The first wave of Nintendo Switch 2 preorders went down last week and Juan lived to tell the tale. Find out if he secured a preorder or not. Later, Jacques has thoughts about how sneaker brands should handle leaks in light of the alleged Air Jordan 1 Bred re-release, and then they talk about Angel Reese’s upcoming Reebok Classics drop and the Nike Ja 3.

0:24 - Intro

1:07 - Juan tries to secure a Nintendo Switch 2 Preorder

28:11 - The Air Jordan 1 Banned returns

38:59 - Angel Reese and Reebok’s future

48:34 - Nike Ja 3 thoughts

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It’s Jacques’ turn to talk about gallivanting across the worl… Georgia and Florida for The Masters and a Jordan Golf preview. Then they talk about the upcoming release of the Air Jordan 11 Low Playoff and why it’s not popping like it should be, and thoughts on the Nike Sabrina 3 and the adidas AE 2.

0:31 - Intro

2:41 - Jacques at The Masters

15:04 - Jordan Golf Preview

41:05 - The Air Jordan 11 Low Playoff Release

46:39 - Nike Sabrina 3 and adidas AE 2 Thoughts

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It’s playoff time, so Jacques and Juan talk about the Lakers chances in the postseason before diving into the mini-controversy about adidas possibly being inspired by an old Reebok ad for their latest with Anthony Edwards. Then we get the return of Sneaker Mount Rushmore+ in celebration of recent Hall of Fame inductee Carmelo Anthony.

0:00 - Intro

3:08 - Luka returns to Dallas and Lakers’ chances in the playoffs

14:55 - Did Adidas steal an old Reebok commercial?

20:19 - Jordan sneakers and their spotty relationship with The Masters

31:48 - The return of Sneaker Mount Rushmore+ (Carmelo Anthony Edition)

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Why wasn’t Tevin Campbell is a bigger deal is a question that everybody needs to ask before they dive into the super serious topic of tariffs affecting sneakers and what that could mean for sneaker culture. But it’s not all doom and gloom as Juan and Jacques talk about Carmelo Anthony’s impending Hall of Fame confirmation and preview the 2025 Masters.

0:00 - Intro

3:14 - Tevin Campbell and Powerline

8:19 - What Trump’s Tarriffs could mean for sneaker business and sneaker culture

24:42 - Carmelo Anthony making the Hall of Fame

40:06 - Jacques returns to Augusta without Juan (again)

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Nike Air Max Day happened and it was… ok? It definitely doesn’t have the same energy as previous Air Max Days. Jacques and Juan then go in-depth with LeBron James’ appearance on the Pat McAfee show and do a very early preview of Jordan Brand’s Spring 2026 offerings. Yes, Spring 2026.

0:00 - Intro

4:10 - Was Air Max Day 2025 A Dud?

9:02 - LeBron James’ Pat McAfee Interview Recap

24:21 - Dwight Howard Entering Orlando Magic Hall of Fame

37:06 - A Way Too Early Jordan Brand Spring 2026 Preview

Got questions, send it to our mailbag: 2hard2passpodcast@gmail.comJuan is back from his billionaire trip from Europe to explain why he’s wearing a Newcastle United jersey. But he’s also back to talk to Jacques about Stephon Marbury’s latest attempt to bring back Starbury, the viral sensation that is the Nike ReactX Rejuven8, and the availability of the Kobe baseball gear.0:00 - Intro0:54 - Juan is back from Europe11:27 - Can Stephon Marbury bring back Starbury… again?27:15 - Has Nike found their next big thing?37:15 - The Nike Kobe baseball gear did not sell out immediately

Got questions, send it to our mailbag: 2hard2passpodcast@gmail.comIt’s the international episode as Juan is live from Cologne, Germany, and Jacques is… well, Jacques is in the studio. It’s a recap of Juan’s adventures (that’s legally allowed to be posted) and Jacques’ takes on the Brick by Brick Jordan 4 rollout, Tiger Woods’ possible final act as a pro golfer, and more.

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It’s the mailbag episode as Juan departs to uh, galavant at an undisclosed location. But before he leaves, they’ve got a mailbag episode for everyone.

0:16 - Intro

2:25 - What sneaker gets the most sneakerhead nod?

8:17 - What does Luka mean for LeBron’s legacy?

14:17 - Biggest sneaker regret

21:35 - Evolution of Sneaker Culture

28:39 - The Next Big Thing in Sneakers

40:40 - Is the MCU Overwhelming?

48:59 - Would Anthony Edwards fit better in LA than Luka?