2 Hard 2 Pass Podcast

Got questions, send it to our mailbag: 2hard2passpodcast@gmail.com Juan attends the Jay-Z concert in Los Angeles and it was a hell of a time, Jacques didn’t totally love the Minnatlantasota spot with Hasan Minhaj, Nike teams up with Outkast, and LeBron is welcomed to Philly.

Got questions, send it to our mailbag: 2hard2passpodcast@gmail.com Big surprise, Jacques and Juan love the Nike Kobe 6 Protro Ring Night PE that Jalen Brunson wore during the New York Knicks championship banner raising. But before they get to that, Jacques talks about his experience beta testing a new golf shoe while Juan has more thoughts about writing a video game review for the first time in a...

Got questions, send it to our mailbag: 2hard2passpodcast@gmail.com Jacques and Juan finally get around to finally fixing Jordan Brand (finally), but before they fix what’s going on with the Jumpman, they attend a Call of Duty event in Los Angeles and how in-person events is the evolution of how to bring people into gaming. And for reasons, Jacques went fencing against an Olympic medalist. Spoiler:...

Got questions, send it to our mailbag: 2hard2passpodcast@gmail.com Jacques and Juan are both home this week and they talk about their experiences in Wisconsin and Complexion, two things that could not be any more different. Then they share their thoughts on the Nike Caitlin 1 and the wild narratives that are flying about the success of the launch.

Got questions, send it to our mailbag: 2hard2passpodcast@gmail.com Jacques is on the road to check out the Nike Caitlin 1 in New York City before ending up in Kohler, Wisconsin for reasons that will be clear soon. Juan has some questions and concerns about the Caitlin 1 before diving into what’s going with Pharrell and the next iteration of the adidas Jellyfish before wondering if Nike and Shai-Gi...

Got questions, send it to our mailbag: 2hard2passpodcast@gmail.com  It was an eventful week for Juan as he got to open up a box of Pokemon cards at the opening of Tom Brady card shop in Century City, but not everybody was happy with his box breaking performance. He’s also got impressions for the Switch 2 version of Diablo IV and a lot of things to say about Nike’s supposed downfall and how Caitlin...

Got questions, send it to our mailbag: 2hard2passpodcast@gmail.com It’s episode 100 with Jacques Slade and Juan Martinez coming to you live from Anaheim, Detroit, and Jacques’ studio. They recap their respective eventful weekend that included trips to Blizzcon and The Black Footwear Forum. Be sure to the check out Juan’s interview with actor and Blizzcon MC Khleo Thomas in the episode where they t...

Got questions, send it to our mailbag: 2hard2passpodcast@gmail.com The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina Of Time remake is here and Juan cleared the floor to share his thoughts on one of the most anticipated games of the year, which also happens to be his pick for the greatest of all-time. They switch things up with a discussion about Alexandra Eala’s star turn at the US Open and how Filipino fans are show...

Got questions, send it to our mailbag: 2hard2passpodcast@gmail.com Newcastle supporter Juan is here to talk about his newfound fandom, while Jacques Slade what happened to his friend and podcast partner. But before they get to that, they talk about Naomi Osaka’s instantly iconic fit channeling Allen Iverson, the lack of swag on the PGA Tour, Steph Curry’s first sneakers with Li-Ning, and much more...

Got questions, send it to our mailbag: 2hard2passpodcast@gmail.com Jacques and Juan are back with a slightly bigger sized episode and they talk about the huge mistake by golf influencers Good Good and the controversy surrounding their Callaway collab advertisement, Dr. Dre allegedly using AI for music production and a deeper conversation about their own thoughts on AI, the excitement and passion o...

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Got questions, send it to our mailbag: 2hard2passpodcast@gmail.com It’s time to reminisce about the old days when trading cards were just a hobby, sneaker commercials were funny, and Kobes were the best hooping shoes in the game. Well, at least the Kobes are still the best hooping shoes in the game, but they are getting major updates and a surprising new addition to the Protro line.

Got questions, send it to our mailbag: 2hard2passpodcast@gmail.com The third chair is back as Alex makes his triumphant return and discuss his role moving forward. After they settle (or don’t settle) on a title, Jacques and Juan talk about how the Air Jordan 11 Green Screen looks like, the Nike Kobe 10 Protro slate dropping this year and next, Victor Wembanyama’s resigning with Nike that includes...

Got questions, send it to our mailbag: 2hard2passpodcast@gmail.com Now that LeBron James is no longer a Laker, does that mean Jacques and Juan will stop talking about him? Just kidding, he lives rent free in the minds of so many people in their lives that they’ll be talking about him even though he’s in Philadelphia. Yeezy slides may or may not be popping up in JD Sports, Caitlin Clark is once aga...

Got questions, send it to our mailbag: 2hard2passpodcast@gmail.com It’s a historic episode of the 2 Hard 2 Pass Podcast as Alexander, Juan’s nephew, joins the show as the first ever permanent (but also temporary) third host. After they introduce Alex, Jacques and Juan talk about their experience with the World Cup, the fallout from The Open Championship before diving into some concern trolling abo...

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Got questions, send it to our mailbag: 2hard2passpodcast@gmail.comIt’s that post 4th of July feeling and Jacques and Juan are feeling nostalgic for the origins of the adidas and James Harden partnership, the days when 7-Eleven wasn’t suing Nike over their unofficial Air Max 95 homage, and the longing for physical media in light of PlayStation discontinuing their plans for game discs. All that and...

Got questions, send it to our mailbag: 2hard2passpodcast@gmail.com It’s the end of an era of Lakers basketball as LeBron James leaves the team in the hands of Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves. Jacques and Juan breakdown what that means for the fans of the Lakers, what’s next for LeBron, and the vibes of the team. The Air Jordan 11 Space Jam is back but with a wild $255 price tag, can it recapture the...

After coming back from Jacques’ long birthday break that includes hanging out with celebrities at the US Open, the show is here to talk about etiquette at the tournament, changes to the PGA Tour format in 2028, the big news in the sneaker world including the Nike Caitlin 1, the bizarre feud between Pharrell Williams and Louis Vuitton against Vans and sneakerheads, and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s mov...

Got questions, send it to our mailbag: 2hard2passpodcast@gmail.com Somehow, 2Pac returned in a Japanese gangster video game that also stars Snoop Dogg and his sons. Yes, that’s how we open the show before getting into Victor Wembanyama’s upcoming sneaker free agency, the second straight year of #boostonlysummer the future of Nike Golf as Nelly Korda wears LeBron PEs and Scottie Scheffler teases a...

Got questions, send it to our mailbag: 2hard2passpodcast@gmail.com Steph Curry is signing with Li-Ning and people are shocked, except for Jacques(?). Kevin Durant’s Nike KD 6 collab with PSG could unlock something special with the model, Marcus Jordan is shutting down Trophy Room, and Serena Williams is back (?). All this and a Sneaker Mount Rushmore+ featuring Trophy Room’s Air Jordan collabs.

Got questions, send it to our mailbag: 2hard2passpodcast@gmail.com Juan is back from vacation in Quebec and not surprisingly it was great because his filthy rich (allegedly). On this week’s show they talk about the interesting number of collabs between creators, athletes, and brands with nations in the World Cup, the potential of a New York Knicks championship, Meek Mill’s beef with Nike, and much...

Got questions, send it to our mailbag: 2hard2passpodcast@gmail.com Did you ever think Jacques and Juan would talk about a collaboration between watch brands? Nope, but here we are after the Audemars Piguet x Swatch broke containment from just the watch community to the sneaker world. They also talk about the Nike Kobe 4 Lottery Pack and show some love to PJ Tucker, the Sneaker King who just retire...

Got questions, send it to our mailbag: 2hard2passpodcast@gmail.com Jacques is back from Vietnam and he’s here to tell Juan all about what he saw and what he learned (it’s a lot). Later in the show, they talk about the future of LIV Golf (assuming it has a future) before getting back into the Mount Rushmore+(ish) of it all with a draft of the Air Jordan 14 College PEs.

Got questions, send it to our mailbag: 2hard2passpodcast@gmail.com It’s a very special episode of the podcast with Jacques out on assignment (aka he’s hosting an event in Vietnam). Juan invites Jazerai Allen-Lord (@nerdlikejazzy) to the show to talk about their days together at Kicks On Fire, a sneaker blog that once employed some of the biggest and most talented names in the sneaker game.