A Superstar is Born Part 1: The Sneaker That Stole Basketball
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Kish & Jason talk to creator of the adidas Superstar, Chris Severn, about why the shoe began life as a top secret project, how it conquered both the NBA & ABA in the 70s and how the foundations were laid for it to become one of the most loved sneakers in history.
A Goalhanger Films production
Produced by Jon Gill & Joey McCarthy
Exec Producer Tony Pastor
Music by DJ Swerve
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