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Dan from Anthem Shop – Y02E13 Dec 09, 2021

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Dan from headwear and apparel retailer @anthemshop.ca has a lot of experience in both the sneaker and hat industries, including work at Reebok, Lids and New Balance. On Episode 13 of Year 2, he talks about some his favourite activations, opportunities with social media, the importance of storytelling, and having a baby while starting Anthemshop.ca. Dan also addresses the issue of competition in the fitted hat world, dealing with bots, the connection between hats and sneakers, his design process, and much more. Host: Jon Ratner @headzaintredee jratner@gmail.com SneakerDads.com Beats: Chili Banks

Netmag Is Back (Part 2) – Y02E12 Dec 01, 2021

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In Part 2 with @netmagnetism we get his perspective on sneaker reselling and U.S. tax laws, other factors affecting the industry, the market for Nike Dunks, finding gems in Japan, and much more. Host: Jon Ratner @headzaintredee jratner@gmail.com SneakerDads.com Beats: Chili Banks

Netmagnetism Returns Part 1 – Y02E11 Nov 25, 2021

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@netmagnetism is back and we have a lot to catch up on. In addition to hearing what he’s wearing these days, we get an update on upcoming KickBricks, the story behind his recent Paris Dunks sale, the state of his Bearbrick collection, and his opinion on hoarding. We also hear Netmagnetism’s perspective on Sotheby’s auctions, sneakers as an alternative asset class, the state of the resell game, and much more. Host: Jon Ratner @headzaintredee jratner@gmail.com SneakerDads.com

Curating Grails and Parties with Virgil: Part 2 with Curtis @cdiggins – Y02E10 Nov 18, 2021

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Curtis @cdiggins is back for Round 2 on SneakerDads and he’s got more insights and stories to share for Episode 10 of Year 2. Drawing on his past roles at Nike and current position at TikTok, he sheds light on how the landscape is changing for influencers and collaborators. Curtis talks about some of his favourite projects like Air Max Day event Sneakeasy, wild trips to ComplexCon, visits to Nike headquarters in Portland, and others. He also gives us the scoop on projects that never came to light with Canadian brands like @legendsleague and @bettergiftshop, and those that did with the likes of @saintwoods. Host: Jon Ratner @headzaintredee jratner@gmail.com SneakerDads.com Beats: Chili Banks

Kristen @kb1ack23 on Creating and Collecting – Y02E09 Nov 11, 2021

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From collecting business cards at sneaker shops in Jamaica, Queens as a young teenager, to designing her own shoe for Nike: the ‘Inf4am0us’ Air Max 270 React Premium, Kristen @kb1ack23 has plenty of passion and credentials. On SneakerDads Episode 9 of Year 2, the creator and choreographer shares some of her many stories and experiences from the New York sneaker scene, talks about the early days of NikeID, being a part of The Breakdown YouTube show with @thecamp0ut and @toneofmyvoice, creating her many bespoke Air Max 1s, and much more. Host: Jon Ratner @headzaintredee jratner@gmail.com SneakerDads.com Beats: Chili Banks

One of the Best Investments Ever @slaveivshoes – Y02E08 Nov 05, 2021

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Mike @slaveivshoes doesn’t mince words when it comes to how he feels about the sneaker game and collecting. On SneakerDads Episode 8 of Year 2, he tells stories about how he paid for new windows and doors in his house with some Jordan 1s, securing a pair of Wahlburger 4s, and family visits during campouts. Mike also talks about separate bank accounts, how most of his sneakers are considered an investment, and the science he applies to selling sneakers. Host: Jon Ratner @headzaintredee jratner@gmail.com SneakerDads.com Beats: Chili Banks

Unlimited Limited with @airrev (Part 2) – Y02E07 Oct 28, 2021

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@airrev is back for Part 2 and this week he talks about marketing and brand strategy, the idea of scarcity, and the popularity of vintage. Adam tells us how his sneakers went from residing in the bedroom and kitchen of his New York City apartment back in the day to a more reasonable setup today, which sneakers he loaned out to Packer Shoes and Frank The Butcher to be recreated, about an unreleased documentary with Jordan Brand, and tales of digging through backrooms and basements for gems everywhere from Italy and France to Walter’s in Atlanta and Sportie LA. Host: Jon Ratner @headzaintredee jratner@gmail.com SneakerDads.com Beats: Chili Banks

Take My Wallet Not My Shoes with Adam @airrev Part 1 – Y02E06 Oct 20, 2021

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Adam @airrev has has a long history in sneakers, from spending lots of time at mom and pop shoe stores during his youth in Philadelphia, to a career that includes work at Puma, DC Shoes and New Balance. Adam has an amazing vintage collection and deep passion, as well as a lot of stories and friends in the community. In SneakerDads Episode 6 of Year 2 (Part 1) he talks about how NikeTalk helped get him into the sneaker industry, how a broken-into storage unit lead to an Instagram archiving project, and we let the younger generation in on the action. Host: Jon Ratner @headzaintredee jratner@gmail.com SneakerDads.com Beats: Chili Banks

‘I Buy To Wear’ with Cliff @critter78 – Y02E05 Oct 16, 2021

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This week SneakerDads welcomes a long-time friend Cliff @critter78 for Episode 5 of Year 2. He’s passionate about life, family, sneakers, basketball and business, and talks about some of the big decisions he was forced to confront when preparing to move overseas – what shoes to bring. Host: Jon Ratner @headzaintredee jratner@gmail.com SneakerDads.com Beats: Chili Banks

Influencers, Design and DMs with Curtis @cdiggins – Y02E04 Oct 07, 2021

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Curtis @cdiggins shares some of his many experiences working in various roles at Nike, talks about his current position at TikTok and how it relates to sneakers, gives us the scoop on influencer marketing, and much more. Host: Jon Ratner @headzaintredee jratner@gmail.com SneakerDads.com Beats: Chili Banks

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