OSD-Obsessive Sneaker Disorder

The OSD Crew is joined by Chef of GourmetKickz, who discusses the website, following his passion, and his new website-AF1King.com, which features the latest gourmet delicacies.....the Copperhead Foamposites! Also joining the Crew on Ep204....Nightwing & Brian of Sneakerfiles.com (stay on your toes with Sneakerfiles on Twitter) discuss the comparison video they created comparing the Air Jordan XI "Cool Grey" sneakers that were purchased before the sneakers' official release, and those that were purchased when the sneakers were released at retailers around the USA. Peep the full video here . And, last but certainly not least, the Crew is joined by Matt from NiceKicks.com who discussed the inspiration behind the New Balance 1500s, which release at midnight (CST) on 12/16/11.

We took a few weeks off to allow the sleepers to catch-up and wipe the sleep out their eyes! Shit, we knew we had to give you time to strike it from the back like matches, bro! LOL. Back doing what only the OSD Crew can do so eloquently, we talk sneakers and back it up with opinions that really matter! Listen to the live show every Wednesday at 9:30 pm EST or listen to the podcast at http://osdlive.com/osd-talk-show. Have a topic that you'd like us to discuss, send us an email to info@osdlive(.)com.

Stepping in the booth with our fat laces in our kicks, and our hats tipped to the side, the OSD Crew discusses the relevance of A Bathing Ape sneakers, and what folks think about the brand....past, present and future. Listen to the live show every Wednesday at 9:30 pm EST or listen to the podcast at http://osdlive.com/osd-talk-show. Have a topic that you'd like us to discuss, send us an email to info@osdlive(.)com.

In this Episode 201, we are joined by the Creator of SneakerTube.tv, and OSD's resident 5-hour Energy drinker, Premium Pete, who announced the WINNERS of the Represent Your SneakerHOOD Pt. 3 [Back to School Edition] video contest. [[Special Bonus]] The Top 3 Winners â?? SNKRFANATIC15, VanessaPYS & eMac will also receive Harper Perennial books valued up to $400 each to donate to a school or library of their choice. Listen to the live show every Wednesday at 9:30 pm EST or listen to the podcast at http://osdlive.com/osd-talk-show. Have a topic that you'd like us to discuss, send us an email to info@osdlive(.)com.

For Ep200, we're joined by Phife Dawg of A Tribe Called Quest fame, who shared stories about his love for sneakers, fashion, and, just as important, sports. Anyone that has listened to a Phife song knows how much of a sports junkie he is, and that passion for sports has allowed him to segue into recruiting student-athletes to play basketball. You'll hear Phife declare what his favorite sneakers of all time are, and, to his surprise, his reaction when Jarobi joins the show and what sneakers they both like, along with a new project that Dres from Black Sheep, who also joins the show, says he's ready to get Phife Diggy involved with!

We're joined by Lori Lobenstine of Female Sneaker Fiend as she discusses the book tour for "Girls Got Kicks", which is a book that you must have in your library! Listen to the live show every Wednesday at 9:30 pm EST or listen to the podcast at http://osdlive.com/osd-talk-show. Have a topic that you'd like us to discuss, send us an email to info@osdlive(.)com.

In this episode, the Crew is joined by footwear designer Tinker Hatfield of Nike. Listen as Tinker candidly talks about where he draws inspiration from and what it's like to work with Michael Jordan and "the suits". Listen to the live show every Wednesday at 9:30 pm EST or listen to the podcast at http://osdlive.com/osd-talk-show. Have a topic that you'd like us to discuss, send us an email to info@osdlive(.)com.

When did being "street" become such a bad thing? We, at OSD, don't know when the switch was flipped, but when the word "streetwear" morphed into a new curse word, brands and companies tried to distance themselves as much as possible. Well, now that the economy looks like it's fought a '90s Iron Mike Tyson, folks are turning back to the streets for inspiration and for fashion trends. Those that have been 'down' for years and never switched up their game continue to be and will always be timeless. Listen to the live show every Wednesday at 9:30 pm EST or listen to the podcast at http://osdlive.com/osd-talk-show. Have a topic that you'd like us to discuss, send us an email to info@osdlive(.)com.

When sneaker aficionados think about the brands that have an influence on the sneakers that they buy, the list of the companies usually looks something like this: Nike, adidas, Reebok, Puma, New Balance, Saucony, Coca-Cola, and Gatorade, to name a few. While the list can also include companies that have had an influence on what sneakers 'heads spend their money on, there's also Apple, Inc., which even though Apple isn't a footwear company, they do and have made an impact. (Shoot, there are folks that wear New Balance 991 sneakers because Steve wore them.)

Sneaker aficionados stay up-to-date by visiting a number of sneaker websites daily, but there are always "gems" of information that you can only get from the OSD Talk Show! You'll hear on Ep195 about what New Balance USA has in store for connoisseurs in 2012, along with the FTC laying the hammer down on Reebok's EasyTone & RunTone footwear & apparel. (Hey, we've been saying it for a long time....don't believe the hype!) Listen to the live show every Wednesday at 9:30 pm EST or listen to the podcast at http://osdlive.com/osd-talk-show. Have a topic that you'd like us to discuss, send us an email to info@osdlive(.)com.

In this so fresh and so clean Ep194 of the OSD The Talk Show, we're joined by Ree of SN'EADS by REE who let us know that we can expect some new SN'EADS comic strips in the very near future, along with you can purchase SN'EADS hats, prints and more. And, hopefully by now, you've seen the pictures from the "Girls Got Kicks" book release parties at Goliath and Bodega, well now you can purchase your copy of the book directly from the publisher-- https://store.collectivecopies.com/store/show/324 Listen to the live show every Wednesday at 9:30 pm EST or listen to the podcast at http://osdlive.com/osd-talk-show. Have a topic that you'd like us to discuss, send us an email to info[at]osdlive.com.

For Episode 193 we're joined by the recently-crowned Champion of the Bloodline Fresh "FRSHR Than YOUR AVRGE" sneaker battle, Lori Lobenstine, who lets us know what Female Sneaker Fiend has been up to, and the upcoming release of their book "Girls Got Kicks". As the FSF motto goes, "Don't Sleep on the Ladies", the Female Sneaker Fiends have been hustling harder than your average Joe, and this is just the beginning. Listen to the live show every Wednesday at 9:30 pm EST or listen to the podcast at http://osdlive.com/osd-talk-show. Have a topic that you'd like us to discuss, send us an email to info[at]osdlive.com.

Earlier in the day, news hit a number of websites that Nike was hosting a invitation-only event in Los Angeles, in conjunction with the Michael J. Fox Foundation, where many are speculating that Nike will release the Nike Air Mag sneakers on September 8, 2011. Listen to the live show every Wednesday at 9:30 pm EST or listen to the podcast at http://osdlive.com/osd-talk-show. Have a topic that you'd like us to discuss, send us an email to info[at]osdlive.com.

For Episode 191, we celebrate the past 4-years, but we do what we do best, and that's talking about the sneakers that sneaker lovers and connoisseurs are searching for or looking forward to them hitting a store near you. For the full show notes, visit http://osdlive.com/osd-talk-show Listen to the live show every Wednesday at 9:30 pm EST or listen to the podcast at http://osdlive.com/osd-talk-show. Have a topic that you'd like us to discuss, send us an email to info[at]osdlive.com.

In Episode 190, we discuss Complex Magazine's list of the Top 25 Best sneaker boxes along with how adidas is exceeding their sales figures and are very happy, but we wonder if this might have an impact on whether adidas North America remains in Portland, OR? Listen to the live show every Wednesday at 9:30 pm EST or listen to the podcast at http://osdlive.com/osd-talk-show. Have a topic that you'd like us to discuss, send us an email to info[at]osdlive.com.