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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.
Episodes
2 Hard 2 Pass PodcastThe Stolen Valor Game, Misunderstanding Darth Vader, Reebok Recoded Fails - 2 Hard 2 Pass Podcast - Episode 107
Got questions, send it to our mailbag: 2hard2passpodcast@gmail.com Jacques vents about stolen valor in golf and how it needs to be reclaimed before Juan claims…
2 Hard 2 Pass PodcastJay-Z at SoFi, adidas x Hasan Minhaj, Philly Welcome LeBron - 2 Hard 2 Pass Podcast - Episode 106
Got questions, send it to our mailbag: 2hard2passpodcast@gmail.com Juan attends the Jay-Z concert in Los Angeles and it was a hell of a time, Jacques didn’t…
2 Hard 2 Pass PodcastJalen Brunson's Nike Kobe 6 Ring Night PE, Modern Warfare 4 Review - 2 Hard 2 Pass Podcast - Episode 105
Got questions, send it to our mailbag: 2hard2passpodcast@gmail.com Big surprise, Jacques and Juan love the Nike Kobe 6 Protro Ring Night PE that Jalen Brunson…
2 Hard 2 Pass PodcastCall of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Event, Fixing Jordan Brand, Jacques goes Fencing - 2 Hard 2 Pass Podcast - Episode 104
Got questions, send it to our mailbag: 2hard2passpodcast@gmail.com Jacques and Juan finally get around to finally fixing Jordan Brand (finally), but before…
2 Hard 2 Pass PodcastJacques goes golfing, Juan goes to Complexcon, Nike Caitlin 1 Launch - 2 Hard 2 Pass - Episode 103
Got questions, send it to our mailbag: 2hard2passpodcast@gmail.com Jacques and Juan are both home this week and they talk about their experiences in Wisconsin…
2 Hard 2 Pass PodcastNike Caitlin 1 weartest, Pharrell previews adidas Jellyfish V2, Nike-branded Shai 001? - 2 Hard 2 Pass - Episode 102
Got questions, send it to our mailbag: 2hard2passpodcast@gmail.com Jacques is on the road to check out the Nike Caitlin 1 in New York City before ending up in…
2 Hard 2 Pass PodcastCaitlin Clark isn't saving Nike, Diablo IV on Switch 2 Impressions, a Pokémon fan hates Juan's fun time - 2 Hard 2 Pass Podcast - Episode 101
Got questions, send it to our mailbag: 2hard2passpodcast@gmail.com It was an eventful week for Juan as he got to open up a box of Pokemon cards at the opening…
2 Hard 2 Pass PodcastEpisode 100 Spectacular From Blizzcon (with Khleo Thomas) and The Black Footwear Forum - 2 Hard 2 Pass Podcast
Got questions, send it to our mailbag: 2hard2passpodcast@gmail.com It’s episode 100 with Jacques Slade and Juan Martinez coming to you live from Anaheim…
2 Hard 2 Pass PodcastThe Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Remake Nails It, Alex Eala Fans Might Need To Chill, Anthony Edwards x Kimi Antonelli - 2 Hard 2 Pass Podcast - Episode 099
Got questions, send it to our mailbag: 2hard2passpodcast@gmail.com The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina Of Time remake is here and Juan cleared the floor to share his…
2 Hard 2 Pass PodcastNaomi Osaka's Allen Iverson Tribute, GTA 6 Vibes, Steph Curry's Li-Ning Debut - 2 Hard 2 Pass Podcast - Episode 098
Got questions, send it to our mailbag: 2hard2passpodcast@gmail.com Newcastle supporter Juan is here to talk about his newfound fandom, while Jacques Slade what…
2 Hard 2 Pass PodcastGood Good's Huge Mistake, Dr. Dre Uses AI (or not), Disney x NFL Collab - 2 Hard 2 Pass Podcast - Episode 097
Got questions, send it to our mailbag: 2hard2passpodcast@gmail.com Jacques and Juan are back with a slightly bigger sized episode and they talk about the huge…
2 Hard 2 Pass PodcastMore Lakers and Buss Family Drama, The Future of LIV Golf - 2 Hard 2 Pass Podcast - Episode 096
If you want to listen to the audio only version, we’re here: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3zJ5PsT6WSkdcpKNgdaNpC Apple Podcasts…
2 Hard 2 Pass PodcastMamba Invitational Recap, Best Sneaker Commercials, Cooper Flagg Card Pulled - 2 Hard 2 Pass Podcast - Episode 095
Got questions, send it to our mailbag: 2hard2passpodcast@gmail.com It’s time to reminisce about the old days when trading cards were just a hobby, sneaker…
2 Hard 2 Pass PodcastAir Jordan 11 Green Screen, Wemby's Logo, Yeezy 800, Kobe 10 Protros - 2 Hard 2 Pass Podcast - Episode 094
Got questions, send it to our mailbag: 2hard2passpodcast@gmail.com The third chair is back as Alex makes his triumphant return and discuss his role moving…
2 Hard 2 Pass PodcastYeezy at JD Sports(?), LeBron in Philly, Nike Caitlin 1 Too Late (?) - 2 Hard 2 Pass Podcast - Episode 093
Got questions, send it to our mailbag: 2hard2passpodcast@gmail.com Now that LeBron James is no longer a Laker, does that mean Jacques and Juan will stop…
2 Hard 2 Pass PodcastWorld Cup Recap, Air Jordan 3 True Blues Sit, LaMelo Grows Up - 2 Hard 2 Pass Podcast - Episode 092
Got questions, send it to our mailbag: 2hard2passpodcast@gmail.com It’s a historic episode of the 2 Hard 2 Pass Podcast as Alexander, Juan’s nephew, joins the…
2 Hard 2 Pass PodcastAir Jordan 11 Mock Ups Ruins The Fun, StockX Mystery Boxes, A$AP Rocky x PUMA - 2 Hard 2 Pass Podcast - Episode 091
If you want to listen to the audio only version, we’re here: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3zJ5PsT6WSkdcpKNgdaNpC Apple Podcasts…
2 Hard 2 Pass Podcastadidas Harden Retros, 7-Eleven Sues Nike, PlayStation Backlash - 2 Hard 2 Pass Podcast - Episode 090
Got questions, send it to our mailbag: 2hard2passpodcast@gmail.comIt’s that post 4th of July feeling and Jacques and Juan are feeling nostalgic for the origins…
2 Hard 2 Pass PodcastLeBron James Leaves Los Angeles, Space Jam 11 Returns, Jay-Z x Reasonable Doubt Air Force 1 - 2 Hard 2 Pass Podcast - Episode 089
Got questions, send it to our mailbag: 2hard2passpodcast@gmail.com It’s the end of an era of Lakers basketball as LeBron James leaves the team in the hands of…
2 Hard 2 Pass PodcastKobe Draft Memories, Nike Caitlin 1, Pharrell vs. Vans, SGA To Nike, PGA Tour Shakeup - 2 Hard 2 Pass Podcast - Episode 088
After coming back from Jacques’ long birthday break that includes hanging out with celebrities at the US Open, the show is here to talk about etiquette at the…
2 Hard 2 Pass PodcastWemby's Sneaker Free Agency, Nike Golf's Future & 2Pac Returns (!) - 2 Hard 2 Pass Podcast - Episode 087
Got questions, send it to our mailbag: 2hard2passpodcast@gmail.com Somehow, 2Pac returned in a Japanese gangster video game that also stars Snoop Dogg and his…
2 Hard 2 Pass PodcastCurry Brand x Li-Ning, KD 6 x PSG, RIP Trophy Room, Serena's Back - 2 Hard 2 Pass Podcast - Episode 086
Got questions, send it to our mailbag: 2hard2passpodcast@gmail.com Steph Curry is signing with Li-Ning and people are shocked, except for Jacques(?). Kevin…
2 Hard 2 Pass PodcastQuebec Field Trip, World Cup Collabs, Meek Mill Beef, Jay-Z x Brooks? - 2 Hard 2 Pass Podcast - Episode 085
Got questions, send it to our mailbag: 2hard2passpodcast@gmail.com Juan is back from vacation in Quebec and not surprisingly it was great because his filthy…
2 Hard 2 Pass PodcastPJ Tucker Retires, AP x Swatch, Nike Kobe 4 Lottery Pack Rushmore+ - 2 Hard 2 Pass - Episode 084
Got questions, send it to our mailbag: 2hard2passpodcast@gmail.com Did you ever think Jacques and Juan would talk about a collaboration between watch brands?…
2 Hard 2 Pass PodcastJacques Returns from Vietnam, Air Jordan 14 College PE Draft - 2 Hard 2 Pass Podcast - Episode 083
Got questions, send it to our mailbag: 2hard2passpodcast@gmail.com Jacques is back from Vietnam and he’s here to tell Juan all about what he saw and what he…
2 Hard 2 Pass PodcastSneaker Blog Era Memories with Jazerai Allen-Lord - 2 Hard 2 Podcast - Episode 082
Got questions, send it to our mailbag: 2hard2passpodcast@gmail.com It’s a very special episode of the podcast with Jacques out on assignment (aka he’s hosting…
2 Hard 2 Pass PodcastThe Roman Reigns x Jordan Brand Collab WWE Fans Want - 2 Hard 2 Pass Podcast - Episode 081
Got questions, send it to our mailbag: 2hard2passpodcast@gmail.com Masters and Wrestlemania has wrapped up, so Jacques and Juan talk about how Roman Reigns and…
2 Hard 2 Pass PodcastJacques Slade Gets REAL About Golf's Gatekeepers - 2 Hard 2 Pass Podcast - Episode 080
Got questions, send it to our mailbag: 2hard2passpodcast@gmail.comIt’s a very special episode of the podcast as Jacques reflects on his ongoing feud with…
2 Hard 2 Pass PodcastJordan Brand Sweeps College Basketball, Steph Curry Auctions Free Agency Sneakers - 2 Hard 2 Pass Podcast - Episode 079
Got questions, send it to our mailbag: 2hard2passpodcast@gmail.com As soon as Jacques assures that no one is going to find Juan, they get into the business of…
2 Hard 2 Pass PodcastJae Tips Moves to Nike, What If Allen Iverson Signed With Nike? - 2 Hard 2 Pass Podcast - Episode 078
Got questions, send it to our mailbag: 2hard2passpodcast@gmail.com Jae Tips has taken his talents to Nike, but what is the scope of the deal? Jacques and Juan…
2 Hard 2 Pass PodcastJalen Williams x James Harden, Off-White at Costco, KD 19, Curry Timbs - 2 Hard 2 Pass Podcast - Episode 077
Got questions, send it to our mailbag: 2hard2passpodcast@gmail.com It’s the black shirt episode with Jacques and Juan following in the footsteps of James…
2 Hard 2 Pass PodcastNike's New Gamble, How Jordan Brand Should Use Bam Adebayo - 2 Hard 2 Pass Podcast - Episode 076
Got questions, send it to our mailbag: 2hard2passpodcast@gmail.com Jacques and a totally cigarette-free Juan talk about Bam Adebayo’s 83-point performance and…
2 Hard 2 Pass PodcastNike A'Two Reveal, Pat Riley Gets A Statue, Does LeBron Get One? - 2 Hard 2 Pass Podcast - Episode 075
Got questions, send it to our mailbag: 2hard2passpodcast@gmail.com The Nike A’Two has been revealed, but it was leaked a day ago to the disappointment of…
2 Hard 2 Pass PodcastKevin Durant's Fake Beef with adidas, Caitlin Clark's Signature Shoe - 2 Hard 2 Pass Podcast - Episode 074
Got questions, send it to our mailbag: 2hard2passpodcast@gmail.com
2 Hard 2 Pass PodcastAll-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
2 Hard 2 Pass PodcastBad 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…
2 Hard 2 Pass PodcastANTA "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…
2 Hard 2 Pass PodcastNike 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?…
2 Hard 2 Pass PodcastSneaker 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…
2 Hard 2 Pass PodcastThe 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…
2 Hard 2 Pass PodcastKnicks 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…
2 Hard 2 Pass PodcastJaylen 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…
2 Hard 2 Pass PodcastSNKRS Code Is Bad, ANTA Buys PUMA?, The Future Of Resellers - 2 Hard 2 Pass Podcast - Episode 065
Got questions, send it to our mailbag: 2hard2passpodcast@gmail.com Jacques and Juan are back from their holiday break to talk about Fortnite, sketchy dudes…
2 Hard 2 Pass PodcastTravis Scott Wears Y-3, Nintendo 64 and Thanksgiving Meal Rushmores - 2 Hard 2 Pass Podcast - Episode 064
Got questions, send it to our mailbag: 2hard2passpodcast@gmail.com
2 Hard 2 Pass PodcastNo, Caitlin Clark Did Not Cause The Steph Curry and Under Armour Split - 2 Hard 2 Pass Emergency Pod
Got questions, send it to our mailbag: 2hard2passpodcast@gmail.com"News" is "breaking" that Steph Curry left Under Armour because they couldn't sign Caitlin…
2 Hard 2 Pass PodcastCade Cunningham's Nike Signature Shoe, PG 1 Returns, Steph's Future - 2 Hard 2 Pass Podcast - Episode 063
Got questions, send it to our mailbag: 2hard2passpodcast@gmail.com It’s a busy day for Jacques and Juan as they recap the past few days in sneakers including…
2 Hard 2 Pass PodcastBreaking: Steph Curry and Under Armour Announce Split - 2 Hard 2 Pass Emergency Pod!
Got questions, send it to our mailbag: 2hard2passpodcast@gmail.com Steph Curry and Under Armour just announced their separation and Jacques and Juan get into…
2 Hard 2 Pass PodcastSteven Smith/Nike Mini-Beef, LeBron Trade Scenarios, KITH x Marvel vs. Capcom 2 - 2 Hard 2 Pass Podcast - Episode 062
Got questions, send it to our mailbag: 2hard2passpodcast@gmail.com Juan went to Vegas to buy some F1 merch and take a picture for Star Trek fan Jacques. It…
2 Hard 2 Pass PodcastBan Retros From Sneaker of the Year, Dodger Sneaker Rushmore - 2 Hard 2 Pass Podcast - Episode 061
Got questions, send it to our mailbag: 2hard2passpodcast@gmail.com After a very eventful episode of HardPass, Jacques and Juan talk about what the viewers were…
2 Hard 2 Pass PodcastJuan's Lucky Cooper Flagg Topps Card, Jacques Goes To ComplexCon - 2 Hard 2 Pass Podcast - Episode 060
Got questions, send it to our mailbag: 2hard2passpodcast@gmail.com Juan scored big with Topps return to NBA trading cards and Jacques smelled a lot of big…
2 Hard 2 Pass PodcastLeBron's Eccentric Era, Cooper's Chef Currys, Bred Jordan Rushmore - 2 Hard 2 Pass Podcast - Episode 059
Got questions, send it to our mailbag: 2hard2passpodcast@gmail.com Jacques is back on the road to try some Whataburger(?) before getting into the actual topics…
2 Hard 2 Pass PodcastA'ja Wilson's Legend Grows, Dream Music Festivals, Sneakers Easy To Buy - 2 Hard 2 Pass Podcast - Episode 058
Got questions, send it to our mailbag: 2hard2passpodcast@gmail.com If you could launch a dream music festival, what are the five headliners you would pick to…
2 Hard 2 Pass PodcastCoolKicks LA Mess, Virgil Abloh x Nike, Converse Shai 001 Sells Out - 2 Hard 2 Pass Podcast - Episode 057
Got questions, send it to our mailbag: 2hard2passpodcast@gmail.com Happy Filipino American History Month as the Juan and Jacques talk about Joilibee and a golf…
2 Hard 2 Pass PodcastPlaystation x Reebok Delivers, Air Jordan 11 30th Anniversary Falls Short - 2 Hard 2 Pass Podcast - Episode 056
Got questions, send it to our mailbag: 2hard2passpodcast@gmail.com It’s a sad week over at the podcast as Jacques is still reeling from Team USA’s Ryder Cup…
2 Hard 2 Pass PodcastThe Reebok Angel Reese 1 Is A Win For The Brand - 2 Hard 2 Pass Podcast - Episode 055
Got questions, send it to our mailbag: 2hard2passpodcast@gmail.com The Reebok Angel Reese 1 sold out on Reebok’s website and people still found a way to hate…
2 Hard 2 Pass PodcastKyrie's Cowboy Sneaker Boots Are The Future (?) - 2 Hard 2 Pass Podcast - Episode 054
Got questions, send it to our mailbag: 2hard2passpodcast@gmail.com Juan is dying inside as sneaker cowboy boots infiltrate his world while Jacques takes on a…
2 Hard 2 Pass PodcastVans Copies Chanel, Oasis At The Rose Bowl, Golf's Great Debate - 2 Hard 2 Pass Podcast - Episode 053
Got questions, send it to our mailbag: 2hard2passpodcast@gmail.com It’s the mixed bag episode with Jacques and Juan covering everything from golf to Oasis to…
2 Hard 2 Pass PodcastWhat Made The LeBron James Sneaker Mount Rushmore? - 2 Hard 2 Pass Podcast - Episode 052
Got questions, send it to our mailbag: 2hard2passpodcast@gmail.com It’s the (belated) one-year anniversary episode of the podcast and Juan and Jacques are…
2 Hard 2 Pass PodcastWill Nike's SNKRS Reserve Preorder Program Work? - 2 Hard 2 Pass Podcast - Episode 051
Got questions, send it to our mailbag: 2hard2passpodcast@gmail.com Happy belated Mamba Day to everybody who celebrates. Jacques was in attendance for the Mamba…
2 Hard 2 Pass PodcastIs Nike Swapping Out Off-White For Virgil Abloh? - 2 Hard 2 Pass Podcast - Episode 050
Got questions, send it to our mailbag: 2hard2passpodcast@gmail.com So the Lakers Mount Rushmore had plenty of people talking and Juan makes it up to Jacques…