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Zenanigans, the raddest radio show bringing you the freshest '80s vibes. We're diving deep into the untold tales of 80s kicks and culture. From dope designs and streetstyle legends that shaped what we wear today.
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February 14, 2025
<p>From the boardrooms of <strong>Nike HQ</strong> to the <strong>streets of Baltimore</strong>, this is the <strong>epic second half</strong> of the Air Force 1 saga—the moment that <strong>transformed a sneaker into a $28 billion empire</strong>.</p><p><br /></p><p>Nike thought they were done with the <strong>Air Force 1</strong>—but <strong>Baltimore wasn’t</strong>. After the <strong>Three Amigos</strong> convinced Nike to give the sneaker one last shot, the real challenge began: making the <strong>Color of the Month Club</strong> a success. With <strong>everything on the line</strong>, local sneakerheads, hustlers, and hip-hop heads turned every release into an <strong>event</strong>, proving that this wasn’t just a shoe—it was <strong>a movement</strong>.</p><p><br /></p><p>Meanwhile, Jamal, the kid who started this journey dreaming of a pair, finds himself at the heart of the sneaker revolution. But <strong>success comes with a price</strong>—rivalries heat up, friendships are tested, and even his <strong>biggest idol turns into his biggest critic</strong>.</p><p><br /></p><p>-------</p><p><br /></p><p>Air Force One Documentary: https://youtu.be/-yu7a3tqFdY</p><p><br /></p><p>-------</p><p><br /></p><p>This episode is brought to you by Zenzai, your favorite retro sneaker brand you've never heard of: Good for globe, bad for the boring.</p><p><br /></p><p><strong>Get on the waitlist for our first drop in 2025 and save 25% once we launch: www.zenz.ai</strong></p><p><br /></p><p>-------</p><p><br /></p><p>This episode was crafted with the assistance of AI, but every creative choice was made by humans—AI was just the tool, not the storyteller.</p><p><br /></p>
February 14, 2025
<p><strong>Nike’s $28 Billion Mistake: The Sneaker That Refused to Die</strong></p><p>In 1983, Nike made a decision that should’ve buried the Air Force 1 forever. They discontinued the sneaker, believing it had run its course—just another shoe in the endless churn of new releases. But Baltimore had other plans. The streets weren’t just wearing the AF1s; they were living in them. What happened next was an underground sneaker revolution, led by three fearless shop owners who refused to take “no” for an answer.</p><p><br /></p><p>This is the untold story of <strong>hustle, heart, and one of the biggest blunders in sneaker history</strong>—a decision that nearly erased what would become a <strong>$28 billion icon</strong>. From Jamal, a Baltimore teen hustling for his first pair, to the legendary “Three Amigos” who fought to bring them back, this episode dives deep into <strong>the sneaker that defied corporate logic and became a streetwear legend</strong>.</p><p><br /></p><p>Strap in—because without this story, <strong>sneaker culture as we know it might not exist</strong>.</p><p><br /></p><p>-------</p><p><br /></p><p>Air Force One Documentary: https://youtu.be/-yu7a3tqFdY</p><p><br /></p><p>-------</p><p><br /></p><p>This episode is brought to you by Zenzai, your favorite retro sneaker brand you've never heard of: Good for globe, bad for the boring.</p><p><br /></p><p><strong>Get on the waitlist for our first drop in 2025 and save 25% once we launch: www.zenz.ai</strong></p><p><br /></p><p>-------</p><p><br /></p><p>This episode was crafted with the assistance of AI, but every creative choice was made by humans—AI was just the tool, not the storyteller.</p>
December 11, 2024
<p>Set in the fast-paced world of 1986, follow Max, a young Nike designer, as he faces the ultimate challenge—creating a sneaker that could keep up with the multi-sport athlete. With guidance from the legendary Tinker Hatfield and the iconic John McEnroe testing his creation, Max's journey is a thrilling tale of late-night breakthroughs, creative grit, and a bold vision that changed sports footwear forever.</p><p><br></p><p>-------</p><p><br></p><p>Air Force One Documentary: https://youtu.be/-yu7a3tqFdY</p><p><br></p><p>-------</p><p><br></p><p>This episode is brought to you by Zenzai, your favorite retro sneaker brand you've never heard of: Good for globe, bad for the boring.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Get on the waitlist for our first drop in 2025 and save 25% once we launch: www.zenz.ai</strong></p><p><br></p><p>-------</p><p><br></p><p>This episode was crafted with the assistance of AI, but every creative choice was made by humans—AI was just the tool, not the storyteller.</p>
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