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After The Last Dance

SoleSavy, Alex Wong, Russ Bengtson

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SoleSavy presents After The Last Dance. Alex Wong and Russ Bengtson bring together their years of experience covering the NBA, sneakers and popular culture to recap, debate and discuss each episode's themes for "The Last Dance" docuseries.
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Launch AMA is hosted by Sam Chan, VP of Programs at Launch, where we bring on mentors, founders, investors and business leaders and other startup experts and ask them anything and everything.
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1:38 Do the Right Thing 30th Anniversary Scavenger Hunt Recap 7:45 First Hidden Location - Sal's Pizzeria 11:02 Second Hidden Location - Bedstuy Mural 15:35 Third Hidden Location - Ebbets Field 21:55 Fourth Hidden Location - Viand Coffee Shop 29:23 Fifth Hidden Location - Korean Grocery Store 32:38 Final Hidden Location - Record Store…
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1:46 First initial reaction to Retroing Later Jordan Models 4:53 Reasons why Jordan Brand is bringing back the later Jordan Models 11:54 Does the Wizards era still matter to consumers? 15:41 Declining sales for popular Jordan models 19:03 Will these releases be limited? 23:08 Will these drops create a conversation around Jordan brand? 25:29 Is the …
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2:41 Jordan Brand signature Athlete will win a championship ring 5:59 Thoughts on Luka and Tatum Sneakers? 14:27 Kyrie potentially winning a championship in Anta Sneakers 19:36 Jalen Brown and Nike differences 23:03 Jason Kidd could become the first former signature athlete to win a championship since Bill Russell 27:26 Former Nike Exec, Nico Harri…
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0:45 J Balvin Early Access Release Recap 2:19 Air Jordan 3 Collaborations 4:45 Air Jordan 3 x Atmos Pack 8:03 Air Jordan 3 x Anna Wintour 10:54 Air Jordan 3 x Justin Timberlake 15:12 Air Jordan 3 x Fragment Design 16:53 Air Jordan 3 x A Ma Maniere 19:41 Air Jordan 3 x J Balvin 2023 24:22 Air Jordan 3 x Doernbecher 25:28 Upcoming Air Jordan 3 Collab…
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1:33 WNBA League Expansion 4:34 What are your expectations for the 2024 Season? 6:12 Caitlin Clark entering the league 8:00 Do you think the league is ready for all the energy coming this season? 11:40 WNBA Signature Sneakers 20:55 What do you expect to see from Candace Parker now? 24:41 What about WNBA signature sneakers retros? 27:28 What is your…
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2:19 How did Travis Scott become the most important endorser of Jordan Brand? 6:09 A timeline of Travis Scott's sneaker releases 11:35 Is Travis Scott's sneaker influence built on limited stock? 16:30 Is Travis Scott an influencer or is he beyond that? 17:37 Drake and Jordan Brand Collab Attempt 27:48 Jordan 1 low Mocha 31:05 Jordan 6 Marketing 41:…
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0:52 Basketball Sneaker Storylines going into the NBA Playoffs 2:07 Oklahoma City Thunder Sneaker Storylines 7:53 What is happening with Under Armour and the Currys? 9:14 New Orleans Pelicans Sneaker Storylines 12:04 Denver Nuggets Sneaker Storylines 19:58 Los Angeles Lakers Sneaker Storylines 22:02 Clippers vs Mavs Sneaker Storylines 32:24 Timberw…
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1:18 Industrial or Military Blue? 2:55 Is the Military Blue AJ4 a grail? 6:38 History of Military Blue AJ4 9:30 What was the 2012 era like? 18:54 Fabricated Nostalgia of AJ4 Military Blue 21:17 What colourways have led to this? 30:15 New shape of AJ4 32:15 What does the stock look like for this retro?…
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1:37 Jordan Brand Summer Lineup 1:58 Air Jordan 4 "Oxidized Green" 3:40 Air Jordan 6 "Oreo" 5:26 WMNS Air Jordan 1 High "Latte" 8;37 Air Jordan 1 High "Artisinal Red" 11:26 Air Jordan 12 "Gym Red" 14:16 Air Jordan 1 High "Green Glow" 16:26 Air Jordan 1 Low "silver" 19:09 Air Jordan 11 low "pink" 23:40 Air Jordan 11 low "Space Jam" 25:06 Air Jordan …
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0:50 Introduction 4:26 What are your personal experiences with trades? 6:19 What's the biggest roadblock for trades? 9:39 What about authenticity with trades? 10:45 Legitmark Founder Jacob Roscoe joins the podcast to discuss digital authentication. 12:35 How does digital authentication make trades easier? 16:44 How does Legitmark authentication wor…
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Dive 'Beyond the Game' with Justin Wong, Cofounder of Battlefy, in this enlightening episode of Launch AMA, where gaming meets innovation at the crossroads of technology and esports entrepreneurship. Justin's journey from a passionate gamer to pioneering the esports platform Battlefy encapsulates the essence of innovation, strategic foresight, and …
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1:31 All-Star Weekend Recap 3:34 Was this Adidas' best All-Star Weekend? 6:03 Adidas Basketball design language 11:56 Sneaker Moments from All-Star Weekend 15:22 Dame 9 Reaction 18:18 DON 6 Reaction 19:12 Adidas Basketball Roster 22:57 Harden 8 Reaction 25:46 Trae 3 Reaction 27:03 What was missing from All-Star Weekend?…
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0:52 Introductions 3:23 What inspired you to start this business? 6:10 How did you test this product to make sure it worked? 8:12 What was the biggest challenge throughout development? 9:21 How do you describe how this product works? 11:17 Is it just for new shoes or would it help older shoes as well? 14:13 What other benefits does this product giv…
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1:13 2023 Predictions Recap: #1 The Rise of Independent Shoe Designer 4:08 2023 Predictions Recap: #2 Creators having a moment 8:58 2023 Predictions Recap: #3 FCFS would make a comeback 10:54 2023 Predictions Recap: #4 Recent resellers would start to fall off 16:18 2023 Predictions Recap: #5 Air Jordan 2 will have a great year 18:37 2023 Prediction…
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Explore Kevin Kliman's journey from dentist to tech mogul in this 'Launch AMA' episode. Learn about Humi's impact on Canadian businesses, startup challenges, and venture capital insights. Key themes include entrepreneurship, business leadership, and strategic growth. Ideal for aspiring entrepreneurs and tech enthusiasts. Learn more about Humi: http…
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1:29 Introduction to Drew Ruiz 2:15 What's in your sneaker rotation? 3:49 What kind of sneakers did you like growing up? 6:00 What are some hoop shoes from this year that have caught your attention? 9:40 What has basketball done for you? 11:31 How has coaching helped you in your career? 14:16 How did you start working at SLAM magazine? 18:36 How di…
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1:26 Introductions 3:56 What was the first sneaker that made you appreciate sneakers? 7:12 Any signature sneakers that have caught your eye this season? 11:27 Have you tried the Kyrie Anta yet? 15:52 What is a drop sole compared to a traditional midsole? 20:26 Thoughts on signature sneakers 39:59 Thoughts on Skechers joining the basketball space? 4…
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Timestamps 1:20 - Intro to Macey & Her Hobbies 1:45 - Macey's Nike Dunk High Design 3:00 - Getting Involved with Nike x Doernbecher Freestyle 4:21 - Significance of the Ribbon on Macey's Nike Dunk High 5:10 - First Time You Saw Your Design 6:15 - What is Your Favorite Part of Your Shoe? 8:55 - What Do you Want to Be When You Grow Up? 9:39 - What Do…
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Meet Alex Benjamin: An Entrepreneurial Powerhouse with Global Vision. Alex Benjamin is not just any entrepreneur; he's a testament to resilience, innovation, and the true spirit of global entrepreneurship. Through the twists and turns of the Start-Up Visa Program (SUV) in Canada, Alex not only built a successful business but did so with flair and d…
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1:57 What are bots? 2:50 What is shopify plus? 3:52 What does it cost to implement shopify plus? 5:06 What does shopify plus include? 7:00 Is hCaptcha all through shopify as well? 11:35 What is the process for the secret site release? 13:45 Explain the fraud score to us 24:05 Gmail Success Screenshots, real or fake? 28:25 Releases Recap for 2023 42…
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2:07 Stories from the past 6:42 What inspired you to write this book? 12:00 Can Converse even lean on the chuck anymore? 15:07 Did you find a lot of current innovation is just history repeating itself? 18:38 What were the hard decisions you had to make to make a list of the top 15? 25:16 With all the new brands competing in the space, do you think …
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1:00 Introduction 3:22 Any advice for aspiring business owners? 5:14 How did you come up with your website URL 11:08 What has been the biggest change you've seen in sneaker culture recently? 14:55 Upcoming Air Ship Collab 35:28 Community Question: What would be the second model you would want to work on? 36:30 Community Question: Can we expect some…
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1:20 Second Yeezy Drop Recap 4:00 Why did they distribute to other retailers instead of just dropping on the confirmed app? 8:58 Why do you think the stores accepted this product? 11:20 What does Adidas do with the product that won't sell? 12:21 Community Comments 16:10 I like this product but I dislike the person that is behind it…
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Welcome to the AMA podcast episode featuring Darrell Kopke, Executive Director at Creative Destruction Lab (CDL) Vancouver, Adjunct Professor at UBC Sauder, and former General Manager at Lululemon. Join us as Darrell shares invaluable insights on entrepreneurship, social impact companies, and the transformative power of CDL. Discover Darrell's insp…
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1:35 History of SNKRS app 3:41 VIP Loyalty Program 7:06 Entry Fees 10:37 Taking Selfies for Identification 12:40 Pre Orders 14:45 Membership 18:49 Boosting Releases 21:52 Budgeting 22:32 Boutique Stock 24:16 Trivia to Find the True Fans 28:00 Top Stars 29:38 Bundles 32:28 Trash Talking 36:00 Connecting Authorized Nike Dealers…
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1:39 What is the state of release dates right now? 6:06 Quickstrike Era 7:58 Shockdrop Era 9:34 Golden Era & Leak Era 10:25 Why is it hard for the brands to hit release dates? 18:11 Are the brands devaluing the release dates for fairness? 26:00 Do you think the hard release date is going to come back?…
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2:50 Introductions 7:03 Can you breakdown your take on fashion? 10:00 Reps in sneakers 15:25 - 4 Categories of Fashion/Sneakers 20:30 - ‘Rotations’ in sneakers and chasing only heat 28:00 - Initial Reactions in the ‘Discovery’ stage 34:00 - Have we lost the plot in sneakers?By Sole Savy
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2:00 What do you think the Spider-verse collaboration means for sneaker culture? 5:13 How was the activation from the team on the ground? 8:34 Why did you guys decide on the scavenger hunt? 13:23 What was the evening event like? 21:58 How you can get a pair of Air Jordan 1 Utility Stash as seen in Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse 25:35 What was …
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1:11 Introduction to Andrew Lipp from EQL 5:52 How does EQL work? 11:31 Can you explain a bit more about how the EQL score works? 18:52 How do you determine if the person is a real person or a bot? 28:11 Why do you think that consumers would be leaving because of inaccessibility? 33:23 From a sneaker head perspective, what can we look forward from …
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1:40 Introduction to WavyFooty 7:10 Is it soccer or football? 8:55 How have you seen the soccer culture grow in the US? 14:30 Prediction for the Champions League Final this weekend? 21:05 What kind of outfit trends have you seen with players? 28:40 What is your take on soccer and sneaker collabs? 31:14 Why do you think that more players are getting…
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