Best O2 Arena Podcasts (2025)

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The Real Sneaker Mayor with Zellnor Myrie 1:04:43

2h ago1:04:43

1:04:43

This week I am joined by current state senator and mayoral candidate Zellnor Myrie. We speak about his journey with sneakers, what it was like collecting kicks for him. How one trip to Yonkers created the itch for more. The flip that switched to want to create change. How the Knicks hurt us, why Mayor Adams spent money our money on them. What he is…

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Spotlight - AEW Double or Nothing Review w. Benno & Gareth (Ospreay vs. Hangman, Anarchy in the Arena, Mercedes vs Hayter) 2:18:32

4d ago2:18:32

2:18:32

Benno & Gareth record a special Bank Holiday Spotlight to review Double or Nothing from last night as they talk Ospreay/Hangman, another well received Anarchy in the Arena, Mercedes/Hayter and the rest of the card, plus all the news and more coming out of the show! As a reminder, if anybody would like to send condolences to the family of our friend…

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Spotlight - WWE Saturday Night’s Main Event Review w. Benno & Matty (Cody returns, Cena vs Truth, Drew vs Damien, CM Punk, Sami Zayn) 1:00:36

5d ago1:00:36

1:00:36

With a busy weekend, Benno and Matty jump on to talk WWE’s Saturday Night Main Event from last night featuring lots of ad breaks (or does it), and the return of Cody, John vs Ron, Punk and Sami together again and another memorable night for Jesse Ventura.They also talk WrestleMania in Vegas and argue about attendance numbers. As a reminder, if anyb…

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Supreme Email Hoax with Zane 1:03:44

7d ago1:03:44

1:03:44

This week I am joined by Zane, we talk about his adventures in graffiti. How he got into reselling and sneaker cleaning. How he went viral for making a fake post for a Supreme drop. Being outside for drops and how he was able to secure pairs. Pursuing art full-time and what he has been able to accomplish and so much more! Where to find Zane: IG: ht…

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Spotlight: "Everest" (NXT Europe, All Out Toronto, AEW Double or Nothing, WWE SNME, Darby Allin) 2:14:58

10d ago2:14:58

2:14:58

It's been a very tough couple of days for many in our community due to the news of the sad passing of Dylan Shah. Dylan was a friend of us all and a happy face we all will miss seeing at live shows up and down the country. His family have set up an email address for anybody who wants to pass on their condolences [email protected]. He'll be h…

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The Blog Era's Sneaker Podcast with ItsTheReal 1:03:19

14d ago1:03:19

1:03:19

This week I am joined by Jeff & Eric who are ItsTheReal, we talk about their sneaker stories. How The Blog Era Podcast success has propelled them, how working with The Lox happened. The legendary convo's they had in their old apartment, and people who didn't wanted to leave. Wild moments in their lives that pertain to sneakers and much much more! W…

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Spotlight: ”Atrocious” (Sabu, WWE Backlash Review, Jeff Cobb, Cena vs R-Truth, AEW, PWG, TNA) 2:19:55

17d ago2:19:55

2:19:55

Benno and Matty convene after their fiery Weekend Show preview to talk whether Backlash hit expectations and whether that is good enough, plus surprisingly agree on a few things as they talk McAfee vs Gunther, Goldberg rumours, Cena vs R-Truth and more coming out of the show, as well as more on the sad death of Sabu this week. They also talk TNA an…

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Grandma's Couch 2 Release with Philip Lipshutz & More 1:30:45

18d ago1:30:45

1:30:45

This week, I am live from the Unheardof Brand event. I get to sit down with AD and recap why the video and audio came out so bad for the live show. I also get to sit down and catch up with Andy, Aaron, Phil, Elaina, and Melissa. As we get to talk ask them what does the Grandma Couch 2 and the collaboration means to them. How they are impacted by th…

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GRAPPL Weekend Show: "Head of the Stable" (WWE Backlash Preview, AEW Dynamite Review, Forbidden Door 2:02:16

21d ago2:02:16

2:02:16

GRAPPL Weekend Show: "Head of the Stable" (WWE Backlash Preview, AEW Dynamite Review, Forbidden Door)On the Weekend Show this time, Matty joins me to preview Cena/Orton and the rest of the 5 match WWE Backlash card (and argue about Jey Uso for 10 minutes, sorry) as well as talk Forbidden Door ticket sales, Dynamite from Wednesday and all the news h…

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Spotlight: ”Rhyl Motorcycle Club” (WWE Releases, AEW Forbidden Door tickets, Naito leaves New Japan, AAA, CMLL) 2:11:30

24d ago2:11:30

2:11:30

Benno and JP catch up in a Spotlight proper as they talk AEW Forbidden Door’s record gate, as well as the CMLL and AAA proxy war with WWE announcements for TripleMania. They also talk the WWE releases of Braun Strowman, Shayna Baysler and more, plus Naito leaving new Japan, some NOAH and lots more! SHOWNOTES 0:00 Intro, Plugs 13:09 AEW Forbidden Do…

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This is For The Sneaker Girlies with KJ 1:03:04

28d ago1:03:04

1:03:04

This week I am joined by KJ and we got right into the current state of sneakers. How she got into kicks, how she moves around the space. Her time working with startups, taking over Common Ace. Being able to be on the beach and being known as the Carry on Queen. Also we touch on what the sneaker scene in Toronto is like. How each store interacts wit…

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Spotlight Special: ”MattyMania” (Matty's weekend at WrestleMania, Las Vegas, WrestleCon, Scran of the weekend) 1:36:23

1M ago1:36:23

1:36:23

It’s a very special Spotlight this week as we have a compilation of Matty’s audio from his dream trip to WrestleMania 41 in Las Vegas! Join him as he talks all of the highlights of his week including meeting Jey Uso, Damien Priest, his Wrestlecon adventure featuring TROY and (his new podcast co-host) AHMED as well as many other notable names (KURT!…

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Queens Center Sneaker Stories with JP 56:38

1M ago56:38

56:38

This week JP pulls up to the pod, we connect on growing up in Queens. Share some old Queen Center stories, how JP ended up working at All The Right. The way All The Right connects graffiti and sneakers. He also brings some kicks to show off before they drop. Plus we talk about how sneakers has influenced him and things he wants to see being the Man…

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GRAPPLMania Spotlight: "Sinn FE!N" (WrestleMania Night 1 & Night 2 Full Reviews, Weekend Highlights) 2:59:29

1M ago2:59:29

2:59:29

Benno, JP & Gareth close out 7 days of coverage (9 days if you count our Bretro and WrestleMania 9 Flashback shows) and review both nights of WrestleMania with highlights and lowlights across the weekend as Cena and Cody shit the bed, Travis Scott underwelms us all and Roman Reigns, Seth Rollins and CM Punk provide the STORY. The lads also cover wh…

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The Places Sneakers Take Us, Alfred Banks Returns 1:00:52

1M ago1:00:52

1:00:52

This week Alfred Banks returns to the podcast, we last spoke almost 4 years ago when I first started the podcast. We catch up on the accomplishments we have achieved since then. I also touch on my time in Cincinatti for the Piggy Runners Adistar release. Alfred talks about the creation of SaxKixAve and their upcoming album. Also performing at the S…

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GRAPPLMania Preview Show: "GRAPPLMania VII" (WrestleMania Preview, AEW at the O2, Bloodsport, Springbreak) 3:22:02

1M ago3:22:02

3:22:02

Benno and JP preview another GRAPPLMania Week as they talk all the shows happening across Vegas and beyond, starting with both nights of WrestleMania, the John Cena vs Cody Rhodes main event and multi person matches galore, as well as shows from NXT, GCW, WrestleCon, Defy, Prestige, West Coast Pro, Pandemonium Pro and more. They also talk the news …

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From The Bronx to The O2 Arena with DJ Ominaya 59:17

2M ago59:17

59:17

This week I am joined by Dj Ominaya, we talk about growing up in the Bronx. Where his love for sneakers started, how he started DJing. Where his hustle comes from and where his love for hip hop came from. How he and A Boogie with The Hoodie connected. How he is able to work with him and Lola Brooke. How everything comes back to sneakers and much mu…

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Spotlight: ”Jet 2 Holidays” (AEW Dynasty Full Review, Mox vs Swerve, Young Bucks return, Raw, WrestleMania) 2:48:58

2M ago2:48:58

2:48:58

Benno and Gareth review AEW Dynasty with the much discussed return of the Young Bucks and another devisive Death Riders main event, as well as Ospreay vs Kevin Knight, Kenny Omega’s match with Speedball and Ricochet, FTR, Cope and the rest of the undercard. Gareth also talks his burgeoning Raw fandom, WrestleMania and the rest of the news of the da…

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GRAPPL Weekend Show: “Dynasty at Dynasty” (AEW Dynasty Preview, Dynamite Review, Miro, Fenix) 2:00:25

2M ago2:00:25

2:00:25

On the Weekend Show this time, me and JP talk Dynasty at Dynasty (or is it Dynasty at Dynasty?) and the rest of the card on Sunday, as well as this week's Dynamite, All In week, Miro/Rusev signing for WWE, Fenix and more. Enjoy!BennoSHOWNOTES:0:00 Intro, April Schedule15:23 WWE, Miro, Fenix, News50:49 AEW news, Dynamite1:30:04 AEW Dynasty Preview, …

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Red Octobers & Cocotaso's with LIFEOFTHOM 56:29

2M ago56:29

56:29

This week LIFEOFTHOM, pulls up to the podcast and we talk about his journey with kicks. The bubbling current New York rap scene, how he has been navigating it. Creating community and supporting others that support him. Starting and pursuing music at his age, plus working with On The Radar. We also talk about his producing and his last album Cocotas…

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TIME - Episode 8 (March 1995 in TV, Films, Sport & Music) 3:03:09

2M ago3:03:09

3:03:09

It's a new episode of TIME, a nostalgic look back through the four pillars of culture - Music, Films, TV and Sport! Join us as we cover everything happening in TIME, in March of 1995! Follow us: JP: @grappljp Matty @MattyEdwards86 Liam: @LFDOOM Gareth: @GRAPPLGareth

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Saucony's Energy Department with Jason Faustino 1:04:52

2M ago1:04:52

1:04:52

This week Jason Faustino jumps back on the podcast to catch up since our last episode. We talk about his recent promotion, his team's expansion since collaborating with Jae Tips. We also talk about Saucony's new Run as One community based campaign. How sneakers has intertwined with every interest we have. Some upcoming collaborations coming out and…

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Spotlight: ”Big Barry” (WCW vs AEW, CM Punk, John Cena as a heel, Homicide retires, WWE in the UK) 2:37:08

2M ago2:37:08

2:37:08

Benno and JP talk goings on in the wrestling world with some chat on the WWE vault footage unearthed this week from WCW in Manchester in 1993, comparisons of WCW and AEW as Dynamite outlives Nitro - plus Heel John Cena week two, WWE in Europe, New Japan Cup, Homicide and more! SHOWNOTES 0:00 Intro, Plugs 20:07 John Cena’s week two, European Tour, C…

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The Most Famous Hand in Sneakers with Arab Lincoln 1:07:11

2M ago1:07:11

1:07:11

This week I am joined by Arab Lincoln, we talk about his journey to becoming one of the best sneaker photographers today. Growing up in South Carolina and how he was ahead of the game in school. His big break during the early days of social media. How much he loves sneaker culture and why he's passionate about it till this day. Plus so much more! W…

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Spotlight: ”Jakob Toretto” (Heel John Cena promo, Cody, AEW catchup, Collision & Dynamite, TNA, NJ Cup) 2:06:57

2M ago2:06:57

2:06:57

Benno and JP catch up with an all round the houses Spotlight, starting with Heel John Cena, his back and forth with Cody and all the fallout from Cena’s first post-turn appearance in Brussels. They also talk WWE’s daft footy title belts, as well as catch up on AEW as we hit tournament season once again and reset after Revolution on Dynamite and Col…

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The Trouble Traveled with DNA 58:00

3M ago58:00

58:00

This week I am joined by the legendary DNA, we talk about growing up in Corona. How Pumpkinhead helped impacted both of our lives. Also how DNA fell in love with kicks. What he loves about sneakers and how he has evolved his collection. Starting battle rap, revisiting his iconic moments. The impact battle rap has made on his life and we also talk w…

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In part 3 Sophie talks to Sam about Prince's French influences, Anna Fantastic coming to stay and in the 1990s receiving a very special invite, to a very special day. 30:25

3M ago30:25

30:25

Intro 2mins - French influences in '85/86 and Prince's love of Nice and Paris 5mins - How much warning would you get before Prince arrived in Paris? 6mins30s - Anna Fantastic comes to stay... 9mins - Gathering photos of the Prince universe along the way... 11mins - Why the relationship came to an end, Prince moves to Spain and Sophie has a child. 1…

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Spotlight: ”TIPPL” (AEW Revolution Full Review, Mox & Cope shit the bed, Hollywood Ending, Ospreay) 2:17:41

3M ago2:17:41

2:17:41

It’s an AEW PPV Spotlight as Benno & JP talk AEW Revolution last night with Ospreay/Fletcher, Swerve/Ricochet, Omega/Takeshita, the Hollywood Ending and other well received matches, in addition to a not-so-well received main event as Cope and Mox shit the bed. They also talk the rest of an overall stacked card and make some time at the end to talk …

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GRAPPL Weekend Show: “Zat Knight” (AEW Revolution Preview, Dynamite Review, Cena, Rock, Triple H) 2:07:31

3M ago2:07:31

2:07:31

The GRAPPL Weekend Show was taped live on GRAPPL Patreon on Thursday night. To get the show every week, become a Patron or YouTube Member! - Benno It’s a new GRAPPL Weekend Show as we preview AEW Revolution this Sunday night with a stacked card as well as talk all the final build on Dynamite. We also talk the fallout from the John Cena turn, The Ro…

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The Lefty Complex with Brendan Dunne 1:05:49

3M ago1:05:49

1:05:49

This week I am joined by Complex's own Brendan Dunne, we talk about his journey. Growing up in Idaho and going to school at The University of Oregon. How he found his love for sneakers, translating it into a full time job in sneakers. Our love to Aesop Rock and moments we had at shows! The importance of being able to do things within sneakers and m…

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Spotlight - WWE Elimination Chamber Review w. Benno & Matty 1:17:24

3M ago1:17:24

1:17:24

GRAPPL Spotlight is produced with support from our Patrons and YouTube members, with special thanks to King & Queen Of The Mountain Patrons - Conor O'Loughlin, Eddie Sideburns, Chris Platt, Carl Gac & Sophia Hitchcock! You can find all of our live shows on YouTube by becoming a Member at ⁠http://www.Youtube.com/@GRAPPL,⁠ or join us on Patreon for b…

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GRAPPL Weekend Show: “ROHbot JP” (AEW Dynamite Review, WWE Elimination Chamber Preview, Vince, TKO) 1:55:10

3M ago1:55:10

1:55:10

The GRAPPL Weekend Show was taped live on GRAPPL Patreon on Thursday night. To get the show every week, become a Patron or YouTube Member! - Benno It’s a new GRAPPL Weekend Show as we preview WWE Elimination Chamber this weekend and what Dwayne’s midlife crisis will lead to, plus predictions for everything going on in Toronto this weekend.We also t…

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