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Sneaks, Rhymes and Life

Lionel K. McDonald Jr.

This podcast is hosted by your truly, Lionel K. McDonald Jr and I will discuss Sneakers, Rhymes and Life. Hip Hop, Sneakers and Life (family, sports, pop culture etc) make me who I am. I will share guests, opinions and hopefully we can learn together.

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00:10:49

Szn 5 Ep 28 - Giving Flowers to J Dilla

Sneaks, Rhymes and Life ·

2025/03/01

In this episode, I share a brief history of J Dilla as February comes to a close and give him his flowers.

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00:35:19

Szn 5 Ep 27 - Wu Tang is forever and so is Diana Taurasi

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2025/02/28

All good things come to an end. Wu Tang announces their final time they clan will be on tour this year - the Final Chamber. The most decorated Women's basketball player of all time, Diana Taurasi announces her retirement after 20 years. On this episode, we celebrate both Wu and DT. My worlds collide this week as two of my legends call it an end of a chapter.

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00:16:48

Szn 5 Ep 26 - Rap Artists with the best 4 Album runs

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2025/02/19

Just like the titles says, I take a deep dive into the top 4 album runs from the rap game's elite

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00:42:07

Szn 5 Episode 25 - Sneaks, Rhymes and Building a...

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2025/02/12

This is a fun episode. In this episode, I collaborate with Entrepreneur Unlimited host and friend Tahnee Hipel. We talk about building a brand, staying authentic and take a deep dive to the my brand Sneaks, Rhymes and Life.

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00:39:14

Szn 5 Ep 24 - Unpacking Kendrick Lamar's Super Bowl...

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2025/02/12

In this episode, I talk about everything Super Bowl - what happened in the game and unpack everything that was Kendrick Lamar's Performance

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00:18:55

Szn 5 Ep 23 - It's Super Bowl Weekend

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2025/02/09

In this episode, I discuss the Metallic 5 Madness, Kendrick performing at Halftime of Super Bowl LIX and my thoughts on who wins the Super Bowl today.

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00:21:40

Szn 5 Ep 22 My list of Best Rapper by Year 1984-2024

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2025/02/08

This is a fun episode to really get your mind going. Let's start the debate. Inspired by Complex's best rapper by year, I give you my own list choosing the top emcee by year over a 40 year period.

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00:25:26

Szn 5 Ep 21 - Kendrick, Beyonce and Doechii and my...

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2025/02/06

In this episode, I will share my reactions to the winners and losers from the 67th edition of the Grammys. You might not like the Grammys but there were some interesting takeaways from the event.

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00:24:53

Szn 5 Ep 19 - Top 10 albums in 2024 for the OGs

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2025/01/24

In this episode, I share my final notes on music in 2024 and highlight the key albums for the OGs. It has been a hot topic for many people on the standards we hold 80s and 90s to when they drop new music the 2020s. I open the discussion a new category of music that many people have discussed including LL Cool J - Rap Contemporary or Post Modern Rap.

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00:20:16

Szn 5 Ep. 18 - Bred Jordan 1 1985 is limited to 10K...

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2025/01/22

In this episode, I review the stunning news that the Jordan 1 Bred (Banned) is going to be limited to only 23 doors on a limited pair count (feels like Titanium XX3 all over again). What does mean for securing a pair and the rest of the energy launches for Jordan Brand in this 40th year of business. Recorded live at Henry's Camera's Studio 185!!!

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00:12:55

Szn 5 Ep 17 - Commanders beat the Lions and the Power...

Sneaks, Rhymes and Life ·

2025/01/19

In the episode, I talk about the Commanders big win the divisional round and the power of music.

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00:59:25

Szn 5 Ep 16 - Jordan Brand in 2025 w/Thomas Wade...

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2025/01/17

Jordan Brand and Nike are celebrating 40 years in the game in 2025 and to commemorate the big they are opening the vault and dropping an unpresented number of sneakers. But is it too much? Will this turn the sneaker game back in Nike's favour? We will deep dive into this topic with the help of today's panel - Thomas Wade West and Phillip Dos Santos (solepurpose) from Toronto and Andre Johnson (Dretheshoegod) from Chicago. Cant miss this episode!

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00:14:24

Szn 5 Ep 15 Is the Anta Kai 1 Speed the best...

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2025/01/14

In this episode, I show love to the people at Anta for their creation of the best basketball sneaker on the market - signature sneaker for one Kyrie Irving, the Anta Kai 1 Speed.

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00:17:04

Szn 5 Episode 14 January Sneaker Releases including...

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2025/01/10

In this episode, I talk about the beginning of one of the biggest years in sneakers with Nike's 40th anniversary. January has some bangers and I will take you through some of the January heat to keep you warm with all of these frigid temperatures across much of North America. Kobes, Diamond Turf and Jordan 3 Black Cat (sort of) among others.

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00:22:31

Szn 5 Ep 13 - Joey Bada$$ takes a stand vs Kendrick...

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2025/01/10

In this episode, I talk about Joey Bada$$ dropping the Ruler's Back, a track that takes dead aim at Kendrick Lamar and TDE. Do we have a modern day East Coast/West Coast beef coming our way? Check out the episode to hear my thoughts.

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01:03:58

Szn 5 Ep 12 Top 10 Sneaker releases in 2024 - The OG...

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2024/12/28

This is a special one and strictly for the homies. There have been some amazing collaborations so far in Season 5 and this one might be the best. Professor aka Uncle Skoola joins the podcast as we break the 10 best sneaker releases for 2024 exclusively for the OG collectors.

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00:24:00

Szn 5 Ep 11 - Sneakernomics - The Jordan 12 Blueberry...

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2024/12/20

In this episode, I will discuss the Jordan 12 Blueberry release. and the Law of Supply and Demand in Sneaker world

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01:50:57

Szn 5 Ep 10 The Best Albums in Hip Hop in 1994 with...

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2024/12/16

In this deluxe episode, dive deep into one of the greatest years of hip hop culture as it turns 30 years old - 1994. One of the our favourite guests, David Nagayo returns and we break down this epic year of music. It is deep episode but it has something for everyone full of history notes and stories. This year truly helped shape the culture we know today. If you are fan of 90s rap, this is a must listen!!

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00:14:02

Szn 5 Ep 9 - The Legend of the Jordan 11

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2024/12/12

n this episode, we talk about the history of the Legendary Jordan 11 with the anticipated Jordan 11 Legend Blue releasing on December 14th 2024.

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01:41:01

Szn 5 Episode 8 - Everything Jay-Z with Isaac Owusu

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2024/12/04

Shawn Carter aka Jay-Z turns 55 on December 4th. Isaac Owusu joins the podcast as we peel the layers back on the rap career, discography, controversies and business ventures of one of the most important figures in hip hop history.

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