2 Hard 2 Pass Podcast

2 Hard 2 Pass Podcast

It's the HardPass aftershow pod where Jacques Slade and Juan Martinez (aka co-writer) react to recording the week's latest episode and deep dive into topics that didn't make the show. They also create their personal Sneaker Mount Rushmores, answer questions from the community (2hard2passpodcast@gmail.com) and more.

  1. All-Star Weekend Sneaker Recap, Chris Paul and the Virtual Boy (?!) - 2 Hard 2 Pass Podcast - Episode 073

    3D AGO

    All-Star Weekend Sneaker Recap, Chris Paul and the Virtual Boy (?!) - 2 Hard 2 Pass Podcast - Episode 073

    Got questions, send it to our mailbag: 2hard2passpodcast@gmail.com

    37 min
  2. Bad Bunny Shows Out At The Super Bowl, But Where Was adidas? - 2 Hard 2 Pass Podcast - Episode 072

    FEB 11

    Bad Bunny Shows Out At The Super Bowl, But Where Was adidas? - 2 Hard 2 Pass Podcast - Episode 072

    Got questions, send it to our mailbag: 2hard2passpodcast@gmail.com Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl Halftime Show had a lot of people talking, but before that, we had Jacques Slade turning heel for the first time in his career. Juan investigates what led to Jacques’ brief bad guy run before talking about the launch the Costco Dunks and sharing their picks for the All-Star Sneaker Mount Rushmore+

    1h 2m
  3. ANTA "Buys" PUMA, Steph Debuts adidas Sneaker, Jordan Zion Ends - 2 Hard 2 Pass Podcast - Episode 071

    JAN 27

    ANTA "Buys" PUMA, Steph Debuts adidas Sneaker, Jordan Zion Ends - 2 Hard 2 Pass Podcast - Episode 071

    How to reach your local Senators: https://www.senate.gov/senators/senators-contact.htm That Katy Perry post with the script: https://www.instagram.com/p/DT-wGbpkbBw/ Got questions, send it to our mailbag: 2hard2passpodcast@gmail.com We had an unexpected break last week, but we are back with tales from the PGA Show in Orlando and an unexpected reminder of days gone by before diving into the big news that ANTA has purchased a majority stake in PUMA, Jalen Brunson’s hesitation to be a signature shoe athlete, Steph Curry debuting a new adidas shoe, and Jordan Brand ending Zion Williamson’s signature shoe line. For this week’s Sneaker Mount Rushmore+ it’s time for the Nike Kobe 1 to take the spotlight.

    1h 12m
  4. Nike Mind, KD 6 Returns, Converse For Sale? - 2 Hard 2 Pass Podcast - Episode 070

    JAN 13

    Nike Mind, KD 6 Returns, Converse For Sale? - 2 Hard 2 Pass Podcast - Episode 070

    Got questions, send it to our mailbag: 2hard2passpodcast@gmail.com The Nike Mind has popped off in a way that makes them look like the brand’s next big hit? But does it have staying power? Jacques and Juan discuss. Plus, the return of the Nike KD 6, and an analyst believes Converse could be on sale soon. What could that possibly be mean for Shai Gilgeous-Alexander?

    55 min
  5. Sneaker Hot Takes For 2026 - 2 Hard 2 Pass Podcast - Episode 069

    JAN 7

    Sneaker Hot Takes For 2026 - 2 Hard 2 Pass Podcast - Episode 069

    Got questions, send it to our mailbag: 2hard2passpodcast@gmail.com It’s a quickie episode of the pod with sneaker hot takes galore this week as Jacques and Juan have non-pod business to handle, but they will be back next week with a full episode and a brand new Sneaker Mount Rushmore+.

    43 min
  6. The Top 10 Sneakers Of 2025* - 2 Hard 2 Pass Podcast - Episode 068

    12/30/2025

    The Top 10 Sneakers Of 2025* - 2 Hard 2 Pass Podcast - Episode 068

    Got questions, send it to our mailbag: 2hard2passpodcast@gmail.com You know what it is, fam. It’s the end of the year so Jacques and Juan gathered over the holiday break to share their picks for the top 10 sneakers of 2025. If you’re wondering, the asterisk is for sneakers that they were made aware of 2025 but may have already existed prior to this year.

    1h 6m
  7. Knicks Are Champs (?), Pigeon Sneaker Rushmore, Are GT Futures The Future? - 2 Hard 2 Pass Podcast - Episode 067

    12/17/2025

    Knicks Are Champs (?), Pigeon Sneaker Rushmore, Are GT Futures The Future? - 2 Hard 2 Pass Podcast - Episode 067

    Got questions, send it to our mailbag: 2hard2passpodcast@gmail.com Juan is back from his brush with celebrities and royalty for the latest episode of the show. Jacques opens Topps trading cards for the first time on the show, Juan wonders about the future of the Nike GT Future, and the New York Knicks are NBA Cup Champions. For Sneaker Mount Rushmore+, the guys talk about their “favorite” Pigeon sneakers.

    1 hr
  8. Jaylen Brown's 3D-Printed Basketball Sneakers, adidas FoG III Reveal, Joel Embiid Gets Another Signature Shoe - 2 Hard 2 Pass Podcast - Episode 065

    12/11/2025

    Jaylen Brown's 3D-Printed Basketball Sneakers, adidas FoG III Reveal, Joel Embiid Gets Another Signature Shoe - 2 Hard 2 Pass Podcast - Episode 065

    Got questions, send it to our mailbag: 2hard2passpodcast@gmail.com Jacques and Juan might not be interested in wearing 3D-printed basketball shoes yet, but they’ll be rooting for Jaylen Brown to pull it off. What they have lesser faith in is Joel Embiid’s second first signature shoe with Skechers and Jerry Lorenzo’s fading adidas deal. For Sneaker Mount Rushmore+, they cover the lost signature shoes that time has forgot.

    1h 3m
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It's the HardPass aftershow pod where Jacques Slade and Juan Martinez (aka co-writer) react to recording the week's latest episode and deep dive into topics that didn't make the show. They also create their personal Sneaker Mount Rushmores, answer questions from the community (2hard2passpodcast@gmail.com) and more.

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  • Creator
    2 Hard 2 Pass Podcast
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    75
  • Rating
    Clean
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