Listen to our take on sneaker culture along with untold stories from behind the scenes of the footwear industry. Growing up in the DMV during the 80’s & 90’s has strongly influenced our lifestyle so pay attention to the details when you’re tuned in. Whether home or away, donning the same uniform or not, your hosts TMart Da Street Shark & The OG EOH are ready to trash-talk, motivate and shock the podcast world in the same fashion as the Fab5 DC duo Juwan Howard & Chris Webber! The Podcast You Cheer For!
Episodes
Saturday Jan 21, 2023
S3E15 - SEASON 3 - Air Force One 40th Anniversary
Saturday Jan 21, 2023
Saturday Jan 21, 2023
Sole Material celebrates four decades of the Nike Air Force 1 by revealing our favorite releases, purchase history and wishlists.
Saturday Jan 14, 2023
S3E14 - SEASON 3 - Bo Knows Legacy
Saturday Jan 14, 2023
Saturday Jan 14, 2023
Sole Material pays homage to the multi-sport legend Bo Jackson by sharing nostalgic memories and spotlights his game changing impact on sneaker history and pop culture.
Saturday Jan 07, 2023
S3E13 - SEASON 3 - Sneaker Box & Beyond
Saturday Jan 07, 2023
Saturday Jan 07, 2023
Sole Material shares memorable sneaker releases that came with detailed packaging, accessories, toys and custom artwork.
Saturday Dec 31, 2022
S3E12 - SEASON 3 - Nike vs Bad Actors
Saturday Dec 31, 2022
Saturday Dec 31, 2022
Sole Material examines Nike's latest trademark lawsuit against KIY and Reloaded for profiting on shoe designs that infringe on the trade dress overall appearances of the Air Jordan 1 and Nike Dunk models.
Saturday Dec 24, 2022
S3E11 - SEASON 3 - The LaserShip Who Stole Christmas
Saturday Dec 24, 2022
Saturday Dec 24, 2022
Sole Material spotlights residential mail delivery issues with the LaserShip carrier service while offering advice on how to handle packages lost in transit, prep for refund protocols and manage better business claims.
Saturday Dec 24, 2022
S3E10 - SEASON 3 - Authenticated vs Authorized
Saturday Dec 24, 2022
Saturday Dec 24, 2022
Sole Material reacts to how guaranteed authentication services are leveraging consumer trust in resell marketplaces and questions the training required to become an authorized inspector.
Saturday Dec 17, 2022
S3E9 - SEASON 3 - NBA Kicks on Court
Saturday Dec 17, 2022
Saturday Dec 17, 2022
Sole Material highlights the sneakers and brands appearing on the hardwood from our favorite professional basketball players during the first quarter of the 2022-23 NBA season.
Saturday Dec 10, 2022
S3E8 - SEASON 3 - Art of Acquisition ”Holiday Buyer’s Guide”
Saturday Dec 10, 2022
Saturday Dec 10, 2022
Sole Material provides critical instructions on how to develop best in practice buying habits along with what to look for when scavenging for markdown deals and doorbusters.
Saturday Dec 03, 2022
S3E7 - SEASON 3 - Restored, Reglued & Renewed
Saturday Dec 03, 2022
Saturday Dec 03, 2022
Sole Material covers the boom of sneaker restoration services in the footwear industry and analyzes the steady demand for previously worn kicks.
Saturday Nov 26, 2022
S3E6 - SEASON 3 - Bulk Buying & Reseller Prevention
Saturday Nov 26, 2022
Saturday Nov 26, 2022
Sole Material debates if companies can create systems to promote fairness in today's marketplace and addresses a warning message published by Nike to penalize buyers intending on reselling.