The 12 Hub Podcast

Hugh Mulzac, Dakari Boddie, Andrew Leff, Mike Wavs
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Welcome to The 12Hub Sneaker Podcast – Where kicks, culture, and convos collide. Hosted by Hugh Mulzac, Dakari Boddie & Mike Wavs, The 12Hub is more than just another sneaker podcast. It’s a space where we break down the latest drops, unbox the grails, and talk about what sneakers really mean in the bigger picture — music, identity, hustle, and legacy. Each week, we tap in with collectors, creatives, entrepreneurs, and everyday heads who keep the culture moving. From wild stories in the resale game to navigating life, family, and business — we keep it real, insightful, and unapologetically rooted in the culture.

  1. 4d ago

    Supreme's FW26 Timberland Collab Sucks

    Send us Fan Mail Sneaker resale is crashing, Complex lost touch, and buying PEs on GOAT is risky. Here is what happened to sneaker culture. Sneaker culture shifted from community-driven hype to an oversaturated retail standoff. Episode 74 breaks down why institutional mainstays like Complex’s Sneaker of the Year panel lost credibility by locking selections before holiday drops roll out. The conversation cuts into the reality of aftermarket sneaker platforms, detailing how listing discrepancies, missing accessories, and unverified PEs leave buyers footing the bill for general-release stock. Between Supreme's controversial pull of the Martine Rose Mike Tyson collection and mainline brands relying on third-party leakers rather than running their own launch ecosystem, modern sneaker releases look nothing like the golden era. With general-release Dunks, Jordan 1 Royals, and collaborative SB models sitting below retail on secondary sites, the artificial scalper economy has run out of runway. What You'll Learn: Why Complex’s Sneaker of the Year selections fall flat before Q4 even drops The breakdown of an alleged $550 PE bait-and-switch on secondary apps Why sneaker scalpers are taking losses on general releases across the board How corporate layoffs and missing digital activations damaged the SNKRS experience 🎤 Subscribe for more real convos on culture, business, and current events. 👍 Like, 💬 Comment, 🔔 Hit that bell – join the community! _________________________________________ Instagram (Shaun): https://www.instagram.com/marblemarbs Instagram (Kari): https://www.instagram.com/hashavehad_shop Instagram (Drew): https://www.instagram.com/thedrus.shoes/ Instagram (Mike Wavs): https://www.instagram.com/mikewavs/ Instagram (Hugh): https://www.instagram.com/idothis4thegram All Thing 12 Hub: https://linktr.ee/12hubpodcast Website: https://thetwelvehub.com/  Instagram (12 Hub Sneaker Podcast): https://www.instagram.com/the12hubsneakerpodcast/  TikTok (12 Hub Podcast): https://www.tiktok.com/@the12hubsneakerpodcast X (12 Hub Podcast): https://x.com/the12hubsneakerpodcast Facebook (12 Hub Podcast): https://www.facebook.com/the12hubpodcast Time Stamps: 00:00 - Heavy Metal Hot Takes: Megadeth vs. Metallica 02:45 - Corporate Realities & The Grind 05:15 - What Shoes Do You Keep If You Lose Everything? 11:40 - Why Complex Sneaker of the Year Lost the Culture 14:15 - Missed Releases: From Vandy the Pink to Kith 2011 18:00 - Supreme Pickups, Sizing Debates & Marine Rose Drops 30:30 - The Mike Tyson & Martine Rose Jacket Controversy 35:00 - Are Supreme Box Logos Completely Dead? 41:00 - Supreme x Timberland: Lazy Outlets or Real Heat? 48:00 - The $550 GOAT App Oregon Duck PE Bait-and-Switch 52:40 - Storage Locker Realities & Hoarding Sneaker Boxes 55:50 - Why Doubling Up on Sneakers No Longer Makes Sense 57:40 - Yuto Horigome Dunks vs. Nike SB Air Force 1s 1:10:20 - Style Codes Exposed: PEs vs. General Releases 1:21:50 - The Death of the Sneaker Scalper & The Resale Bubble 1:26:00 - Why Resellers Selling to Resellers Broke the Game 1:31:00 - Air Jordan 1 Royal Reimagined: Sitting Below Retail 1:47:00 - Social Media Echo Chambers & Political Noise 1:51:00 - The Reality of Tesla Roadster Supercar Flexes 2:04:20 - Creator Burnout: Addressing Body Image & YouTube Breaks 2:13:30 - The Business Split Behind Creator Clothing Brands 2:21:10 - Sean Wotherspoon x Mizuno & Non-Hype Collabs 2:28:40 - Internet Beef, Response Videos & Content Creation 2:32:40 - Unpacking the 2026 Doernbecher Collection 2:37:00 - Why Nike Abandoned Their Own Digital Channels 2:44:00 - Old School Project Cars vs. Daily Drivers #Sneakers #SneakerPodcast #Streetwear #NikeSB Support the show

    Supreme's FW26 Timberland Collab Sucks

  2. Oct 15

    NIKE SB'S WILL NEVER DIE

    Send us Fan Mail The sneaker resale bubble popped. We break down deadstock market traps, the newest Supreme drop, and downsizing shoe closets. Hype cycles move fast, but collector bank accounts take the hit. Episode 73 of the 12Hub Podcast dissects the state of sneaker culture, where flooded markets have turned former grail models into outlet staples. From the collapse of modern NMD S1 investments to the reality of sitting on walls of deadstock Nike SB Dunks, the hosts cut through resale delusions to spotlight what actually holds value. The conversation expands into streetwear quality checks, weighing recent Supreme drops and controversial graphic tees against Palace, Stone Island craftsmanship, and designer frames. Later, the room shifts into an unvarnished debate on corporate America's race to cut headcount through AI, contrasting real creative vision with disposable template production, before wrapping with an honest look at collector fatigue and reclaiming living space from tower-high sneaker boxes. What You'll Learn: - The Deadstock Trap: Why holding modern retros and collabs rarely beats cashing out immediately. - Hype vs. Quality: How Supreme, Palace, and Stone Island compare on build, stitching, and price tags. - AI in Corporate America: Why middle-management overhead is shrinking and how genuine creatives survive. - The Downsizing Blueprint: Practical steps to liquidate overflow pairs without losing your shirt on fees. Time Stamps: 00:00 - The P-Rod Drop & Group Chat Beef 03:14 - Sponsoring Offensive Streetwear Graphic Tees 07:40 - Supreme Drop Breakdown: Mike Tyson & Martini Rossi 12:46 - Designer Jackets vs. Resale Reality 16:04 - D&Ricky, Custom Kicks & Pickups of the Week 20:54 - Supreme Sherpa Bomber & Designer Glasses Rant 32:00 - The Luxury Water Shoe Debate 39:45 - Air Jordan 4 Sizing, Retros & Pinky Toe Pain 48:20 - Denim Tears Collabs & Halloween Pack Leaks 56:40 - Nike 247 Boots vs. The Sacai Magmascape 1:01:17 - The Adidas NMD S1 Hype Bubble Crash 1:05:50 - How to Organize Massive Sneaker Collections 1:08:44 - Nike SB Dunk Classics: Grails vs. Modern Retros 1:20:10 - StockX Authentication & Resale Clothing Reality 1:25:05 - Upcoming Drops: Paisa Boys, Jordan 4 Breds & Daily Wears 1:31:36 - Studio Setups, Gear Creep & Lighting Disasters 1:35:00 - Downsizing 7,000 Sq Ft to Sneaker Box Chaos 1:44:00 - Culture Wars, Comments & Dealing with Online Trolls 1:49:40 - Will AI Eliminate Corporate Jobs or Save Creatives? 2:02:15 - Streetwear Quality Check: Palace vs. Stone Island 2:13:30 - Sneaker Giveaway Details & End-of-Episode Wrap 🎤 Subscribe for more real convos on culture, business, and current events. 👍 Like, 💬 Comment, 🔔 Hit that bell – join the community! _________________________________________ Instagram (Shaun): https://www.instagram.com/marblemarbs Instagram (Kari): https://www.instagram.com/hashavehad_shop Instagram (Drew): https://www.instagram.com/thedrus.shoes/ Instagram (Mike Wavs): https://www.instagram.com/mikewavs/ Instagram (Hugh): https://www.instagram.com/idothis4thegram All Thing 12 Hub: https://linktr.ee/12hubpodcast Website: https://thetwelvehub.com/  Instagram (12 Hub Sneaker Podcast): https://www.instagram.com/the12hubsneakerpodcast/  TikTok (12 Hub Podcast): https://www.tiktok.com/@the12hubsneakerpodcast X (12 Hub Podcast): https://x.com/the12hubsneakerpodcast Facebook (12 Hub Podcast): https://www.facebook.com/the12hubpodcast #Sneakers #Streetwear #NikeSB #Supreme #SneakerResale Support the show

    NIKE SB'S WILL NEVER DIE

  3. Oct 8

    Complex Top 10 Sneakers Of 2026 Isn't What The Culture Wanted

    Send us Fan Mail Complex dropped their Top 10 Sneakers of 2026 list early, and the sneaker community is pushing back. Here is the real breakdown. Sneaker culture is navigating an identity crisis fueled by manufactured hype, questionable industry rankings, and retail fatigue. In Episode 72 of the 12 Hub Podcast, the hosts link up with special guest Plenty Hardaway (Hardaway Industries) to dissect the controversial Complex Top 10 Sneakers of 2026 list, calling out corporate bias, the Nigo Air Force 1 placement, and glaring snubs like the Westside Gunn collab. The crew analyzes Jordan Brand’s strategy to "close the vault" on standard retro colorways, exploring how artificial scarcity and tighter production numbers will shift the aftermarket across StockX and eBay. From Caitlin Clark’s postseason signature debut to Anthony Edwards taking direct shots at Drake and Kevin Durant, this episode strips away PR spin to analyze what collectors are actually putting on feet. What You'll Learn: - Why Complex’s early 2026 rankings reveal a broken sneaker media ecosystem - The truth behind Jordan Brand scaling back retro releases to starve resellers - Why debuting signature performance models in the postseason ruins sneaker rollouts - How modern creator sponsorships and reselling platforms manipulate market value Time Stamps: 00:00 - Multi-Zip Hoodies & Streaming Setup Wars 02:56 - Welcoming Plenty Hardaway to the Hub 06:30 - The National Gatekeepers Anthem & Bacon Air Max Lore 15:18 - Recent Pickups: Nike Hyper Slides to J Balvin 4s 24:45 - The Truth About the J Balvin Air Jordan 4 "Amazonia" 31:15 - Breaking Down the Latest Supreme Drop & Flea Market Drops 37:40 - ComplexCon Chaos: Security Failures & Reseller Scuffles 47:40 - Dissecting the Controversial Complex Top 10 Sneakers of 2026 50:00 - The Victor Victor Air Force 1 Problem 58:25 - Awake NY Jordan 5 vs Jordan 6: Did It Earn Number Two? 01:05:50 - Is Jordan Brand Really Closing the Retro Vault? 01:13:30 - Nike Release Fatigue & Competing Against Themselves 01:21:00 - The Postseason Curse: Caitlin Clark & Signature Shoe Timing 01:29:40 - The Polymarket Debate: LeBron James & Corporate Sponsorships 01:38:30 - Friends & Family Nike Air Force 1 Greek Goddess Preview 01:53:30 - Why Sneaker YouTube Lost Its Soul 02:11:00 - Anthony Edwards AE1 Low Commercial Takes Aim at KD & Drake 02:26:00 - Retail Realities: Selling What Works vs Corporate Mandates 02:57:00 - The Secret to Building an Organic Live Stream Audience 03:13:20 - Out the Mud: Closing Thoughts & Recovery Prayers 🎤 Subscribe for more real convos on culture, business, and current events. 👍 Like, 💬 Comment, 🔔 Hit that bell – join the community! _________________________________________ Instagram (Shaun): https://www.instagram.com/marblemarbs Instagram (Kari): https://www.instagram.com/hashavehad_shop Instagram (Drew): https://www.instagram.com/thedrus.shoes/ Instagram (Mike Wavs): https://www.instagram.com/mikewavs/ Instagram (Hugh): https://www.instagram.com/idothis4thegram All Thing 12 Hub: https://linktr.ee/12hubpodcast Website: https://thetwelvehub.com/  Instagram (12 Hub Sneaker Podcast): https://www.instagram.com/the12hubsneakerpodcast/  TikTok (12 Hub Podcast): https://www.tiktok.com/@the12hubsneakerpodcast X (12 Hub Podcast): https://x.com/the12hubsneakerpodcast Facebook (12 Hub Podcast): https://www.facebook.com/the12hubpodcast #Sneakerhead #12HubPodcast #ComplexSneakers #JordanBrand #SneakerNews Support the show

    Complex Top 10 Sneakers Of 2026 Isn't What The Culture Wanted

  4. Sep 30

    Air Force 1 Rats, Nike Air Max Goadome x Taller De Rafa: Sneaker Of The Year?, Nike 24-7 Glaze

    Send us Fan Mail The sneaker resale market crashed. Here is why holding deadstock inventory in 2026 is bleeding collectors dry. The secondary sneaker market has shifted permanently. The days of guaranteed double-box profits and hype-fueled flips are gone, replaced by retail discounting, over-saturated retro release calendars, and platforms partnering directly with big-box suppliers to clear unwanted stock. On Episode 71 of The 12 Hub, Hugh and Drew dissect the real-world mechanics behind the footwear downturn. From Nike severing thousands of third-party Chinese retail channels to the reality of liquidating a personal collection valued north of $220,000, this conversation strips away the hype. The hosts break down recent cops—from Supreme Week 7 outerwear and Saucony collaborations to the polarizing Tola de Roth Nike Air Max Goadome—while challenging the toxic nostalgia that keeps collectors glued to 90s basketball legends and outdated silhouettes. Beyond footwear, they tackle the legal fallout of the viral Cornell fraternity lawsuit, NFL early-season injury chaos, and the creeping impact of synthetic AI media on creative culture. What You'll Learn: Why the Resale Bubble Popped: How corporate supply-chain moves and platform offloading ended the golden era of flipping. The $220K Liquidation Blueprint: Realistic strategies for cutting deadstock losses across eBay, GOAT, and bulk buyers. The Trap of Nostalgia: Why clinging to 90s sports and retro sneakers distorts modern athletic and cultural progress. Headlines Under the Microscope: Real-world breakdowns of the Cornell civil suit, NFL quarterback injuries, and generative content fatigue. Time Stamps: 00:00 - Checking Episode 70 Comments & Last Week's Backlash 01:42 - Why Toxic Nostalgia Blinds Fans to Modern Greatness 04:15 - Charles Barkley vs. Current NBA: Are Modern Athletes Better? 08:44 - The LeBron James Longevity Debate & Jordan Mythmaking 14:26 - The Wild Home Hamstring Acupuncture Experience 20:41 - Recent Pickups: Saucony Stan Birch & Custom IFL G-Shock 23:32 - Hyperice Tech Slides & Recovery Footwear Breakdown 26:24 - Supreme Week 7 Drop: Gore-Tex Parkas & Crowbar Accessories 29:18 - Nike Air 24/7 Hands-On: Did They Fix Slip-On Tech? 38:43 - Nike Cuts China Distributors: Curbing Deep Discounts 41:00 - How Retail Chains & Resale Apps Offload Stagnant Stock 43:16 - 3D-Printed Footwear & Upcoming Air Max Day Tech 54:36 - NYC Rat-Themed Air Force 1: Gimmick or Wearable? 01:00:00 - J Balvin Jordan 4 Rio: Mystery Box Early Access Scam? 01:07:03 - Jordan Spizike Low Utility: Dissecting the Hybrid DNA 01:13:30 - Nike Air Max Goadome x Taller De Rafa: Sneaker Of The Year? 01:21:40 - The Hype Fatigue: Why Buyers Refuse to Pay Over Retail 01:27:35 - Facing Down a $220,000 Sneaker Collection Inventory 01:34:00 - Selling on eBay vs. GOAT: Lowballers & Collector Value 01:46:25 - The Undefeated Jordan 4 Reality: Grails vs. Modern Retros 01:50:00 - Breaking Down the Cornell University Lawsuit & State Laws 02:03:30 - True Crime Headlines: Caleb Flynn & Judicial Precedent 02:13:00 - NFL Week Breakdown: Eagles Collapse & Injury Fallout 02:26:00 - Navigating Passionate Podcasting Debates & Culture Shifts 02:35:00 - Information Overload, ADD Feeds, and Aging Brain Elasticity 02:44:30 - AI Slop Accounts, Platform Monetization & Synthetic Video 02:50:00 - Can Human Connection Survive Automated Podcasting Content? 🎤 Subscribe for more real convos on culture, business, and current events. 👍 Like, 💬 Comment, 🔔 Hit that bell – join the community! _________________________________________ Instagram (Shaun): https://www.instagram.com/marblemarbs Instagram (Kari): https://www.instagram.com/hashavehad_shop Instagram (Drew): https://www.instagram.com/thedrus.shoes/ Instagram (Mike Wavs): https://www.instagram.com/mikewavs/ Instagram (Hugh): https://www.instagram.com/idothis4thegram All Thing 12 Hub: https://linktr.ee/12hubpodcast Website: https://thetwelvehub.com/  Instagram (12 Hub Sneaker Podcast): https://www.instagram.com/the12hubsneakerpodcast/  TikTok (12 Hub Podcast): https://www.tiktok.com/@the12hubsneakerpodcast X (12 Hub Podcast): https://x.com/the12hubsneakerpodcast Facebook (12 Hub Podcast): https://www.facebook.com/the12hubpodcast #Sneakerhead #The12Hub #SneakerResale #StreetwearCulture Support the show

    Air Force 1 Rats, Nike Air Max Goadome x Taller De Rafa: Sneaker Of The Year?, Nike 24-7 Glaze

  5. Sep 25

    Converse Ad Controversy: Mistake Or Are They Just Playing In Our Face, Again???

    Send us Fan Mail Converse ad backlash, Nike’s board moves, and the collapse of sneaker reselling: Episode 70 breaks down where streetwear lost its way. Streetwear marketing is hitting a wall, and sneaker resale margins are drying up. Episode 70 of The 12 Hub Sneaker Podcast breaks down the global fallout from the controversial Converse international ad campaign, dissecting the boundary between tone-deaf localization and internet outrage cycles. The crew shifts to Nike’s ongoing corporate struggles—examining what Alexandre Arnault’s board seat means for potential luxury consolidation, why Nike completely fumbled its creator partnership with Kai Cenat, and how mid-tier brands like Hoka, Asics, and New Balance are eating market share. From there, the table tackles the hyper-inflated market of Chrome Hearts denim, questioning whether streetwear items can ever legitimately function as insured alternative assets alongside art and real estate. The conversation closes with an intense debate on the psychology of nostalgia, dissecting why clinging to 90s basketball and retro eras prevents fans from acknowledging modern greatness across the NBA and WNBA. What You'll Learn: - The Converse Ad Fallout: Why international sneaker campaigns keep misreading cultural symbols and how outrage drives backward consumer behavior. - Nike's Corporate Crossroads: What an LVMH boardroom presence means for Nike's release model and why their streamer marketing strategy missed the mark. - The Reality of Modern Resale: Why platforms like Got Soul and Sneaker Con are losing ground while buyers shift to vintage denim, trading cards, and niche collectibles. - The Nostalgia Blindspot: How romanticizing past eras distorts current debates around Michael Jordan, LeBron James, and modern athlete development. Time Stamps: 00:00 - Intro & Episode 70 Kickoff 00:41 - Custom Maine Horror Shirts & The Month of Screams 02:04 - Ranking the Greatest Horror Films of All Time 06:00 - The Converse Global Ad Controversy Explained 08:35 - Global Marketing Blindspots: Did Tone-Deaf Imagery Slip Through? 12:22 - The Hypocrisy of Brand Boycotts: Converse vs. Nike 14:41 - Colin Kaepernick & Corporate Outrage Cycles 17:33 - Apolitical Brands in an Outrage-Driven Market 20:48 - Nike's Board Shakeup: Is an LVMH Takeover Possible? 22:59 - Cole Haan, Supreme, & Brand Portfolio Breakups 26:23 - Can Luxury Exclusivity Save Nike's Core Lineup? 27:34 - Hoka, Asics, & The Rise of Mid-Tier Performance Kicks 32:54 - Why Nike Fumbled the Kai Cenat Partnership 36:56 - Cash Flow Realities: Sourcing Units vs. Building a Brand 39:43 - Alphafly 4 & The $280 Marathon Super-Shoe Dilemma 44:40 - Kid Cudi x Off-White Footwear First Impressions 49:38 - One Piece Sneaker Drops & Exclusive Access Drops 51:31 - Uncle Tom's Cabin & Cultural Misconceptions 55:27 - The Nostalgia Debate: Reverence vs. Brain-Rot 1:02:14 - Michael Jordan, LeBron James, & Era Comparisons 1:07:09 - The Pilot Metaphor: Experience vs. Modern Technology 1:10:38 - Caitlin Clark, WNBA Legends, & The Definition of Greatness 1:17:23 - Does Respecting the Past Stop Future Evolution? 1:30:23 - The Chrome Hearts Phenomenon: Wearable Art or Price Gouging? 1:33:02 - The $10,000 Alcatraz Jeans & Perceived Value 1:39:08 - Fast Flips vs. Long-Term Wealth: The Reseller Trap 1:43:00 - Is Footwear Actually an Insurable Asset Class? 1:48:25 - Are Sneaker Con & Got Soul Getting Played Out? 1:53:47 - The Death of the Local Consignment Trade 1:57:07 - Round Two Memories & Calling Out Sean Wotherspoon 🎤 Subscribe for more real convos on culture, business, and current events. 👍 Like, 💬 Comment, 🔔 Hit that bell – join the community! _________________________________________ Instagram (Shaun): https://www.instagram.com/marblemarbs Instagram (Kari): https://www.instagram.com/hashavehad_shop Instagram (Drew): https://www.instagram.com/thedrus.shoes/ Instagram (Mike Wavs): https://www.instagram.com/mikewavs/ Instagram (Hugh): https://www.instagram.com/idothis4thegram All Thing 12 Hub: https://linktr.ee/12hubpodcast Website: https://thetwelvehub.com/  Instagram (12 Hub Sneaker Podcast): https://www.instagram.com/the12hubsneakerpodcast/  TikTok (12 Hub Podcast): https://www.tiktok.com/@the12hubsneakerpodcast X (12 Hub Podcast): https://x.com/the12hubsneakerpodcast Facebook (12 Hub Podcast): https://www.facebook.com/the12hubpodcast #SneakerPodcast #Nike #StreetwearCulture #SneakerResale Support the show

    Converse Ad Controversy: Mistake Or Are They Just Playing In Our Face, Again???

  6. Sep 18

    Kai Cenat & Vivet, Nike, Too Big To Fail?

    Send us Fan Mail Is Nike actually crashing, or is the sneaker resale market just exposed? We break down the real numbers and hype drops. The sneaker market is facing a structural reckoning. Between falling secondary market prices, fatigue over fake scarcity, and content creators staging high-stakes trades for algorithm views, the gap between genuine sneaker culture and the reseller economy has never been wider. This session breaks down what is actually happening behind Nike’s recent corporate contraction and stock drop, cutting through the panic to assess institutional market share against competitors like Adidas, New Balance, and Saucony. The crew analyzes Travis Scott releases, explores critical sizing differences between standard Air Force 1s and Nike SB variations, and details live unboxing realities from platforms like GOAT and StockX. From the collapse of staged reseller gimmicks to the strange intersection of digital streaming drama and modern celebrity fashion drops, this breakdown provides an unvarnished audit of where footwear culture stands today. The "What You'll Learn: - The Truth About the Nike "Collapse": Why dropping market cap does not mean extinction, and what the real numbers say about competitor growth. - SB Sizing vs. Standard Cuts: The exact sizing rule to follow on Nike SB Air Force 1s to avoid wasted purchases. - The Reseller Circus Exposed: How staged social media deals and coin-flip content warped footwear pricing. - Aftermarket Realities: A live unboxing breakdown detailing damaged packaging and real resale margins on current drops. Time Stamps: 00:00 - The Supreme Skate Ramp & Drop Realities 04:30 - Broken Bodies & Giving Up Skateboarding 09:15 - Storage Scarcity & Hardware Prices Spiking 18:45 - Westside Gunn Saucony Pickup & Retail Steals 21:45 - Nike SB Air Force 1: Sizing vs. Standard AF1s 26:15 - Terror Squad AF1s & The Cultural Pass Debate 33:00 - Air Jordan 9 Retro Space Jam Release Predictions 38:15 - Unboxing the Travis Scott AJ1 Low Tropical Pink 43:00 - Nike Air Raid History: OG Stitching vs. Retros 54:30 - 90s Quarterback Debates: Elway, Marino, & Modern GOATs 01:07:30 - The Camden Nitro Stream Raid & Creator Drama 01:21:40 - The Death of Reselling: Liquidations & Staged Deals 01:25:00 - Why the Coin-Flip Resale Gimmick Is Killing the Culture 02:02:30 - Kai Cenat Clothing Line vs. Yeezy Season 02:11:00 - Anthony Edwards AE1 Success vs. AE3 Marketing 02:17:30 - Is Nike Actually Falling Off? Market Realities 02:26:00 - Apple Vision Pro & Headset Tech Realities 02:40:20 - Live Bidding on StockX: The Used Market Boom 🎤 Subscribe for more real convos on culture, business, and current events. 👍 Like, 💬 Comment, 🔔 Hit that bell – join the community! _________________________________________ Instagram (Shaun): https://www.instagram.com/marblemarbs Instagram (Kari): https://www.instagram.com/hashavehad_shop Instagram (Drew): https://www.instagram.com/thedrus.shoes/ Instagram (Mike Wavs): https://www.instagram.com/mikewavs/ Instagram (Hugh): https://www.instagram.com/idothis4thegram All Thing 12 Hub: https://linktr.ee/12hubpodcast Website: https://thetwelvehub.com/  Instagram (12 Hub Sneaker Podcast): https://www.instagram.com/the12hubsneakerpodcast/  TikTok (12 Hub Podcast): https://www.tiktok.com/@the12hubsneakerpodcast X (12 Hub Podcast): https://x.com/the12hubsneakerpodcast Facebook (12 Hub Podcast): https://www.facebook.com/the12hubpodcast #Sneakers #NikeSB #SneakerResale #Jordan1 #Sneakerhead Support the show

    Kai Cenat & Vivet, Nike, Too Big To Fail?

  7. Sep 9

    Nike Out the S&P 100, Demna Gucci Shoes & Big Boi Chang (F/ Matt Frates Creates)

    Send us Fan Mail Featuring special guest:  ⁨@firefootwearsneakers⁩ Matt Frates to about how Nike fell out of the S&P 100, hype is dead, and StockX mystery boxes are a trap. Here is where the sneaker market goes next. The secondary sneaker market has officially reached a saturation point. With Nike sliding out of the S&P 100, consumer spending drying up, and once-hyped retros sitting on outlet shelves, the industry faces an identity crisis. The crew sits down with special guest Matt to pull back the curtain on why direct-to-consumer (DTC) cutbacks backfired, how $130 synthetic Air Force 1s eroded customer loyalty, and why alternative footwear brands like New Balance and ASICS are winning the lifestyle war. Beyond retail shelves, the conversation targets creator fatigue. Unfocused, two-hour podcast banter is out; concise, high-signal content is in. From breaking down the predatory economics behind reseller platforms to debating the psychological trap of collecting 400+ unworn pairs, this breakdown covers the structural shifts transforming footwear culture, creator media, and collector sanity. What You'll Learn: - Why Nike’s DTC shift broke their grip on everyday casual buyers - The 15-minute formula for building a focused, high-retention podcast - How reseller mystery boxes quietly tax your wallet on the way out - The hard reality of hoarded collections and why boxes are getting tossed Time Stamps: 00:00 - Guest Debut: Breaking the Creator Formula 02:05 - The 15-Minute Blueprint for Podcast Retention 07:44 - YouTube Watch Time vs. Audio Download Realities 09:15 - Why Sneaker Nomics Skits and Hype Content Burn Out 13:20 - The YouTuber Pivot to Podcasting: Why Most Fail 16:22 - John Geiger, Custom Brands, and Independent Footwear 22:04 - Why Nike Dropped Out of the S&P 100 23:42 - The Direct-to-Consumer (DTC) Mistake Explained 25:35 - Why Younger Generations Abandoned the Swoosh 27:46 - The Death of the Budget Beater: $130 Pleather AF1s 34:36 - Liquidating 400 Pairs: The Collector Burnout Wall 39:23 - The $10M Counterfeit Bust & 1:1 Replica Boom 43:35 - EV Economics: Real Maintenance and Daily Costs 48:42 - Pickup Breakdown: Supreme Air Max & Weekly Drops 53:40 - The Great Box Purge: Why Hoarding Packaging Ends 56:12 - Comfort Over Hype: ASICS Gel-Kayano & New Balance 01:05:00 - Vintage Toys, 80s Nostalgia, and Pure Consumerism 01:10:20 - The StockX Mystery Box Tax & Platform Economics 01:14:45 - High-Fashion Collabs: A.PRESSE, Supreme, and Pricing Limits 01:17:30 - Cinema Rigging: Blackmagic Raw vs. Canon Ecosystems 01:30:20 - Homage Fatigue: The Air Jordan 4 Jackie Robinson Debate 01:41:40 - Missed Rollouts: Devin Booker 1s and Marketing Missteps 01:52:10 - Big Boi Chang Collection Walkthrough & Whale Hoarders 01:59:15 - Final Thoughts: What Actually Matters in the Culture 🎤 Subscribe for more real convos on culture, business, and current events. 👍 Like, 💬 Comment, 🔔 Hit that bell – join the community! _________________________________________ Instagram (Shaun): https://www.instagram.com/marblemarbs Instagram (Kari): https://www.instagram.com/hashavehad_shop Instagram (Drew): https://www.instagram.com/thedrus.shoes/ Instagram (Mike Wavs): https://www.instagram.com/mikewavs/ Instagram (Hugh): https://www.instagram.com/idothis4thegram All Thing 12 Hub: https://linktr.ee/12hubpodcast Website: https://thetwelvehub.com/  Instagram (12 Hub Sneaker Podcast): https://www.instagram.com/the12hubsneakerpodcast/  TikTok (12 Hub Podcast): https://www.tiktok.com/@the12hubsneakerpodcast X (12 Hub Podcast): https://x.com/the12hubsneakerpodcast Facebook (12 Hub Podcast): https://www.facebook.com/the12hubpodcast #SneakerCulture #Nike #SneakerMarket Support the show

    Nike Out the S&P 100, Demna Gucci Shoes & Big Boi Chang (F/ Matt Frates Creates)

  8. Sep 2

    Supreme Mailbox, Jordan 41, New Sneaker Releases

    Send us Fan Mail Is sneaker reselling dead, and did Complex ruin their Air Jordan ranking? We break down Jordan 1–41, retooled 4s, and Nike drops. The golden era of flipping standard GR retros for double retail is over. Between cratering secondary market prices and Nike stock taking hits, the sneaker landscape has shifted back into the hands of real collectors. On Episode 67, the crew digs into the economics behind the post-pandemic sneaker crash, unpacking how artificial hype, stimulus checks, and The Last Dance created a false market that was never built to last. Then, they dissect Complex’s contentious ranking of every signature Air Jordan from 1 to 41—debating whether recency bias handed the Air Jordan 4 the top spot over timeless icons like the Jordan 1, 3, and 11. From analyzing the crucial toe-box shape updates on retooled Jordan 4s that save your feet from agony to live unboxings, Supreme mail drops, and upcoming release breakdowns like the Uto Horigome Dunks and Jordan 1 Low "Last Dance," this episode separates genuine footwear design from marketing propaganda. The What You'll Learn This Episode: Why the 2020 pandemic sneaker resale bubble burst and why it will never hit those numbers again. The truth behind Complex ranking the Air Jordan 4 as the greatest Jordan of all time over the 1, 3, and 11. How Nike’s post-SB Jordan 4 toe-box retooling completely changes sizing and all-day comfort. The breakdown on upcoming drops: Uto Horigome SBs, Jordan 1 Low Garden, Kobe 3 Lows, and Gore-Tex Air Force 1s. Time Stamps: 00:00 - High Watch Time & YouTube Growth Reality 01:54 - Crime Headliners, Courtroom Obsessions & Internet Conspiracies 07:44 - The Nike Air Decade "Heaven’s Gate" Vault Myth 08:44 - Is Nike & Sneaker Reselling Dead? The Post-Pandemic Crash 10:45 - Building Sneaker Rooms & Hoarding Unworn Grails 14:50 - Drewski Skit Backlash & The Online Outrage Economy 23:53 - GTA 6 Hype & The Death of Physical Media 27:40 - The Fiscally Irresponsible Tour: Recent Pickups 30:20 - Can You Resell a Sneaker Gifted by a Homie? 41:28 - Supreme Mailbox Unboxing & Velour Drop Impressions 44:45 - AI in Creative Work: Tools vs. Low-Effort Slop 52:02 - First Look: Air Jordan 41 Performance vs. Aesthetics 56:26 - Travis Scott Nike Zoom Vapor 12 & Tennis Footwear Expansion 58:43 - Big Red Boots, ERL Silhouettes & The Chunky Skate Revival 01:04:42 - Air Jordan 1 Low OG "Last Dance at the Garden" Breakdown 01:07:00 - Jordan 1 Skateboarding Hybrids vs. Classic Lance Mountains 01:10:05 - Jordan 11 30th Anniversary Collaborations & The Jade Pack 01:12:00 - Kobe 3 Protro Lows: Real Performance or Flea Market Colors? 01:14:50 - The Viral 49ers Imposter & Internet Scammer Culture 01:23:45 - Breaking Down Our YouTube Audience Retention Metrics 01:40:00 - Jordan Design Studio Winners: Concept Art vs. Retail Shelves 01:44:00 - Uto Horigome Dunk Lows & Skate Shop Raffle Fees 01:56:48 - Complex Ranks Every Air Jordan 1–41: The Reaction 02:11:15 - Jordan 14, 13, and 12 Placements in Retro History 02:13:30 - The Top 4 Jordan Debate: Did the Jordan 4 Deserve #1? 02:17:28 - Retooled Jordan 4 Shape vs. Older Toe-Crushing Retros 02:20:00 - Shoutouts, Community Engagement & Wrapping Ep. 67 🎤 Subscribe for more real convos on culture, business, and current events. 👍 Like, 💬 Comment, 🔔 Hit that bell – join the community! _________________________________________ Instagram (Shaun): https://www.instagram.com/marblemarbs Instagram (Kari): https://www.instagram.com/hashavehad_shop Instagram (Drew): https://www.instagram.com/thedrus.shoes/ Instagram (Mike Wavs): https://www.instagram.com/mikewavs/ Instagram (Hugh): https://www.instagram.com/idothis4thegram All Thing 12 Hub: https://linktr.ee/12hubpodcast Website: https://thetwelvehub.com/  Instagram (12 Hub Sneaker Podcast): https://www.instagram.com/the12hubsneakerpodcast/  TikTok (12 Hub Podcast): https://www.tiktok.com/@the12hubsneakerpodcast X (12 Hub Podcast): https://x.com/the12hubsneakerpodcast Facebook (12 Hub Podcast): https://www.facebook.com/the12hubpodcast Support the show

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Welcome to The 12Hub Sneaker Podcast – Where kicks, culture, and convos collide. Hosted by Hugh Mulzac, Dakari Boddie & Mike Wavs, The 12Hub is more than just another sneaker podcast. It’s a space where we break down the latest drops, unbox the grails, and talk about what sneakers really mean in the bigger picture — music, identity, hustle, and legacy. Each week, we tap in with collectors, creatives, entrepreneurs, and everyday heads who keep the culture moving. From wild stories in the resale game to navigating life, family, and business — we keep it real, insightful, and unapologetically rooted in the culture.

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    Hugh Mulzac, Dakari Boddie, Andrew Leff, Mike Wavs
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    2025 - 2026
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    76
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