Listen to Episode 65 of 'The Complex Sneakers Podcast': Paul 'P-Rod' Rodriguez Talks Landing His Dream Nike Deal

Paul Rodriguez talks about what it was like becoming part of Nike, knowing Kobe Bryant, his sneaker releases to come, and his most recent sneaker additions.

February 19, 2021

The Complex Sneakers Podcast is co-hosted by Joe La Puma, Brendan Dunne, and Matt Welty. This week the guys talk to Paul Rodriguez, the first skater to receive a Nike signature sneaker. Paul talks about what it was like becoming part of the brand, knowing Kobe Bryant, his sneaker releases to come and his most recent sneaker additions.

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Listen to Episode 65 of 'The Complex Sneakers Podcast': Paul 'P-Rod' Rodriguez Talks Landing His Dream Nike Deal