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The Complex Sneakers PodcastIs Jordan Brand Rinsing the Air Jordan 11?On this week’s episode of the Complex Sneakers Podcast, co-hosts Joe La Puma, Matt Welty and Upscale Vandal discuss Air Jordan retros sitting on shelves, whether or not Jordan Brand is doing too much with the Air Jordan 11 for its 30th anniversary, and Welty seeing Michael Jordan at a NASCAR race in New Hampshire. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2025-10-0358 min
The Church3.0 PodcastApollos + Crossroads Church: Accelerating Church App Development with Custom SaaSIn this breaking news and bonus episode, join Tyler (Apollos) and Matt Welty (Crossroads Church) for a deep dive into the massive strategic shift happening between Apollos and Crossroads Church Cincinnati, Ohio. For over a decade, these two organizations have been partners in digital ministry, developing the highly effective Crossroads Anywhere app.Now, Crossroads is moving to become a Custom SaaS Apollos user. What does this mean for the future of church technology? The leaders discuss their journey, from building a custom app for the "Brave Journey" to creating a digital ecosystem where thousands of people engage...
2025-10-0123 min
The Church3.0 PodcastHow Digital Church Is Disrupting Ministry: Matt Welty on Spiritual Formation, Apps & CommunityIs the Sunday service still the best way to reach people? In this powerful episode of Church3.0, Tyler Vance talks with Matt Welty, a leading voice in digital ministry from Crossroads Church, about how technology is reshaping spiritual formation, discipleship, and community.🎯 Topics Covered:Can a church app truly disciple someone?Why most churches are stuck in a 1990s tech mindsetHow asynchronous community is redefining small groupsUsing smartphones as modern-day tools for spiritual growthWhy digital-first thinking is not a compromise—but a callingMatt shares insights from years...
2025-07-2446 min
Exponential NEXT PodcastDigital Discipleship Series
Exponential NEXT Podcast Episode 60
Series: Digital Discipleship
Being part of a church is so much more than just consuming spiritual content. Yet, we all know there are people—both online and in person—who are simply there to consume.
In this conversation with Matt Welty, we discuss how Crossroads Church in Cincinnati got into online ministry and how Matt has pioneered the Crossroads Anywhere initiative. Their church, which gathers more than 20,000 people each weekend, has experimented with countless online strategies. Matt shares his greatest insights from leading Crossroads Anywhere and what he’s lear...
2025-06-1100 min
Exponential NEXT PodcastDigital Discipleship Series
Exponential NEXT Podcast Episode 60
Series: Digital Discipleship
Being part of a church is so much more than just consuming spiritual content. Yet, we all know there are people—both online and in person—who are simply there to consume.
In this conversation with Matt Welty, we discuss how Crossroads Church in Cincinnati got into online ministry and how Matt has pioneered the Crossroads Anywhere initiative. Their church, which gathers more than 20,000 people each weekend, has experimented with countless online strategies. Matt shares his greatest insights from leading Crossroads Anywhere and what he’s lear...
2025-06-1100 min
Books on the BedMeredith McCarrollThis week we visit with Meredith McCarroll in Portland, Maine.
Meredith McCarroll was born and raised in Waynesville, North Carolina. She is the author of “Unwhite: Appalachia, Race, and Film” (2018) and co-editor of “Appalachian Reckoning: A Region Responds to Hillbilly Elegy” (2019). She graduated from Appalachian State University, and later earned a Masters from Simmons College and a PhD from University of Tennessee. She lives now in Portland, Maine where she writes and teaches writing.
For more on Meredith: meredithmccarroll.com
Meredith's Books on the Bed:
Heavy by Kiese Laymon
Sleepover...
2025-03-201h 46
Sneaker History Podcast - Sneakers, Sneaker Culture and the Business of FootwearSneakers Took Him Around The World: Matt Welty Talks About His Journey and The Evolution of Sneaker CultureOn this episode of the Sneaker History Podcast, Mike and Nick talk with Matt Welty to discuss the evolution of sneaker culture and media. They reflect on their early days in sneaker journalism, the importance of documenting sneaker history, and the generational shifts in sneaker appreciation. The conversation also touches on the mainstreaming of sneaker culture and the challenges faced by sneaker writers today. In this conversation, the speakers delve into the evolution of sneaker content creation, discussing the rise of platforms like Full Size Run and the challenges of maintaining authenticity in sneaker media. They explore the intersection...
2025-02-241h 01
The Matt Long Show2/20 Should Texas invest in Crypto Currency?Court Welty and Blake Burns with Intrana tell me why they are apprehensive about Texas using part of The Rainy Day Fund to invest in crypto.PLUS - Pastor Tommy Hayes and his mission work and upcoming fund raiser. More Info HERE
2025-02-2150 min
Books on the BedGerry WilsonThis week we visit Gerry Wilson in Jackson, Mississippi.
A seventh generation Mississippian, Gerry Wilson grew up in the red clay hills of the north that she writes about in her debut novel, THAT PINSON GIRL, released by Regal House Publishing in February 2024. A story, “Tell Me Anything,” appeared in Persimmon Tree in June 2024. Another story, “A Language of Their Own,” was runner-up for The Porch Fiction Prize 2024. “Life Line” was a finalist in decembermagazine’s Curt Johnson Prose Award for Fiction and was published in december in the spring of 2023. Her short fiction has appeared in numerous other...
2024-12-131h 41
Bookstore ExplorerEpisode 68: Lemuria Books, Jackson, MississippiJohn Evans opened Lemuria Books in Jackson, Mississippi, in 1975 and joins me to discuss his five decades in bookselling. Books We Talk About: From Moby Dick to Eudora Welty, we cover a lot in this one!Our theme music is Whiskey River II by Erin Eades. Check her out wherever you stream music or visit ErinEadesMusic.com.
2024-09-1049 minThe Complex Sneakers PodcastWhat Makes a Sneaker Classic?There’s no denying the Nike Air Max 95 is a classic sneaker, but what about the Air Max 96? What about a pedestrian shoe like the Air Max 270, which is everywhere but not that loved by sneakerheads? What about the VaporMax? Co-hosts Joe La Puma, Brendan Dunne, and Matt Welty discuss the merits and bounds of the term “classic” in sneakers in this episode. They also talk about the rumored Kobe x Nike SB collaboration, the Flyknit era of the 2010s, Chinese New year Air Force 1s, and how horrible bar lacing is. Also, Welty explains his Twitter getting hacked.
2024-02-021h 03
Off-Farm IncomeOFI 1831: Brahman Cattle, Mentors And An American Star Finalist | FFA SAE Edition | Callie Welty | Grandview High School FFACallie Welty is a 2023 American Star Farmer Finalist, and after speaking with her it is not hard to understand why. Callie has had three things ingrained into her since a young age; love of the FFA, love of Brahman cattle and love for the Texas A&M Aggies. Today, at age 19 she has become the president of the American Junior Brahmans Association, she is studying agricultural communications in College Station and the foundation of the SAE that has led her to be an American Star Finalist is her herd of Brahman cattle. In the interview C...
2023-09-1123 min
Story Made PodcastNina ParikhOur conversation this week is with Nina Parikh - Director of the Mississippi Film Office, filmmaker, producer of Sundance award-winning film 'Ballast', and child of Mississippi. Listen to us talk about a timeless love story, searching for and deepening roots, the making of 'Ballast' and loving words from Roger Ebert, launching a career in Eudora Welty's living room, 25 years of connecting the world & Mississippi through film, how to get stuff done in a polarized world, belonging and not being enough of anything, and seeing the story in everything. Location: Mississippi Film Office; Woolfolk State Office Bu...
2023-08-071h 42
The Healing ClubSummer School with Matt "Jolly" RogersWe don't talk about Mark Harmon or Kirstie Alley at all on this episode, be we do reminisce over open mic memories. I talk about reading Eudora Welty novels for a long time. I do impressions of some of my drill sergeants from Basic Training. Matt tells funny stories about people we've met at Darwin's Theory on Wednesdays. It gets loud and fun. I'll appear on Friday on The Isaiah Effect at 10:30 on local Fox television. Also come to The Successful Show at The Secret Group on Mondays and Goddammit at Avant Garden on Thursdays. Have a great summer.
2023-07-2555 min
The Complex Sneakers PodcastDid Nike Screw Up the Air Jordan 3 'Reimagined'? The Complex Sneakers Podcast is co-hosted by Joe La Puma, Brendan Dunne, and Matt Welty. This week, the three examine a pair of the new white/cement Air Jordan 3 “Reimagined” and discuss the complaints over quality control issues on the elephant print. They also debate how the Tiffany x Nike Air Force 1 will rank once the year-end sneaker lists arrive and give a quick update on Adidas’ massive Yeezy stock problem. Also, Brendan shares some vintage sneakers, Joe remembers his lacrosse days, and Welty breaks down Mario’s big Red (Wing) boots. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more...
2023-03-1758 minThe Complex Sneakers PodcastStockX CEO Scott Cutler on Fakes, Nike's Lawsuit, and Rejecting Shoes The Complex Sneakers Podcast is co-hosted by Joe La Puma, Brendan Dunne, and Matt Welty. This week they’re joined by StockX CEO Scott Cutler who discusses how he first got into sneakers, goes into detail on StockX’s authentication process and gives his thoughts on the current lawsuit between Nike and StockX. Also, the cohosts discuss if the Tiffany & Co x Nike Air Force 1 will make the top 10 sneakers of 2023, and Welty preaches well-rounded athleticism for any dire life situation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-03-101h 31The Complex Sneakers PodcastNike’s New Release Policy, Is It OK to Wear Fakes?The Complex Sneakers Podcast is co-hosted by Joe La Puma, Brendan Dunne, and Matt Welty. This week, they discuss Nike’s new release policy and how it will affect drop days. The co-hosts then talk about the consistent rumors of Kanye West and Adidas working together again and what Adidas may do with their leftover Yeezy inventory. Finally the guys touch on the Supreme Nike Air Bakin’ collab and Welty and Joe trade more sneaker retail stories. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-03-031h 05The Complex Sneakers PodcastAre MSCHF's Big Red Boots Good? Are Tiffany's Air Force 1s Terrible? The Complex Sneakers Podcast is co-hosted by Joe La Puma, Brendan Dunne, and Matt Welty. This week, they discuss the super viral Big Red Boots from MSCHF, and Welty explains why he appreciate this piece of footwear over the brand’s other creations. The co-hosts also debate the merits of the Tiffany x Nike Air Force 1, a project that’s so far been met mostly with contempt, and Adidas’ potentially massive loss from unsold Yeezy products. Other topics include Nathan VanHook joining Adidas basketball, the rumor of Adidas trying to re-engage with Yeezy, and a quick update on Bape and Nike.
2023-02-1759 min
Story Made PodcastTema StaufferOur conversation this week is with Tema Stauffer - photographer, Associate Professor of Photography at East Tennesse State University, curator, writer, and child of Kalamazoo, MI (and North Carolina, technically). Her most recent work, Southern Fiction, explores settings that shaped the literary imaginations of 20th-century Southern writers. (welcome back to our trusted friend, Eudora Welty!) This episode will take you many places. Listen to us talk about: The power of just showing up somewhere. Moments of special feelings. The many paths of Southern Fiction. Finding essay writers & serendipity. Artistical influences. The church with no name. Tema's interest in...
2023-02-131h 01The Complex Sneakers PodcastMatt From Corporate on Resellers, Backdooring, and Fair Sneaker Releases”The Complex Sneakers Podcast is co-hosted by Joe La Puma, Brendan Dunne, and Matt Welty. This week, they are joined by Matt Tomamichel, who owns the Ohio-based sneaker boutique Corporate. Tomamichel discusses the realities of the sneaker business—from convincing a brand to let you sell their shoes to being put on credit hold by Nike to why backdooring happens. Also Tomamichel talks about how to make sneaker releases fair and hints at an upcoming Corporate sneaker collab. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-02-101h 10The Complex Sneakers PodcastAre Sneaker Mystery Boxes a Scam? Did Nike Copy Yeezy Slides?The Complex Sneakers Podcast is co-hosted by Joe La Puma, Brendan Dunne, and Matt Welty. This week, the cohosts come back together after their break to catch up on sneaker news like the immediately infamous sneaker mystery boxes sold by Chase Briner at ComplexCon and also the Adidas Yeezy Slide-looking Nike Calm Slide. Also, Joe stands by the “Black Phantom” Travis Scott x Air Jordan 1, Brendan looks forward to the ‘86 Air Max 1 retro, and Welty talks about a brewing sneaker battle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-01-201h 05
The Free Will ShowEpisode 50: Double Compatibilism with Greg WeltyIn this episode, we talk with Greg Welty about what compatibilists about freedom and determinism could contribute to the debate about freedom and foreknowledge.Greg's website: http://www.gregwelty.com/Greg's book, Why Is There Evil in the World (And So Much Of It)?: https://www.christianfocus.com/products/2741/why-is-there-evil-inTwitter: https://twitter.com/thefreewillshowInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thefreewillshow/?hl=enFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/The-Free-Will-Show-105535031200408/
2022-12-121h 30The Complex Sneakers PodcastWhat Does Adidas Do With Kanye? Can Nike Fight Resellers?The Complex Sneakers Podcast is co-hosted by Joe La Puma, Brendan Dunne, and Matt Welty. This week, they go in depth on Kanye West’s disagreements with Adidas, from the execs whose faces were blurred out in his meeting with the brand to his partnership being placed under review. Also, the cohosts discuss Nike’s new policies made to fight back against resellers. Elsewhere in the episode, Welty fires back at the fake sneaker comments, Joe preps for the Blink-182 reunion, and Brendan apologizes for his Salomon error. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2022-10-211h 06The Complex Sneakers PodcastDid Nike Copy New Balance? Did StockX Have a Huge Coupon Fail?The Complex Sneakers Podcast is co-hosted by Joe La Puma, Brendan Dunne, and Matt Welty. This week, they break down the release of the Tom Sachs x Nike GPS at Kohl’s, whether or not the Nike Air Max Bliss looks like a New Balance 992, the closing of NikeLab 21 Mercer, and the StockX coupon code leak that people tried to abuse over the weekend. Also, Joe gets back from his Kith trip, Welty talks about signing with a brand, and Brendan talks about selling ukuleles.Looking for the Complex Sneakers Podcast Dad Hats? Shop...
2022-10-071h 03The Complex Sneakers PodcastWill the Trophy Room Air Jordan 7 Be Hyped? Does Supreme x Nike Have More Hits or Misses?The Complex Sneakers Podcast is co-hosted by Joe La Puma, Brendan Dunne, and Matt Welty. This week, they discuss the upcoming Trophy Room x Air Jordan 7, the hype around the JJJJound x Asics Gel Kayano 14, and Patta’s Nike collaborations. Also, Welty hops on the On wave, Brendan comes back from vacation in Portugal, and Joe joins remote on a trip in Florida.Looking for the Complex Sneakers Podcast Dad Hats? Shop on Complex Shop now!https://shop.complex.com/products/the-complex-sneakers-podcast-dad-hat-whitehttps://shop.complex.com/products/the-complex-sneakers-podcast-dad-hat-black...
2022-09-231h 01The Complex Sneakers PodcastKanye West's Fight With Adidas Over YeezyThe Complex Sneakers Podcast is co-hosted by Joe La Puma, Brendan Dunne, and Matt Welty. This week, they talk about Kanye West’s Adidas deal, his very public battle with the brand over the past week, and what it means for the future of Yeezy sneakers. The cohosts debate whether West truly wants to leave Adidas and discuss what that might look like. Also, Welty breaks out a bunch of shoes for Labor Day, Brendan returns from Atlanta, and Joe goes toy shopping back in Bay Shore.Looking for the Complex Sneakers Podcast Dad...
2022-09-091h 06The Complex Sneakers PodcastThe Best Back to School Sneakers, Then and NowThe Complex Sneakers Podcast is co-hosted by Joe La Puma, Brendan Dunne, and Matt Welty. This week, they talk about back to school sneakers, reminisce on the shoes that were popular when they were in high school, and break down how bad RTV requests are when you work in footwear retail. They also leak some exciting Nike shoes that aren’t releasing until 2023. Elsewhere, Joe hits some serious buckets at Got Sole, Welty hits a personal best in the gym, and Brendan reflects on his Hood to Coast run.Looking for the Complex Snea...
2022-09-021h 09The Complex Sneakers PodcastAsspizza Is Willing to Go Broke for His Sneaker, Says Sneaker Brands Are DoneThe Complex Sneakers Podcast is co-hosted by Joe La Puma, Brendan Dunne, and Matt Welty. This week they’re joined by Austin Babbitt, better known as Asspizza, a young streetwear designer who came up in the Soho scene in the 2010s. Asspizza’s latest product are his 730 sneakers, which are based on the popular Nike Air More Uptempo. In the episode, he talks about how he got the shoes made, avoiding legal issues around them, meeting with Kanye West, and more. Also, Joe wins a prize on the boardwalk, Welty survives food poisoning, and Brendan does some complaining.
2022-08-121h 11The Complex Sneakers PodcastShould Kanye Be Mad at Adidas? How Should Sneakers Fit?The Complex Sneakers Podcast is co-hosted by Joe La Puma, Brendan Dunne, and Matt Welty. This week, the co-hosts discuss the fallout around Yeezy Day, which Ye challenged Adidas over and claimed happened without his approval. They also talk about how to figure out your appropriate sneaker size and make a shocking discovery about one of the cohosts’ footwear. Elsewhere, the trio reacts to the latest in the Zadeh Kicks sneaker reselling saga. Also, Welty influences Rihanna’s sneakers, Joe has some more dyed pairs coming up, and Brendan goes golfing.Looking for t...
2022-08-051h 11The Complex Sneakers PodcastHow Good Are Travis' 'Mocha' Jordan 1s? Are 'Panda' Dunks That Bad?The Complex Sneakers Podcast is co-hosted by Joe La Puma, Brendan Dunne, and Matt Welty. This week, the trio discuss Travis Scott’s latest Cactus Jack sneaker, the Air Jordan 1 Low, and where it ranks in his work. They also break down the hate around the “Panda” Nike Dunk Low and discuss whether it’s really justified. Later, Welty questions Donald Glover’s New Balance campaign and also the newfound interest in suede Adidas models. Also, Brendan gives up on the Louis Vuitton x Nike Air Force 1 and Joe La Puma relives an episode of “borrowing” from his parents to get Air Jordan...
2022-07-291h 13The Complex Sneakers PodcastArthur Kar on His Salomon Collab, Virgil’s Nikes, and Paris SB DunksThe Complex Sneakers Podcast is co-hosted by Joe La Puma, Brendan Dunne, and Matt Welty. This week, the cohosts are joined by Arthur Kar, the man behind the auto brand L'Art de L'automobile. In addition to supplying rare cars to artists and entertainers, Kar has collaborated with sneaker brands like Vans and Salomon via his streetwear brand. A super connected individual, Kar talks about his time with Virgil Abloh, projects like the “Bred” Off-White x Air Jordan 4 and Louis Vuitton x Nike Air Force 1, buying loads of Mars Yards, shooting a video with Pop Smoke and Quavo in Paris, and...
2022-07-221h 21The Complex Sneakers PodcastJames Whitner Reveals Unreleased A Ma Maniere Air JordansThe Complex Sneakers Podcast is co-hosted by Joe La Puma, Brendan Dunne, and Matt Welty. This week they’re joined by James Whitner of the Whitaker Group, the company behind sneaker stores A Ma Maniere and Social Status. Whitner brings along a never-before-seen Air Jordan 12 collaboration and talks about his stores’ rise, the realities of fighting bots, and how backdooring happens in the sneaker industry. Also, Joe and Welty practice yoga while Brendan recovers from a go-karting sessionLooking for the Complex Sneakers Podcast Dad Hats? Shop on Complex Shop now!https...
2022-07-151h 25The Complex Sneakers PodcastThe Best Sneakers of 2022 So FarThe Complex Sneakers Podcast is co-hosted by Joe La Puma, Brendan Dunne, and Matt Welty. This week, they discuss the best sneakers of 2022 so far, breaking down the Complex’s staffs picks for the biggest pairs that have released in the first half of the year. The cohosts debate the merits of shoes like Travis Scott’s Air Max 1s, Drake’s Hot Step, and Virgil Abloh’s Louis Vuitton x Nike Air Force 1. Also, Joe gives a glizzy update, Welty reminisces on his history in fireworks, and Brendan relives recent travels to London and Mexico.Looking ...
2022-07-081h 07The Complex Sneakers PodcastAlex Dymond Tells Classic Stories About Supreme and Nike SBDESCRIPTION: The Complex Sneakers Podcast is co-hosted by Joe La Puma, Brendan Dunne, and Matt Welty. This week, the cohosts are joined by Alex Dymond, a behind-the-scenes designer who’s worked on sneakers with the likes of Quartersnacks, Alltimers, and his wife, Olivia Kim. Dymond discusses the early days of sneaker and streetwear culture in New York City, touching on his time at legendary stores like Nort and Supreme. Also, Welty talks about his workout playlist, Joe extolls the values of scuff remover, and Brendan heads to Mexico.Looking for the Complex Sneakers Podcast Dad Hats? Shop...
2022-06-241h 22The Complex Sneakers PodcastIbn Jasper Shares Untold Stories From Kanye's Louis Vuitton, Reebok Deals The Complex Sneakers Podcast is co-hosted by Joe La Puma, Brendan Dunne, and Matt Welty. This week they’re joined by Ibn Jasper, a Chicagoan who got his start cutting hair for artists like Kanye West and Don C. Ibn gives an inside look into the creation of Kanye’s unreleased Reebok shoe, the Nike Air Yeezy line, and his short-lived Louis Vuitton sneaker collection. He also talks about his own journey in footwear, from skating in Air Jordans to releasing multiple collections with converse. Elsewhere, the cohosts discuss West slamming Adidas for ripping off the Yeezy slides, Welty liqu...
2022-06-171h 22
Story Made PodcastLauren RhoadesOur conversation this week is with Lauren Rhoades. One of the first friends of the project, Lauren is a literature and arts lover, life-giving gardener, marvelous writer, and a proud resident of Jackson, Mississippi. I met her when she served as the Director of the Eudora Welty House & Garden, though she is now at the Mississippi Arts Commmission. This conversation happened during one of Lauren's last days at the Welty House. You'll hear about her first time touring the house when she moved to Jackson, lots about Eudora's life and writing, and many grand threads of connection...
2022-05-0959 minThe Complex Sneakers PodcastBackdooring, Sneakers Getting Stolen, and the Nike Jordan MovieThe Complex Sneakers Podcast is co-hosted by Joe La Puma, Brendan Dunne, and Matt Welty. This week, the three touch on the Union x Air Jordan 2 fiasco, from people’s cards getting charged for pairs they couldn’t get and the accusation that the sneakers were backdoored. Infamous reseller Benjamin Kickz makes a brief cameo via FaceTime to discuss his involvement. Also, Joe and Welty reflect on thwarting sneaker thieves at their retail jobs and Brendan tries his best to put in a bid for a role in the coming movie about Nike signing Michael Jordan.
2022-04-291h 06The Complex Sneakers PodcastMSCHF Responds to Vans Wavy Baby, Nike Satan Shoe LawsuitsThe Complex Sneakers Podcast is co-hosted by Joe La Puma, Brendan Dunne, and Matt Welty. This week they're joined by Lukas Bentel, a chief creative officer at the Brooklyn art collective MSCHF. Bentel brings with him the recently released Wavy Baby sneaker, a Vans-lookalike model that is the latest MSCHF creation to earn a trademark infringement lawsuit. He defends the shoe, discusses the controversy over the Lil Nas X Satan Shoe that Nike sued over, and explains why he feels confident about his company's legal issues. Also, Brendan and Welty leave Joe out of another PG dinner. Hosted on...
2022-04-221h 11
Story Made PodcastMae ClaxtonOur conversation this week is with Mae Claxton. A professor of English at Western Carolina University. A Eudora Welty scholar. A dedicated teacher. She wants to resurrect and uplift the stories that haven't been respected or told. Her life mirrors her curiosities, moving from her homeland in southern Georgia to her home now in the Southern Appalachians. Her desire to learn from and about women writers led her from people like Eudora and Flannery O'Connor to unsung Appalachian writers like Wilma Dykeman and Lillian Smith. Kindred spirits are Eudora Welty lovers, and it felt right to share Mae's insights...
2022-04-171h 08The Complex Sneakers PodcastDJ Khaled's Air Jordan 5s, Love Them or Hate Them?The Complex Sneakers Podcast is co-hosted by Joe La Puma, Brendan Dunne, and Matt Welty. This week they talk about DJ Khaled's newly unveiled "We The Best" Air Jordan 5 collection, Fragment x Air Jordan 1s, Drake Nikes, and other top-tier collabs. The co-hosts discuss the merits of these shoes and whether being a collab alone makes them exciting. Also, Joe celebrates a birthday with a pair of glizzies, Welty runs down the latest in MMA news, and Brendan preps for a trip to New Balance HQ in Boston. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2022-04-151h 00The Complex Sneakers PodcastSneakers That Need a Retro, The Best Nike FlyknitsThe Complex Sneakers Podcast is co-hosted by Joe La Puma, Brendan Dunne, and Matt Welty. This week, the three hosts talk about sneakers they want to see come back, like Arnold Schwarzenegger's Nike lifting shoe, the Nike Air Burst, and the Joe-favorite Air Zoom Citizen. They also reflect on the early days of Nike Flyknit, which launched 10 years ago now. Joe gives a breakdown of the latest Kith trip, Brendan explains Treefort Music Fest in Boise, and Welty starts laying out plans for the Complex Sneakers Glizzy Tour. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/p...
2022-04-081h 01The Complex Sneakers PodcastWhy the OG Sneaker YouTuber Gave It Up for a Crypto FortuneThe Complex Sneakers Podcast is co-hosted by Joe La Puma, Brendan Dunne, and Matt Welty. This week they welcome Carlos Sanchez, aka SneakGeekz, to the show to talk about his history as one of the first sneaker YouTubers doing in boxings. Sanchez discusses his highs, lows, fake sneakers, Galaxy Foams, and how he got out of the game to invest in Bitcoin and focus on crypto. Also, Joe returns from Miami, Brendan visits Aime Leon Dore, and Welty keeps his workouts going. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2022-03-251h 11The Complex Sneakers PodcastThe Most Viral Sneaker MemesThe Complex Sneakers Podcast is co-hosted by Joe La Puma, Brendan Dunne, and Matt Welty. This week, they reminisce on viral sneaker moments, trends, and memes from "What Are Those?" to the Chef Currys and Air Monarchs. The co-hosts break down moments like the "Damn Daniel" Vine video and John Geiger's infamous 'Red October' Nike Air Yeezy 2 stunt, feeling out how they've aged years later. Also, Brendan is forced to pick between Tom Sachs and Tinker Hatfield, and Welty (kinda) gets a shoutout from Jack Harlow. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for...
2022-02-251h 04The Complex Sneakers PodcastShawn "Pecas" Costner Tells Kanye West, Chris Paul, & Fat Joe Sneaker StoriesThe Complex Sneakers Podcast is co-hosted by Joe La Puma, Brendan Dunne, and Matt Welty. This week they are joined by Shawn "Pecas" Costner, a music industry veteran who now works with Dwyane Wade at his agency, CAA AMP. Pecas traces his history in sneakers, reliving the time Kanye West gave him an early pair of Nike Air Yeezy 2s, a sneaker tradeoff he had to make to get a DJ to play the right music, and spilling wine on Fat Joe's $600,000 couch. Also, the co-hosts talk about their time in the snow over the weekend and Welty tackles...
2022-02-041h 13
The Complex Sneakers PodcastWhat Were the Best Sneakers of 2021?The Complex Sneakers Podcast is co-hosted by Joe La Puma, Brendan Dunne, and Matt Welty. This week, the trio is guestless as they discuss the best sneakers of 2021. In this last episode of the year, the co-hosts explain the rationale behind Complex's choices for the top-ten sneakers of the year and run through the whole list. They also add in a few of their personal favorites that deviate from the list. At the top of the show, Joe and Brendan recall their recent trips and Welty gives a brief update on superintendent duties. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com...
2021-12-171h 07The Complex Sneakers PodcastRonnie Fieg on Asics Collabs, Supply Chain Issues, & Kith's 10th YearThe Complex Sneakers Podcast is co-hosted by Joe La Puma, Brendan Dunne, and Matt Welty. They are joined this week by Kith founder Ronnie Fieg, who brings with him some exclusive Asics collaborations to unveil around his brand's 10-year anniversary celebrations. In addition to breaking down the "Salmon Toe" and "Leatherback" Asics Gel Lyte Vs, he talks about how much supply chain issues have disrupted the footwear business, sneaker trips to Tokyo, and that lost feeling of opening a box and seeing a new shoe for the first time. Also, Welty celebrates his new gig as superintendent and the co-hosts ta...
2021-11-191h 23The Complex Sneakers PodcastGQ's Jim Moore on Collaborating With Virgil Abloh, Ronnie Fieg, and KanyeThe Complex Sneakers Podcast is co-hosted by Joe La Puma, Brendan Dunne, and Matt Welty. In this week's episode, they are joined by Jim Moore, the legendary GQ creative director who spent four decades at the magazine shaping how men in America dress. Moore talks through his career and points in it where sneakers interacted with his work, from shooting with Michael Jordan in the late 1980s to helping push athletic footwear to a new space in the wardrobe of the modern man. Moore also discusses his interactions in the past decade with more streetwear-specific designers like Virgil Abloh, Ronnie...
2021-10-151h 21The Complex Sneakers PodcastSuper Collector Abdul Says Dirty Air Force 1s Are OK to WearThe Complex Sneakers Podcast is co-hosted by Joe La Puma, Brendan Dunne, and Matt Welty. In this week's episode, the trio is joined by Abdul, sneaker scene mainstay with powerful friends and a powerful collection. You may not know exactly who Abdul is or what he does, but you've definitely seen him in the background or at the front of the line at footwear happenings around the world. In the episode, he talks about his 30 years collecting shoes, dirty white Air Force 1s, whether or not Mids are acceptable, and how he obtained some of his rarest shoes. Also, Joe...
2021-10-011h 17
The Complex Sneakers PodcastDebating This Summer's Biggest SneakerThe Complex Sneakers Podcast is co-hosted by Joe La Puma, Brendan Dunne, and Matt Welty. In this week’s episode, it’s just the three guys debating their pick for the sneaker of the summer for 2021. Dunne makes a case for Nike Dunks, as a whole, being his choice, while Joe brings up why the Travis Scott Jordan 1s were a force to be reckoned with. Welty sides with Dunne, but zooms in on Virgil Abloh’s the 50 project. Joe Freshgood’s New Balances and more are discussed this week, too.EPISODE CHAPTERS / TIME STAMPS:00:00...
2021-09-171h 03
The Complex Sneakers PodcastDebating Travis Scott's Best and Worst Nike and Jordan SneakersThe Complex Sneakers Podcast is co-hosted by Joe La Puma, Brendan Dunne, and Matt Welty. In this week's episode, the hosts are discuss the history of Travis Scott's sneaker collaborations, from his Air Force 1s to his Air Jordan 4s all the way up to his most recent projects, his duo of Jordan 1s made with Fragment Design. The hosts discuss their favorite sneakers that Travis has released and which ones they think made the most impact. Also, they tackle the question of Travis vs. Kanye West in the sneaker game. Aside from the Travis talk, the three relive...
2021-08-271h 24
The Complex Sneakers PodcastWhy Is Nike Suing Sneaker Customizers? Mache RespondsThe Complex Sneakers Podcast is co-hosted by Joe La Puma, Brendan Dunne, and Matt Welty. This week, the three co-hosts sit down with Mache, a sneaker customizer who has done work for rappers like Wale, NFL stars like Stefon Diggs, and wrestlers like Kofi Kingston. Mache reacts to Nike's recent lawsuits against custom sneaker designers, explaining how he thinks those entities could move differently in order to avoid legal action. He also breaks down a new footwear business he's entered—making his own silhouette in the Mache Runner. Mache details how he gets those shoes made and how well th...
2021-07-301h 15
The Complex Sneakers PodcastFlight Club’s Most Notorious Employee Reacts to Modern Day ResellersThe Complex Sneakers Podcast is co-hosted by Joe La Puma, Brendan Dunne, and Matt Welty. This week, the three co-hosts sit down with Chris Vidal, one of the original employees at Flight Club and an outspoken figure in the New York City sneaker scene, to trade stories past and present. Vidal contrasts the sneaker resell world of then vs. now, remembers selling the “Justin Bieber” sneakers at Supra, relives pulling out a fake gun during his tenure at Alife, and talks about helping out David Beckham at the same store. A longtime collector, Vidal also breaks down his history with...
2021-07-231h 25The Complex Sneakers Podcast$120,000 Nike Air Force 1s? DJ Clark Kent ReactsThe Complex Sneakers Podcast is co-hosted by Joe La Puma, Brendan Dunne, and Matt Welty. This week, the three co-hosts sit down with DJ Clark Kent for his second appearance on the show to discuss the recent Sotheby's auction sale of the Scarr's x Nike Air Force 1 for $121,000. Clark, who designed the shoe with Nike, talks about his feelings about the price, the upcoming Louis Vuitton x Nike Air Force 1s, why he'll never wear mids, and more. Also, Joe relives his career in concessions sales with the New York Mets, Welty relives his career in concessions sales at the...
2021-07-161h 30
The Complex Sneakers PodcastRanking the Best Sneakers of 2021 So FarThe Complex Sneakers Podcast is co-hosted by Joe La Puma, Brendan Dunne, and Matt Welty. This week, the three co-hosts countdown the 10 best sneakers of the year so far. In selecting the shoes they also break down the criteria and go behind some of the arguments that go into deciding Complex's sneaker lists. How high does the Trophy Room x Air Jordan 1 deserve to be? What's the best New Balance so far? The co-hosts debate these topics while running through the list. Also, Brendan celebrates his birthday, Welty lends some super helpful air conditioning tips, and Joe ponders PacSun's sneaker...
2021-07-091h 16
The Complex Sneakers PodcastHow Steven Smith Ended Up Designing Yeezys With Kanye WestThe Complex Sneakers Podcast is co-hosted by Joe La Puma, Brendan Dunne, and Matt Welty. This week, the three co-hosts talk to Steven Smith, a legendary sneaker designer who's worked at New Balance, Adidas, Fila, Reebok, Nike, and more. While Smith was for many years best known as the creator of the Reebok Insta Pump Fury, he's recently reignited his portfolio by leading sneaker design for Kanye West's Yeezy brand. Here, he discusses his long history in the sportswear industry, battling with Nike, getting hired at Nike, and much more. Also, Welty takes a walk down memory lane, Joe...
2021-06-251h 33
The Complex Sneakers PodcastHow Drew Greer’s Nikes With Wu-Tang and Jay-Z Changed the Sneaker IndustryThe Complex Sneakers Podcast is co-hosted by Joe La Puma, Brendan Dunne, and Matt Welty. This week, the three co-hosts talk to Drew Greer, a sneaker industry veteran who started at Nike back in 1994 and helped pioneer its strategy around limited edition and retro footwear. Greer’s long resume includes important shoes like the Wu Tang x Nike Dunk High and the Roc-a-Fella x Nike Air Force 1, which were integral in helping Nike explicitly cross over into hip-hop culture. Greer breaks down his decades in the game and how he changed the industry. Also, Welty finally gets his Diamond Dunk...
2021-06-181h 13
The Complex Sneakers PodcastHow Victor Cruz and Nike Brought Sneaker Culture to the NFLThe Complex Sneakers Podcast is co-hosted by Joe La Puma, Brendan Dunne, and Matt Welty. This week, the three co-hosts talk to former NFL Giant and Super Bowl winner Victor Cruz about his sneaker resume. Cruz talks about how he got his own Nike shoe, getting royalties on every pair sold, and the lengths he's gone to to get shoes. He even reveals some details about former teammate Odell Beckham Jr. considering signing with Adidas instead of Nike. Also, Welty relives a college memory of calling out someone's fake Bapes and Brendan and Joe discuss Italian food.
2021-06-111h 16
The Complex Sneakers PodcastOff-White x Nike: The Best, the Worst, and the RestThe Complex Sneakers Podcast is co-hosted by Joe La Puma, Brendan Dunne, and Matt Welty. This week, the three co-hosts discuss Virgil Abloh's growing body of Off-White x Nike sneakers, starting at the first release of The Ten in 2017 and extending to the upcoming 50 set of Dunks. How big of an impact have sneakers like the Off-White x Air Jordan 1 had on collaborations and Nike's approach to them in general? Do we really need another 50 pairs this summer? Also, Welty explains his Memorial Day workout while Joe and Brendan discuss Italian food. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy fo...
2021-06-041h 12
The Complex Sneakers PodcastJesse Leyva on Making Nike's Coolest Sneakers for DecadesThe Complex Sneakers Podcast is co-hosted by Joe La Puma, Brendan Dunne, and Matt Welty. This week, the three co-hosts are joined by Jesse Leyva, a Nike veteran who spent 20 years at the company creating some of its coolest sneakers. As the design director at Nike Sportswear and later the creative director in charge of Nike SB and Nike ACG, he was responsible for sneaker collaborations with Kaws, Geoff McFetridge, Undefeated, Stussy, and many more. Leyva discusses his decades-long history in the industry and the inner workings of Nike. Also, Welty ponders a holiday weekend workout, Brendan preps for the Ne...
2021-05-281h 26
The Complex Sneakers PodcastIs Nike Making Too Many Dunks or Not Enough?The Complex Sneakers Podcast is co-hosted by Joe La Puma, Brendan Dunne, and Matt Welty. This week, the three co-hosts discuss the Nike Dunk, a retro sneaker from 1985 that’s been huge in the past year thanks to SB collaborations and inline styles. But is Nike over-saturating the market with the shoes or should they keep making more? The co-hosts discuss their personal history with Dunks, current resell prices, and some of their favorite pairs old and new. Also: Joe gives some teasers on the next season of Sneaker Shopping, Welty relives his wild weekend, and Brendan comes back from va...
2021-05-211h 04
The Complex Sneakers PodcastHow Haze Made One of the Greatest Nike Dunks of All TimeThe Complex Sneakers Podcast is co-hosted by Joe La Puma, Brendan Dunne, and Matt Welty. This week, the three co-hosts talk to graffiti writer and graphic designer Haze. The artist talks about his long history working on collaboration sneakers, from his New Balance 574 to his Nike Air Force 1 to the set of Dunks he did in 2003. Haze also discusses building his brand and connecting with Japanese streetwear icons Hiroshi Fujiwara and Nigo. Elsewhere, Welty gets a brief birthday celebration and the co-hosts talk about the effects of sneaker hype. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2021-05-071h 12
The Complex Sneakers PodcastThe Stories Behind Our Biggest Interviews With Kanye, Nigo, and MoreThe Complex Sneakers Podcast is co-hosted by Joe La Puma, Brendan Dunne, and Matt Welty. This week, the three co-hosts talk about the most memorable interviews from their shared decades of experience in sneaker media. Joe recalls linking up with Kanye West for an early Complex feature on Kid Cudi, Matt relives meeting Nigo, and Brendan remembers his conversations with industry insiders. Also, the co-hosts discuss sneaker deliveries, workout routines, and a garbage bag full of Mars Yards. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2021-04-2359 min
The Complex Sneakers PodcastHow Nice Kicks’ Matt Halfhill Took Over the Sneaker InternetThe Complex Sneakers Podcast is co-hosted by Joe La Puma, Brendan Dunne and Matt Welty. This week the guys talk to the founder of Nice Kicks, Matt Halfhill. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2021-01-081h 14
The Complex Sneakers PodcastRanking Our Favorite Sneakers of 2020The Complex Sneakers Podcast is co-hosted by Joe La Puma, Brendan Dunne and Matt Welty. This week the guys talk about their personal favorite shoes of 2020 and Welty has Nike on his list. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2021-01-011h 08
The Sneaker AnnexeEpisode 5 - an Englishman in New York with Matt WeltyOur good friend Matt Welty of Full Size Run and the Complex Sneakers podcast jumps on with us to talk sneakers/trainers and how he got into it all. Also we ask the all important question, how many times does he get asked if he resells sneakers
2020-12-231h 00
The Complex Sneakers PodcastOur Wildest Sneaker Press Trip TalesThe Complex Sneakers Podcast is co-hosted by Joe La Puma, Brendan Dunne and Matt Welty. This week the guys talk about their past press trips and how it connected them to their now sneaker industry network and long friendships. Welty tells us the one interview question that made Kendrick Lamar snap at him, Joe La Puma talks meeting Michael Jordan and Brendan Dunne talks watching Ben Baller fighting to get into a VIP lounge area. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-12-0459 min
The Complex Sneakers PodcastHow We Got Jobs in Sneaker MediaThe Complex Sneakers Podcast is co-hosted by Joe La Puma, Brendan Dunne and Matt Welty. This week the guys celebrate their 50th episode and talk how they ended up in Sneaker Media. Matt Welty shocks everyone with his story on dropping out of college, Joe La Puma talks his full Michael Kors outfit to his Complex interview, and Brendan Dunne talks moving across the country to a city he's never been to and knows no one in. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-11-061h 02
The Complex Sneakers PodcastRevealing Our Biggest Sneaker Come-UpsThe Complex Sneakers Podcast is co-hosted by Joe La Puma, Brendan Dunne and Matt Welty. This week the guys tell stories about their biggest sneaker come-ups. Matt Welty talks finding 7 year old sneakers in a local sporting goods store, Brendan Dunne pulls out all the coupons to get the biggest discount on a pair of retro sneakers, and JLP gets a special pair of Kanye samples. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-10-021h 04The Complex Sneakers PodcastHow Wrong Did We Get the Best Sneakers of 2018?The Complex Sneakers Podcast is co-hosted by Joe La Puma, Brendan Dunne, and Matt Welty. This week, they look back at Complex’s best sneakers of 2018 list and make some revisions as to which sneakers they got right and which they got wrong—Sean Wotherspoon’s Air Max 1/97, the Nike Element React 87, the “Concord” Air Jordan 11, etc. Also, Welty explains Fat Joe’s Virgil Abloh connection, Joe gets let down on the Nike SB x Air Jordan 4, and Brendan’s F1 dreams are coming true.Looking for the Complex Sneakers Podcast Dad Hats? Shop on Complex...
2020-09-301h 08
The Complex Sneakers PodcastSamuel Ross on A-Cold-Wall's Groundbreaking CollaborationsThe Complex Sneakers Podcast is co-hosted by Joe La Puma, Brendan Dunne and Matt Welty. This week the guys host Samuel Ross, one of UK's most significant fashion designers. He's worked along side Virgil Abloh on a number of projects such as Been Trill, Off-White, Kanye West, GOOD Music, and more. He then went on to found his own label, A Cold Wall*, that has since developed a cult-like following and made its way into stores like Barneys New York. Samuel Ross talks about his past experiences and how they've all lead up to his most recent work with Converse...
2020-09-181h 09
The Complex Sneakers PodcastJoe Grondin on Creating New Balance's Biggest CollabsThe Complex Sneakers Podcast is co-hosted by Joe La Puma, Brendan Dunne and Matt Welty, and this week they have on Joe Grondin, Senior Manager of Global Collaborations & Energy at New Balance. They pull back the curtain on New Balance and discuss past and future sneaker collabs, how it all comes together, and much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-09-1159 min
The Complex Sneakers PodcastDebating The Sneaker Of The SummerThe Complex Sneakers Podcast is co-hosted by Joe La Puma, Brendan Dunne and Matt Welty. This week the guys discuss the sneaker of the summer and what those qualifications are in a year where we didn't really have one... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-09-041h 01
The Complex Sneakers PodcastHow Chris Gibbs' Sneaker History Inspired the Union Jordan IVThe Complex Sneakers Podcast is co-hosted by Joe La Puma, Brendan Dunne and Matt Welty. This week the guys host, Chris Gibbs, the current owner and operator of UNION Los Angeles. Chris Gibbs takes the guys back through his 25 years in the sneaker industry to his now Union Jordan IV. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-08-281h 17
The Complex Sneakers PodcastJosh Luber Addresses StockX's Wins and LossesThe Complex Sneakers Podcast is co-hosted by Joe La Puma, Brendan Dunne and Matt Welty. This week the guys host Josh Luber the co-founder of the consignment shop, StockX, a hybrid of a stock market for sneakers and a user-friendly platform to buy and sell products like we've never seen before. In recent years the company received an evaluation over 1 billion dollars. Josh takes the guys through his story going all the way back to his time at IBM to present day and his belief in the future resale market for sports trading cards. Hosted on Acast. See acast...
2020-08-211h 22
The Complex Sneakers PodcastDeon Point Tells Crazy Nike SB Release Stories, Concepts' HistoryThe Complex Sneakers Podcast is co-hosted by Joe La Puma, Brendan Dunne and Matt Welty. This week the guys host Concepts’ Creative Director, Deon Point. He started as a store manager in Boston in 2005 and went on to help shape the shop into one of the most respected retailers in the country. After a decade of building up the Concepts Boston location he then moved on and expanded the boutique brand to New York City. He joins the podcast this week to talk about the upcoming Lacoste Collection and tells some crazy stories of past sneaker releases. Hosted on Acas...
2020-08-141h 09
The Complex Sneakers PodcastBen Baller Tells Unfiltered Sneaker StoriesThe Complex Sneakers Podcast is co-hosted by Joe La Puma, Brendan Dunne and Matt Welty. This week they have on the legendary jeweler Ben Baller who started his lengthy career in the music industry before becoming an early name on the streetwear scene. In this interview, Baller talks about sneaker shopping with Missy Elliott in the 90s, starting the Nike SB Dunks craze, and which sneakers he'll never wear. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-08-071h 19
The Complex Sneakers PodcastHow Mache Went From Making Customs for LeBron and Jay-Z to His Own SneakerThe Complex Sneakers Podcast is co-hosted by Joe La Puma, Brendan Dunne and Matt Welty. This week they have on renowned sneaker customizer Dan “Mache” Gamache, who started customizing in the early 2000s and has since built a career making shoes for the biggest names in sports and music. They talk about customizing for the NFL schedule, WWE, and of course, Mache’s first sneaker, the Mache Runner Centralia. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-07-311h 00
The Complex Sneakers PodcastJacques Slade Talks the Ins and Outs of Sneaker YouTubeThe Complex Sneakers Podcast is co-hosted by Joe La Puma, Brendan Dunne and Matt Welty. This week they have on actor, blogger, and YouTube host Jacques Slade, a footwear expert who has done everything from rapping to unboxing. They talk about going to Michael Jordan’s house, Walk Hard: the Dewey Cox Story, and becoming the Ryan Seacrest of sneakers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-07-241h 01
The Complex Sneakers PodcastDebating the Best Sneakers of 2020 So FarThe Complex Sneakers Podcast is co-hosted by Joe La Puma, Brendan Dunne and Matt Welty. This week they discuss the ins and outs of the ten best sneakers of 2020 so far, as decided by the Complex sneakers team. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-07-171h 06
The Complex Sneakers PodcastHow John Geiger Gave Up Everything to Start His Sneaker BrandThe Complex Sneakers Podcast is co-hosted by Joe La Puma, Brendan Dunne and Matt Welty. This week they have on sneaker and streetwear designer John Geiger who started off by designing the infamous Misplaced Checks custom Air Force 1s and has since built his own brand which has become a favorite of professional athletes and artists alike. They talk about selling everything to start his brand, jumping in the pool with Red Octobers, and one of the best gifts Joe’s ever gotten. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-07-1055 min
The Complex Sneakers PodcastFrank Cooke Reveals How Exclusive Air Jordans Are DesignedThe Complex Sneakers Podcast is co-hosted by Joe La Puma, Brendan Dunne and Matt Welty. This week they have on sneaker designer extraordinaire Franke Cooke who has worked on projects like Nigel Sylvester air Jordan’s 1, Aleali May’s collabs, Collette Jordan 1s, Travis Scott IVs and models like the “Top 3,” and “Reverse Shattered Backboard 2.0.” They get into what its like working for Jordan Brand, the GOAT himself, and Cooke's new projects. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-07-0356 min
The Complex Sneakers PodcastHow Jerry Lorenzo and Fear of God Reshaped the Sneaker IndustryThe Complex Sneakers Podcast is co-hosted by Joe La Puma, Brendan Dunne and Matt Welty, and this week they have the inimitable Jerry Lorenzo. They talk about his breakthrough in the Chicago fashion scene, his relationship with Nike and much, much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-06-191h 02
The Complex Sneakers PodcastHow Joe Freshgoods Became the Voice of Chicago's Sneaker CultureThe Complex Sneakers Podcast is co-hosted by Joe La Puma, Brendan Dunne and Matt Welty and this week they speak with Chicago native, Joe Freshgoods. They get into the history of streetwear & sneakers in Chicago, the numerous collabs he's part of, and why his city deserves more love. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-06-1255 min
The Complex Sneakers PodcastJames Whitner Breaks Down Racism and Privilege in SneakersThe Complex Sneakers Podcast is co-hosted by Joe La Puma, Brendan Dunne and Matt Welty and this week they're joined by James Whitner, a veteran of the footwear industry, and owner of sneaker shops like Social Status, APB, Propser and Atlanta’s A Ma Maniere. They talk about the protests sweeping the nation, what the sneaker community can do to combat racism and much more.James Whitner’s Message to the Industry: A Social Media Post Condemning Racism Isn’t Enough Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-06-0554 min
The Complex Sneakers PodcastJimmy Gorecki Responds to the Nike SB HypeThe Complex Sneakers Podcast is co-hosted by Joe La Puma, Brendan Dunne and Matt Welty and this week they're joined by Jimmy Gorecki, professional skater and co-owner of Standard Issue Tees. They get into the old and new hype of Nike SB, skating with Pharrell's ICECREAM skate team and much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-05-2958 min
The Complex Sneakers PodcastMarcus Jordan Tells Michael Jordan Sneaker StoriesThe Complex Sneakers Podcast is co-hosted by Joe La Puma, Brendan Dunne and Matt Welty. This week they're joined by Marcus Jordan, Michael Jordan's youngest son, and sneaker retailer. They talk best moments of The Last Dance, memories of growing up in the Jordan household and, of course, lots of sneaker stories. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-05-2254 min
The Complex Sneakers PodcastBobby Hundreds Tells Behind-the-Scenes Sneaker & Streetwear StoriesThe Complex Sneakers Podcast is co-hosted by Joe La Puma, Brendan Dunne and Matt Welty. This week they're joined by streetwear pioneer, Bobby Hundreds to talk about his latest Puma collab, why his business is doing better than ever, and much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-05-151h 06
The Complex Sneakers PodcastBobbito Garcia Explains the Birth of Sneaker CultureThe Complex Sneakers Podcast is co-hosted by Joe La Puma, Brendan Dunne and Matt Welty. This week they have Bobbito Garcia whose contribution to sneaker culture is undeniable. He gets into the history of the Air Force 1's, why he thinks the Jordan 1 is wack and what it was like owning the first sneaker boutique. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-05-081h 00
The Complex Sneakers PodcastDJ Greg Street Settles the Air Force 1 DebateThe Complex Sneakers Podcast is co-hosted by Joe La Puma, Brendan Dunne and Matt Welty. This week they have the legendary DJ Greg Street on to talk Air Force 1's, the heat he fishes in and much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-05-0155 min
The Complex Sneakers PodcastAriel Helwani Breaks Down UFC Sneaker Deals and His Love for Nike SBThe Complex Sneakers Podcast is co-hosted by Joe La Puma, Brendan Dunne and Matt Welty and this week they're joined by Ariel Helwani, ESPN journalist and broadcaster. They talk about the MMA, his love for Nike SB, and much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-04-241h 05
The Complex Sneakers PodcastAnswering the Fans’ Best QuestionsThe Complex Sneakers Podcast is co-hosted by Joe La Puma, Brendan Dunne and Matt Welty and this week they answer all your burning sneaker questions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-04-171h 01
The Complex Sneakers PodcastInside Nike's Biggest Night of the YearThe Complex Sneakers Podcast is co-hosted by Joe La Puma, Brendan Dunne, and Matt Welty. This week, they talk about the huge Nike Forum 2020 product unveiling and all the stars that were in attendance. Also, Welty breaks down his behavior at Adidas's party on the same night and the guys look forward to All-Star Weekend sneaker releases. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-02-1445 min
The Church Digital PodcastEP046: Matt Welty & Creating Community via Mobile AppCan a mobile app create community? Most people would accuse the mobile app of tearing down community, at least physical community. But can the mobile app create community? Maybe the better question is how can the Church of 2020 leverage mobile to complement their already existing strategy?
Enter Matt Welty, Pastor of Technology at Crossroads Church based in Cincinnati. A large multi-state multisite church, Crossroads, spends a lot of energy is utilizing the mobile app to not just communicate to a person, but to leverage the tools to create community that COMPLEMENT their physical campuses and not COMPETE...
2020-02-0358 min
Tribe MastermindGrowth by being who you are: A conversation with Matt TeifkeWelcome to the Profitable Property Management Podcast! I’m your host, Jordan Muela. The Tribe Mastermind Podcast is for the brave-hearted, wild-eyed, ambitious entrepreneur who demands more from work and life.On this episode, Steve and his friend Matt Teifke from TreHomes in Austin talk about growing your business… just by being you. Learn the power of audio and video in content marketing as well as just being a positive light in this world of negativity. They also chat about Gary Vee’s influence and what they think the key to his success has been.
2019-07-3135 min
Real Estate Investing For WomenLeadership, Human Potential, and Finding Success in Real Estate with Matt BrauningMatt Brauning is an accomplished speaker, mentor and coach. This episode is all about offering the best tips for investment to enable women to become successful in the real estate space. I’m excited to introduce Matt Brauning, a podcaster of the Purpose Driven Entrepreneur podcast, best-selling author of the book The Firebox Principle: The 7 Drives That Fuel Every Entrepreneur, keynote speaker and trainer. He is also a high-level consultant and master trainer of NLP, offering his services to Fortune 100 companies on how to cultivate the leadership culture. Some of his clients include John McAfee, the c...
2018-10-3143 min
Good Life Property ManagementMastermind Call with Matt TringaliToday’s episode will be a little different. Instead of doing a typical interview, Matt Tringali and I will just have a chat about whatever comes up. We each have some topics in mind and things we want to learn from each other, but we’ll let the conversation flow naturally. I’m recording this mastermind phone call, so you’ll get to be a fly on the wall for our conversation. Before Matt got into property management about a decade ago, he worked in real estate sales. In that role, any time he didn’t get a deal, he...
2018-08-1749 min
Durags and BoatshoesEp 113 (SzN2) Of Durags & BoatshoesIn this 113th Episode:
SummerJam Screen: A #MeToo Advocate accused of sexual misconduct: https://nypost.com/2018/02/15/metoo-advocate-hit-with-new-claims-of-misconduct/
The Orange Julius Administration is trying to give the streets "Harvest Boxes": https://www.vox.com/2018/2/13/17004636/snap-trump-budget-food-stamps-food-boxes
Selling Hope Like Dope: Politicians and their prayers...smdh
Hold This L: Matt Welty and this trash ass article: http://www.complex.com/sneakers/2018/02/justin-timberlake-is-bringing-jordan-brand-back
Not All Heroes: Drug Kingpin Thomaz Gomes kidnaps two nurses and make them vaccinate one of the poorest favelas in Rio de Janeiro.
Health Over Wealth: A quote from H. Rap Brown
Questions/Comments/Feedback: DuragsAndBoatshoes@gmail.com
2018-02-1642 min
Crossroads ChurchMatt Welty and Jamie SimmsMatt Welty talks about How to Start a Movement and Jamie Simms shares her story, Grieving the Loss of my Comfortable Life.
2017-07-1245 min
Crossroads VideosMatt Welty and Jamie SimmsMatt Welty talks about How to Start a Movement and Jamie Simms shares her story, Grieving the Loss of my Comfortable Life.
2017-07-0938 min
Live from the Dining RoomLive from the Dining Room 3-6-17 Caroline Romanelli // Matt WeltyThis week in the Dining Room, we are joined by New Brunwick’s Scarlet Pub promotor, Caroline Romanelli and Matt Welty who works with the Rahway Culture Crawl, too look at the other end of the local music spectrum. Be sure to check out Caroline Romanelli Presents on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Youtube and the Rahway Culture Crawl
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2017-03-0700 min