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SneakerDads
by Jon Ratner
SneakerDads is a platform where friends come together to discuss life, business, community, culture, family and sneakers.Check us out on Instagram @sneakerdads and at SneakerDads.com Host: Jon Ratner @headzaintredee [email protected]
Episodes
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Eminem is Auctioning Rare Sneakers from his Collection
Detroit-based sneaker industry legend and artist Rick Williams shares some of the shoes available for auction from the personal collection of Eminem. The live and online auction on August 25, 2026 will benefit the Marshall Mathers Foundation.
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Eastbay Catalog Founders Art Juedes and Rick Gering
Art Juedes and Rick Gering, the founders of the iconic Eastbay catalog, are the latest guests on SneakerDads. On the podcast, they share their story of how a need for running shoes led to a huge footwear business, explain how kids expanded their desire for athletic footwear into casual sneakers,...
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Connecting Through Fashion and Wellness
Hanna Nakawatase is a well-known person on the Toronto sneaker scene, who has also made a name for herself in the wellness space. On the latest episode of SneakerDads, she talks about her journey in fashion and sneaker retail, the challenges and changes for female consumers, crazy lineups and...
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Dante Ross
Dante Ross is a Grammy-winning music producer, legendary A&R rep, author, occasional DJ and long-time sneaker collector. He has a wealth of knowledge about the industry and an unbelievable number of remarkable stories. That includes the tale of Ol’ Dirty Bastard’s album cover shoot, shopping for...
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Craig Wong Has Flavour
Chef Craig Wong is always cooking something up, whether it’s at his renowned Asian-Caribbean restaurant in downtown Toronto – Patois, in his home kitchen, overseas, online or on TV. The longtime sneaker collector, whose culinary experience took him across France and Europe and then back to his...
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Des and Daymon on Business and Collecting
Part 2 with Toronto’s own Des Hill and Daymon Green, whose stories reflect their deep roots and impact in the city, country and beyond. How did their sneaker releases go down back in the day? How did they create so many opportunities for themselves? What were their most memorable projects? What…
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Making Connections with Des and Daymon
Part 1 of a conversation with Toronto’s own Des Hill and Daymon Green. Their stories reflect deep roots and impact in the city, Canada, the U.S. and beyond. They share tales of famous visitors to the shop, styling well-known artists, learning business on the fly, and of course, sneakers. Behind…
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‘Buy, Sell, Stash’ with Josh from In Vintage We Trust
Josh, the co-founder of Toronto-based vintage retailer In Vintage We Trust, makes his much-anticipated return to the podcast to talk about recent purchases, what’s happening in the shop, and trends in vintage sneakers and clothing. He shares great stories from back in the day, spills the beans on...
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One to rock, one to stock, one to flip
Jelani returns to the podcast and he’s digging deep with Air Max Month in full swing. This long-time hat and sneaker collector picks through the stacks, talks OGs and sole swaps, shares buying and selling stories, considers the state of his collection, sheds light on the current environment, and...
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Still Have The Receipts
Barry describes his sneaker collection as "old heat," but that understates what he has in the stash, and he is very much still in the game. On this episode, Barry shares stories about road trips south of the border for big releases, working with the Toronto Raptors, maneuvering in the retail…
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Thrill of the Chase
A conversation about footwear, clothes, current trends and the future with Faraz @laced_heat, Christian @flippin.laces, Josh @joshuabryanscott and Jon @headzaintredee
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The Dare to Dream Collection with Sean Go
Sean Go returns to the podcast to discuss Miles Nadal’s ‘Dare to Dream’ car and sneaker collection, and the massive auction. Sean shares stories and insights from his role curating the collection of more than 800 pairs, which includes Michael Jordan’s signed 1985 Air Jordan 1s, the Nike Moon…
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Dan Boniferro
Dan, the co-owner of Laylow Brewery, joins the podcast to talk about creating beer, music, gear, and a unique meeting place along with connections in the community. He lets us in on what’s next for Laylow, including what’s brewing, talks about his family roots, being a dad, and of course, what’s…
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Gerry from @burdeenschicago
Gerry joins the podcast to talk about his family roots at @burdeenschicago and how the community has become an important part of the store. He discusses everything from collaborations and battermen, to baseball loyalty and sneakers, and everything in between. Host: Jon Ratner @headzaintredee...
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Alex Wong
Alex Wong @stevenlebron joins the podcast to talk about his sneaker and vintage t-shirt collections, indirect route to a successful journalism career, media fits, hip hop concerts, and much more. He also discusses his book – a must read for Toronto Raptors supporters, NBA fans and anyone who…
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Russ Bengtson
Russ Bengtson @russbengtson has a long resume in sneaker journalism and collecting, and he still remembers visiting Supreme five times in one week back in 2002 until he got a pair of Nike SB Dunk Low Black Cements. He’s still got the box and receipt, but doesn’t want to talk about what they’re...
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Teddy King
Teddy King @djteddyking has been active in the New York streetwear and music scenes for decades, from Boundless NY back in the day to Home Game New York today. He shares some of his many experiences since first visiting the city as a teenager, and discovering brands like Supreme and Zoo York....
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Yesus and Lani from The Off The Dome Podcast
@Yesus199 and @Laniveli from @TheOffTheDomePod join SneakerDads to talk sneakers, fitted hats and their intersection. They discuss the state of the game, their journeys, favourite caps and kicks, memorable moments along the way, and participate in the pod’s first-ever Rapid Fire question round....
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Chris aka Nightwing2303
The widely-respected co-founder of @WearTesters and @sinceapparel joins the podcast to discuss everything from sneakers in the collection that are falling apart, to his most memorable projects. Chris shares stories you’ve probably never heard about some of your favourite basketball sneakers, as...
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Leon Chen
Leon Chen @honourablemenchen @leoninthelab has been in the fitted hat game for a long time, and his design expertise and encyclopedia-like knowledge has earned him respect from all corners of the community. He’s also a sneaker collector, who shares his favourites along with opinions about the...
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Dalton 'Jaffy' Jackson
From a small event at a nightclub in 2014, to large conventions across the country, Dalton @yongejaffy and his team have built @soleexchangecanada into an important part of the sneaker community. Jaffy talks about his personal history in sneakers, the ups and downs of putting on shows, the state…
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Jamie Paige
Jamie Paige @jamiepaige collected sneakers as a kid in North Carolina, but it was his willingness to take risks that allowed him to make a career out of his passion. He talks about his work at Kith and Nike, the Air Max line in Europe, people that helped him along the way, the journey to…
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Matt Tomamichel
Matt Tomamichel, the owner of @corporategotem, talks about Cincinnati and the Midwest sneaker market, his history in retail, a massive sneaker collection, being an entrepreneur, fitted hats, and his community work with @biggerthansneakers. Host: Jon Ratner [email protected] @headzaintredee...
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C.J. Miles
C.J. Miles aka @masfresco talks about his time in the NBA, sneakers on and off court, the league today, podcasting, family, music and more. Host: Jon Ratner [email protected] @headzaintredee @sneakerdads Beats: Chili Banks
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Bobbito Garcia
The podcast is back for Year 3, and so is music and sneaker legend Bobbito Garcia aka @KoolBobLove Host: Jon Ratner [email protected] @headzaintredee @sneakerdads Beats: Chili Banks
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Episode 100: @Parlor23 Owner Jaron
It’s been 100 episodes since Jaron from @parlor23 and @parlor23.kids was the first guest on the podcast. He has a lot more to talk about, including a close call with some Freddy Krueger Dunks, and the process behind many of the shop’s parlor23.com great projects and collaborations. With a lot of...
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MichaelDSK @TheSneakersHigh – Y02E47
MichaelDSK aka @sneakershigh – the creative behind @slanghere – has decades of experience in the sneaker, clothing and design industries. On the latest episode of SneakerDads, he talks about how a failed sneaker hunt turned into a massive merchandising come up that changed his perspective. He…
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@NachoAverageFinds Goes Back To His Roots – Y02E46
Nacho from @NachoAverageFinds and the Sneaker Enthusiasts podcast has been collecting sneakers for more than 20 years – from Reebok Pumps to Nike Cortez back in the day, to shopping in his own stacks and hunting for deals today. Nacho talks about the evolution of his YouTube channel with his...
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Heat On The Field with @jalanimorgan – Y02E45
Jalani @jalanimorgan is a Toronto-based photographer who shares his perspectives on art and sneakers, how collaborations promote new ideas, and being an uncle of a dynamic kid. Jalani also talks about when photography switched from a hobby to a serious pursuit, his love of sneakers and fitted…
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Always About The Culture with @los_ortiz – Y02E44
Los @los_ortiz from @8point5agency has deep roots in the culture, whether it was buying AM90 Infareds as a kid, breakdancing in high school, clipping The Source magazine, or taking trips to New York City. These days, he runs his own agency 8point5.ca, keeps a close eye on the changing retail...
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When I Get To Chicago with @hutch2303 – Y02E43
Matt aka @hutch2303 has been passionate about sneakers since high school, but it was a trip to Chicago to visit his aunt and uncle at a much younger age, when it all started with a pair of original Black Cement 3s. Hutch tells the story of acquiring that pair and others important to him…
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Sneaker Shopping With My Son – Y02E42
Son of the host Cal makes his return to the podcast for this special Father's Day edition of SneakerDads. We talk about his current rotation, basketball, the new @Styll.ca x @SneakerDads father-son hat collection, and much more. We also play some trivia for a pair of sneakers, and go on a…
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Making Hats With Styll feat. @aconn1s – Y02E41
The wait is over, as me and Andy @aconn1ns finally get to reveal our New Era fitted hat collaboration – the @styll.ca x @sneakerdads Father’s Day collection, featuring hats that pay tribute to the greatest father-son duos in baseball. We dig deep into the designs and stories behind these hats, as...
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@Ad__Sneaks and The Never-Ending Game – Y02E40
Andy aka @Ad__Sneaks joins SneakerDads to talk about how his background in basketball sparked his interest in sneakers, how he incorporated photography into collecting shoes, what’s in his photo tool kit, and the importance of Jordan 2s. Andy also tells us what shoes make the cut when searching…
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How The Floodgates Opened For Karen @kayinsnkrland – Y02E39
Karen @kayinsnkrland joins the podcast to discuss everything from office footwear and her favourite female collaborators, to the good and bad of Jordan 1 Mids. We also talk about what brands can be doing to be more inclusive, the trouble with sizing, Karen’s experiences with @sneakersisterhood…
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Rotation Goals with Mark @gassoles – Y02E38
Mark @gassoles joins SneakerDads to talk all things New Balance and why the brand dominates his collection now, but also his days before NB. He also shares stories about outlet hunting, his perspective on the New Balance culture in Boston and on the East Coast, what he wants to see more and less…
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Never Not Hunting with @mr.ekos_tx (Part 2) – Y02E37
In Part 2 with Zach aka @mr.ekos_tx we discuss the history and popularity behind some European brands, how collecting is in his blood, restoration projects, and he breaks down three of his favourite models. Zach also shares a story about his grandmother’s Reebok Freestyle collection, talks about...
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Bring Backup Pairs with Zach @mr.ekos_tx (Part 1) – Y02E36
Zach aka @mr.ekos_tx makes his return to the podcast after being a guest on episode #40. In part 1 of 2, he discusses overlooking a sneaker’s flaws, ensuring older pairs are in the regular rotation, making vintage sneakers last, as well as rekindling memories and making new discoveries. Zach also...
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Sinz and Visions with @jalenlikerose – Y02E35
Jalen @jalenlikerose of the @sneakersinzpodcast joins SneakerDads to talk about growing up in a sneaker family, the market and community for women, hunting for deals, and her custom sneaker projects and other art. She also shares a behind-the-scenes look at organizing @juskickinit_to and much…
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@nineteen.85 on What Costs Nothing – Y02E34
Mark aka @nineteen.85 – the man behind @sneakersandrecreation – got his first pair of Air Jordans from a friend he played basketball with many years ago. He still plays with that friend today, and has a pair (or two) of those Indiglo 14s in the collection. On the latest episode of SneakerDads…
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Fits With A Twist @cb5950 – Y02E33
Chris @cb5950 takes us back to when he got recognition for his Air More Uptempos in elementary school, to trading sneakers as a young man, to discovering fitted hats in high school, and more recently – getting his family involved. He also talks about getting started in photography, provides some...
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@CuratedVan Keeps It Original – Y02E32
Tye aka @curatedvan has been in the sneaker game for a while, but his brand has received a big lift in the past few years thanks to a lot of hard work and some recognition from well-known collectors. On the latest episode of SneakerDads, he talks about sourcing rare pairs of 1985 Air Jordan 1s…
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How Many Pairs with @NickPocket – Y02E31
This week SneakerDads takes it back to a favourite destination – Montreal – to talk with @NickPocket, a longtime collector who has a very big and very diverse collection, as well as a lot of great stories to tell. Nick talks about everything from adoring his sneakers in Grade 1 gym class, to...
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@OGsneekerz and the Untold Truth – Y02E30
@OGsneekerz joins SneakerDads to talk about his origins in sneakers, Nike’s Untold Truth Collection, teaching his children the value of money, the importance of community, and of course his love of music. OG also discusses starting a YouTube channel and how it evolved into @TalkinKicks, which he...
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Being Different with Paul @ibsnegative
Paul @ibsnegative is a big adidas guy to put it bluntly, and he’s got plenty of knowledge about other brands and the sneaker world as a whole. This SneakerDad, who is General Manager of the adidas Originals store in Vancouver, is not only a source of history, stories and culture but he has an...
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Stacks In The Garage with Carlos from @frontpageshoes – Y02E28
Carlos, whose personal page is @darth_fader_12, joins SneakerDads to talk about making content with his 4-year-old son and creating a community through @FrontPageShoes, finding sneakers at kids consignment shops, and some of the most prized pairs in his collection. He also shares stories of...
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Sneaker Con co-founder Alan – Y02E27
From his youth in Brooklyn hunting for Barkleys and other coveted sneakers on Fulton Street and elsewhere, to selling baseball cards on eBay, and eventually making frequent trips to Japan, Alan, the co-founder of Sneaker Con @sneakercon, seemed destined to be in the business. On the latest…
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Sole Supremacy Founder Derek – Y02E26
Derek from @SoleSupremacy joins SneakerDads to talk about his roots in the sneaker game and how it turned into a reselling business, how he keeps his collection to 30 pairs and why it often changes, the state of the market, and his first $100,000 buyout. He also discusses social media and his use...
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@SneakerPreservationSociety Andrew – Y02E25
From Hot Lavas to Mac Attacks, Andrew – who runs the @sneakerpreservationsociety Instagram page – has a serious passion for vintage sneakers and particularly the “eternal silhouettes.” On the latest episode of SneakerDads, Andrew talks about sourcing hard-to-find pairs, the desire to complete…
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Talkin’ Kicks with @Kadillac_Jackson – Y02E24
@Kadillac_Jackson joins the podcast to talk about everything from growing up in New York to the community surrounding the @talkinkicks YouTube podcast. In Episode 24 (Year 2) of SneakerDads, Kadi discusses how he got into collecting LeBrons and his most coveted pairs, what he wore to the hospital...
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SneakerDads is a platform where friends come together to discuss life, business, community, culture, family and sneakers.Check us out on Instagram @sneakerdads and at SneakerDads.com Host: Jon Ratner @headzaintredee [email protected]
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