The 12 Hub Sneaker Podcast Episode 017 | LeBron 23 Box, Shai's New Shoe, Supreme & Panda Dunk Hate

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Episode 17 is here and we're covering... well, just about everything. We kick things off with the latest in sneaker news, breaking down the insane packaging for the LeBron 23 "40K," Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's new Converse shoe, and our thoughts on the upcoming Supreme Dunks.

But this isn't just about releases. We dive headfirst into the culture with some serious hot takes on the Undefeated Jordan 4, whether Travis Scott collabs have gotten stale, and a full-blown rant on the love/hate relationship everyone has with the Panda Dunk. Plus, we get into the Nike vs. StockX settlement, the truth about reseller culture, and shout out some of our favorite content creators.

TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 - Intro & The 25-Episode Podcast Curse
1:16 - Helping Family Start a "Red Table Talk" Style Podcast
2:25 - The "Toxic Ex Podcast" Idea
3:15 - An Unexpectedly Detailed Throuple Story
5:32 - Family, Upbringing & Generational Gaps
7:14 - Presidents, Politics & Secret Elite Healthcare
8:20 - Can You Outwork a Bad Diet? (My 600-lb Life Talk)
10:35 - The Horrifying Truth About Pop-Tarts
11:40 - Using ChatGPT for Sneaker News (And When It Lies)
13:25 - First Look: The LeBron 23 "40K" & Its INSANE Packaging
16:11 - The Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Converse Drops This Week
17:20 - Hooping in Ja 1s & The Death of Outdoor Basketball Shoes
18:52 - Air Raids Are Better Than Jordan 8s
19:55 - Community Shoutouts: The Sneak Diss, Drew The Sneaker & More
21:40 - The Great Debate: Sneaker Fetish (KiX) & His Content Style
26:53 - Are Jordan 4s Losing Their Luster? (Cave Stone & A Ma Maniere)
31:48 - The Nike Pegasus NFL Collection (For The People, Not Sneakerheads)
34:19 - That Insane Nike Air Yeezy 2 "Aluminum Foil" Sample
37:25 - Why Do The Best Colorways Always Go On Jordan 1 Mids?
39:30 - Supreme Week 1 Recap & Copping The Dunks
47:57 - Wearing The Shattered Backboards & Undefeated Jordan 4s
49:10 - Hot Take #2: The Undefeated 4 is "Just a Green Shoe"
55:20 - Travis Scott Fatigue: Are We Over The Jordan 1 Collabs?
57:00 - THE GREAT PANDA DUNK RANT
1:01:25 - Wearing Hype in a City With No Sneaker Culture
1:05:40 - The Cringey Reseller YouTuber Formula (Jumpman Chris)
1:08:08 - The Reality of Sneaker Cons & Legit Checking
1:11:07 - Why Nike REALLY Settled The StockX Lawsuit
1:17:01 - How Resellers Actually Help Nike's Bottom Line
1:21:40 - Labubu Hype & Collecting Blind Box Toys
1:24:25 - Ageism in Streetwear: Can You Be Too Old For Supreme?
1:31:38 - The Air Jordan 3 "Lucha Libre" - Fire or Appropriation?
1:33:25 - Deep Dive: Sia Collective & The Independent Sneaker Scene
1:39:23 - Starting a True Crime Podcast? The Patty Hearst Case
1:42:10 - The Dr. Umar Grift & Black Empowerment Messaging
1:47:05 - Unpacking "Black-on-Black Crime" & Bad Political Slogans
1:51:50 - Why Adidas Gives Collaborators More Freedom Than Nike
1:56:20 - The Most Uncomfortable "Comfort" Shoe?
1:59:05 - Final Thoughts & Wrapping Up Ep. 17

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