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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 jratner@gmail.com

  1. Eastbay Catalog Founders Art Juedes and Rick Gering

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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, talk about the expansion and fame of the catalog itself, and discuss their new book, The Book of Eastbay, with Brandon Sneed.

    43 min
  2. Connecting Through Fashion and Wellness

    25/09/2025

    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 memorable releases, and launching her own brand. She also shares the must-keep sneakers and gear in her closet, the experience of launching her own pilates business, what it's like being a new mom, and what's next. Guest: @yanchapilates Host: @headzaintredee Beats: Cal

    41 min
  3. Dante Ross

    17/09/2025

    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 sneakers with rappers, and all the music he heard growing up in New York City. Guest: @danteross Host: Jon Ratner @headzaintredee Beats: Chili Banks

    1 h 20 min
  4. Craig Wong Has Flavour

    02/08/2025

    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 hometown of Toronto, talks about finding his path, parenting, shoes and hats, journeys overseas, his new role as a judge on MasterChef Canada, his newer restaurant – AYLA, and the home of community pop-ups and unbelievable patties – JunePlum. Guest @craigwong Host @headzaintredee Beats by Cal

    1 h
  5. Des and Daymon on Business and Collecting

    15/06/2025

    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 do they have in the storage unit? Guests: @community54 @slowpoke_tv Host: @headzaintredee Beats: Cal

    49 min
  6. Making Connections with Des and Daymon

    30/05/2025

    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 the legendary Lounge, Community 54, a wide range of music and fashion work, and everything in between, they continue to push the culture forward today with events, streetwear and other projects. Guests: @community54 @slowpoke_tv Host: @headzaintredee Beats: Cal

    58 min
  7. ‘Buy, Sell, Stash’ with Josh from In Vintage We Trust

    22/03/2025

    ‘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 what he’s constantly searching for online, recounts some memorable road trips with co-owner and partner Chantal, and much more. Guest: @invtgwetrust Host: @headzaintredee Beats: Cal

    1 h 17 min
  8. One to rock, one to stock, one to flip

    16/03/2025

    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 much more. Guest: @laniveli @theoffthedomepod Host: @headzaintredee Beats: Cal

    1 h 1 min
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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 jratner@gmail.com

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  • Création
    Jon Ratner
  • Années d’activité
    2020 - 2026
  • Épisodes
    124
  • Classification
    Contenu explicite
  • Copyright
    © Jon Ratner
  • Site web de l’émission
    SneakerDads

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