhat’s the score on our progress on reaching the UN Sustainable Development Goals?

]]>What’s the score on our progress on reaching the UN Sustainable Development Goals?

]]>d91c8d93-a67f-4cb8-a780-9ddc3f889f15Wed, 21 Feb 2024 04:00:00 -050035:27falsefull3434Kate StrongKate StrongWelsh adventurer, Triathlete, and eco-preneur Kate Strong on driving the #ClimateComeback

]]>Welsh adventurer, Triathlete, and eco-preneur Kate Strong on driving the #ClimateComeback

]]>9280723d-15ac-44ad-803a-516efa345cd1Wed, 17 Jan 2024 04:00:00 -050032:59falsefull3333Ultramarathoner, Climate Author Damian HallUltramarathoner, Climate Author Damian HallDamian Hall on 'How We Can't Run Away From This'

]]>Damian Hall on 'How We Can't Run Away From This'

]]>5f8ebe0a-7530-4749-85c5-1a82d6d32abfThu, 30 Nov 2023 04:00:00 -050032:54falsefull3232Dave Newport, CU-Boulder Director Of Environment & Green-Sports PioneerDave Newport, CU-Boulder Director Of Environment & Green-Sports PioneerBig Money, Conference Musical Chairs Pushes Environment and Climate to the Background

]]>Big Money, Conference Musical Chairs Pushes Environment and Climate to the Background

]]>46d43a6b-4d9c-465e-b67e-c04c443b5d07Thu, 31 Aug 2023 04:00:00 -050042:21falsefull3131Katie Cross of PledgeballKatie Cross of PledgeballIncentivizing Pro-Climate Behavior Change by Soccer Fans with Pledgeball

]]>Incentivizing Pro-Climate Behavior Change by Soccer Fans with Pledgeball

]]>cb582609-5358-4273-8200-041881c7d8e5Wed, 02 Aug 2023 04:00:00 -050039:25falsefull3030Jacquie PierriJacquie PierriAmerican In Italy: Ice Hockey Pro, Climate Advocate, EcoAthletes Champion

]]>American In Italy: Ice Hockey Pro, Climate Advocate, EcoAthletes Champion

]]>21680c88-6a0e-4a9d-9219-cb64b28419d6Thu, 27 Jul 2023 04:00:00 -050041:47falsefull2929EcoAthletes Champion Fran ReulandEcoAthletes Champion Fran ReulandHer journey from soccer pitch to methane reduction expert

]]>Her journey from soccer pitch to methane reduction expert

]]>86ca10a6-2f62-47d9-98fe-3ef9ee5091a3Tue, 27 Jun 2023 04:00:00 -050036:23falsefull2727Senator Cory Booker, Newest EcoAthletes Hall of FamerSenator Cory Booker, Newest EcoAthletes Hall of FamerOn the Power of Athletes to Spark the #ClimateComeback

]]>On the Power of Athletes to Spark the #ClimateComeback

]]>f6174bdc-c39a-4bc3-9f93-df10adaf5808Thu, 27 Apr 2023 04:00:00 -050021:41falsefull2626NIL + Four Rutgers Student Athletes Sparks #ClimateComebackNIL + Four Rutgers Student Athletes Sparks #ClimateComebackThanks to Partnership Between EcoAthletes & Official NIL Collective Knights of the Raritan

]]>Thanks to Partnership Between EcoAthletes & Official NIL Collective Knights of the Raritan

]]>290a8dce-70d7-401a-8732-a42ae4accbc2Mon, 24 Apr 2023 04:00:00 -050043:56falsefull2525Alex Carr of ArenaMendAlex Carr of ArenaMendHelping the Horse Show World to ‘Ride Green’

]]>Helping the Horse Show World to ‘Ride Green’

]]>e6090a64-b93e-43c4-a00c-b74a06e90774Tue, 18 Apr 2023 04:00:00 -050025:37falsefull2424Team GB Field Hockey Mates Fiona Burnet & Tess HowardTeam GB Field Hockey Mates Fiona Burnet & Tess HowardEcoAthletes Champions Help Green The Squad on Way to Paris 2024

]]>EcoAthletes Champions Help Green The Squad on Way to Paris 2024

]]>8a757ea0-463a-450a-afba-6de618123761Tue, 14 Mar 2023 04:00:00 -050040:30falsefull2323Sean McCabe, Climate Justice Officer, Bohemians FCSean McCabe, Climate Justice Officer, Bohemians FCUsing the Power of Sport to Promote an Equitable Transition to a Greener Future

]]>Using the Power of Sport to Promote an Equitable Transition to a Greener Future

]]>d7b1529e-9d2e-403a-8945-f5171735609aWed, 16 Nov 2022 04:00:00 -050033:13falsefull2222Chris Granger and Kristen Fulmer, OVG 360Chris Granger and Kristen Fulmer, OVG 360Taking Sustainability at Sports & Entertainment Venues to Next Level

]]>Taking Sustainability at Sports & Entertainment Venues to Next Level

]]>8a6ec87f-af90-440a-bb7e-1ab17b456309Thu, 27 Oct 2022 04:00:00 -050044:43falsefull2121Brent Suter, Milwaukee Brewers Pitcher & EcoAthletes ChampionBrent Suter, Milwaukee Brewers Pitcher & EcoAthletes ChampionDiscusses His New Environmentally-Themed Children’s Book, ‘Binky Bandit’

]]>Discusses His New Environmentally-Themed Children’s Book, ‘Binky Bandit’

]]>25cbc185-2f2d-4db5-93dc-64b0f3860543Mon, 06 Jun 2022 04:00:00 -050018:05falsefull2020U. of Penn Climate Scientist Dr. Michael MannU. of Penn Climate Scientist Dr. Michael MannAuthor of ’The New Climate War’ Discusses How Athletes Can Spark #ClimateComeback

]]>Author of ’The New Climate War’ Discusses How Athletes Can Spark #ClimateComeback

]]>851fb495-f1c5-4f0f-9b8b-632135360698Fri, 22 Apr 2022 04:00:00 -050025:21falsefull1919Claire Poole, Founder, Sport PositiveClaire Poole, Founder, Sport PositiveBeijing Olympics, Super Bowl LVI From a Green-Sports Perspective

]]>Beijing Olympics, Super Bowl LVI From a Green-Sports Perspective

]]>db740cb8-2da6-4ab2-b186-612986eb49f6Thu, 17 Feb 2022 04:00:00 -050051:55falsefull1818Matthew Campelli and Lew Blaustein on the State of the Green-Sports WorldMatthew Campelli and Lew Blaustein on the State of the Green-Sports WorldA joint interview between the editors of The Sustainability Report and GreenSportsBlog

]]>A joint interview between the editors of The Sustainability Report and GreenSportsBlog

]]>aef467fe-f91c-460d-be63-8f2c6200d04aThu, 28 Oct 2021 04:00:00 -050054:29falsefull1717Dr. Katharine Hayhoe: Powerful Climate Communicator, Author of ’Saving Us’Dr. Katharine Hayhoe: Powerful Climate Communicator, Author of ’Saving Us’On How Sports, Athletes Can Play Role in Climate Fight

]]>On How Sports, Athletes Can Play Role in Climate Fight

]]>426c3e59-2207-443d-894f-f1c6d0dbe601Mon, 20 Sep 2021 04:00:00 -050043:44falsefull1616Brianna Salvatore-Dueck, from Hoops to Sport-For-PurposeBrianna Salvatore-Dueck, from Hoops to Sport-For-PurposeBringing Climate into the Sport-For-Good Conversation

]]>Bringing Climate into the Sport-For-Good Conversation

]]>707c2a28-fb73-4d56-920e-19c2cef5831eThu, 09 Sep 2021 04:00:00 -050018:26falsefull1515Dr. Maddy Orr, Founder Sport Ecology GroupDr. Maddy Orr, Founder Sport Ecology GroupPart of Our Occasional ‘Sports & Carbon’ Series

]]>Part of Our Occasional ‘Sports & Carbon’ Series

]]>da71408a-5e89-47fb-8f24-40f26bcb3f69Thu, 10 Jun 2021 04:00:00 -050041:22falsefull1414Joanne Pasternack, President, Oliver+Rose, a Sports Philanthropy AgencyJoanne Pasternack, President, Oliver+Rose, a Sports Philanthropy AgencyHelping Athletes Make a Difference on Social Issues, Including Environment

]]>Helping Athletes Make a Difference on Social Issues, Including Environment

]]>d608f158-3388-4bf3-be76-b9e08205fa3fFri, 23 Apr 2021 05:30:00 -050027:45falsefull1313Richard Vevers, Founder of The Ocean AgencyRichard Vevers, Founder of The Ocean AgencyUsing Sports to Build Support For Ocean Protection

]]>Using Sports to Build Support For Ocean Protection

]]>7009fa4b-5176-4e52-a586-460e5e29db1eMon, 11 Jan 2021 05:30:00 -050032:17falsefull1212Elizabeth Beisel Olympic Medal-Winning Swimmer, Sportscaster, EnvironmentalistElizabeth Beisel Olympic Medal-Winning Swimmer, Sportscaster, EnvironmentalistUses her platform to advocate for clean, healthy oceans and climate action

]]>Uses her platform to advocate for clean, healthy oceans and climate action

]]>ac165eb0-610b-4592-a60d-7389092cda02Tue, 10 Nov 2020 05:30:00 -050024:02falsefull1111Dave Kaval, President of the Oakland A’sDave Kaval, President of the Oakland A’sHow Their New Ballpark Can Improve Environment, Enhance Racial & Climate Justice

]]>How Their New Ballpark Can Improve Environment, Enhance Racial & Climate Justice

]]>ec00fe1a-e858-4678-a986-7a0ce18f1902Tue, 20 Oct 2020 05:30:00 -050024:05falsefull1010Kunal Merchant on Sports & Climate JusticeKunal Merchant on Sports & Climate JusticeSustainability consultant on how sports teams and athletes can make a difference

]]>Sustainability consultant on how sports teams and athletes can make a difference

]]>5d4c9e1e-4a84-46e2-834e-c18ba74ee4b0Thu, 10 Sep 2020 05:30:00 -050033:52falsefull99Maggie Badore, producer of climate-focused video series “The Years Project" & Kevin Wilhelm, author of “How To Talk to The Other Side”Maggie Badore, producer of climate-focused video series “The Years Project" & Kevin Wilhelm, author of “How To Talk to The Other Side”Maggie discusses sports’ role in climate fight; Kevin talks about how to bridge partisan divide

]]>Maggie discusses sports’ role in climate fight; Kevin talks about how to bridge partisan divide

]]>abb9552d-a175-42de-a9f2-0aaf180d2ac9Wed, 02 Sep 2020 05:30:00 -050033:54falsefull88Mario Molina, CEO of Protect Our WintersMario Molina, CEO of Protect Our WintersMario Molina talks about how and how The Outdoor State, 50 million snowboarders, skiers, trail runners and climbers can impact the 2020 election

]]>Mario Molina talks about how and how The Outdoor State, 50 million snowboarders, skiers, trail runners and climbers can impact the 2020 election

]]>387564ff-f13c-4b4c-8558-d76d8d4d4971Mon, 03 Aug 2020 05:30:00 -050032:36falsefull77Garry Gilliam: NFL Offensive Lineman Quarterbacks The Bridge Eco-VillageGarry Gilliam: NFL Offensive Lineman Quarterbacks The Bridge Eco-VillageLooks to Tackle Systemic Oppression with Innovative Mixed-Use Development in Hometown of Harrisburg, PA

]]>Looks to Tackle Systemic Oppression with Innovative Mixed-Use Development in Hometown of Harrisburg, PA

]]>9f0af138-bfaa-440a-b5d3-e6cd9479614dMon, 29 Jun 2020 05:30:00 -050036:14falsefull66Lily Brazel, Field Hockey Star, “The State of Us” Podcast Host and Lew Blaustein Interview Each OtherLily Brazel, Field Hockey Star, “The State of Us” Podcast Host and Lew Blaustein Interview Each OtherBrazel talks Stature Clothing, her sustainable performance apparel startup; Blaustein shares his “Green Journey”

]]>Brazel talks Stature Clothing, her sustainable performance apparel startup; Blaustein shares his “Green Journey”

]]>bca08355-6cdd-412e-8a52-31379039f59cMon, 22 Jun 2020 05:30:00 -050058:16falsefull55Milos Ribic, Director of Adidas Ventures, investing in sustainable materials and sports media startupsMilos Ribic, Director of Adidas Ventures, investing in sustainable materials and sports media startupsMilos Ribic helps helps Adidas identify and invest in companies that will appeal to GenZ and beyond.

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]]>Milos Ribic helps helps Adidas identify and invest in companies that will appeal to GenZ and beyond.

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And feel free to email us at lew@greensportsblog.com with any feedback, questions, recommendations and/or ideas for future GreenSportsPod topics.

]]>c984f0f9-3ebf-4711-9d55-049a539d23d9Wed, 20 May 2020 05:30:00 -050023:49falsefull44Melissa Kalicin- Green-Sports Startup Oceanum Vela, Rescues Sailboat Sails from Landfill, Turns Them Into HandbagsMelissa Kalicin- Green-Sports Startup Oceanum Vela, Rescues Sailboat Sails from Landfill, Turns Them Into HandbagsMelissa Kalicin combined two lifelong passions — for sailing and the environment — with an adventurous entrepreneurial spirit to launch Oceanum Vela. The startup, which Kalicin runs from her houseboat in Kittery, ME, takes used sails from iconic racing boats that were destined for the landfill and repurposes them into handbags and other products. 

]]>Melissa Kalicin combined two lifelong passions — for sailing and the environment — with an adventurous entrepreneurial spirit to launch Oceanum Vela. The startup, which Kalicin runs from her houseboat in Kittery, ME, takes used sails from iconic racing boats that were destined for the landfill and repurposes them into handbags and other products. 

]]>2ca5e044-4f34-4b77-a609-541f33fe0de9Thu, 23 Apr 2020 05:30:00 -050019:53falsefull33Dr. Maddy Orr, founder of Sport Ecology Group, on what if sports treats climate change as it’s treating coronavirusDr. Maddy Orr, founder of Sport Ecology Group, on what if sports treats climate change as it’s treating coronavirusDr. Maddy Orr is the founder and co-director of The Sport Ecology Group, an innovative nonprofit that makes the growing amount of sport-sustainability academic research digestible by sport-sustainability professionals. She is also a professor of sport management at SUNY Cortland. Maddy specializes in climate vulnerability research and has authored over a dozen studies on climate vulnerability in the sport sector, and adaptation measures that can be taken by sport participants and sport managers.

]]>Dr. Maddy Orr is the founder and co-director of The Sport Ecology Group, an innovative nonprofit that makes the growing amount of sport-sustainability academic research digestible by sport-sustainability professionals. She is also a professor of sport management at SUNY Cortland. Maddy specializes in climate vulnerability research and has authored over a dozen studies on climate vulnerability in the sport sector, and adaptation measures that can be taken by sport participants and sport managers.

]]>974243fa-03ea-437f-8800-17bc5a3161c2Thu, 02 Apr 2020 05:30:00 -050037:50falsefull22Allen Hershkowitz, Godfather of Green-SportsAllen Hershkowitz, Godfather of Green-SportsDr. Allen Hershkowitz is the Godfather of the Green-Sports movement. Over the past 15+ years, Hershkowitz has helped sports teams, leagues and governing bodies make real reductions in their environmental impacts. In the inaugural GreenSportsPod episode, Hershkowitz shares the history of the Green-Sports movement and his part in it, from his work with the Philadelphia Eagles in 2004 to his current role as Environmental Science Advisor to the New York Yankees.

]]>Dr. Allen Hershkowitz is the Godfather of the Green-Sports movement. Over the past 15+ years, Hershkowitz has helped sports teams, leagues and governing bodies make real reductions in their environmental impacts. In the inaugural GreenSportsPod episode, Hershkowitz shares the history of the Green-Sports movement and his part in it, from his work with the Philadelphia Eagles in 2004 to his current role as Environmental Science Advisor to the New York Yankees.

]]>1f574552-a974-4c0f-bad9-1fb003351e19Wed, 11 Mar 2020 05:30:00 -050026:11falsefull11