SneakerDads

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When I Get To Chicago with @hutch2303 – Y02E43 Jun 23, 2022

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Matt aka @hutch2303 has been passionate about sneakers since high school, but it was a trip to Chicago to visit his aunt and uncle at a much younger age, when it all started with a pair of original Black Cement 3s. Hutch tells the story of acquiring that pair and others important to him, discusses idolizing Michael Jordan, shares what’s in his rotation of older Air Jordans, and talks about his preferences when it comes to restoration. He also tells us about the shoe he bought the day he proposed to his wife, and what pair she lined up for while pregnant, remembers memorable trades, provides some advice, and much more. Host: Jon Ratner jratner@gmail.com @headzaintredee @sneakerdads SneakerDads.com Beats: Chili Banks

Sneaker Shopping With My Son – Y02E42 Jun 19, 2022

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Son of the host Cal makes his return to the podcast for this special Father's Day edition of SneakerDads. We talk about his current rotation, basketball, the new @Styll.ca x @SneakerDads father-son hat collection, and much more. We also play some trivia for a pair of sneakers, and go on a shopping spree in dad’s sneaker room. Host: Jon Ratner jratner@gmail.com @headzaintredee @sneakerdads SneakerDads.com Beats: Chili Banks

Making Hats With Styll feat. @aconn1s – Y02E41 Jun 09, 2022

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The wait is over, as me and Andy @aconn1ns finally get to reveal our New Era fitted hat collaboration – the @styll.ca x @sneakerdads Father’s Day collection, featuring hats that pay tribute to the greatest father-son duos in baseball. We dig deep into the designs and stories behind these hats, as well as our involvement in the fitted and sneaker communities. Andy discusses his personal journey, working for Nike, hunting on eBay and Goat, his brand @great1ns great1ns.ca, being a SneakerDad, and much more. Host: Jon Ratner jratner@gmail.com @headzaintredee @sneakerdads SneakerDads.com Beats: Chili Banks

@Ad__Sneaks and The Never-Ending Game – Y02E40 Jun 03, 2022

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Andy aka @Ad__Sneaks joins SneakerDads to talk about how his background in basketball sparked his interest in sneakers, how he incorporated photography into collecting shoes, what’s in his photo tool kit, and the importance of Jordan 2s. Andy also tells us what shoes make the cut when searching for matching pairs for the whole family, discusses getting kids involved in the creative process, shares student and staff interests in what he wears to school as a teacher, and even reveals what he paid for his grails. Host: Jon Ratner jratner@gmail.com @headzaintredee @sneakerdads SneakerDads.com Beats: Chili Banks

How The Floodgates Opened For Karen @kayinsnkrland – Y02E39 May 26, 2022

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Karen @kayinsnkrland joins the podcast to discuss everything from office footwear and her favourite female collaborators, to the good and bad of Jordan 1 Mids. We also talk about what brands can be doing to be more inclusive, the trouble with sizing, Karen’s experiences with @sneakersisterhood and @makeway.co, storing her growing collection, and of course, being a sneakermom. Host: Jon Ratner jratner@gmail.com @headzaintredee @sneakerdads SneakerDads.com Beats: Chili Banks

Rotation Goals with Mark @gassoles – Y02E38 May 19, 2022

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Mark @gassoles joins SneakerDads to talk all things New Balance and why the brand dominates his collection now, but also his days before NB. He also shares stories about outlet hunting, his perspective on the New Balance culture in Boston and on the East Coast, what he wants to see more and less of from New Balance, keeping the collection under control, the @achievebalancepodcast with Erik @gopre5k, and what his wife and son wear. Host: Jon Ratner jratner@gmail.com @headzaintredee @sneakerdads SneakerDads.com Beats: Chili Banks

Never Not Hunting with @mr.ekos_tx (Part 2) – Y02E37 May 12, 2022

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In Part 2 with Zach aka @mr.ekos_tx we discuss the history and popularity behind some European brands, how collecting is in his blood, restoration projects, and he breaks down three of his favourite models. Zach also shares a story about his grandmother’s Reebok Freestyle collection, talks about imaginary lines in the sneaker community, having an open mind when it comes to footwear options, how his son has influenced him, fitted hats, and the art of sneaker collecting. Host: Jon Ratner @headzaintredee jratner@gmail.com SneakerDads.com Beats: Chili Banks

Bring Backup Pairs with Zach @mr.ekos_tx (Part 1) – Y02E36 May 04, 2022

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Zach aka @mr.ekos_tx makes his return to the podcast after being a guest on episode #40. In part 1 of 2, he discusses overlooking a sneaker’s flaws, ensuring older pairs are in the regular rotation, making vintage sneakers last, as well as rekindling memories and making new discoveries. Zach also talks about the size of his eBay watch list, thrifting and estate sales, digging into the design and back story of sneakers, how sneaker talk turns into real life talk, and what happened when his wife organized the sneaker vault. Host: Jon Ratner @headzaintredee jratner@gmail.com SneakerDads.com Beats: Chili Banks

Sinz and Visions with @jalenlikerose – Y02E35 Apr 28, 2022

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Jalen @jalenlikerose of the @sneakersinzpodcast joins SneakerDads to talk about growing up in a sneaker family, the market and community for women, hunting for deals, and her custom sneaker projects and other art. She also shares a behind-the-scenes look at organizing @juskickinit_to and much more. Host: Jon Ratner @headzaintredee jratner@gmail.com SneakerDads.com Beats: Chili Banks

@nineteen.85 on What Costs Nothing – Y02E34 Apr 20, 2022

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Mark aka @nineteen.85 – the man behind @sneakersandrecreation – got his first pair of Air Jordans from a friend he played basketball with many years ago. He still plays with that friend today, and has a pair (or two) of those Indiglo 14s in the collection. On the latest episode of SneakerDads, Mark talks about everything from his love of hoops and keeping his collection to a reasonable number, to his brand and why he supports others. He also discusses his favourite performance basketball sneakers, involvement in the local community, photography, what his wife and daughter have in the stash, and much more. Host: Jon Ratner jratner@gmail.com @headzaintredee @sneakerdads SneakerDads.com Beats: Chili Banks

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