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Running the Break with C.J. and Alex

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CJ Toledano and Alex Wong talk all-things off-the-court, covering NBA fashion, pressers, and league current events. CJ and Alex will react to trends and players' tunnel fits, debate their favorite vintage sports jerseys, and rank the all-time best handshakes.

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Latest episode

Jun 10, 2025

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Episodes

Courtside Kicks, Half-Court Shots and Hockey Jersey Trends 07.12.2022

This week C.J. and Alex talk about NBA players like Bennedict Mathurin wearing hockey jerseys as tunnel fashion, the odds of making a half-court shot and what kicks C.J. should wear when he sits courtside for Bonny James vs Kiyan Anthony. Running the Break is a production of iHeartMedia and the NBA See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gavin Clark of Vintage 905 talks selling to The Weekend, Swaggy P, and his love for vintage 30.11.2022

In this episode C.J. and Alex talk with the owner of Vintage 905, Gavin Clark, about what makes the best vintage pieces, how he got his start in the vintage game and selling to The Weekend. Gavin gives advice and talks about selling to multiple NBA players including Nick Young as well as Nickeil Alexander-Walker. Running the Break is a production of iHeartMedia and the NBA   See omnystudio.com/lis...

Thanksgiving Week in the NBA, Football and Golf Jordans and Puppies in the Tunnel 23.11.2022

This week C.J. and Alex talk about Taylor Heinicke buying custom Jordans for his Commanders teammates, DeMar DeRozan rocking the Carmine 6's and Meek Mill tripping a ref. Running the Break is a production of iHeartMedia and the NBA  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How the Classic 90's Jerseys were Created with former NBA Art Director Tom O'Grady 16.11.2022

This week C.J. and Alex talk with the man who designed the classic 90's NBA jerseys and logos like the Raptors Dinos and the Bulls black and red pinstripes. They discuss how he helped to come up with the classic designs that changed the way uniforms in all sports looked, as well as his thoughts on todays' new "City Edition" looks, and advice he would give to aspiring designers.  Running the Break...

Robert Horry on Origin of "Big Shot Bob" His Fav Sneakers and Meeting Salma Hayek 09.11.2022

This week NBA legend Robert Horry joins the show! The 7-time champ talks about his favorite shoes to play in, how he got the nickname "Big Shot Bob," why LA is the best NBA city, an amazing prank he pulled with the Lakers, who he thinks is the real "GOAT," getting to meet Salma Hayek, and who should play him in a Lakers TV show.  Running the Break is a production of iHeartMedia and the NBA. See om...

Nick Metallinos on Underrated 90's Players and Best On-Court Sneakers 02.11.2022

This week C.J. and Alex talk with the host of The Last Shot NBA Show, Nick Metallinos about watching the NBA in Australia, his all-time favorite jersey, the best on-court sneakers this season and the most underrated 90's NBA players.  Running the Break is a production of iHeartMedia and the NBA See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

NBA Opening Week Tunnel Fits and Favorite Halloween Costumes 26.10.2022

This week on Running the Break the guys talk about the best NBA Opening Week fashion, including Draymond Green's "Money" suit, James Harden's "Cozy Boy" outfit, and Tyrese Haliburton's "Slim Jim" t-shirt. Plus the guys discuss their favorite Halloween costumes.  Running the Break is a production of iHeart Radio and the NBA     See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lindsay Dunn talks Best All-Time NBA musicians, and her love of the Space Jam Soundtrack 19.10.2022

This week C.J. and Alex talk with sports and music journalist Lindsay Dunn about the best NBA musicians, her insane love for the Space Jam soundtrack, the NBA players with the best vibes and tunnel fashion stars for the season. They also learn about her 12 concussions, going record shopping with Nick Nurse, and her all-time favorite sports moment. Running the Break is produced by iHeartMedia and t...

Wembanyama Mania plus LeBron looking to own Vegas franchise and "Where Did You Get Your Hat?" 12.10.2022

This week on Running the Break, C.J. and Alex discuss the Wembanyama Mania sweeping NBA Twitter, is the hype justified and what will his 2K rating be as a rookie? Plus, LeBron's motivation for owning a franchise in Las Vegas and the debut of the new segment... "Where Did You Get Your Hat?" Running the Break is a production of the NBA and iHeartMedia   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inform...

Media Day Chronicles - Best Quotes and New Looks 05.10.2022

This week C.J. and Alex discuss the best of Media Days, including James Harden's claim that he lost 100 pounds, the LeBron 20's, and Jimmy Butler's new hair style. They also talk about Giannis hyping up the Zoom Freaks, Kawhi just wanting to "get this over with," and LaMelo and LiAngelo on the Hornets.  Running the Break is produced by iHeartMedia and the NBA See omnystudio.com/listener for privac...

Ronnie 2K on becoming the face of NBA 2K and the biggest ratings misconception 28.09.2022

This week C.J. and Alex talk with the legendary Ronnie 2K about the new NBA 2K23 release, the biggest player rating misconceptions, how he became the face of NBA 2K, Kevin Durant going to his wedding, and the craziest stories of players complaining about their ratings.  Running the Break is a production of iHeartMedia and the NBA See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Best Sneaker Moments of All-Time 21.09.2022

This week C.J. and Alex talk about the iconic NBA moments that made the sneakers the player was wearing unforgettable. Like the MJ Flu Game, or the Dee Brown Dunk Contest. Also they discuss the most underrated signature sneakers of all-time from guys like Grant Hill and Latrell Sprewell. Running the Break is a production of the NBA and IHeartMedia   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informat...

Greatest Final Games, NBA 2K Ratings Reaction and Twitter Follow Recs. 14.09.2022

This week C.J. and Alex banter about the greatest final game performances they have ever seen, including Kobe, Jordan and D-Wade. Plus, NBA 2K Ratings, fallout, player reactions and one of the funniest new accounts to follow on NBA twitter. Running the Break with C.J. and Alex is a production of iHeart Media and the NBA. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The King of NBA Twitter Josiah Johnson on Jordan Dome memories, and the NBA's funniest player 07.09.2022

C.J. and Alex are talk with Josiah Johnson about growing up in Hollywood as the son of an NBA great and actor, hanging on the set of "White Men Can't Jump," the pressures of being the King of NBA twitter and the funniest NBA players of all-time. Running the Break with C.J. and Alex is a production of iHeart Media and the NBA. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Greatest Wedgies Ever, Pickup with Adam Sandler and NBA inspired Rap lyrics with Trey Kerby 31.08.2022

Trey Kerby from the "No Dunks" podcast joins C.J. and Alex to talk about the greatest "Wedgies" ever, playing pickup like Nikola Jokic, and fist bumping Guy Fieri. They also draft the best celebrity hoopers as well as the greatest NBA inspired rap lyrics. Running the Break with C.J. and Alex is a production of iHeart Media and the NBA. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Omar Raja on Founding House of Highlights, the Future of Social Content, and his Favorite Highlight Ever 24.08.2022

C.J. and Alex talk with House of Highlights Founder, and current SportsCenter Commentator, Omar Raja, about his embarrassing moment meeting Carmelo Anthony, his biggest social media mistake, how to blow up on social today, the things most people don't understand about sports content, his favorite NBA highlight ever, and the best arena in the NBA. Running the Break with C.J. and Alex is a productio...

The Impact of Vince Carter and the Most Stylish NBA Player Ever 17.08.2022

C.J. Toledano and Alex Wong talk all-things off-the-court, covering NBA fashion and culture. On this episode, C.J. and Alex talk with GQ Style Editor, Yang-Yi Goh, about his obsession with Vince Carter and the Nike Shox VC sneaker line as well as which player's fits disappointed him in the Finals, and the most stylish NBA player of all-time. Running the Break with C.J. and Alex is a production of...

The Greatest NBA Celebrations, Including the Steph Curry "Night Night" 10.08.2022

C.J. Toledano and Alex Wong talk all-things off-the-court, covering NBA fashion and culture. On this episode, C.J. and Alex discuss what makes the Steph Curry "Night Night" celebration so amazing, as well as explaining the rules of when to celebrate and discuss their all-time favorite NBA celebrations, including Damian Lillard, Shawn Kemp, and Swaggy P. Running the Break with C.J. and Alex is a pr...

Savanna Hamilton on Summer League parties, Throwback Jersey Dresses, and defending Canada 03.08.2022

C.J. Toledano and Alex Wong talk all-things off-the-court, covering NBA fashion and culture. On this episode, C.J. and Alex talk with NBATV Canada and SWISH - Inside the WNBA host Savanna Hamilton about Summer League parties in Vegas, which throwback jerseys need to comeback, and the greatness of Skylar Diggins-Smith. Plus they play "Fact or Wack" Canada edition and Savanna and Alex explain Canadi...

Adam Lefkoe tells crazy Shaq stories, and how he fell in love with Allen Iverson 27.07.2022

C.J. Toledano and Alex Wong talk all-things off-the-court, covering NBA fashion and culture. On this episode, C.J. and Alex talk with NBA on TNT host Adam Lefkoe about how to wear sneakers with a suit, hanging with Shaq, D-Wade and Candace on the set, and the inspiring love story between him and Allen Iverson. Running the Break with C.J. and Alex is a production of iHeart Media and the NBA. See om...

Damion Lee on the Warriors celebration MVP and golfing with the Currys 20.07.2022

C.J. Toledano and Alex Wong talk all-things off-the-court, covering NBA fashion and culture. On this episode, Alex talks with former Warrior and current Sun, Damion Lee about winning the NBA title in Boston, who was the celebration MVP, his unique style strategy, and his ridiculous hole-in-one. Damion also talks about playing golf with Steph and the Curry family, and his charity tournament coming...

The stories behind the greatest photos in NBA history with Nathaniel Butler 13.07.2022

C.J. Toledano and Alex Wong talk all-things off-the-court, covering NBA fashion, sneakers, pressers, and league current events.  On this episode, CJ and Alex discuss some of the greatest moments in NBA history with a guy who was there to take the iconic photos. NBA photography legend Nathaniel Butler joins the show to tell some amazing stories, including the time he refused a pair of Jordans from...

Insider's look at the best NBA Draft fits with Tres Dean 06.07.2022

C.J. Toledano and Alex Wong talk all-things off-the-court, covering NBA fashion, sneakers, pressers, and league current events.  On this episode, CJ and Alex discuss NBA Draft fits with Tres Dean. Tres wrote at article for GQ on Chet Holmgren's Draft night suit fitting. They discuss how Chet and the other the draftees pulled off their looks, and which NBA fashion trends need to go right now. Runni...

NBA Vintage with Josh Roter 29.06.2022

C.J. Toledano and Alex Wong talk all-things off-the-court, covering NBA fashion, sneakers, pressers, and league current events.  On this episode, CJ and Alex talk about the rise of vintage fashion and Alex interviews the owner of "In Vintage We Trust" Josh Roter. The guys discuss the next big trends in the vintage look, why vintage is so hot right now with NBA players, and the rules of pulling off...

NBA Finals Fashion Wrap-up with Rob Haze 22.06.2022

C.J. Toledano and Alex Wong talk all-things off-the-court, covering NBA fashion, sneakers, pressers, and league current events.  On this episode, CJ and Alex welcome comedian Rob Haze to the podcast to talk about all things NBA Finals, minus the stats. From Fake Klay, to Steph's purple sneaks, and obscure Chris Rock references, all things are on the table on this laughter-packed edition of the Run...

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