NPLH Studio

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 Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 sharing the emotional impact of that loss is something we can all relate to in some way.Plenty of gold throughout from one of the wonderful personalities in the space.Enjoy!_______Recoded 10 APR 25 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 of legacy, and why speaking up — even when it’s scary — might just spark the change we’re all waiting for.This one’s about finding confidence, building community, and trusting that small actions can lead to big shifts.Enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 (and annoyed a few too).What's next is up for grabs. Whatever it is, he'll do with heart and, if the past 10 years are anything to go by, you'll know about it.Enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.

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 perspective of the game.We also touch on the meditative power of walking, the art of manifestation and 90’s ankle weights, teeing us up nicely for a part 2 down the line.Enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 coach internship at Columbus Crew.Working with the Academy teams, he spotted an opportunity to document their games and, in a few short years, finds himself pitch side shooting the stars MLS.Dakota shares his experiences in the military, evolving love for the game and the pride he feels as he again finds himself serving his country, this time as a Performance Coach with US Soccer’s youth teams.With that full-time role, a burgeoning photography career and raising a young family, Dakota is a guy who thrives with a full plate.Enjoying the podcast? Support it here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 checking those around you are doing the same.There’s also a bit in there about his photography career that’s well worth a listen.Enjoy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.

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 Programs at America Scores, the organisation empowering youth through football and education.There’s no telling how far Maya will go but right now she’s exactly where she’s meant to be. Making a change.Enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 that’s the good part.Dan now lists Nike, Adidas, STRAVA (I know we’re all logging our hearts out on that) and Oakley among his client list as well as editorial credits the BBC and one of the most beautiful magazines around, Rouleur.His infectiously bold attitude of saying ‘Yes’ to anything has seen him move into cinematography as well as establishing himself as a pre-eminent documentarian in the worlds of Running and Cycling.Over to Dan.Enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 one!Plenty of gold in here once you wade through 4 minutes of tales from the front line of fatherhood and male pattern baldness.Enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 and car-tow fines.Over to Gabe.Enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. See acast.com/privacy for more information.