
Pre-Zero Sports Talk
Welcome to Pre-Zero Sports Talk, where sports, leadership, community, and progress intersect. Hosted by Sid Bensalah, a seasoned professional with over 25 years of experience in the sports industry, this podcast isn’t about preaching or claiming to have all the answers. Instead, it’s a platform for honest, thought-provoking conversations exploring how to create positive, actionable change in and through sports.
Born from a passion for progress, Pre-Zero Sports Talk explores the pressing topics shaping our world today—leadership, innovation, community impact, performance and well-being, regenerative agriculture, governance, and more. Each episode goes beyond the surface, engaging with trailblazers, changemakers, and thought leaders to uncover solutions and inspire new perspectives.
This is a space for real conversations with real people about real issues—conversations that challenge norms, break barriers, and spark action. Whether you're a sports enthusiast, industry leader, or someone seeking to make a difference, there’s a seat at the table for you.
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Pre-Zero Sports Talk
Biochar: Nature's Climate Solution in Action
Can one simple material help fight climate change, improve soil health, and turn waste into something useful? The answer is biochar—a powerful, carbon-rich product that’s gaining traction worldwide.
In this episode, our host, Sid Bensalah, talks with John Webster, former tech executive turned biochar advocate, and shares how biochar could become a key tool in climate action. He explains biochar, how it works, and its surprising applications across agriculture, construction, and even water filtration. From his journey to his role in the U.S. Biochar movement, John examines why biochar is much more than "fancy charcoal."
Here’s what you’ll learn in this episode:
- What biochar is and how it captures carbon for centuries.
- Why biochar is being used in farming, construction, and water purification.
- How biochar is used in concrete, drywall, and everyday products.
- How John went from tech to climate action—and why it matters.
- Why biochar is a key player in the emerging carbon credit economy.
Connect with John Webster:
- John on LinkedIn
- john@gobiochar.com
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Biochar is more than just a material—it’s a solution for carbon capture, soil health, and sustainability. Listen to this episode and discover how this ancient practice shapes modern climate solutions.
Listen now and be part of the climate action.
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