Sips and Sneaks

AJ & SJ

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Sips and Sneaks created by AJ and SJ, to demystify the intimidating landscapes of both Wine and Sneakers. Topics include Wine and Sneakers but everything in between, from food to sports to even pop culture. Grab a glass and lace up every Tuesday and Friday as they make both more relatable and more fun. Because Life’s better with new shoes and great wine!

1d ago

Bursts Episode #17

The fellas are once again back in the booth for another Burst Pod! As a reminder, these are quick, to the point and almost all business. Shorter than a Sprintz, but designed to be quick reactions to things in our world that folks ought to know. For this installment, we are back with another edition of the Spotlight or Spotlights, the name is still under development. However, we got two Sips that deserve their praise according to AJ. And yes, we heard you loud and clear after last week, so we have a much more approachable cocktail for fall and a Riesling coming from an unexpected area. From there, SJ shares a sneaker that took the sneaker world by storm this week after the NBA is back in action. Tune in to see how the two feel about them and how the pair compares with other notable colorways. As always, please Like and Subscribe! 00:00 Intro 04:05 Sip Spotlight #1 The Ol' Sorgy cocktail 09:02 Sip Spotlight #2 2024 Moya Meaker Riesling12:59 Sneaker of the Episode: Nike Kobe 6 Protro 'Ring Ceremony'20:04 Our favorite Kobe 6s Sneaker of the Episode: Nike Kobe 6 Protro 'Ring Ceremony' Sips Mentioned: 2024 Moya Meaker Riesling The Ol' Sorgy cocktail -thin lemon peel -¼ oz of Sorghum syrup (1:1 with water) -2 dashers aromatic bitters -2 oz Bourbon of your choice -lightly muddle with the lemon with the syrup and bitters then add bourbon and ice to a mixer -mix for 20 to 30 seconds and then strain into a lowball with a rock and garnice with a lemon or orange peel Follow us on Socials: IG: @sipsandsneakspod YouTube: @Sips and Sneaks TikTok: @sipsandsneaks Substack: @sipsandsneaks Twitter: @sipsandsneaks Website: Sip Rankings #SipsandSneaks
Oct 16

Bursts Episode #16

The fellas are once again back in the booth for another Burst Pod! As a reminder, these are quick, to the point and almost all business. Shorter than a Sprintz, but designed to be quick reactions to things in our world that folks ought to know. For this installment, we are kicking things off, with a new segment, the Spotlight or Sip Spotlights, the name is still under development. However, we got two Sips that deserve their praise according to AJ. A nearly 10 year old white Rioja and a whiskey forward cocktail that’s ideal for fall. From there, SJ shares a sneaker that is perfect for relaxing. Tune in to see how the two feel about them and how the pair fares with the return of Fire or Fugazi. As always, please Like and Subscribe! 00:00 Intro 02:17 Spotlight Segment 05:11 Sip Spotlight #1 2017 Lopez de Heredia Vina Gravonia 11:10 Sip Spotlight #2 The Vanhattan Cocktail 15:25 Sneaker of the Episode: Nike 24.7 Boot 22:45 Fire or Fugazi Sneaker of the Episode: Nike 24.7 Boot Sip Spotlight #1 2017 Lopez de Heredia Vina Gravonia Sip Spotlight #2 The Vanhattan Cocktail -1.5 oz Bourbon -1.5 oz Rye Whiskey -½ oz Sweet Vermouth -2 dashes of Blood Orange bitters -1 dash of angostura -teaspoon of luxardo cherry syrup -Combine all in a mixing glass with ice and stir for 20-30 seconds-Let it sight for 5 minutes before straining into a rocks glass with fresh ice and garnish with an orange peel Follow us on Socials: IG: @sipsandsneakspod YouTube: @Sips and Sneaks TikTok: @sipsandsneaks Substack: @sipsandsneaks Twitter: @sipsandsneaks Website: Sip Rankings #SipsandSneaks
Oct 9

Bursts Episode #15

After a brief hiatus, the fellas are back in the booth for another Burst Pod! As a reminder, these are quick, to the point and almost all business. Shorter than a Sprintz, but designed to be quick reactions to things in our world that folks ought to know. For this installment, we are kicking things off, with a Best Sip in the Wild that happens to be from AJ’s time in London. Is it a creamy Guiness? An ice-cold dry martini? Tune in to find out as the two break it down with the return of Pair It, Have it, and Enjoy it. From there, SJ shares a best in the wild of his own, with the Best Sneaker in the Wild. Find out where and how they were spotted and how the two feel about the pair now. Check it out wherever you get your podcasts, and as always, please Like and Subscribe! 00:00 Intro 04:55 Best Sip in the Wild: 1997 Domaine Huet Vouvray Le mont Moelleux 09:20 The LSFT (Look, Smell, Feel, Taste) 13:08 Pair it, Have it, Enjoy it 16:36 Best Sneaker in the Wild: Jordan Spizike Low 'Rare Air' 20:59 Fire or Fugazi Best Sip in the Wild: 1997 Domaine Huet Vouvray Le mont Moelleux Best Sneaker in the Wild: Jordan Spizike Low 'Rare Air' Follow us on Socials: IG: @sipsandsneakspod YouTube: @Sips and Sneaks TikTok: @sipsandsneaks Substack: @sipsandsneaks Twitter: @sipsandsneaks Website: Sip Rankings #SipsandSneaks
Sep 25

Bursts Episode #14

The fellas are back in the booth for another Burst Pod! As a reminder, these are quick, to the point and almost all business. Shorter than a Sprintz, but designed to be quick reactions to things in our world that folks ought to know. For this installment, we are kicking things off, with a Best Sip in the Wild. This is right up your alley if you like vermouth, cream soda, and not named SJ. The two break it down with the return of Pair It, Have it, and Enjoy it. From there, SJ shares a somewhat state of the union address on the sneaker game. Are the good times gone? Find out now after a roll through of True or False headlines about the state of the industry. Check it out now wherever you get your podcasts, and as always, please Like and Subscribe! 00:00 Intro02:20 Best Sip in the Wild: The Old Hickory Cocktail 12:02 Pair it, Have it, Enjoy it 15:41 Sneaker Headlines, True or False The Old Hickory -1.5 oz Sweet Vermouth -1.5 oz Dry Vermouth -2 dashes Peychaud's bitters -1 dash Orange bitters Stir all ingredients in a mixing glass with ice, strain into a rocks glass with fresh ice and garnish with a lemon or orange peel. Follow us on Socials: IG: @sipsandsneakspod YouTube: @Sips and Sneaks TikTok: @sipsandsneaks Substack: @sipsandsneaks Twitter: @sipsandsneaks Website: Sip Rankings #SipsandSneaks
Sep 18

Bursts Episode #13

The fellas are back in the booth for another Burst Pod! As a reminder, these are quick, to the point and almost all business. Shorter than a Sprintz, but designed to be quick reactions to things in our world that folks ought to know. For this installment, we are kicking things off, with a Best Wine in the Wild. Fair warning, this might be in the running for wine of the year so far. The two break it down with the return of Pair It, Have it, and Enjoy it. From there, SJ shares not one but two sneakers that everyone ought to have on their radar, even though they might not be available to everyone. We got a UK exclusive and a collab with the legend, J Balvin. Both Jordan 4s and both dropping this month. The fellas put them to the test with Fire or Fugazi and the debut of Hype Check. Tune in now wherever you get your podcasts, and as always, please Like and Subscribe! 00:00 Intro 02:20 Best Wine in the Wild: 2023 St. Reginald Parish 'Reggie'08:35 Carbonic Maceration11:57 Pair it, Have it, and Enjoy it13:59 Air Jordan 4 London19:34 J Balvin x Air Jordan 4 'Lemonade'22:17 Hype Check Best Wine in the Wild: 2023 St. Reginald Parish 'Reggie' Sneakers Mentioned: - Air Jordan 4' London' - Balvin x Air Jordan 4 'Lemonade' Follow us on Socials: IG: @sipsandsneakspod YouTube: @Sips and Sneaks TikTok: @sipsandsneaks Substack: @sipsandsneaks Twitter: @sipsandsneaks Website: Sip Rankings #SipsandSneaks
Sep 11

Bursts Episode #12

Summer has technically ended but the fellas are back in the booth for another Burst Pod! As a reminder, these are quick, to the point and almost all business. Shorter than a Sprintz, but designed to be quick reactions to things in our world that folks ought to know. For this installment, we are kicking things off, with a Best Sip in the Wild. This one happens to be perfect for all the Bourbon lovers out there and the two break it down with the debut of Pair It, Have it, and Enjoy it. From there, SJ shares a sneaker or technically a Croc that has huge hype. The two explain why Crocs deserve a spot in your rotation and who Crocs should collab with next. Check it out now and as always, please Like and Subscribe! 00:00 Intro 02:20 Best Sip in the Wild: The Gold Rush 08:55 Pair it, Have it, Enjoy it 12:53 Sneaker of the Episode: Yu-Gi-Oh! x Crocs Collection 19:09 Fire or Fugazi Sneaker of the Episode: Yu-Gi-Oh! x Crocs Collection Best Sip in the Wild: The Gold Rush -1.5 oz Bourbon -3/4 oz Honey Syrup (3 Honey:1 Water) -3/4 oz Lemon Juice Add all ingredients to a cocktail shaker with ice, shake for 15 seconds, double strain into a low ball with ice, enjoy. Follow us on Socials: IG: @sipsandsneakspod YouTube: @Sips and Sneaks TikTok: @sipsandsneaks Substack: @sipsandsneaks Twitter: @sipsandsneaks Website: Sip Rankings #SipsandSneaks
Sep 4

Labor Day Preview Pod

The fellas are back in the booth once again and we got a doozy in store for everyone. With the Labor Day weekend on tap for folks here in the US, we got what ya need to get dialed for the weekend. For this go around, we are progressing through four sips that will be perfect for any afternoon hangout/kickback get together situation. From a refreshing and balanced sip to a big, bold wine from the mecca in Napa, we got ya taken care of. From there, SJ is sharing Caitlin Clark’s highly anticipated Caitlin 1 which all hoopers should know about. We put it through the test with Comps and Fire or Fugazi. Tune in now to see how we feel about them and how to make the most of this holiday weekend. As always, please Like and Subscribe! 00:00 Intro 05:07 Sip #1 The Paper Plane 08:52 Sip #2 Kelley Fox Wines 'Nerthus' 13:26 Sip #3 Aperture Cellars Chenin Blanc 18:00 Sip #4 Chappellet Mountain Cuvee 22:17 Sneaker of the Episode: Nike Caitlin 1 'Racer Blue' 32:42 Fire or Fugazi 38:21 Outro Sneaker of the Episode: Nike Caitlin 1 'Racer Blue' Labor Day Sips Mentioned: -The Paper Plane -Kelley Fox Wines 'Nerthus' -Aperture Cellars Chenin Blanc -Chappellet Mountain Cuvee Follow us on Socials: IG: @sipsandsneakspod YouTube: @Sips and Sneaks TikTok: @sipsandsneaks Substack: @sipsandsneaks Twitter: @sipsandsneaks Website: Sip Rankings #SipsandSneaks
Aug 28

Bursts Mash Up

It’s time for another mash up pod! That’s right folks, for this go around it’s a Bursts edition as we are looking back on some of the moments from the last couple of Bursts pods. We got stuff for the Sip Heads and Sneakerheads out there. So if you’re one or the other, or both like us, there is bound to be something for ya. Some stuff you might have heard before, other stuff might be new, so feel free to bounce around and pick your own adventure. We’ll be back with a brand new pod next week. As always, please Like and Subscribe! 00:00 Intro 02:20 Air Jordan 3 Retro Premium 'Bin 23' 15:06 Domaine Guiberteau Saumur Blanc 25:41 Nike Air Force 1 Low 'Ghostface' 34:41 Naturale Orange Vermouth 40:22 Nigel Sylvester x Air Jordan 6 'Paperboy' Sneaks Mentioned: -Air Jordan 3 Retro Premium 'Bin 23' -Nike Air Force 1 Low 'Ghostface' -Nigel Sylvester x Air Jordan 6 'Paperboy' Sips Mentioned: -2021 Domaine Guiberteau Saumur Blanc -Naturale Orange Vermouth Follow us on Socials: IG: @sipsandsneakspod YouTube: @Sips and Sneaks TikTok: @sipsandsneaks Substack: @sipsandsneaks Twitter: @sipsandsneaks Website: Sip Rankings #SipsandSneaks

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Sips and Sneaks created by AJ and SJ, to demystify the intimidating landscapes of both Wine and Sneakers. Topics include Wine and Sneakers but everything in between, from food to sports to even pop culture. Grab a glass and lace up every Tuesday and Friday as they make both more relatable and more fun. Because Life’s better with new shoes and great wine!

Creator

AJ & SJ
Years Active

2024 - 2026
Episodes

167
Rating

Explicit
Copyright

© 2026 AJ & SJ