Run The World Podcast: Recent Episodes

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David chats with The Camp0ut and James Barcenas about the upcoming Air Max Day and the current state of Nike.

Dave: @jusdave3_2
Mike: @thecamp0ut
James: @thekid.james

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Dave sits down for a one-on-one chat with Canadian sneakerhead James Williams.

David: jusdave3_2
James: @jamesbwill2

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David sits down with Erik and Jon to discuss whether Concepts is on the decline and the presence of gatekeeping in the New Balance community.

Dave: @jusdave3_2
Erik: @gopre5k
Jon: @headzaintredee

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On the twenty-fifth episode of Run The World, the guys discuss a variety of topics: from the recent events at Travis Scott's Astroworld Festival and its potential impact on his Nike collabs, if New Balance 550s are the new Air Force 1, and how a recent law in the US may impact resellers. David is joined by Ricco, Jon and James.

Dave: @jusdave3_2
James: @thekid.james
Jon: @headzaintredee
Ricco: @riccomachadotorres

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Dave chats the current state of the sneaker world and laments on how it once was with Jon Ratner and the Camp0ut, Mikey Dabb.

Dave: @jusdave3_2
Mike: @thecamp0ut
Jon: @headzaintredee

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Dave chats with Epsilon Magazine creator Oliver Berg about sneakers, camp-outs, raffles and more.

Dave: @jusdave3_2
Olver: @oliverberg_
Epsilon: @epsilonmagazine

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Erik and Mark join Dave to revisit the strengths and weaknesses of New Balance.

Dave: @jusdave3_2
Erik: @gopre5k
Mark: @gassoles

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David and Garet chat about recent collaborations versus general releases and ask whether GRs have become cooler than current collabs.

Dave: @jusdave3_2
Garet: @blk.seal

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Dave chats with Erik, James and Justin about once-great sneaker shops who have been missing in the world of collaborations.

Dave: @jusdave3_2
James: @thekid.james
Justin: @dude353637
Erik: @gopre5k

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Dave chats with James Barcenas from 'Off The Cut' about sneakers.

Dave: @jusdave3_2
James: @thekid.james

Find 'Off The Cut' on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/c/OffTheCut

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Dave sits down with Robert Ljuba, Kalby Tober, James William, Reza Farahani, and Jon Ratner to talk about the first half of the year in sneakers.

Dave: @jusdave3_2
Robert: @robertljuba
Kalby: @justkalby
James: @jamesbwill2
Reza: @indy.sneakers
Jon: @headzaintredee

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Dave sits down with Erik Lindberg, James Barcenas, Paulo Gomes-Dacosta and Justin Cherian to talk about the first half of the year in sneakers.

Dave: @jusdave3_2
James: @thekid.james
Paulo: @bostonsbest1
Justin: @dude353637
Erik: @gopre5k

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Dave talks clothing and apparel with Greg from the Sneak Diss and the Camp0ut, Mikey Dabb. Dave: @jusdave3_2 Greg: @thesneakdiss_sneaker_podcast Mike: @thecamp0ut

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Dave talks clothing and apparel with Greg from the Sneak Diss and the Camp0ut, Mikey Dabb.

Dave: @jusdave3_2
Greg: @thesneakdiss_sneaker_podcast
Mike: @thecamp0ut

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Dave chats sneakers with the creator of the Sneaker Dads podcast Jon Ratner.

Find Jon on Instagram: @headzaintredee
Sneaker Dads: @sneakerdads
Dave: jusdave3_2

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In the fourteenth episode of the Run The World Podcast the team define what makes a sneaker a grail and discuss some of their most hunted pairs. Featuring guests James Barcenas, Eric Alvarez, Justin Cherian and Garet Feimster. Hosted by David Blackmon.

Find the team on Instagram:
Dave: @jusdave3_2
James: @thekid.james
Eric: @i_americ_a
Justin: @dude353637
Garet: @blk.seal

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In the thirteenth episode of the Run The World Podcast the team discuss and the legal boundaries of custom sneakers, from the Shoe Surgeon and Mache to Lil Nas X's recent controversial "Satan Shoes." Featuring guests Eric Alvarez and Zak Kurtz. Hosted by David Blackmon.

Find the team on Instagram:
Dave: @jusdave3_2
Eric: @i_americ_a
Zak: @sneakerlawfirm

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In the twelfth episode of the Run The World Podcast the team discuss New Balance's best European collaborations and the naming of Teddy Santis as New Balance's new creative director. Featuring guests Robert Ljuba, Oliver Berg and Reza Farahani. Hosted by David Blackmon.

Find the team on Instagram:
Dave: @jusdave32Robert: @robertljuba
Oliver: @oliverberg_
Reza: @indy.sneakers

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Dave sits down to chat sneakers with Patrick Dempsey AKA @sneakergrandpa.

Hosted by David Blackmon - @jusdave3_2
Edited by Joshua Nichol - @100bandits

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In the tenth episode of the Run The World Podcast the team discuss the dominance of retros in the sneaker game, how they square up against new tech and what pairs still need to be retro'd. Featuring guests Vinny Pomilla, James Barcenas, James Williams and Ricco Machado-Torres. Hosted by David Blackmon.

Find the team on Instagram:
Dave: @jusdave32Vinny: @vin_the_chin
James (US): @thekid.james
James (Canada): @jamesbwill2
Ricco: @riccomachadotorres

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In the ninth episode of the Run The World Podcast the team talk about an often overlooked but mandatory aspect of collecting sneakers -- budgeting. Featuring guests Vinny Pomilla, James Williams, Justin Cherian and Garet Feimster. Hosted by David Blackmon.

Find the team on Instagram:
Dave: @jusdave32Vinny: @vin_the_chin
Justin: @dude353637
James: @jamesbwill2
Garet: @blk.seal

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In the eight episode of the Run The World Podcast the team talk about the biggest brand in the sneaker world: Nike. Featuring guests Ruby Lopez, Jonathan Ratner and James Barcenas. Hosted by David Blackmon.

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In the seventh episode of the Run The World Podcast the team move on from Nike and Adidas and talk about the appeal of the smaller brands, such as Kangaroos, Sneep Crew, Sonra, Asics, Saucony and Mizuno, touching on New Balance as well. Featuring guests Max Lowe, Robert Ljuba, Ricco Machado-Torres and Justin Cherian. Hosted by David Blackmon.

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In the sixth episode of the Run The World Podcast the team talk about sneaker "culture" and hear some great stories from a true OG sneakerhead. Featuring guests Brian Coffey, DJ Swavor, Ricco Machado-Torres and James Barcenas. Hosted by David Blackmon.

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In the fifth episode of the Run The World Podcast the team talk about New Balance, how 2020 was a landmark year for them, which silhouettes worked and which didn't, and if the hype will continue. Featuring guests Paolo Gomes-Dacosta and Garet Feimster. Hosted by David Blackmon and Joshua Nichol.

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In the fourth episode of the Run The World Podcast the team talk about recent releases from Todd Snyder and Trophy Room and some of the issues behind sneaker reselling. Featuring guests James Barcenas, Ricco Machado-Torres and Mike Dabb. Hosted by David Blackmon.

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In the third episode of the Run The World Podcast we talk about all things to do with sneaker collaborations, from what makes a great collab to what brands/stores should do when collaborators step out of line. Featuring guests James Barcenas and Jim Souza.

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In the second episode of the Run The World Podcast we talk about Ronnie Fieg, what he's done for the sneaker world and how and when he's missed. Featuring guests Paolo Gomes-Dacosta, Mike Dabb and Ricco Machado-Torres.

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In the second episode of the Run The World Podcast we talk about Ronnie Fieg, what he's done for the sneaker world and how and when he's missed. Featuring guests Paolo Gomes-Dacosta, Mike Dabb and Ricco Machado-Torres.

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In the first episode of the Run The World Podcast we take a look at the Jordan Brand and Dior sneaker collaboration, the Air Dior 1. Is this sneaker really worthy of being deemed one of the best sneakers of 2020? Or is it an insult to fans of sneakers who have made Jordan Brand the beast it is today? Featuring guests Ricco Machado-Torres and Francesco Sannicandro. Hosted by David Blackmon and Joshua Nichol.

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In the first episode of the Run The World Podcast we take a look at the Jordan Brand and Dior sneaker collaboration, the Air Dior 1. Is this sneaker really worthy of being deemed one of the best sneakers of 2020? Or is it an insult to fans of sneakers who have made Jordan Brand the beast it is today? Featuring guests Ricco Machado-Torres and Francesco Sannicandro. Hosted by David Blackmon and Joshua Nichol.