“A shoe is just a shoe until my son steps into it.”
In this episode of the “We Watch It!” podcast, your hosts Cody Aaron Hanify, Shannon Mahaffey, and special guest Emily Githens, dive into the history of shoe salesman Sonny Vaccaro and how he led Nike in its pursuit of the greatest athlete in the history of basketball, Michael Jordan, as depicted in the movie “Air.”
But before they get into the movie, they take a moment to get to know Emily and her love for movies, and take a trip down memory lane with Shannon. Then, the three hosts discuss HBO Max’s new streaming series announcement for the Harry Potter world, giving their thoughts on the latest news.
But the main focus of the episode is the behind-the-scenes corporate movie “Air.” The hosts share their opinions on the film, its characters, and the story it tells. They analyze the role of Sonny Vaccaro in Nike's history, and what made Michael Jordan the greatest athlete of all time.
As always, the “We Watch It!” crew invites you to visitwewatchitpodcast.com, where you can submit a request for them to review your favorite movies, gain access to all their episodes, and even take a look at Shannon's progress on her list.
Don't miss this episode, and join Cody, Shannon, and Emily in their insightful discussion on “Air” and the fascinating story behind it.
AIR -
DIRECTED BY
Ben Affleck
WRITTEN BY
Alex Convery
STARRING
Matt Damon
Jason Bateman
Ben Affleck
Chris Messina
Viola Davis
Julius Tennon
Damian Delano Young
Chris Tucker
Matthew Maher
Guests:
Emily Githens