2 Hard 2 Pass Podcast
by 2 Hard 2 Pass Podcast
It's the HardPass aftershow pod where Jacques Slade and Juan Martinez (aka co-writer) react to recording the week's latest episode and deep dive into topics that didn't make the show. They also create their personal Sneaker Mount Rushmores, answer questions from the community ([email protected]) and more.
Episodes
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Jay-Z at SoFi, adidas x Hasan Minhaj, Philly Welcome LeBron - 2 Hard 2 Pass Podcast - Episode 106
Got questions, send it to our mailbag: [email protected] Juan attends the Jay-Z concert in Los Angeles and it was a hell of a time, Jacques didn’t totally love the Minnatlantasota spot with Hasan Minhaj, Nike teams up with Outkast, and LeBron is welcomed to Philly.
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Jalen Brunson's Nike Kobe 6 Ring Night PE, Modern Warfare 4 Review - 2 Hard 2 Pass Podcast - Episode 105
Got questions, send it to our mailbag: [email protected] Big surprise, Jacques and Juan love the Nike Kobe 6 Protro Ring Night PE that Jalen Brunson wore during the New York Knicks championship banner raising. But before they get to that, Jacques talks about his experience beta testing…
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Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Event, Fixing Jordan Brand, Jacques goes Fencing - 2 Hard 2 Pass Podcast - Episode 104
Got questions, send it to our mailbag: [email protected] Jacques and Juan finally get around to finally fixing Jordan Brand (finally), but before they fix what’s going on with the Jumpman, they attend a Call of Duty event in Los Angeles and how in-person events is the evolution of how…
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Jacques goes golfing, Juan goes to Complexcon, Nike Caitlin 1 Launch - 2 Hard 2 Pass - Episode 103
Got questions, send it to our mailbag: [email protected] Jacques and Juan are both home this week and they talk about their experiences in Wisconsin and Complexion, two things that could not be any more different. Then they share their thoughts on the Nike Caitlin 1 and the wild...
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Nike Caitlin 1 weartest, Pharrell previews adidas Jellyfish V2, Nike-branded Shai 001? - 2 Hard 2 Pass - Episode 102
Got questions, send it to our mailbag: [email protected] Jacques is on the road to check out the Nike Caitlin 1 in New York City before ending up in Kohler, Wisconsin for reasons that will be clear soon. Juan has some questions and concerns about the Caitlin 1 before diving into what’s...
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Caitlin Clark isn't saving Nike, Diablo IV on Switch 2 Impressions, a Pokémon fan hates Juan's fun time - 2 Hard 2 Pass Podcast - Episode 101
Got questions, send it to our mailbag: [email protected] It was an eventful week for Juan as he got to open up a box of Pokemon cards at the opening of Tom Brady card shop in Century City, but not everybody was happy with his box breaking performance. He’s also got impressions for the...
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Episode 100 Spectacular From Blizzcon (with Khleo Thomas) and The Black Footwear Forum - 2 Hard 2 Pass Podcast
Got questions, send it to our mailbag: [email protected] It’s episode 100 with Jacques Slade and Juan Martinez coming to you live from Anaheim, Detroit, and Jacques’ studio. They recap their respective eventful weekend that included trips to Blizzcon and The Black Footwear Forum. Be…
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The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Remake Nails It, Alex Eala Fans Might Need To Chill, Anthony Edwards x Kimi Antonelli - 2 Hard 2 Pass Podcast - Episode 099
Got questions, send it to our mailbag: [email protected] The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina Of Time remake is here and Juan cleared the floor to share his thoughts on one of the most anticipated games of the year, which also happens to be his pick for the greatest of all-time. They switch...
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Naomi Osaka's Allen Iverson Tribute, GTA 6 Vibes, Steph Curry's Li-Ning Debut - 2 Hard 2 Pass Podcast - Episode 098
Got questions, send it to our mailbag: [email protected] Newcastle supporter Juan is here to talk about his newfound fandom, while Jacques Slade what happened to his friend and podcast partner. But before they get to that, they talk about Naomi Osaka’s instantly iconic fit channeling...
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Good Good's Huge Mistake, Dr. Dre Uses AI (or not), Disney x NFL Collab - 2 Hard 2 Pass Podcast - Episode 097
Got questions, send it to our mailbag: [email protected] Jacques and Juan are back with a slightly bigger sized episode and they talk about the huge mistake by golf influencers Good Good and the controversy surrounding their Callaway collab advertisement, Dr. Dre allegedly using AI for...
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More Lakers and Buss Family Drama, The Future of LIV Golf - 2 Hard 2 Pass Podcast - Episode 096
If you want to listen to the audio only version, we’re here: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3zJ5PsT6WSkdcpKNgdaNpC Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/2-hard-2-pass-podcast/id1765264204 Amazon Music:...
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Mamba Invitational Recap, Best Sneaker Commercials, Cooper Flagg Card Pulled - 2 Hard 2 Pass Podcast - Episode 095
Got questions, send it to our mailbag: [email protected] It’s time to reminisce about the old days when trading cards were just a hobby, sneaker commercials were funny, and Kobes were the best hooping shoes in the game. Well, at least the Kobes are still the best hooping shoes in the...
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Air Jordan 11 Green Screen, Wemby's Logo, Yeezy 800, Kobe 10 Protros - 2 Hard 2 Pass Podcast - Episode 094
Got questions, send it to our mailbag: [email protected] The third chair is back as Alex makes his triumphant return and discuss his role moving forward. After they settle (or don’t settle) on a title, Jacques and Juan talk about how the Air Jordan 11 Green Screen looks like, the Nike...
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Yeezy at JD Sports(?), LeBron in Philly, Nike Caitlin 1 Too Late (?) - 2 Hard 2 Pass Podcast - Episode 093
Got questions, send it to our mailbag: [email protected] Now that LeBron James is no longer a Laker, does that mean Jacques and Juan will stop talking about him? Just kidding, he lives rent free in the minds of so many people in their lives that they’ll be talking about him even though...
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World Cup Recap, Air Jordan 3 True Blues Sit, LaMelo Grows Up - 2 Hard 2 Pass Podcast - Episode 092
Got questions, send it to our mailbag: [email protected] It’s a historic episode of the 2 Hard 2 Pass Podcast as Alexander, Juan’s nephew, joins the show as the first ever permanent (but also temporary) third host. After they introduce Alex, Jacques and Juan talk about their experience...
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Air Jordan 11 Mock Ups Ruins The Fun, StockX Mystery Boxes, A$AP Rocky x PUMA - 2 Hard 2 Pass Podcast - Episode 091
If you want to listen to the audio only version, we’re here: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3zJ5PsT6WSkdcpKNgdaNpC Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/2-hard-2-pass-podcast/id1765264204 Amazon Music:...
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adidas Harden Retros, 7-Eleven Sues Nike, PlayStation Backlash - 2 Hard 2 Pass Podcast - Episode 090
Got questions, send it to our mailbag: [email protected]’s that post 4th of July feeling and Jacques and Juan are feeling nostalgic for the origins of the adidas and James Harden partnership, the days when 7-Eleven wasn’t suing Nike over their unofficial Air Max 95 homage, and the...
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LeBron James Leaves Los Angeles, Space Jam 11 Returns, Jay-Z x Reasonable Doubt Air Force 1 - 2 Hard 2 Pass Podcast - Episode 089
Got questions, send it to our mailbag: [email protected] It’s the end of an era of Lakers basketball as LeBron James leaves the team in the hands of Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves. Jacques and Juan breakdown what that means for the fans of the Lakers, what’s next for LeBron, and the…
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Kobe Draft Memories, Nike Caitlin 1, Pharrell vs. Vans, SGA To Nike, PGA Tour Shakeup - 2 Hard 2 Pass Podcast - Episode 088
After coming back from Jacques’ long birthday break that includes hanging out with celebrities at the US Open, the show is here to talk about etiquette at the tournament, changes to the PGA Tour format in 2028, the big news in the sneaker world including the Nike Caitlin 1, the bizarre feud…
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Wemby's Sneaker Free Agency, Nike Golf's Future & 2Pac Returns (!) - 2 Hard 2 Pass Podcast - Episode 087
Got questions, send it to our mailbag: [email protected] Somehow, 2Pac returned in a Japanese gangster video game that also stars Snoop Dogg and his sons. Yes, that’s how we open the show before getting into Victor Wembanyama’s upcoming sneaker free agency, the second straight year of...
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Curry Brand x Li-Ning, KD 6 x PSG, RIP Trophy Room, Serena's Back - 2 Hard 2 Pass Podcast - Episode 086
Got questions, send it to our mailbag: [email protected] Steph Curry is signing with Li-Ning and people are shocked, except for Jacques(?). Kevin Durant’s Nike KD 6 collab with PSG could unlock something special with the model, Marcus Jordan is shutting down Trophy Room, and Serena...
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Quebec Field Trip, World Cup Collabs, Meek Mill Beef, Jay-Z x Brooks? - 2 Hard 2 Pass Podcast - Episode 085
Got questions, send it to our mailbag: [email protected] Juan is back from vacation in Quebec and not surprisingly it was great because his filthy rich (allegedly). On this week’s show they talk about the interesting number of collabs between creators, athletes, and brands with nations…
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PJ Tucker Retires, AP x Swatch, Nike Kobe 4 Lottery Pack Rushmore+ - 2 Hard 2 Pass - Episode 084
Got questions, send it to our mailbag: [email protected] Did you ever think Jacques and Juan would talk about a collaboration between watch brands? Nope, but here we are after the Audemars Piguet x Swatch broke containment from just the watch community to the sneaker world. They also…
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Jacques Returns from Vietnam, Air Jordan 14 College PE Draft - 2 Hard 2 Pass Podcast - Episode 083
Got questions, send it to our mailbag: [email protected] Jacques is back from Vietnam and he’s here to tell Juan all about what he saw and what he learned (it’s a lot). Later in the show, they talk about the future of LIV Golf (assuming it has a future) before getting back into the…
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Sneaker Blog Era Memories with Jazerai Allen-Lord - 2 Hard 2 Podcast - Episode 082
Got questions, send it to our mailbag: [email protected] It’s a very special episode of the podcast with Jacques out on assignment (aka he’s hosting an event in Vietnam). Juan invites Jazerai Allen-Lord (@nerdlikejazzy) to the show to talk about their days together at Kicks On Fire, a...
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The Roman Reigns x Jordan Brand Collab WWE Fans Want - 2 Hard 2 Pass Podcast - Episode 081
Got questions, send it to our mailbag: [email protected] Masters and Wrestlemania has wrapped up, so Jacques and Juan talk about how Roman Reigns and Jordan Brand need to finally drop a sneaker collab. They also talk about the Air Jordan 1 Low Banned and the muted response to it and…
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Jacques Slade Gets REAL About Golf's Gatekeepers - 2 Hard 2 Pass Podcast - Episode 080
Got questions, send it to our mailbag: [email protected]’s a very special episode of the podcast as Jacques reflects on his ongoing feud with golf’s gatekeepers at The Masters, a golf brand blocking Bronny James’ logo, and Nike’s WNBA 30th anniversary collection. For this week’s…
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Jordan Brand Sweeps College Basketball, Steph Curry Auctions Free Agency Sneakers - 2 Hard 2 Pass Podcast - Episode 079
Got questions, send it to our mailbag: [email protected] As soon as Jacques assures that no one is going to find Juan, they get into the business of Jordan Brand sweeping the NCAA Basketball Championships, the end of Sole Collector, Steph Curry’s decision to sell off his sneaker free...
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Jae Tips Moves to Nike, What If Allen Iverson Signed With Nike? - 2 Hard 2 Pass Podcast - Episode 078
Got questions, send it to our mailbag: [email protected] Jae Tips has taken his talents to Nike, but what is the scope of the deal? Jacques and Juan explores the possibilities, talks about the sliding doors moment where Allen Iverson could have been a Nike athlete, and get bummed out…
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Jalen Williams x James Harden, Off-White at Costco, KD 19, Curry Timbs - 2 Hard 2 Pass Podcast - Episode 077
Got questions, send it to our mailbag: [email protected] It’s the black shirt episode with Jacques and Juan following in the footsteps of James Harden and potential new signature shoe athlete Jalen Williams. Ok, not really, but they talk about J-Dub’s potential new sneaker, the debut of...
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Nike's New Gamble, How Jordan Brand Should Use Bam Adebayo - 2 Hard 2 Pass Podcast - Episode 076
Got questions, send it to our mailbag: [email protected] Jacques and a totally cigarette-free Juan talk about Bam Adebayo’s 83-point performance and what Jordan Brand should (or shouldn’t do) with the achievement. It’s followed up with a discussion of Nike’s seemingly new direction for...
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Nike A'Two Reveal, Pat Riley Gets A Statue, Does LeBron Get One? - 2 Hard 2 Pass Podcast - Episode 075
Got questions, send it to our mailbag: [email protected] The Nike A’Two has been revealed, but it was leaked a day ago to the disappointment of Jacques and Juan. The Lakers have unveiled their latest statue featuring Pat Riley and wonder if LeBron is next. And they add a few more…
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Kevin Durant's Fake Beef with adidas, Caitlin Clark's Signature Shoe - 2 Hard 2 Pass Podcast - Episode 074
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All-Star Weekend Sneaker Recap, Chris Paul and the Virtual Boy (?!) - 2 Hard 2 Pass Podcast - Episode 073
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Bad Bunny Shows Out At The Super Bowl, But Where Was adidas? - 2 Hard 2 Pass Podcast - Episode 072
Got questions, send it to our mailbag: [email protected] Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl Halftime Show had a lot of people talking, but before that, we had Jacques Slade turning heel for the first time in his career. Juan investigates what led to Jacques’ brief bad guy run before talking about…
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ANTA "Buys" PUMA, Steph Debuts adidas Sneaker, Jordan Zion Ends - 2 Hard 2 Pass Podcast - Episode 071
How to reach your local Senators: https://www.senate.gov/senators/senators-contact.htm That Katy Perry post with the script: https://www.instagram.com/p/DT-wGbpkbBw/ Got questions, send it to our mailbag: [email protected] We had an unexpected break last week, but we are back with tales...
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Nike Mind, KD 6 Returns, Converse For Sale? - 2 Hard 2 Pass Podcast - Episode 070
Got questions, send it to our mailbag: [email protected] The Nike Mind has popped off in a way that makes them look like the brand’s next big hit? But does it have staying power? Jacques and Juan discuss. Plus, the return of the Nike KD 6, and an analyst believes Converse could be on…
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Sneaker Hot Takes For 2026 - 2 Hard 2 Pass Podcast - Episode 069
Got questions, send it to our mailbag: [email protected] It’s a quickie episode of the pod with sneaker hot takes galore this week as Jacques and Juan have non-pod business to handle, but they will be back next week with a full episode and a brand new Sneaker Mount Rushmore+.
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The Top 10 Sneakers Of 2025* - 2 Hard 2 Pass Podcast - Episode 068
Got questions, send it to our mailbag: [email protected] You know what it is, fam. It’s the end of the year so Jacques and Juan gathered over the holiday break to share their picks for the top 10 sneakers of 2025. If you’re wondering, the asterisk is for sneakers that they were made…
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Knicks Are Champs (?), Pigeon Sneaker Rushmore, Are GT Futures The Future? - 2 Hard 2 Pass Podcast - Episode 067
Got questions, send it to our mailbag: [email protected] Juan is back from his brush with celebrities and royalty for the latest episode of the show. Jacques opens Topps trading cards for the first time on the show, Juan wonders about the future of the Nike GT Future, and the New York...
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Jaylen Brown's 3D-Printed Basketball Sneakers, adidas FoG III Reveal, Joel Embiid Gets Another Signature Shoe - 2 Hard 2 Pass Podcast - Episode 065
Got questions, send it to our mailbag: [email protected] Jacques and Juan might not be interested in wearing 3D-printed basketball shoes yet, but they’ll be rooting for Jaylen Brown to pull it off. What they have lesser faith in is Joel Embiid’s second first signature shoe with Skechers...
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SNKRS Code Is Bad, ANTA Buys PUMA?, The Future Of Resellers - 2 Hard 2 Pass Podcast - Episode 065
Got questions, send it to our mailbag: [email protected] Jacques and Juan are back from their holiday break to talk about Fortnite, sketchy dudes selling meat, the future of sneaker reseller shops, SNKRS Code being another Nike failure, and ANTA’s potentially buying PUMA. For this…
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Travis Scott Wears Y-3, Nintendo 64 and Thanksgiving Meal Rushmores - 2 Hard 2 Pass Podcast - Episode 064
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No, Caitlin Clark Did Not Cause The Steph Curry and Under Armour Split - 2 Hard 2 Pass Emergency Pod
Got questions, send it to our mailbag: [email protected]"News" is "breaking" that Steph Curry left Under Armour because they couldn't sign Caitlin Clark. Sure, it is...
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Cade Cunningham's Nike Signature Shoe, PG 1 Returns, Steph's Future - 2 Hard 2 Pass Podcast - Episode 063
Got questions, send it to our mailbag: [email protected] It’s a busy day for Jacques and Juan as they recap the past few days in sneakers including Cade Cunningham’s new Nike signature deal that includes a signature shoe, what’s next for Steph Curry after the shocking Under Armour…
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Breaking: Steph Curry and Under Armour Announce Split - 2 Hard 2 Pass Emergency Pod!
Got questions, send it to our mailbag: [email protected] Steph Curry and Under Armour just announced their separation and Jacques and Juan get into the reckless speculation of it all as to what's next.
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Steven Smith/Nike Mini-Beef, LeBron Trade Scenarios, KITH x Marvel vs. Capcom 2 - 2 Hard 2 Pass Podcast - Episode 062
Got questions, send it to our mailbag: [email protected] Juan went to Vegas to buy some F1 merch and take a picture for Star Trek fan Jacques. It sounds a lot more fun than this description. This week, the crew covers Steven Smith’s tiff with Nike, the KITH Marvel vs. Capcom 2 collab…
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Ban Retros From Sneaker of the Year, Dodger Sneaker Rushmore - 2 Hard 2 Pass Podcast - Episode 061
Got questions, send it to our mailbag: [email protected] After a very eventful episode of HardPass, Jacques and Juan talk about what the viewers were talking about in light of a controversial Complex Sneaker of the Year list before lamenting the end of Xbox and HALO as they’ve known it...
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Juan's Lucky Cooper Flagg Topps Card, Jacques Goes To ComplexCon - 2 Hard 2 Pass Podcast - Episode 060
Got questions, send it to our mailbag: [email protected] Juan scored big with Topps return to NBA trading cards and Jacques smelled a lot of big things going at Complex Con this past weekend. Along with the recap, they talk about the return of the NBA on NBC, Michael Jordan’s pre-taped...
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LeBron's Eccentric Era, Cooper's Chef Currys, Bred Jordan Rushmore - 2 Hard 2 Pass Podcast - Episode 059
Got questions, send it to our mailbag: [email protected] Jacques is back on the road to try some Whataburger(?) before getting into the actual topics on the show like a story about LeBron James that paints in a not-so-positive light, the conversation surrounding Cooper Flagg’s New…
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It's the HardPass aftershow pod where Jacques Slade and Juan Martinez (aka co-writer) react to recording the week's latest episode and deep dive into topics that didn't make the show. They also create their personal Sneaker Mount Rushmores, answer questions from the community ([email protected]) and more.
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