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Got questions, send it to our mailbag: 2hard2passpodcast@gmail.com Juan and birthday boy Jacques Slade have thoughts on the Lakers being sold because of course they do. It’s followed by a conversation about the Kobe Vault that Nike recently announced for SNRKS app, more NBA talk including a very late Finals prediction. And finally, they stumble through their picks for the New Balance 990 Sneaker M...

Got questions, send it to our mailbag: 2hard2passpodcast@gmail.com Juan is not over his many close calls in Mario Kart World on the Nintendo Switch 2, but he also didn’t expect to have a conversation with Jacques about what a dad video game console is. Then they talk about Brendan Dunne’s Complex Magazine article about wanting to like new sneakers and the’s culture dependency on the past before di...

Got questions, send it to our mailbag: 2hard2passpodcast@gmail.com Juan is back from San Francisco to talk about his trip to the new Nintendo Store in Union Square and his experience picking up the Switch 2 at a Best Buy midnight launch (kinda) with some early thoughts on the new console. Then they discuss the PUMA Hali 1 reveal and where it could be positioned by the brand as Tyrese Haliburton’s...

Got questions, send it to our mailbag: 2hard2passpodcast@gmail.com Juan Martinez of the 2 Hard 2 Pass Podcast joins Jacques Slade of ABC News (kinda) to talk about Nike’s price hikes and their return to Amazon. Will they sell hyped sneakers this time around? Then they talk about the reported dwindling energy to get a PGA-LIV Golf merger done. And then they reveal their picks for the Air Jordan 9 S...

Got questions, send it to our mailbag: 2hard2passpodcast@gmail.com Flag Football is coming to the Olympics and Jacques and Juan have thoughts about who it really benefits for pros to play and amateurs to sit. Then they talk about the recent news of Nike price increases, the NBA Playoffs heating up with the Conference Finals and then decide what goes on the Air Jordan 8 Sneaker Mount Rushmore+  0:1...

Got questions, send it to our mailbag: 2hard2passpodcast@gmail.com Juan and Jacques are not happy about a lot of things on this week’s show. You’ve got AI scaring and disappointing them, then there’s everybody believing the NBA is rigged and that’s not even getting into the pricing of the White Cement 4s. Good thing there’s Sneaker Mount Rushmore+ to get them through, but even that becomes a mess...

Got questions, send it to our mailbag: 2hard2passpodcast@gmail.comJuan and Jacques get ready for boots only summer or whatever it is the kids are cooking up. Then they talk about upcoming Netflix series featuring Shaquille O’Neal as Reebok Basketball, the future of the MCU, and finally, the Air Jordan 6 Sneaker Mount Rushmore+0:24 - Intro1:38 - Storytime with Juan: That time he was in Damian Lilla...

Got questions, send it to our mailbag: 2hard2passpodcast@gmail.com Could Jacques Slade make the pivot to voice acting? Juan tries to convince him he’s got what it takes. But of course, they have to be a bunch of sad boys and talk about the Lakers after they were eliminated from the playoffs. Then they share their thoughts on the Nike A’One debut and decide what should go on the Tinker Hatfield Sne...

The first wave of Nintendo Switch 2 preorders went down last week and Juan lived to tell the tale. Find out if he secured a preorder or not. Later, Jacques has thoughts about how sneaker brands should handle leaks in light of the alleged Air Jordan 1 Bred re-release, and then they talk about Angel Reese’s upcoming Reebok Classics drop and the Nike Ja 3. 0:24 - Intro 1:07 - Juan tries to secure a N...

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...