In this episode of the Cars and Kicks Podcast, Erik Valdez, Jacques Slade, and Nick Engvall discuss recent lawsuits, including Nike suing the Shoe Surgeon and Porsche suing Singer. They also discuss other lawsuits of the past like Ferrari suing Justin Beiber and Deadmouse. The conversation dives into the relationships between brands and creators, and how quickly things can change. This episode is also available in video form through the links below.

Nike Lawsuit - https://bit.ly/NikeSurgeonLawsuit

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction and Musical Vibes

02:48 Nike's Lawsuit Against Shoe Surgeon

11:55 Perspectives on the Lawsuit

20:50 Comparisons with the Car Industry

29:31 The Role of Creativity and IP

39:17 Corporate Hypocrisy and Consumer Impact

55:36 Conclusion and Audience Engagement

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Jacques Slade is a multifaceted creator that explores the world of footwear and sports through the lens of culture. Through sneakers and golf, Jacques has cultivated an industry leading voice in the industry that can be seen online and on television. Or he is just an idiot. The jury is still out on that.

Erik Valdez is a husband, father, actor, producer, and creator, whose passion and knowledge for cars is unmatched. You might have seen him on shows like General Hospital, Graceland, or Superman & Lois. He’s driven in the Continental Tire SportsCar Challenge, the Baja 1000, and the number of cars he’s owned would rival the how collections of many sneakerheads.

Nick Engvall is a consultant and creator who helps brands make more authentic connections with their customers. His obsession with cars and sneakers both toe the line of unhealthiness that is best described as, overly passionate. If he’s not recording podcasts, he’s probably at the burrito shop or chasing down ocean sunsets.