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NPLH Studio

Welcome to NPLH Studio home of conversations with the creative minds shaping the world’s game.From photographers and filmmakers to grassroots organisers and cultural storytellers, we go beyond the pitch to uncover the people moving the game forward. I’m your host, Joseph Fordham, Thanks for tuning in — Let’s get into it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Editor's Note | Half-time Break | Back August

NPLH Studio ·

2025/06/04

Hey team, I'll be taking an extended break 'til August. If you're new here there's plenty to keep you going across 92 episodes whilst I put the mic on ice, recharge the batteries, and butter up some more talent to talk about their work, feelings and sometimes football. See you on the other side. JF Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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92. Brian Chorski

NPLH Studio ·

2025/06/03

Brian Chorski is a Wisconsin-born, L.A-based photographer and film director.Cutting his photography teeth on road trips with friends he experienced life, and the great outdoors, through a lens.In his own words, his style and approach are a direct representation of his spirit - authentic, curious and colorful.And it's that style that has attracted the likes of MLS, Puma, Ford and countless more to his work.This one’s about being true to yourself and being ready when people notice.Enjoy! Hosted on

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1:05:32

91. Christine Cupo

NPLH Studio ·

2025/05/20

Christine Cupo is a New York-based analyst, host and reporter.AND maybe holder of the least likely background of any creative in the field; Finance!Football was never far away, though – numbers on one screen, the game on another and when the pandemic hit, it was that passion, maybe obsession, which set her off on a path with CBS Sports.But, what life gives, it often takes in turn and, though thriving in a career analysing the game, injury leaves her unable to play it. Christine’s vulnerability in

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58:24

90. Tyler Dolph

NPLH Studio ·

2025/05/06

Tyler Dolph is a photographer, videographer, and Head of Production at CLUBELEVEN, the community of creators telling the untold stories of North American soccer.Tyler joined back in April, me hours before his next stint on the CLUBELEVEN bus tour to talk about career choices; freelance over 9 to 5, democratising the game and the importance of teamwork over individual glory – the latter a hint at Tyler’s inspiring self-awareness.He could also be the nicest guy in showbiz.Enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See

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89. RaShauna Hamilton

NPLH Studio ·

2025/04/22

RaShauna Hamilton is Vice President of Fan Growth & Community at the Washington Spirit — and a woman who’s spent her career quietly shaping future fanbases across the NBA, NFL and NWSL, one meaningful connection at a time.We talk about the power of voice — how RaShauna went from timid newcomer to confident leader, and how learning to share even the “bad” ideas can unlock a team’s creativity and collective impact.She reflects on what she’d tell her younger self, how her kids have shaped her view

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88. Seb White

NPLH Studio ·

2025/04/08

Seb White is a multi-faceted creative and co-founder of MUNDIAL; the magazine that both redefined football culture and reminded you why you loved the game.He talks us through the evolution of the mag, from a passion to project with his mates to, checks notes, a full time gig with his mates. One that inspired a new wave of independent football media, not least this platform.Through ‘giving it a go’ and unwavering authenticity Seb created a body of work that spoke to countless fans across the world

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Editor's Note | Fixture Reduction (Temp)

NPLH Studio ·

2025/03/31

The football podcast that isn't about football is clearing its congested fixture list and dropping to bi-weekly releases for a few months. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:09:40

87. Darian Jenkins

NPLH Studio ·

2025/03/25

Darian Jenkins is a retired pro turned analyst for CBS and DAZN.Darian talks us through her discovery of the game during recess kick abouts to National Championships with UCLA and the injury that would ultimately curtail her career in the NWSL.Easy to dwell on what might have been. Difficult to find a new direction. Unless the universe shows you one.Off pitch she now finds herself in a stronger position to push change, challenging the narrative attached to players of colour and bringing a fresh

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1:03:22

86. Dakota Fox Graf

NPLH Studio ·

2025/03/18

Dakota Fox Graf is a photographer with one of the less conventional routes into the industry, having swapped the front line of combat for the side lines of Major League Soccer.With a big interest in health and fitness and little interest or involvement in the game beyond the odd kindergarten kick about and a few World Cup games on TV whilst serving in Afghanistan, the path he’s on could not have been on his radar. But indifference towards the game evolved into infatuation when landing a performance

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1:10:48

85. Tommie Battle III

NPLH Studio ·

2025/03/11

Tommie Battle is an NYC-based self-taught and published Black photographer specialising in portrait, photojournalism, and sports photography.In this episode he opens up on life as a kid in a military family, how the experiences that came with it shaped his life and how, along the way, Roberto Baggio planted a seed that would bloom into not only a passion for the game but a career in it.The NYCFC photographer also discusses the importance of tuning into your younger self, practicing self-care, and

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84. Drake Ramberg

NPLH Studio ·

2025/03/04

Drake Ramberg needs little introduction, but I'll give him one anyway.An Oregonian born and raised in the vicinity of Nike HQ, he would go on to spearhead the brand's drive into the football space, revolutionise kit design, and build a legacy over the next three decades. Over to Drake. Enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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83. Maya Stephen

NPLH Studio ·

2025/02/25

Maya Stephen is the definition of a versatile creative with an appetite for change.Born in Florida and made through her experiences in New England, California and now New York, Maya is a flowing tap of self-expression using football, fashion, poetry and photography as both a means to create and reinvent.She also has a flagrant disregard for limits; those set by the self and imposed by others.All in, the perfect example to follow for the young people of New York, where she is currently Director of

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1:01:19

82. Dan King

NPLH Studio ·

2025/02/18

A break from the norm to share the work of a creative from another landscape.Dan King is not a football photographer. But he is aware of the game and the quality of his work needs to be seen so we’re golden!His route into photography will be familiar to some and inspiring to others. Unfulfilled in his day job as a website designer he set some intentions for change – ditch the boring stuff and focus on what he loved. Cycling.So, he bought a ticket for an event, borrowed a camera and the rest? Well

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1:01:56

81. David Furzer-Jones

NPLH Studio ·

2025/02/11

David Furzer-Jones is co-Founder of Cult Kits, the destination for football fans to find their favourite shirt.David discusses the brands evolution, from a side-grind blog to the extensive archive of iconic jerseys we see today, as well as his own journey running parallel to it.We touch on nostalgia and its role as one of the pillars of the brands identity and how walking your own path, with intention, delivers fulfilment and sets and example – he wanted a job in football so went out and made

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80. Gabriel Nava

NPLH Studio ·

2025/02/04

Gabriel Nava is a multi-faceted creative from Riverside, California.Growing up playing the game and following Barcelona, it’s little surprise his creative talents have found a home in the game, with both his photographic and graphic design skillset positioning him as a double threat in the landscape.Gabe walks us through his early days in the game, why following the creative path is important to him and what he’s prepared to do to stay on it.Oh, and how he’s bankrupting himself on T90 archive pieces

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Editor's Note | Next Fixture 4th February

NPLH Studio ·

2025/01/06

I’m taking a short break to spend time with my boys and will be back on Tuesday, 4 February, with more conversations from the legends shaping the football landscape. Until then, there’s plenty to catch up on—dive in and enjoy!JF Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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79. Matthew Stith

NPLH Studio ·

2024/12/24

US photographer Matthew Stith is a creative shunning the concept of boundaries.A broken foot in college put his goalkeeping gloves on ice, guiding his hands away from the ball and towards a camera.When opportunity knocked—through a friend in MLS—Matthew seized it, setting off on a path that’s more about discovery than destination.For him, photography is just one medium to explore the world, with football acting as the lens that brings it into focus.Through the Football Case Study, Matthew connects

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78. Lucas Mendes

NPLH Studio ·

2024/12/10

Lucas Mendes is what you would call a multi-faceted talent in the football landscape — professional player, club owner, and community builder decorating a CV belying his 26 years.In this episode, we explore his journey, from his roots in the D.C. United Academy system to how he’s using Virginia Dream FC not just as a football club giving a platform to players, but a creative house giving a collaborative vehicle to artists, building a club culture that inspires both on and off the field.Enjoy! Hosted

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77. Richard Gordon

NPLH Studio ·

2024/12/03

Richard Gordon a photographer/director and Co-Founder of Forty One Magazine and its football-focussed creative studio. Rich shares how the '94 and '98 world cups opened his heart to the game, his gateway into photography and when these two passions finally caught up with each other, giving rise to a creative career spanning over a decade. Rich's career is built on both passion and a drive to push himself as a creative whilst wedging the door open to those following behind. A storyteller at

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76. Jenny Simmons

NPLH Studio ·

2024/11/26

Jenny Simmons’ story is one of passion, purpose, and paving the way for meaningful change.Whether it's pursuing progress or practicing the transformative power of manifesting, following her vision and creating impact has always been the common thread. We discuss her journey from Lancaster to playing college football in the U.S, before landing at Nike where her time on the Jordan brand steered her towards mindset coaching and, ultimately, where we find her today, beginning a new chapter with MANON –

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