[00:00–01:26]

Chris is recovering from an illness, joking that he now has an “NPR voice.” Matt is in good spirits, and the two poke fun at podcast ad clichés.

[01:27–03:12] Shoes & Kobe Vault Discussion

They discuss Nike’s "Kobe Vault" experience, debating whether it's a history archive or hinting at future sneaker drops. Chris finds it confusing and wonders if the visuals (vault doors) imply future sales.

[03:13–04:13] Sneaker Access Frustrations

They critique the difficulty of purchasing hyped shoes due to bots and exclusivity.

[04:14–07:30] Nike’s Translucent Air Force 1s

Matt brings up Nike’s new see-through Air Force 1s, which he finds horrifying. Chris jokes they’re perfect for foot fetishists. They both bash the look, although Chris admits a YouTube custom version was slightly better.

[07:31–08:31] Kobe-Themed Air Force 1s

The hosts discuss Kobe-branded Air Force 1s, calling most of them uninspired and money grabs, except for a few standout designs.

[08:32–10:00] Summer Sneaker Plans

Matt shares his plan to wear out his UNC Jordan 1 Lows before picking up red and white ones in the fall. They chat about casual sneaker style.

[10:01–11:36] Church Luncheon & Garage Beer

Matt attended a church luncheon with dollar beers and Garage Beers—Jason Kelce’s brand. He doesn't love the beer but finds the concept amusing.

[11:37–12:59] Jason Kelce Tattoo & Survivor Fatigue

They talk about a bad Jason Kelce tattoo someone got, and Chris admits he’s lost interest in Survivor. They also discuss shows they watched during Chris’s Ireland trip, including Nate Bargatze specials and Conan O’Brien content.

[13:00–15:10] Show Reviews: ‘Stick’ and Apple TV Content

Matt gives a negative review of Stick, citing a frustrating child character and unrealistic story beats.

[15:11–25:30] Ireland Trip Recap

Chris shares stories from his Ireland vacation—beautiful Airbnb, fireworks, kind hosts, and mediocre WiFi. He mentions missing some local protests.

[25:31–29:39] Calorie Counts & Coca-Cola Crisis

Matt shares how a 500-calorie Coke from Wawa made him dump it out. They discuss how seeing calorie counts on menus is both helpful and demoralizing.

[29:40–35:20] NBA Draft Drama – Ace Bailey Cancels Workout

News breaks that Ace Bailey canceled his 76ers workout after not receiving a promise. This makes VJ Edgecombe the favorite to go 3rd. They discuss Bailey’s questionable representation.

[35:21–36:20] NBA Finals & Tyrese Haliburton Injury

They briefly discuss Game 6 of the NBA Finals, Haliburton’s calf injury, and the possibility of TJ McConnell stepping in.

[36:21–40:14] TV Talk – Reacher & More

The guys start Jack Reacher and reminisce about actor Alan Ritchson’s past roles (Blue Mountain State, Hunger Games). They joke about obscure references tying characters together.

[40:15–41:10] NBA Wrap-Up & Final Thoughts

They joke about the NBA Finals being “over” and congratulate OKC and Edgecombe prematurely.

[41:11–END] Flyers Nostalgia & Signed Jerseys

Matt and Chris reminisce about the Flyers’ glory days. Matt flips a signed Brian Propp jersey for a great profit. Chris mentions wanting signed jerseys of Paul Mullen and Jordan Mailata..

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