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The Design Game

A podcast about the role of design in sports hosted by David Merriell and Justin Hastings

025: Mean Sock Game

David & Justin dive into several topics including the disappointing 49ers alternate unis, NFL draft caps, Stance socks, and a few words on this week’s Players Championship… and some love for The Truth. We kick game just like David Beckham.

Topics discussed in this episode:

  • 0:22: Intro and the NBA
    • Tony Allen Vine
    • We forgot Kawhi is the best defender. Sorry, Kawhi!
    • Pierce speaking The Truth
    • “That’s why they got me here!” (and in Washington, too)
  • 6:32: 49ers’ alternate uniforms
    • Unveiling
    • Paul Lukas skewers the design
    • USA Today’s take
    • Announcing during the draft
  • 15:53: NFL Draft caps
    • NFL Shop
    • Logo Athletic shark tooth hats
  • 25:29: Stance socks
    • Press release
    • Uni Watch’s take
    • Stance website
  • 33:43: golf styles
    • Adidas athletes at The Players Championship
    • Adidas at The Masters
    • Rickie Fowler at TPC
    • Tiger in shorts!
  • 42:02 Re-up on Stance and Outro
    • Marc Stein’s Tweet
    • Malcolm wearing Stance socks

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May 7, 2015 Filed Under: Episodes

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