In episode 18 we discuss Kyrie Irving's new signature shoe with Anta, the history of Anta basketball, some new toys, and gatekeeping in pop culture.

(0:30) Anta Kai 1

(9:33) Lime Cucumber Gatorade

(10:45) Timeout

(20:10) Star Wars Prequels

(21:40) Gatekeeping

(42:50) Wrap up

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In episode 17 we deep dive into the design process for Anthony Edwards' first signature shoe, the adidas AE 1 by interviewing the design team (Patrick Zempolich & Andrew Parks) behind the popular new shoe.

(0:00) Why we took a break

(1:09) Sneaker news

(11:52) Timeout

(16:13) Shoes we didn't review

(17:53) CapSole

(24:32) adidas AE 1 Design Team Interview

(40:13) Wrap up

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In episode 16 we deep dive into the Jordan Brand Retro lineup to start 2024, some great action figure news, and Chris' thoughts on transitioning from a basketball player to a basketball coach.

(0:00) Intro

(2:19) How sponsors are chosen

(5:15) Air Jordan 4 Military Blue

(8:20) Air Jordan 6 Reverse Oreo

(12:28) adidas Wonder Runner Pro

(16:28) Move Insoles

(17:48) Nike Pegasus 2K5

(19:20) Nike Air Flight '89

(20:38) Air Jordan 14 Flint Gray

(24:19) SNKRS Live Jordan Preview

(27:58) Timeout

(35:06) Jodi's Corner

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In episode 15, we answer listener questions and are joined by WearTesters team members Jackson and Allen to rank the best basketball shoes of 2023.

(0:00) Intro

(0:38) Move Insoles

(2:00) Listener Questions

(31:10) Best Basketball Shoes of 2023

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In episode 14 we talk pop culture, adidas x Fear of God, footwear industry drama, and get a less creepy edition of Jodi's Corner.

(0:00) Why the Pop Culture Podcast

(1:26) adidas x Fear of God

(3:57) Footwear News Awards Drama

(7:56) Move Insoles

(8:48) Timeout

(25:42) Jodi's Corner

(56:29) Wrap up

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In episode 13 we talk about some sneaker news, new toys, The Walking Dead, take listener questions, and get a new edition of Jodi's Corner.

(0:22) Since Apparel Launch

(1:53) Nike Vomero 5 Baby Blue

(4:00) Reebok Question Mid Free Agency

(7:14) Air Jordan 1 Low Retro 2004

(13:30) Move Insoles

(14:23) Timeout

(25:22) Listener Questions

(42:58) Jodi's Corner

Buy the Reebok Question Mid Free Agency

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In episode 12 we talk in-depth with the Curry Brand design team about the Curry 11 and upcoming colorways, discuss the A Ma Maniére scandal, get a look at the Air Jordan 4 Black Cement Reimagined, and answer listener questions.

(0:47) A Ma Maniére Scandal

(7:24) Air Jordan 4 Black Cement Reimagined

(9:56) Air Jordan 5 Lucky Green

(11:30) Air Jordan 9 Dark Powder Blue

(15:08) Move Insoles

(15:57) Answering Listener Questions

(34:44) Curry Brand Bruce Lee Collection

(42:47) Curry Brand Design Team Deep Dive

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Buy the SPO Player 1 Plus

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In episode 11 we talk about a bunch of collabs, a couple trailers, and answer listener questions.

(0:32) adidas TMNT Collab

(9:22) Air Jordan 1 High OG 85 Cut Maroon Metallic

(11:20) Puma x Gremlins Collab

(14:01) Air Jordan 4 Sail

(17:15) Air Jordan 3 Craft

(18:53) Move Insoles

(22:30) adidas Spider-man 2 Collab

(31:52) Timeout

(42:17) What If...? Season 2 Trailer

(43:18) Madame Web Trailer

(49:41) Listener Questions

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