The Complex Sneakers Podcast

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The Complex Sneakers Podcast episodes

February 11, 2022 The Best And Worst Designer Sneakers
The Complex Sneakers Podcast is co-hosted by Joe La Puma, Brendan Dunne, and Matt Welty. This week the three guys discuss the best and worst moments over the history of high-fashion sneakers. From the Gucci Tennis 84 to the Prada Americas Cup to the Dior x Air Jordan 1 and Louis Vuitton x Nike Air Force 1s. And everything in between. The guys also talk about Mache's first New Balance collaboration and whether or not it's OK to eat six-day-old pizza.

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1 hr 12 min
February 04, 2022 Shawn "Pecas" Costner Tells Kanye West, Chris Paul, & Fat Joe Sneaker Stories
The Complex Sneakers Podcast is co-hosted by Joe La Puma, Brendan Dunne, and Matt Welty. This week they are joined by Shawn "Pecas" Costner, a music industry veteran who now works with Dwyane Wade at his agency, CAA AMP. Pecas traces his history in sneakers, reliving the time Kanye West gave him an early pair of Nike Air Yeezy 2s, a sneaker tradeoff he had to make to get a DJ to play the right music, and spilling wine on Fat Joe's $600,000 couch. Also, the co-hosts talk about their time in the snow over the weekend and Welty tackles his superintendent duties.

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1 hr 14 min
January 28, 2022 Sneaker Room’s Suraj Reveals What It’s Like to Work With Kyrie Irving
The Complex Sneakers Podcast is co-hosted by Joe La Puma, Brendan Dunne, and Matt Welty. This week, they welcome Suraj Kaufman, owner and founder of Sneaker Room, a Jersey-based store known partly for its charity releases with Nike. Kaufman talks about going from being a reseller to getting on Nike's radar and partnering up with signature athletes like Victor Cruz and Kyrie Irving. Also, he discusses his role in the infamous Fat Joe fake sneaker saga surrounding the "Entourage" Air Force 1 and how he responds to resellers these days. At the top, the co-hosts react to the Louis Vuitton x Nike Air Force 1s and Kanye West saying he wanted to meet with Michael Jordan.
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1 hr 18 min
January 21, 2022 The Biggest Sneaker Releases of 2022
The Complex Sneakers Podcast is co-hosted by Joe La Puma, Brendan Dunne, and Matt Welty. This week, the three return from the holiday hiatus to take a look forward at the sneakers releasing in 2022. The co-hosts break down the most anticipated sneakers in the year ahead, touching on big releases like Drake's first Nike collaboration, the "Fire Red" Air Jordan 3, and more. Also, an admission on the omission of the Louis Vuitton x Nike Air Force 1 and a discussion on just how hard that sneaker will be to get. Elsewhere in the episode they discuss Finish Line's Nike collab series, Joe's history in the Air Max 97, and gambling.
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1 hr 10 min
January 14, 2022 REPLAY: Sonny Vaccaro Talks Signing Michael Jordan to Nike and Kobe Bryant to Adidas
The Complex Sneakers Podcast is co-hosted by Joe La Puma, Brendan Dunne and Matt Welty. This week the guys host Sonny Vaccaro, one of the most influential sneaker marketing executives of all time. He single handedly changed the way sneaker deals were ideated, created, and executed. Sonny Vaccaro was responsible for some of the most impactful deals of all time such as Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant. The guys get into how he got his start, his relationship with some of the big brands now, and his thoughts on the sports documentary series, The Last Dance.
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1 hr 34 min
January 07, 2022 REPLAY: Marcus Jordan Tells Michael Jordan Sneaker Stories
The Complex Sneakers Podcast is co-hosted by Joe La Puma, Brendan Dunne and Matt Welty. This week they're joined by Marcus Jordan, Michael Jordan's youngest son, and sneaker retailer. They talk best moments of The Last Dance, memories of growing up in the Jordan household and, of course, lots of sneaker stories.
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55 min
December 17, 2021 What Were the Best Sneakers of 2021?
The Complex Sneakers Podcast is co-hosted by Joe La Puma, Brendan Dunne, and Matt Welty. This week, the trio is guestless as they discuss the best sneakers of 2021. In this last episode of the year, the co-hosts explain the rationale behind Complex's choices for the top-ten sneakers of the year and run through the whole list. They also add in a few of their personal favorites that deviate from the list. At the top of the show, Joe and Brendan recall their recent trips and Welty gives a brief update on superintendent duties.
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1 hr 8 min
December 10, 2021 Victor Cruz Unveils His New Signature Shoe
The Complex Sneakers Podcast is co-hosted by Joe La Puma, Brendan Dunne, and Matt Welty. Their guest this week is Super Bowl champion and one-time Nike signature athlete Victor Cruz, who talks about his new sneaker project with Pierre Hardy. Cruz also discusses getting his own Roc-a-Fella chain, buying fake sneakers in high school, and meeting Virgil Abloh for the first time. And, he puts a public service announcement out there about his Comme des Garcons x Nike Air Foamposite Ones that went missing. Perhaps most importantly, Joe revisits his rollerblading past once more at the top of the episode.
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1 hr 11 min
December 03, 2021 Trinidad James Breaks Down Designing His Own Sneaker
The Complex Sneakers Podcast is co-hosted by Joe La Puma, Brendan Dunne, and Matt Welty. In this episode, they are joined by Trinidad James, a member of the Complex family and Full Size Run co-host. Trinidad talks about his Hommewrk brand and landmark first sneaker collaboration with Saucony, explaining exactly how the shoes happened and reliving the moment he sold out of them at ComplexCon. Also, the co-hosts discuss Joe's squandered rollerblading career and reflect on the impact Virgil Abloh had in sneakers.
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1 hr 5 min
November 26, 2021 Gentry Humphrey Shares Untold Stories About Michael Jordan, Jordan Brand, and Nike
The Complex Sneakers Podcast is co-hosted by Joe La Puma, Brendan Dunne, and Matt Welty. In this special bonus episode, which was filmed live in front of a studio audience at ComplexCon earlier this month, they are joined by Gentry Humphrey, the legendary Nike and Jordan Brand exec who retired from his role as VP of Jordan footwear in September. Humphrey reflects on his long career, from the first Air Jordan retros to creating a Nike signature shoe for Allen Iverson to battling trolls on NikeTalk with the help of Oprah. He also reveals some Michael Jordan gems from his time working with the GOAT. Also, the three co-hosts share their most exciting moments and meals from ComplexCon.
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1 hr 17 min

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On The Complex Sneakers Podcast. Joe La Puma, Matt Welty, and Upscale Vandal discuss the most important sneaker news and topics every week, and give their expert opinions that can only be…