About this podcast
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.
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Episodes
The newest 20 of 121 episodes
- 109. James Bird · 1 h 10 min · Season 2026 Episode 109James Bird is a writer, editor and lifelong football obsessive. From growing up in Wolverhampton and spoken-word nights, to building an independent magazine from a bedroom in…
- 108. Charlie Hood · 1 h 18 minCharlie Hood is, among a hundred things, the co-owner of The Volley in London and founder of (A)WAY – a paper about football. He shares how a sculpture degree, Brick Lane…
- 107. Zoe Allen · 1 h 16 minZoe Allen is a Publicist, Writer, and Presenter living in New York City. She shares how a Substack experiment and a single DM led to work with Versus, a front row seat at the…
- Editor's Note | Recording (Brief) Hiatus · 1 minHola Epuipo. A quick explanation (that you didn't ask for) behind the brief recording hiatus. Back soon. JF
- 106. Domo Wells · 59 minDomo Wells is a Creative Director and Founder of LA-based sports apparel and design company, Dead Dirt. She shares her journey from childhood sketches and cutting up Barbie…
- 105. Kyle Sheldon · 1 h 4 min · Season 2026 Episode 105Kyle Sheldon is an award-winning marketing veteran with two decades of experience in pro sports and founder of Name & Number, America’s only soccer (sorry UK listeners) specific…
- 104. Cheyenne Foster · 1 h 36 min · Season 2026 Episode 104Between Clean Sheets founder, Cheyenne Foster, shares her transformative journey from a political career in DC to living and traveling in a van across the US. We discuss how she…
- 103. George Cotterhill · 1 h 6 min · Season 2026 Episode 103In this episode I speak with photographer and director, George Cotterhill. We explore the intersection of parenthood and entrepreneurship, discussing the challenges and rewards…
- 102. Kelvyn Quagraine · 53 minKelvin Quagraine is the Head of Brand at Art Of, the fan-led sports brand defining the culture of fan communities He shares his journey from aspiring footballer to influential…
- 101. Alexis Guerreros · 1 h 12 min · Season 2026 Episode 101Alexis Guerreros is a comedian from Newark, New Jersey. He shares his unique journey from corporate America to the world of stand-up, sports fandom, and content creation as…
- Editor's Note | Back in January · 1 min · Season 2025Hi team, The podcast is taking a break until January. Until then, plenty to keep you occupied with 100 conversations in the back catalogue. Thank you for the support this year…
- Bonus: Alexis James on Off-Field · 1 h 13 min · Season 2025Alexis James returns to discuss the process behind Off-Field, a bumper anthology of long form sports storytelling that explores hidden heroes, niche subcultures, and uncharted…
- 100. Sam Diss · 1 h 14 min · Season 2025 Episode 100Sam Diss is a writer and strategist from East London with a client list that'll make your eyes water – Arsenal, AC Milan and Barcelona blah blah blah. He explores the balance…
- 99. Judah Negron · 1 h 27 min · Season 2025 Episode 99Judah Negron is a multi-threat creative, ministerial pastor and founder of North Dakotan football brand, Far Out FC. He shares his journey as a creative, exploring interests in…
- 98. Ben Pagel · 1 h 22 min · Season 2025 Episode 98Ben Pagel is the founder and award-winning Creative Director of Brooklyn-based Astral Studio. He takes on a tour of his inspiring career path, from humble beginnings in a London…
- 97. Nicolas Polo · 1 h 45 min · Season 2025 Episode 97Nicolas Polo is a film photographer based in Washington DC. Together we explore the multifaceted world of photography, discussing personal connections, the impact of film versus…
- 96. James Gamlin · 1 h 17 min · Season 2025 Episode 96James Gamlin is founder and editor of Escapismo, the magazine capturing the beauty and romance of the game. He discusses the magazine's evolution, from a one-off Father’s Day…
- 95. Laura Gates · 1 h 36 min · Season 2025 Episode 95Laura Gates is a freelance sport and events photographer based in the North West of England. Oh and an Evertonian! We discuss her ongoing body of work around the club, the…
- 94. Dave Murray · 58 min · Season 2025 Episode 94Dave Murray is an English guitarist, best known as a member of the heavy metal band Iron Maiden. Wait, that’s not right. Dave Murray is an award-winning, Toronto-based…
- 93. Pablo Maurer · 1 h 18 min · Season 2025 Episode 93Pablo Maurer is a writer with a unique and encouraging back story: After failing high school, he became a mechanic before a career transition into writing during his 30’s. Some…
