Podcast appearances and mentions of russ bengtson

Chip and Jeff chat with writer and editor Russ Bengtson about the beloved 1985 adventure classic "The Goonies" and his book "A History of Basketball in Fifteen Sneakers." They also chat about dangerous sodas, the Fraud Street Loop, big 90s t-shirts, our first cool sneakers, sneaker culture, kids cursing in movies, awesome child actors, Cyndi Lauper, 80s wrestlers, The Goonies Oath, great deleted scenes, "Rad" BMX movie, The Kinks, Rush, Propagandhi, and so much more!

25 years ago, Vince Carter delivered the greatest performance in NBA dunk contest history. But one question remains: why did he wear AND1 sneakers that night? Alex and Jerome search for answers, speaking with former AND1 marketing director Jeff Roth, sneaker experts Russ Bengtson and Nick DePaula, Josh Roter of In Vintage We Trust, and GQ's Yang-Yi Goh. They reveal the behind-the-scene story of the 2000 dunk contest, Carter's sneaker legacy, and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Longtime basketball and sneaker writer and former editor at SLAM and complex and author of The History of Basketball in Fifteen Sneakers Russ Bengtson joins the pod to talk basketball, sneakers, today's NBA. He had the opportunity to interview Kobe Bryant before #8/#24 passed away.

In this very special edition of the First Ballot Hall of Fame Podcast, legendary SLAM contributors Ben Osborne, Lang Whitaker, and Russ Bengtson join the pod to celebrate SLAM magazine's 30th anniversary. They go into all the gritty details of working at one of the most important publications in basketball history from Shawn Kemp's emails to fist bumps with Patrick Ewing.  Timecodes:  (8:45) The next generation learning about sneakers (10:54) Shawn Kemp's Emails (11:17) The start of Slam Online (14:55) Russ' first piece on Shawn Bradley  (18:01) SLAM's editorial freedom (24:43) Getting sucked into the moment (29:42) Shooting the Allen Iverson cover (32:34) The types of players that worked with SLAM (38:04) Getting in trouble with the League (43:59) The best SLAM moments (54:17) Russ' fist bumps with Patrick Ewing (57:28) Connecting with Kenny Anderson (1:02:42) Watching NBA Kids grow up  (1:05:12) Celebrating SLAM's 30th Anniversary (1:08:27) The group's favorite covers 

The new book, "A History of Basketball in Fifteen Sneakers," is a celebration of the iconic shoes and superstars who have defined the sport for decades. A book for both hoops fans and sneaker obsessives, the history is a fascinating look at the sport written with authority and experience by former Complex and SLAM magazine editor Russ Bengtson.

Russ Bengtson, author of "A History of Basketball in 15 Sneakers."

Russ Bengtson, former editor-in-chief of Slam Magazine, has written a new book that traces the history of some of the most iconic basketball shoes and the stars that wore them. He joins to discuss The History of Basketball in 15 Sneakers and take your calls.  

Lang Whitaker and Russ Bengtson look at the only shoe on this list that was originally designed for a movie, the Nike Adapt BB. They look at how the concept of a self-lacing shoe originated in Back to the Future and the journey it took for Nike ideate back in 1985 to release in 2019. They explore why it took 34 years to create and the impact it has made on the sneaker industry.

Lang Whitaker and Russ Bengtson explore the penultimate shoe on their list, the Under Armour Curry One. Under Armour and Steph Curry shared a similar journey of Under Armour as they both started out overlooked and underrated but quickly redefined the game and left an indelible mark on sneaker culture.

Russ Bengtson @russbengtson has a long resume in sneaker journalism and collecting, and he still remembers visiting Supreme five times in one week back in 2002 until he got a pair of Nike SB Dunk Low Black Cements. He's still got the box and receipt, but doesn't want to talk about what they're worth. On the latest episode of SneakerDads, Russ shares stories about the boxes of samples sent from Nike, discusses why you don't need to own every sneaker that releases, talks about his book: A History of Basketball in Fifteen Sneakers, and much more. Host: Jon Ratner @headzaintredee @sneakerdads Beats: Chili Banks

Russ Bengtson, author of A History of Basketball in Fifteen Sneakers, joins Vincent Goodwill to talk about some of the most famous basketball sneakers, why sneaker promotion has changed so dramatically, and what sneakers fans should be buying today.00:00 - Introduction03:45 - A History of Basketball in 15 Sneakers19:45 - Air Jordan33:00 - Modern basketball sneakers50:00 - Sneaker cultureOn this episode of the Good Word with Goodwill podcast, longtime sneaker expert Russ Bengtson stops by to talk about his new book: A History of Basketball in Fifteen Sneakers.Before they get to the shoes, Vince talks with Russ about his time as the editor-in-chief at SLAM Magazine and what SLAM meant to basketball in the 90s and 00s. The guys then dive into Russ' process. How did he settle on these 15 sneakers? Are there any that he had to leave out? Was he always planning on talking about 15? What was most important to Russ was using the sneakers to talk about the full history of basketball without any big gaps, so that the book can be equal parts about the shoes and the game.One of the things that Russ and Vince both miss is the big promotional pieces, posters and TV commercials, that the big shoe makers used to use to hype up a shoe and promote the star player. They talk a bit about what happened to that model and if it will ever come back.Air Jordan, of course, changed the basketball shoe game and hasn't really let go of it since launching. Russ explains why it had to be Michael Jordan as the one to change the shoe game, why it couldn't have been Magic Johnson or Larry Bird, and what it has meant for every other shoe manufacturer since.Finally, Vince and Russ talk about current basketball sneakers. The ones coming out now, signature shoes for young players that are still in the league, and why consumers should be buying them instead of getting in line for retro or classic shoes from 30-40 years ago.Check out the rest of the Yahoo Sports podcast family at https://apple.co/3zEuTQj or at Yahoo Sports PodcastsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week we welcome Russ Bengtson to the podcast, one of my favorite basketball and sneaker writers of all time. We talk about his influence on my his influence on sneaker media. How he has always viewed sneakers, from working at Slam and Complex. The start of Quickstrike to his book A History of Basketball in Fifteen Sneakers. We touch on everything from tech to the art of selling sneakers at stores. This is an super insightful episode to accompany an equally insightful book! Where to Find Russ: Socials: @russbengtson Buy A History of Basketball in Fifteen Sneakers: https://tinyurl.com/re15pect Support the pod by downloading DROPS and COLLECT by SoleSavy: DROPS https://links.solesavy.com/myfirstkicks COLLECT https://links.solesavy.com/myfirstkickscollect Podcast Linktree: https://linktr.ee/myfirstkicks Music by Gordon Bombay: https://thegordonbombay.bandcamp.com/ (Cop something and tell him we sent ya!)

Stu's MIA so Billy and Tony take over Stupodity for an episode. Tony and Mike try to convert Billy into a sneaker head. Russ Bengtson joins the show to tell the guys about his new book A History Of Basketball In Fifteen Sneakers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stu's MIA so Billy and Tony take over Stupodity for an episode. Tony and Mike try to convert Billy into a sneaker head. Russ Bengtson joins the show to tell the guys about his new book A History Of Basketball In Fifteen Sneakers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ooh, when did the NBA's annual GM survey get so SPICY?! The annual survey is here and Amin and Charlotte react to NBA general managers on key topics and players before the 2023-24 season tips off. Plus, Amin and Charlotte continue their conversation on sneaker culture and its influence on the NBA with Russ Bengtson, author of the new book, "A History of Basketball in Fifteen Sneakers", available now wherever you get your books. If that's not enough for you, perhaps a little something BOLD OR SPICY to get you going? You're gonna want to call your friend and tell them all about this one... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ooh, when did the NBA's annual GM survey get so SPICY?! The annual survey is here and Amin and Charlotte react to NBA general managers on key topics and players before the 2023-24 season tips off. Plus, Amin and Charlotte continue their conversation on sneaker culture and its influence on the NBA with Russ Bengtson, author of the new book, "A History of Basketball in Fifteen Sneakers", available now wherever you get your books. If that's not enough for you, perhaps a little something BOLD OR SPICY to get you going? You're gonna want to call your friend and tell them all about this one... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this new episode of the podcast "A History of Basketball in Fifteen Sneakers" from Grind City Media, hosts Lang Whitaker and Russ Bengtson introduce their latest venture. Russ, the author of "A History of Basketball in Fifteen Sneakers," joins Lang in Memphis, Tennessee, to discuss their shared passion for basketball and sneakers. The episode starts with the excitement of the book's release and the hosts reminiscing about their long history together, including memorable encounters with basketball legends like Michael Jordan. They tease the upcoming episodes, promising discussions about sneakers, basketball, and the intertwining history of the two.

When you're a champion, you can ignore all the haters... sort of? Amin & Charlotte try to figure out Nuggets Head Coach Michael Malone's 'carefree' comments about the Lakers and also what James Harden FINALLY showing up to Sixers training camp means in finding any resolution to the drama in Philadelphia. Plus, Russ Bengtson, former editor in chief of Slam Magazine and sneaker editor of Complex, joins Oddball to discuss his awesome new book, "A History of Basketball in Fifteen Sneakers", available for pre-order now and wherever you get books October 10th. Oh, and Charlotte gets to flex the new studio in NYC while Amin still flexes his Georgia Tech alumni status in hopes of becoming a "Super Influencer Alum". Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Ringer's Tate Frazier is joined by author, former editor-in-chief of 'SLAM' magazine, and longtime sneaker editor at Complex, Russ Bengtson, to discuss his new book, 'A History of Basketball in Fifteen Sneakers' (1:50). Then, Tate closes the show with some college basketball shout-outs and a few conspiracies (41:45). Host: Tate Frazier Guest: Russ Bengtson Producer: Kyle Crichton Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

When you're a champion, you can ignore all the haters... sort of? Amin & Charlotte try to figure out Nuggets Head Coach Michael Malone's 'carefree' comments about the Lakers and also what James Harden FINALLY showing up to Sixers training camp means in finding any resolution to the drama in Philadelphia. Plus, Russ Bengtson, former editor in chief of Slam Magazine and sneaker editor of Complex, joins Oddball to discuss his awesome new book, "A History of Basketball in Fifteen Sneakers", available for pre-order now and wherever you get books October 10th. Oh, and Charlotte gets to flex the new studio in NYC while Amin still flexes his Georgia Tech alumni status in hopes of becoming a "Super Influencer Alum". Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2:07 Stories from the past6:42 What inspired you to write this book?12:00 Can Converse even lean on the chuck anymore?15:07 Did you find a lot of current innovation is just history repeating itself?18:38 What were the hard decisions you had to make to make a list of the top 15?25:16 With all the new brands competing in the space, do you think that will change who gets signature shoes?27:47 Any shoes that you thought would be a hit but fell flat?33:02 Is there a player that deserved a signature sneaker but didn't?41:47 What shoes blew you away when you first saw them?55:57 What were some of the best parts about writing the book?

KJ, Sherm, Adam and Jerry are joined by special guest Russ Bengtson, author of "A History of Basketball in Fifteen Sneakers" + the gang break down new releases from Ja, Devin Booker, Ant and more, Also Keep It or Kick It Throwback Edition

Esta semana en #losdelostenispodcast les vamos a platicar sobre los controversiales tuits del tío Russ Bengtson sobre Travis, Tinker Hatfield y algunos otros temas… ¿tiene razón o ya es un viejito amargado? También hicimos una pequeña lista de los tenis mas horrendos que existen (Spoiler Alert: No, no son todos los que tiene el Doc) Y como ya es costumbre, repasamos los lanzamientos mas destacados de la semana. ¡No se lo pierdan! Recuerden que también nos pueden ver en YouTube: www.youtube.com/losdelostenis Siganos en nuestras redes sociales: Instagram: instagram.com/losdelostenis Facebook: Facebook.com/losdelostenis #losdelostenis #losdelostenispodcast #Hablemosdetenis #SneakerPodcast #SneakerCulture #SneakerNews

3+ Decades of Sneaker Storytelling w/ Russ Bengtson, Alex aka "Retrokid", John Gotty, Brett Gollif + Ian Stonebrook Follow The Guests: Russ Bengtson: https://instagram.com/russbengtson Alex aka "Retrokid" : https://www.instagram.com/retrokid45/ Brett Golliff: https://www.instagram.com/golliff/ John Gotty: https://www.instagram.com/johngotty/ Ian Stonebrook: https://www.instagram.com/ianstonebrook/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EK4D3Oqv2AY (WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE) [Links contain affiliate links, we may receive a small commission if you make a purchase after clicking a link. A great way to support the pod!] Our podcast is proudly... Recorded on Riverside: http://www.riverside.fm/?via=sneakerhistory Distributed By Captivate: https://bit.ly/3j2muPb Join our Patreon/Discord: https://patreon.com/sneakerhistory Subscribe to our pod: https://sneakerhistory.com/podcasts/ Follow us: Robbie https://instagram.com/rahbee702 Mike https://instagram.com/madwatcher789 Rohit: https://instagram.com/rohitm13 Nick: https://instagram.com/nickengvall https://instagram.com/sneakerhistory https://twitter.com/sneakerhistory https://facebook.com/sneakerhistory https://sneakerhistory.tumblr.com More at SneakerHistory.com

On this episode of the Sneaker History Podcast, Nick Engvall talks with Russ Bengtson to hear about his journey through sneaker media, beginning with Slam Magazine in the '90s, starting the legendary Slam Kicks magazine, the early days of buying SB Dunks from Supreme, riding around New York City with Allen Iverson in a limo on the way to finding a jewelry store to fix his diamond bracelet, giving away his sneakers, and burning bridges with the people that don't reciprocate respect. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jj8CIuFD7j8 (WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE) Follow Russ: https://twitter.com/russbengtson https://instagram.com/russbengtson Join our Patreon: https://patreon.com/sneakerhistory Subscribe to our pod: https://fave.co/2lNGStK Follow us: https://instagram.com/sneakerhistory https://twitter.com/sneakerhistory https://facebook.com/sneakerhistory https://sneakerhistory.tumblr.com More at SneakerHistory.com

Join Alex Wong and Russ Bengtson as they recap the NBA Bubble Playoffs Second Round, potential trades they see that would benefit teams, and predictions for the NBA Finals.3:03 LA Clippers Failure14:15 Lakers vs Nuggets25:29 Potential Trades 39:52 Boston Celtics Recap47:58 Miami Heat v Boston Celtics55:50 Sneaker Releases

Lace 'em up and get your kicks. The gang welcomes writer Russ Bengtson, who you may know from his work in GQ, Complex and as editor-in-chief of Slam Magazine. Guest: Russ Bengston @russbengtsonWe're celebrating our 200 episode with a livestream! Livestreaming on the AFE YouTube channel Sept 5t at 4:00pm PST. Come hang!Sponsors:TRICO: Go to wipers123.com and use promo code ALLFANTASY at checkout for $10 off your next order or $40 or more.Manscaped: Get 20% off with free shipping at manscaped.com, and use code ALLFANTASY.Support the Show:Join the All Fantasy Everything Patreon for exclusive mailbag and movie watch-a-long episodes.Rate All Fantasy Everything 5-stars on Apple Podcasts.Deck yourself out in some merch at teepublic.com/user/allfantasyeverythingFollow the Good Vibes Gang on social media:Ian Karmel @IanKarmel IG: @IanKarmelSean Jordan @SeanSJordan IG: @SeancougarmelonJordanDavid Gborie @Thegissilent IG: @Coolguyjokes87Mars Mel @MarsMel IG: @Mars.MelShow Email: allfantasypodcast@gmail.com

Alex Wong and Russ Bengtson are back! On this episode, they talk about each matchup for the first round of the NBA's Bubble Playoffs, make some bold predictions, chat through some NBA sneaker news and so much more!1:13 Bubble Season Recap7:35 Portland Trailblazers Vs Los Angeles Lakers Preview15:40 Los Angeles Clippers Vs Dallas Mavericks Preview19:05 Denver Nugest Vs Utah Jazz Preview25:52 Houston Rockets Vs OKC Thunder Preview29:05 Milwaukee Bucks VS Orlando Magic Preview32:34 Toronto Raptors vs Brooklyn Nets Preview40:17 Boston Celtics Vs Philadelphia 76ers Preview51:24 Miami Heat Vs Indiana Pacers Preview1:07:49 NBA Sneaker News 

The Dynamic Duo are back! Alex Wong and Russ Bengtson are here to talk all things NBA Bubble season, is it too early to come back, what makes this season exciting and so much more1:00 Jumpman on everyone's Jersey4:07 NBA is back…is it too soon?15:55 Media in the bubble20:07 Does this distract from the BLM movement?23:58 Does this continue the season?36:42 What excites you for this bubble season?43:07 Will sneakers still be important in the bubble?

The Dynamic Duo are back! Alex Wong and Russ Bengtson are here to talk all things NBA Bubble season, is it too early to come back, what makes this season exciting and so much more. Jumpman on everyone's Jersey (1:00), NBA is back…is it too soon? (4:07), Media in the bubble (15:55), Does this distract from the BLM movement? (20:07), Does this continue the season? (23:58), What excites you for this bubble season? (36:42), Will sneakers still be important in the bubble? (43:07).

Join Alex Wong and Russ Bengtson for a discussion all about how Covid-19 has changed the sneaker world, will Kylie Jenner keep on wearing SB's, how should Nike and Adidas approach diversity in the sneaker industry and much more! And That’s when it became personal (1:20), Sneakers in this pandemic world (3:00), Will influencer marketing change? (15:14), Diversity within the Sneaker Industry (29:41), Nike’s Layoffs (32:33), Final Thoughts (35:01).

Sole Savy Presents After The Last Dance with Alex Wong and Russ Bengtson The Jordan Dome, The 72-10 Chicago Bulls (13:27), Who was this Seattle Supersonics Team? (24:21), Is this the best Bulls team? (35:26), Final Thoughts (40:39).For more information about SoleSavy and how to sign up visit www.solesavy.com

Sole Savy Presents After The Last Dance with Alex Wong and Russ Bengtson. Micheal Jordan’s Hall of Fame Speech, Scottie Pippen’s Hall of Fame Speech (25:16), Dennis Rodman’s Hall of Fame Speech (27:45), Phil Jackson’s Hall of Fame Speech (41:40), Final Thoughts (49:34)For more information about SoleSavy and how to sign up visit www.solesavy.com

Sole Savy Presents After The Last Dance with Alex Wong and Russ Bengtson. Michael Jordan becoming part owner of the Wizards, Michael Jordan’s 2nd Comeback (6:48), Michael’s First Season Back (12:47), Michael’s second and Final season (23:09), Michael’s Final NBA Game (40:25), Final Thoughts (49:24).For more information about SoleSavy and how to sign up visit www.solesavy.com

Sole Savy Presents After The Last Dance with Alex Wong and Russ Bengtson. An Introduction to Craig Hodges, Diving into Craig Hodges’ Life (7:05), Craig’s Activism During his Career (13:40), Was Craig Blackballed? (24:57), Why wasn’t Craig Hodges in the Last Dance Documentary?  (32:05), The Legacy of Craig Hodges (39:18).For more information about SoleSavy and how to sign up visit www.solesavy.com

Sole Savy Presents After The Last Dance with Alex Wong and Russ Bengtson. What happened after 1999 to the Chicago Bulls? (0:46), 99-00 Season (6:04), The Summer of 2000 (10:12), 00-01 Season (18:25), 01-02 Season (26:16), Jerry Krause's Resignation & Legacy (31:37), 03-04 Season (35:42), Last Thoughts (39:12).For more information about SoleSavy and how to sign up visit www.solesavy.com

Sole Savy Presents After The Last Dance with Alex Wong and Russ Bengtson. 93-94 NBA Season: Jordan’s First Retirement and Houston's Championship Run (1:54), 94-95 NBA Season: Jordan’s Comeback and Houston’s Second Championship (10:36), Chicago vs Houston: Who would've guarded Hakeem and who would've guarded MJ? (20:14), Final Thoughts (30:58).For more information about SoleSavy and how to sign up visit www.solesavy.com

SoleSavy Presents  After The Last Dance with Alex Wong and Russ Bengtson. Thoughts on Police Brutality Protests, Racism and Change (0:46), Phil and Michael’s Retirements (8:24), Jerry Reinsdorf Tries to Get the Team Back Together (10:43), What Happened to Everyone After The Last Dance? (17:04), The ’99 Chicago Bulls Team (25:31). For more information about SoleSavy and how to sign up visit www.solesavy.com

SoleSavy Presents After The Last Dance with Alex Wong and Russ Bengtson. Thoughts on Police Brutality Protests, Racism and Change (0:43), How Hard would it have been to Keep the same Roster? (9:38), What would the ’99 Playoffs look like? (18:25), You don’t break a Championship team until they lose (26:04), Would the Bulls have won the Championship in ’99? (31:44)For more information about SoleSavy and how to sign up visit www.solesavy.com

SoleSavy Presents After the Last Dance with Russ Bengston and Alex Wong. Bulls Team Members Reaction to the Documentary (2:24), Is there more to the Pizza Story? (8:49), What Story Did You Want to Hear More of? (11:21), Did you learn anything new about MJ? (17:07), The Winners of the Last Dance (22:51), The Losers of the Last Dance (34:27), The Last Dance Awards (52:49).For more information about SoleSavy and how to sign up visit www.solesavy.com

SoleSavy Presents After The Last Dance with Alex Wong and Russ Bengtson. Let’s talk Sneakers, Jordan’s Game Sneakers (8:02 ), Nike Takes a Major Risk with MJ (16:08), What Sneaker Stories should have been included? (19:01), The Last Dance Impact on Air Jordans (22:25), Air Jordan’s though the Wizard years (32:18), Most slept on Jordan model? (36:28), Final Thoughts (38:20).For more information about SoleSavy and how to sign up visit www.solesavy.com 

SoleSavy Presents After The Last Dance with Alex Wong and Russ Bengtson. '98 NBA Finals vs Jazz, Game 1 of 98 Finals (7:12), Game 3 (12:17), Game 4 (21:40), Game 5 (23:03), Game 6 (28:57), The Final Shot (33:17), Post Game Celebrations (45:30), Championship Rally (49:12), Would they have came back? (53:16), Final Scene (1:00:37).For more information about SoleSavy and how to sign up visit www.solesavy.com

SoleSavy Presents After The Last Dance with Alex Wong and Russ Bengtson. Bulls Vs Pacers, '97 NBA Finals: Bulls vs Jazz (12:50), The Flu Game (21:55), Game 6 ’Steve Kerr Steps Up’ (30:04), Back to ’98 Eastern Conference Finals (40:31), What Do We Want to See in Episode 10 (54:23).For more information about SoleSavy and how to sign up visit www.solesavy.com 

SoleSavy Presents After The Last Dance with Alex Wong and Russ Bengtson. Start of the 97-98 Playoffs (3:02),  Legacy of James Jordan (5:53), Jordan’s Retirement (10:43), Jordan’s Transition to Baseball (17:09), Jordan is an Asshole (27:01), '93 Bulls without Jordan (33:29), ’98 First Round Series Vs Nets (43:18), Is Michael Jordan a Nice Guy? (44:58), Final Thoughts (49:43). For more information about SoleSavy visit www.solesavy.com

SoleSavy Presents After The Last Dance with Alex Wong and Russ Bengtson. ’98 Playoffs Second Round (0:52), Baseball Strike and Jordan’s Comeback (10:55), ’95 Playoffs Second Round (21:18), Space Jam Summer Training (26:04), Bulls ’95-'96 Season (30:26), ’96 NBA Finals  Bulls vs Supersonics (37:21), Back to ’98 Playoffs and Ending Thoughts (47:25). For more information about SoleSavy and how to sign up visit www.solesavy.com

Today on Episode 42 of Quarantine Radio we make calls from our Upper West Side apartment to check in on podcaster/writer/news-breaker Big Wos to talk about how he told the world about Drake's latest release, what the reaction is in his household when David Aldridge shows up in the Michael Jordan documentary The Last Dance, the one celebrity that lives in Wos' neighborhood in the Valley, our favorite Bon Appetit personalities, and so much more! We get on the line with acclaimed basketball and sneaker writer Russ Bengtson to catch up on the worst people in the Trump administration, the most underrated member of the Chicago Bulls' dynasty, any surprise at the idea that Phil Jackson would gun for Doug Collins' job, drive-by birthday celebrations, what people are doing in Ace Hardware parking lots during the quarantine, and much more! And finally we phone down to North Carolina to speak with the New York Times best-selling author Jonathan Abrams about the balance between writing his next book and playing Legos with his kids, the brilliant interviewing techniques used in The Last Dance, the joy that comes from sitting down with a childhood hero, Kobe Bryant's killer instinct, his perspective on Trump's use of the term "fake news," and so much more! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

SoleSavy Presents After The Last Dance with Alex Wong and Russ Bengtson. Chicago Bulls vs Orlando Magic (7:56), 92-93 Season "Jordan Rules" (12:33), Introduction to 90's Knicks (21:17), 93 Eastern Conference Finals (23:08), Michael's Gambling (25:15), Back to the 93 Eastern Conference Finals (31:14), '98 Season Practice (34:11), '93 NBA Finals Jordan vs Barkley (37:31), 97-98 Season "Playoffs" (48:33), It's all about Michael (51:11).

SoleSavy Presents After The Last Dance with Alex Wong and Russ Bengtson. '98 All-Star Game (1:39), Michael's "final" game at MSG (8:13), Jordan signs with Nike (11:37), 91 Bulls First Championship (17:30), 92 Olympics Dream Team (24:11), "Republicans buy shoes too" (30:05), Back to the 98 Season (34:19), Timelines in the series (36:35). 

SoleSavy Presents After The Last Dance with Alex Wong and Russ Bengtson. Dennis Rodman, Bad Boy Pistons (7:36), Doug Collins Era (9:52), Bulls vs Cavaliers (12:43), Jordan Rules (16:00), Is Michael Jordan Retiring? (25:12), Dennis Rodman's Request (31:02) and more! 

SoleSavy Presents After The Last Dance with Alex Wong and Russ Bengtson. Dennis Rodman returns from Vegas (0:00). Phil's Jackson Coaching Career (6:46), 1990 Eastern Conference Finals (16:53), 1991 Eastern Conference Finals (20:04), Unsportsmanlike Conduct: Isiah Thomas (23:11), 1991 NBA Finals (28:45), back to the 97-98 season (32:48).

RUSS BENGTSON is an iconic chronicler of all things NBA and sneakers. Which is why he's launching a new podcast about Michael Jordan to coincide with the new ESPN doc. But let's shift our focus from his feet to his wrists. Russ collects and cherishes watches. Vintage. Historic. Stylish. Colorful. Space-Tested. Russ opens up about his personal passion points with watches, plus how the simple gesture of winding a watch has made the Great Quarantine a tad bit easier. Then ... Gareth & Brad veer into 90s nostalgia by laying out our all-90s mix tapes. Inspiring, and embarrassing. I mean, the Toadies and Rusted Root are part of this. No apologies. Hear Russ on his new podcast "After the Last Dance" with Alex Wong wherever podcasts can be heard.

Scottie Pippen Appreciation/Recap, Moment of the Week (11:14), Scottie's Injury (13:31), Does the regular season matter? (17:46), Scottie's Trade Request (20:24), MJ's Injury (21:29), Boston vs Chicago (26:47), Highlight of the Week (30:31).

Initial Impressions of the documentary, the Bulls in the 90's (2:20), Villains and Heros (5:43), Why wasn’t Jerry Krause fired (9:51), Who didn’t get the credit they deserved (12:19), Organizations Win Championships (15:16), Jordan’s Career Storyline (18:05), Sneakers, Outfits and Basketball Beef (22:29), Walking into the Bulls Flying Cocaine Circus (27:44), Highlight of the Week (29:51).

Alex Wong and Russ Bengtson announce the launch of a new 10 episode podcast series focused on the upcoming The Last Dance documentary.

The Complex Sneakers Podcast is co-hosted by Joe La Puma, Brendan Dunne, and Matt Welty and this week they're joined by legendary sneaker and basketball journalist Russ Bengtson to talk about Kobe Bryant's legacy, Russ' sneaker collection and what it means to be a sneaker critic. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Randy Cruz is joined by former Editor-in-Chief of SLAM Magazine Russ Bengston to discuss the 25-year legacy of SLAM Magazine. Topics include how Bengston got his start with the magazine in 1995, Larry Johnson being on the cover first, being significant when print was the way of the world, favorite articles, the magazine starting the year after Michael Jordan retired and embracing a different generation afterwards, why the SLAM Magazine cover was so coveted, how the magazine evolved over the years, creation of SLAM Kicks in 1998, some of the most famous and talked about covers in the magazine's history and much more. twitter.com/randyjcruz (@randyjcruz) twitter.com/russbengtson (@russbengtson) RETRO ROOM SHIRTS: prowrestlingtees.com/cruzcontrol SUBSCRIBE on iTUNES: apple.co/2k5xzUy

This week on A Waste of Time with ItsTheReal we welcome NBA/sneaker/hip-hop writer, editor, commentator and confidant Russ Bengtson to the Upper West Side! Russ talks growing up in Long Island, his early interest in journalism, being a Chicago Bulls fan in New York, attending the University of Delaware, his classmate and fellow journalist Jeff Pearlman, and his first job out of college working for a tiny newspaper in rural Pennsylvania where he was hands-on in every aspect of the publication. We discuss how SLAM Magazine reached out to him, what exactly "Senior Editor" meant, his early dealings with Clyde Drexler, Scottie Pippin and Charles Barkley, JR Rider being cut from the Hawks before an interview, Kobe Bryant's respecting SLAM over other publications, Allen Iverson's magnetism, Stephon Marbury's unbelievable heart and talent, connecting Kevin Garnett and Jonathan Mannion for a legendary photo shoot, and the good and bad realities of choosing a magazine cover months ahead of time. Russ gets into his time as Editor in Chief of SLAM, his great partner in crime Lang Whitaker, in what ways Shaq and Nigel Sylvester are similar, Patrick Ewing not acknowledging him for two years, SLAM's reputation according to beat writers as opposed to enthusiasts, and why his time at the publication came to an end. We cover his freelance days, his introduction to Complex, the early days of Twitter, how page views and traffic changed the way writing worked, where Quickstrike - his sneaker show with Clark Kent - succeeded and where it missed opportunities, and his new documentary with Complex, Sole Origins. All that, plus stories about Pig Miller, Rasheed Wallace, Mobb Deep, Gregg Popovich, getting robbed on his apartment's front steps, University of Delaware's short time in the NCAA tourney, his Twitter block list, his love of heavy metal and much more! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

For basketball fans in the 1980s, Superman was redundant. Christopher Reeve’s portrayal of the DC superhero depicted him saving the world, taking down General Zod, and even teaming up with Richard Pryor through a short series of films, and largely depended on strings and special effects to make us all believe a man could fly. Then Michael Jordan turned fiction into reality. During his rookie 1984-1985 season with the Chicago Bulls, his dynamic style of play revolutionized the game, and turned supporters of rival teams into instant fans, who voted him into that season’s All-Star Game, much to the chagrin of veteran players like Isiah Thomas. Michael Jordan is a real-life Superman. His super suits are much cooler—no one can deny the timeless appeal of the red-and-black Bulls kits. And of course, Superman’s red boots don’t hold a candle to Jordan’s signature sneakers: the Air Jordan 1, which debuted on September 15, 1985, at a retail price of $65. In the inaugural episode of our Why It's Cool podcast, host Jian DeLeon speaks to several industry figures who explain the lasting impact of the simple sneaker. From its origins as a signature sneaker to the on-court and off-court mythology that it led to, the Jordan 1 is a timeless shoe that continues to be reinterpreted today. First up, Jordan 1 designer Peter Moore talks about the intent of the design, and wanting to create a silhouette that could show off as much color as possible. Then writer Russ Bengtson—a wealth of knowledge on the intersection between sneaker culture and basketball—sheds some light on the Jordan 1's second life as a skate sneaker. David Creech, VP of Design at Jordan Brand, speaks on the fashion world's homages to the Jordan 1, and how collaborations with modern creatives like Virgil Abloh help tell new stories that extend the shoe's legacy beyond Michael Jordan's feats on the basketball court. Listen to the full episode above, and stay tuned for more episodes of “Why It's Cool” each week. Director of Editorial Video and Production, North AmericaJ. Andrew Keegan Director of EditorialJian Deleon Producer and Editor Sonia Manalili HostJian Deleon Special ThanksPeter MooreRuss BengstonDavid Creech Sources Used NBC, (1986, May 19). Late Night with David Letterman - Guest: Michael Jordan. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7MHjmXkoiVo&feature=youtu.be&t=4m48s Nike, (1985).  Air Jordan 1 commercialRetrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eEmAgKYV1uo NBA, (20178, May 26) Michael Jordan's Best Play of Every NBA Playoff!Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cuLprHh_BRg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For basketball fans in the 1980s, Superman was redundant. Christopher Reeve’s portrayal of the DC superhero depicted him saving the world, taking down General Zod, and even teaming up with Richard Pryor through a short series of films, and largely depended on strings and special effects to make us all believe a man could fly. Then Michael Jordan turned fiction into reality. During his rookie 1984-1985 season with the Chicago Bulls, his dynamic style of play revolutionized the game, and turned supporters of rival teams into instant fans, who voted him into that season’s All-Star Game, much to the chagrin of veteran players like Isiah Thomas. Michael Jordan is a real-life Superman. His super suits are much cooler—no one can deny the timeless appeal of the red-and-black Bulls kits. And of course, Superman’s red boots don’t hold a candle to Jordan’s signature sneakers: the Air Jordan 1, which debuted on September 15, 1985, at a retail price of $65. In the inaugural episode of our Why It's Cool podcast, host Jian DeLeon speaks to several industry figures who explain the lasting impact of the simple sneaker. From its origins as a signature sneaker to the on-court and off-court mythology that it led to, the Jordan 1 is a timeless shoe that continues to be reinterpreted today. First up, Jordan 1 designer Peter Moore talks about the intent of the design, and wanting to create a silhouette that could show off as much color as possible. Then writer Russ Bengtson—a wealth of knowledge on the intersection between sneaker culture and basketball—sheds some light on the Jordan 1's second life as a skate sneaker. David Creech, VP of Design at Jordan Brand, speaks on the fashion world's homages to the Jordan 1, and how collaborations with modern creatives like Virgil Abloh help tell new stories that extend the shoe's legacy beyond Michael Jordan's feats on the basketball court. Listen to the full episode above, and stay tuned for more episodes of “Why It's Cool” each week. Director of Editorial Video and Production, North AmericaJ. Andrew Keegan Director of EditorialJian Deleon Producer and Editor Sonia Manalili HostJian Deleon Special ThanksPeter MooreRuss BengstonDavid Creech Sources Used NBC, (1986, May 19). Late Night with David Letterman - Guest: Michael Jordan. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7MHjmXkoiVo&feature=youtu.be&t=4m48s Nike, (1985).  Air Jordan 1 commercialRetrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eEmAgKYV1uo NBA, (20178, May 26) Michael Jordan's Best Play of Every NBA Playoff!Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cuLprHh_BRg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The boys are fucking back with what might be the best episode of the season, featuring the latest cover star of Footwear News Magazine, Russ Bengtson. Russ joins the boys to talk about his 1000+ sneaker collection,  the potential assassination of DJT, the unattainable joy of watching The Office for the first time, and yelling at clouds. Then, in Captain's Log/Letters to Home, the boys talk all things Jonah Hill Day 2K18. FAIL GANG, PULL UP

On this week’s episode, the Full Size Run squad says farewell to longtime Complex editor and OG authority on sneakers, Russ Bengtson. Join us as we take a trip down memory lane and hear his thoughts on hot topics including resellers, the state of Air Jordans, and Sean Wotherspoon’s Nike Air Max 1/97.

Part 2 of our talk about the state of Jordan Brand. From Retros to the signature lines with Nick Engvall, Brandon Edler, and special guest Russ Bengtson. Part One: https://soundcloud.com/outside-the-box-podcast/the-state-of-jordan-retros-outsidethebox Subscribe to Kustoo!: http://www.youtube.com/user/kustoo?sub_confirmation=1 Follow Brandon: ►https://twitter.com/MrBrando3 ►https://instagram.com/mrbrando3/ Follow Nick: ►https://twitter.com/nickengvall ►https://instagram.com/nickengvall Follow Russ: ►https://twitter.com/russbengtson ►https://instagram.com/russbengtson Follow Jacques: ►https://twitter.com/kustoo ►https://instagram.com/kustoo

A talk about the state of Jordan Brand. From Retros to the signature line with Nick Engvall, Brandon Edler, and special guest Russ Bengtson. Part two: https://soundcloud.com/outside-the-box-podcast/are-retros-limiting-jordan-brands-future-part-2-outsidethebox Subscribe to Kustoo!: http://www.youtube.com/user/kustoo?sub_confirmation=1 Follow Brandon: ►https://twitter.com/MrBrando3 ►https://instagram.com/mrbrando3/ Follow Nick: ►https://twitter.com/nickengvall ►https://instagram.com/nickengvall Follow Russ: ►https://twitter.com/russbengtson ►https://instagram.com/russbengtson Follow Jacques: ►https://twitter.com/kustoo ►https://instagram.com/kustoo