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Are there podcasts that interview splash pad experts?
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Yes — parks-and-rec, urban-planning, public-health, and parenting podcasts regularly feature splash pad guests. Pitch shows like 'NRPA Open Space Radio,' 'Strong Towns,' 'Curbside,' 'The Family Cookbook,' and local-government podcasts. Lead with your specific expertise: operator, planner, parent advocate, researcher, or pediatrician.
Podcasts represent a growing pitch channel for splash pad voices. Categories with active interest: (1) parks-and-rec — NRPA Open Space Radio, Park Pros Podcast; (2) urban planning — Strong Towns, City Lab, Curbside; (3) public health — pediatric-health and water-safety podcasts; (4) parenting — local family-life podcasts often have a city or summer episode; (5) local government — podcasts from city manager associations and policy think tanks. To pitch: identify 5-10 relevant podcasts, listen to one full episode of each, find the host's contact (usually in show notes), send a 3-paragraph email with one news hook, your specific angle (operator, planner, parent advocate, researcher, pediatrician), and 2-3 question prompts the host could use. Have a clean recording setup and a quiet room ready. Most podcast hosts respond within 1-2 weeks if interested.