NPLH Studio

As the second half of 2023 begins I reflect on the first, who I've spoken with, and what I've learned about them and from them. I'm pressing pause but will be back on Tuesday 8 August. See you then. JF Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode I speak with my NPLH collaborator Neil Jamieson, the creative mastermind behind The Sporting Press. We touch on his early career in publishing, his role as Creative Director of ESPN – and its impact – as well as the formation of Sporting Press, and the fulfilment it brings – even though he's pretty much given up on sleep! The nicest, and busiest man in showbiz. Enjoy. Hosted on Aca...

Matt Bracken is founder of both the Wild and Free Foundation (WFF), a non-profit organisation founded in 2014 whose mission is to create increased goodwill for rhino conservation by empowering youth and communities through sport and economic opportunities In 2016, the Rhino Cup Champions League was formed to help with that mission – a story we told in Issue 9: Divine Intervention (2021) Matt runs...

Tagwa Moyo is the founder and Editor-in-Chief of Darby Magazine , the indie platform shining a light on football in Canada and North America. We discuss the brands origins, the challenges and responsibilities that come with it, what's next and more. Enjoy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Naomi Accardi is an industry leading multi-disciplined creative. She shares the origins of her love for Inter Milan, how her childhood influences gave her the confidence to pursue her own creative desires and how meeting a lack of professional fulfilment, coupled with an element of opportunity guided her towards her true calling at the intersection of football and fashion. Enjoy! Hosted on Acast....

Lucas Capozzi-Shanks is a New York based Creative Director turned North American soccer anthropologist. This year saw the Tens Club founder make a creative pivot with Scenes NY. Lucas tells us why that was important to him on a personal level, the never ending learnings that have come from launching a clothing range (check out those shorts!), why and when it's important to make changes in your cre...

In this episode I speak with Italian photographer, Giacomo Cosua. We touch on many points of a career that grew from dreams of life as a journalist in his hometown of Venice and has taken him from the red carpets of the city's film festival to the touchlines of Serie A, first with Venezia and now current champions, Napoli – via an unexpected encounter with Japanese whalers in the Antarctic! Enjoy!...

In this episode I speak with Sam Richardson, Senior Visual Designer of The Athletic. We discuss his early and humbling introduction to the industry, aswell benefit from his advice for anyone taking their firsts steps, as a designer or otherwise. After overcoming the twin shock of learning Sam isn't in fact American, but has ended the unofficial 5 year ban on anything Spurs related appearing in NPL...

In this episode I speak with US photographer, Devin L'Amoreaux We work through his early days in the profession to pitch side at the World Cup final in Qatar, somehow touching on Frank Ocean and Justin Bieber along the way. Devin shares what it takes to reach the top of the game, displaying an enviable self-confidence in the process. At the heart of it all though, is an appreciation of the life he...

Sonya Kondratenko is one of football's leading creatives. We discuss perfectionism, finding acceptance in the creative process, her route into the game and more. Enjoy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I speak with Glory Magazine co-founder and Creative Director, Lee Nash on the challenges of running a magazine, the lessons that come with it and why we do it at all. Lee also explains the decision-making behind the controversially received Qatar issue and emotional impact of the stories covered both there and in war-torn Ukraine. Subscribe to our newsletter here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pr...

Louis Wickett-Padgham dedicates both his working and personal lives to those with learning disabilities. A path which lead to the formation of Southwark Stars Disability FC. You can donate to the club here https://southwarkstars.co.uk/donate/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ethan White is a former MLS footballer (Philadelphia Union, DC United, NYC FC) turned photographer and creative director. We discuss his early career as an athlete, the harsh realities that came with it, and the teenage passion that provided a fulfilling life outside of it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kyle Martino is a former USMNT midfielder turned entrepreneur. Having founded The Over Under Initiative, a non-profit dedicated to improving access to sport in urban neighbourhoods, Kyle believes he's making more of an impact than would have been possible had he been successful in his bid for the US Soccer presidency in 2018, and it's hard to argue. At the route of his motivation to bring the beau...

Aleksandar Jason is the current photographer of A League side, Melbourne City. In 2022 he travelled to Qatar to document his beloved Socceroos and counts New Balance and Cult Kits amongst a glittering list of clients. We discussed his early steps in the industry, what it takes to stay at the top of it, and more. Enjoy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I first spoke with Jon for the ninth issue of NPLH Magazine , back in October 2020. The focus of that conversation was Kennedy Park FC, the community pickup team formed by Jon and friend, Hany, in the Portland area of Maine, New England, on a patch of concrete normally occupied by basketball players. In this conversation, we touch on Jon's life leading up to his arrival in Maine: the early promise...

Hello, I'm Joseph Fordham, and this is 'NPLH in conversation with...', the podcast where we speak with interesting and influential people within the football landscape. In this episode I speak with Matthew Barrett, co-founder of Goal Click , the social platform inspiring understanding of one another through football. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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This episode was recorded and published in November 2020 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode was recorded and first published in October 2020 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.