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!

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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!

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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

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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 with people across the globe, celebrating the game while providing a stage for other creatives to do the same. It’s more than a project; it’s a love letter to football, its culture, and its power to inspire.

Enjoy!

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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.

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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 heart, through Forty One, he not only aims to share authentic stories from the North American landscape, but open the game to those who might not even know they love it yet!

Enjoy!

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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 – a consultancy focused on empowering black and brown women in the football space. 

Enjoy the episode? Grab me a coffee and fuel me for the next one.

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Jake Nolan is the Co-Founder of Sefton Park Rangers and Creative Agency, All Our Friends.

He shares the club's evolution, from its founding to the meaningful impact it has on both the local area and Jake himself and how his experiences with the club opened the doors to creative projects within Liverpool and beyond.

We also explore the delicate balancing act of fatherhood and work, why pursuing a feeling trumps pursuing a pay check and the rewards that come with risks.

Enjoy!

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Alexis James is a freelance writer, journalist, and podcaster, focussing on human stories from the fringes of sport and society.

Used to asking the questions for countless pieces over a two-decade career, including several pieces for NPLH Magazine, he switches seats to answer a few.

From placements in local news as a teen to BBC features and much in between, Alexis shares some of the realities of a professional freelance career and the role 'bread and butter' writing plays in long-form creative pursuits such as his book Unsung, an anthology shining a spotlight on the men and women in the shadows of sport and Off-Field, a monthly newsletter featuring tales from the fringes of sport.

It hasn't always been easy, if ever, but his chosen path has scratched the dual itch of a career in journalism and a desire to connect with and share people's stories.

Enjoy!

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The football podcast that isn't about football will be back on Tuesday 12 November, 2024. I'm taking a little break to spend some time with my new family and get the boys on some drills and ready for West Ham's academy.

In the meantime, there's plenty of gold in this resource we've built, most recently with SEASON ZINE founder, Felicia Pennant.

See you on the other side.

JF

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