Winning Isn't For Everyone - Episode 74

In this episode we talk about James Whitner not getting charged by feds and apparently signing with adidas and speculate if his relationship with Nike and Jordan will continue. We also talk about the Nike CEO John Donahoe stepping down and who’s really to blame for Nike’s decline in these last 5 years. Some other topics, we talk about StockX sneakers available at Walmart, TwoJsKicks apparently out at Urban Necessities, customizers selling fakes, and Tom Sachs back at Nike. A lot of topics! If I had more time, I woulda made a shorter podcast.

Timestamps

00:00 - Cold Open: Let the Blessings Come In

00:18 - Intro

02:10 - On Feet

02:30 - Pickups

05:26 - Skips

12:05 - EQL Feedback

15:31 - Influencer Era

20:18 - StockX Sneakers Available at Walmart

23:51 - TwoJsKicks Apparently Out At Urban Necessities

27:46 - JSM Customs Accused of Selling Fake Customs

39:03 - Tom Sachs Back at Nike

46:01 - James Whitner Gives Up Claim to $1.2 Mil 

50:33 - Complex Interview

57:16 - Potential Adidas Deal

1:00:03 - Working With Multiple Brands

01:02:10 - Nike Relationship Over?

01:07:14 - Prosper Closing

01:08:27 - MJ and James Whitner

01:10:08 - Nike CEO Out

01:17:21 - Outro