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Got questions, send it to our mailbag: 2hard2passpodcast@gmail.com It’s Jacques’ turn to talk about gallivanting across the worl… Georgia and Florida for The Masters and a Jordan Golf preview. Then they talk about the upcoming release of the Air Jordan 11 Low Playoff and why it’s not popping like it should be, and thoughts on the Nike Sabrina 3 and the adidas AE 2. 0:31 - Intro 2:41 - Jacques at T...

Got questions, send it to our mailbag: 2hard2passpodcast@gmail.com It’s playoff time, so Jacques and Juan talk about the Lakers chances in the postseason before diving into the mini-controversy about adidas possibly being inspired by an old Reebok ad for their latest with Anthony Edwards. Then we get the return of Sneaker Mount Rushmore+ in celebration of recent Hall of Fame inductee Carmelo Antho...

Got questions, send it to our mailbag: 2hard2passpodcast@gmail.com Why wasn’t Tevin Campbell is a bigger deal is a question that everybody needs to ask before they dive into the super serious topic of tariffs affecting sneakers and what that could mean for sneaker culture. But it’s not all doom and gloom as Juan and Jacques talk about Carmelo Anthony’s impending Hall of Fame confirmation and previ...

Got questions, send it to our mailbag: 2hard2passpodcast@gmail.com Nike Air Max Day happened and it was… ok? It definitely doesn’t have the same energy as previous Air Max Days. Jacques and Juan then go in-depth with LeBron James’ appearance on the Pat McAfee show and do a very early preview of Jordan Brand’s Spring 2026 offerings. Yes, Spring 2026. 0:00 - Intro 4:10 - Was Air Max Day 2025 A Dud?...

Got questions, send it to our mailbag: 2hard2passpodcast@gmail.comJuan is back from his billionaire trip from Europe to explain why he’s wearing a Newcastle United jersey. But he’s also back to talk to Jacques about Stephon Marbury’s latest attempt to bring back Starbury, the viral sensation that is the Nike ReactX Rejuven8, and the availability of the Kobe baseball gear.0:00 - Intro0:54 - Juan is...

Got questions, send it to our mailbag: 2hard2passpodcast@gmail.comIt’s the international episode as Juan is live from Cologne, Germany, and Jacques is… well, Jacques is in the studio. It’s a recap of Juan’s adventures (that’s legally allowed to be posted) and Jacques’ takes on the Brick by Brick Jordan 4 rollout, Tiger Woods’ possible final act as a pro golfer, and more.

Got questions, send it to our mailbag: 2hard2passpodcast@gmail.com It’s the mailbag episode as Juan departs to uh, galavant at an undisclosed location. But before he leaves, they’ve got a mailbag episode for everyone. 0:16 - Intro 2:25 - What sneaker gets the most sneakerhead nod? 8:17 - What does Luka mean for LeBron’s legacy? 14:17 - Biggest sneaker regret 21:35 - Evolution of Sneaker Culture 28...

Got questions, send it to our mailbag: 2hard2passpodcast@gmail.com With the release of the Air Jordan 12 “Flu Game” this week, Jacques and Juan discuss the aftermath of their unboxing video and the reaction to it. Then they talk about how the media is doing basketball a disservice by leading with the drama instead of the game before transitioning to the drama of Formula 1 with the new Drive To Sur...

Got questions, send it to our mailbag: 2hard2passpodcast@gmail.com Juan and Celtics fan Jacques are pushing back on the NBA All-Star narrative while offering solutions to fix it. You know, like normal people and not hot take artists. Then they talk about some of the sneaker debuts during the event and then show off what they would trade for a pair of Galaxy Foamposites. 0:13: Laker fan Jacques get...

Got questions, send it to our mailbag: 2hard2passpodcast@gmail.com The biggest sneaker drop during NBA All-Star Weekend was the Galaxy Foams, but can it really be that big in 2025. Plus, Jacques and Juan wonder if Union can find the magic again with their latest Jordan 1 collab, and an extended rant on the upcoming adidas KOBE 2 retro that can hopefully lead to something big for adidas, Nike, and...

Got questions, send it to our mailbag: 2hard2passpodcast@gmail.com It’s the Luka Doncic episode. Half the episode is just Juan and Jacques in disbelief that the Lakers got Luka. There’s also talk about the Super Bowl, Kendrick’s performance, Jacques’ trip to Germany, but really, the Lakers got Luka. Oh, and Nike needs to send the A’One so they give me thoughts about it. 0:00 - Intro 1:51 - Jacques...

Got questions, send it to our mailbag: 2hard2passpodcast@gmail.com You know how there are those times when recording a podcast a few days ahead of time can haunt you because mind-boggling news happens? Well, this was one of those times. Jacques and Juan do have takes on the Luka Doncic trade to the Los Angeles Lakers in exchange for Anthony Davis, but that’s gonna be saved for another day. But the...

Got questions, send it to our mailbag: 2hard2passpodcast@gmail.com Jacques is out on assignment at (redacted), so Juan invited The Boardroom’s Ian Stonebrook to the show. It’s plenty of talk about the height of the sneaker blog era, the current state of sneaker journalism, and how retros have been a gift and a curse of sorts for the culture. 0:00 - Intro 2:08 - Reminiscing about the sneaker blog e...

Got questions, send it to our mailbag: 2hard2passpodcast@gmail.com Note: Apologies for the audio, we’ll get better next episode. Jacques is back from Florida and shares his experiences during TGL Week 2. Then the guys get into a discussions about the Nike Book 1 and adidas AE 1, New Balance becoming the wave, and Yeezy and Kanye because Juan just looooves talking about Yeezy and Kanye. 0:00 - Intr...

Got questions, send it to our mailbag: 2hard2passpodcast@gmail.com Jacques and Juan are back in the building and they’ve got stories to tell. Find out how “Big Shot Bob” Robert Horry came through in the clutch for Juan, Jacques shares his thoughts on the TGL premiere, and much more. 0:00 - Intro 4:41 - Holiday Catch-Up 20:05 - Sending love to those affected by the Los Angeles Fires 22:22 - Is 2025...

Got questions, send it to our mailbag: 2hard2passpodcast@gmail.com In this very special episode of the podcast, Juan takes a break (for the intro) and we introduce a new character to the show. Then they talk about Damian Lilliard’s newly signed lifetime deal with adidas, the needless fretting over NBA TV ratings, the Superman teaser trailer. For the Sneaker Mount Rushmore+, the adidas Dame Rushmor...

Got questions, send it to our mailbag: 2hard2passpodcast@gmail.com Jacques stars the pod off hot and expresses a lot of frustrations over the Nike Golf’s promotion of Scottie Scheffler and Nelly Korda after they won their respective player of the year awards. Then they talk in-depth about Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s Converse signature shoe logo and how it works (or doesn’t work) in 2024, and reminis...

Got questions, send it to our mailbag: 2hard2passpodcast@gmail.com Is the Air Jordan 11 still relevant? Sure, but does it still have the hold in the culture that it once did? Jacques and Juan discuss how the Air Jordan 11 Legend Blue might perform at retail, then they deep dive into Tiger Woods’ first golf shoe with Sun Day Red and then Juan tries to figure out why Drake’s latest move in the beef...

Got questions, send it to our mailbag: 2hard2passpodcast@gmail.com It’s the first mailbag episode of the pod and the people have got a lot to say. Jacques drops some thoughts on the old sneaker blog era, Juan gets asked about his nephews, and they reveal a sneaker that “grew on them” after the hyped died down. Oh, and there’s insufferable Lakers talk if you’re a Celtics fan, so there’s your warnin...

Got questions, send it to our mailbag: 2hard2passpodcast@gmail.com Rory McIlroy’s sneaker whisperer Jacques Slade and co-writer Juan Martinez are back with another episode of the pod to talk about the kerfuffle between Bimma Williams and Lil Yachty over the Concrete Boys collab, Steven Smith taking his talents to Crocs, and golf’s best opening up the sneaker repetoire. And for the Sneaker Mount Ru...

Got questions, send it to our mailbag: 2hard2passpodcast@gmail.com Jacquemus and Won (don’t worry, it’ll make sense after the intro) talk about all things ComplexCon, which is funny because neither of them went to ComplexCon in Las Vegas. They talk about the dud of a fight between Mike Tyson and Jake Paul and why no one should have been shocked at the outcome, the future of Nike with 3D-printed sn...

Got questions, send it to our mailbag: 2hard2passpodcast@gmail.com Episode 12 of the 2 Hard 2 Pass Pod might as well be the Saquon Barkley episode as Jacques and Juan talk about the instantly classic moment in the LeBron 4 cleats and then deep dive into why other sports are still into Jordans while the sneaker community has moved on. Then we’ve got Jordans in Fortnite, the Nintendo Switch 2 having...

Got questions, send it to our mailbag: 2hard2passpodcast@gmail.com It’s a big day in the US, Election Day and whatnot, so here’s an episode of the 2 Hard 2 Pass pod to pass the time while you’re lining up to vote. On this week’s episode, Jacques and ‘Sheed (aka Juan) talk about that D-Wade statue, the maybe actual end of the adidas and Kanye West relationship, the emergence of the Fear of God Bask...

Got questions, send it to our mailbag: 2hard2passpodcast@gmail.com Welcome to the shamelessly Los Angeles episode of the 2 Hard 2 Pass Podcast. Jacques and Juan kick things off with a check-in on the brand new Intuit Dome that houses the Los Angeles (area) Clippers and then share their hopes for Lakers this season. For the sneaker portion of the show, they’re talking the reported Union x Air Jorda...

Got questions, send it to our mailbag: 2hard2passpodcast@gmail.com Welcome to this interstate edition of the 2 Hard 2 Pass Podcast with Jacques Slade and Juan Martinez. In this episode they’re talking adidas Basketball making huge strides, Kevin Durant no longer caring about his signature shoes maybe, the return of the Nintendo 64 (kind of), and the Signature Shoe logo Sneaker Mount Rushmore+ Chap...