Nike CEO Mark Parker’s 48% Pay Raise to $14 Million vs $25k Median Income For Nike Employees
Before we began recording the latest episode of the podcast, we had a long discussion about how to get a job at Nike. On … Read more
Archives: Captivate Podcasts
Can Zion Williamson Make Air Jordans About Performance Again?
For more, join our Patreon page at https://www.patreon.com/sneakerhistory On episode 36, we discuss the recently announced Zion Williamson and Jordan Brand partnership. The $75 … Read more
EP 35 Is Hype Like ComplexCon Killing New Releases? PLUS: Nike Basketball Shoes We Need To Retro
With rumored mishaps and failed releases at the recent ComplexCon event in Chicago, we discuss the current trend of overhyping releases to the point … Read more
EP 34 – The Asterisk On Kanye West’s Billion Dollar YEEZY Empire
Kanye West’s YEEZY brand is worth more than a BILLION dollars, $1.5 in sales by the end of 2019, and he owns it all! … Read more
Russell Westbrook Traded & The New Model For Signature Sneakers & Player Exclusives (Kawhi, PG, etc)
Russell Westbrook gets traded to the Rockets. CP3 goes to OKC. This year more signature sneaker athletes have changed teams more than any other … Read more
EP 32 – Just Do It: Chasing Your Dream To A Career At Nike
In this episode of the podcast, Robbie sits down with Aaron Hankins, who’s journey took him from being a passionate sneaker enthusiast to working … Read more
EP 31 Racists Hack adidas’ Arsenal Jersey Launch & Nike Cancels Their 4th of July Air Max 1 Release
adidas’ launch of customizable Arsenal jerseys goes horribly wrong and Nike cancels the 4th of July Air Max 1 after pressure from social media … Read more
EP 30 – NBA Free Agency Is Shaking Up Signature Sneakers & Jordan Brand’s Roster of Athletes
NBA Free Agency season has only been open for a couple of days and yet, there have been bigger moves this summer than any … Read more
EP 29 – Interview: Colorways Festival Founders Ian Williams and Terrence Watson
On this special episode, Robbie sits down with Terrence Watson and Ian Williams, the creatives behind Colorways, a festival celebrating streetwear culture and the … Read more