Matthew Verdesca is the creator and host of The Next Impression, a podcast built on the belief that every person is more than their public image. A lifelong sports fan, Matthew has always admired the dedication, discipline, and resilience required to compete at the highest level. But over time, he became more interested in the person behind the performance than the performance itself. He created The Next Impression to have the conversations that rarely happen—ones that explore identity, purpose, relationships, adversity, and life beyond the game. His goal is simple: to help listeners leave every episode with a deeper understanding of the person behind the athlete, and ultimately, a different perspective on people as a whole.