In this episode of TSB, Caesar, Guru, Geeno, JumpmanBostic, and Dunks are back in the Basement of the Js.

The show begins with a new segment, “This Has Nothing To Do With Sneakers”, talking about the Dwight Howard sex scandal. Allegedly he was better on defense than on offense.

After a long hiatus, the crew talks about a hodgepodge of topics to get back into the groove of things, such as are people tired of the over saturation of sneaker collabs. Caesar thinks he can do a better J. Balvin X Air Jordan 3 than J. Balvin himself.

And finally, the crew discusses the impact of the most recent Yeezy Day and if brands should go back to just selling products and stay out of social issues.

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In this episode of TSB, after many months away the crew of Afrikan Caesar, JumpmanBostic, and Geeno reassemble back together in the Basement of the Js to bring back the show.

A lots happened in their time away so they quickly run down the sneaker stories that they missed out on. From Kanye and Adidas, to StockX v. Nike, to Nike v. Kool Kiy, the crew give their thoughts on each topic.

Caesar did a thing with Footwear News. He was on a panel where he named his “Sneaker of the Year” and “Collaboration of the Year” of 2022. Some of you might be surprised by his choices.

And finally, the crew try to lock in which Sneaker Con event they’re going to attend this year.

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In this episode of TSB, Caesar and Geeno are in-studio.

We touch on the controversy that was the Zadeh Kicks investigation.

Caesar’s girlfriend has him getting pedicures and going to church. What’s next?

Caesar talks about his trip to church and how he didn’t burst into flames.

Caesar talks about filming for The History Channel.

Culver’s is massively underrated.

A podiatrist teamed up with a former Nike designer to create a boot for his diabetic patients that would lower the risk of amputation.

And finally, can a general release beat out a collab for sneaker of the year?

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In this episode of TSB, Caesar and Geeno are in-studio.

Caesar has been getting a lot of phone scams lately, but he has his ways of dealing with them.

SneakerPhetish did a written interview with Social Status and A Ma Maniére owner James Whitner only to see it sourced with no credit. This is an ongoing problem in the sneaker industry, specifically media, where people see their work poached by bigger platforms and names while not receiving any credit.

Can sneakers really make a person look better? Does it work better or worse for men or women?

Sneakers are being banned at nightclubs in cities like Scottsdale, Arizona. But like anything else, there’s always exceptions.

Caesar responds to a comment about race and sneakers.

Caesar attended his first fashion show. It was quite the experience.

The Salvation Army took issue Balenciaga’s $1,850 Paris sneakers.

The Drew League ditches Nike for the Three Stripes.

We’re still waiting to see something from the Jerry Lorenzo X Adidas Basketball partnership.

Adidas and Reebok are looking to take full advantage of their new deals with Foot Locker. But will it work out long-term for the retail chain?

And finally, keep Dunks in your thoughts and prayers. He was in a bad car accident recently but he’s recovering well.

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In this episode of TSB, Caesar, Geeno, and eventually Guru, are all in-studio.

Does a “Sneaker of the Year” candidate have to be a collaboration?

Under Armour continues to drop the ball despite having the table set for them.

Caesar has had enough of Kanye’s b.s., in particular, the notion that Adidas is stealing his designs.

What is “retail privilege”?

Someone was stabbed at a Nike Dunk release.

Do people really want their sneakers authenticated over efficient shipping?

Caesar details the conclusion to a behind the scenes situation that took over 3 years to settle.

And finally, what are the most expensive Air Jordan 1s on the resell market. Caesar takes issue with one pair that didn’t make the list.

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In this episode of TSB, it’s just Caesar and Guru in-studio.

It’s Guru’s birthday. Show him some love of social media.

Caesar got his first pedicure. Find out how that experience went and who finally talked him into it.

StockX clapped back at Nike’s accusations of fakes with one of the most lethargic sneaker authentications ever recorded on film.

The Air Jordan XXX7s are a HUGE step backwards from the XXX6s.

Caesar and Guru revisit their conversation concerning people spending their money on sneakers that they complain about.

Can storytelling, celebrity cosign, and/or marketing save a bad sneaker?

Caesar details new information about the Jerry Lorenzo partnership with Adidas Basketball. It ain’t looking good.

And lastly, Caesar directly addresses people in the sneaker community who proudly wear reps and have to lecture us about it.

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In this episode of TSB, Caesar, Guru, and Geeno are in-studio. (Caesar’s daughter makes a brief appearance).

After a LONG hiatus the crew is back to discuss what’s been going on in sneaker culture.

Nike might be looking to move on from Kyrie Irving. Who do they replace him with on Nike Basketball?

Caesar and Guru argue over whether or not the sneaker community needs to take on more ownership and accountability in regards to the money they spend and which products they spend it on.

We intermittently get distracted with “90 Day Fiance: The First 90 Days” playing on the TV in the background.

Nike and StockX are going at it. First it was over NFTs, but now Nike is alleging that StockX is passing off fakes. This might be the ultimate sneaker battle.

Ironically, StockX recently released a list of the most expensive Air Jordans to ever be sold on their platform. If you’re one of these people who purchased these shoes how uncomfortable are you now with your purchase?

And finally, Caesar tells the story of the first, and last, time he planned a family vacation with his in-laws.

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In this episode of TSB, Caesar and Geeno are in-studio.

Of course we had to give our reaction to the Will Smith v. Chris Rock situation.

Air Max Day just passed. While it feels like a legitimate holiday, does it feel like it could be more?

Is the content on the SNKRS app boring? Do people only watch in hopes of a drop?

John Geiger is still an idiot.

Nike is trademarking more of their popular silhouettes. You know, before other “designers” decide to create knockoffs of those too.

Caesar finally finds out how to pronounce RTFKT.

Preachers N Sneakers creator, Ben Kirby, was featured in the Discovery+ documentary about Hillsong church.

We’re starting a GoFundMe to get Geeno to a Sneaker Con.

In This Week In Stupid, a woman in LA was stabbed while waiting in line at a Foot Locker.

Caesar comes up with an idea to improve engagement on the SNKRS app.

Nike suspends shipping to Russia, but not for the reasons you think.

Vanessa Bryant and the Swoosh were finally able to come to an agreement to continue the Kobe line.

Bad Vegan might go down as the WORST documentary ever. It’s basically an attempt to rehab someone’s image gone wrong.

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In this episode of TSB, Caesar, Guru, and Geeno are in-studio.

Caesar and Geeno were watching “Tinder Swindler” on Netflix right before recording. They discuss what they watched so far.

NFTs are stupid. There, we said it.

We jump back into the ongoing conversation about Nike’s future with Foot Locker. Caesar further elaborates on the points he made last episode.

This leads into a discussion about Nike’s overall strategy and how big their brand really is.

Caesar was seeded a pair of the Nike GT Jump. He gives his review of Nike’s newest basketball sneaker.

Is Zion Williamson surrounded by yes men? Or is there an ulterior motive to his situation?

The Lakers are a mess and LeBron owns some of that blame.

Speaking of accountability, the Ben Simmons saga is finally over and was SO unnecessary.

Remember when Lizzo was more known for her music?

According to some of our reviews, Caesar is somehow accused of being racist. How?

Yeezys vs. Jordans shouldn’t even be a debate, but Guru and Geenon try it anyway.

New Balance is being sued for alleged false advertisement.

Nike is creating its own virtual world.

John Geiger has finally lost his mind by taking credit for the Nike Air Force 1’s popularity.

And finally, a man in Singapore was sentenced to time in jail for bribing a manager at a Foot Locker for insider information such as sneaker release dates.

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In this episode of TSB, Caesar and Geeno are in-studio.

Caesar addresses an issue concerning a YouTube review of the recent “Brotherhood” Air Jordan Retro 1s done by Nightwing 2303.

Jordan 1 Mids look dumb. But hey, do you.

Another year and another lethargic attempt by Nike to deliver a quality BHM Collection.

We pick our favorite sneakers from this year’s Doernbecher Collection.

Nike’s aggressive DTC strategy is hurting retailers like Foot Locker who’s stock recently fell 35%, allegedly losing the company $900 million in value.

Can you watch a movie like “Scarface” so much that you begin to notice small things and it becomes a comedy?

A reseller in Singapore was fined $20k for bribing a Foot Locker employee for inside information on sneaker releases.

Caesar tells a story about the last time he ate an edible a few weeks ago.

Reebok partners with Foot Locker to sell their signature models, like Iverson and Shaq sneakers, exclusively.

Fanatics recently acquired Mitchell & Ness. Let’s hope they get back to focusing on authenticity, quality, and research.

And finally, the Lakers are a hot mess.

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In this episode of TSB, Caesar and Dunks are in-studio.

Is it just us, or do things seem slow in sneaker right now?

It doesn’t feel like we’ve received that many colorways of the Air Jordan XXX6. Why?

Caesar thinks NFTs are dumb. Dunks tries his best to convince him otherwise.

Why are big brands scared to think outside the box?

So Nike is suing StockX for selling NFTs of their trademark sneakers. But some legal experts feel like StockX might have a case to win.

Does it feel like the hype and momentum behind Adidas’ signing of Jerry Lorenzo has wavered? Can he still bring life to Adidas Basketball?

Most sneaker releases feel basic. Are we giving paid designers and collaborators too much credit and leeway?

Caesar explains why he has to be negative sometimes.

Is Jordan Brand running out of ideas for their Air Jordan 11 holiday releases?

Reebok to layoff 150 employees. However, they say that they will give their creative teams more freedom to be creative.

In This Week In Stupid, a Foot Locker manager in Brampton, Canada posted a video of himself jacking off into sneakers they had in stock. Once Foot Locker found out they told him to beat it.

Under Armour is closing their store in downtown Detroit. We’re actually surprised it lasted as long as it did.

And lastly, a woman in at a Memphis DHL warehouse was arrested after she was caught stealing $60,000 worth of Nike products.

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In this episode of TSB, Caesar, Geeno, and Guru are in-studio.

Should Sneaker Con visit warm cities during the winter and leave the Midwest events for the spring/summer when it’s warmer?

Guru tries to break into Caesar’s house.

Caesar hates the name “Red Thunder”. Even more so, that release of the Air Jordan 4 had to have some of the worst quality we’ve seen in a shoe in a minute.

Some recent sneaker releases, that we just KNEW would be an instant hit, are sitting and reselling for a lot lower than expected.

There’s a lot of sneaker snobs in the sneaker community.

Sneaker gentrification is a real thing.

Nike is being sued by contractors who worked on their HQ expansion for unpaid invoices ranging in the millions.

If you were a Nike employee who was a part of the massive layoffs back in 2020, and you saw people voluntarily quit after the fact, how would feel?

Both VANS and Nike are issuing vaccine mandates for employees that work at their HQs.

Why all the Jay-Z hate all of a sudden? Who could actually take him in a Verzuz?

What the hell is wrong with the Lakers?

And finally, is Draymond Green the best defender EVER?! We say Dennis Rodman.

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In Episode 311 of TSB, Caesar and Guru are in-studio.

We look back at what was the “Cool Grey” Air Jordan 11 release. Somehow Caesar was surprised by the hype.

Is it fair to compare a sneakers release numbers and impact when the production numbers are manufactured nowadays to inflate hype?

Foot Locker launched their new reservation system to combat the problem of bots.

Who rocked their Js better? Will Smith on “The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air” or Kadeem Hardison on “A Different World”?

Is Enes Kanter Freedom’s 15 minutes of fame up already?

The IRS is coming after sneaker resellers. Kind of. Any money made from sneakers, that exceeds $600, has to now be reported by the platform you sold it on to the federal government.

Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown is looking for “the brand of the future” in which to sign a shoe deal with.

Can the basketball category in sneakers ever recover to the level it once was in the 90s and early 2000s?

Why did New Balance give Rich Paul a sneaker to collab on?

VANS is suing Wal-Mart for making copycat versions of their cheaper sneakers.

And finally, we discuss the fallout over the now canceled Travis Scott collabs.

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In this episode of TSB, Caesar, Guru, and Geeno are in-studio.

We begin the show addressing the heartbreaking and sudden news of Virgil Abloh’s untimely death. Caesar tries to put things in perspective seeing that he had been recently critical of his work.

Similar to the situation surrounding Kobe Bryant, resellers are wasting no time trying to capitalize off of the moment. Off-White X Air Jordan collaborations nearly doubled in resell value in platforms like StockX and GOAT. Which begs the question, should there be some form of policing within the sneaker community concerning profiteering off of someone’s death?

Nike sent out an email recently to some of their retail partners essentially telling them that they wouldn’t be getting their inventory for this holiday season all the way through the summer of next year. We discuss how much of that was supply chain issues and how much DTC is playing a role in how brands like Nike are going to move forward.

If the first few rappers on a song have trash verses, are you waiting around to hear who goes last?

Some of the decision making made in the sneaker industry will leave you pulling your hair out.

Does a sneaker still sitting in stores really make you not want it even if you were initially interested?

Did Caesar really go sneaker shopping while he was on a charity walk?

Why is the basketball category in sneakers struggling?

Nike is looking to end their relationship with Israeli retailers.

Sneakers make billions of dollars every year but Black retailers see very little of that.

The IRS is coming after resellers.

Does Enes Kanter Freedom have a point when it comes to sneaker brands like Nike and Jordan Brand? Or does his delivery come off as disingenuous?

And finally, which song was a better diss? Takeover or Ether?

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In this episode of TSB, Caesar, Guru, and Geeno are recording out of their new studio home………. Caesar’s house?

We immediately address the elephant in the room, “why aren’t we still at Woodward Sports?” Caesar explains. Sort of.

Caesar also addresses the back and forth he had with Virgil Abloh over the recently released Off-White X Air Jordan 2 Lows, which includes his “apology” letter.

Are there any real, authentic voices in sneaker media?

Who, and what, are gatekeepers? And are they necessary?

The WNBA has made some strides last season, but is it enough?

Do brands know that they can cater to both “sneakerheads” and hypebeasts? It doesn’t have to be either or.

When did it begin to matter if a sneaker sat in a store or not?

Nike FINALLY admitted that sneaker culture has become gentrified. How did we get here?

The issue of race and sneakers.

Could the signature athletes at each brand do more to hold the sneaker industry accountable?

This has nothing to do with sneakers, BUT, can someone please tell Will and Jada Smith to stop telling us their personal information.

And finally, also having nothing to do with sneakers, Scottie Pippen trippin’.

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In this of TSB, Caesar and Guru are in-studio at the Woodward Sports Network.

There’s a thin line between “inspired by” and “blatant rip-off”.

A Yeezy ALMOST made it onto the Fab 5 list.

Surprise, surprise. Speaking of the Fab 5 list, Guru has a problem with it.

The sneaker community needs to discern between NEEDING a sneaker and WANTING a sneaker.

Who sets the resell price? The buyer or the seller?

Is Caesar as generous as he thinks he is?

We go over upcoming sneaker releases for the holiday season.

Nike gives their employees a week off for mental health. But we wonder if that extended down to the people in the factories.

The Jamaicans were not pleased with Nike’s unwavering support of Scha’Carri Richardson despite their success and the lack of hers on the race track.

April Walker, founder of Walker Wear, is suing Off-White’s Virgil Abloh for stealing her “WW” design.

And lastly, Caesar and Guru debate the validity of the online conversation comparing the impact of the Air Jordan 1 and the Yeezy 350.

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In this episode of TSB, Caesar, Guru, Geeno, and Dunks are in-studio at the Woodward Sports Network.

Has Guru ever been nice to Dunks?

Is Pepsi is paying for Geeno’s movie tickets?

Will Huarache Flights ever make a comeback?

Dunks hates JumpmanBostic’s favorite sneaker.

How do brands determine which sneakers do or don’t get released?

We pick some of our five favorite music albums of all time and correspond them with sneakers that match the theme or cover of that album.

And finally, we’re joined by former Nike and Jordan Brand Graphic Designer, and founder of Burnside Knives, Rick Maderis. We talk about how career in the sneaker industry, the impact Kanye had when he joined Adidas, and a number of things like PEs and collections he’s worked on, which includes the Doernbecher Collection.

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In this episode of TSB, Caesar, Geeno, and Guru in-studio at the Woodward Sports Network.

Is Kanye overrated musically?

Is Caesar running from his mantle as “influencer”?

Caesar and Geeno describe the types of girls that Dunks likes to date.

Caesar didn’t know that Black people get gallstones.

Did the Aleali May X Air Jordan 14 Low had one of the best roll-outs for a collaboration this year.

Are brands starting to dilute the significance of sneaker collabs by collaborating with just anyone with a name?

We REALLY need to go on a road trip. Seems like every time we went out of town we came back home with a story to tell.

Nike is renaming the Alberto Salazar building at their corporate HQ. This comes after allegations from female athletes of abuse, after their own employees protested at their headquarters, and after Alberto received a lifetime ban from long distance running. This whole controversy was COMPLETELY avoidable.

There’s what brands do behind the scenes and then there’s PR. People tend to lose sight of the former because of the latter.

And finally, we interview comedians Rob Haze and Jamel Johnson, hosts of BR Kicks’ new comedic skit show “Sneak This”.

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In this episode of TSB, Caesar, Guru, Geeno, and Dunks are in-studio at the Woodward Sports Network.

Are the Adidas Forums receiving enough love?

Remember when Nike apparel was just as dope as the shoes?

Is Travis Scott really the most influential person in sneakers? Or are sneakerheads just more gullible nowadays?

“Sneaker Shopping” is just rich people buying sneakers that they know little about. So what’s the appeal?

Do Air Jordan 1s need to go away for a while?

If you had a million dollars would your personal sneaker salary cap change?

We discuss the Malice at the Palace documentary.

We talk to the couple who’s story went viral when the husband sold his sneaker collection to pay for his wife’s fertility treatment.

Adidas finally sells off Reebok.

And finally, and unfortunately, we go over the tragic story of Jayren Bradford who was fatally shot at a Sneaker Palace raffle.

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In this episode of TSB, it’s just Caesar and Guru in-studio at the Woodward Sports Network.

Guru has another Red Lobster story. This time it’s about a customer’s fake ID.

They recap the Lox/Dipset Verzuz battle.

Why do some people still not give Eminem his respect?

If Big and Pac were still alive today, what would their careers look like?

First show in a LONG time that didn’t have a Fab 5.

Shout out to skate shops.

They do another Sneaker Review Review, where they react to some of the worst sneaker reviews on Youtube.

Foot Locker buys WSS and Atmos for a little over $1 billion. This move comes after they decided to shutdown Footaction earlier this year.

StockX allegedly lost a pair of $9k Nike Yeezy 2s.

SneakerPhetish joins the show to discuss the issues plaguing Sole Savy.

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In this episode of TSB, Caesar, Guru, Geeno, and Dunks are in-studio at the Woodward Sports Network.

We begin the show reminiscing about our trip to Sneaker Con New York in 2016. We want I both shout out and apologize to The Sneaker Girl.

We knock out our Fab 5 Sneakers of the Week, plus the Ugliest Release of the Week.

Are people swayed by brand names more than they want to admit?

Besides Jordans, who has the best signature line?

What makes a great sneaker? Somehow this leads to a debate on the show.

Caesar mistakenly thinks that kidney stones aren’t an issue in the Black community.

Kyrie called out Nike over the upcoming Kyrie 8 sneaker. Fair or foul?

How did PJ Tucker get a Giannis signature sneaker before Giannis?

Isaiah Thomas was looking for the hook up on a pair of the Travis Scott 1s. We discuss how professional athletes sometimes get taxed just because they’re professional athletes.

PF Flyers is trying to make a comeback after being acquired from New Balance.

Adidas rolls out their plan of how they’re bringing their employees back to their North America HQ.

Guru REFUSES to take responsibility for him getting us a negative review on iTunes. He truly is the worst.

And finally, Nike is going after any and everybody, including customizers. It’s probably a shorter list of people not getting sued by the Swoosh.

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In this episode of TSB, Caesar, Guru, and Geeno are in-studio at the Woodward Sports Network.

While the “Space Jam” Air Jordan 11 is a better looking sneaker overall, is the “Space Jam 2” Nike LeBron 8 a better collaboration?

How upset should collectors be when brands retro PEs, or Friends & Family releases, that they’ve spent thousands on?

We give our review of Space Jam 2.

We go over some of our favorite dumb criminals from the ID Channel’s “Forensic Files”.

We talk about why its become hard to sports shows and channels like ESPN.

Our producer Adham gives his HORRIBLE hot take about Russell Westbrook. His logic knows no bounds.

Who’s in our NBA top 10?

Caesar’s tired of people, mostly this generation, complaining about the high cut patent leather on the OG retros of the Air Jordan 11.

And finally, Guru has a list of some sneaker steals he found on eBay.

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In this episode of TSB, Caesar, Guru, and Geeno are in-studio at the Woodward Sports Network.

We start off the show talking about the joys of fatherhood.

Caesar pranks everyone on social media by posting a museum exhibit of ancient sandals and telling everyone that it was the upcoming Yeezy collection.

“Buy what you like” seems to be a foreign concept nowadays.

We address some comments made on our Instagram in response to our conversation about Kool Kiy.

Stick HATES LeBron…… on the court.

We go over our top 5 releases of the week.

How do these brands go about choosing colorways?

We give our picks to The Lox v. Dipset Verzuz battle. Lol, didn’t necessarily age well. This leads to a conversation about who’s in our top 5 rappers of all time.

Covid is still affecting the sneaker industry. Suppliers and manufacturers over in Vietnam had to shut down due to an coronavirus outbreak.

Counterfeiters were sentenced to jail in London after years of hijacking Supreme’s brand and name, stealing millions. Unfortunately they’re still on the run.

Adidas is having a hard time selling off Reebok. Who knew undermining them the entire time you had them would hurt your ability to sell them at a profit?

And finally, we’re joined by friend of the show Zak Kurtz, of Sneaker Law Firm, to discuss some of the legal news stories we’ve been covering on the show lately, such as YUMS v. Nike and Yeezy v. Wal-Mart.

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In this episode of TSB, Caesar, Guru, Geeno, and Dunks are in-studio at the Woodward Sports Network.

There’s some slight audio issues. So we apologize ahead of time. It would happen on our 300th episode.

But anyway, we celebrate the 300th recording of our show. It’s been a long 7 years, but we made it.

Surprise, surprise, everyone takes issue with Caesar’s picks for the Fab 5 sneakers of the week.

Not sure why grown folks hated the new “Space Jam” movie. It’s like they forgot that the movie wasn’t made for them.

Would you rent sneakers? It just seems like a desperate grab for clout. We discuss the advantages and disadvantages of the idea.

Caesar gets a special gift eBay.

As we all get older, and priorities change, can you see yourself outgrowing your sneaker collection and selling it off?

If there was ever a time that a brand let their customers know exactly what they thought of them it’s Nike’s Off-White “The 50” Collection.

Guru and Geeno tell how they used to deal with resellers back when they worked in sneaker retail.

And finally, Michael Avenatti gets sentenced to prison for trying to extort millions of dollars from Nike.

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In this episode of TSB, Caesar, Guru, and Geeno are in-studio at the Woodward Sports Network.

Guru wants that smoke with Kwame Brown.

Sports Illustrated is late to the sneaker content party and didn’t add anything to it.

Speaking of which, what happened to SLAM magazine?

Caesar goes on another rant. Shout out to Foot Locker Detroit.

Is there a such thing as having too many sneakers?

Would you ever get to the point where you’d sell off your collection?

We’re halfway through 2021, what’s everyone’s “Sneaker of the Year” so far?

What’s the best sneaker logo of all time?

What’s the best sneaker commercial of all time?

Someone lost $16k worth of sneakers shipping to StockX.

Olympic Gold Medalist Allyson Felix started her own lifestyle brand for women.

Is cutting off retail partners, like DSW, gonna hurt Nike in the long run?

Yeezy Brand is suing Wal-Mart over their sales of knockoff Foam Runners.

Rihanna’s uncle beats his PUMA counterfeit charges after it’s found that the police didn’t handle the alleged evidence properly.

And finally, in This Week In Stupid, a teen was saved by a UPS driver after he was jumped for his sneakers.

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In this episode of TSB, Caesar, Geeno, and Dunks are in-studio at the Woodward Sports Network.

Do people hype up shoes based on name recognition?

Do LeBron James’ fans make it hard to enjoy him while he’s still playing?

When talking about who’s the real G.O.A.T. you’d be hard pressed to find a better candidate than Dennis Rodman. We explain why.

Adidas has been quietly killing it with their Forum releases. While we’re happy that they’re utilizing other silhouettes in their arsenal, we’re also concerned that they’ll eventually ruin their positive momentum.

Are the A Ma Maniére X Air Jordan 3s really the “Sneaker of the Year”? Caesar doesn’t think so.

Name a worse pizza chain than CiCi’s Pizza.

Who asked for a Billie Eilish X Air Jordan 1 KO?

Who’s looking forward to the Space Jam X Nike LeBron 19s?

Do the upcoming Yeezy releases prove that brands will sell you anything because they know they can get away with it?

Nike came out with rules to increase your chances of scoring wins on the SNKRS app. Basically it was just paragraphs upon paragraphs of cap.

The upcoming 50/50 Off-White X Nike Dunk Collection has to be one the laziest attempts in sneaker history. Nike is letting you know exactly what they think about you with this release.

All of a sudden people love Air Jordan 2s?

In Sneaker News, we find out just how anal Michael Jordan was when it came to who could or couldn’t wear his shoes in the NBA.

And finally, we read a number of stories from “This Week In Stupid”. Bottom line, don’t buy sneakers in person in New Jersey.

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In this episode of TSB, Caesar, Guru, Geeno, and Dunks are in-studio at the Woodward Sports Network.

We begin the show with a little transparency. Maybe a bit too much transparency.

Guru is still the worst host on the show.

Our intern Dwight finds beauty in almost any sneaker. We try to find a shoe he considers ugly.

We invite friend of the show John Mohyi, attorney at law, to discuss some legal news stories in sneakers, such as Under Armour’s $9 million settlement, Y.U.M.S. major court victory against an industry giant, and the response to Nike’s patent of the Air Jordan silhouette.

Nike gets their own name wrong on their own shoe.

And although there was some initial audio difficulties, we managed to interview RockDeep CEO Rocky Parrish. We discuss everything from his military upbringing, to his new collaboration with the Wu-Tang Clan, and what it’s like being a Black entrepreneur in the sneaker industry.

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In this episode of TSB, Caesar, Guru, Geeno, and Dunks are in-studio at the Woodward Sports Network.

Guru refuses to take accountability for getting us a few negative reviews on iTunes.

Looking back, we’ve made a number of historic firsts on our show. Such as breaking the color and gender barriers in the genre of sneaker podcasts.

Nike seems to do the bare minimum when it comes to sneakers that are meant to pay homage to cultural celebrations like Black History Month and Puerto Rican Day.

Reebok re-retroed the Omni Pump II without the most important piece. THE PUMP.

We listen to our voicemail hotline where a listener asks “What Detroit story would we tell if given the opportunity to do a sneaker collaboration?”

It’s the battle of the bootlegs. Kool Kiy vs. Omi In A Hellcat. No one really wins but the culture and community definitely loses in this fight. But how did we get to a point where knockoff sneakers have become fashionable?

Vanessa Bryant calls out Nike over the release of the “Mambacita” Kobe 6 Protro. According to her, the shoe was canceled barring both sides coming to an agreement. But considering Nike’s track record, especially this year, do they deserve the benefit of the doubt in this situation?

And finally, Under Armour pays the piper by settling the investigation into its accounting practices by the S.E.C. for $9 million.

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In this episode of TSB, Caesar, Guru, and Geeno are in-studio at the Woodward Sports Network.

Guru gives his hot take on Kwame Brown and how he’s chosen to finally respond to his critics.

Stores like UNDFTD and Bricks & Wood have figured out how to weed out bots. If only the bigger brands could follow suit.

Caesar explains what it’s like to work for one of the Big 3. From plant life to plant spouses, things tend to get a little wild at work.

We wonder what the racial make up is of people who buy certain sneaker releases.

Do people prefer virtual events, like Complexland, or live events, like Sneaker Con?

Guru and Geeno compete in another round of “The Price Is Hype”.

Are Reebok collaborations CRIMINALLY underrated? Caesar doesn’t seem to think so.

We discuss the REAL reason Nike parted ways with soccer star Neymar last year.

And finally, Nike is partnering up with U.S. Customs and Border Patrol by offering up technology that will help identify fakes coming into the country.

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In this episode of TSB, Caesar, Guru, Dunks, and AD are in-studio at Woodward Sports.

Nike is forever rewriting history when it comes to certain sneaker releases.

Would people like to see new colorways of the Reebok Pump?

Did Kanye make Adidas great again? Is he the greatest signature signing by a sneaker brand outside of Michael Jordan?

How important are the S. Carters in sneaker history?

Did Beyoncé help “make” Jay-Z mainstream.

With the Nike/Kobe being as popular as they are with NBA players what will they move on to once their partnership is over?

Speaking of Kobe, we discuss the reasons behind Nike walking away from giving him a lifetime shoe deal.

While what makes a sneaker dope is subjective depending on the person, are there sneakers that are universally seen as ugly?

Is it weird that some people look for others to tell them which sneakers they should buy?

Adidas and Allbirds team up to collaborate on a new sneaker silhouette that’s 100% recyclable.

Industry insiders and experts list their fears for the footwear industry post-covid.

Seems like every single sneaker brand is moving to go all in on a direct-to-consumer business model. How will this affect retail in the future?

Wal-Mart seeks to oppose Kanye’s new Yeezy logo. You’d be surprised what both brands are either already involved in, or looking to expand to.

And finally, who watches “Keeping Up With The Kardashians”. How we ended the show on this topic is beyond us…

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In this episode of TSB, Caesar, Guru, and Dunks are joined by former co-host MJ and special guest co-host Mayor.

Mayor takes issue with some of the choices in our “Fab 5 Sneakers of the Week”. He REALLY finds fault with Caesar’s choice of the “Ugliest Sneaker of the Week”.

Everyone hates Jordan 1 Mids and Air Force 1 Mids. Just Mids in general.

Don’t wear Adidas track pants with Nikes or Jordans.

Mayor tells us why he’ll NEVER come back to Detroit.

Guru and Mayor give Caesar the fits over a pair of purple and iridescent Converse high tops he brought in-studio.

Mayor tells us the story behind the “Puerto Rican Flag” AF1 debacle from a few years ago.

Have resellers gone too far? Shoes made for those with disabilities, like the Nike Flyease Go, are being bought up and resold for $700+.

Rumor has it that Marcus Jordan has another Trophy Room X Air Jordan collab in the works. We had an interesting conversation about this one.

We reminisce on some of our Sneaker Con trips.

We’re later joined by artist, designer, and customizer Mache 275. We discuss the early days of sneaker customizing and how he turned that into a full time business. He tells us the TRUE story behind his “Ace Ventura” Ewing Athletics collab. And we also ask him what it was like to design his own sneaker, and how he’s become the official customizer of the WWE.

And finally, in This Week In Stupid, a woman is caught at an Atlanta airport trying to smuggle cocaine in the midsoles of sneakers.

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In this episode of TSB, Caesar, Guru, Dunks, and newcomer Adrienne, are in-studio at the Woodward Sports Network.

Can men use sneakers to attract women?

Is getting married in sneakers still a thing? Would your spouse allow it? And if they did, what sneakers would you wear?

Should brands go back to making matching apparel to go along with their sneaker releases?

If the Yeezy Foam Runners were an Under Armour Steph Curry signature sneaker would people still like them?

Everyone is ready to crown the A Ma Manieré X Air Jordan 3s as their “Sneaker of the Year”, but are there other worthy contenders for the title?

We respond to a voicemail by one of our listeners where they ask if Jordan Brand should just focus on Air Jordan retros, and, why Nike can’t get their BHM Collection together.

We’re joined by Ben Kirby, founder and author of “Preachers N Sneakers”. He uses sneakers as a microcosm of a bigger issue that he sees, and that’s the relationship between fame, materialism, and modern day religion.

And finally, in This Week In Stupid, a friend of the show may have been robbed in Atlanta. But the suspects didn’t get far. They crashed their getaway car after trying to flee the scene of the robbery.

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In this episode of TSB, Caesar, Guru, and Dunks are live in the Woodward Sports Studios.

It’s Geeno-watch. Week 1. He’s missing and we can’t find him anywhere.

Are people getting burned out on Travis Scott collabs? Caesar is.

Outside of the Air Jordan signature line, what other Jordan Brand sneakers do people like?

Reebok has made the “Ugliest Sneaker of the Week” two weeks in a row. Is there cause for alarm? Especially in the position they’re in?

What pair of sneakers do you own that you won’t wear?

Do people who wear Yeezy Crocs need to just admit that they’ll wear ANYTHING Yeezy related?

Olympic gymnast Simone Biles has left Nike to join the Gap’s Athleta Brand. While it’s not as splashy as losing Kobe, it’s still a knock against the Swoosh.

Former NFL star Chad Johnson, aka Ocho Cinco, recently got in some hot water on social media for reposting text messages between himself and his daughter, telling her to get a job in order to buy herself a pair of Yeezys she wanted. Bet money the people who were upset aren’t parents…

We’re joined by sneaker Influencer and content creator @SneakerPhetish. We discuss a number of things like the sneaker industry’s push to go DTC. The PR hits that Nike has taken the first half of the year. The lack of storytelling behind sneakers. The growth of other brands like New Balance and PUMA. And things that surprise him about the sneaker community today.

And finally, in “This Week In Stupid”, a female getaway driver and a juvenile attempt to steal some sneakers with the victim hanging onto the car for dear life.

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In this episode of TSB, Caesar, Francis, Guru, and Dunks are in-studio at the Woodward Sports Network.

We begin with Dunks plugging his book–yes, he really wrote a book–titled “Cashew Gets A Job”.

True or false–(invoking Jay-Z)–Nike made the Air More Uptempo a hot line but Supreme made them a hot song. Dunks seems to think so.

Caesar can’t read.

Shout out to Will from Sneaker Con. If you know, you know.

We talk with @LetTayTellIt about the recent A Ma Manieré X Air Jordan 3 release and the state of sneaker culture when it comes to the ladies.

We interview artist and Nike SB designer Bryce Wong about the recently released Wasted Youth X Nike SB Dunk Low, the importance of storytelling in sneaker designs, and what it’s like being a footwear designer in the sneaker industry.

Adidas is making sneakers out of mushrooms. #Mylo.

And finally, Vanessa Bryant and the Kobe Bryant estate decided to walk away from Nike after they didn’t offer a lifetime deal. The relationship was already strained due to Nike limiting the availability of his products and not expanding them to kids sizes. While losing Kobe might be justified by the numbers, PR-wise the Swoosh might be taking a bigger hit than they anticipated. Especially coming after the last few months of controversies.

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In this episode of TSB, Caesar, Geeno, and Dunks are in-studio at the Woodward Sports Network.

Caesar and Geeno were invited by A&E for an early viewing of the WWE Stone Cold Steve Austin documentary. Guru and Dunks are jealous. But based on the experience and venue, they didn’t miss anything.

Geeno establishes his two week win streak in our Sneaker Battle.

All white Nike Air Force 1s can’t stay on the shelves. Why?

What makes Yeezys valuable?

In the long run, which brand will benefit more from their collaborators? Nike or Adidas?

If it wasn’t for Pharrell, would we see Kanye and the creative control that other collaborators have at Adidas?

Everyone has a price, or a limit, of what they’re willing to spend on a shoe? What’s your sneaker salary cap?

Caesar explains that people who brag about how much money they spend on a sneaker really aren’t used to having money. And no one is impressed.

Caesar is fed up with eBay’s authentication process.

Marcus Jordan needs to just sit down somewhere and shut up for a few months.

Nike is adding a new in-store service called “Nike Refurbished”, where they take “gently used” to “like new” sneakers and restore them for resell. Caesar speculates what this program might lead to.

And finally, despite being in the midst of a worldwide pandemic, Nike once again becomes the biggest brand in the world. But are they really? And will being number one make them more immune from hearing constructive feedback from their fans.

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In this episode of TSB, Caesar, Geeno, Guru, and Dunks are in-studio.

This episode begins with everyone on the SNKRS app trying to score a pair of the “Raging Bull” Air Jordan Retro 5.

Guru can’t wear any blue and yellow sneaker because he correlates it with Golden State.

Be honest, the D. Rose X Yeezys look HORRIBLE.

Should men let the ladies eat on women’s releases?

One could argue that Adidas has benefited from Nike in the last few years. Look at everyone of importance they’ve signed recently. From Kanye to Jerry Lorenzo, Adidas is the WCW to Nike’s WWE.

Are people willing to attend live sneaker events again?

Dee Wells calls in to add context to the “controversy” surrounding the Boston Red Sox “Patriots Day” jerseys.

Caesar responds to J Devinci’s comments about our reaction video to her “Raging Bull” Air Jordan 5 UA review.

Nike hasn’t paid federal income taxes in the last 3 years despite making $4.1 billion in that same time frame.

Nike is also cutting ties with their former retail partners like DSW in their push to lean more towards DTC. But are they cutting off their legs from underneath themselves in the long run?

Nike and MSCHF agree to a settlement over the Lil Nas X “Satan” Air Max 97. Long story short, Nike made the PR stance that they were looking to make and MSCHF gets to keep his money.

Ironically, the USPS is threatening to file a lawsuit against Nike for essentially the same reasons Nike went after MSCHF, over Nike’s upcoming “Postal” Air Force 1 Experimental.

And finally, there’s more to the story of Joe Herbert, the son of former Nike exec Ann Herbert who started a sneaker resell business. Now we’re finding out that there were internal documents where employees complained to Nike about Joe’s abuse of his family discount at Nike stores. This story gets worse and worse.

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In this episode of TSB, Caesar, Geeno, Guru, and Dunks are in-studio.

We begin this episode with some somber news. Dave Phillips, co-owner, and our former producer, at Podcast Detroit, died unexpectedly this past week. So we dedicate this episode to him.

Kid Cudi shouldn’t quit his day job. Let’s just say he makes better music than he does sneakers.

We prove that Dunks is really color blind.

Should eBay allow users to opt out of their authentication process? Caesar seems to think so.

Apparently people’s GOAT accounts are being hacked. Dunks explains how people should immediately transfer their funds from their GOAT account to their bank accounts. You’re welcome.

John Mowhi, of Mowi Law, puts his law degree to good use by coming on the show and breaking down the Nike lawsuit against MSCHF and Lil Nas X.

Speaking of Lil Nas X, Caesar and Guru have a passionate discussion about the outrage and reaction towards his “Satan” Air Max 97s and music video.

And finally, Nike CEO John Donahoe is attempting to transition the company from a marketing company to a tech company. This explains a lot. Even employees, past and present, aren’t sure of the move. It’s scary times in Beaverton…

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In this episode of TSB, Caesar, Geeno, Guru, and Dunks are in-studio.

We celebrate Air Max Day along with the rest of the sneaker community, but did it seem lackluster compared to previous years?

Caesar scores a pair of the “NY Taxi” Air Max 95s while doing the show.

With the release of the Adidas Yeezy Foam Runners can we ask finally agree/admit that people will buy ANYTHING? The worse part is that the brands know it.

We check our voicemail hotline and address the comments and questions.

Is there anything Under Armour can do to be relevant again?

Which jerseys would you like to see Mitchell & Ness bring back?

Gucci has released its cheapest sneaker ever. Unfortunately, it’s only available to wear virtually and online.

Dunks has spent a pretty penny on a few NFTs. Let’s hope they end up as valuable in the future as he thinks it will.

Sotheby’s partnered with English Sole to sell some of the rarest sneakers the world has ever seen. All in all, the collection is expected to fetch around $800K.

Nightwing 2303, co-founder of Weartesters, joins the show. We discuss everything that’s wrong with the sneaker industry, including the recent drama surrounding the Swoosh and how they can rebuild the bridge between the brand and the sneaker community.

And finally, we bring back our “Rock, Ball, or Bury” segment featuring Nightwing. He picks his favorite releases–based on design, performance, and disappointment–from the month of March.

In this episode of TSB, Caesar, Geeno, Guru, and Dunks are in-studio.

Who’s the least famous member of the show?

When it comes to Yeezys, do you like them more or less with the heel tab? Shout out to Whoopi Goldberg.

Should Air Max Day be an official federal holiday?

Nike is really running out of ideas. I.e., the Nike Air More Uptempo “Maximum Volume”.

How many people in the sneaker community still believes that Kanye West design his own shoes?

Is Ewing Athletics hurting themselves by producing so many sneaker collabs with forgettable hip-hop acts from the 90s?

Are people really willing to rent sneakers?

Payless is making a comeback. They opened up their first U.S. location since their bankruptcy in Miami, Florida.

New Balance won one of the largest lawsuits ever in China.

Caesar brings back our “1 Star Sneaker Store Reviews”. In this edition he focuses on stores in St. Louis.

And finally, in “This Week In Stupid”, suspects rob a sneaker boutique and immediately crash their getaway car. They left behind valuables like the stolen sneakers and drugs. This leads to a conversation where we poke holes in the movie “Scarface”.

In this episode of TSB, Caesar, Geeno, and Dunks are in-studio.

Apparently Dunks doesn’t agree with Adidas in that “Girls Are Awesome”.

We bring back our “Price Is Hype” segment. Dunks exerts his dominance over Geeno.

Will Nike ever take their “BHM” Collection seriously?

We’re waiting to see who copies our Sneaker Review Reviews first.

Do people know the difference between Dunks and SB Dunks?

Foot Locker signs Melody Ehsanin as their creative director of their women’s category. She’s more than deserving of the position, but it does seem as if opportunities like that aren’t afforded to other creative people just because they don’t have the name recognition.

Adidas formally announces that they’re trying to dump Reebok. The part that gets us is that after all Adidas did to cut Reebok’s legs from underneath them they have the audacity to be indignant at Reebok’s current market value.

David Beckham is developing a documentary that isn’t about the Air Jordan 1. It will tell the tale of the rivalry between the Dassler Brothers and the formation of Adidas and PUMA.

White people.

And finally, we dive even further into the sh*t show that is and was the Ann Herbert/ West Coast Streetwear controversy at Nike. Bottom line, the Swoosh owes us answers.

In this episode of TSB, Caesar, Guru, Geeno, and Dunks are in-studio.

We record our first show at our new studio home at Woodward Sports.

Does it count towards the cities you’ve been to if you only do a short layover in between flights?

Just when we thought the J. Balvin X Air Jordan 1 was the UGLIEST sneaker we’ve ever seen, Adidas drops the Yeezy 450.

Caesar says he would rock Sketchers if the sneakers were dope enough.

Geeno still tries to unsuccessfully defend his comments about Klay Thompson.

Is Dunk fatigue starting to settle in yet?

What the hell was Jordan Brand thinking with that “Animal” Air Jordan 11 reveal?

Nike could’ve come better with that “What The” Doernbecher X Air Jordan 1 release.

Brooks makes the top ten selling sneakers list for the first time EVER. Not only that, they leapfrogged Nike as the number one women’s running shoe brand.

Of course we had to discuss the firestorm that was the West Coast Streetwear controversy where it was found out that the owner Joe Herbert was the son of Nike VP Ann Herbert. A 25 year career, where she made over $4 million a year, flushed down the drain over her sons need for attention. All that for a drop of clout….

While everyone piles on both Ann and Joe, doesn’t Nike deserve some blame for this situation?

In This Week In Stupid, two sneaker thieves steal a pair of sneakers and immediately get caught because they posted themselves wearing the stolen shoes on social media.

Yeezy Brand sues a former intern for sharing confidential photos.

And finally, Michael Jordan receives damages for all the “pain and suffering” he’s experienced during his legal battle with Chinese company Qiaodan in the amount of $46k.

In this episode of TSB, Caesar, Geeno, and Dunks are in-studio.

Guru doesn’t think he runs late. Ever.

There isn’t anything Geeno can’t flip for a quick buck.

Can you really compare sneaker collections?

The right pair of laces can enhance a sneaker.

No sneaker is worth physically fighting over, unless they’re on your feet.

Nike and Adidas both had their share of scandals, but it seems that the Swoosh hasn’t suffered as much from theirs as Adidas has.

Collaboration v. Innovation. We discuss how brands are putting too much effort behind one of those things to their own detriment. What works for Nike doesn’t necessarily work for everyone else.

And lastly, we wish Dunks a Happy Belated Birthday.

In this episode of TSB, Caesar, Geeno, and Guru are in-studio.

What’s a better pop to mix with? Coke or Pepsi?

Who else watches “My 600 LBS. Life”? Apparently Geeno lacks empathy for the people on the show.

We discuss the “Carmine” Air Jordan 6 recall where the midsoles had a pinkish tint to them.

You already know we had to breakdown the sh#t storm that was the Trophy Room X Air Jordan 1 raffle and release. How does Jordan Brand handle their Marcus Jordan problem?

Speaking of which, should Jordan Brand put the Air Jordan 1 back in the vault for while?

Is Geeno racist?

We go over upcoming releases, such as the Air Max Day lineup.

If you could do a collab with any OG Nike silhouette what would it be?

Smaller brands like ANTA and Li-Ning don’t get enough love in North America.

And finally, Geeno talks in circles and basically says that Klay Thompson isn’t a big enough star to help move sneakers.

In this throwback episode of TSB, Caesar, JumpmanBostic, and The Sneaker Girl are in the Basement of the Js.

Which sneakers were worse? The Jordan 4Lab1 or Yeezys? ANY Yeezys. Guess what Caesar thinks?

Speaking of Yeezys, a terminally sick kid in the hospital wished for a pair of Yeezys. Not sure if they ever received them though.

If you could meet anyone in the world, celebrity or athlete, who would it be?

A sneaker collector in China pawned his collection for millions of Chinese Yuans to put a down-payment on an apartment. We’re surprised that we don’t hear stories like that more often.

Caesar and JumpmanBostic continue to go back and forth over their basketball game. It’s been over 5 years and they still have yet to play.

We do a Q&A with our listeners, which includes the question “Should you break up with your boyfriend/girlfriend if they aren’t into sneakers? Or if they try to make you stop after you two get into a relationship?”

Caesar REALLY hates Yeezys.

There was a moment in time where Chris Bosh consistently took “questionable” pictures.

We discuss why it’s hard for female sneakerheads to get the same recognition and respect in the sneaker community as men.

Are you less of a sneakerhead if you only collect one type of sneaker or brand?

We each have that one sneaker that we’d never part with. But what if someone were to make you an offer you couldn’t refuse? What would that offer be? How much money is too much for you to say “no” to?

It’s funny, we recorded this episode in 2015 and resellers were even a problem back then.

And finally, we end show with…… you just have to hear it for yourself. Lol.

In this episode of TSB, Caesar, Geeno, and Dunks are in-studio.

We go over the results of our Sneaker Royal Rumble. People seem to have a hard time voting and an even harder time accepting the results.

Ambush is selling $800 zip ties. Yep.

Now that the retail price of Adidas’ 4D sneakers have gone down a bit, will more people be willing to try them out?

For those that are interested, Dunks took 10 minutes out of the show to talk about GameStop stocks.

Nike is going after counterfeits and fakes. People are more comfortable buying them nowadays. So if there’s anyone to blame, it’s Nike. They’ve created this monster. We discuss that along with the rise of knockoff Air Jordan 1s.

And finally, in This Week In Stupid, we cover a number of stories involving sneaker related crimes. The theme and lesson gained from reading each story? Never set up a meeting to sell sneakers through Snapchat. You have to hear it to understand.

In this episode of TSB, Caesar, Geeno, and Dunks are in-studio.

Should Nike try to extend signature sneaker lines of past players like Penny Hardaway, Charles Barkley, and Scottie Pippen?

The “Strawberry Cough” Nike SB Dunks are officially canceled due to people’s inability to discern between two different things and connecting dots that aren’t there.

You won’t guess who Adidas is doing a collab with next.

We’re all looking forward to watching Marvel’s “WandaVision”.

Speaking of TV shows, do people still watch “The Simpsons”? Do people who watch it do so because it’s still good or because of tradition?

JD Sports buys Shoe Palace for over $600 million in an attempt to tap into the U.S. market.

As far as in-store experience goes, do you prefer franchise stores, like Foot Locker, or mom & pop sneaker boutiques?

Nike says that the brand will no longer support any member of Congress who supported to decertify votes from the recent Presidential election.

Tennis legend Venus Williams is now a brand ambassador for K-Swiss. This leads to a conversation about whether or not K-Swiss is only acceptable to wear for women and girls.

Take your pick, Tim Hortons v. Starbucks.

And finally, we go over House of Heat’s list of the top 20 ugliest Air Jordan colorways of all time. We dispute various pairs that they have listed, but we’re ALL in agreement about number one.

In this episode of TSB, Caesar, Geeno, Guru, and Dunks are in-studio.

Every now and then something happens in the world that transcends sneakers. And what happened in Washington D.C. last week was one of those moments. So we begin the show with our thoughts on that situation.

The NikeiD Dunk release was a debacle. It sold out in minutes, culminating with people trying to resell their iD versions of other popular colorways.

Speaking of debacles, Nike is allowing the sneaker community to vote on which LeBron PE they will release to the public for the first time via the SNKRS app. Guess how that’s going?

We go over upcoming sneaker releases like the Ambush X Nike Dunk Highs, the READYMADE X Nike Blazer Mids, and the “Paris” Air Jordan XXX5.

We go over the results thus far in our Sneaker Royal Rumble on Instagram.

Benjamin Kickz–yes, he spells “kicks” with a “z”–was arrested recently for assaulting someone and taking their cell phone because they took a picture of him. #Boomin

We discuss the Air Jordan 1 High OG hype v. the Air Jordan 1 Mid love.

Master P wants to buy Reebok and make it a Black brand. We break it all down, along with other factors involved in order to bring Reebok back to relevancy. He also wants to make Allen Iverson their “Michael Jordan”. But does the Iverson signature line have the cache?

Jerry Lorenzo and Jayson Mayden are joining Adidas to help propel their basketball category. This comes down to expectations. Adidas is hoping that Jerry, and his Fear of God brand, will have the “Kanye Effect”. Will Jerry and Jayson be enough? Only time will tell…

And finally, is Adidas making the same mistake that WCW made in the mid to late 90s in battling their Nike/WWF counterparts?

In this episode of TSB, it’s just Caesar and Geeno in the studio this week riffing on the current climate of sneakers.

We break down who are the worst drivers?

Looking back at it now, was The Godfather III as bad as we originally thought?

What is the proper amount of time before you can give spoiler alerts?

Which show is better, The Mandalorian or Breaking Bad?

The “Ric Flair” Adidas Dame 6s could’ve be done WAY better.

Which Air Jordan retros would you like to come back that haven’t yet?

Could Jordan Brand have made the “Jubilee” Air Jordan 11s a little more ‘jubilant’?

Are Air Max 95s gonna be the new Dunks in terms of sudden hype?

Complex calls the “Black” Off-White X Air Jordan 5 their “Sneaker of the Year”. We dispute that claim.

We discuss the situation that was Foot Locker Detroit v. Burn Rubber.

Who has the best pizza? New York, Detroit, or Chicago?

And finally, is networking with the manager of a store so that they look out for you and your pair on release day the same as backdooring pairs to resellers? We discuss.

In this episode of TSB, for the first time ever Caesar, Guru, Geeno, and Dunks aren’t in-studio. They’re recording the show via Zoom.

Geeno recently sold his pair of Travis Scott X Air Jordan 6s, and Dunks immediately pounces on the opportunity to call him a reseller.

Is Adidas Hoops doing Donovan Mitchell and Damian Lillard any favors?

Steph Curry has his own brand with Under Armour, but does anyone care?

Dipset v. G-Unit, who wins?

Complexland is this week. You thought it was bad trying to buy exclusive releases there in person, trying buying them online in this climate.

Is Geeno a reseller?

Allegedly, Nike employees are using bots to purchase sneakers via their employee portal. When employees can’t even get the shoes they make, that’s a problem.

Is there still “shock” in shock drops?

Ebay is getting into the sneaker authenticating racket in order to battle the likes of StockX and GOAT, but did they need to?

Does Geeno use bots?

Drake has his own brand with Nike. Is this the future of collaborations?

Who has more of a responsibility in the products and services we receive? The consumer or the brands?

And finally, Warren Lotas loses his battle with the Swoosh. Nike blocks the release of both his “Pigeon” inspired Dunks and their replacement, the Reaper. All in all, Warren lost a little over $10 million in the process.

In this episode of TSB, Caesar, Geeno, and Francis are in-studio.

Are Caesar and Francis the only two people in North America who haven’t seen “The Mandalorian”? And is “distinguishment” a real word?

Depending on which pair of “Elephant” Dunk Lows you got, the quality control is, well, out of control.

People seem upset that shock drops aren’t really a shock anymore now that everyone knows when they’re dropping.

Nike is increasing their number of employees that they’re laying off at their Beaverton HQ. Some of it is streamlining their business strategy, and some of it seems to be getting rid of some bad apples and changing culture.

Of course we talked about the upcoming Air Jordan 11 Adapt. Talking about them might be as close as get to owning a pair. Will the price point help or hurt it?

There’s only one good reason to buy a sneaker, and multiple bad reasons to buy a sneaker.

Yeezys and Jordans are more alike than you think. Caesar explains.

Should Nike release the Mag in mass produced quantities?

We go over noteworthy recipients of the Footwear News Awards.

Caesar loses his mind over the unboxing video of Cardi B receiving her Reebok collaboration.

VF Corp. buys Supreme for $2.1 billion.

And finally, Jeff Staples seems to throw his support behind Warren Lotas in his court battle with Nike. Which sounds hypocritical when you remember how he sounded when Urban Necessities opened up their store in New York.

In this episode of TSB, Caesar, Geeno, Francis, and Dunks are in-studio.

We begin the show with an email Dunk’s received from Warren Lotas. In it, Warren exhibits a lack of self awareness by acting like some martyr in his court case with Nike, even going as far as offering to send Dunk’s a commemorative “lawsuit” t-shirt and bumper sticker. Some people never learn.

Do brand’s shoulder some of the blame for the sudden rise of knockoffs, and the overall landscape of the resell market, by the way they manufacture hype and demand by limiting product?

Dunks isn’t very good at analogies.

Can brands like Nike and Adidas do a better job of marketing and storytelling? Caesar thinks so. He also feels like this is where the smaller brands, like ASICS, excel.

Apparently, Dunks isn’t the only person on planet earth who likes rice pudding. Also, can you be thugged out from Canada?

We read some of Dunk’s “fan” mail.

Caesar goes in on the Hulu X Mitchell & Ness jersey collab.

Shout out to Sia Collective.

We find out why the “Strawberry Cough” Nike SB Dunks kept getting pushed back this year.

What do people look for when they watch sneaker YouTube? Has it reached its saturation point?

And finally, Caesar and Dave get into a lengthy debate as to whether or not it’s possible to have fun in Cleveland. Seriously, they argue for over 20 minutes.

In this episode of TSB, Caesar, Geeno, and Dunks are in-studio.

Adidas is looking to unload Reebok. We wonder if the brand has any life left, and if so, who should step in to save it.

Despite Beyonce’s ability to look in any outfit, the upcoming Ivy Park X Adidas collection doesn’t seem like it has the buzz around it that it should. Is their collaboration living up to expectations?

Caesar breaks down the difference in internal attitude between Nike and Adidas, which leads each brand to move in the ways that they do.

Warren Lotas really posted a picture of himself gloating that he’d beat his case with Nike. Word to the wise, if you’re going to dig a ditch for yourself, don’t record it.

We finally find out the true source to Guru’s sneaker knowledge.

Apparently, there’s a growing contingent of listeners who REALLY hate Dunks. Stay tuned to our newest segment, “Hate Mail”.

Did Nike waste a great opportunity to release the “Banned” Airships on October 18th?

Did Nike do their Adapt BB line any favors with the marketing? Geeno and Caesar debate.

Shout out to Mike Rich.

Teenagers aren’t spending as much money on footwear as they used to. Shoe spending has reached a 20 year low amongst teens. However, Nike remains the number one preferred brand, right ahead of VANS…… by 32%.

NO ONE eats rice pudding. Except for Dunks.

And finally, in our “This Has Nothing To Do With Sneakers” segment, we go through the list of the top 20 burger chains in the U.S.

In this episode of TSB, Caesar, Guru, Geeno, and Dunks are in-studio.

Ebay is getting into the authentication game. Caesar thinks they’re opening up an unnecessary can a worms. He says the way they did business was just fine, they don’t need to be like StockX or GOAT. Agree or disagree?

Reebok seems to be beating up on the Questions the same way Jordan Brand beats up on the Air Jordan 1. But after they’ve worn out the Questions what’s next? What other silhouettes do they have in their arsenal to compete?

The Nike LeBron 8s are coming back. Dunks doesn’t get thy hype around them.

If you could get any PE to release which sneaker would it be?

Nike is suing streetwear brand Warren Lotas over their trademark infringement of their Dunk sneaker. Not only that, but it looks like the Swoosh has also cut ties with Jeff Staple for endorsing the alleged knockoffs. It seems like Nike is looking to make an example out of Warren Lotas as they go after brands who have recently begun creating their own bespoke Nike and Jordan Brand sneakers.

Keeping on that subject, Kool Kiy stands accused of creating knockoffs in an attempt to rip off the Black community. Some people, including us, don’t see it as being that deep. The real question is what is, or isn’t, considered a fake, or a knockoff, nowadays.

Adidas hires a new head of human resources in the wake of racial unrest in both the county and within the company. A coalition of employees at Adidas North America called for the former HR chief’s removal after she called racism “noise”. Ironically, her name was Karen.

Caesar made Business Insider’s top 28 list of people of color within the sneaker industry. #Influencer.

And finally–Caesar called it–it turns out there may have been a sinister motive behind McDonald’s collaboration with Travis Scott. The partnership just so happened to coincide with the news of lawsuits filed by former Black franchisees and employees.

In this episode of TSB, Caesar and Dunks are in-studio.

We bring back our “Fab 5” segment. Too bad it was a slow week as far as releases are concerned.

Ruby Tuesday’s filed for bankruptcy. Where did they go wrong?

What’s the best no name brand cereal to eat?

Caesar names the one shoe, outside of Yeezys, that he’ll never wear.

THE J BALVIN X AIR JORDAN 1 IS THE WORSE SNEAKER COLLAB THIS YEAR!!! MAYBE EVEN EVER!!!

Who was a better endorser for their brand? Run DMC for Adidas or Michael Jackson for L.A. Gear.

We go over some upcoming releases like the Adidas D Rose 11, the Nike “Have A Good Game” Pack, and a slew of Nike Blazers Mids.

Is anyone bored of the Pharrell X Adidas NMD Hu yet?

Stadium Goods opens its newest location in Chicago, ran by friend of the show, and former co-host, Skully.

Because of the forced downtime due to covid, we can’t wait to get back on the road to do some more Sneaker Con live shows. This leads to a discussion about which cities were the worst to visit. Hint: it’s Cleveland.

And finally, in This Week In Stupid, a woman robs someone of their sneakers and then proceeds to strip down naked. Later, a guy by the name of @KenzieDaGhost was robbed and stabbed over a pair of Yeezys that he didn’t even have on him.

In this episode of TSB, Caesar, Geeno, and Dunks are in-studio. Guru does call in later in the show.

Things start of pretty tense after Caesar relays a message from Mayor to Dunks about his comments from a few episodes ago pertaining to Mayor selling off his collection.

Does any brand do a worse job of telling their own story than Jordan Brand?

There’s been a recent rise of people creating their own Air Jordan 1s, and Nike Dunks, calling them “Bespokes”. We used to call them fakes. Has public perception changed because of the limited availability of certain releases? And if so, are the brands creating a monster that they’ll soon have to reckon with?

In response to the Travis Scott X McDonald’s collab, Caesar conjurs up his vision of a sneaker collaboration with Burger King.

The GOAT App, owned by the Goat Group, is being sued by Goat Fashion for reneging on their deal back in 2017, which allowed the Goat Group to trademark their app only as long as they didn’t try to create and sell apparel. Care to guess what happened next?

Guru calls in live from Aquaman’s basement.

Why do brand’s listen exclusively to Matt Powell’s opinion?

@ISellSneakersNotDreams calls in to chat with us, including giving her thoughts to upcoming releases such as the Union X Air Jordan 4.

Going back to GOAT, the Goat Group raised $1 million in series E funding recently. Unfortunately, a lot of that was predicated on their ability to release apparel. We’ll see how this lawsuit by Goat Fashion affects that investment.

And finally, Caesar reveals the true reason why he doesn’t like McDonald’s.

In this episode of TSB, Caesar, Geeno, and Dunks are in-studio.

Geeno sells his soul to Dunks for a pair of Dunks.

Caesar gives his overall thoughts on the current state of sneaker collaborations.

Try as we might, Kanye is the topic of discussion once again on our show. What line does he have to cross to turn people off?

Looking back, what was the point of the Travis Scott X McDonald’s collaboration? Even better question, does McDonald’s have the best fast food?

People are spending THOUSANDS of dollars on bots. Has the game changed to the point of no return? Will the inability to buy sneakers at retail force people out of sneakers?

We look forward to some upcoming releases like the Nike “Gamer” Collection.

We discuss the atrocity that is the Beyonce X Adidas Superstar Platform.

More and more people are “bespoking” their own Air Jordan 1s, and other sneakers. Where’s the line between that and fakes?

Some positive news from Baltimore. Under Armour has gained some ground amongst women, going as far as releasing their first women’s basketball sneaker.

We list our top 5 Foamposites. By the way, Nike Basketball still owes the entire world an apology for the quality of both the “Mirror” and “Blue Mirror” Foams.

So apparently StockX managed to sneak in language that took away users ability to sue them in their “terms and conditions” during one of their app updates.

And finally, in honor of the L.A. Clippers epic choke against the Denver Nuggets, Caesar attempts to call stores in Los Angeles looking for the Kawhi Leonard X New Balance Kawhi “Heimlich Manuever”.

In this episode of TSB, Caesar and Guru are in-studio.

Josh Luber makes his exit at StockX. What is he going to do next? What does this mean for the company going forward?

People seem to be getting more “L’s” than sneakers on the SNKRS app lately. But what will it actually take to get people mad enough to not shop Nike?

Caesar is staying away from McDonald’s during the run of their Travis Scott partnership. This leads into a discussion of who has the best fast food.

Forget the Jumpman, has Yeezy jumped the shark?

Is there hope for Under Armour?

Like the animal they’re named after, PUMA is hitting its stride. They were able to steal soccer star Newmar away from Nike by parking the Brinks in his driveway.

Not to be outdone, VANS is making a name for itself as one of the top brands of 2020.

With layoffs pending, Nike employees are finding themselves anxious and frustrated waiting for that shoe to drop. Some are going as far as calling Nike’s top brass “out of touch” with the realities that their employees are facing.

And finally, in This Week In Stupid, a family in California gets into a high speed car chase with suspected thieves after one of their family member’s is robbed of their sneakers during a meet up.

In this episode of TSB, Caesar, Guru, Geeno, and Dunks are in-studio.

We begin the show by interviewing the founders of SNEAKQL, Andrew Lipp and Patrick Donelan. SNEAKQL is trying to change the game by mitigating the impact of bots and making raffles and releases fairer, and more obtainable, for the average sneakerhead.

Wex-Dawg, aka Jon Wexler, is leaving Adidas for Shopify. We discuss the impact it’ll have on both brands.

Why is there a Travis Scott X McDonald’s collab?

Yeezy jumped over the Jumpman……… only to come back wanting to rock the Jumpman? The 3 Stripes can’t be happy right now. We discuss how Adidas handle Kanye going forward.

We’re still trying to figure out what was Jordan Brand thinking with the “Banned” Nike Airship release.

Mayor sold his collection. At least the pairs he couldn’t fit anymore. Someone on the show has a problem with it. We won’t say who it is, but we will say that it wasn’t Caesar, Guru, Jumpman, or Geeno.

Saucony is releasing their version of Nike’s “Doernbecher” Collection. They’ve teamed up with the Boston Children’s Hospital to release a collection of sneakers designed by children. Same concept, but will it have the same results?

LaMelo Ball is signing with PUMA. Stay tuned as that story develops.

Steph Curry is going to have his own brand under the Under Armour umbrella, similar to Jordan Brand’s relationship with Nike. But will it make a positive difference for the brand in Baltimore.

Nike is coming out with a maternity line for new moms and moms-to-be. They’ve only been in business for like 50 years, but it’s better late than never.

And finally, an Adidas exec was given his walking papers after he called the 17 older shooter in Kenosha, Wisconsin a “victim”.

In this episode of TSB, Caesar, Guru, Dunks, and, making his first appearance of the year–literally–Francis are all in-studio.

Sugar belongs in spaghetti, but NOT in rice or grits. This is our last time addressing this issue.

Adidas recently reintroduced their Confirm app, upgraded with all the newest bells and whistles. You can get limited drops like Sean Wotherspoon X Superstars, along with exclusive content from the 3 Stripes. Let’s just all hope we don’t get as many “L’s” as we get on the SNKRS app.

Did Nike completely drop the ball with last week’s “Mamba Week” Kobe Protro 5 releases?

Complex is coming out with a virtual Complex Con called “Complexland” AND they’re releasing a show on Netflix called “Sneakerheads”. Which one will be more wack?

What was the single moment in sneaker history where the hype took a turn for the worse in the sneaker community? We think we pegged it down.

Why do people care if the sneaker they bought sold out after the fact?

Jordan Brand is releasing college PEs. Kind of. They’re PEs minus the college logos. With Nike Basketball releasing Lebron 7 PEs, shouldn’t Jordan Brand follow suit?

Apparently, at least according to Dunks, Shopify has the worse bot defense. So if you’re going through them to cop a hot release, good luck.

StockX says that collabs are what make certain sneakers hot.

We discuss the Under Armour Kyrie 4s, we mean, the Embiid 1s. Even more perplexing than obvious design theft is the inaugural colorway of this shoe.

We give our thoughts on the Air Jordan XXX5.

And finally, based on last episode’s Skechers story, Caesar reads some Google 1 Star Store Reviews of Skechers stores in Oklahoma, Michigan, and Tennessee.

In this episode of TSB, Caesar and Geeno are in-studio.

We begin the show by pre-planning for our 300th episode. It involves Dunks, listener complaints, and a dunk tank.

Make sneaker collaborations great again. Story telling used to be a staple of a good collab. Nowadays it just feels like anyone can get a collab with enough name recognition.

When did all white AF1s become hot again?

What is the future of sneaker culture, its heritage, and the community?

We go over the list of the top selling sneakers of 2020….. so far.

Are all stereotypes bad?

There’s an inside story involving Geeno and Mike Rich. Caesar does his best to sow seeds of doubt.

Adidas is teaming up with Deliveroo to deliver sneakerheads in London a cake modeled after one of their trainers.

Caesar finds out that sugar does belong in spaghetti. While Dave proves he cooks Blacker than he looks.

For better or worse, has the NBA been a distraction from social unrest?

In This Week In Stupid, a woman in Oklahoma City threw a pair of shoes at a Skechers store employee over being asked to wear a mask.

The crew–mainly Caesar–mistakenly thought they saw Trick Trick outside the studio. They–he–was wrong, but it made for an interesting 5 minutes of radio.

And finally, we end on a first. Caesar publicly acknowledges he was wrong about something. @ISellSneakersNotDreams calls in time to receive an apology on-air. She doesn’t make it easy for him, neither does the crew.

In this episode of TSB, Caesar, Guru, Geeno, and Dunks are in-studio.

There’s an intruder in the studio. Luckily Dave is there to save the day.

Jordan Brand trolled their own fans by releasing the highly coveted “Banned” Nike Air Ship only in Europe in very limited quantities.

Does the amount of shoes you have in your collection determine your ability to be a true sneakerhead?

Are people that gullible that they will indiscriminately follow celebrities for fashion trends, including sneakers?

We discuss the recent “Bel-Air 2.0” Air Jordan 5 release.

Are people becoming so tired of catching “L’s” with hyped sneaker releases that the thought of knowingly buying fakes is no longer taboo?

Caesar tells some workplace stories from his days working at “The Avenue”.

Nike is finally releasing the Kobe retros. Is it too soon, or were they overthinking holding them back in the first place?

Are sneaker collabs jumping the shark?

And finally, in “This Week In Stupid”, Caesar reads some stories which includes a restaurant in New York being sued by a former employee over missing overtime pay and being fired over not wearing his Air Jordan 1s, which was apparently a part of the dress code and uniform.

In this episode of TSB, Caesar, JumpmanBostic, Geeno, Guru, and Dunks are all in-studio. However, due to coronavirus restrictions only 4 people can be in the studio at one time, so the crew must play musical chairs throughout the show.

We go through and give our thoughts on upcoming sneaker releases, including the very ugly Union X Air Jordan 4s.

Caesar tries to understand the recent hysteria over Nike Dunks all of a sudden. Are people really this moved by celebrity fashion?

Adidas has lost a lot of momentum in the last year or so. The crew attempts to narrow down the reasons why.

We said it once, and we’ll say it again, Jordan Brand needs to put Air Jordan silhouettes on NikeiD.

Nike just did a massive layoff at their HQ. Was it necessary?

Speaking of the Swoosh, Nike found an even worse way to ship your shoes other than branding the shipping tape.

Caesar talks about his special weekend in Chicago.

Under Armour was recently served a Wells Notice by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Basically, the government letting the brand know that while they might not have committed a crime they’re watching their every move very closely.

And finally, still sticking with Under Armour, the brand is looking to reneg on their record breaking $280 million deal with UCLA. Under Armour feels like the University hasn’t given them a return on their investment. From the school’s point of view, they’ve already spent that money–figuratively speaking–so they’re bracing for a fight.

In this episode of TSB, the crew–really just Caesar and Guru–are back in studio after a 4 month hiatus due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Caesar hits the ground running by diving right into the “Black Lives Matter” movement and how it’s shown the ugly side of the sneaker industry. He urges everyone to remain vigilant, and to not allow the industry off of the hook because the news cycle has moved on to other stories.

Atmos in Harlem, NY issued an apology recently after being called out by friend of the show, Kick It Wit DD. DD alleged that the store underpaid their Black and Latino employees. Even going as far as replacing them with employees from overseas.

Not to be outdone, Dick’s Sporting Goods is being sued in a class action lawsuit filed by their assistant managers. They claim that the store forces them to work overtime without paying them overtime wages. Apparently Dick’s Sporting Goods has a history of doing this, highlighted by two previous lawsuits. After doing the math, the crew begins to understand why Dick’s Sporting Goods keeps committing the crime.

I Sell Sneakers Not Dreams from the “More Than Sneakers” podcast calls in. In keeping in theme with their show, the conversation pivots to Jada and August “entanglement” situation.

Caesar dives more thoroughly into the issues at Adidas North America HQ where days after the brand’s symbolic retweet of Nike’s stance against racism, a protest was planned by the company’s employees of color, who cited that the brand didn’t come close to living up to their public image behind closed doors. Adidas designer Aric Armon joins the show to talk about his own experiences there and what he thinks the sneaker community can do to continue to hold these brands accountable in a way that brings about real change in their corporate structure.

In this episode of TSB, Caesar, The Sneaker Girl, and JumpmanBostic are back at it in this throwback episode of the show.

We celebrate The Sneaker Girl’s (14th) birthday and look forward to JumpmanBostic’s 52.01692487th birthday.

We field questions from our listeners, which includes questions like: “Is it tacky to wear sneakers in a wedding?” “Is it ok for guys to wear pink sneakers?” And “Is there a such thing as a TOO many sneakers?”

In “Diary of a Shoe Salesman”, someone literally described themselves as a “release date liason”.

The Sneaker Girl has a date?

Caesar goes on his first of many epic rants on the Adidas Yeezy. Specifically, the Yeezy 750 Boost.

Shout out to Chris Henderson. His response to our show is the launch pad to our “This Week In Stupid” segment where Caesar defends Chris Paul and Marshawn Lynch from sports media’s tendencies to build petty narratives.

Is there a such thing as a “sneaker celebrity”? Has social media given some folks in the sneaker community the big head?

And finally, we discuss if entertainers have become more influential in sneaker culture than the athlete.

In this episode of TSB, Caesar, The Sneaker Girl, and JumpmanBostic are once again in the #BasementOfTheJs.

We revisit Deflategate and all the media focus that put into Tom Brady’s balls.

We look back at the lawsuit against Nike over the Air Jordan “Jumpman” logo.

We listen back to the constant back and forth between JumpmanBostic and Caesar over their basketball challenge.

Remember the first Just Don X Air Jordan 2 release? We go back to the Nike 21 Mercer release that was shut down by the NYPD.

In a moment of “This Week In Stupid” history, a man tries to steal a pair of Nike KDs by stuffing them down his pants.

We take questions and comments from our listeners, including the question “What sneaker did we regret buying?”

Guru is introduced for the first time on the show.

And lastly, both Caesar and JumpmanBostic have trouble ending the show as clean as they started it.

In this Best Of episode, we take a look back. Once again, Caesar, The Sneaker Girl, and JumpmanBostic are in the #BasementOfTheJs.

We discuss the proper ways to clean and store your sneakers.

We breakdown the differences between a sneakerhead and a hypebeast?

We answer more questions submitted by our listeners, including a comment by one of The Sneaker Girl’s secret admirers.

How dope would it be if Jordan brand did do a collab with JumpmanBostic.

We discuss which sneakers we were looking forward to back in 2015.

Can NOT be a fan of an athlete, or collaborator, and still buy their shoes?

2015 was the year of long names for sneakers.

In This Week In Stupid, a woman cuts up her husband’s sneakers after she finds out he was cheating on her.

We discuss if the brands owe us as the sneaker Community, and if we’re our own worst enemies by adding to the hype via things like YouTube review videos.

We do our first ever Diary of a Shoe Salesman segment.

One of our listeners asks us if it’s ok for White people to buy “BHM” sneakers.

And finally, Caesar and JumpmanBostic get into a competitive back and forth over who could beat who in a pick up game of basketball.

In this episode of TSB, because of this coronvirus lockdown in effect, we take a look back by virtue of our “Best Of” series. Caesar, The Sneaker Girl, and JumpmanBostic are in the #BasementOfTheJs.

We discuss the credibility of #TeamEarly, people who post pictures of releases weeks before they come out, and wonder how many of those pairs are fakes.

Even back then JumpmanBostic and Caesar argued over Jordan Fusions, with JumpmanBostic suggesting that Jordan Brand should remaster them.

Do people still look at K-Swiss sneakers as a women’s shoe?

Nothing is more annoying than the group of people who belittle others who go after a retro by highlighting that they have the OGs. No. One. Cares.

We answer some questions submitted in from our listeners.

We touch on the death of Stuart Scott and his impact on ESPN and sports media.

Even back then we were pushing for more women collaborations and PEs.

In This Week In Stupid, a judge allowed a man to use his sneakers as collateral in a court case. And Warren Sapp gets extra petty with a pair of cleats gifted to him from his alma mater.

Remember when Rift Raff tried to finesse everyone into believing that he had a $700 sneaker collaboration releasing through Finish Line?

JumpmanBostic once again threatens to shoot Caesar in the foot.

And finally, Caesar and The Sneaker Girl try to convince JumpmanBostic to buy some plush Yeezy slippers.

In this episode of TSB, it’s just Caesar, all by himself, in-studio. Well, New White Ranger is there too.

The coronvirus has disrupted life throughout the entire country, sneakers included. In both the industry and community side of sneaker culture, people are questioning their priorities during this epidemic.

The brand with the 3 Stripes had to be guilt tripped into closing down after the CEO came out and basically said that closing down was for p*ssies.

That whole ordeal leads to the next story, where a few people on Twitter called out The Full Size Run after they did a video promoting Adidas and yet had nothing constructively critical to say about the above situation. Integrity ain’t for everyone.

Caesar looks forward to upcoming releases such as the Nike “Space Junkie” Pack. But with this ongoing pandemic, releases are being pushed back to a more favorable release date.

Adidas has teamed up with Google and EA Sports to create a soccer shoe that measures your movements as your play through Jacquard by Google. The data is then transferred to the Adidas GMR app and to EA Sports’ FIFA mobile game to unlock rewards.

Raf Simons joins Prada as co-creative director alongside Ms. Prada. Their goal is to reestablish creativity over commercial results within the fashion world.

And finally, Ronda Rousey becomes the newest member of the Mizuno endorsee family. But at this point in her career, will she be enough to bring brand awareness to masses?

In this episode of TSB, Caesar, Geeno and Dunks–aka SlamDunk–and Sarena are in-studio.

Has Sarena finally come around on SB Dunks?

Dunks and Geeno formed a short-lived alliance, only to have Dunks turn on Geeno for his lack of “cooking.

We would probably be more impressed with the Sacai X Nike collabs if we hadn’t seen it overdone already by Off-White.

Are the “UNC” Air Jordan 3s the “Tax Return Shoe” of 2020?

Are the Yeezy colorways becoming played out?

Reebok was on such a nice streak. Now it seems that they’re trying to ruin that momentum with their upcoming Answer 5 releases.

New Balance teams up with the NBA to produce “AUTHENTIC” content. Whatever that is.

Draymond Green signs a multi-million dollar deal with Converse. Meh…..

VF Corp, owner of The North Face and VANS, donated $140k to the charities of slain Timberland VP who was murdered at their HQ a few weeks ago.

PUMA was voted “2020 Top Employer of Europe”. They were modest enough to sing their own praises.

Speaking of PUMA, one of their trainers went viral due to its slight resemblance to Adolf Hitler. This isn’t the fault of PUMA as much as it is a Rorschach Test gone wrong.

We get through a number of stories for “This Week In Stupid”, which includes a situation in Brooklyn where a young lady was beaten robbed by a gang of teenage boys for her Air Jordan 1s.

And finally, Caesar goes through some 1 Star Reviews for the GOAT app.

In this episode of TSB, Caesar, Geeno, Guru, Dunks, and Sarena are in-studio.

We spend the first few of the show clowning Dunks’ pair of Travis Scott X Nike SB Dunk Low.

Now that Geeno has been promoted to VP of Pepsi, JumpmanBostic might finally get that Mt. Dew collab.

Once again, we attempt to pschyoanalyze the mind of a hypebeast.

All collaborations aren’t created equal. They need to make sense and be authentic. Partnering with random celebrities for the sake of name recognition has a shelf life.

CAN JORDAN BRAND PLEASE PUT THE AIR JORDAN 1 BACK IN THE VAULT?!!!!

And finally, JumpmanBostic calls into the show to give his thoughts on upcoming Air Jordan releases, to give Dunks shit for being a hypebeast, and he tells us a story where he had to open-hand slap another grown man over his Jordan coat.

In this episode of TSB, Caesar, Guru (late), Dunks, and Sarena are in-studio.

A listener calls in to ask what alternate jersey–i.e., Michael Jordan #12 Bulls road jersey–Mitchell and Ness should release one day.

Brands are still ignoring the vast segment of sneakerheads with large feet, why?

We list the retros we want to see re-released. This leads to a conversation about the types of people the different brands allow to be decision makers.

We take issue with the way the Don C. X Nike Air Force 1 was released through a credit card company. Some people never had a chance.

Fresh from NBA All-Star weekend in Chicago, Dunks tells us how the sneaker releases went down that week in the Windy City.

Joel Embiid’s first signature sneaker is coming out later this year. It’s with Under Armour. While he’s a good enough player to have his own sneaker, is being with Under Armour to big of a hill to climb?

Dunks says that there’s a new bot capable of breaking in on the Nike SNKRS app. It’s gonna cost you though.

First Nike, now Adidas. The coronavirus is taking out everyone and everything over in China. With that being said, it seems like the brand’s concerns aren’t in the appropriate place.

Nike is looking into providing same day shipping. They’ve teamed up with AI company Geek+ to improve warehouse efficiency to provide such a service. But of course it’s only being tested overseas.

Nike is among a number of brands opposing a bill in Tennessee that they believe discriminates against their LGBT employees. It allows for agencies to prevent LGBT people from adopting, among other things, based on their individual morality and religious beliefs.

Former Stormy Daniels lawyer, Michael Avenatti, was just found guilty for trying to extort Nike for millions of dollars. His defense? Literally, LITERALLY, his defense was that his clients told him to “Just Do It”. We can’t make this up.

There was a rumor that Jeremy Lorenzo broke off his partnership with Nike. Long story short, it’s false.

Finally, we touch on the all out f@ckery that was the Supreme X Oreo collab. Packs of the red branded cookies are going for THOUSANDS of dollars on the resell market. Beyond that one pack of cookies, will this do anything to benefit Oreo? Or did this do more to further legitimize the Supreme brand.

In this episode of TSB, Caesar, Guru, Geeno, and Sarena are in-studio.

Reebok is starting to get their groove back. But can they maintain it?

We discuss this year’s NBA All-Star releases, including the botched release of the Air Jordan “New Beginnings” Pack.

The Nike Adapt BB 2.0 isn’t living up to expectations at HQ. What will happen first? Nike ends the Adapt BB line or they drop the price?

Are the Off-White X Air Jordan 5s really that dope? Like seriously…

What was a better collection? The “BHM” collection by any brand or Nike’s “All-Star” collection?

We talk about Kawhi Leonard’s “first(?)” signature sneaker with New Balance.

Was Kanye and Adidas out of line by having people trade their Fear of God 1s off of their feet for Yeezy Quantums?

And finally, we talk about the opportunities that are given to people of color in the sneaker industry. More specifically, people from Detroit.

In Episode 251 of TSB, Caesar, Guru, Geeno, Dunks, and Sarena are in-studio.

Dunks isn’t sure if he’s a hypebeast or not.

In-N-Out finally made something appealing, and it wasn’t their food.

Sarena ran into Wale and fanned out.

Do sneakerheads buy sneakers more for looks or for comfort?

Caesar goes in on this year’s Nike “BHM” Collection. This prompts response from Nike CEO John Donuhoe.

Speaking of the Swoosh, their Vaporfly Next% and their Alphafly, both avoid being banned before the Tokyo Olympics. With the timing of the ruling coming so close to the Olympic trials, many sneaker brands, not named Nike, are left feeling extra salty.

It’s not a good time to be a sneakerhead in China. In fact, it’s not a good time to be in China period thanks to the coronavirus.

We find out that Dunks will flip almost ANYTHING.

And finally, we look into the consistent failure that is Under Armour. There are too many issues to name. From micromanaging Steph Curry’s shoe design and production numbers, to pushing an unsuccessful slide that NO ONE wanted other than Kevin Plank’s wife because it was named after her, to not having a clear mission or brand identity. The question now becomes is it too much, and too late, for Under Armour to overcome and recover from?

In this episode of TSB, Caesar, Geeno, Dunks, and Sarena are in-studio.

We celebrate recording our 250th episode, and Dunks was “DYING” to celebrate. (Inside joke).

Caesar and David Banner become best friends after he writes an article about his Ewing Rogue collab.

This past week had to be one of the weakest and worse in terms of sneaker releases.

Rhetorical question, do people still buy sneakers based on what sales as opposed to what they individually like?

Are hypebeast beginning to turn on Yeezys?

We give our thoughts on this year’s Nike “BHM” collection and the J. Balvins X Air Jordan 1 High.

And finally, we talk to Jaysse Lopez, owner of Urban Necessities, about what went into his decision to stop the influx of resell greed surrounding Kobe Bryant’s death. We discuss the sneaker resell market as a whole, including the rise of brands like StockX, and his upcoming collaborations with both Nautica and American Eagle.

In this episode of TSB, Caesar, Guru, Geeno, Dunks, and Sarena are in-studio.

We take time at the beginning of the show to talk about the life and legacy of Kobe Bryant. From his game to his sneakers, be definitely made an impact.

We reached out to Jaysse Lopez, owner of Urban Necessities, over his stance concerning the resell communities actions in to aftermath of Kobe’s death. Of course we give our two cents. But tune in to next week’s when we’ll have him on to discuss what moved to him to take a stand.

The Pensole Academy is partnering with HBCUs to give people of color a bridge into the sneaker industry, while simultaneously creating a diverse pool of talent. Thank you Mr. Edwards.

Foot Locker is creating a new platform….. Well, kind of, but not really. Foot Locker promises that this new platform will be bigger, stronger, faster, better, and borderline sexier than their current app. We’re paraphrasing on a few of those points, but you get the picture.

We almost made it an entire episode without Caesar getting pissed off by something. That is, until Dunks brings up the tweet about Kobe Bryant by Jon Wexler’s wife. There goes our Adidas invite…

And finally, we talk to Jacques Slade to get a sense of the overall reactions in LA to Kobe Bryant’s untimely death. After giving Caesar shit, he delivers a beautiful speech to end the show.

In this episode of TSB, Caesar, Geeno, Dunks, and Sarena are in-studio. 

Caesar gives an update on our Sneaker Royal Rumble being held on Instagram. 

Caesar breaks his own rule by stating that, despite them being Pink, he would wear Aleali May’s Air Jordan 6. 

Jonah Hill, yes, Jonah Hill has joined the 3 stripes. Why and how? We’re still trying to figure it out ourselves. Apparently Adidas Originals thinks he’s going to move the needle.

Beyonce just dropped her Ivy Park collab with Adidas. Overall, it seems like an initial success. But we can’t help but wonder why it felt like the response was low within the ladies side of things in the sneaker community. 

Name ONE dope Stella McCartney collab. Just one.

EBay is looking to regain it’s resell crown, GOAT seems like they’re leading the pack with innovative and fresh ideas. Who will ultimately win the battle of the sneaker resell marketplace? 

We’re collectively awaiting the inevitable disappointment of this year’s BHM collection from every one of the brands. Will they ever listen or get it right?

Target is looking to challenge Nike and Under Armour in both athlesieure and sportswear apparel. They believe that not only will they compete, but that they’ll establish a billion dollar brand within the first year. What are their chances?

Nike is literally giving their competition a RUN for their money with their new Vaporfly Next%. The shoes are allegedly so good that they’re being banned from certain competitions. 

Rick Pitino has finally reached a settlement with Adidas over the NCAA basketball scandal from a few years ago that got him fired from Louisville. 

And finally, in This Week In Stupid, one of the country’s most notorious gangsters from the 1920s and 30s is still committing crimes from the grave, attempting to steal a pair of shoes at knife-point. 

In this episode of TSB, Caesar, Guru, Geeno, Dunks, and Sarena are in-studio.

Caesar begins the show by addressing a recent IG post made by Matt Welty.

Should the brands get rid of men’s and women’s sizing and just go gender neutral in sizing?

Guru has more tall tales from his time at California Pizza Kitchen.

Dunks wants to help curate Nike’s next Black History Month Collection.

Has Paul George’s signature line gotten progressively worse?

We give our thoughts on Beyonce’s Ivy Park X Adidas collab so far.

We consider sponsoring Dunks into a fraternity at a HBCU.

Nike is telling their U.S. retail partners to NOT sell and ship product overseas. What’s the angle behind this decision by the Swoosh? And who does it ultimately benefit?

@Sk8thegr8 calls in to the show to discuss the era of NikeSB, he attempts to defend the Supreme X Nike AF1s, and to give his thoughts on other upcoming releases for this year.

In this throwback episode of TSB, Caesar, The Sneaker Girl, and JumpmanBostic take it back to the basement.

Kobe Bryant leapfrogs Michael Jordan on the NBA’s all time scoring list. This causes a debate as to whether a case could be made that Kobe was now better than MJ. Nike tried to commemorate the moment by releasing an exclusive NikeiD, but no one on the crew seemed too impressed.

Apparently The Sneaker Girl has nice hair.

Some idiot in Memphis tried to steal some limited edition Nike LeBron 12s using a trailer.

We remember the dysfunction that was the Melo X Air Jordan 1 release through Footaction.

JumpmanBostic STILL hates the “Bel-Air” Air Jordan 5.

We revisit the chaos that was the “Legend Blue” Air Jordan 11 release, including a would be thief that lost his life attempting to steal a pair.

Is it ok to have a plug as a sneakerhead or collector?

And finally, we list our top sneaker pick ups of 2014.

In this episode of TSB, Caesar, Guru, Geeno, Dunks, and Sarena are in-studio.

Would it be a show without Caesar venting about SOMETHING? Same could be said about Sarena shooting her shot.

Why didn’t people like the “Washed Denim” Air Jordan 6s?

This past Christmas season was a good time to have picked up some OG sneaker grails. While everyone was chasing the hype, there was a lot of deals to take advantage of.

At what point will people grow tried of retros and nostalgia?

We try saving Dunks from himself, talking him out of getting a particular tattoo on his ankle.

Dunks hates low top Jordans. Of course we don’t let him get away with it.

We breakdown the best cereal to eat by race. Spoiler alert, regular Cheerios are for white people. Apparently.

Nike is releasing a sneaker that will reduce, and cut down on, injuries for runners. So, what about the other athletes?

Speaking of leaving others out, Nike is being accused of forgetting who helped them get where they are. Mom and pop shops across the country are losing their contracts with the Swoosh as Nike shifts their business strategy away from them and more towards DTC and larger retailers who can move more product.

It’s 2019…..2020. Whatever. And people are still falling for Instagram sneaker scams where they send their money to shady resellers without seeing the actual product.

VANS donates over $1 million to charities and other organizations who’s focus is promoting creativity within the arts.

EBay is looking to regain their hold on the sneaker resell market by eliminating seller fees on sneakers listed for $100 or more.

And finally, we look forward to our favorite upcoming sneaker releases for the first quarter of 2020.

In this episode of TSB, Caesar, Geeno, Dunks, and Sarena are in-studio.

In our final show of 2019, we make our picks for our second annual Sneaker Royal Rumble.

Dunks triggers Caesar by bringing up what has to be the stupidest Air Jordan release ever. The “laceless” Air Jordan 5 “Fresh Prince”.

Reebok decided to end the year on a high note, releasing probably their best sneaker of the year, the “Heart Over Hype” Reebok Question. This leads to a discussion of which shoes we’re looking forward to getting before the new year.

Jordan Brand has a habit of letting everyone get gassed up expecting a certain shoe to retro, knowing full well that they have no intentions of re-releasing said shoe. People saw that there was a “Red/White-Black” Air Jordan 1 coming out in early 2020 and automatically assumed they were going to be the “Chicago” 1s. Never assume anything with Jordan Brand.

Following in the footsteps of GOAT, StockX has partnered up with the Cleveland Cavaliers to create a unique experience for both NBA players and fans. And by “unique” we mean gratuitous logo placements throughout the arena and the visiting team’s locker room, and using the StockX app on what amounts to a standard size TV instead of the convenience of one’s cell phone.

Middle aged white people everywhere are PISSED about the upcoming jersey changes in the 2020 MLB season. They’re concerned that the Nike Swoosh, which will now be adorned on the front of every team’s jersey, will somehow ruin the sanctity of the game. While the league is aware of those concerns, they have over a billion reasons to not give a sh*t.

In what has to be one of the dumbest sneakers ever produced, PUMA has created a shoe specifically for video gamers. Puma says that their “active gaming footwear” offers support and grip to help overcome the many challenges that come with sitting down and playing video games, while also acknowledging that the shoes will probably offer nothing towards the improvement of performance of the video gamers who would wear them.

And finally, Caesar ends the show giving his two cents on the Nick Cannon X Eminem beef. We think we can all agree that we hope that it doesn’t extend into the new year.

In this episode of TSB, Caesar, Geeno, Dunks, and Sarena are in-studio.

What’s the point of doing a Fab 5 this week when all anyone talked about was the “Playoff”–or “Bred”–Air Jordan 11s?

Ray Polanco Jr. is being accused of allegedly abusing and exploiting his ex-girlfriend. While it seems that most people are waiting to see the story develop as the facts come out, there is a contingent of people who have made their minds up and have taken to social media to let their thoughts be known. Caesar makes the point that you should keep it to yourself if you can’t @ that person.

Dunks tries his hardest to get the record for the most bell rings. We might have to install a penalty box in the studio.

Geeno might be the most selfish co-host in the history of the show. Shout out to Taco Bell.

Dunks allegedly has a hidden culinary talent. But if his taste pallette is anything like his taste in sneakers, we’re not too optimistic.

Caesar rants on hypebeasts. Again.

Has Virgil Abloh officially phoned it in? Have you seen the Off-White X Air Jordan 5?!

Caesar looks forward to next year’s Sneaker Royal Rumble. Everyone on the show has to pick their top 5 shoes of the year. BUT, each shoe has to come from different brands.

Is StockX still being hacked?

Caesar rants on the lack of actual news coming from sneaker websites and news sites. It’s just release dates and celebrity sightings.

There’s fallout at Nike HQ following the aftermath of Alberto Salazar and the Nike Oregon Project controversy. A mini protest was held on campus by 400 employees. Somehow, out of all the things to be bothered by in this story, Caesar finds the tritest thing to take issue with. In addition to being tone deaf, Nike found a way to co-opt the protest. Oh, and there was a woman with a camoflouge beanie.

Under Armour is as bad at committing crimes as they are at selling sneakers.

Is anyone still excited about the upcoming Beyonce X Adidas collaboration?

And finally, in This Week In Stupid, a Nike Factory Store in California can’t go a day without getting robbed. In fact, there’s video of one of those robberies taking place, with a group of teens running out with arm loads of product. The kicker? That was the second robbery that day.

In this episode of TSB, Caesar, Geeno, and Dunks are in-studio.

We’ve seen some ugly shoes in our day, but this shoe by Nike might just be one of the ugliest in our show’s history.

Caesar tells the story of how he might have been responsible for Dick’s Sporting Goods changing the name of their sneaker category from “The Score” to “The Win”.

Stadium Goods create a list of the most iconic sneakers of the last decade. And to be honest, we don’t disagree with their list all that much.

In another move that showcases their uncanny ability to always be original, Complex is looking to create their own sneaker marketplace. They’re currently in talks with other established, resell platforms and are looking to place this “new”, and “original”, idea of a sneaker marketplace underneath the Sole Collector brand.

The Brooklyn Nets have teamed up with the GOAT app to licence their players entrance into their arena. They’ll obviously find some way to create sneaker centered content out of this move. Trivial? Sure. But it’s a move nonetheless.

There’s a sneaker app called Poizon that, already in its first year, is generating 3 times the revenue that StockX brings in annually. $2.1 billion to be exact.

And finally, Caesar goes over a controversy brewing at Nike that might explain why Mark Parker stepped down as CEO. Women who were involved in Nike’s Oregon Project are said to have been subjected to mental and physical abuse while participating in the program. Coaches were obsessed with their body and weight, more specifically, their asses. No one seemed to be licensed to do the jobs they were given. One athlete considered suicide. While Nike’s response to all of this so far seems to be “how were WE supposed to know what was happening in OUR program that WE were funding”, the USADA is taking a look at the former head coach, while there are calls for an independent investigation into the now defunct program.

In this episode of TSB, Caesar, Geeno, Dunks, and Sarena are in-studio.

We call JumpmanBostic, in what pretty much turns into a interview of sorts, to get his opinion on the Off-White X Air Jordan 5, Dunks wearing his “Playoff” 11s as snow boots, and BoostmanBostic’s opinion on the new Yeezys.

Social media came in handy for once. We give our collective thoughts on the revised trailer for the upcoming “Sonic the Hedgehog” movie. Now if only we could take that same premise

Caesar states his beef with people who decided to pass on the recent “What The” Air Jordan 4 release.

We talk about what shoes were looking forward to that are releasing this holiday season.

And finally, in a new segment called “Bot Topic”, we interview “Sean”, owner of “Loop Stars” and PR guy for “Project Destroyer”, to talk more in-depth about bots and how they operate within the world of buying and reselling sneakers. This leads to a healthy debate between the crew and their guest as to benefits, and unintended side effects, it has had on the sneaker community.

In this episode of TSB, Francis, Geeno, Guru, Sarena, Dunks, and eventually, Caesar are in-studio.

We briefly touch on how Ronnie Fieg got started.

We read some of our negative reviews on iTunes and “happily” accept the constructive feedback.

We look back on our show’s history, from road trips to opportunities to work with brands. It’s been a hell of a run.

In honor of the “Red Carpet” LeBron 17, we try to come up with a list of some of the best all red sneakers of all time.

The Pensole Academy has partnered up with Champs Sports to create a pipeline to a career in sneaker design for high school students.

People are to paying $400+ to pre-order the upcoming “Playoff” Air Jordan 11s. With 2.9 million pairs produced, why are people so willing to throw away their money?

Dunks wants more time on the show dedicated strictly to Yeezy talk. Nope.

Adidas is closing their factories in the U.S. and Germany. This comes after they claimed they were going to make more product in the U.S. a few years ago. The closures seem to be only impacting their Speedfactory facilities. That’s another Kanye promise he’s failed to deliver on.

And finally, Nike calls it quits with Amazon. The only reason the Swoosh partnered up with Jeff Bezos’ empire was because they thought they could control fakes, and third party resellers, on their platform. Now that they realize they can’t, Nike is leaving Amazon to focus more on selling DTC.

In this episode of TSB, Caesar, Geeno, Dunks, and Serena are in-studio with Caesar’s cousin Chene sitting in as a special guest.

Let it be known that Geeno is habitually out of pocket. That’s it. There’s nothing else to add to that.

We try to cop the new Nike Kyrie 6 that shock dropped on the SNKRS app during the show. Geeno is able to score a pair, but accidentally chooses the wrong size.

Dunks doesn’t agree with this week’s Fab 5 Sneaker Releases from the Previous Week.

Chene tells a few embarrassing stories about Caesar.

We give our thoughts on this year’s Nike X Doernbecher Collection.

One of our listeners calls in via our voice mail to ask which Air Jordan 11 do we think will release during 2020’s holiday season.

Adidas is leaving earth. Apparently there are hypebeast in space. At at the International Space Station. The 3 Stripes will be doing some R & D, with their Boost tech in particular, making them the first footwear brand to product test off of the planet.

Nike creates a sneaker exclusively for nurses, doctors, and other medical workers. We wonder when resellers will catch wind of it, and how much they’ll try to flip them for?

Nike is catching heat for making their products too good. You heard that right. The IAAF specifically has a problem with Nike’s ZoomX Vaporfly NEXT, feeling as if it gives athletes too much of a competitive advantage against their predecessors and their records.

Reebok finally gets rid of their Delta logo. While the logo will still appear on their CrossFit and UFC products, the fact that undoing a bad decision is considered newsworthy for Reebok tells you all you need to know about the current state of the brand.

And finally, some guy allegedly had $30k worth of sneakers and apparel stolen from his car at a Sneaker Con event. A bit of advice, if you’re going to try to hide something valuable in the back seat of your car, without peaking people’s interest, do more than just cover said valuables with a sheet.

In this episode of TSB, Caesar, Geeno, Francis 313, and Sarena are in-studio.

Caesar gets a pair of the “HoF” Air Jordan 2009 for a steal and looks to New White Ranger for validation. He doesn’t get it.

The crew notices that Dunks and Francis have never been seen in the same room at the same time. Coincidence?

Ro Spit, owner of Burn Rubber, addresses the controversy over their “Fearless” Air Jordan 1 release, where they allowed their customers to compete in “Fear Factor” inspired challenges to reserve their pairs.

Sarena shoots her shot. Any lucky gentleman looking to gain her favor, all it will take is a pair of Champion sneakers. Women’s size 9.

Big Baller Brand is now the Baller Financial Network, courtesy of former co-owner, and alleged embezzler, Alan Foster. This is the best reality show in sneakers right now.

The Flyease Air Jordan 1 was made for the handicapped and impaired, and apparently, resellers didn’t get the memo. Just when you thought you couldn’t hate them anymore they you do, they’re flipping shoes–some for as much as $10k–made specifically for people with disabilities. Stay classy.

Adidas is looking to dump John Wall and his contract. After aggressively pursuing him a few years ago, the 3 Stripes is now aggressively trying to divorce him. Should’ve had a pre-nup.

Skechers wins a battle, but will they win the war? The courts sided with Skechers, saying that they didn’t steal the midsole patent of the Converse Chuck Taylor. But Nike isn’t one to take a loss. Not only are they appealing that decision, they’re also refining their other lawsuit against Skechers involving their Vapormax and Air Max 270 technology. At this point, their lawyers must have a residency at their local courthouse.

Somehow, as we muddle through the particulars of Skechers v. Nike, we come across a guy who holds the record for lawsuits. He’s literally sued everyone and everything. Maybe we should lawyer up.

And finally, after recently removing Kevin Plank as their CEO, Under Armour is now under a federal investigation coming from both the Justice Department and the Securities and Exchange Commission over their revenue books from the last few years. If there was ever a time to attend an Under Armour party it would be now.

In Episode 237 of TSB, Caesar, Guru, Dunks, and Geeno are in-studio.

The “SBB 3.0” Air Jordan 1 finally dropped. Was the release what you expected?

Speaking of Jordan 1s, the WMNS “Fearless” Air Jordan 1 released. Does it seem that Jordan Brand half asses their women’s releases?

It’s a sneaker fire sale. Feels like damn near every brand is getting rid of their CEOs, or someone equally important. Mark Parker of Nike, Kevin Plank of Under Armour, and Eric Liedtke of Adidas. But while most of them are no longer holding the title of CEO, they’re still with their prospective brands, holding a different–more powerful–position within the company.

Guru unveils what could be the most ugliest sneaker we’ve ever seen in our show’s history.

Dunks is literally training for Complex Con: Long Beach. He wants to make sure he can outpace the other resellers who will descend upon the event.

Is it hard to market a football players sneaker? Will there be another Mike Vick?

Geeno loses a debate to Dunks. Geeno actually said that Victor Cruz’s Nike Trainers looked just like Kanye’s Nike Yeezys.

Can Under Armour ever compete with the likes of Adidas and Nike?

One day we’ll read one of the worse marketing rundowns sent to us in the past by Dick’s Sporting Goods. It was SO bad that we refused to read it at the time.

Dunks almost successfully turned Guru into a hypebeast live on the show.

And finally, each member of the crew tries to pick their top 5 sneaker silhouettes of all time, but they all find it difficult to narrow down. So they agreed to come back next episode with their top 15.

In this episode of TSB, Caesar, Guru, Dunks, Geeno, and Sarena are in-studio.

The crew gets some unexpected gifts from MNML.LA, Foot Locker, and Reebok.

The crew dissect the upcoming Jordan Brand “Fearless” Pack.

The third installment in any franchise always disappoints. While we were all hoping for “John Wick 3” execution with the upcoming “SBB 3.0” Air Jordan 1, it seems that Jordan Brand has given us something more in line with “The Godfather III”.

The crew finds newfound hope in the sneaker community when Dunks informs them that resellers are staying away from Fkyease sneakers made for people with disabilities. Or maybe the bar is so low that this seems honorable for them.

Guru, Geeno, and Caesar get into a heated debate about LeBron’s comments on Rockets GM Darryl Morey tweet supporting protesters in China.

And finally, the crew makes the case that O.J. Simpson on Twitter might be the highlight of 2019.

In this episode of TSB, Caesar, Guru, Geeno, Dunks, and Sarena are in studio.

Dunks gets a new nickname.

They debate why hypebeasts seem to get offended whenever we call them out for being hypebeast.

Someone calls in on the new voicemail hotline to ask about the upcoming “Playoff” Air Jordan 11 Retro.

Doesn’t the “YouTube” Nike KD 12 look like it’s own fake?

Caesar strikes out on the “Chicago” Air Jordan XXX4 and he’s not happy about it. Especially when you hear the reason why.

Nike needs to expand their NikeiD options, from colorways to sneaker models. Imagine if they put Jordans on NikeiD. They’d be printing their own money.

Is Kanye’s Sunday Service genuinely inspired by gospel music or is he disingenuously capitalizing on it to regain favor in the black community and make money?

Travis Scott responds to the backlash over his recent Air Jordan 6 release. His statement gives the impression that he’s going to do something about the reseller problem that surrounds most hyped releases, but will he? And even if he wanted to, can he really do anything that’ll make a difference?

Why is Brad Hall still a thing?

Someone made a custom sneaker with holy water injected into the air bag of a Nice Air Max 98 and sold it for $1,400 each. A sucker is born everyday.

Is there any way Nike can revive the Air Force-1 line?

And finally, who’s the worse movie love interest? Rose from “Titanic” or Jenny from “Forrest Gump”? If you think about it, the decision is a lot harder than you’d assume.

In this episode of TSB, Caesar, Guru, JumpmanBostic, and Dunks are in studio.

Once again Geeno has to restart “the streak”.

Caesar and Dunks give their non-spoiler review of “Joker”.

Is it too early to determine which teams will make the NBA playoffs, after only one preseason game? If so, someone tell Guru.

Nike has exceeded Wall Street analyst’s expectations for last quarter, making over $200 million more than expected. This leads to a healthy debate between Caesar and Guru about Nike’s push to sell more direct-to-consumer.

Dunks brings in his latest Nike “By You”. Caesar thinks they’re dope, but JumpmanBostic doesn’t believe him.

Fans on social media made fun of LeBron James’ unboxing video of his “Future Air” LeBron 17s. Guess who rushes to his defense?

Speaking of Guru, don’t EVER take a bag, or a package, from him without thoroughly checking it first. Trust us on this.

It’s not even Christmas and Foot Locker is already in the giving spirit. They recently invested $3 million into the NTWRK platform. This move will allow them to sell more of the more covered releases, AND gives them access to celebrities in which to market their products through.

Once again, Skechers stands accused of ripping off another brand’s designs. Once again, it’s Nike. And once again, Skechers finds itself on the defensive end of a lawsuit. The best part about this story is the fact that the Skechers CEO actually created a Skechers infused verb to describe their attempts to rip off other brand’s and their designs.

And finally, Alan Foster, former inmate and co-founder of Big Baller Brand, isn’t going to lay down and die quietly. He’s countersuing Lonzo and Lavar Ball, and alleges that Lavar, not him, was the one who embezzled millions of dollars away from the company. Not only that, Alan accuses Lavar of exploiting his sons for fame. Since neither person has any credibility, this ought to be one hell of a public court battle.

In this episode of TSB, Caesar, Geeno, and Dunks are in studio.

None of these topics have anything to do with sneakers, BUT: Charles Bronson was the Liam Neeson of the 1980s. The jury got the O.J. verdict right. And Michael Jackson is 100% innocent. @ us.

Imagine living everyday with the knowledge that you missed out on $8 billion. That’s the tragic story, and reality, of Spencer Haywood and his deal with Nike.

Are Air Jordan IIs underrated?

PUMA has joined in the Global Fashion Pact to advocate greener manufacturing process to produce sneakers and apparel.

Things we thought we’d never say. Nike and Crocs have joined together, along with many other shoe brands, to demand that Trump backs off of his tariff war with China.

Nike wins 2019 Design Company of the Year.

And finally, in This Week In Stupid, in one story, the reward for a sneaker thief is worth way more than the sneakers he stole. And two different men, at two different times, were assaulted over the same shoe, resulting with one of the victims being ‘Rick James’, bitched slapped during the assault.

In this episode of TSB, it’s a full house. Well, kind of. Geeno, Dunks, Guru, JumpmanBostic, and Caesar are in studio.

The show jumps off with a reseller who calls in to incriminate himself. Lol. Let’s hope his employer doesn’t listen to this episode.

JumpmanBostic REALLY “loves” Supreme. Almost as much as he “loves” Yeezys.

Adidas is looking to pay influencers to hauk their product through their Creators Club. They incentive you by either paying you 6%, or, by giving it to charity. We’re going to go out on a limb and… Nevermind.

PUMA says it’s not trying to compete with Nike or Adidas, they’re just trying to stay in their lane and push out good product. Understandable. But their rationale and reasoning leaves one to wonder if they actually know what Nike and Adidas do.

Nike finally loses at something. Kind of. They rank 8th place on the list of the healthiest companies in the world. We guess going vegan paid off after all for the Swoosh.

Lavar Ball is being, well, Lavar Ball. But has he finally crossed the line? Are people finally tired of his act? And is Big Baller Brand worth the trouble to rebuild?

And finally, In This Week In Stupid, if you’re going to be the victim of a crime, don’t contribute to it by being equally stupid. This is a story so dumb that you almost feel bad for the criminals.

In this episode of TSB, Caesar, MJ, and Dunks are in-studio.

This week was just a hodgepodge of current topics. We also introduce our newest sponsor, streetwear and clothing brand MNML LA.

Reebok has its moments. But they’re far and in between. You’d think in this era of retro-everything they’d thrive, similar to FILA and K-Swiss. God we hope Shaq buys them away from Adidas.

Caesar goes over his weekend at Sneaker Con D.C.

Caesar and Dunks debate over the usage of bots within the sneaker community. Are they a necessary evil? Or are they just evil? Either way, it’s definitely a sign of the times we live in.

And, this has nothing to do with anything, but has Austin Powers aged well? Had it held up over the test of time or was it just good for its day?

In this episode of TSB, Caesar, Guru, Geeno, and Dunks are in studio.

Jordan Brand trolled everyone by allowing us to believe that the black, red, and white Air Jordan 1 releasing on Black Friday was another “Banned” retro. It’s not. Not only that, but it just seems that Jordan Brand is struggling creatively lately. They’re either force feeding stories and themes behind certain releases, or they’re rehashing the same old colorways over, and over, and over again.

Yeezys. It’s really doesn’t matter what in the box anymore. As long as it says “YEEZY” on the front of it, people will buy it.

StockX has a class action lawsuit on their hands, spearheaded by a kid in Kansas.

Nike wins “Retailer of the Year”, which shouldn’t be too surprising considering how much they’re focusing on the direct-to-consumer side of things. But if we had to make up our own category, Under Armour would definitely win “Party Planner of the Year”.

Olympic gold medalist, and world champion, Allyson Felix threw up the double deuce to the Swoosh and signed with the Gap’s newest upstart brand “Athleta”. Maybe if she was a flag, some of the other Nike athletes would’ve given her cause more support and attention.

And finally, Steve Madden is apparently still a thing in 2019, acquiring our show’s first sponsor, Greats Brand. We guess it’s not the weirdest acquisition story in the world. Just Google “Habro” and “Death Row Records”.

In this episode of TSB, Caesar, Geeno, Guru, MJ, and newcomer, Dunks, are in-studio.

Of course the show begins with the controversy surrounding the release of the WOMEN’S “Black Toe” Satin Air Jordan 1. The controversy being that a bunch of disgruntled, small-footed men couldn’t get their hands on a women’s shoe.

The crew begs the question, “Who else is tired of Air Jordan 1s?” And, “What are some of the more underrated brands and sneakers?”

Nike hopes to gain lifelong customers by getting them while they’re young. The Swoosh created the “Adventure Club” to help remove some of the burden parents have in purchasing shoes for their kids. Seems like Nike is forgetting the main ingredient that produces such brand loyalty. Nostalgia.

Under Armour just can’t get right. You can tell that they want to, but they just can’t figure out a way to make a product that appeals to the masses. While their products may underwhelm, it’s been said that they can throw a bomb ass company party.

Pyer Moss designer and founder, Kerby Jean-Raymond, has been named as the artistic director of a new division at Reebok called “Reebok Studios”. All things considered, seems like it would be like getting hired as a VJ at MTV.

And finally, in his continued effort to show the world that he’s one of America’s biggest regrets, Donald Trump’s tariff war with China is going to start hitting your pockets sooner than you think. Like “next month” soon. Hope everyone enjoys paying resell prices at retail.

In this episode of TSB, Caesar, Guru, and Geeno are in studio.

This episode is a hodgepodge of topics, including: who really won the beef between Nas and Jay-Z? How differently would the beef between 2Pac and Biggie gone had Biggie actually responded directly? Was the original version of the Power Rangers the best version? Important questions that are all related somehow.

The crew eventually get back to sneakers. Far-fetch is going for broke by betting on Off-White, along with a stable of other brands. Far-fetch, despite their shareholders misgivings, has bought the New Guards Group, which owns brands like Off-White and Heron Preston, for a little over half a-billi. Far-fetch needs a win, so we’ll see how this plays out.

Nike acquires A.I. platform “Celect” to help them forecast customers buying habits. They could’ve just bought a trench coat and binoculars like a normal stalker.

Adidas shares dropped like temperatures in December. Well, only 3%. BUT STILL, noticeable enough for it to be a news story. The 3 Stripes mostly blames the set back squarely on the shoulders of their supply chain. Demand can be a good problem to have. But how, after 5+ years of increased demand for your product, can you still not properly anticipate it enough to meet it in a serviceable way? How Sway?

And finally, Caesar does another segment of Shoe Check where he calls resell shops across the country looking for the StockX X Reebok Shaq Attaq “Hack Attaq”.

In this episode of TSB, it’s just Caesar and Geeno in-studio.

Cait, the sound engineer, is named the new White Ranger, proving to little girls everywhere that they too can dream big of one day contributing inappropriate banter on a semi-successful podcast.

Of course we had to touch on StockX debacle from this past weekend. StockX stands accused of deceiving their customers by attempting to cover up, and lie about, a hack that attacked their system in May.

Colin Kaepernick and Nike are nominated for an Emmy for their “Dream Big” ad that ran last year. Can’t wait for the inevitable “boycotting things we don’t do anyway” by the segment of Kap haters out there when the awards show airs next month.

Jordan Crawford claims that Nike still owes him $500 for dunking on LeBron James back in 2009. Cash, check, or Nike+ store credit, he wants his bread. This story ultimately leads into a conspiracy about Nike’s attempt to conceal, and confiscate, any evidence of any alleged dunk on Mr. James. Either way, we don’t know if it’s cheap, petty, or both on Nike’s part.

Adidas reiterates their plans to go completely green in 2024 by only using recycled plastics to make their products. Included in this is the use of “virgin” polyesters, not to be confused with “fast” polyesters, which is apparently a much “looser” material to work with.

And finally, to end the show on a positive note–we’re looking at you StockX–a woman in Arkansas buys up the entire inventory of shoes at a local Payless to give away to children in need.

In this episode of TSB, Caesar, Guru, and Geeno are in-studio.

Off the bat Caesar catches slack for rocking a Roc-A-Wear polo.

Do people count the Tinker 3s as part of the Air Jordan signature line, or moreso as another Jordan Brand hybrid, such as the 6 Rings?

The crew looks back on the good ol’ days of buying sneakers, wishing they could go back and snatch up the first versions of retros that ended up on sales racks back in 1994.

Continuing their trip down memory lane, the crew somehow segues to movies. Beginning with classics such as Scarface, Casino, and Goodfellas, they work their way to their Black counterparts such as Hoodlum, American Gangsta, and Harlem Nights.

The crew then moves on to trading high school stories on how they used to torture their teachers.

Realizing that they’re a sneaker podcast, the crew centers their conversation back to footwear. Zion Williamson shocks everyone by signing with Jordan Brand. Will he be able to establish himself as a brand while playing in Jordan’s shadow? Even better question, will Jordan Brand actually make a decent shoe for someone other than MJ?

Sotheby’s sold a rare pair of 1972 Nike Moon Shoes for a record breaking $437,500. The winner of that auction must’ve had money burning in his pocket, because he spent another $800k on buying up the remaining 99 sneakers in the auction. The real winner in this? Shoezeum.

Shaq is teaming up with Skechers to make affordable basketball sneakers for kids. If you’re Reebok right now you have to take a long, deep look into that mirror and reflect on where your life went wrong.

The GOAT app has gone international, finally arriving in China. Now we can finally weed out all of those fake Qiaodan sneakers that are floating around out there.

Adidas, sounding like a husband who’s wife has had enough, vows that they can, and will, change. Baby. They know that they’ve said all of this before, but dammit baby, this time they mean it.

In This Week In Stupid, people continue to arrange sneaker deals through OfferUp, and almost always they continue to get robbed. This news leads to another one of Guru’s famous Red Lobster stories. This one involves a gun fight and a guy hiding in the freezer. In another work related story, Guru’s manager goes to the bathroom to have sex leaving him to man the drive-thru by himself.

And finally, Caesar reads some more Yelp 1 Star Sneaker Store Reviews. This time we search the city of Washington D.C. for bad reviews, landing on complaints posted against sneaker boutiques like UBIQ, Major, and Commonwealth.

In this episode of TSB, Caesar, JumpmanBostic, Guru, and Geeno are in-studio.

Kick It Wit DD calls in to vent about the upcoming Nike Kyrie 5 “Sponge Bob” Pack. Apparently someone at Nike thought that shoes themed after a cartoon should come exclusively in men’s sizes. She also describes the scene at last week’s Arizona X Adidas Originals pop-up in New York where they were selling the collection for 99¢ per shoe.

Connor TV also calls in to give his impression of this year’s Complex Con, which was held in Chicago for the first time. Later in the conversation, he and JumpmanBostic debate over who has the better Yeezy collection.

They say splitting up is the easiest part of a divorce, it’s the custody battle that turns it ugly. That seems to also stand true in the case of Kawhi Leonard v. Nike. The Swoosh filed a countersuit against Kawhi, basically calling his sketch trash (if you’ve seen the picture, it kinda is though). What might be Kawhi’s undoing is a 2014 interview with Nice Kicks.

In This Week In Stupid, seems like the ladies can steal and get robbed just like the men. Two women in Australia rob a store by stuffing sneakers in their purses. The crazy part of that story? After being confronted by an employee, one of the women fled the store only to come back and rob it again. In another story two women were robbed, leaving one of them shot in the stomach. The irony of it all was that they specifically chose the location to meet up because it was located right across the street from a police station.

And finally, we deep dive in the culinary differences between the races. It’s literally black and white, night and day. In the course of our conversation we stumble across a hidden profession of Geeno’s. j

In this episode of TSB, it’s the skeleton crew, with Caesar, Geeno, and special guest Sarena in studio.

Francis somehow becomes a guest on his own show, calling us live from London on a top secret mission. Francis, who’s Puerto Rican, has somehow convinced everyone in the UK that’s he’s French.

A lot of people took issue with Jordan Brand’s use of the “Space Jam” theme on the 11 Low IE. Aesthetics aside, is that enough reason to not buy the shoe?

Sotheby’s is getting into the sneaker market, partnering with Stadium Goods to auction off 100 of the “rarest” sneakers available today. But there’s “rare” and then there’s “Sotheby’s rare”, and we’re not sure some of the shoes warrant the latter. Especially for some of the prices they’re hoping they sell for. But with all of these outside entities wanting in on sneakers now that they see the financial value, does that further bastardize the culture as we know it?

It might be a little early in the year, but LeBron was in the Christmas spirit, gifting his No. 23 to new teammate Anthony Davis. That is, until Nike–playing the role of the Grinch–nixed that act of goodwill citing 10 million reasons why. This is a perfect example of why you should just buy people gift cards instead of actual gifts.

After kicking up all that dust last week concerning Nike’s cancelation of the ‘Betsy Ross’ Air Max 1, Arizona Governor Doug Ducey “Michael Jackson moonwalked” his words back, doing a complete about face on the issue and welcoming Nike to the state. He literally went from “Bad” to “I Want You Back” in a span of 6 days. It’s not that the decision he ultimately came to was the wrong one, it’s just the hypocrisy and moral ambiguity he displayed to reach the decision.

And finally, in this week’s top story, Adidas continues to show how obtuse they are when it comes to their minority employees. One would think that after the l negative PR they’ve received this year that they would take a good hard look at themselves as a brand to see what they’re doing wrong. Not Adidas. Not only are they NOT taking an introspective look at their Portland HQ, but they’re congratulating themselves on a job well done this week by hosting a celebration at Adidas Village.

This is the sneaker equivalent of George Bush’s infamous “Mission Accomplished” celebration on the aircraft carrier. Many other minorities, including Asians and LGBTQ employees, added their own personal stories to the ones we’ve heard to shine more light on the issues that plague Adidas Village. It’s gotten so bad that not only are minority employees planning to boycott Adidas’ celebration, but some have even reached out to outside counsel for legal help. Maybe Adidas should change their moniker from “the brand with 3 Stripes” to “the brand with 3 Strikes”.