Sole Material

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Growing up in the DMV during the 80’s & 90’s has strongly influenced our lifestyle. Listen to our take on sneaker culture along with untold stories from behind the scenes of the footwear industry. Whether home or away, your hosts TMart Da Street Shark & The OG EOH are ready to trash-talk, motivate and shock the podcast world in the same fashion as the Fab5 DC duo Juwan Howard & Chris Webber! The Podcast You Cheer For!

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Sole Material

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S5E9 - SEASON 5 - The Ja Morant Effect 10.05.2025 27:40

Sole Material chronicles the evolution of Ja Morant's marketability on and off the court that has led to a potential re-invention of his signature Nike series.

S5E8 - SEASON 5 - Carmelo Anthony HOF Tribute 03.05.2025 29:02

Sole Material reflects on the career and impact of the newest first-ballot Basketball Hall of Fame inductee, Carmelo Anthony.

S5E7 - SEASON 5 - The Future of Selling is Social 01.03.2025 19:57

Sole Material discusses the rise of live social selling and details how the WhatNot app marketplace is the next resell platform taking over the sneaker community.

S5E6 - SEASON 5 - Art of Acquisition: New Year, New Deals 08.02.2025 25:03

Sole Material delivers another episode of Clarity Over Popularity by sharing the hottest sneaker sales hitting discount retailers in early 2025.

S5E5 - SEASON 5 - Signature News 01.02.2025 24:41

Sole Materials analyzes the retail market performances from signature basketball shoe NBA players De'Aaron Fox and LaMelo Ball.

S5E4 - SEASON 5 - 2024 Sneaker(s) of The Year 01.01.2025 40:07

Sole Material hands out a compilation of awards in various categories representing the 2024 Sneakers of The Year. *In Memory and Dedication of DJ Clark Kent

S5E3 - SEASON 5 - NBA Kicks on Court 2024-25 21.12.2024 28:19

Sole Material spotlights noteworthy footwear hitting the NBA hardwood in the first quarter of the 2024-25 season including commentary on the newest sneaker free agent signings.

S5E2 - SEASON 5 - Happy Fox Day 07.12.2024 23:29

Sole Material celebrates the first signature shoe for De'Aaron Fox under Curry Brand with the introduction of Speed that Scares in the Fox 1 launch campaign.

S5E1 - SEASON 5 - Art of Acquisition: Holiday Buying Guide 2024 29.11.2024 19:24

Sole Material kicks off a new podcast season with Black Friday and Cyber Monday tips for your 2024 holiday shopping experience.

S4E30 - SEASON 4 FINALE - Sole Meets World 27.08.2024 19:07

Sole Material celebrates 3 years podcasting with the Season 4 Finale by thanking our supporters, acknowledging our international fans and sharing our favorite episodes!

S4E29 - SEASON 4 - Olympic Golden Moments 10.08.2024 35:40

Sole Material takes a trip down memory lane to highlight iconic sneakers from past USA Basketball teams during their quest for a Gold Medal at the Olympics.

S4E28 - SEASON 4 - Art of Acquisition "Summer 2024" 27.07.2024 22:25

Sole Material highlights the latest sneaker deals and clearance item purchases kicking off the Summer 2024 retail season.

S4E27 - SEASON 4 - State of the Union: Summer 2024 20.07.2024 28:44

Sole Material discusses the current footwear business marketplace trends and brand equity strategies while predicting the next phase of consumer behavior in the sneaker game.

S4E26 - SEASON 4 - The Upper Influence of Hoops 06.07.2024 23:50

Sole Materials highlights the significance of basketball footwear and style in other major sports via hybrid performance silhouettes.

S4E25 - SEASON 4 - The Magazine Era 22.06.2024 29:23

Sole Material reflects on the influence of basketball magazines and print ads on the pre-digital era of hoops lifestyle consumers.

S4E24 - SEASON 4 - SLAM Magazine 30th Anniversary 16.06.2024 29:14

Sole Material celebrates 30 years of SLAM magazine with a tribute episode to the publication that defined an era of basketball culture and lifestyle.

S4E23 - SEASON 4 - Gridiron Footwear 08.06.2024 32:06

Sole Material tackles the history and future of performance cross-trainers, signature sneakers and lifestyle collections marketed by NFL players.

S4E22 - SEASON 4 - Kicks On Court: NBA Playoff Edition 26.05.2024 28:12

Sole Material dishes a hot take on our favorite sneakers and brands worn on the hardwood during the 2024 NBA Playoffs leading up to The Finals.

S4E21 - SEASON 4 - Hibbett Sports Acquisition 18.05.2024 22:45

Sole Material reacts to the news of JD Sports acquiring sporting goods retailer Hibbett Sports in a $1.1 billion buyout.

S4E20 - SEASON 4 - Personal Customizations 04.05.2024 20:52

Sole Material shares stories on specialized customization projects and debates the existence of creativity in today's sneaker game.

S4E19 - SEASON 4 - Signature Shoe Status 20.04.2024 25:21

Sole Material debates the criteria for earning a signature shoe and forecasts the next NBA star who deserves a performance sneaker of their very own.

S4E18 - SEASON 4 - Art of Acquisition "Spring 2024" 13.04.2024 13:37

Sole Material highlights the latest sneaker deals and clearance item purchases kicking off the Spring 2024 retail season.

S4E17 - SEASON 4 - DMV Foamposite Heritage 06.04.2024 32:38

Sole Material ends the debate on which geographic region owns the origins of the foamposite sneaker culture popularity, grass-roots influence and long term style adaptation.

S4E16 - SEASON 4 - Reimagined Volatility in Reselling 23.03.2024 32:53

Sole Material details the evolution of buy-sell trends with a specific focus on the demographics of resellers and concludes with predictions on the next defining moment for the future marketplace.

S4E15 - SEASON 4 - Black Mamba Legacy Remembered 09.03.2024 23:01

Sole Material spotlights the significance of 2-8-24 upon the unveiling of Kobe Bryant's first statue and reminisce on the impact of his legacy.