LeBron Leaves the Lakers 👑, The Sneaker Resale Market Still Sucks, Labubus and Pokemon Madness

Send us Fan MailIs the sneaker resale market officially dead? Discover how the game changed and how to flip your collection for profit.The golden age of sneaker collecting has shifted, leaving many enthusiasts holding onto "brick after brick." In this episode of the 12 Hub Podcast, Hugh, Drew, and John dive deep into the current state of the footwear industry, discussing the massive market downturn affecting legendary silhouettes like Jordan retros, Yeezys, and Nike SB Dunks. From the decline of classic Sneaker Cons to the rise of streamlined cross-listing platforms like the Vault App, the crew analyzes how modern collectors are pivoting away from traditional secondary market shops to liquidate their inventory. Beyond the footwear ecosystem, the conversation seamlessly flows into unexpected lifestyle territory—breaking down pellet smoker techniques for perfecting your first backyard brisket, the science of low-and-slow sous vide cooking, and navigating the wild world of viral TikTok collectibles like Labubu blind boxes.Time Stamps:00:00 The Cereal Jingle & West Coast Rap Debates02:09 Episode 58 Intro: High Humidity & Low Energy04:20 Backyard Pool Secrets & The Cheap Chlorine Alternative08:00 Is Beef Tallow Actually Good For You?08:33 Pellet Smoker Masterclass: Camp Chef vs. Weber10:40 The Secrets to Smoking a YouTube-Quality Brisket11:25 How to Sous Vide Meat to Break Down Collagen12:38 Jerk Chicken Thighs: Low and Slow vs. High Heat14:48 Halal Barbecue and the $220k Texas Food Line17:05 Tyler, the Creator’s New Converse Shoe Review19:40 Are Jordan 1 Lows and Air Force 1s Fading Out?21:50 Liquidating My Sneaker Collection Online22:05 Vault App Review: Cross-Listing on eBay, StockX, and GOAT23:33 The Rise and Fall of Yeezy Resale Prices24:30 Sneaker Con History: The 2011 Golden Age vs. Now27:05 Born & Raised Dunks Price Drop Explained29:28 Travis Scott Nike SB Dunk Colorway Comparison30:10 Why GOAT and StockX Reject Authentic Shoes32:25 Sneaker Collectors vs. Capitalist Resellers33:05 Jordan 11 Low RM Iteration First Look34:20 Jay-Z Thirtieth Anniversary Vinyl Record Box Set35:55 Unboxing Jordan 13 Bin 23 Collection38:50 Air Force 1 Levi’s Denim LA Pack History41:15 Jordan 3 Craft vs. Pure Money Differences42:25 Jordan 4 Craft Olive & Beige Colorways44:15 Is StockX the Real Barometer for Sneaker Value?45:30 LeBron James Lakers Trade Rumors & Bronny G-League Contract49:20 Kendrick Lamar vs. Drake: How the Beef Impacted LeBron50:45 BET Awards and Grammy Rapper Statistics Controversy55:40 Nike SB Jumping the Shark with Retro Air Max 95s57:05 World Cup Labubu Blind Box Collectibles Trend59:40 The Insane Economy of Reselling Pokemon Cards1:02:15 Fine Art Currencies and Jackson Pollock Collections1:03:00 The Joe Paterno Penn State Football Redshirt Policy1:05:08 Do Commercial Airplane Pilots Actually Fly the Plane?1:08:00 How to Get a Full Cash Refund on First-Class Airline Tickets1:11:15 Nike Air Max 95 7-Eleven Colorway First Impressions1:13:35 The NY Bagel Shop That Smells Like Cigarettes1:14:20 Macklemore Air Jordan 6 Suede Retro Check1:16:45 Air Jordan 11 Space Jam December Release Predictions1:17:45 Deadstock Air Jordan 3 True Blue and UNC History1:18:45 Supreme Clarks Originals Wallabee Collection Leak1:20:20 Air Jordan 6 Retro Olympic vs. Oreo Comparison1:21:05 Awake NY x Jordan Air Ship Stitching Breakdown1:25:50 Air Max 90 Bacon DQM Resale Value Crash1:28:25 Sneaker Surgeon Las Vegas Craft Class Review1:35:10 Nike Air Max 90 Reimagined Lost Sample Pack Preview1:37:40 Why the Sneaker Market Cringes in 20261:38:15 The 12 Hub Barbecue & Pellet Grill Show Pivot1:40:45 Nike Dunk Low Maroon Reserve Release Tracking1:43:50 The eBay Sneaker Authentication Glitch: Wrong Box Listing#SneakerResale #VaultApp #BarbecueGrilling #12HubPodcast #SneakerMarket2026🎤 Subscribe for more real convos on culture, business, and current events.👍 Like, 💬 Comment, 🔔 Hit that bell – join the community!_________________________________________Instagram (Shaun): https://www.instagram.com/marblemarbsInstagram (Kari): https://www.instagram.com/hashavehad_shopInstagram (Drew): https://www.instagram.com/thedrus.shoes/Instagram (Mike Wavs): https://www.instagram.com/mikewavs/Instagram (Hugh): https://www.instagram.com/idothis4thegramAll Thing 12 Hub: https://linktr.ee/12hubpodcastWebsite: https://thetwelvehub.com/ Instagram (12 Hub Sneaker Podcast): https://www.instagram.com/the12hubsneakerpodcast/ TikTok (12 Hub Podcast): https://www.tiktok.com/@the12hubsneakerpodcastX (12 Hub Podcast): https://x.com/the12hubsneakerpodcastFacebook (12 Hub Podcast): https://www.facebook.com/the12hubpodcastSupport the show