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The Tom Dupree Show  |  Podcast Show Notes The Nike Cautionary Tale: What Happens When Leadership Loses Touch With Its Customers The Tom Dupree Show  |  Dupree Financial Group  |  dupreefinancial.com  |  859-233-0400 Episode Description Nike spent decades building one of the most recognized brands on the planet — the Swoosh, the Air Jordan, high-heat basketball shoes that consumers lined up for, and a presence in every major sporting goods retailer in the world. Then, in 2020, the company handed its future to a CEO who believed physical retail was a dying model, and what followed became a study in how quickly a great company can lose its way. Tom Dupree and analyst Michael Dawahare walk through the full arc of Nike’s rise and decline — from its origins in performance athletics to a stock that traded at $180 and has since fallen to around $44. They examine the strategic decisions that caused the damage, the board failures that let it compound, and what retirement investors can take directly from the story. “You cannot put your own lenses on the lenses of your customer — you have to ask how they see the world, not how you see it.” Topics Covered • How Nike’s origins in performance athletics shaped the brand — and why that foundation was eventually abandoned • The 2020 appointment of CEO John Donahoe and the pivot toward a direct-to-consumer distribution model • Why walking away from wholesale partners like Foot Locker and specialty running stores was a catastrophic miscalculation • How competitors — HOKA, On Cloud, New Balance, ASICS, and Brooks — filled the shelf space Nike gave away • The role of groupthink and board failure in allowing the strategy to continue long after warning signs appeared • The Jordan Brand challenge: what happens when a generational endorsement ages out with no succession plan • Nike’s attempted course correction, the arrival of new CEO Elliott Hill, and why recovery is proving harder than expected • The parallel between Nike’s story and retirement portfolio management: proven strategy, fundamentals, and the danger of chasing new models Key Takeaways • Know what your portfolio is actually built on. The moment Nike shifted focus from technical performance products, competitors filled the gap. The same risk applies when an investment strategy drifts from its core principles. • Never surrender your shelf space. Giving up distribution — or abandoning a proven income strategy during volatility — is almost impossible to reverse. Re-entry is rarely seamless. • Leadership bias is one of the most expensive mistakes in business. Donahoe was an outstanding digital executive who ran a physical consumer company through a digital lens. Bias in a CEO — or a portfolio manager — costs real money. • Boards exist to prevent catastrophic decisions. Most don’t. Nike’s board approved a strategy that effectively fired its wholesale customer base. Institutional oversight is only as good as the willingness to ask uncomfortable questions. • Consumer loyalty, once transferred, is remarkably sticky. Runners who switched to HOKA or On Cloud did not come back. When a customer finds something they prefer, you may have lost them for good. • Recovery takes far longer than the damage itself. Nearly two years into Elliott Hill’s tenure, Nike still cannot get traction. A few years of bad decisions can take a decade to undo — in business and in retirement portfolios. • Proven strategies deserve skepticism about replacement, not abandonment. When a new model sounds compelling, always ask: What is the process? Has it been tested? And who benefits when you believe in it? About The Tom Dupree Show The Tom Dupree Show is hosted by Tom Dupree, founder of Dupree Financial Group and a 47-year veteran of the investment business. Each episode covers the financial topics that matter most to retirees and those approaching retirement — in plain English, without the Wall Street spin. Dupree Financial Group is a fee-only, fiduciary Registered Investment Advisory firm based in Lexington, Kentucky. The firm manages separately managed accounts focused on income-generating, dividend-paying portfolios — no products sold, no commissions, no conflicts of interest. Past episodes are available at dupreefinancial.com under the Radio tab. Schedule a Complimentary Portfolio Review If you’re not sure whether your portfolio is built on the same principles Nike abandoned — proven strategy, staying close to what works, and never losing sight of the fundamentals — we’ll take a look. No charge. No pressure. Just an honest conversation about what you own and whether it’s working for you. Call: 859-233-0400  |  Visit: dupreefinancial.com Dupree Financial Group is a Registered Investment Adviser (RIA) registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Registration does not imply a certain level of skill or training. The information presented on this podcast is for educational purposes only and should not be construed as personalized investment advice. Past performance is not indicative of future results. Investing involves risk, including the potential loss of principal. Please consult a qualified financial professional before making investment decisions. The post Nike’s Fall: Leadership Lessons for Retirement Investors appeared first on Dupree Financial.

In this episode I'm looking at the brand that charges more and wondering if raising prices in an on-the-ground recession is the smartest move?  Also, upcoming pairs! Thanks as always for listening AFS Squad! Shoutout to the Patrons: Kingsley G, Tristan S, Joshua N, John You can support this podcast, get your name listed above and get early access to episodes (paid tier) at: Patreon.com/ActualFanOfSneakers

This week, we welcome back Cam Porter! We check out the trailer for “The Hawk” (we don't like it.) Then, it's being eager to grow old, preferred facial hair, and learning about reverse mortgages. Plus, the lawlessness of the 1980s, the shitty kickass graphics of Super NES StarFox, and the legacy of Air Jordans. We also discuss the Muppet Mount Rushmore.

There are companies that sell shoes. And then there are companies that shape the way an entire generation experiences them. Eastbay was the latter... and most people have no idea how improbable the whole thing was.Art Juedes and Rick Gering started Eastbay out of a store in Wausau, Wisconsin. Two coaches with 16 years of combined college education, zero business courses between them, and a vision that shoe stores in this country were failing athletes. No one specialized. No one had inventory. No one knew what they were talking about when you called. So Art and Rick decided they would be the ones who did.What followed was one of the most consequential stories in sneaker history... one that most of us lived through without ever knowing the people behind it.In this episode of Outside The Box, Nick sits down with Art and Rick to talk about the moment Nike pulled 40% of their business overnight because Eastbay was too successful at mail order, how Shaquille O'Neal showing up to a Nike meeting in all Eastbay gear helped get them the exclusive back, the tent sales in Wausau where Air Jordans moved out of a parking lot and lines stretched for half a mile, Kevin Plank pitching Under Armour to them before Under Armour was anything, and why they invested $100,000 in a digital camera in 1989 so they could produce a catalog every three weeks while Phil Knight was asking how they did it so fast.Nick's personal connection to Eastbay runs deep... four siblings fighting over one catalog until his mom finally ordered a fifth. He built the original Eastbay Blog for Sole Collector. And this conversation is, as he puts it, probably one of the most important sneaker history conversations he's ever had on any show.Art and Rick's new book, The Book of Eastbay, is available now at BookofEastBay.com. All profits go to the Little Warriors Foundation, a childhood cancer charity.More Sneaker Business Insights at TheSneakerNewsletter.com

There are companies that sell shoes. And then there are companies that shape the way an entire generation experiences them. Eastbay was the latter... and most people have no idea how improbable the whole thing was.Art Juedes and Rick Gering started Eastbay out of a store in Wausau, Wisconsin. Two coaches with 16 years of combined college education, zero business courses between them, and a vision that shoe stores in this country were failing athletes. No one specialized. No one had inventory. No one knew what they were talking about when you called. So Art and Rick decided they would be the ones who did.What followed was one of the most consequential stories in sneaker history... one that most of us lived through without ever knowing the people behind it.In this episode of Outside The Box, Nick sits down with Art and Rick to talk about the moment Nike pulled 40% of their business overnight because Eastbay was too successful at mail order, how Shaquille O'Neal showing up to a Nike meeting in all Eastbay gear helped get them the exclusive back, the tent sales in Wausau where Air Jordans moved out of a parking lot and lines stretched for half a mile, Kevin Plank pitching Under Armour to them before Under Armour was anything, and why they invested $100,000 in a digital camera in 1989 so they could produce a catalog every three weeks while Phil Knight was asking how they did it so fast.Nick's personal connection to Eastbay runs deep... four siblings fighting over one catalog until his mom finally ordered a fifth. He built the original Eastbay Blog for Sole Collector. And this conversation is, as he puts it, probably one of the most important sneaker history conversations he's ever had on any show.Art and Rick's new book, The Book of Eastbay, is available now at BookofEastBay.com. All profits go to the Little Warriors Foundation, a childhood cancer charity.More Sneaker Business Insights at TheSneakerNewsletter.com

Somewhere right now, a kid is kicking a ball in the street while a stadium across the world is holding its breath for a final-second win. We love sports because they create instant shared meaning, but the part most fans never see is the structure that makes those moments travel, repeat, and endure. For World IP Day 2026, we're celebrating “IP and sports” with a playful challenge that lands on a serious point: intellectual property is what helps sport scale.We break down the real sports business engine behind broadcasting rights, sponsorships, merchandising, and the rising value of sports data. Then we put the ideas to the test with “Who Wants To Own The Stadium,” a quick game that connects familiar examples to the core IP tools: patents, trademarks, copyright, licensing, and industrial design. Nike Flyknit shows how a patented invention can become a platform across product lines. The Nike swoosh shows how a trademark becomes trust, culture, and belonging. Madden NFL shows how copyright and licensing can turn a league into interactive entertainment. Air Jordan 1 shows how product design can become a collectible icon and a long-term asset.By the end, we tie everything together into a practical takeaway for founders, creators, lawyers, and curious fans: sports value is built on more than performance, and good IP strategy helps innovation travel, brands grow, and creators get rewarded. If you enjoy plain talk about intellectual property and sports law, subscribe, share the episode with your network, and leave us a review so more listeners can find Intangibilia.Send us Fan MailCheck out "Protection for the Inventive Mind" – available now on Amazon in print and Kindle formats.The views and opinions expressed (by the host and guest(s)) in this podcast are strictly their own and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the entities with which they may be affiliated. This podcast should in no way be construed as promoting or criticizing any particular government policy, institutional position, private interest or commercial entity. Any content provided is for informational and educational purposes only.

Send us Fan MailUn gol se entiende en cualquier parte del mundo… pero lo que permite que ese gol llegue a millones, mueva dinero y cree cultura tiene nombre y apellido: propiedad intelectual. Hoy celebramos el Día Mundial de la Propiedad Intelectual 2026 con un tema que se siente en la piel: API y deporte, creatividad en movimiento y estrategia detrás del espectáculo.Nos vamos por capas, desde lo emocional hasta lo económico, para ver cómo el deporte se convierte en un ecosistema completo de derechos de transmisión, patrocinios, mercancía, datos, eventos y tecnología. Luego lo aterrizamos con un juego tipo trivia, “¿Quién quiere ser dueño del estadio?”, donde conectamos conceptos legales con ejemplos reales que tú has visto, usado o jugado.Hablamos de patentes con Nike Flyknit y la idea de que una invención gana valor cuando se vuelve plataforma. Entramos a marcas con el swoosh y cómo un símbolo puede cargar décadas de significado, confianza y pertenencia. Bajamos al derecho de autor y al licenciamiento con Madden NFL, un mapa perfecto de cómo se coordinan equipos, logos, uniformes, jugadores, estadísticas y contenido audiovisual. Y cerramos con diseño industrial y el Air Jordan 1, prueba viva de que una forma reconocible puede convertirse en memoria cultural y en un activo que dura generaciones.Si te interesa el deporte, el entretenimiento, el marketing deportivo o el negocio de la innovación, este viaje te va a ordenar la cabeza. Dale play, compártelo con alguien que ama los tenis o los deportes, y déjanos una reseña: ¿cuál ejemplo te hizo ver la PI con otros ojos?Descubre Protección para la Mente Inventiva – ya disponible en Amazon en formatos impreso y Kindle.Las opiniones expresadas por la host y los invitados en este pódcast son exclusivamente personales y propias, estas no reflejan necesariamente la política o postura oficial de las entidades con las que puedan estar vinculados. Este pódcast no debe interpretarse como una promoción ni una crítica a ninguna política gubernamental, posición institucional, interés privado o entidad comercial. Todo el contenido presentado tiene fines informativos y educativos.

Michael Jordan earned about $90 million from his entire NBA career. Last year alone, he made $300 million — almost all of it from Nike, because of one clause his mom pushed for before he ever played a pro game: a 25% royalty on any shoe sold with his likeness. In this episode, Ray breaks down three decisions that dwarfed entire careers — Jordan's royalty, Bill Gates' non-exclusive license on QDOS that built Microsoft, and George Lucas trading $500K of his directing fee for Star Wars merchandising rights. The pattern isn't luck. These decisions never announce themselves as the big one — and most founders miss them because they're too buried in small stuff to notice.What You'll Learn in This Episode:How Jordan's mom turned a $2.5M shoe deal into a multi-billion dollar empire — and the one-line carve-out Bill Gates used to build MicrosoftWhy decision fatigue on small stuff is costing you the decisions that actually move the needleHow to create the headspace required to recognize high-leverage moments when they show up//Welcome to The Ray J. Green Show, your destination for tips on sales, strategy, and self-mastery from an operator, not a guru.About Ray:→ Former Managing Director of National Small & Midsize Business at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, where he doubled revenue per sale in fundraising, led the first increase in SMB membership, co-built a national Mid-Market sales channel, and more.→ Former CEO operator for several investor groups where he led turnarounds of recently acquired small businesses.→ Current founder of MSP Sales Partners, where we currently help IT companies scale sales: www.MSPSalesPartners.com→ Current Sales & Sales Management Expert in Residence at the world's largest IT business mastermind.→ Current Managing Partner of Repeatable Revenue Ventures, where we scale B2B companies we have equity in: www.RayJGreen.com//Follow Ray on:YouTube | LinkedIn | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram

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In this episode, we sit down with Andrew Dutton, a middle school digital media teacher, photographer, and sneaker enthusiast with over 400,000 Instagram followers. Andrew shares his journey from childhood basketball player captivated by athletic footwear to becoming a recognized sneaker photographer and collector. He discusses how he integrates his passion for sneakers into his teaching, using them as conversation starters and creative assignments for his students. The conversation explores the intersection of art, fashion, and function in sneaker culture, as well as Andrew's process for balancing his professional life, family responsibilities, and creative pursuits. Episode Highlights 00:00:10: Christopher Robbins introduces the Helping Families Be Happy podcast and welcomes guest Andrew Dutton, a photographer and middle school digital media teacher who has built a following of over 400,000 on Instagram through sneaker photography. 00:01:49: Andrew thanks Christopher for having him on the podcast. 00:01:52: Christopher discusses his own limited knowledge of sneakers, mentioning Chuck Taylor Converse sneakers from his youth and a recent experience unknowingly purchasing Hokas. 00:02:15: Andrew responds that original Chuck Taylor sneakers would probably be worth something nice today. 00:02:23: Christopher shares his story about buying Hoka sneakers without realizing their brand significance until a fashion-conscious friend pointed it out. 00:03:01: Andrew explains how his love of sneakers began with childhood basketball, watching NBA players on ESPN, and receiving Eastbay catalogs in the mail where his parents would order shoes. 00:03:50: Andrew describes keeping those Eastbay magazines and dreaming about Air Jordan shoes that were too expensive for his family, and how wearing cool basketball shoes after the season made him feel important. 00:04:37: Andrew discusses how the feeling of wearing special shoes has stayed with him into adulthood, now viewing sneakers as wearable art created through collaborative design processes. 00:05:43: Christopher asks when Andrew transitioned from viewing sneakers as products to seeing them as art. 00:05:55: Andrew explains that after college and entering teaching, he began questioning his desire for footwear more deeply and appreciating the artistic process, including hand-sketched designs of early Michael Jordan shoes. 00:07:08: Christopher asks about Andrew wearing different shoes every day as a middle school teacher and how it has become a focal point in his classroom. 00:07:22: Andrew confirms he wears his extensive sneaker collection to class as part of being authentic to himself, using shoes as conversation starters to build relationships and trust with students. 00:08:09: Christopher inquires whether Andrew uses shoes to teach specific principles. 00:08:16: Andrew describes a signature assignment where students design their own dream shoe after mastering Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop, encouraging them to tell personal stories through footwear design. 00:09:32: Christopher praises Andrew for inspiring creative thinking in the next generation and asks about his Instagram account with over 400,000 followers 00:09:55: Andrew explains that his Instagram journey began during the pandemic when he couldn't spend time with friends who shared his interest in sneakers, combining his existing photography passion with his love of footwear. 00:10:40: Andrew details how boredom during COVID led him to experiment with photographing shoes using his camera rather than just taking phone snapshots, combining two passions into a never-ending creative process. 00:11:30: Christopher poses a financial question about how Andrew budgets for purchasing so many shoes on a teacher's salary. 00:11:37: Andrew explains his approach of buying and selling shoes over years of patient collecting, advising that no sneaker is worth going into debt for and describing a carousel system of funding new purchases through sales. 00:12:20: Christopher asks how Andrew balances teaching, parenting two young children, and his sneaker passion. 00:12:31: Andrew describes his routine of working during the day, spending time with family after school, and then unwinding in his basement studio taking pictures after the kids are in bed.  00:13:10: Christopher asks for Andrew's advice to people wanting to lean into their creative passions. 00:13:38: Andrew advises not being afraid of failure, explaining that learning is a process of figuring out what works and doesn't work, and encouraging people to enjoy the creative process rather than expecting immediate mastery. 00:14:31: Christopher asks about Andrew's favorite pair of sneakers 00:14:38: Andrew explains that his favorite changes constantly with new releases, but the Air Jordan 2 model holds special significance as the first signature Jordan shoe he could afford as a junior or senior in high school. 00:15:32: Christopher asks where listeners can find Andrew online 00:15:52: Andrew directs people to his Instagram account at Ad double Sneaks and mentions having a YouTube channel though he's not active there. 00:16:07: Christopher concludes the podcast by thanking Famis for support, encouraging listeners to subscribe and leave reviews, and promoting Andrew's book "The Art of the Sneaker: Form and Function through the Lens of a Collector" Key Takeaways Passion can evolve from childhood interests into meaningful adult pursuits that combine multiple skills and interests, as Andrew's love of basketball footwear developed into professional photography and teaching. Authenticity in professional settings, such as bringing personal interests into the classroom, can be a powerful tool for building relationships and engaging students in creative learning Creative hobbies can be financially sustainable through strategic buying and selling, rather than requiring unlimited resources or going into debt. The key to pursuing creative passions is overcoming fear of failure and embracing the learning process, understanding that mastery takes time and experimentation. Sneakers represent more than functional footwear—they embody design artistry, cultural significance, personal expression, and storytelling through material choices, colors, and collaborative creative processes. Work-life balance is achievable by intentionally scheduling creative time as a form of personal rejuvenation, rather than viewing hobbies as competing with family responsibilities. Quotable Moments "I don't wanna separate who I am from what I'm teaching, so like, I'm gonna be myself, whether, you know, I'm talking to you on a podcast or whether I run into you in the grocery store or whether I'm teaching kids in the classroom, I'm, I wanna be myself all the time." "No sneakers worth going into debt for, so please don't do that." "My unwind time and my mind freeing activity is just taking pictures." "Don't be afraid of failing, because I feel like that's the biggest hurdle that people have to get over is if you start something and you do what you're creatively pursuing and you think that it's not good quality or it doesn't meet whatever standard that you have in your mind, you're just starting. It's okay." "Learning's not an easy process. It's a process of figuring out what works and what doesn't work. And if you can learn to enjoy that process, then your creativity will just continue to blossom because you're having fun figuring things out."

This is about basketball shoes and the journey we've gone through as a society to find the perfect sneaker for the sport. Hear how Nike, Converse, and Reebok battled it out on the court. "It's game time! Get your Hanes on, lace up your Nikes, grab your Wheaties and your Gatorade, and we'll pick up a Big Mac on the way to the ballpark." -Newman from Space Jam

Recovery is possible! If you don't believe me then ask Chris (BIG MAC) MCArthur whose been in recovery for over seventeen years or his wife (AIR) Jordan who just celebrated eleven.Tney both agreed that nothing can be better than those years of blessed sobriety except GOD bringing them together in a love story that could only be written in the stars. Jordan says that her eleventh year in recovery has given her clarity, peacefulness and power but nothing could be better than finding the man who she could truly connect with on a spiritual level. She said their connection felt like the calmness of the ocean while her husband declared that if he had to redo his journey of darkness a thousand times that it would all be worth it, if it ended with him being with Jordan. Both of them contribute their success of their relationship to hard work faith, and their own individual journey in recovery. Recovery is possible for those who seek it, and so is love and this episode will prove it. The Movement with Mongo proudly presents an episode that it simply calls - Oceans eleven: Jordan was at the end!

Recovery is possible! If you don't believe me then ask Chris (BIG MAC) MCArthur whose been in recovery for over seventeen years or his wife (AIR) Jordan who just celebrated eleven.Tney both agreed that nothing can be better than those years of blessed sobriety except GOD bringing them together in a love story that could only be written in the stars. Jordan says that her eleventh year in recovery has given her clarity, peacefulness and power but nothing could be better than finding the man who she could truly connect with on a spiritual level. She said their connection felt like the calmness of the ocean while her husband declared that if he had to redo his journey of darkness a thousand times that it would all be worth it, if it ended with him being with Jordan. Both of them contribute their success of their relationship to hard work faith, and their own individual journey in recovery. Recovery is possible for those who seek it, and so is love and this episode will prove it. The Movement with Mongo proudly presents an episode that it simply calls - Oceans eleven: Jordan was at the end!

On this week's episode of the Beyond Kicks Podcast, Charley & Seth take a look at the new "Brick after Brick" Air Jordan 4 from Nigel Sylvester, Kith's ON collection, and much more. _________________________

The Sole Free Awards celebrate the biggest moments in sneakers, music, fashion, and culture, and this year's celebration brought together legendary voices who helped shape the culture.Special appearances from Posdnuos (De La Soul), Chuck D, Fat Joe, Nigel Sylvester and Mark Ronson helped honor the artists, innovators, and collaborations that pushed culture forward in 2026.From Sneaker of the Year to Most Stylish New Yorker and the Lifetime Achievement Award, the Sole Free Awards spotlight the creators who continue to inspire the worlds of hip-hop, sneakers, and street culture.

You may think you know Lala Kent from watching her on Vanderpump Rules or The Valley, but Danielle is going way back in time to learn about “Lauren from Utah.” Lala shares what it was growing up outside the LDS Church and we hear her thoughts on the rise of Mormons on reality TV. And nothing is off limits, including a casual chat about boob jobs and her unlikely friendship with Ambyr Childers, which started from their scandal filled history with an ex. You’ll be shocked to find out how much Lala and Danielle have in common, from experimental beauty treatments to a passion for Air Jordans, all on this week’s new Teen Beat!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Celebrate Michael Jordan's birthday with The Format Podcast! We're diving into the legendary career of NBA icon Michael Jordan, from his six Chicago Bulls championships to his evolving billion-dollar business empire. We explore why the Jordan Brand and his relentless winner's mindset still define greatness in 2026. Whether you're a fan of Air Jordan sneakers or high-stakes basketball history, join us as we honor the GOAT.If you want to support, every little bit helps!We appreciate SuperChats, or you can donate:CashApp: $TheFormatPodcastVenmo: TheFormatPodcast

Celebrate Michael Jordan's birthday with The Format Podcast! We're diving into the legendary career of NBA icon Michael Jordan, from his six Chicago Bulls championships to his evolving billion-dollar business empire. We explore why the Jordan Brand and his relentless winner's mindset still define greatness in 2026. Whether you're a fan of Air Jordan sneakers or high-stakes basketball history, join us as we honor the GOAT.If you want to support, every little bit helps!We appreciate SuperChats, or you can donate:CashApp: $TheFormatPodcastVenmo: TheFormatPodcast

Jayson Tatum hits the 40 week mark of his recovery. We lay out what sources, insiders, and even players are saying about the superstar's impending return...What are the pre-requisites for being the next face of the league? Our panel puts their criteria to the test to see who's closest to meeting it..The summer of LeBron is looming. How his decision this July could send MASSIVE shockwaves through not just LA but the rest of the league. What will the vibes be like in Milwaukee when Giannis returns? And what's this summer look like in Milwaukee? Our panel bust out their crystal balls..You've heard of Air Jordan, but what about Rare Jordan? Our producers dug DEEP into the archives to find some high flying highlights you haven't seen before Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jayson Tatum hits the 40 week mark of his recovery. We lay out what sources, insiders, and even players are saying about the superstar's impending return...What are the pre-requisites for being the next face of the league? Our panel puts their criteria to the test to see who's closest to meeting it..The summer of LeBron is looming. How his decision this July could send MASSIVE shockwaves through not just LA but the rest of the league. What will the vibes be like in Milwaukee when Giannis returns? And what's this summer look like in Milwaukee? Our panel bust out their crystal balls..You've heard of Air Jordan, but what about Rare Jordan? Our producers dug DEEP into the archives to find some high flying highlights you haven't seen before Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Like many private companies, Nike has implemented diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives in its workplace. The Trump Administration has long been a vocal critic of such policies. On the first day of his second term, President Trump signed an executive order, titled “Ending Radical And Wasteful Government DEI Programs And Preferencing.“ The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission recently disclosed it's investigating Nike for “systemic allegations of DEI-related intentional race discrimination” against white workers. Nike does have regional ties – with headquarters in Beaverton, Oregon. But... this is Nike: “Just Do It” and Air Jordans. We’re talking about a global entity, and this investigation could have wide ranging implications for employment practices nationwide. Guests: Rebecca Davis O'Brien, a labor reporter at The New York Times Related links: EEOC Files Subpoena Enforcement Action Against NIKE | U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission Nike, Accused of Bias Against White Workers, Is Under Federal Investigation - The New York Times What to Know About the Federal Investigation Into Nike - The New York Times Nike and Trump’s Supporters Have Been on a Collision Course for Years - The New York Times Thank you to the supporters of KUOW, you help make this show possible! If you want to help out, go to kuow.org/donate/soundsidenotes Soundside is a production of KUOW in Seattle, a proud member of the NPR Network.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's like eBay - but run by the Canadian government. The GC Surplus site sells everything from ATVs used by the military to Air Jordan sneakers confiscated at the border. Robyn Bresnahan gets a tour of the Ottawa warehouse - where she discovers the most gobsmacking item of all.

Drift off with a calm bedtime reading about Air Jordans, designed to support sleep and ease insomnia through gentle learning. This calm bedtime reading blends soothing facts with a relaxed pace, helping quiet a busy mind and guide you toward sleep even on restless nights of insomnia. In this episode, Benjamin explores the history and cultural impact of Air Jordans, sharing how these iconic sneakers shaped sports, fashion, and popular culture, all while maintaining a peaceful, unhurried rhythm. You'll learn something new as you relax, with no whispering—just calm, fact-filled bedtime reading delivered in Benjamin's steady, comforting cadence. This episode is ideal for easing stress, reducing anxiety, and helping with insomnia or sleeplessness as you wind down at the end of the day. Settle in, press play, and let your thoughts slow as you drift gently toward rest. Happy sleeping! Read with permission from Air Jordan, Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Air_Jordan), licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We recorded this special live episode of Design Better at Sequoia Capital in Silicon Valley, with our Experts in Residence: Irene Au, Kevin Bethune, and James Buckhouse. Longtime listeners will recognize these names—Irene appeared on Episode 1 of Design Better, we explored Kevin's remarkable journey from nuclear engineer to Air Jordan designer in episode 72, and we visited James at Sequoia Capital for a live AMA last year. Together, they've shaped how businesses build, how design operates at scale, and how creativity thrives inside technology and venture capital. Irene Au led the design practices at Yahoo! and Google during their formative years. Now a Design Partner at Khosla Ventures, she coaches designers, executives, and founders from seed stage through exit. Kevin Bethune is a multidisciplinary design and innovation executive. His career spans nuclear engineering, product creation at Nike, and formal design training at ArtCenter. Kevin wrote two MIT Press books—Reimagining Design and Nonlinear. And he's the host of the TV show, America ByDesign on CBS. James Buckhouse is a Design Partner at Sequoia working with founders from idea to IPO to design companies, products, and cultures. His multidisciplinary career spans film (Shrek, Madagascar, The Matrix), fine art (exhibited at the Whitney Biennial and Guggenheim), ballet, and technology (Senior Experience Architect at Twitter). Over the course of this conversation, we cover the evolution of design in technology, the value of diverse backgrounds in design, how technology is reshaping what designers do and how they work, cross-cultural design perspectives, and much more. *** Premium Episodes on Design Better This ad-supported episode is available to everyone. If you'd like to hear it ad-free, upgrade to our premium subscription, where you'll get an additional 2 ad-free episodes per month (4 total). Premium subscribers also get access to the documentary Design Disruptors and our growing library of books: You'll also get access to our monthly AMAs with former guests, ad-free episodes, discounts and early access to workshops, and our monthly newsletter The Brief that compiles salient insights, quotes, readings, and creative processes uncovered in the show. And subscribers at the annual level now get access to the Design Better Toolkit, which gets you major discounts and free access to tools and courses that will help you unlock new skills, make your workflow more efficient, and take your creativity further. Upgrade to paid *** If you're interested in sponsoring the show, please contact us at: sponsors@thecuriositydepartment.com If you'd like to submit a guest idea, please contact us at: contact@thecuriositydepartment.com

Max Kellerman Gets Torched by NBA Fans for Calling LeBron the Greatest Defender Ever, Senator Mark Kelly Fires Back After Trump and Pete Hegseth Move to Strip His Military Rank and Pension, NBA Fans Rip Rich Paul for Claiming Drug Dealers and Hollywood Made Air Jordan Popular Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

B.C. Assessment notices roll out; how much have property values changed? (0:42) Guest: Bryan Murao, Residential Lower Mainland Assessor for B.C Assessment Nike's Air Jordans: 40 years of revolutionizing the sneaker game (12:47) Guest: Tye Engmann, founder of Curated Van Metro Vancouver's real crisis isn't the leak… it's the panic (27:12) Guest: Kirk LaPointe, Columnist at Lodestar Media and The Hub, and Special Advisor for Fulmer & Company Tesla loses top spot as world's biggest EV seller to China's BYD (42:39) Guest: Zack Spencer, Automotive journalist KNOWN AS Motormouth Canada on YouTube What to expect from Canada's immigration laws in 2026 (52:27) Guest: Barj Dhahan, Co-founder and director of the Canada India Education Society Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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It's a Q&A to wrap it all up with Jordo and Bubbles giving final thoughts on the recent LA Times 101 Best list, westside eats, the impossible biz of restaurants, finishing the year strong with recent openings, Max's top 3 cooking tips for 2026, and the new pod and project are revealed. THE SUBSTACK IS HERE with all sorts of new content and access.  Keep riding with us, show love, and stay connected as we continue this food thing. 

We wanted to close the year by talking about the year in dining in Los Angeles, a city that always inspires with new openings and truly singular legendary spots. We are joined by Jenn Harris, a columnist and critic for the Food section of the Los Angeles Times. The paper just released its annual 101 Best Restaurants in Los Angeles list, and we talk about many of the selections. Also on the show, we speak with Jordan Okun and Max Shapiro, the team behind the terrific podcast Air Jordan. Jordan and Max are always honest, and we have a great time discussing the year in restaurants in LA. And to kickoff the show, Aliza and Matt share some memorable meals from Los Angeles this year. Have a future guest request? A restaurant we should visit? Take the ⁠⁠This Is TASTE listener survey⁠⁠. We really appreciate the feedback. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the final episode of 2025 of the Complex Sneakers Podcast, co-hosts Joe La Puma, Matt Welty, and Upscale Vandal are joined by sneaker reseller Sole Street, Andre Arias, to talk about the current state of sneaker resale, if resellers are down bad, and the glory days of reselling sneakers. They also talk about Jeff Staple throwing fake Pigeon Dunks on a traffic light, Jerry Lorenzo leaving Adidas, and the Air Jordan 14s coming back. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Presented by Lauren Stibgen Abundance means having a very large quantity or supply of something, more than enough, or overflowing fullness. Let's make this tangible. How many times have you turned this definition into something you wanted more of? Or maybe you perceived if you had more of a thing your life would be better? Have you ever caught yourself thinking if I only had X amount more money, I could do Y with it? Or I wish I had a new car! A bigger house. Or maybe you really want to go on that great vacation or buy a new handbag. Social media has really fueled this culture of comparison making things seem like needs as opposed to wants. We live in a world that largely spends more than it makes. According to debt.org, 90% of American households hold debt that totals the staggering amount of $18.2 trillion dollars. And, statistically, the more education someone has directly correlates with the amount of debt they hold. The average debt for someone with a high school diploma is $50,401 verses someone with an undergraduate degree at $115,456. Most of the debt is a mortgage, followed by auto loans, school debt, and credit cards. Roughly 44-57% of working Americans earning greater than $60,000 annually hold credit card debt. With delinquencies in all categories rising, 39% of women say their debt is unmanageable. But how did we get here? While economic implications are surely a factor in our borrow-now-pay-later society, we need to look at the heart implications of our increasing need for more. Whoever loves money never has enough; whoever loves wealth is never satisfied with their income. This too is meaningless (Ecclesiastes 5:10). We possess what we think we need and then simply want more. Are you jealous of something someone else has? Are you coveting a relationship? Maybe you feel like having something will earn you status or entry into another social group. You shall not covet your neighbor's house; you shall not covet your neighbor's wife, or his male servant, or his female servant, or his ox, or his donkey, or anything that is your neighbor's (Exodus 20:17). Coveting is to desire something belonging to someone else—something you are craving that is not yours. This can be a possession or even a relationship. When did this start for you? Far before I knew Jesus, I certainly knew what Air Jordan shoes were. Growing up in an affluent area, I was the kid who took the city bus and had clothes from a big box store. We certainly could not afford those shoes. Feelings of shame and embarrassment were common as I could not keep up with other kids because of how I was dressed. What did my parents do for Christmas? They borrowed. They bought me a few pieces they shouldn't have. I not only coveted what the other kids had but wanted the relationships too. My relationship with borrowing started before I could do it myself and then came college and credit cards. Borrowing to get ahead. Some of the borrowing like school loans propelled me forward, but some of the credit for things I coveted put me in debt. Have you ever heard someone say everyone has a God-sized hole in their heart? That is because all the money, possessions, and friendships we want more of can never give us more abundance than the love of our Lord through his son Jesus Christ. Those clothes may have made me more popular and gained me a few friends, but they never filled this hole. The only thing that can give us true abundance is Jesus. As we talk about this holy abundance, let's consider the pitfalls of seeking worldly abundance. I want to stress I am not suggesting a life of poverty, but when is enough, enough? Having an abundance of worldly things makes it difficult to experience the filling of that God-sized hole in your heart through Jesus. God's Word is clear. The Lord sends poverty and wealth; he humbles and he exalts (1 Samuel 2:7). If you think wealth equals abundance, remember, wealth comes from God, and it's so much more than money. The Bible is clear about wealth, and the sooner we orient ourselves to this view on abundance, the closer we can get to true abundant living with Jesus! We already talked about coveting, but what about greed? Jesus warns, Watch out! Be on your guard against all kinds of greed; life does not consist in an abundance of possessions (Luke 12:15). Greed is an intense, selfish desire for something, especially wealth, power, or food. Jesus warns of this and tells us our life is not tied to these possessions. Greed for power we believe can lead to wealth can certainly show up at work. Are you seeking that next promotion? This alone is not a bad thing! But checking your heart and intentions about the “why” is critical. Are there feelings of coveting or an intensity to feel worldly gain? Remember that God-sized hole? This underlying feeling will not fill it. God's word teaches us to hold loosely to our abundance, which is quite the opposite of greed. If anyone is poor among your fellow Israelites in any of the towns of the land the Lord your God is giving you, do not be hardhearted or tightfisted toward them (Deuteronomy 15:7). Being tightfisted is another reference to greed. Are you holding on too tightly to anything? Clearly, God wants us to give to those in need. Not only does God want us to give to the poor, he wants us to return to him in praise. Honor the Lord with your possessions and with the first produce of your entire harvest (Proverbs 3:9). What about all the borrowing I mentioned as we started our time together today? What does God have to say about this? Clearly, wealth and possessions come from the Lord, and he wants us to honor him and give to others. The Lord will open the heavens, the storehouse of his bounty, to send rain on your land in season and to bless all the work of your hands. You will lend to many nations but will borrow from none (Deuteronomy 28:12). Lend, but don't borrow. Considering 90% of all Americans have debt, we can assume Christ-followers are included in this statistic! Aside from traditional lending, loans, and credit cards, what about when you lend money to family? God does not want us to charge interest. If you lend money to one of my people among you who is needy, do not treat it like a business deal; charge no interest (Exodus 22:25). God's Word has a lot to say about money! It isn't all doom and gloom if we keep a right mind about it. What is a right mind about money you ask? Considering what we just talked about a simple summary is: Acknowledge that everything comes from the Lord. All wealth. All possessions. Hold these things loosely. Don't be greedy or covet what others have. Honor the Lord with our first fruits. Lend but don't borrow. Give to the poor. These verses from 1 Timothy sum it up well, Command those who are rich in this present world not to be arrogant nor to put their hope in wealth, which is so uncertain, but to put their hope in God, who richly provides us with everything for our enjoyment. Command them to do good, to be rich in good deeds, and to be generous and willing to share. In this way they will lay up treasure for themselves as a firm foundation for the coming age, so that they may take hold of the life that is truly life (1 Timothy 6:17-19). Our abundance is from the Lord—everything we have! What happens when we don't keep a right mind about money? Those who trust in their riches will fall, but the righteous will thrive like a green leaf (Proverbs 11:28). Better a little with righteousness than great income with injustice (Proverbs 16:8). Trusting in our worldly wealth and not handling it with care has consequences! Trust in wealth and you will fall! No one can serve two masters, since either he will hate one and love the other, or he will be devoted to one and despise the other. You cannot serve both God and money (Matthew 6:24). Simply, the more you are focused on money, the more your mind will be far from God. Does this unhealthy view on money and wealth as abundance keep you far from a relationship with Jesus Christ? What worldly possessions are you thinking about right now? Think about things that God cares about that cost you little to nothing? Remember the greatest commandment is to love God and to love our neighbors as ourselves. How can you do this today? Perhaps you can shift your mindset from striving for wealth to striving for time with loved ones and friends! Perhaps you can take time to serve with a local charity. Stop to pray for a friend. Take a walk in nature and meditate on God's word. Sing a song of praise and thanksgiving to our Lord. Write a note or letter to someone who could use some encouragement. Don't store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy and where thieves break in and steal. But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys, and where thieves don't break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also (Matthew 6:19-21). Are you treasuring the things God cares about and views as abundant, or are you fixated on what the world says abundance is? Do you worry more about how someone feels when they are with you or what they think of what you are wearing or what your house looks like? God cares that you are living abundantly from the inside out! If you are ready today and find yourself a little too focused on worldly abundance or maybe you are among the 90% of people in America who hold debt, have hope and run to Jesus! Remember why we need him. All of us sin and fall short of the glory of God. God knows we are not perfect like Jesus, and he lavished us with his mercy that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us. I don't know about you, but this feels beyond abundant! Breaking free from habits of seeking worldly abundance starts with repenting if you aren't walking in a right-minded way about money as we read about in 1 Timothy 6. Do you covet? Are you greedy? Do you withhold from giving to those in need? Perhaps you are in debt. Bring all of this to the feet of Jesus in prayer and talk to someone who can hold you accountable to changing your ways. There are many programs that can help you find a right relationship with money, keeping you in order of serving God first! Turn your eyes from social media and from looking at what everyone else has! Keep your life free from the love of money. Be satisfied with what you have, for he himself has said, I will never leave you or abandon you (Hebrews 13:5). God will never leave you or abandon you! He is the only one who can fill the space in your heart like nothing in this world can.

This week on the Complex Sneakers Podcast, co-hosts Joe La Puma, Matt Welty, and Upscale Vandal are joined by legendary sports agent Rich Paul, who's a longtime friend and business partner to LeBron James, to talk about NBA sneaker deals, Steph Curry's sneaker free agency, and his upcoming sneaker release with New Balance. Paul talks about how he used to buy Air Jordans early for over retail, helping Nike and LeBron work on the LeBron 6, 7, and 8, and how he hand-delivered the Watch the Throne LeBron 9s to Jay-Z and Kanye West. He goes to on say that Ja Morant has the best sneaker in the NBA out of younger players and talks about how he signed to New Balance and the release details on his New Balance 2010. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aaron & Tom review the state of the holiday retail climate, the history of America's vapor economics, the CNN x Kalshi collab, and financing Air Jordans at 22% interest. Subscribe to our patreon today: https://www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty

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This week, Alex and Tim from the Horse Girls Podcast are here because Tim had never seen Free Willy before, and Alex has seen it, possibly more than any other person on the planet. Travis had seen it before, it's been the better part of 3 decades since he has. And what's worse, the kid wearing Air Jordans in the water? Or Richard Riehle without any facial hair? Let's find out...Find everything Alex and Tim are up to at https://www.airtimefornonsense.com/Thanks go out to Audie Norman (@TheAudieNorman) for the album art. Outro music In Pursuit provided by Purple-Planet.comSupport the show by going to patreon.com/wyhsVisit tvstravis.com for more shows and projects from TVsTravis Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On the latest episode of the Complex Sneakers Podcast, Joe La Puma, Matt Welty, and Upscale Vandal finally put the Sneaker of the Year talk to bed. The hosts give their personal top 10 sneaker of the year lists with some constants from the ComplexCon panel, some surprises, and plenty of debate. They also unbox the SoleFly x Air Jordan 3 and the Travis Scott x Fragment x Air Jordan 1 Low, talk about sneaker theft, and much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

At ComplexCon 2025, Joe La Puma was joined by Fat Joe, Vashtie, Matt Welty, Brendan Dunne, and Upscale Vandal to discuss and rank the best sneakers of the year as chosen by the Complex team. Nigel Sylvester's Air Jordan 4s, Air Max 95s, Awake's Air Jordan 5s, and more are all debated as the audience discusses whether they like the choices or not and gives feedback to the panel in real time. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Yeah! Yeah! Yeah! You already know what time it is — the Knuckleheads Podcast is back with an exclusive episode you sneakerheads won't want to miss. Q & D welcome Easy Otabor to the pod ahead of the highly anticipated Jordan 17 drop. The Chicago native talks about breaking into art and fashion under the tutelage of Virgil Abloh and Don C, and the creative process behind designing the shoe — all while taking us back to 2002, when your favorite duo originally launched the 17s in a commercial directed by Spike Lee.It's hoops, hustle, and your favorite Jordan PEs. Tap in!Watch and listen to new episodes of Knuckleheads every week during the NBA season and follow us on Social Media for all the best moments from the show:Subscribe on YoutubeFollow on InstagramFollow on Facebook Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Tom Sachs is on the Complex Sneakers Podcast this week to talk about his Nike Mars Yard 3.0, to unveil the brand new and upcoming Nike General Purpose Participation Shoe, address the allegations made against him at Nike in 2023, and his history in footwear and art. We even found out that Tom Sachs used to be an Air Jordan 9 guy. Elsewhere, the guys talk about the return of the "Toyko" Air Jordan 5, the return of grail-level shoes in general, and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tom Sachs is on the Complex Sneakers Podcast this week to talk about his Nike Mars Yard 3.0, to unveil the brand new and upcoming Nike General Purpose Participation Shoe, address the allegations made against him at Nike in 2023, and his history in footwear and art. We even found out that Tom Sachs used to be an Air Jordan 9 guy. Elsewhere, the guys talk about the return of the "Toyko" Air Jordan 5, the return of grail-level shoes in general, and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jordan and Max review two recent restaurant experiences with very different outcomes, and then explore a few negatives critques the podcast has received, and it's all fire grilled meats, Ventura Blvd. souffles, hidden shmears, a finalized Max (Hector) meter, the most egregious dish, the worst cooking method, coming burger correct, and an exclusive Studio City special order.

Have you ever wondered how prayer works? Of course, we won't ever have all the details, but as we continue through the book of Daniel, this passage gives us a behind-the-scenes look at how prayer works and demonstrates why prayer is so important.

How would you describe your attitude toward the future? Is it an attitude filled with peace, or one full of overwhelming stress at what might happen? As Pastor J.D. moves into the prophetic portion of the book of Daniel, he shows us how it's Daniel's prophecy about the future that makes the difference between those two attitudes.

Jordan recounts a recent trip to the Wednesday Santa Monica Farmer's Market where it was all mangoes, peaches, pork, olives, and butter. But before that, an incredibly important croissant discussion goes down, sparked from a first time trip to Petitgrain Boulangerie. Then, Air Jordan's Japanese lover and Sushi Park hater Bubbles-san talks two new and different recent sushi experiences he respected in Los Angeles.

I want to tell you the story of a kid, born in 1937 into segregated Washington, D.C. He's 9 when his father dies and 13 when his mother has a mental breakdown, disappears, and is institutionalized. He's effectively orphaned. This is how George Raveling's story begins. Despite being dealt one of the worst cards imaginable, George, now 87, went on to become the most revered basketball coach in the world. He played against Jerry West, the man on the NBA logo. He became only the second black basketball player for Villanova University. And he went on to become the first black coach at several American universities. He'd go on to coach and mentor players like Michael Jordan. And chances are, you probably would've never worn—or even heard of—Air Jordan sneakers if it wasn't for George.  Yet, in all his decades of coaching, the words Head Coach never appeared on his door. Instead, it always read: “George Raveling, Educator.” George has had a bit of a Forrest Gump life, somehow showing up at the most important events in American 20th-century history. He stood next to Martin Luther King Jr. at the March on Washington. He met presidents Gerald Ford, Ronald Reagan, Jimmy Carter, Bill Clinton, and Harry S. Truman. And he traveled the world promoting basketball as an international sport. This is a man who made his own breaks, continues to break glass ceilings, and embodies the American dream. Today on Honestly, Bari Weiss sits down with George to discuss his extraordinary life and his new book, What You're Made For: Powerful Life Lessons from My Career in Sports, which he wrote alongside Ryan Holiday. The Free Press earns a commission from any purchases made through all book links in this article. Ground News - Go to groundnews.com/Honestly to get 40% off the unlimited access Vantage plan and unlock world-wide perspectives on today's biggest news stories. Go to fastgrowingtrees.com/Honestly and use the code HONESTLY at checkout to get 15% off your first order. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Some things happened at a Beyonce concert. Nike, famous for Air Jordans and child labor, has a new slogan they revealed at the London Marathon.President Donald Trump gave a speech commemorating his (second) first 100 days in office in Michigan. It went pretty well. Here are the highlights.GUEST: Josh FirestineJoin Pure Talk Wireless for $25 a month and get unlimited talk, text and 5 gigs of data on America's most dependable 5G network.Go to http://PureTalk.com/Crowder today for 50% off your first month!Let American Financing help you regain control of your finances. Go to https://americanfinancing.net/crowder or call 1-800-974-6500. NMLS 182334, http://nmlsconsumeraccess.org/Link for today's sources: https://www.louderwithcrowder.com/sources-april-30-2025DOWNLOAD THE RUMBLE APP TODAY: https://rumble.com/our-appsJoin Rumble Premium to watch this show every day! http://louderwithcrowder.com/PremiumGet your favorite LWC gear: https://crowdershop.com/Bite-Sized Content: https://rumble.com/c/CrowderBitsSubscribe to my podcast: https://rss.com/podcasts/louder-with-crowder/FOLLOW ME: Website: https://louderwithcrowder.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/scrowder Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/louderwithcrowder Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stevencrowderofficialMusic by @Pogo

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