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45. Premium Pete talks #PresenceOverPresents Jul 22, 2021

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From his youth in Coney Island and Brooklyn, to his current endeavours such as podcasting, food and production, @PremiumPete has plenty of stories and perspective to share with the Internets. The host of The Premium Pete Show joins SneakerDads this week to talk about parenting and #PresenceOverPresents, the importance of relationships, and what’s in his sneaker rotation. He also shares stories about selling sneakers at Premium Laces in the mid-2000s, The Combat Jack Show, friends like Dallas Penn and Bun B, and some of the projects he’s currently involved in. Host: Jon Ratner @headzaintredee jratner@gmail.com SneakerDads.com Beats: Chili Banks

44. Come-ups and customs with @deniimhearts Jul 15, 2021

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Well-known member of the Toronto community, Aaron aka @deniimhearts, joins the podcast to talk about how he got into sneakers and what his favourites are now, staying ahead of trends, fitting his son, huge come-ups, customizing kicks and clothes, and also shares some wild stories. Host: Jon Ratner @headzaintredee jratner@gmail.com SneakerDads.com Beats: Chili Banks

43. Son of a SneakerDad Jul 06, 2021

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Your host’s son, Callen, makes his return to the podcast, this time in a one-on-one format with his father. We talk about his current rotation, love of cars, the NBA Finals, and his advice for reducing dad’s collection. Host: Jon Ratner @headzaintredee jratner@gmail.com SneakerDads.com Beats: Chili Banks

42. SneakerDads Presents: Wear Everything with @kanotsky aka Jan Jul 01, 2021

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@kanotsky aka Jan has worked his way up in the world of sneaker restoration to become a trusted provider of re-glues, sole swaps and repairs of everything from classics like Black Cement 3s to grails like Pigeon Dunks. He also has a growing portfolio of hybrid creations (swipe to view). On the latest episode of SneakerDads Presents: Wear Everything Jan talks about his favourite pairs, insights into quality and construction, pairs he sold and pairs he kept, having a nephew in the house, and what his future may hold. Host: Jon Ratner @headzaintredee jratner@gmail.com SneakerDads.com Beats: Chili Banks

41. Stacked Up with Kevin @kevinkman from @inkixwetrust Jun 24, 2021

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Kevin @kevinkman of @inkixwetrust joins the podcast to talk about what sneakers started it all for him, his passion for the Toronto Raptors, a big pickup, InKixWeTrust’s events and podcast, the global sneaker community, some amazing hybrid sneaker creations, his son’s extensive Air Jordan collection, and much more. Host: Jon Ratner @headzaintredee jratner@gmail.com SneakerDads.com Beats: Chili Banks

40. Don’t make me choose with @mr.ekos_tx aka Zach Jun 17, 2021

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Zach @mr.ekos_tx loves his New Balance, is no stranger to Air Jordans, but prides himself on being different. That’s why he owns brands like Etonic, Ellesse, Brooks, Avia, Sonra and Mizuno, and models like the ACG Air Trigo and Air Zoom Citizenare staples in his collection. Zach is all over the place when it comes to footwear, and that’s the way he likes it. He wears every pair he owns, even that means restoring old and very hard-to-find pairs, and his impressive collection wasn’t formed with money alone, but also a lot of hunting and negotiating. Zach talks about his first love: graffiti, meaningful sneakers like the Air Jordan 4 from 1989 and OG New Balance 992 from 2006, recovery and support within the sneaker community, and losing his Dominique Wilkins Reebok Twilight Zone Pumps as a punishment, and having to wear his stepmom’s pastel green Reebok Freestyles instead. Host: Jon Ratner @headzaintredee jratner@gmail.com SneakerDads.com Beats: Chili Banks

39. Living that @kasey_swooshlife Jun 10, 2021

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You might know Kasey @kasey_swooshlife from his unbelievable sneaker room, Instagram lives, or rarely seen sneaker gems. He joins SneakerDads to share some awesome stories, including how the Air Jordan 6 became his favourite sneaker, experiences working at Nike like lunches with Ken Griffey Jr. and Tinker Hatfield, which pairs in his collection stand out, shifting his collecting habits, and how his sons feel about it all. Host: Jon Ratner @headzaintredee jratner@gmail.com SneakerDads.com Beats: Chili Banks

38. SneakerDads Presents: Wear Everything with Sean @unkleseansnkrs Jun 03, 2021

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Sean @unkleseansnkrs joins SneakerDads for another episode of Wear Everything. He has been part of the Toronto sneaker community for a long time, and has a ton of stories to tell, including the success of his docu-thesis Sneakerphiliac. Sean shares his perspective on the culture today, where his love of Nike came from, the roots of a passion for hip hop, how he’s spending time during the pandemic, and much more. Host: Jon Ratner @headzaintredee jratner@gmail.com Beats: Chili Banks

37. Food for thought with @airmagknows Mark Genato May 27, 2021

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Mark Genato aka @airmagknows talks about how he got his nickname, NikeTalk Summits, getting to know Gentry Humphrey @gentrytwo3 at Jordan Brand, hooping in Undefeated 4s, helping out @croatianstyle of @projectblitz, fatherhood, his approach to collecting, and shares some unbelievable stories. Host: Jon Ratner @headzaintredee jratner@gmail.com SneakerDads.com Beats: Chili Banks

36. Bobbito Garcia @koolboblove (Part 2) May 20, 2021

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Bobbito Garcia aka @koolboblove joins SneakerDads (part 2/2) to discuss the connection between basketball, sneakers and hip-hop. He also talks about Air Force Zeros, which rappers had a nice sneaker game, helping Raekwon with the track “Sneakers” from the album Immobilarity, the state of the sneaker game today, working with @stretcharmstrong, Instagram lives, and shares some great stories only Bobbito could tell. Host: Jon Ratner @headzaintredee jratner@gmail.com Beats: Chili Banks

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