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LIGHT CEO, Nick Esayian, interviews tip-of-the-spear athletes, warriors, business people, doctors, and other rock stars discussing winning at life, adversity, current events, politics, football, and other sports. Nothing is off-limits and the conversations, insight, and experiences shared by the unique guests are riveting and insightful. To learn more about LIGHT visit www.lighthelmets.com

  1. Oct 21

    LIGHT Impact Season 3 Episode 4 | USMC to the NFL - Paul Quessenberry

    Welcome back to LIGHT Impact! Nick Esayian sits down with Paul Quessenberry, Naval Academy graduate, U.S. Marine Corps veteran, and former NFL tight end with the New England Patriots and Houston Texans. Paul followed in his father’s footsteps to the Naval Academy, where he played four seasons at defensive end for Navy. After graduating in 2015 and getting a tryout with the Texans, he commissioned as a second lieutenant in the Marine Corps, completing the Infantry Officer Course and serving as a rifle platoon commander and weapons platoon commander before finishing his active duty as deputy director of 1st Marine Division Schools. All the while, he kept training in his free time. Five years after his last college snap, the Patriots signed him and moved him to tight end, and he went on to play for the Texans. Nick and Paul get into the unconventional path he took to break into the NFL, what playing football at the Naval Academy is really like, and how his time in the Marines and his two brothers, both NFL offensive linemen, helped shape him as a player and a leader. THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW =============================== LIGHT Helmets is disrupting the industry by using advanced materials and technologies transitioned from the military, professional auto racing and aviation industries to engineer their lightweight and ultra-strong helmets and headgear.  To learn more visit www.lighthelmets.com SOCIAL =============================== 👥 - FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/TheLightHelmets 🐦 - TWITTER: https://twitter.com/TheLightHelmets 📷 - INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/lighthelmets/?hl=en

  2. Sep 30

    LIGHT Impact Season 3 Episode 3 | NFL Agent Kristen Kuliga

    Welcome back to LIGHT Impact! Nick Esayian sits down with Kristen Kuliga, a sports agent with more than 20 years in the sports and entertainment industry and one of the most accomplished women in the business. Kristen got her start at Woolf Associates, where she met Heisman Trophy winner Doug Flutie. Flutie became her first NFL client, and Kristen became the first woman to negotiate a starting NFL quarterback's contract with his $33 million deal with the Chargers. She went on to found K Sports & Entertainment, representing more than a hundred NFL players and leading endorsement efforts for athletes across the NFL, NBA, and MLB. Nick and Kristen get into what it takes to build a career as an agent, how she broke into a field where just 3% of agents are women, and how she turns athlete relationships into real business opportunities for players and brands alike. THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW =============================== LIGHT Helmets is disrupting the industry by using advanced materials and technologies transitioned from the military, professional auto racing and aviation industries to engineer their lightweight and ultra-strong helmets and headgear.  To learn more visit www.lighthelmets.com SOCIAL =============================== 👥 - FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/TheLightHelmets 🐦 - TWITTER: https://twitter.com/TheLightHelmets 📷 - INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/lighthelmets/?hl=en

  3. Sep 17

    LIGHT Impact Season 3 Episode 2 | Sports Parenting Expert Jonathan Carone

    In this episode, we sit down with Jonathan Carone, creator of Healthy Sports Parents, a podcast and platform helping parents guide their kids through youth sports in healthy ways. With more than 20 years of experience across youth sports, from rec leagues to NCAA Division I, plus a background in sport management, coaching, and student ministry, Jonathan brings a rare mix of perspective to the conversation. We talk about the benefits of playing multiple sports as a kid, how NIL is reshaping the landscape, the role youth programs play in athlete development, and the rise of club and travel teams and what that means for families. If you're a parent, coach, or anyone involved in youth sports, this is one you don't want to miss. Check out Jon's pages below: INSTAGRAM: @healthysportsparents YOUTUBE:  ⁨@HealthySportsParents⁩   https://healthysportsparents.com/ THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW =============================== LIGHT Helmets is disrupting the industry by using advanced materials and technologies transitioned from the military, professional auto racing and aviation industries to engineer their lightweight and ultra-strong helmets and headgear.  To learn more visit www.lighthelmets.com SOCIAL =============================== 👥 - FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/TheLightHelmets 🐦 - TWITTER: https://twitter.com/TheLightHelmets 📷 - INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/lighthelmets/?hl=en

  4. Sep 2

    LIGHT Impact Season 3 Episode 1 | Double Agent - Tyler Renard

    Welcome to Season 3 of LIGHT Impact! Season 3 kicks off with Nick Esayian sitting down with Tyler Renard, Regional Sales Manager at LIGHT Helmets and a guy who has seen the equipment room from just about every angle there is. Tyler got his start as a student manager for the football program at the University of Arkansas while earning his degree in sports management. From there it was an equipment internship at South Florida, a return to Fayetteville as a graduate assistant that turned into Assistant Director of Equipment Operations, then Assistant AD of Equipment Operations at UTSA overseeing gear and budgets across all 25 teams, and finally Director of Football Equipment at Auburn. He joined LIGHT in February of 2025. Nick and Tyler get into what the job actually looks like behind the scenes, the habits and instincts that separate good equipment managers from great ones, and how the role has changed as technology reshapes helmets, fitting, and player safety. Tyler also talks about his work with the Athletic Equipment Managers Association, where he serves as head proctor of the AEMA certification exam and sits on the Certification Exam Committee. THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW =============================== LIGHT Helmets is disrupting the industry by using advanced materials and technologies transitioned from the military, professional auto racing and aviation industries to engineer their lightweight and ultra-strong helmets and headgear.  To learn more visit www.lighthelmets.com SOCIAL =============================== 👥 - FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/TheLightHelmets 🐦 - TWITTER: https://twitter.com/TheLightHelmets 📷 - INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/lighthelmets/?hl=en

  5. Apr 8

    LIGHT Impact Season 2 | One Man Army - Joe Rafter

    In this episode of LIGHT Impact, we sit down with Joe Rafter — the man who took on the California legislature and won. A lifelong youth football advocate and former coach, Joe earned the nickname "one-man army" after leading the charge to defeat Proposition AB 1, a bill that would have banned youth football across the entire state of California. Refusing to let the sport he loves be stripped from the next generation, Joe co-founded a coalition of passionate coaches and football staff, took their fight to the Capitol, and didn't stop until they had not only killed the ban, but replaced it with smart, structured safety guidelines built specifically to benefit young players. This is a story about more than football. It's about what happens when one person refuses to sit down and give up.  Joe is now CEO and President of the National Football Alliance (NFA), an advocacy organization dedicated to improving the tackle football experience through safety research, education, and strengthening the integrity of the game. Learn more HERE: https://www.nationalfootballalliance.com/ THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW =============================== LIGHT Helmets is disrupting the industry by using advanced materials and technologies transitioned from the military, professional auto racing and aviation industries to engineer their lightweight and ultra-strong helmets and headgear.  To learn more visit www.lighthelmets.com SOCIAL =============================== 👥 - FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/TheLightHelmets 🐦 - TWITTER: https://twitter.com/TheLightHelmets 📷 - INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/lighthelmets/?hl=en

  6. Mar 23

    LIGHT Impact Season 2 | Sports, Science, and Safety with Dr. Ting

    In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Arthur J. Ting, a world-class orthopaedic surgeon and sports medicine specialist from Fremont, CA. Dr. Ting has built a highly accredited reputation for his innovative approach to the science of sports medicine and recovery and has been fortunate enough to work with some of the biggest names and teams in sports, such as Tiger Woods, Joe Montana, Barry Bonds, and the San Jose Sharks. Dr. Ting and LIGHT Helmets CEO Nick Esayian dive deep into the history, physics, and biomechanics behind sports injuries, particularly concussions/CTE. THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW =============================== LIGHT Helmets is disrupting the industry by using advanced materials and technologies transitioned from the military, professional auto racing and aviation industries to engineer their lightweight and ultra-strong helmets and headgear.  To learn more visit www.lighthelmets.com SOCIAL =============================== 👥 - FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/TheLightHelmets 🐦 - TWITTER: https://twitter.com/TheLightHelmets 📷 - INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/lighthelmets/?hl=en

  7. 10/08/2025 ·  Bonus

    LIGHT Impact Season 2 | Dynamic Duo Deshawn McCuin and Joe Borjon

    In this episode we welcome two SDSU playmakers, Deshawn McCuin and Joe Borjon! Both are LIGHT ambassadors, huge advocates for player development, and passionate for the game.  We dive into their journeys as student-athletes, the impact of mentorship on and off the field, and how the NIL landscape is shaping the future of college football. From locker room culture to personal growth, Deshawn and Joe share powerful insights on what it means to lead with purpose and play with heart. Whether you're an aspiring athlete, a coach, or just love the game, this conversation is packed with inspiration, authenticity, and a whole lot of Aztec pride. THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW =============================== LIGHT Helmets is disrupting the industry by using advanced materials and technologies transitioned from the military, professional auto racing and aviation industries to engineer their lightweight and ultra-strong helmets and headgear.  To learn more visit www.lighthelmets.com SOCIAL =============================== 👥 - FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/TheLightHelmets 🐦 - TWITTER: https://twitter.com/TheLightHelmets 📷 - INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/lighthelmets/?hl=en

  8. 09/24/2025

    LIGHT Impact Season 2 | Passing the Torch with Drew Stanton

    In this episode of LIGHT Impact, we sit down with NFL Journeyman and 14-year QB, Drew Stanton. Drew shares his extensive football journey; from Friday night lights, to leading the Michigan State Spartans, to playing for multiple teams in the NFL, and then ultimately passing the torch on and coaching his son's youth football team. Nick and him discuss youth sports, advice to new football parents and coaches, concussions, and more. THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW =============================== LIGHT Helmets is disrupting the industry by using advanced materials and technologies transitioned from the military, professional auto racing and aviation industries to engineer their lightweight and ultra-strong helmets and headgear.  To learn more visit www.lighthelmets.com SOCIAL =============================== 👥 - FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/TheLightHelmets 🐦 - TWITTER: https://twitter.com/TheLightHelmets 📷 - INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/lighthelmets/?hl=en

    LIGHT Impact Season 2 | Passing the Torch with Drew Stanton
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LIGHT CEO, Nick Esayian, interviews tip-of-the-spear athletes, warriors, business people, doctors, and other rock stars discussing winning at life, adversity, current events, politics, football, and other sports. Nothing is off-limits and the conversations, insight, and experiences shared by the unique guests are riveting and insightful. To learn more about LIGHT visit www.lighthelmets.com

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  • Creator
    LIGHT Impact
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    29
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © 2026 LIGHT Impact
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