Whether you’ve battled the elements queuing outside the sneaker store overnight awaiting a release or you simply know who Joe La Puma is, being a sneaker head is all encompassing. Frequently asked questions are “where did all your money go?” And “do you have a plug?”. There is no telling just how much bringing a new sneaker home can mean to someone. Its yours to keep, beat or sell.

Designers such as Tinker Hatfield (Nike) and Fujiwara Hiroshi (Fragment) have produced some of the most culturally iconic sneakers of all time. Now with the audience widening, a plethora of designers have entered the conversation in an attempt to cement their place in sneaker history. Here are 5 podcasts to help you understand everything ‘sneakerhead’:

Sneakernomics

Hosted by BBC Radio 4, this is your go to podcast for sneaker history. They follow the paths set by legendary artisans such as Chuck Taylor (Converse) and Tinker Hatfield (Nike) explaining how sneakers became the most culturally relevant objects of our time. Listen >>>

The Complex Sneakers Podcast

If you want a masterful commentary on kicks, tune in here. Joe La Puma, host of the biggest sneaker show in the world, runs this podcast with maestros Matt Welty and Brendan Dunne. They talk about new releases, news and much more each week. The place you need to be if you want to keep up to date. Listen >>>

Sz 10 Podcast

If you enjoy a little comedic twist to your podcasts then Sean and Mike have delivered. A comedy sneaker news and discussion podcast that will not fail to have you in stitches…. Some very honest opinions on some very famous people with no fear of cancellation! Listen >>>

Sneaker Reseller Podcast

For those of you with more of an entrepreneurial mindset, the sneaker resale market has enriched and enticed thousands worldwide. Personally having done very well in the market, YouTuber josh aka ‘The Lucky Botter’, speaks on his personal experiences, tips and tricks with the help of some very special guests. Listen >>>

The Sneaker Podcast

Aptly named, this podcast discusses the intersection between lifestyle, music and culture with a heavy focus on sneakers. Literally a show where a bunch of guys sit around a table and talk, you really feel as if you are having a Sunday weekend cool-down meal with the boys. Listen >>>

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MC Serch, why was it important to you personally to preserve the legacy of MF Doom with this all access podcast series?  

It was not just myself.  My partner and wife Chantel and I were compelled to tell this story because we felt a sense of loss of not only someone I grew up with and lost touch with, but my wife lost her friend in some ways.  DOOM and Chantel (and DJ Subroc) were close in those days. So for both of us this became a way to get close to DOOM again by learning about him through those who knew him best.  I am so thankful to all the contributors who shared their stories with us.

MF’s nuanced and intricate lyrics coupled with smirk-inducing flows rapidly earned him legendary status in Hip-Hop. With a large list of friends, family and collaborators willing to contribute to the pod-series, what was the process of knitting and curating these individual accounts into a cohesive story like? 

It is a great deal of work, but we have an amazing team around us.  DJ Eclipse who Co-Executive Produced this with us, is a family friend, and someone who is extremely detail focused.  So being able to bounce ideas of episodes off of him, and him giving me feedback on who we should reach out to was critical.  Bret “Epic” Mazur, who is also a family friend, has become the go to sound design producer in Hollywood and was so helpful at crafting the stories.  Nick Davila, our young gun in the sound design studio is a DOOM fan, pure and simple.  So for him (and us) he was so helpful in asking us questions about DOOM and his life.  So it helped us in gaining insight as to what should go where and when.  Every member of this team gave myself and Chantel the right questions to ask, which in turn helped craft the episodes.

Correct me if I am wrong, but the sound design on this podcast is seemingly a reflection of the respect and admiration you have for your subjects. How important was the time spent and quality of the sound design in creating an immersive and nostalgic experience? 

Our company, The Timeless Podcast Company, is built on the fact that we want to tell our stories in immersive sound design.  We spent years researching how drivers in your headphones work, how sound design in cars works, how if you wanted to listen to this in your home theatre or through your SONOS, how that would work.  Our shows our about preserving the history of the greatest to bless the mic, and do it in a way that not only tell their story better than anyone, but bring you into their world through theatre of the mind.  For the most part they came up during a time where their stories and even career was dwarfed because the genre had not caught up to the importance of the culture.  So the sound design is so important to me and my partner. 

I remember reading The Source when Nas’s Illmatic came out.  He received 5 mics and the review made me so proud to have a small part in the making of that album (as the Executive Producer).  The only critique they had of the album was that it was too short.  It left them wanting more.  Fast forward to when I read the comments and the ratings for our podcasts and they give us high marks for the storytelling and I read that it was not only great storytelling but the sound design was EPIC, I get a similar feeling.  It’s that nod to the work our team has done in bringing the fans of DOOM, and Big Daddy Kane, the ability to feel them, not just hear their stories.

How do you think ‘artistry’ in Hip-Hop has changed over the decades. Do you think mastery of craft is still as important these days in creating masterpieces such as MadVillainy? 

The conversation about the changing of the artistry is getting old, for me personally.  I don’t see a change in “artistry”.  The craft of telling stories as an emcee is not only alive and well, but in my opinion, better than it has ever been.  The mastery of wordplay in the hands of so many talented emcees today, in my opinion, is double what it once was.  Back in the day I could name maybe 30 great emcees.  Today, I can name those same 30 plus another 60 or more.  All with as much talent, with their words, their effort and their artistry.  We were extremely fortunate to come up when we did – to see the early creators of intricate word flow and posture, whose lyrics then transformed those who make music today.  We live in a different time and in these times you either grow or die.  I choose to grow and accept the change, and look for the best in the talent out there, opposed to be grumpy and complain.

What do your listeners have to look forwards to over the coming months? 

The upcoming episodes of The Did I Ever Tell You The One About…MF DOOM are F**KING AMAZING and will blow fans away!!!

We also have our Breaking Anonymity podcast with Veteran Music Journalist Kyle Eustice and myself talking recovery over addiction through a 12 step program.  We speak with amazing people like Royce Da 5’9″, Brandon Novak, Danny Boy O’Connor, Slaine (to name a few) about not only about overcoming addiction but how a 12 step program saved their lives.  And my interview podcast “Serch Says” where I do one-on-one interviews with people like Chris Rock, Questlove, Neal Brennan, Bun B, Joseph Sikora (Tommy from the hit TV show “Power”) and many others.) 

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However, it is important to remember the traditions and histories of these individual sports in order to fully understand the grass roots and how ‘fighting’ segregated itself over time into different disciplines. It’s raw, it’s powerful and will drop your jaw (perhaps quite literally). Here are five essential combat sports podcasts about different styles of combat to get you into the ring!

MMA Fan Podcast Hosted by the ever funny duo Stuart Whiffen (of Pod Bible) and Blake Harrison (of The Inbetweeners), no stone is left unturned. Joined by guests such as world UFC champions, rising stars and MMA fans alike there is no better place to get your fix.  Self professed nerds of the sport, you won’t find bigger fans than these two. If you don’t plan on spending the entire day listening to their catalogue, listen at your own peril. Listen now on Acast >>>

The PBC podcast This Podcast is wholeheartedly dedicated to the art of Boxing. From the big fights and interviews to the news and gossip in the sport, the Premier Boxing Championship Podcast has you covered. Their veteran analysis and discussions are vastly interesting taking you to places you may have never even known existed! Keeps you up to date with everything PBC. Listen now >>>

The BJJ Brick Podcast The best educational Brazillian Jiujitsu podcast aiming to enhance your learning time and have fun whilst doing it. From the basics upwards and fantastic  interviews with top flight BJJ athletes, you should be nowhere else if you want to learn the sport. Everything starts with a strong foundation. Listen now >>>

The Muay Thai Guys Professional fighters Sean Fagan and Paul Banasiak give their expert analysis on technique, training in Thailand, fighting strategies, upcoming fight cards and so much more! True craftsmen of the sport they will turn you from a novice into a high flying machine in just a couple listens! Technical and humorous, if you want to learn about Muay Thai, this is your trough. Listen now >>>

Hardest Part of the Ring The wrestling podcast hosted by our very own Adam Richardson, alongside Sam Andrews, Jon Mewett and Brett Jones will have you scouring YouTube watching wrestling clips for hours on end. Alongside PPV reviews, top 5’s and quizzes you’ll also find ongoing retrospective episodes including a look back at every PPV match the The Undertaker ever had.   Listen now on Acast >>>

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The ever-evolving landscape of gaming is still in its infancy with new teams popping up like weeds in the garden fighting over new and undiscovered talent. Where will the road lead with new introductions into the gaming space such as Virtual reality? Will you physically be able to take part? There are so many questions, here are 7 of the best gaming podcasts to help satisfying that insatiable desire:

Gamertag Radio

Releasing episodes since February 2005, there is nobody more clued in to gaming news and reviews than Gamertag Radio.  The learned podcasting trio, Danny Peña, Peter Toledo and Parris Lilly bring you everything new and exclusive happening in the industry.  If you want to stay informed, this is where you want to be. Listen now on Acast >>>

Retronauts

Ever been intrigued by the history of games? Retronauts has you covered exploring more than 40 years of vintage gaming excellence.  From pixelated Pokemon battles to high resolution Call of Duty wars, they will explain how these games came to fruition. A truly in depth insight that never gets boring! Listen now on Acast >>>

Podcast Unlocked

The battle of the gaming consoles has been fought more fiercely than the Cold War. If your heart happens to be green and you side with the Xbox army, then you have found your clan from Halo to Gears of War, this podcast is for you. Hosted by the IGN Network, weekly episodes are released giving you everything Xbox. Listen now on Acast >>>

What’s Good Games

With over 30 years of video game industry experience Andrea Rene, Brittany Brombacher and Kristine Steimer break down the week’s news, exclusives and gossip in a passionately humorous manner. A very smart and intelligent take on the industry, these 3 women have me both laughing and informed. Listen now >>>

Sacred Symbols

If PlayStation is your weapon of choice, then industry past masters, Colin Moriarty, Chris Maldonado and Dustin Furman further conspire to indoctrinate you in the ways of Sony. Weekly episodes are  humorously packaged to include news, recommendations and audience Q & A’s. The trio are so amicable that you feel part of the conversation! Listen now on Acast >>>

The Psychology of Video Games

Jamie Madigan explores the convergence  between video games and psychology. Each episode features an expert specialising in different aspects of gaming psychology.  For example, episode 29 deals with morality and moral choices in video games.  With a warm and intellectual interview style, the information conveyed is extremely clear and concise. I could not recommend this podcast more highly! Listen now >>>

Rebel FM

If you are more interested in the intersection between video games and everyday life then this podcast is for you. Industry experts discuss the influences of video game culture, movies, and books on their personal lives.  Each episode is a nostalgic trip to distant memories or discovering new future favourites! Listen now on Acast >>>

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What was the drive behind starting the podcast and with so much going on in Europe every second, how do you go about selecting your topics for conversation?

Katy: The podcast was born in late 2017. It kind of grew out of Brexit in that, as two Brits, we felt like when “Europe” got talked about in our national media, it was almost as if Europe and Brexit were the same thing and there was nothing worth following in European news that wasn’t Brexit. As two people living on the continent — me in Paris, and Dominic in Amsterdam — we knew of course that this wasn’t true. I was working as a journalist covering French politics at the time, and Dominic is a total news junkie, so we knew there were all kinds of topics worth talking about. But we also felt they could be made more accessible, so we wanted to make a podcast that talked about European politics in a fun and approachable way.  

Dominic: I noticed that I knew so much more about what was going on in America than I did about what was happening in the continent I was living in. I was, like most European citizens, pretty oblivious to how the institutions of the European Union worked and I was initially worried that this ignorance would be a problem when making a podcast about Europe. But in the end, I think our status as relative outsiders from the ‘Brussels-bubble’ has actually helped make our podcast a success. Week on week, we are trying to cut through the Euro-jargon and to learn more about how Europe works, bringing our audience along with us on this somewhat nerdy ride. 

Katy: In terms of where our topics come from, a lot of them just come from news stories we’ve been following in any particular week, whether it’s an election or some juicy political scandal. Between us our team speaks five languages so we try to keep an eye on different national media around the continent, but of course there’s far more going on than we can keep track of. So quite often, we get brilliant ideas sent in for topics or potential guests from our listeners, by email or on Instagram or Twitter. 

What does preparation for your topics typically look like?

Katy: Our style is pretty chatty and conversational, but actually a huge amount of research goes into making the show each week! We’re very conscious that we’re not experts on what’s happening in every country, so we make sure we read as widely as possible on topics that we’re going to talk about as it’s super important to us that we get it right. Quite often I will hunt down local experts on whatever topic it is we’re talking about and read everything they’ve written or tweeted about it.

Political and cultural views tend to be topics of discussion avoided at the dinner table, how careful are you when introducing personal opinions?

Katy: It’s a difficult line to tread! I don’t feel like the point of our podcast is to tell people what to think, necessarily, and I’m always wary of shoving my views down other people’s throats. But at the same time I don’t think we necessarily try to hide it when we have an opinion about something. For me the ideal balance is not hiding my own opinions, but trying not to give the impression that I’m trying to tell people how to think either. 

Dominic: I remember that Katy, was initially pretty reluctant to express any hint of her own opinion at all on the show. I totally got that for her as a professional journalist who is trained to report neutrally on the news. I was, on the other hand, as an opera singer with no journalistic training, initially a bit looser with expressing my opinions. Over the years, I think we have both shifted a bit towards each other’s default position and found a happy medium in our chatter.

What do you have coming soon that your listeners can look forward to!?

Katy: I’m really looking forward to seeing episodes two and three of the visual podcast series (that’s right, visual podcasts!) that we’re making with Are We Europe. The series is called This Is What A Generation Sounds Like and it’s a series of eight very intimate stories told by young people around Europe. The first of these, “Josh and Franco”, was about a father and son in southern Italy who are both gay, having a very raw and honest conversation about their relationship and the difficulties of coming out in a very macho culture. It was so amazing to see the design wizards at Are We Europe turn the podcast into something that can be watched as well as heard, and we can’t wait to see what they do with the second and third of these stories.

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I am intrigued to understand what it is that makes ‘The Blueprint’ so central to Hip Hop history and what made you focus on the record for the series?

SS: Following on from our Reasonable Doubt album, it felt right to close the Jay-Z chapter with this album because it was the project that solidified his name in the history books. Commercially, The Blueprint was a step-change from the sound that was prevalent at the time. For me, I always look at it as the Illmatic of the 2000s. This album is more than the hit records and timeless quotables. It’s about the other cast members. Blueprint brought back the sound of the golden age, but a 2.0. In Just Blaze, Kanye West, Young Guru, Kyambo’ Hip Hop’ Joshua, and Bink, we see a group of individuals, all of whom have had a profound impact on Hip Hop. When we talk about history, it’s important to recognise more than Jay-Z.

I think the word that comes to mind when listening to the series is ‘Curation’. The vast amount of content and guest features is astonishing. What was your ethos behind the series and how did you manage to succinctly include it all?

SS: In an age where ‘fake news’ is an actual phrase, it’s incredibly important to carry on to ensure that history is written or curated correctly. Our ethos is to approach this as journalists. We move with integrity and authenticity, and our goal is to focus on the subject, not us. Me and Chris are merely conduits to the information.

CM: Putting a narrative documentary together is not easy, especially when you consider we did the Reasonable Doubt series in 2 months and this Blueprint series in a month and a half. But this is where our knowledge and audio prowess comes into play. There’s a lot that gets left on the cutting room floor. Like any author, they have to make editorial decisions into what gets included and what doesn’t. The thought process is generally ‘does this add more value to the story, and does it fit the narrative arch?’

SS: We are truly grateful to every contributor because it’s their perspective that makes the documentaries so riveting. We share any wins with them.

Cross pollination of excellent talent surrounding an artist in theory leads to something quite special. Kanye West, JustBlaze and Biggs just to name a few were all responsible for engineering a cohesive sound pallet for Jayz. How different does this record sound without their influences and how involved do you think JayZ was with building that team?

CM: Without Just Blaze, Kanye and Bink, you don’t get this seminal piece of work.

SS: A lot of credit has to go to Biggs and Dame Dash when you think about the team Rocafella built. Jay-Z would have had a hand, as would have others. Just Blaze and Kymabo Joshua were instrumental in bringing Young Guru into the fold. Taking a football analogy, you may have Pep or Jurgen Klopp as the star name you see, but there are coaches behind them that help build that team.

Have you set your sights on a new series? If so, why have you chosen it?

SS: We’re working on a couple right now, but once it’s ready, we’ll be sure to let you know. Right now, we are grateful and humbled by the support of yourselves, The Guardian, Music Week, ESPN and Forbes. We never take support for granted, so thank you.

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Bankless

There is no better podcast out there on the topic of decentralised banking. An almost prophetic take on the future of crypto and how our world may look in the years to come as a result. These guys know what they are talking about and have the guests to back it up! Tune in and then try your best to tune out… Listen now >>

Unchained

If there has ever been an authority on crypto news and analysis it would be Laura Shin. Former senior editor of Forbes turned full time crypto media guru, she knows and talks about everything crypto. Her episodes are 1 hour long released every week guest featuring big players in the crypto space and they talk about investments, personal experiences, taxes and much more. Laura knows so much about the topic she has started a second crypto podcast called Unconfirmed and its worth a look too. Shorter episodes to keep you up to date with everything crypto happening right now. Listen now on Acast >> 

Decrypt Daily

If you are new to the crypto space then you have no where else to be other than listening to this podcast. With so much information and miscommunications, Decrypt daily deciphers and simplifies everything into bitesize and understandable quantities. Its host, Mathew Aaron releases 20-30 minute concise and informative episodes every day with no compromise on quality. Listen now >>

The Pomp Podcast

A crypto podcast list without mentioning this one is like leaving Lionel Messi off your ‘Best Football Players of all Time’ list. Anthony Pompliano ‘the crypto sage’ is an investor in the tech sector and entrepreneur. If you are interested in more than just bitcoin, cryptos further applications to daily life is heavily explored on this podcast. With a wide range of high ranking guests and plenty of well thought out content per 1hr episode, open up your podcast app and select a podcast. Listen now >>

Bitcoin Knowledge

This is where it all started. Trace Mayer an extremely early investor at just $0.25 focuses primarily on bitcoin and his knowledge is unparalleled. A true master of his craft, he helps listeners to understand the technology behind the currency as well as more complicated topics like how it is mined using very powerful computers! If you are looking to have a short foray into the world of bitcoin, Trace is your guy! Listen now >>

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Creativity is used daily from suited business executives to stay at home parents. It is an omnipotent tool that anybody can use in their everyday lives to create valuable outcomes. There is no rulebook and no spells to mutter! Here are 10 podcasts to help you tap into your inner creativity:

The Honest Designers

The Four-tet Tom Ross, Ian Barnard, Lisa Glanz and Dustin Lee have engineered a brutally honest deep dive into what it takes to become successful in the creative industry. Unearthing the non-glamourous side of the business like ‘how to land more clients’ and the hoops you need to jump through. Perfect for serious creatives looking to jumpstart a hobby into a career. Listen >>

Beautiful Anarchy

David Duchemin is a former stand-up comedian turned prolific creative. He is a photographer, writer, publisher and recalls vivid experiences with passion and comedy. Episodes are only 10-15 minutes long and aren’t a serious commitment although if you listen to one, you will click next. Listen >>

The Daily Creative

With an archive of 150 episodes, Todd Henry explains what it takes to produce creative and focused work. They come in the form of 3 minute bitesized tips and tricks. A wonderful addition to your day! My challenge is to try and only listen to one… It’s like opening a bag of skittles only to find they are all red. Good luck. Listen >>

Hex Code Black

A podcast coming out in early October hosted by Three’s a Crowd network where conversations with Black creative professionals address classism, racism and general hurdles faced by the black community in the workplace and everyday life. With professors, industry accelerators and scholars all featuring giving their stories, we cannot wait for this one! Listen >>

No Such Thing As A Fish

Not so much a podcast on the process of creativity but more a work shop on creative genius at work. Sit back and revel as the people who made the hit BBC panel show QI present their favourite facts of the week with swift wit and bickering. Listen >>

Magic Lessons

Brought to you by the author of Big Magic, one of the most successful books on creativity ever released. Elizabeth Gilbert sadly only has 21 episodes however each one is soaked with fantastic information on how to navigate through the struggles of creativity. If her podcast wasn’t already good enough, she has THE most soothing voice, perfect for your journey home. Listen >>

The Go Creative show

For creatives involved in the realm of film, creative artist Ben Consoli delves into relevant topics discussing a wide range of successes, tools, ‘not-so-successes’  and much more. His analytical approach is immediately trustworthy and sometimes amplified by special guests. For film lovers and creatives alike, Ben is your guy! Listen >>

21st Century Creative

Mark McGuiness is a creative coach! From personal wisdom to interviews with experts in the creative fields you can expand your creative interests! Not only is the content scintillating, Mark also provides creative challenges for the listener to get stuck in! Listen >>

Creative Rebels

For those of you who have rebelled against the 9 to 5, hosts David Speed and Adam Brazier inspire with advice on how to follow their example. The process of co-founding Parlour Tattoo and Graffiti life is well documented as well as interviews from other fellow rebels who have carved their own paths. Listen >>

Overshare

The simple premise of this podcast is to bring to your attention topics that simply don’t get enough ‘talk time’ in the industry. Co-founder Justin Gignac converses with friends and fellow creatives to ‘overshare’ on their personal experiences. So eloquent, you feel as if you are at the table with them. Listen >>

Bonus Pick:

The Futur

A podcast aimed at sustainability conscious creatives! Chris Do who also hosts the Youtube channel ‘The Process’ aims to empower creative people to live sustainably whilst simultaneously indulging in their passions and making a living from them. Based in Santa Monica, California you can imagine the vibe! Listen >>

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Podcasting on the platform has seen a drastic increase throughout 2021 reaching nearly 3 million titles globally. In response to this rapid growth Spotify are acting accordingly making their intentions very clear on the future of podcasting.

The festivities are not over just yet! An additional feature called “Find The One” is a brand new digital experience introducing listeners to their most compatible podcasts. By simply heading to FindTheOne.byspotify.com and filling out a quick quiz you will receive a fully personalised recommendation along with a share button for your socials.

So, Spotify are making their podcasting platform more interactive with three new features.Q&A, Polls and “Find The One”. No need to promote your instagram page or use any other apps to garner engagement. The platform aims to create increased functionality in order to reel in potential podcasters looking to build a community. Feedback and value offer is essential for any creator. Spotify have made their intentions clear on the podcast space. Stay tuned.

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