Beste HOOP Magazines podcaster (2024)

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Trans-Pacific union actions, Caitlin Clark balling & Chelsea bursting 39:11

8d ago39:11

39:11

Japanese baseballers push for more rights. The National Women's Soccer League implements the most humane CBA in all of sports. Caitlin Clark is the most impactful rookie since?? And Chelsea, Chelsea, Chelsea . . .

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S4E30 - SEASON 4 FINALE - Sole Meets World 19:07

13d ago19:07

19:07

Sole Material celebrates 3 years podcasting with the Season 4 Finale by thanking our supporters, acknowledging our international fans and sharing our favorite episodes!Av Sole Material

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Olympic highlights & lowlights, Dearica Hamby sues the WNBA & when gay hatred meets gay history 57:49

28d ago57:49

57:49

From Imane Khelif's joyful light to Simone Biles' endless exceptionality to Manizha Talash's selfless sacrifice, there are Olympic stories worth celebrating . . . and castigating. Also, Dearica Hamby's calls out the WNBA as unjust -- will its media do the same? Finally, a few days after a gay baseball icon dies, bigotry in Boston.…

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S4E29 - SEASON 4 - Olympic Golden Moments 35:40

1M ago35:40

35:40

Sole Material takes a trip down memory lane to highlight iconic sneakers from past USA Basketball teams during their quest for a Gold Medal at the Olympics.Av Sole Material

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S4E28 - SEASON 4 - Art of Acquisition "Summer 2024" 22:25

1M ago22:25

22:25

Sole Material highlights the latest sneaker deals and clearance item purchases kicking off the Summer 2024 retail season.Av Sole Material

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S4E27 - SEASON 4 - State of the Union: Summer 2024 28:44

2M ago28:44

28:44

Sole Material discusses the current footwear business marketplace trends and brand equity strategies while predicting the next phase of consumer behavior in the sneaker game.Av Sole Material

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S4E26 - SEASON 4 - The Upper Influence of Hoops 23:50

2M ago23:50

23:50

Sole Materials highlights the significance of basketball footwear and style in other major sports via hybrid performance silhouettes.Av Sole Material

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S4E25 - SEASON 4 - The Magazine Era 29:23

3M ago29:23

29:23

Sole Material reflects on the influence of basketball magazines and print ads on the pre-digital era of hoops lifestyle consumers.Av Sole Material

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S4E24 - SEASON 4 - SLAM Magazine 30th Anniversary 29:14

3M ago29:14

29:14

Sole Material celebrates 30 years of SLAM magazine with a tribute episode to the publication that defined an era of basketball culture and lifestyle.Av Sole Material

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Transitioning from the on-season to the offseason: Sacramento hoops with Jrue 1:15:24

3M ago1:15:24

1:15:24

This episode features all things Kings hoops with Sacramento icon Jrue. How do fans there feel after two turnaround regular seasons without playoff success? What key offseason issues does the team face? How is it that the "small-town" Kings and the big-city Knicks are such perfect spiritual cousins? This was a fun one!…

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S4E23 - SEASON 4 - Gridiron Footwear 32:06

3M ago32:06

32:06

Sole Material tackles the history and future of performance cross-trainers, signature sneakers and lifestyle collections marketed by NFL players.Av Sole Material

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S4E22 - SEASON 4 - Kicks On Court: NBA Playoff Edition 28:12

4M ago28:12

28:12

Sole Material dishes a hot take on our favorite sneakers and brands worn on the hardwood during the 2024 NBA Playoffs leading up to The Finals.Av Sole Material

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A weekend of sports + WNBA w/Alford Corriette 1:33:07

4M ago1:33:07

1:33:07

Man City's four-peat and the Knicks in a Game 7 lead to questions about the WNBA's direction. Then Alford Corriette (HerHoopStats) breaks down half the league plus questions about charter flights, the in-season tournament and if the W would welcome a young star pushing for early draft eligibility.

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S4E21 - SEASON 4 - Hibbett Sports Acquisition 22:45

4M ago22:45

22:45

Sole Material reacts to the news of JD Sports acquiring sporting goods retailer Hibbett Sports in a $1.1 billion buyout.Av Sole Material

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Corporate vs. subscriber-based sportswriting & Knicks vs. Pacers with Caitlin Cooper 51:40

4M ago51:40

51:40

One of sportswriting's brightest minds & clearest communicators, Caitlin Cooper talks transitioning from covering sports for a corporation to starting her own supporter-based site & the challenges and rewards that brings. Then we talk Knicks/Pacers playoffs -- what happens when a team that struggles with switches meets one that hates switching? Whi…

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S4E20 - SEASON 4 - Personal Customizations 20:52

4M ago20:52

20:52

Sole Material shares stories on specialized customization projects and debates the existence of creativity in today's sneaker game.Av Sole Material

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The Suns are Jonestown, "You can die in any sport" & the end of two eras 44:08

4M ago44:08

44:08

How are the Mat Ishbia Suns like the Jonestown cult? Why doesn't Reggie Bush's retro-Heisman matter? Also: NBA playoff talk, Candace Parker leaves the WNBA, Jurgen Klopp nears the end at Liverpool and somber numbers regarding death and boxing.

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S4E19 - SEASON 4 - Signature Shoe Status 25:21

5M ago25:21

25:21

Sole Material debates the criteria for earning a signature shoe and forecasts the next NBA star who deserves a performance sneaker of their very own.Av Sole Material

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The NBA's 3-Body Problem, plus basketball & new media with Kris Pursiainen 1:09:33

5M ago1:09:33

1:09:33

Matthew on when losing is like fish sauce, the NBA's 3-body problem and how the Atlanta Hawks are Swedenborg's Hell. Kris Pursiainen talks today's sports media landscape as well as NBA play-in/playoff topics.

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S4E18 - SEASON 4 - Art of Acquisition "Spring 2024" 13:37

5M ago13:37

13:37

Sole Material highlights the latest sneaker deals and clearance item purchases kicking off the Spring 2024 retail season.Av Sole Material

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S4E17 - SEASON 4 - DMV Foamposite Heritage 32:38

5M ago32:38

32:38

Sole Material ends the debate on which geographic region owns the origins of the foamposite sneaker culture popularity, grass-roots influence and long term style adaptation.Av Sole Material

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100th Episode Bonanza 1:02:58

5M ago1:02:58

1:02:58

In this very special episode, part 1 discusses LSU/Iowa's Elite 8 blockbuster, the Minnesota T'Wolves fussin' billionaires, the EPL's 3-horse home stretch and the tsunami of sports gambling red flags. In part 2 Matthew interviews a very special guest and announces the show's new name.

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S4E16 - SEASON 4 - Reimagined Volatility in Reselling 32:53

6M ago32:53

32:53

Sole Material details the evolution of buy-sell trends with a specific focus on the demographics of resellers and concludes with predictions on the next defining moment for the future marketplace.Av Sole Material

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The Wayne Gretzky Appreciation Half-Hour 29:59

6M ago29:59

29:59

The 99th episode centers on the impacts #99 has had on Matthew over the years.

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S4E15 - SEASON 4 - Black Mamba Legacy Remembered 23:01

6M ago23:01

23:01

Sole Material spotlights the significance of 2-8-24 upon the unveiling of Kobe Bryant's first statue and reminisce on the impact of his legacy.Av Sole Material

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S4E14 - SEASON 4 - The Kyrie Irving ANTA Movement 26:34

6M ago26:34

26:34

Sole Materials details Kryie Irving's partnership with Chinese brand ANTA Sports and gives insights on the US market rollout specs for retail stores and digital releases.Av Sole Material

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S4E13 - SEASON 4 - Trump Sells Soles 25:05

7M ago25:05

25:05

Sole Material reacts to Donald Trump's cameo at Sneaker Con in Philadelphia where he unveiled his new footwear collection.Av Sole Material

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Chris Herring talks Usher, a little NBA & Jim Harbaugh at Michigan 50:58

7M ago50:58

50:58

Chris Herring talks Usher, a little NBA and Jim Harbaugh at Michigan. Sometimes titles are throwaways, but this episode's really did cover it all.

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S4E12 - SEASON 4 - Footwear Consumer Behavior 32:06

7M ago32:06

32:06

Sole Material analyzes the drivers to consumer behavior in the sneaker industry and forecasts the impact on the retail vertical market.Av Sole Material

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Money Isn't Everything 56:15

7M ago56:15

56:15

In this episode we visit four stories that highlight the age-old truth that $$$ isn't everything: why Malcolm Brogdon may rightfully refuse to be traded to a better team; how the NBAPA appears to have failed Joel Embiid and the rest of its members; Tony Snell gaining sympathies before losing them; and Michael Jordan making on octogenarian widow cry…

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S4E11 - SEASON 4 - Regional Sneaker Boutique Partnerships 26:19

7M ago26:19

26:19

Sole Material highlights the importance of how footwear brands partnering with local and global boutique shops impacts brand equity in the sneaker marketplace.Av Sole Material

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S4E10 - SEASON 4 - Licensed Collaborations 28:00

8M ago28:00

28:00

Sole Materials reviews the elements of a successful licensed footwear partnership and showcases a sample of our favorite branded releases.Av Sole Material

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S4E9 - SEASON 4 - 90's Kicks, Life & Styles 26:22

8M ago26:22

26:22

Sole Material takes a trip down memory lane sharing sneaker stories from the 1990's benchmarking iconic styles and nostalgic moments.Av Sole Material

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Crina Mustafa on tennis & all its WTFery, plus the public & private spheres collide in the NBA 57:34

8M ago57:34

57:34

The Oakland A's are pure evil. Trevor Bauer thinks casual sex was the problem. Reminders that sometimes Draymond and Kyrie are a story's objects and not its subjects. Crina Mustafa touches on the impact of Canada's RJ Barrett returning home before diving into the structural WTFery of professional tennis today.…

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S4E8 - SEASON 4 - What Happened to Grails? 27:09

8M ago27:09

27:09

Sole Material reviews the history of sneaker grails and debates why the consumer market has produced diminishing returns for holy grails inside the footwear culture.Av Sole Material

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S4E7 - SEASON 4 - Sneaker Boxes Matter 26:48

9M ago26:48

26:48

Sole Material details the history of shoe boxes, custom artwork, story telling and the marketing components that have driven consumer intrinsic value to a low point.Av Sole Material

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Golden State lets us down, Ohtani's underpaid & talking Celtics with Noa Dalzell 1:15:08

9M ago1:15:08

1:15:08

Quis ipsos custodes Draymond? How does Shohei Ohtani's record-setting contract reveal MLB stars are being short-changed financially? How could a QB as accurate as Patrick Mahomes be so off the mark with a failed apology? Then Noa Dalzell joins to talk Jayson Tatum, Kristaps Porzingis, Joe Mazzulla and all things Celtics, plus we explore how, why an…

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S4E6 - SEASON 4 - NBA Kicks on Court 25:00

9M ago25:00

25:00

Sole Material reviews signature footwear and sneaker business news across the NBA that have caught our attention to start off the 2023-24 basketball season.Av Sole Material

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The Ghosts of Sports Past, Future & Present 52:20

9M ago52:20

52:20

Today's show centers on reminders of the sports world of the past (Florida State victimized by college football's corruption), the present (the NBA's In-Season Tournament & load-management hypocrisy shows the league couldn't care less about harming bodies) and the future (Juan Soto to the Yankees & Ed Cooley's righteous reaction after a tough Georg…

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S4E5 - SEASON 4 - A Jumpman Christmas Story 25:47

9M ago25:47

25:47

Sole Material discusses the history of December Air Jordan XI retro releases including market impact, media coverage and debating our favorite launch colorways.Av Sole Material

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S4E4 - SEASON 4 - Holiday Buying Guide 2023 25:45

10M ago25:45

25:45

Sole Material laces you with more tips on how to catch the best retail deals during Black Friday, Cyber Monday and the Christmas shopping season for 2023.Av Sole Material

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The Thanksgiving Episode: Traditions, good and bad 42:36

10M ago42:36

42:36

In which big news about the potential futures of the podcast arrives, and then it's on to stories from the world of sports (and one that isn't) that remind us some traditions are worth keeping in our lives, while others should be discarded as soon as possible with extreme prejudice.

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S4E3 - SEASON 4 - Remembering ATMOS USA 29:47

10M ago29:47

29:47

Sole Material pays homage to ATMOS after their parent company Foot Locker Inc. announced they will be shutting down all USA retail operations including the website and physical store locations.Av Sole Material

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S4E2 - SEASON 4 - Art of Acquisition ”SUMMER/FALL ’23” 27:12

10M ago27:12

27:12

Sole Material unveils our top 2023 Summer and early Fall activewear deals plus footwear sales including Air Jordan Raptor 7 & 37's, Nike KD15 and a special Nike By You Dunk Low reveal.Av Sole Material

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S4E1 - SEASON 4 - Clarity Over Popularity 21:18

11M ago21:18

21:18

Sole Material kicks off Season 4 with a Summer 2023 recap including a retro review of the Reebok ES22 along with a summary of the Washington Wizards Style Showcase prior to NBA Opening Week.Av Sole Material

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The WNBA Finals with The Athletic's Lyndsey D'Arcangelo 56:24

11M ago56:24

56:24

A shout-out to a new marathon record-holder, who came out ahead in the Dame Lillard/Jrue Holiday arms race and an extended talk with Lyndsey D'Arcangelo about the WNBA. What to make of the Aces & Liberty, after Game 1 and moving forward? What's the status of the league's newly announced expansion -- the Bay Area is confirmed, but what about Portlan…

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Technical difficulties & labor success with Warren Leight 1:22:05

12M ago1:22:05

1:22:05

After Matthew spends the first minute of the episode unknowingly on mute, a colorful & comprehensive discussion of the WGA's recent strike success with longtime Law & Order: SVU/Law & Order: Criminal Intent showrunner and Tony Award-winning playwright Warren Leight. As a longtime writer/director/producer and one of the WGA's leading union members, …

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Interview with Footwear Designer Xavier Jones - Part 3: Sneaker Friends, Mythbusting Tech Specs & Iconic Models 30:34

1y ago30:34

30:34

Guest Xavier Jones talks about his origin story with the Sole Material podcast, shares performance details on Reebok's DMX and Hexalite cushioning systems and concludes with a rapidfire of classic silhouettes.Av Sole Material

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Interview with Footwear Designer Xavier Jones - Part 2: Career Inspiration, Marketplace Trends & Representation 22:31

1y ago22:31

22:31

Guest Xavier Jones talks about his personal motivation for joining the sneaker industry along with his take on the future of the consumer marketplace and maintaining executive staff diversity.Av Sole Material

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The Titanic episode: tips & icebergs 31:15

1y ago31:15

31:15

From James Harden to Luis Rubiales to Mason Greenwood to Kylian Mbappé to Leo Messi, a series of stories whose headlines sometimes obscure something far greater in the dark depths below

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