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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 | Back 9 Jan 2024

NPLH Studio ·

2023/12/19

'NPLH In Conversation With...' returns on Tuesday 9 January. If this is your first visit, there's plenty to catch up with from 2023 including Naomi Accardi, Ted Philipakos, Devin L'Amoreaux, Sonya Kondratenko, and many more. Thank you for the support. See you on the other side. JF---A quick reminder that NPLH is more than a podcast.Visit nplhmag.com where you can enjoy online reads, subscribe to our weekly newsletter and browse our ever growing collection of magazines, prints, and apparel. NPLH is

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Maximilian Hetherington

NPLH Studio ·

2023/12/12

Maximilian Hetherington talks through his career stages, starting with his first camera - a gift from his grandfather – right up to a recent shoot with a leading Premier League Club, how he got there, how he approaches his craft, and how a teenage setback fuels the hunger to succeed in his second calling.This is a conversation in its purest form; full of tangents, vulnerability and insights into the life and motivations of a leading creative.——A quick reminder that NPLH is more than a podcast.Visit

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Daniel Kobin

NPLH Studio ·

2023/12/05

I’m speaking with Daniel Kobin, a commercial, lifestyle and sports photographer based in North Carolina.It’s hard to believe he only began his photography journey 5 or so years ago having made the switch from a career in marketing, yet it’s the experience in that field which is often a useful tool in his approach to shooting now.Daniel is candid about his regular meetings with imposter syndrome and anxiety, which had him questioning if he was even a photographer a few years into the profession – and

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Ted Philipakos

NPLH Studio ·

2023/11/28

Ted Philipakos is the Creative Director, and President of Athens Kallithea.Ted’s work and its footprint on the football landscape needs little, if any introduction.It’s what lies beneath this which forms the basis of our conversation as he shares the impact of childhood holidays to his ancestral home of Greece, the world of possibility they opened his eyes to, and how those formative years provide the foundation of much of the work we see today. A foundation of community, connection, and just

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54:12

Ryan Arambula

NPLH Studio ·

2023/11/21

Designer Ryan Arambula talks us through his playing days with Charleston Battery and how the physical impact of the game closed the door on a USL career, but a love of design opened up the game to him in a way he hadn’t imagined.A phone call took him from Myrtle Beach to Venice Beach and he soon found himself at the epicentre of a West Coast cultural movement where his two passions, football and design, could play out together on VBFC’s concrete paradise.Opportunities followed, one on the form of

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Matthew Dingle

NPLH Studio ·

2023/11/14

With today’s countless avenues into a photography career Matthew Dingle's journey began in the somewhat traditional, all-American surrounds of his high school newspaper.What was initially an excuse to get out of class quickly became a conduit to his creative side, exposing a career path worth pursuing.Whilst COVID derailed plan A, it presented him with a Plan B. Fast-forward a few short years and Matthew regularly finds himself on the touchline of Atlanta United’s Mercedes-Benz stadium, as well as

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1:07:42

Phil Galloway

NPLH Studio ·

2023/11/07

Artist Phil Galloway details his early career in the education system and how, despite the sense of fulfilment in having a meaningful impact brought, there was an underlying feeling he should be doing something else.A drunken twitter rant would set the wheels of change in motion and a supportive family, paired with an inner desire to not be left with a feeling of regret, saw his dream edge closer to reality.A client list including Nike, BT Sport, Puma and Bleacher Report to name just a few suggests

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Dave Flanagan

NPLH Studio ·

2023/10/31

Dave Flanagan walks us through his first job as an illustrator, which just happened to be with his boyhood club and how, Obsessed with two things as a kid, football and art, it was perhaps inevitable the two would eventually cross.He shares how experimenting during some pandemic enforced downtime resulted in the holy grail of commissions with Nike, how and where he finds inspiration, the Importance of creating something different, and the difficulty of doing so in an increasingly competitive

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54:45

Mike Carranza

NPLH Studio ·

2023/10/24

Multi-faceted Californian creative Mike Carranza shares his gratitude for the parents who gave him the freedom to explore a career path no one in his family had trodden and how his successes in the industry have inspired those around him to tread a similar path themselves.He explains how timing, dealing with failure, and being ready for opportunity took him from a $60 pay check to a client list boasting Adidas, Umbro, and MLS.Mike opens up on his his introverted nature, how it conflicts with his

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59:48

Jeremie Roturier

NPLH Studio ·

2023/10/17

Photographer Jeremie Roturier explains how it was never his goal to become one but how, driven by a passion to share the game as he sees it, he found himself working with hometown club FC Annecy, collaborating with the French Football Federation, and feeling the intensity of Marseille’s Velodrome during a Coupe de France shock.Believing there’s more to the bright lights of elite-level football, Jeremie documents the realness and rawness of the game’s lower reaches and long-forgotten pitches, and

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Pete Martin

NPLH Studio ·

2023/10/10

Creative Director Pete Martin walks me through his early obsession with football which led him from the touchlines of Bristol City’s Ashton Gate to his role as Creative Director of SoccerBible – via a brief stint at Adi Dassler's house!He speaks candidly onovercoming creative setbacks, the importance of openness and vulnerability, and his hunger to be the best in his field and what he feels is needed to achieve that.Enjoy the episode!____A quick reminder that NPLH is more than a podcast.Visit

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1:07:43

Nicole Chui

NPLH Studio ·

2023/10/03

Artist Nicole Chui talks us through her introduction to embroidery and how it would serve not only as a creative outlet, but a tool for self-expression and, ultimately, pave the way for her career as an artist and collaborations with Adidas, Nike, and Manchester United to name a few.She shares the importance of community in her life, manifested in the form of Baesianz FC, a London-based team for women, trans, and non-binary people of Asian heritage, as well as overcoming lack of self-belief,

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Marcus Marritt

NPLH Studio ·

2023/09/26

This week I speak with illustrator, Marcus Marritt. Marcus speaks with pride and passion of his role as a goalkeeper and the responsibilities that come with it, seeing it as a means to act selflessly and be of service to others on the field, mirroring his approach to life off of it. We also touch on his family heritage, passion for cinematography and its influence on his artistic style, and the importance of spending as much time as you can doing what makes you feel good. Enjoy! Hosted on Acast

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54:51

Soho Warriors

NPLH Studio ·

2023/09/19

I'm joined by the founding General's of Soho Warriors, Matt and Chris Dent. They walk me through the origins and inspiration behind England's first creative football club, it's role in their lives, how it provides a welcoming community for its players and, coupled with a display of supreme self-belief, opened the doors to Dent Studio: asked during a potentially career-defining pitch whether they backed themselves to "get this done", they answered "Yes" and haven't looked back. Enjoy. Hosted on

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Jared Soares

NPLH Studio ·

2023/09/12

This week I speak with Jared Soares. Jared details the injury which took him away from the game that had dominated his life, the change of direction towards photography, influenced by his mum, and how, via publications such as Time Magazine, the New York Times, and many others his second love would eventually lead him back to his first, as a photographer, story teller and now, Creative Director of Virginia Dream. Enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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54:35

Mike Miles-Boardman

NPLH Studio ·

2023/09/05

I speak with Mike Miles-Boardman, illustrator and founder/director of Visually Speaking, and my old team mate!Mike walks me through the early days of his career, when you could swap a pint for a job at Reebok, the route to his current position, and touches on some of the personal hurdles worked through along the way. All things I should really have been aware of given I've known him for 14 years.We cover a lot, from self-worth and finding alignment to career wins, and the losses. It went where it

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53:26

Willem de Kam

NPLH Studio ·

2023/08/29

This week I'm joined by Dutch photographer, Willem de Kam. Willem shares how pursuit of a career in graphic design indirectly guided him towards photography, the importance of both building trust and showing respect in the success of his Feyenoord projects, and expresses gratitude for the unexpected doors his camera has opened. Enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Mark Johnson

NPLH Studio ·

2023/08/22

This week, I speak with leading creative, Mark Johnson. Mark talks us through his route into the profession and takes us on a wander through his imagination, giving an insight into the processes behind some of his most impressive work, including the one that had him hoping the Police didn't pass by! Enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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51:06

Patrycja Jerzak

NPLH Studio ·

2023/08/15

In this episode I speak with a triple threat in footballer, photographer, and Football is Everywhere co-founder, Patrycja 'Pato' Jerzak. We discuss life as a player, recovering from long term injury, creating meaningful content, both building and immersing herself in community, and more. Enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Robby Smukler

NPLH Studio ·

2023/08/08

I'm joined by Icarus FC founder, Robby Smukler. Robby talks us through the childhood curiosity that planted the seeds of this unique jersey brand, turning his passion into a full-time business, the challenges it brings, how overcoming them builds confidence, and why community is at the brands core. Enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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