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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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00:45:51

Szn 5 Ep. 7 - A breakdown of Hip Hop's best record...

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2024/12/02

After the IG post by 92 Bricks which suggested that Aftermath is the best record label, Anthony and I got talking about the history of the best record labels in rap music. Check out our conversation of the best of the best. A great episode any hip hop enthusiast.

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00:52:59

Szn 5 Ep 6 Stock X admits to selling fakes w/Michael...

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2024/11/29

Stock X admits to selling fake sneakers??? What is going on here. The accusations over the years are apparently true. In this episode, we have our first guest of Szn 5 - Michael Neblett aka Big Mike. We get into the whole Stock X mess, reselling and the the state of the sneaker game.

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00:31:05

Szn 5 Ep 5 The History of the Jordan 3 and the Black...

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2024/11/26

In this episode, we talk about the highly anticipated Jordan 3 Black Cement release along with the history of this critically acclaimed sneaker. From OGs to those new to the game, the Jordan 3 Black Cement remains in the upper echelon of sneakers that shaped the game.

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00:21:07

Szn 5 Ep 4 First reaction to Kendrick Lamar's...

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2024/11/23

New Kung Fun Kenny!!! On November 22nd we got a surprise album from hip hop artist Kendrick Lamar who has dominated much of the headlines in 2024. In this episode, I will share my initial thoughts on the album and how this stacks up against some of Kendrick's previous projects.

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00:14:45

Szn 5 Episode 3 - Saucony x Griselda Collab and the...

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2024/11/23

In this episode, we get into the world of collaborations in sneakers with other brands particularly in music. We will talk about some of the past collabs and where we are today on the heels of the hip hop group Griselda announcing their new partnership with Saucony.

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00:19:44

Szn 5 Ep. 2 Common and Pete Rock and the Hip Hop...

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2024/11/23

In the latest episode, we celebrate this year's hip hop album of the year contender - The Auditorium Vol. 1 by Common and Pete Rock. These two legends of the game have come together to create an album full of soulful and conscious hip hop - essentially hip hop for the soul. We will talk more about the field of Grammy nominees, their two nominations and what this means for the culture.

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00:20:41

Szn 5 Episode 1 - November Jordan Releases and the...

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2024/11/16

We are back!!! Welcome to Season 5 of the Sneaks, Rhymes and Life Podcast. In this episode, we will talk about the great launches happening in November along with the history of the Wu Tang Dunk.

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00:15:12

Szn 3 Ep 20 - The Air Max 95

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2024/09/13

In this episode, I share some of the history of the Air Max 95 and talk about the latest release of the Air Max 95 Toronto.

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00:31:25

Szn 4 Ep 19 - Spike Lee created Mars Blackmon and how...

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2024/07/17

In this episode, as many continue to celebrate the 35th anniversary of the movie Do the Right Thing, I will take you through some of the highlights of director Spike Lee. I will discuss how he has impacted black, hip hop, sneaker, sports and film culture through his work particularly in the creation of fictional character Mars Blackmon.

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00:26:32

Szn 4 Ep 18 - The Countdown Pack Revised

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2024/07/10

In this episode, I discuss some potential ideas Nike could try to reclaim market share including revising the highly celebrated Countdown packs from 2008.

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00:14:21

Szn 4 Ep 17 July Hip Hop Anniversaries and N.O.R.E -...

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2024/07/03

In this episode, share many of the hip hop album anniversaries at the beginning of July. I also highlight the War Report and career of N.O.R.E.

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00:16:58

Szn 4 Ep 16 Kendrick Lamar's Pop Out on Juneteenth -...

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2024/06/26

In this episode, I give you a recap of the Kendrick's Juneteenth Pop Out Concert from music to sneakers to the cultural relevance of the show.

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00:29:18

Szn 4 Ep 15 - Deion Sanders and the Nike DT Max 96

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2024/06/19

In this episode, we talk the recent energy that the Nike DT Max 96 brought to the sneaker community, the history of Deion Sanders and the Diamond Turf series and my once in a lifetime meeting with coach Prime. Some exciting for those sports fans and those that collected sneakers in the 90s.

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00:30:41

Szn 4 Ep 14 - The History of the Jordan 17 and Plus...

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2024/06/11

In this episode, with all of the hype around the Lightning 17, we will discuss the history of the Jordan 17 and what is to come later this year. Also Resale store PLUS, has announced they are closing locations. DT Max 96 is on the way!

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00:22:43

Szn 4 Ep 13 - New Music from Nas+DJ Premier and...

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2024/06/03

In this episode, we will discuss the two new projects on the horizon. The first is one we got wind of during the fall of 2023 where Common announced he is working with Pete Rock on an upcoming project . The first single is called Wise Up. Secondly, on the 30th anniversary of Illmatic in April, Nas and DJ Premier have a new track Define My Name and apparently an album on the way! Shout out to Jeru's Sun Rises in the East who also had its 30th anniversary last week.

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00:09:35

Szn 4 Ep 12 - Best Jordan Releases for Summer '24

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2024/05/31

Jordan Brand has some great releases coming up this summer and in this episode, I will take you through some of the highlights for Summer 2024.

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00:24:40

Szn 4 Ep 11- The Aftermath of the Drake and Kendrick...

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2024/05/29

I told y'all! Rap is a competitive sport in the last episode. Now that the dust has settled somewhat between Kendrick and Drake, is there really a winner to all of this? In this episode, I talk about each track and but really what is next for both of them and hip hop.

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00:15:11

Szn 4 Ep. 9 - Rap is a competitive sport

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2024/04/07

In this episode, with J. Cole's new release Might Delete Later, I talk about the beef between J. Cole, Kendrick Lamar and Drake.

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01:39:59

Szn 4 Ep 9 -Kicks and Hip Hop with Thomas Wade West

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2024/03/08

In this episode, I connect with Thomas Wade West and we sit down and talk everything Hip Hop and Sneakers. One of the best conversations ever on the pod. Check it out!

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00:54:54

Sz 4 Ep 8 - Celebration of 150 episodes and the State...

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2024/03/04

We made it!!! 150 episodes of Sneaks, Rhymes and Life. Thank you to all of the listeners and guest over the last 3 years. Karen joins me as we revisit some of the best moments over the 150 episodes. We also dive into the main topic - the state of the sneaker market.

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