The Complex Sneakers Podcast

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The Complex Sneakers Podcast episodes

March 26, 2021 Paul Mittleman on Making Sneaker History With Stussy, Adidas, and Converse
The Complex Sneakers Podcast is co-hosted by Joe La Puma, Brendan Dunne and Matt Welty. This week the guys speak to Paul Mittleman to discuss his work and mark at brands like Stussy, Adidas and Converse. Paul discusses what it was like being the Creative Director of Stussy at their early stages as well as what it was like working with Pharrell Williams, Kanye West, Nigo and Tyler The Creator.
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1 hr 13 min
March 19, 2021 Jerry Lorenzo and Jason Mayden on Building the Future of Adidas
The Complex Sneakers Podcast is co-hosted by Joe La Puma, Brendan Dunne and Matt Welty. This week the guys speak to Jason Mayden and Jerry Lorenzo on what their future at Adidas will look like. The guys discuss how their partnership came to be, the importance of not trying to be in competition with Nike, and the impact they believe they will be able to bring to Adidas. Jerry Lorenzo also shares the story behind his 3 stripe tattoo as well as the conversations he's had with Kanye leading up to and after the deal was signed with Adidas.
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1 hr 14 min
March 12, 2021 How Dave Ortiz Cooked Up the Classic Nike Air Max 90 “Bacon”
The Complex Sneakers Podcast is co-hosted by Joe La Puma, Brendan Dunne and Matt Welty. This week the guys speak to Dave Ortiz, a true New York legend and co-founder of the sneaker boutique, Dave's Quality Meats. Dave deep dives into his process as an artist and the many collabs he has been apart of over the years. He tells the story of how he came up with one sneaker in particular the Nike Air Max 90 "Bacon." Dave also talks about what lead him to move away from sneakers and what he hopes comes from the rerelease of the Nike Air Max 90 "Bacon."
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1 hr 13 min
March 05, 2021 Nike's Scandal and the World of Sneaker Reselling
The Complex Sneakers Podcast is co-hosted by Joe La Puma, Brendan Dunne and Matt Welty. This week the guys discuss the sneaker reselling business and its recent crossover moment with the resignation of Nike VP Ann Hebert after news broke about her son's reselling business. The guys deep dive into their own personal stories with reselling and when they first saw the beginning stages of what now has become its own industry.

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Nike VP Resigns After Family Tie to Sneaker Reseller Uncovered
https://www.complex.com/sneakers/nike-vp-ann-hebert-resigns-sneaker-reseller-west-coast-joe
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1 hr
February 26, 2021 Edison Chen on How CLOT’s Collaborations Connected the East and West
The Complex Sneakers Podcast is co-hosted by Joe La Puma, Brendan Dunne and Matt Welty. This week the guys talk to cultural icon, actor, musician and designer, Edison Chen, the founder of CLOT and designer of the Nike Air Max 1 Clot Kiss of Death. In this episode the guys talk about a number of sneakers Edison was able to create with Nike over the years as well as what he has coming out this year.
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1 hr 14 min
February 19, 2021 Paul “P-Rod” Rodriguez Talks Landing His Dream Nike Deal
The Complex Sneakers Podcast is co-hosted by Joe La Puma, Brendan Dunne and Matt Welty. This week the guys talk to Paul Rodriguez, legendary skater and the first skater to ever receive a Nike signature shoe. Paul talks about what it was like becoming part of the brand, knowing Kobe Bryant, his sneaker releases to come and his most recent sneaker additions.

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1 hr 8 min
February 12, 2021 How Bun B Became One of Rap's Most Connected Sneakerheads
The Complex Sneakers Podcast is co-hosted by Joe La Puma, Brendan Dunne and Matt Welty. This week the guys talk to the one and only, Bun B. Bun B shares how he became so connected in the sneaker game and shares his newest addition to his collection, the Air Jordan 1 Retro High Trophy Room Chicago.

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1 hr 18 min
February 05, 2021 Brooklyn Projects' Dom DeLuca Relives the Heyday of Nike SB in Hollywood
The Complex Sneakers Podcast is hosted by Joe La Puma, Brendan Dunne, and Matt Welty. This week the guys host, Dom DeLuca, the owner of the first skate shop to invade Hollywood, Brooklyn Projects. In this episode the guys go back in time to the beginning of Dom's love for sneakers and end with his imprint on the sneaker industry.
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1 hr 33 min
January 29, 2021 Discussing Jordans, Nike SB Dunks, and Air Yeezys From Our Sneaker of the Year Book
Complex Sneakers Podcast hosts Joe La Puma, Brendan Dunne, and Matt Welty break down the Complex "Sneaker of the Year" book. Get your copy of the book here: https://www.complex.com/sneaker-of-the-year-the-best-since-85-book
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57 min
January 22, 2021 Marc Eckō’s Complex Sneaker History
The Complex Sneakers Podcast is co-hosted by Joe La Puma, Brendan Dunne and Matt Welty. This week the guys host Marc Eckō the founder of Eckō Unlimited and Complex. He shares stories of his start at Rutgers, moments with Kanye West, and what it was like turning ComplexCon from a concept to a reality.
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1 hr 25 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…