Best Dustin Griffin Podcasts (2024)

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The History of the Air Force 3 and the Significance of Nike's First Collaboration with Nigo 27:57

6d ago27:57

27:57

Today we're taking a look at the history of a forgotten Air Force model, the AF3. We're also talking about Nigo's historic collaboration with Nike and why it's so significant and taking a close look at the Nike/Nigo Air Force 3 that was recently released. Enjoy!

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A Ma Maniere: Are They Still Relevant in 2024? 27:08

13d ago27:08

27:08

Today we're talking about A Ma Maniere and posing the question of their relevancy in sneakers in 2024, while also touching on some of their classic and not so classic releases with both Nike and Jordan Brand. Enjoy!By Dustin Griffin

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Peter Moore: Sneaker Legend 30:35

1M ago30:35

30:35

Today I'm reviewing the book 'Peter Moore: Sneaker Legend' about the legendary career of Peter Moore, the man who created the Air Jordan 1. I'm also doing a dive into Peter Moore's time with Nike, Adidas and beyond and looking at the incredible impact his work has had on sneakers and on sports marketing as a whole. Enjoy!…

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The Travis Scott Effect 21:06

2M ago21:06

21:06

Today we're talking about Travis Scott and why Travis's sneakers and sneaker collaborations are still so highly sought after and so damn expensive on the secondary market. What is it about the man that gives him the Midas Touch in sneaker culture? Enjoy!By Dustin Griffin

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Nike Opens the Vault, Reebok Returns to the Big Screen and Foot Locker Wants Back Into Sneaker Culture 24:04

2M ago24:04

24:04

Welcome to the first episode of season 3! Today we're talking about Nike opening their limited edition sneaker vault and giving the world a shot at sneakers most of us never thought we'd have a chance to own. We also talk about Reebok's being back on the big screen in a big way. And we talk about Foot Locker opening their new store concept in NYC a…

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Research Unpacked: Filippo Picinini - Quantifying Workload in On-Field Rehab after ACL Reconstruction (Isokinetic) 51:13

5M ago51:13

51:13

In this Research Unpacked Episode from Inform Performance, Alistair McKenzie chats to Filippo Picinini MSc, MS. Filippo is a Rehab and Performance coach Currently employed as Head of late-stage rehabilitation and Sport science at Isokinetic Medical Group London. His areas of expertise are ACL and Hamstring injuries in football players and he is com…

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The Best Sneakers of 2024...So Far 19:25

5M ago19:25

19:25

On our season 2 finale, we're talking about the best sneakers of the year so far, including some honourable mentions and we talk about some of the potential best sneakers of the year that are set to release in the back half of 2024. Enjoy!By Dustin Griffin

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How J. Balvin Beat the Bots, the Nike Sabrina 2 and Travis Scott AJ1 Low’s for Dayyyyys 21:24

5M ago21:24

21:24

Today we're talking about the recent release of J. Balvin's newest Jordan sneaker. We're also taking a look at Sabrina Ionescu's upcoming second sneaker with Nike. And we're talking about the many, many Travis Scott Jordan 1 low releases the brand has planned for this year and next. Enjoy!By Dustin Griffin

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Research Unpacked: Snehal Patel - The Evolution of Rehabilitation & Return to Sport Following Cartilage Surgery 57:20

6M ago57:20

57:20

In this Research Unpacked Episode from Inform Performance, Dr Dylan Carmody chats to Snehal Patel the Clinical Supervisor for Sports Rehabilitation at Hospital for Special Surgery NYC. The main focus of the conversation is on his paper titled 'The Evolution of Rehabilitation and Return to Sport Following Cartilage Surgery.' Snay explains the differ…

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Kendrick Lamar vs. Drake - The Sneaker Battle 22:23

6M ago22:23

22:23

Today we're talking about the sneaker histories of both Kendrick Lamar and Drake. We'll tie their sneaker output to their musical output, talk about where things went wrong between the two and then crown a winner in the battle of their sneaker catalogues. Enjoy it!By Dustin Griffin

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The Sneaker and Streetwear History of Nigo 23:09

6M ago23:09

23:09

Today we're talking about Nigo, the influential designer and creator of A Bathing Ape and Human Made. We'll talk about Nigo helping to create the streetwear scene in Tokyo, his relationship with American hip hop and some of its biggest stars and some of the classic sneakers that have come from Bape over the years. Enjoy!…

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Adidas's Big Night in the NBA Playoffs 21:09

6M ago21:09

21:09

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Colin Griffin - Achilles Injury Rehab & Lower Limb Biomechanics 55:15

7M ago55:15

55:15

Dr Dylan Carmody chats to Colin Griffin, a Strength and Conditioning Coach and lower limb Rehabilitation Specialist. In this episode they discuss Colins work at the UPMC Sports Surgery Clinic and his experience as an elite athlete. He emphasizes the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration and continuous professional development in his clinic.…

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Kate Yung PhD - Return-to-Play Through a Complex Systems Approach 41:35

7M ago41:35

41:35

Dr Dylan Carmody chats to Physio and Researcher Kate Yung. Kate has a PhD focused on enhancing return-to-play methodologies through a complex systems approach, Kate's background as a sports physiotherapist and strength and conditioning coach spans collaborations with professional football teams and Olympic athletes across Hong Kong and Australia. S…

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Matthew DeLang - Role of Adductor Strength Monitoring in Football (Head of Medical - FC Nordsjaelland) · 49:35

7M ago49:35

49:35

Dr Dylan Carmody chats to Matthew DeLang a PhD student under the supervision of Professor Kristian Thorborg (Copenhagen University) examining youth football hip & groin performance and pathology. Matt's currently works at Right to Dream Academy (Old Akrade, Ghana) and partner club FC Nordsælland in the Danish Superliga. Matt has also previously wor…

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Judd Kalkhoven - Modeling for Proactive Injury Management (Associate Lecturer at WSU) 1:04:20

7M ago1:04:20

1:04:20

Dr Dylan Carmody chats to Judd Kalkhoven an Associate Lecturer at Western Sydney University. Judd has recently completed his PhD with a thesis focused on the complexities of the muscle-tendon unit and athletic injury. In his current research he is seeking to determine the optimal muscle-tendon architectural and mechanical characteristics for elite …

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Dr Dustin Willis - Compassionate Care of Elite Athletes (Quantum Performance) 1:04:20

7M ago1:04:20

1:04:20

Dylan Carmody chats to Dustin Willis PT, DPT. Dustin is an Assistant Professor in the West Coast University Doctor of Physical Therapy program, where his focus is on teaching all the musculoskeletal content and injecting some of the humanities into healthcare through his Sociocultural Aspects of Human Interaction course. When he is not in the class…

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Jay Hertel - Chronic Ankle Instability 56:42

7M ago56:42

56:42

Dylan Carmody chats to Dr Jay Hertel. Jay holds an academic appointment in the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery (courtesy) & serves as co-director of the Exercise & Sport Injury Lab at the University of Virginia. His research interests are at the intersection of lower extremity injury prevention and rehabilitation, clinical biomechanics, and the u…

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Ola Eriksrud - Deceleration Mechanics 1:01:57

7M ago1:01:57

1:01:57

Dylan Carmody chats to Ola Eriksrud. Ola is an Associate Professor at the Norwegian School of Sport Sciences, doubles as a consultant and physical therapist at Olympiatoppen, affiliated with the Norwegian Olympic and Paralympic committee and Confederation of Sports. Over the past decade, he has provided consultation to athletes at national and inte…

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Danny Lum - Isometrics v Traditional Resistance: Comparative Analysis 49:02

7M ago49:02

49:02

Dylan Carmody chats to Danny Lum. Danny Lum serves as the Head of Strength & Conditioning at the Singapore Sport Institute, where he plays a pivotal role in training athletes from various sports disciplines such as bowling, track and field, canoeing, diving, kayaking, judo, and track cycling. With a focus on pushing the boundaries of isometric stre…

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Dr Mathew Cuthbert - Implementing Microdosing In Physical Preparation 1:00:51

7M ago1:00:51

1:00:51

Dr Dylan Carmody chats to Dr. Mathew Cuthbert. Matt is a seasoned sports scientist & researcher who currently works for The Football Association where he is a Physical Performance Coach. Matthew is also an honorary research fellow at the University of Salford, Manchester. In this episode Dylan and Matt engage in a comprehensive conversation about M…

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Dr Stephanie Filbay - Non-Surgical ACL Management with Cross Bracing Protocol 54:36

7M ago54:36

54:36

Dr Dylan Carmody chats to Dr Stephanie Filbay. Dr Filbay is a Physiotherapist, NHMRC Emerging Leader Fellow, Dame Kate Campbell Fellow and Senior Research Associate in the Department of Physiotherapy at the University of Melbourne. Dr Filbay leads a team aiming to improve outcomes for people with ACL injury across the lifespan. Her team are evaluat…

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Tyler Yearby - Ecological Dynamics 59:21

7M ago59:21

59:21

Dr Dylan Carmody chats to Tyler Yearby. Tyler was a former Running Backs and Strength & Conditioning coach at Northeastern State University and former Strength & Conditioning coach in American football at the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities. Tyler is currently pursuing his doctorate in sport and exercise at the University of Gloucestershire (U…

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Matthew Buckthorpe PhD - On Field Rehabilitation 33:47

7M ago33:47

33:47

Alistair McKenzie chats to Matthew Buckthorpe PhD. Matt is a British Sport Scientist, S&C Coach, University lecturer and Researcher specialising in late-stage and on-field rehabilitation. He completed his PhD at Loughbourgh University looking into the neural determinants of Rate of force development. In this second of three episodes Matt will discu…

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Matthew Buckthorpe PhD - Rate of Force Development 49:06

7M ago49:06

49:06

Alistair McKenzie chats to Matthew Buckthorpe PhD. Matt is a British Sport Scientist, S&C Coach, University lecturer and Researcher specialising in late-stage and on-field rehabilitation. He completed his PhD at Loughbourgh University looking into the neural determinants of Rate of force development. In this first of three episodes Matt will begin …

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Nick Cross - Achilles Tendinopathy 47:41

7M ago47:41

47:41

Alistair McKenzie chats to Nick Cross. Nick is an Australian sports physiotherapist and exercise physiologist based in Melbourne. Nick has worked in high performance sport across different football codes, athletics and ballet. His key clinical interest is lower limb injuries and rehabilitation that supports optimal performance. Nick is currently un…

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Tim McGrath - Nordic Dosage & Return-to-Running 16:59

7M ago16:59

16:59

Alistair McKenzie chats to Tim McGrath for a Part-3 conversation on Hamstring rehab. Tim is an Australian Sports Physio based in Canberra, with over 15 years experience in professional sport and 20 in clinical practice. He completed his PhD from the Research Institute of Sport & Exercise at the University of Canberra on ACL rehabilitation and retur…

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Tim McGrath - ACL Rehabilitation 34:10

7M ago34:10

34:10

Alistair McKenzie chats to Tim McGrath for a part-2 conversation on ACL rehab. Tim is an Australian Sports Physio based in Canberra, with over 15 years experience in professional sport and 20 in clinical practice. He completed his PhD from the Research Institute of Sport & Exercise at the University of Canberra on ACL rehabilitation and return to s…

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Tim McGrath - ACL Rehabilitation 25:06

7M ago25:06

25:06

Alistair McKenzie chats to Tim McGrath. Tim is an Australian Sports Physio based in Canberra, with over 15 years experience in professional sport and 20 in clinical practice. He completed his PhD from the Research Institute of Sport & Exercise at the University of Canberra on ACL rehabilitation and return to sport in 2016 and is the clinical & rese…

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Dr Andras Hegyi, Part 3: Nordic Hamstring Research 27:20

7M ago27:20

27:20

Alistair McKenzie chats to Dr Andras Hegyi a post-doctoral researcher at the University of Nantes, France. For part two Alistair and Andras continue discussing his hamstring muscle research on Nordics Part two topics discussed: Optimal technique of the Nordic Hamstring Exercise Perspectives one the limitations of the Nordic Hamstring Exercise The e…

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Dr Andras Hegyi, Part 2: Hamstring Research 29:55

7M ago29:55

29:55

listair McKenzie chats to Dr Andras Hegyi a post-doctoral researcher at the University of Nantes, France. For part two Alistair and Andras continue discussing his hamstring muscle research. Part two topics discussed: Regional differences in a various of hamstring exercises typically used in rehab and strength and conditioning Overall muscle activit…

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Why the Air Jordan 2/3 is Doper Than You Think 35:57

7M ago35:57

35:57

Today we're checking in on some new and exciting sneakers that have been teased and announced that are set to come out later this year. We also talk about Wemby's far out new Nike logo and about why the Air Jordan 2/3 is actually super dope and a great kick for summer. Enjoy!By Dustin Griffin

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Dr Andras Hegyi, Part-1: Region-Dependent Hamstrings Activity in Nordic Hamstring Exercise & Stiff-Leg Deadlift 20:14

7M ago20:14

20:14

For this first Research Unpacked style episode Alistair McKenzie chats to Dr Andras Hegyi a post-doctoral researcher at the University of Nantes, France. For part one Alistair and Andras discussed his work on region-dependent hamstrings activity in Nordic hamstring exercise and stiff-leg deadlift Part one topics discussed: Regional distribution of …

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The History of Nike Air Max 24:37

7M ago24:37

24:37

Today, for Air Max Day 2024, we're talking the history of the Air Max sneaker, one of Nike's most innovative and beloved lines. After running through the history of AM, we dive into some of the standout releases and collaborations that the Air Max has seen and end on a few thoughts about what the Air Max has meant, and continues to mean, to its fan…

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Art & Sneakers 20:15

8M ago20:15

20:15

Today we're talking about art and sneakers. Pop artists, contemporary artists, graffiti artist, tattoo artists, customizers and more and the sneakers that they have seen grace their work. Art is one of the most significant aspects of street culture, which also includes the sneakers which have been used as the canvas for this art over the years and …

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The Endless Retros and Lack of Sneaker Innovation in 2024 26:27

8M ago26:27

26:27

Today I'm talking about the lack of sneaker innovation in today's day and age. Why have sneaker brands become, essentially, retro release houses for their products and what can we expect from brand new silhouettes as far as encouraging these brands to push more money and resources into new and innovative sneaker technologies.…

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The Surprise Hype of the Air Jordan 4 Bred Reimagined 28:02

9M ago28:02

28:02

Today I'm sharing my thoughts about the recent surprise hype that surrounded the release of the Air Jordan 4 Bred Reimagined, which released on February 17th and sold out in minutes all over the world. And why this shoe did so well, while the Jordan 1 Royal Reimagined from last November...didn't. Enjoy!…

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Women in Sneakers: The History, Impact and Influence 22:30

9M ago22:30

22:30

Today we're talking about women in sneakers. From signature models for basketball stars, to women's exclusives to collaborations, to women that have worked behind the scenes on some of the world's biggest sneaker grails. It's a story that doesn't get told enough and that is an integral part of sneaker history and culture as a whole. Enjoy!…

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The Kick Game: Every Current NBA Player with a Signature Shoe 22:32

9M ago22:32

22:32

Today we're talking the NBA and going through the list of every current player with a signature shoe that is either available now or will be available sometime this season. Nike, Jordan Brand, Adidas, Puma, Anta, Li-Ning. They're all here, ready and waiting. Enjoy!By Dustin Griffin

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A Preview of Sneakers in 2024 24:20

10M ago24:20

24:20

Today we're talking about some of the biggest upcoming sneaker releases of the year from Nike, Jordan, New Balance, Asics and Adidas. I also share my personal thoughts about what the landscape of sneaker culture will look like in 2024 and whether the sneaker industry will still be the buyer's market it has been in 2023. Enjoy!…

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The Best Sneakers of 2023 26:19

11M ago26:19

26:19

For our final episode of 2023, we're talking the best sneakers of the year. Ten of the best kicks, why they're the best and where they came from. We'll also dig into some honourable mentions and, of course, throw shade at some of the worst sneakers of the year as well. Because hating on sneakers is almost as fun as loving them. Enjoy and we'll see …

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History's Biggest Sneaker FAILS 27:07

11M ago27:07

27:07

Today we're talking about some of history's biggest sneaker fails and the ways in which brands, athletes or designers screwed things up for themselves in the kick game. Enjoy!By Dustin Griffin

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My Life in Sneakers 37:09

12M ago37:09

37:09

Today we're doing something a little different on Sole Food. Instead of our typical scripted format, where we take a deep dive into a sneaker topic, I'm going to talk to you off the cuff about my life in sneakers. It's a way for you to get to know me a little better, why I'm doing this and how it all started. So come on in and welcome to my (sneake…

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The Stories That Sneakers Tell, Part 2. 24:06

12M ago24:06

24:06

On today's episode, we're continuing on from last week's theme: the stories that sneakers tell. Today we're talking about some sneakers with great stories behind them from the likes of New Balance, Adidas, Puma, Asics and Diadora. Enjoy!By Dustin Griffin

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The Stories That Sneakers Tell, Part 1. 22:56

1y ago22:56

22:56

In today's episode, we're looking at the stories that sneakers tell. Some of the best sneaker collabs and concepts have incredible stories attached to them. Stories of success, hardships or even heartbreak. On Part 1, we'll take a look at some of the best sneaker storytelling from Nike and Jordan Brand. Enjoy!…

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The World's Best Sneaker Books 24:06

1y ago24:06

24:06

Today on Sole Food, we're talking about some of the world's best sneaker books. With sneakers such a huge part of so many different industries, like fashion, sports, music and pop culture, the number of books there are about sneakers these days is nearly endless. I spend today's show talking about some of the best. Enjoy!…

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Affordable Alternatives to Unaffordable Sneakers 24:53

1y ago24:53

24:53

Every sneaker collector has a grail they either can't find, or can't afford. On episode 1 of season 2, we're talking about some affordable alternatives to unaffordable sneakers. From '85 OG's, to defunct Yeezy's, to Off White AF1's, to designer New Balance's, there are ways around these rare and expensive kicks. Enjoy!…

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City Stories Episode 3: London 17:06

1y ago17:06

17:06

In the final episode of season 1, we continue our travels around the globe, spending time in some of the world's most important and historically significant sneaker cities. This time we're in London, England. We start in the 70's with the fashion movement Terrace Culture. We talk about the significance of the Air Max 95 on London youth and also on …

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The State of Sneakers in 2023 24:02

1y ago24:02

24:02

Today we're talking about the state of the sneaker industry in 2023. With more sneakers being more available for retail or less than they have been in many years, it begs the question "what exactly is going on with the sneaker industry?" Are the resellers gone? Is hype dead? And if it is, will it ever come back? Come and dig into why things in snea…

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Travis Scott: The Complete Sneaker History 27:08

1+ y ago27:08

27:08

Today we're taking a deep dive into the history, influence and cultural effect of Travis Scott's sneaker collaborations and releases. We'll start all the way back in 2017 on a forgotten collaboration with a luxury fashion brand and end on a pair of sneakers being used to tease the upcoming release of Scott's highly anticipated album, UTOPIA. Come o…

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