Episode 59

Air Jordan's Turn 40 (Spotify Game Phil Collins vs Kenny Loggins)

Published on: 18th January, 2025

Episode 60: Sneaker Legacy & 80s Music Royalty


Lace up for a deep dive into one of the most revolutionary moments in footwear history! As Air Jordans celebrate their 40th anniversary, Brian and Mike explore how a rookie's signature shoe changed not just basketball, but global fashion forever. From banned colorways to Mars Blackmon, we trace the DNA of sneaker culture's crown jewel. Plus, who exactly was the mysterious Chuck Taylor, and why does his name live on every classic Converse?


In our second segment, two titans of 80s music face off in our signature "Spotify Game." Phil Collins and Kenny Loggins go head-to-head as we reveal shocking streaming numbers that challenge everything you think you know about 80s music popularity today. Get ready for some serious surprises when we uncover which yacht rock and Genesis-era classics are dominating playlists in 2025!


Join us for laughs, stats, and hot takes as we celebrate the icons that shaped sneaker culture and 80s soundtracks. Whether you're a sneakerhead or just love to groove to Miami Vice-era hits, this episode's got something for everyone!


Duration: 48 minutes


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The 70s vs The 80s
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“There comes a time in each person’s life where you can no longer avoid the divisive controversies of the ages- Lou Feringo  Vs Christopher Reeves….Big Mac Vs The Whopper….Bo & Luke Duke Vs Coy & Vance….Hubba Bubba Vs Bubble Yum….Star Wars Vs Empire….Rocky vs Rocky IV….Fruit Loops Vs Trix…New Coke Vs Crystal Pepsi…
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