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Got questions, send it to our mailbag: [email protected] Big surprise, Jacques and Juan love the Nike Kobe 6 Protro Ring Night PE that Jalen Brunson wore during the New York Knicks championship banner raising. But before they get to that, Jacques talks about his experience beta testing a new golf shoe while Juan has more thoughts about writing a video game review for the first time in a long time.

Got questions, send it to our mailbag: [email protected] Jacques and Juan finally get around to finally fixing Jordan Brand (finally), but before they fix what’s going on with the Jumpman, they attend a Call of Duty event in Los Angeles and how in-person events is the evolution of how to bring people into gaming. And for reasons, Jacques went fencing against an Olympic medalist. Spoiler: it did not end well.

Got questions, send it to our mailbag: [email protected] Jacques and Juan are both home this week and they talk about their experiences in Wisconsin and Complexion, two things that could not be any more different. Then they share their thoughts on the Nike Caitlin 1 and the wild narratives that are flying about the success of the launch.

Got questions, send it to our mailbag: [email protected] Jacques is on the road to check out the Nike Caitlin 1 in New York City before ending up in Kohler, Wisconsin for reasons that will be clear soon. Juan has some questions and concerns about the Caitlin 1 before diving into what’s going with Pharrell and the next iteration of the adidas Jellyfish before wondering if Nike and Shai-Gilgeous Alexander are really going to drop the Shai 001 with Nike branding.

Got questions, send it to our mailbag: [email protected]  It was an eventful week for Juan as he got to open up a box of Pokemon cards at the opening of Tom Brady card shop in Century City, but not everybody was happy with his box breaking performance. He’s also got impressions for the Switch 2 version of Diablo IV and a lot of things to say about Nike’s supposed downfall and how Caitlin Clark is not the savior as some are pointing her out to be. Oh, and Jacques is in this episode too.

Got questions, send it to our mailbag: [email protected] It’s episode 100 with Jacques Slade and Juan Martinez coming to you live from Anaheim, Detroit, and Jacques’ studio. They recap their respective eventful weekend that included trips to Blizzcon and The Black Footwear Forum. Be sure to the check out Juan’s interview with actor and Blizzcon MC Khleo Thomas in the episode where they talk about upcoming games and some sneaker talk too.

Got questions, send it to our mailbag: [email protected] The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina Of Time remake is here and Juan cleared the floor to share his thoughts on one of the most anticipated games of the year, which also happens to be his pick for the greatest of all-time. They switch things up with a discussion about Alexandra Eala’s star turn at the US Open and how Filipino fans are showing up and showing out for her good and bad. Finally, Jacques has a different take on who is benefiting more from the adidas partnership between Anthony Edwards and Kimi Antonelli.

Got questions, send it to our mailbag: [email protected] Newcastle supporter Juan is here to talk about his newfound fandom, while Jacques Slade what happened to his friend and podcast partner. But before they get to that, they talk about Naomi Osaka’s instantly iconic fit channeling Allen Iverson, the lack of swag on the PGA Tour, Steph Curry’s first sneakers with Li-Ning, and much more.

Got questions, send it to our mailbag: [email protected] Jacques and Juan are back with a slightly bigger sized episode and they talk about the huge mistake by golf influencers Good Good and the controversy surrounding their Callaway collab advertisement, Dr. Dre allegedly using AI for music production and a deeper conversation about their own thoughts on AI, the excitement and passion over the choices Disney made for their own NFL collab, and more.

If you want to listen to the audio only version, we’re here: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3zJ5PsT6WSkdcpKNgdaNpC Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/2-hard-2-pass-podcast/id1765264204 Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/40892f55-1663-41aa-8faa-1809936b726d/2-hard-2-pass-podcast Got questions, send it to our mailbag: [email protected] It’s a shorter (and audio only) episode today because Jacques has to pack for Florida, despite Juan’s best efforts to hype up the trip, but they cover two big things that have been on their mind lately: the ongoing Lakers sell-off along with accompanying Buss family drama  and the cancellation of LIV Golf’s final event in 2026 that puts the future of the rebel league in doubt.

Got questions, send it to our mailbag: [email protected] It’s time to reminisce about the old days when trading cards were just a hobby, sneaker commercials were funny, and Kobes were the best hooping shoes in the game. Well, at least the Kobes are still the best hooping shoes in the game, but they are getting major updates and a surprising new addition to the Protro line.

Got questions, send it to our mailbag: [email protected] The third chair is back as Alex makes his triumphant return and discuss his role moving forward. After they settle (or don’t settle) on a title, Jacques and Juan talk about how the Air Jordan 11 Green Screen looks like, the Nike Kobe 10 Protro slate dropping this year and next, Victor Wembanyama’s resigning with Nike that includes a signature shoe and logo, and the prospects for Kanye’s return to sneakers with the Yeezy 800. All that and the Nike Kobe 10 Sneaker Mount Rushmore+

Got questions, send it to our mailbag: [email protected] Now that LeBron James is no longer a Laker, does that mean Jacques and Juan will stop talking about him? Just kidding, he lives rent free in the minds of so many people in their lives that they’ll be talking about him even though he’s in Philadelphia. Yeezy slides may or may not be popping up in JD Sports, Caitlin Clark is once again the biggest thing about WNBA All-Star even though her signature sneaker is yet to be available, and then there’s Comic-Con for a quick hit about the MCU. And then for this week’s Mount Rushmore+, it’s time to pick the favorite MCU films of all-time.

Got questions, send it to our mailbag: [email protected] It’s a historic episode of the 2 Hard 2 Pass Podcast as Alexander, Juan’s nephew, joins the show as the first ever permanent (but also temporary) third host. After they introduce Alex, Jacques and Juan talk about their experience with the World Cup, the fallout from The Open Championship before diving into some concern trolling about the Air Jordan 3 True Blue sitting and the “change” to the LaMelo Ball’s PUMA signature shoe line. And for Sneaker Mount Rushmore+, it’s the Jordan “Running Out  Of Ideas” Rushmore, which are moments when Jordan Brand lost the juice.

If you want to listen to the audio only version, we’re here: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3zJ5PsT6WSkdcpKNgdaNpC Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/2-hard-2-pass-podcast/id1765264204 Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/40892f55-1663-41aa-8faa-1809936b726d/2-hard-2-pass-podcast Got questions, send it to our mailbag: [email protected] A$AP Rocky and PUMA gives us a history lesson of why the Suede is cool but can it help elevate the classic sneaker? Jacques and Juan discuss the pros and cons of learning into the past. Speaking of the past, Jordan retros and Jordan Futures are in the news this week and then they discuss the viability of the StockX Mystery Boxes.