Sneaks, Rhymes and Life

In this episode, I take you through some of the best b-ball kicks to buy as a gift for Holiday 2022.

In this episode, we talk to a true student of the sneaker game, Unkle Sean. We talk about his passions for sneakers particularly Air Max and the game today.  It was like 15 years ago, he interviewed me for his university thesis on sneaker culture in Toronto - this is truly a full circle moment. 

It has taken over two seasons to track this guest down but we got him! The pod welcomes Courtney Walters the CEO of @tha.snkr.box IG page and movement. We talk everything sneakers and stroll down memory lane as we have crossed paths countless times in the 6ix. You will love this episode!

As we roll towards the holidays, November 26 years ago was birth to a highly underrated album - Mobb Deep's Hell on Earth, their 3rd studio album. In this episode, I share my thoughts on the project.

In this episode, I share the history of the Air Force 1, the energy around the activations in NA and some of my favourite pairs of this iconic sneaker.

In this episode, I share the best book I have read this year (did it in between season 2 and 3) - Hip Hop and other things by Shea Serrano. A great read for all hip hop fans. I will share a few highlights including the creation of the Magic Age Mix Tape based on events of my life (an exercise in book).

In this episode, I reference an article on the Robb Report ranking of the top 15 Air Jordan sneakers all time. I share my personal top 10 will makes for a very interesting comparison vs their list.

In this episode, we talk about the big 3 for holiday plus 1.

Lets explore the Ye and Adidas situation that led to the agreement between to ultimately come to a conclusion.

Breaking News - KD3 is on the way share on Nas' IG post earlier this week. I share my thoughts, a step back looking at Nas' catalogue overall and his relationship with Hit Boy.

I am back after a summer hiatus! Lots to share but its good to be back behind the mic. Lots of episodes to share this fall. Let's start with today's topic. MC Serch selling his publishing rights of Nas' catalogue and the power of owning your art.  

They are back - Black Star. Yasiin Bey (formally Mos Def) and Talib Kweli recreate the magic that is Black Star. I will take you on a journey of Rawkus Records and Black Star and there latest project No fear of Time.

In this episode, I share the latest sneaker drops for the month of May.

In this episode, its May 4th so I talk about everything Jordan 4 – my favourite sneaker. From the history of the Jordan 4 to why its so iconic and my 10 favourites. Check this episode for all sneakerheads and Jordan 4 fans alike.

In this episode, I will share thoughts on a recent article I read on the future shift of sneaker culture - the customer experience.

In this episode, I sit down with artist Kathy Ager from Vancouver, who is an oil based painter and she creates the most amazing pieces of art which incorporate sneakers. She shares her creative process, her growing gallery of masterpieces and how her business is growing. Such a great conversation - check it out!

One of our favourite guests returns for this episode Karen Leroux. We catch up and chat about recent sneaker drops, some of the new retail spaces in Toronto and some great sneaker stories.  As we are in women's history month, Karen share her perspective of women's sneaker culture. Don't miss this episode!

In this episode, I will share my thoughts on the recent Ye (Kayne West) documentary currently on Netflix. 

In this episode, I talk about the NBA All Star Weekend - from sneakers to celebs to the events and the outlook on the rest of the season.

In this episode I talk to West Philadelphia rapper King Shampz of Dead Wrong Records.

Drake? Kendrick Lamar? Dr. Dre? Busta? Who are you really looking forward to hearing new music from in 2022? In this episode, I will share my thoughts.

Who's excited for the 2022 sneaker drops?!?! Some of the Dec drop (Szn 2/Ep. 30) got moved into 2022 but there are also great kicks to look forward to in 2022. In this episode, I will take you through them.

In this episode, I share my favourite Hip Hop albums from 2021.

In this episode, I share my thoughts on the late MF Doom who passed away in late 2020. I still have this on my mind.

In this episode, I talk about some of the great women who have blessed the mic. We are at an all time high with women rappers. There are so many good one right now. I reflect on my 10 favourite of all time.