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The Complex Sneakers Podcast

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The hosts of the Internet’s biggest sneaker shows, Sneaker Shopping and Full Size Run, come together in The Complex Sneakers Podcast. Joe La Puma, Matt Welty, and Brendan Dunne discuss the most important sneaker news and topics every week, and give their expert opinions that can only be told authentically from Complex. 

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Episodes

Marcus Jordan Tells Michael Jordan Sneaker Stories

The Complex Sneakers Podcast is co-hosted by Joe La Puma, Brendan Dunne and Matt Welty. This week they're joined by Marcus Jordan, Michael Jordan's youngest son, and sneaker retailer. They talk best moments of The Last Dance, memories of growing up in the Jordan household and, of course, lots of sneaker stories. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 22, 202054 minEp. 27

Bobby Hundreds Tells Behind-the-Scenes Sneaker & Streetwear Stories

The Complex Sneakers Podcast is co-hosted by Joe La Puma, Brendan Dunne and Matt Welty. This week they're joined by streetwear pioneer, Bobby Hundreds to talk about his latest Puma collab, why his business is doing better than ever, and much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 15, 20201 hr 6 minEp. 26

Bobbito Garcia Explains the Birth of Sneaker Culture

The Complex Sneakers Podcast is co-hosted by Joe La Puma, Brendan Dunne and Matt Welty. This week they have Bobbito Garcia whose contribution to sneaker culture is undeniable. He gets into the history of the Air Force 1's, why he thinks the Jordan 1 is wack and what it was like owning the first sneaker boutique. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 08, 20201 hrEp. 25

DJ Greg Street Settles the Air Force 1 Debate

The Complex Sneakers Podcast is co-hosted by Joe La Puma, Brendan Dunne and Matt Welty. This week they have the legendary DJ Greg Street on to talk Air Force 1's, the heat he fishes in and much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 01, 202055 minEp. 24

Ariel Helwani Breaks Down UFC Sneaker Deals and His Love for Nike SB

The Complex Sneakers Podcast is co-hosted by Joe La Puma, Brendan Dunne and Matt Welty and this week they're joined by Ariel Helwani, ESPN journalist and broadcaster. They talk about the MMA, his love for Nike SB, and much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 24, 20201 hr 5 minEp. 23

Answering the Fans’ Best Questions

The Complex Sneakers Podcast is co-hosted by Joe La Puma, Brendan Dunne and Matt Welty and this week they answer all your burning sneaker questions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 17, 20201 hr 1 minEp. 22

How KITH’s Ronnie Fieg Went From Stock Boy To Mogul

The Complex Sneakers Podcast is co-hosted by Joe La Puma, Brendan Dunne and Matt Welty. This week they are joined by Ronnie Fieg, the footwear and clothing designer and owner of Kith. They get into Fieg's early years in the business, his retail philosophy, how Kith is surviving the pandemic, and much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 10, 20201 hr 34 minEp. 21

Our Wildest Sneaker Retail Stories

The Complex Sneakers Podcast is co-hosted by Joe La Puma, Brendan Dunne and Matt Welty. This week it gets personal as the co-hosts share their craziest stories from inside Footlocker, to chasing people outside Finish Line to meeting your sneaker idol in a record store in Idaho. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 03, 202056 minEp. 20

Running Through Nike’s Air Max History

The Complex Sneakers Podcast is co-hosted by Joe La Puma, Brendan Dunne and Matt Welty. In honor of Air Max Day, they share their favorite Air Max stories and go through the sneaker's most important cultural moments. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 27, 20201 hrEp. 19

How Premium Pete Pulled the Strings in New York City's Celebrity Sneaker Scene

The Complex Sneakers Podcast is co-hosted by Joe La Puma, Brendan Dunne, and Matt Welty. This week, the co-hosts are joined by the legendary Premium Pete - a staple in New York City's sneaker scene, and they discuss Pete's relationship with Drake, his stint in retail and early sneaker media. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 20, 20201 hr 7 minEp. 18

The Highs and Mids of Air Jordan's Year So Far

The Complex Sneakers Podcast is co-hosted by Joe La Puma, Brendan Dunne, and Matt Welty. This week, the co-hosts discuss Jordan Brand's run in 2020 so far—its women's releases, the huge Dior collaboration, Virgil Abloh's Off-White 5s, the brand's young talent—and what it means. They also reminisce with some personal Air Jordan stories from years past. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 13, 202057 minEp. 17

Vashtie Explains How Her Air Jordan Collab Got Made

The Complex Sneakers Podcast is co-hosted by Joe La Puma, Brendan Dunne, and Matt Welty and this week they're joined by New York's Downtown Sweetheart, Vashtie Kola. They talk about her iconic Jordan collab, her rise in the New York streetwear scene, and the story behind her Drake shoutout. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 06, 202048 minEp. 16

From Fakes To Full Size Run, Trinidad James' Sneaker History

The Complex Sneakers Podcast is co-hosted by Joe La Puma, Brendan Dunne, and Matt Welty. This week they're joined by rapper and sneaker extraordinaire, Trinidad James, to talk about his transition from buying and selling fake sneakers to "All Gold Everything" to Full Size Run and everything in between. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 28, 202059 minEp. 15

How Virgil Abloh and Kanye West Took Over All-Star Weekend

The Complex Sneakers Podcast is co-hosted by Joe La Puma, Brendan Dunne, and Matt Welty. This week they talk about the NBA's All-Star Weekend in Chicago and whether Kanye West and Adidas or Virgil Abloh and Jordan Brand won the event. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 21, 202042 minEp. 14

Inside Nike's Biggest Night of the Year

The Complex Sneakers Podcast is co-hosted by Joe La Puma, Brendan Dunne, and Matt Welty. This week, they talk about the huge Nike Forum 2020 product unveiling and all the stars that were in attendance. Also, Welty breaks down his behavior at Adidas's party on the same night and the guys look forward to All-Star Weekend sneaker releases. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 14, 202046 minEp. 13

Honoring Kobe Bryant's Sneaker Legacy With Russ Bengtson

The Complex Sneakers Podcast is co-hosted by Joe La Puma, Brendan Dunne, and Matt Welty and this week they’re joined by legendary sneaker and basketball journalist Russ Bengtson to talk about Kobe Bryant's legacy, Russ' sneaker collection and what it means to be a sneaker critic. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 07, 20201 hr 4 minEp. 12

How Mayor Became the Most Infamous Man in Sneakers

The Complex Sneakers Podcast is co-hosted by Joe La Puma, Brendan Dunne, and Matt Welty and this week they’re joined by Mayor to find out some of his wildest and most frightening sneaker stories, how he accumulated his $1.8 million collection, and how he’s been able to change over the years. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 31, 20201 hr 11 minEp. 11

DJ Clark Kent Shares Untold Sneaker Stories

The Complex Sneakers Podcast is co-hosted by Joe La Puma, Matt Welty, and Brendan Dunne, and this week they’re joined by legendary sneakerhead and producer DJ Clark Kent to talk about the genesis of his sneaker obsession, hear untold hip-hop industry sneaker stories, and why he loves the Air Force 1 so much. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 24, 20201 hr 13 minEp. 10

The Best and Worst Supreme x Nike Sneakers

The Complex Sneakers Podcast is co-hosted by Joe La Puma, Matt Welty, and Brendan Dunne, and this week they’re joined by co-worker and sneaker collector and hoarder Kevin Luyster. They talk about the history of Supreme’s Nike collaborations through the good and the bad. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 17, 202051 minEp. 9

The Truth About Owning a Sneaker Store with Mike Packer

The Complex Sneakers Podcast is co-hosted by Joe La Puma, Matt Welty, and Brendan Dunne, and this week they're joined by Packer Shoes owner Mike Packer to talk the ins and outs of running a sneaker business, the current state of sneaker retail, and to reminisce on the glory days of owning a sneaker boutique. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 10, 20201 hr 3 minEp. 8

How Rappers Took Over Sneakers in the Last Decade

The Complex Sneakers Podcast is co-hosted by Joe La Puma, Matt Welty, and Brendan Dunne, and this week, with the decade coming to a close, they discuss how rappers, like Kanye West and Travis Scott, and designers, such as Virgil Abloh and Jerry Lorenzo, became more important in the sneaker industry than athletes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 03, 202050 minEp. 7

The Best Sneakers of 2019

The Complex Sneakers Podcast is co-hosted by Joe La Puma, Matt Welty, and Brendan Dunne, and this week they argue and list the best sneakers of 2019, including Travis Scott x Air Jordan 1s, Sacai x Nike LD Waffles, Virgil Abloh x Nike Air Force 1s, and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 27, 201947 minEp. 6

How the Air Jordan XI Became the Biggest Holiday Sneaker

On this week of The Complex Sneakers Podcast, hosts Joe La Puma, Matt Welty, and Brendan Dunne discuss the Air Jordan XI releases over the years, why it's become a staple in sneaker culture, and their personal memories of the shoe. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 20, 201944 minEp. 5

The Secret History of Flight Club with Chris Vidal

On this week of The Complex Sneakers Podcast, hosts Joe La Puma, Matt Welty, and Brendan Dunne are joined by Chris Vidal. Vidal shares untold stories from behind the scenes at New York's first sneaker consignment store, Flight Club, in the early 2000s and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 13, 201958 minEp. 4

Crowning the Best Sneaker Collaborator of the Year

On this week of The Complex Sneakers Podcast, hosts Joe La Puma, Matt Welty, and Brendan Dunne break down the year in sneaker collaborations including Sacai x Nike, Travis Scott x Jordan Brand, and much more. Plus, the hosts also reveal their sleeper picks for their favorite collabs of the year. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 06, 201945 minEp. 3

Kanye West’s Billion Dollar Yeezy Empire

On this week of The Complex Sneakers Podcast, hosts Joe La Puma, Matt Welty, and Brendan Dunne unpack Kanye West's billion dollar Yeezy empire and whether or not the rapper's signature Adidas line could ever eclipse Nike's Jordan Brand. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 29, 201943 minEp. 2

The Reemergence of the Nike SB Dunk

On the premiere episode of The Complex Sneakers Podcast, hosts Joe La Puma, Matt Welty and Brendan Dunne discuss the importance of Nike's SB line, why it's come back to the forefront of sneaker culture, and their personal memories of the shoe. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 22, 201934 minEp. 1

The Complex Sneakers Podcast Trailer

The hosts of the Internet’s biggest sneaker shows, Sneaker Shopping and Full Size Run , come together in The Complex Sneakers Podcast . Joe La Puma, Matt Welty, and Brendan Dunne discuss the most important sneaker news and topics every week, and give their expert opinions that can only be told authentically from Complex. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 12, 201944 sec
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