

The Complex Sneakers Podcast
Complex
On The Complex Sneakers Podcast. Joe La Puma, Matt Welty, and Upscale Vandal 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.
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Mar 26, 2021 • 1h 13min
Paul Mittleman on Making Sneaker History With Stussy, Adidas, and Converse
The Complex Sneakers Podcast is co-hosted by Joe La Puma, Brendan Dunne and Matt Welty. This week the guys speak to Paul Mittleman to discuss his work and mark at brands like Stussy, Adidas and Converse. Paul discusses what it was like being the Creative Director of Stussy at their early stages as well as what it was like working with Pharrell Williams, Kanye West, Nigo and Tyler The Creator. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 19, 2021 • 1h 13min
Jerry Lorenzo and Jason Mayden on Building the Future of Adidas
The Complex Sneakers Podcast is co-hosted by Joe La Puma, Brendan Dunne and Matt Welty. This week the guys speak to Jason Mayden and Jerry Lorenzo on what their future at Adidas will look like. The guys discuss how their partnership came to be, the importance of not trying to be in competition with Nike, and the impact they believe they will be able to bring to Adidas. Jerry Lorenzo also shares the story behind his 3 stripe tattoo as well as the conversations he's had with Kanye leading up to and after the deal was signed with Adidas. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 12, 2021 • 1h 13min
How Dave Ortiz Cooked Up the Classic Nike Air Max 90 “Bacon”
The Complex Sneakers Podcast is co-hosted by Joe La Puma, Brendan Dunne and Matt Welty. This week the guys speak to Dave Ortiz, a true New York legend and co-founder of the sneaker boutique, Dave's Quality Meats. Dave deep dives into his process as an artist and the many collabs he has been apart of over the years. He tells the story of how he came up with one sneaker in particular the Nike Air Max 90 "Bacon." Dave also talks about what lead him to move away from sneakers and what he hopes comes from the rerelease of the Nike Air Max 90 "Bacon." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 5, 2021 • 59min
Nike's Scandal and the World of Sneaker Reselling
The Complex Sneakers Podcast is co-hosted by Joe La Puma, Brendan Dunne and Matt Welty. This week the guys discuss the sneaker reselling business and its recent crossover moment with the resignation of Nike VP Ann Hebert after news broke about her son's reselling business. The guys deep dive into their own personal stories with reselling and when they first saw the beginning stages of what now has become its own industry.Related Articles:Nike VP Resigns After Family Tie to Sneaker Reseller Uncoveredhttps://www.complex.com/sneakers/nike-vp-ann-hebert-resigns-sneaker-reseller-west-coast-joe Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 26, 2021 • 1h 14min
Edison Chen on How CLOT’s Collaborations Connected the East and West
The Complex Sneakers Podcast is co-hosted by Joe La Puma, Brendan Dunne and Matt Welty. This week the guys talk to cultural icon, actor, musician and designer, Edison Chen, the founder of CLOT and designer of the Nike Air Max 1 Clot Kiss of Death. In this episode the guys talk about a number of sneakers Edison was able to create with Nike over the years as well as what he has coming out this year. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 19, 2021 • 1h 7min
Paul “P-Rod” Rodriguez Talks Landing His Dream Nike Deal
The Complex Sneakers Podcast is co-hosted by Joe La Puma, Brendan Dunne and Matt Welty. This week the guys talk to Paul Rodriguez, legendary skater and the first skater to ever receive a Nike signature shoe. Paul talks about what it was like becoming part of the brand, knowing Kobe Bryant, his sneaker releases to come and his most recent sneaker additions.Take Our Survey! https://www.survey.fan/complexsneakerspodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 12, 2021 • 1h 18min
How Bun B Became One of Rap's Most Connected Sneakerheads
The Complex Sneakers Podcast is co-hosted by Joe La Puma, Brendan Dunne and Matt Welty. This week the guys talk to the one and only, Bun B. Bun B shares how he became so connected in the sneaker game and shares his newest addition to his collection, the Air Jordan 1 Retro High Trophy Room Chicago.Take Our Survey! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 5, 2021 • 1h 33min
Brooklyn Projects' Dom DeLuca Relives the Heyday of Nike SB in Hollywood
The Complex Sneakers Podcast is hosted by Joe La Puma, Brendan Dunne, and Matt Welty. This week the guys host, Dom DeLuca, the owner of the first skate shop to invade Hollywood, Brooklyn Projects. In this episode the guys go back in time to the beginning of Dom's love for sneakers and end with his imprint on the sneaker industry. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 29, 2021 • 57min
Discussing Jordans, Nike SB Dunks, and Air Yeezys From Our Sneaker of the Year Book
Complex Sneakers Podcast hosts Joe La Puma, Brendan Dunne, and Matt Welty break down the Complex "Sneaker of the Year" book. Get your copy of the book here: https://www.complex.com/sneaker-of-the-year-the-best-since-85-book Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 22, 2021 • 1h 25min
Marc Eckō’s Complex Sneaker History
The Complex Sneakers Podcast is co-hosted by Joe La Puma, Brendan Dunne and Matt Welty. This week the guys host Marc Eckō the founder of Eckō Unlimited and Complex. He shares stories of his start at Rutgers, moments with Kanye West, and what it was like turning ComplexCon from a concept to a reality. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.


