Sips and Sneaks created by AJ and SJ, to demystify the intimidating landscapes of both Wine and Sneakers. Topics include Wine and Sneakers but everything in between, from food to sports to even pop culture. Grab a glass and lace up every Tuesday and Friday as they make both more relatable and more fun. Because Life’s better with new shoes and great wine!
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The fellas are doing something a little different to start the program. They’re kicking off the episode with 5 sneaks that just happen to be dropping this week. SJ gives everyone the need to know details, including when they’re dropping, the price, resell value, the sole verdict, and if they’re fire or fugazi. Then they each pick their one shoe tha…
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It’s a loaded episode today as the folks are covering everything from Rosé to Taco Bell. First, AJ kicks things off with a Rosé from France, in hopes to improve Rosé’s street cred with the fellas. Find out what the wine reminds them of and what to pair with it, with the ATZ pairing seggy. From there, SJ shares another successful drop that he can’t …
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Sprintz Episode 61: Dinos, Cuties, and Water Parks
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36:52The fellas are kicking off Sprintz #61 with a sneaker from a polarizing figure. Set to drop this later this week, SJ has everyone covered with the second installment of the Drop Deets. Find out not just if they are going for them, but also SJ’s success with this creator’s drops and also a wine comp too. From there, AJ fills everyone in on a new way…
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Sprintz Episode 60: Santorini, Crudités, and As Seen On TV
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39:23For Sprintz #60, the fellas are discussing a wine from a part of the world SJ recently visited. The two unpack his time abroad, and break down the wine with dueling ATZ’s. Find out who has the best progressive meal, and what category the wine falls into. From there, SJ shares a shoe that has captivated the sneaker game, despite a shaky debut. Come …
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Sprintz Episode 59: Ballistic, Liners, and Dire Wolves
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34:17Sprintz #59 kicks off with SJ sharing a Jordan Low, re-releasing after 10 years. Hear the not so subtle difference that has him excited. Plus, its the debut of Drop Deets, all the most important facts you need to know for the upcoming drops. From there, AJ is sharing a new wine experience he took part in, that frankly, he can’t recommend enough. He…
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Sprintz Episode 58: Soy Sauce, Dried Fruit, and Dabbles
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38:17Sprintz #58 kicks off with a wine from a new region for the fellas, Mexico! They discuss the impressive and thriving region and break it down with everyone’s favorite pairing segment, the ATZ. It gets off the rails, with their thoughts on water balloon fights. From there, SJ shares his performance review of his recently copped Kobe 8 ‘What the’ Pro…
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Sprintz Episode 57: What the?, Skittles, and Swords
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39:07The fellas are back in the booth for another Sprintz Episode. After a brief break, they’re back for a fresh new episode. SJ kicks things off with another successful Kobe drop, his third this year! Hear why he’s most excited about this re-released pair and how he plans to ball in them. From there, AJ shares his go-to Sip for the Spring and Summer mo…
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With the fellas dispersed this week, it’s time for another mash up pod! We are looking back on some of the moments from the year so far. In this edition, there are Duels, ATZ’s, Best in the Wild’s, Reviews, and much more. There is bound to be something in here for everybody. With all mash up pods, feel free to jump around and pick your own adventur…
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Sip Sessions Episode 1: Saratoga and Pinot
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51:15The fellas are doing something a little different today on Sips and Sneaks. With SJ out, it’s the debut of Sip Sessions, presented by Sips and Sneaks. Half interview, half guest co-host, AJ has his friend Dan S. sliding into the booth to fill SJ’s shoes. It’s a session where they talk about a Sip, a Sip session. Don’t worry though, SJ will be back …
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Sprintz Episode 56: Newcomb, Asterisk, and Retro Games
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34:38In classic Sips and Sneaks fashion, the fellas are late on Air Max Day but are still trying to celebrate the festivities. SJ shares potentially the Air Max drop of the year and it has the fellas feeling nostalgic. Tune in to see if he goes for them and if he wants to see them in hand. From there, AJ shares a new Best Sip in the Wild that might be h…
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Sprintz Episode 55: Cursive, Cranberries, and Cheese Courses
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31:18After a quick update on their bracket, Sprintz 55 kicks off with a new wine, from a grape the fellas have yet to discuss. They break it down with some Label Talk and everyone’s favorite pairing segment, the ATZ. However, things get contentious, as SJ is NOT a fan of AJ’s Zert. From there, SJ shares a tale from his recent endeavors shopping for deal…
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Sprintz Episode 54: Clubs, Head Nods, and PEs
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34:54March Madness has begun, and the fellas are talking Player Edition’s, commonly known as PEs. SJ shares not one, not two, but three historic PEs that everyone should at least be aware of, and some alternate options as well. From there, AJ shares his Best Sip in the Wild, and it’s fair to say, he was missing his co-host over the break. They wrap up w…
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Quarterly Mash Up Part 2: The Sneaks Edition
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42:22It’s time for another mash up episode, but this time, it’s the Sneaks edition! That’s right, the fellas have put together part 2 of the quarterly mash up, but now, they’re highlighting the different Sneaks mentioned so far this year. The two got you covered with Sneakers of the Episode, Best in the Wild, Sneak Reviews, halftime shows, and even bonu…
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Quarterly Mash Up Part 1: The Sips Edition
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57:25It’s time for another mash up episode, Sips edition! That’s right, the fellas have put together another mash up episode, highlighting the different Sips mentioned so far this year. We got wines, cocktails, battles, ATZ pairings, Sip Reviews, Best Sips in the Wild, and even Worst Sips too. There is bound to be something for everyone here. For all th…
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Sprintz Episode 53: Spikes, Barons, and Crosswords
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31:51For Sprintz 53, SJ kicks things off with a Jordan retro drop, that the GOAT never actually wore on court. Hear why the fellas are actually on the same side for once on the sneaker and let us know how you feel about the model. From there, AJ shares his Best Sip in the Wild after a long, overdue, journey. They close out with everyone’s favorite one m…
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Sprintz Episode 52: Curve, Cliff, and Golf Carts
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38:11For Sprintz #52 the fellas enjoy a Sip everyone needs to seek out. AJ is so bullish that he believes it will crack the top 10, maybe the top 5 of their Sip Rankings. They break it down with some label talk and a special ATZ pairing segment focused on entrees. From there, SJ shares the best sneak he saw in the wild and it’s the debut of the Fast 5, …
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Sprintz Episode 51: Pegs, Picnics, and Heists
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35:38Sprintz 51 is picking up from the end of last episode with another Wine Duel, this time featuring a couple Champagne’s from prior episodes. They’re not just any champagnes, but two champagnes that are tied on our Sip Rankings! They break down the obvious differences before getting to the more fun, artisanal differences. But before all that, SJ shar…
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Sprintz Episode 50: Old Friends, Duels, and Pizza Boxes
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35:48Sprintz Episode 50 is a doozy. First, SJ gets everyone ready for the weekend with an iconic drop that has some rich history. Tune in to hear how this re-release got him into sneakers to begin with. AJ shares his best sip in the wild this week, and yes, it actually is a SIP this time. And of course we got everyone’s favorite 1 minute reading, SJ’s s…
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Sprintz Episode 49: Galaxy, Tactician, and Art Class
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37:17For Sprintz 49, AJ is bringing a wine that he hopes will get white wines off the hot seat with SJ. They go through some of the ideal pairings, actually from the producer itself, and also drink with their eyes first, because it’s the return of Label Talk. From there, SJ shares his Best Sneak in the Wild and it’s a doozy. Hear what the fellas would t…
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Sprintz Episode 48: Lines, Cold Stone, and Brain Cells
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28:59Sprintz 48 kicks off with a sneaker that had a surprise release this past weekend. The fellas discuss how long they’d wait in line for and the act of waiting in line in general. Hear why they think you’re the coolest around if you’re able to shred in the Sneaker of the Episode. From there, AJ shares his Best Sip in the Wild and it was certified cru…
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Sprintz Episode 47: Chips, Mids, and Peter Pan
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35:18The fellas are continuing their efforts to get back into the good graces of the Italian listeners. This time, they are featuring their first Italian white wine of the program and are breaking it down with an ATZ special, perfect for all app lovers. From there, SJ shares not 1 but 2 best sneakers in the wild and hear why they both hate one style in …
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Sprintz Episode 46: StrangeLove, Walls, and Matching Pairs
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35:52It’s a special Valentine’s Day edition of Sips and Sneaks for Sprintz #46. SJ leads off the show with a Jordan 1 dropping this weekend. Hear why it's not just the perfect shoe for the family but also for the couple that likes to match. Plus, there’s a bonus sneaker! SJ revisits a SB Dunk collab that dropped a few years back that is most definitely …
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Sprintz Episode 45: Grower, Ketchup, and Kendrick
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35:34The fellas are celebrating the Eagles Super Bowl Victory on Sprintz #45. They start the show out of their lane a little, and break down the game with some birds talk. Please feel free to skip ahead if needed. With the victory, they of course have to enjoy some champagne, and it happens to be their first grower champagne. From there, SJ gives his th…
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Sprintz Episode 44: Trades, Clubs, and Luka
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32:44For Sprintz #44, SJ shares the latest Luka trade that rocked the NBA and gives us a breakdown of the Jordan Luka 3s. Come for their thoughts on the trade, but stay for AJ’s attempt to put the trade into wine terms for everyone. Also, tune in to see why SJ is intrigued about putting the Luka 3s into his on-court arsenal. From there, AJ shares his re…
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Sprintz Episode 43: Hannibal, Peas, and Spongebob
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38:56Sprintz #43 starts out with an apology to not just an entire region but more specifically an entire country. AJ is apologizing to the fine country of Italy, for having on only one wine from the homeland up until this point. They breakdown their first Chianti with a twist on everyone’s favorite pairing segment, the ATZ. From there SJ shares a wild s…
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Sprintz Episode 42: Ruby, Wonka, and Fat Washed
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32:17For Sprintz #42, SJ is sharing some ultra-rare Nike SB Dunks that less than 100 people were surprise gifted this month. Hear why SJ LOVES the move but stay for what the fellas think Nike should do next. From there AJ shares not only his Best Sip in the Wild, but also his Worst Sip in the Wild. It’s true, sometimes you have to go backwards to go for…
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Sprintz Episode 41: Crest, Cleats, and the Birds
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32:43The fellas are in a celebratory mood for Sprintz episode 41 as their Eagles are going to their second Super Bowl in 3 years. As a result, the Sip of the episode had to be at least celebratory. They break down their second Champagne of the program with the first Label Talk of 2025. They then round out with not one, but 2 Best Sneakers of the Wild, o…
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Sprintz Episode 40: Ships, Kiwis, and 1985
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32:07For this Sprintz episode, the fellas discuss the new 85 Bred Dropping next month. A definite grail on anyone's list, but will it be too tough to cop? Hear how the fellas feel on the drop and if they think they have any chance, despite it being the Year of the Drop. From there, AJ shares the Best Sip in the Wild, and its a wine that all natty wine l…
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Sprintz Episode 39: Chet, Spirit, and War Chants
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33:04For Sprintz #39, the fellas are enjoying a wine from the son of a certified GOAT, from Beaujolais. But does the wine live up to the Father’s legacy? The fellas break it down to see if it lives up to the high expectations, with the first Fab 5 of 2025. From there, SJ shares his Best Sneaker in the Wild and something is not adding up. The math defini…
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Sprintz Episode 38: Slippers, Roadies, and Crates
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33:46The fellas are back with a jam packed episode for Sprintz 38. SJ shares the latest slipper coming from Kanye, which leads to a brief history of Ye’s impact on the sneaker game. From there, AJ shares a new Best Sip in the Wild with some amaro that turns out to be tricky to pronounce. They wrap up with a bonus sneaker that is dropping this weekend, t…
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Sprintz Episode 37: Cults, Gas, and Free Samples
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34:52The fellas are back with the first Sip forward Sprintz of 2025! AJ thinks he found the winter white wine for everyone, despite SJ being skeptical. They break it down with the first ATZ of 2025. From there, SJ shares the Best Sneaker in the Wild he’s come across recently and an unreal story about the last time he played ball. As always, please Like …
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Sprintz Episode 36: Eggplant, Wild, and Welcome Drinks
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33:24The fellas are back in the booth for the first new episode of 2025. They are setting the tone early with a rundown of Jordan Drops this year they have their eye on. From there, SJ shares a Kobe dropping that is perhaps the ultimate tease. They wrap up with a new segment, The Best in the Wild: Sip edition, that has AJ reminiscing on a sip from Winte…
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Sips and Sneaks is back after a brief holiday break! For the first episode of 2025 the fellas put together a mash up of some of the highlights from 2024. This mash up includes inside jokes, drafts, and much more! With all mash up episodes, feel free to bounce around and pick your own adventure. The fellas will be back back in the booth next time to…
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Sprintz Episode 34: Crease, Sinister, and Black Tears
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45:39The fellas are back for a Christmas edition of Sips and Sneaks. AJ kicks things off with the wine he thinks would rip on Christmas. The fellas break it down with label talk, setting the scene, and a special ATZ Seggy, Christmas Day edition. From there, SJ concludes his Holiday Sneaker Series, and this time he's talking about stocking stuffers. Stil…
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Sprintz Episode 33: Canary, Tectonic, and Elves
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31:51The fellas are back in the booth after the audible last week and AJ is bringing a wine that might be perfect for your Christmas Eve Dinner next week. The two break it down with the return of the ATZ, the pairing segment you need. From there, SJ shares a sneaker dropping with a ties to basketball, football, and maybe soccer; definitely watch this sp…
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Sprintz Episode 32: Holiday Sneaker Series parts 1 & 2
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49:55For Sprintz Episode 32 the fellas had to call an audible. Our sneaker guide, SJ, was too sick to make it to the booth. Don't worry he'll be fine, but for today , it's a mash up of our Holiday Sneaker Series. We got parts 1 and 2 back to back. In part 1, SJ covers a couple classics that you can't go wrong with for anyone on your list this Holiday SZ…
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Sprintz Episode 31: Distressed, Billie, and Youth Sizes
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34:22The fellas are continuing their Holiday Sneaker Series, and SJ is shouting out the ladies. We got picks, sizes, and tips on what to go for this Holiday SZN. Whether for a SO, a family member, or yourself, you won't wanna miss the breakdown. There is no sip review, but don't worry we still got ya covered with a new batch of Sip questions, this time …
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Sprintz Episode 30: Delicate, Bocce, and Cuban Sandos
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34:29For Sprintz#30 the fellas are discussing the Sip they actually had with their Thanksgiving turkey. They discuss why it worked and break it down with a new Fab 5 of questions for the Sip. SJ shares 3 sneakers everyone needs to be aware of in 3 minutes. And they wrap up with not one but two Sip reviews, the last of the Thanksgiving Sip Series. As alw…
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Sprintz Episode 29: Picker, Pegasus, and Classics
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34:40The fellas are back together for another edition of Sips and Sneaks! The two recap their Thanksgiving and the sips they both enjoyed. Tune in to see if they stuck to the Thanksgiving Sip Series or not. Before that though, SJ debuts a new holiday sneaker series. He starts by going through how to pick shoes out for someone and the classics everyone s…
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Sprintz Episode 28: The Thanksgiving Mash Up
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40:03It's time for another Mash up Pod! For this edition of Sips and Sneaks, it's a mash up of highlights from the Thanksgiving Sip Series, along with some Sneaker Talk over the last month. We hope everyone had a happy and healthy holiday and really enjoyed the Sip Series. Don't worry, the fellas will be back with a brand new episode next week. As alway…
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Sprintz Episode 27: Averna, White Flags, and Pies
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31:11It's officially Thanksgiving Week and the fellas are pumped! It's the conclusion of the Thanksgiving Sip Series, and the two have on a sip to cure your upset stomach during Thanksgiving. It's the second amaro on the progrum and AJ is poised to better their first one. They break it down by Setting the Scene and a special ATZ Pie pairing seggy. From …
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Sprintz Episode 26: Nouveau, Gobbler, and Leftovers
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35:57The Thanksgiving Sip Series rolls on with Sip#4 of 5. It's the Sip most have been waiting for, the ideal Sip for the feast, of course the fellas had to go with some Beaujolais. The stars aligned and the fellas celebrate Beaujolais Nouveau day. They break down the wine by Setting the Scene and a ATZ Turkey Leftover seggy. From there, SJ shares a dro…
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Sprintz Episode 25: Water, Sides, and Home Runs
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34:55We are officially halfway through the Thanksgiving Sip Series, with Sip #3 of 5 on Sprintz Episode 25. Some might say the most important sip, the fellas go the domestic route for this go around. The two break it down by Setting the Scene, and an ATZ pairing seggy focused on side dishes. From there, the two go thru a questionable wine and sneaker co…
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Sprintz 24: Depends, Grapefruit, and Tiny Napkins
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34:24For Sprintz #24, the fellas continue with Sip #2 of the Thanksgiving Sip Series, and they're going with some Champagne. The first champagne of the progrum, the two break it down and set the scene for TDAY with a bonus grazing board pairing segment. From there, SJ recaps everyone on his recent record with drops, including a shock drop Thursday. They…
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Sprintz Episode 23: Adjacent, Parades, and Botanicals
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31:45The fellas are starting a new Sip Series, a countdown of the 5 sips to enjoy on Thanksgiving day. For Sprintz 23, they start with an easy drinking Vermouth Spritz. Hear why AJ think it's the perfect sip to start a day full of eating and drinking, and why SJ isn't the biggest fan of vermouth. SJ wraps up the episode with some sneaker-adjacent talk. …
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Sprintz Episode 22: Fear, NDAs, and Free Shouts!
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31:03Sprintz Episode 22 starts with SJ sharing a Jordan 4, that's set to be re-released later this month. A lover of the Jordan, the fellas break it down with the return of the Fab 5. From there, AJ explains a concept of the wine game, that might be considered replica-adjacent to the sneaker scene. They close it out with everyone's favorite 1 minute rea…
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Sprintz Episode 21: Perrin, Pitt, and Weighted Vests
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29:24For Sprintz Episode 21, the fellas are breaking down their third straight blend, this time coming from a powerhouse family in France. Hear why AJ thinks SJ is gonna flip for it. Plus, they break it down with a special ATZ. From there, SJ answers some sneaker questions from the loyal listeners. Sprintz episodes are shorter in length, but still the s…
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Sprintz Episode 20: Wu, Fence, and Leftover Candy
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33:16For Sprintz Episode 20, SJ shares a sneaker that he is on the fence about. A cult-classic that is about to drop, hear why he is torn, even though most seem hyped. AJ helps everyone out with any leftover candy they might have, by offering some ideal pairings with previous sips. They close it out with SJ's review of his first ever natty wine. Sprintz…
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Sprintz Episode 19: Nerthus, Strips, and the Association
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31:23The fellas are back Sprinting and AJ brings a natty wine that has SJ confused but impressed from the jump. The two break it down with some Label Talk and a new Fab 5 of questions for the sip. They wrap up with some sneaker talk with SJ sharing a couple player edition shoes that folks should be aware of with the start of the NBA Season. Sprintz epis…
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For Sprintz #18, it is another sneaker focused Sprintz, and SJ has a doozy in store. We are revisiting another flightposite, plus SJ schools everyone on different types of shock drops. AJ shares some Sip News coming from a couple celebrities, one polarizing and a duo on their list of white whales guests. SJ closes it out with another all time Sip R…
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