Adidas
Mentioned in 38 analyzed podcast episodes across 10 shows
A global sportswear and sneaker company that serves as a major athletic brand and cultural partner across sports, music, and entertainment. Adidas is frequently discussed on podcasts for its athlete sponsorships and endorsements (ranging from professional athletes like Lionel Messi and James Harden to emerging talent), celebrity collaborations with artists like A$AP Ferg and Bad Bunny, and its market positioning as the second-largest sneaker company. The brand also appears in podcast conversations regarding its corporate partnerships, community initiatives, and legal victories in protecting its intellectual property.
Mentioned On
Episode Mentions
Fashion Neurosis with Bella Freud · Apr 8, 2026
Thom Browne
“Mentioned in context of trademark dispute over four-stripe design element”
PFT Live with Mike Florio · Apr 3, 2026
Projected #1 pick Fernando Mendoza visiting Raiders next week + What went wrong for Packers in 2025? (4/3 Hour 2)
“Featured in Easter egg photo; discussed as missed sponsorship opportunity”
Morning Brew Daily · Apr 2, 2026
SpaceX Files for Blockbuster IPO & Nike Can’t Fix its Problems
“Competitor to Nike in soccer/World Cup sponsorships, historically outperforms Nike in soccer market”
Bandsplain · Apr 2, 2026
Our Favorite Music of 2026 So Far, With Chris Ryan. Plus, an Interview With Angel Du$t’s Justice Tripp.
“Sportswear brand; host found vintage Adidas item in Boise, Idaho vintage store”
Mick Unplugged · Apr 2, 2026
Run Your Own Race: Olympian Allyson Felix Redefines Winning
“Previous sponsor of Allyson Felix before Nike partnership; created bespoke shoes for her competition.”
Fashion Neurosis with Bella Freud · Apr 1, 2026
Lynne Ramsay
“Sportswear brand; Ramsay wore Adidas trousers from Liberty collection for comfort”
No Jumper · Mar 31, 2026
Wack at War with Adin Ross, Da Baby's Show Price Went from 300k to 30k, 1090 Jake Beef & More
“Ended partnership with Kanye West following controversial statements; West retained ownership of Yeezy brand after separation”
Macroaggressions · Mar 27, 2026
Flashback Friday | #414: The Red Sea Shooting Gallery
“Apparel company impacted by Red Sea supply chain disruptions”
Ologies with Alie Ward · Mar 25, 2026
Megafelinology (SNOW LEOPARDS + OTHER BIG CATS) with Imogene Cancellare
“Competitor sportswear brand founded by Adolf Dassler, Puma founder's brother; both founders were passionate Nazis”
Hidden Brain · Mar 23, 2026
Group Think
“Founded by Addy Dassler; shoe brand became symbol of group membership in feuding German town, affecting consumer behavior”
We Are For Good Podcast - The Podcast for Nonprofits · Mar 23, 2026
693. Despair Is Paralyzing, Hope Is Galvanizing: Afdhel Aziz's Three-Step Playbook for Stories That Move People to Action
“Major brand client that Aziz has advised on storytelling and brand strategy”
Joe and Jada · Mar 16, 2026
The Real Report - Tony Yayo & Uncle Murda on Kanye West vs. 50 Cent, Dwight Howard's IG drama, Boosie & Kodak Black Beef, Rihanna's Stalker, & Dre's New Billionaire Status
“Kanye West's former sneaker partner for Yeezy line, partnership ended affecting his mainstream relevance”
Angie Martinez IRL · Mar 12, 2026
June Ambrose: Styling Icons, Grief Attacks In Paris & Never Chasing Clout
“June collaborated with Adidas on first major artist collaboration with Missy Elliott in early 2000s”
Nightcap · Mar 8, 2026
Nightcap Hour 2: Quinshon Judkins WEIGHS IN on HC Todd Monken + Claressa Shields BELIEVES she can BEAT a Rolly Romero + Logan Paul VS Le’Veon Bell + Dan Hurley GETS HEATED at REF + Lionel Messi MAKES $70-80M with Inter Miami
“Sportswear brand that provides Messi with compensation as part of his Inter Miami total compensation package”
Joe and Jada · Mar 5, 2026
FERG talks A$AP Mob history, NYC fashion & NEW music on the way
“Commissioned Ferg to design art pieces for Adidas Soho, including Bronx and Harlem-themed designs”
Law and Chaos · Feb 27, 2026
Ep 208 — You Get A Show Cause Order! And You Get A Show Cause Order!
“Won $300 million trade dress case against Payless over diagonal stripe design on knockoff shoes”
PFT Live with Mike Florio · Feb 26, 2026
Texas CB Malik Muhammad, Miami CB Keionte Scott, LSU CB Mansoor Delane, Clemson CB Avieon Terrell, & Tennessee Jermod McCoy join the show from Indy
“Patrick Mahomes' high school jersey branding partnership mentioned in context of athlete endorsement opportunities”
Nightcap · Feb 26, 2026
Nightcap Hour 2: Unc to HAVE Knee SURGERY + Cooper Flag FIRST ROOKIE since MAGIC to reach HISTORIC NUMBERS + 10 STRAIGHT WINS for Wemby’s SPURS + Suns OWNER wants MORE STARS on All-Star WEEKEND + NFL GM says NO INTEREST in Tyreek Hill
“Referenced as shoe company that could offer financial incentives for All-Star Weekend participation”
PFT Live with Mike Florio · Feb 25, 2026
Auburn ED Keldric Faulk, Texas Tech ED David Bailey, and Texas A&M ED Cashius Howell join the show
“Texas Tech football partnership provided walk-through training facility that contributed to David Bailey's sack production increase”
Club 520 Podcast · Feb 23, 2026
Club 520 - Jeff Teague on Cooper Flagg & 2020s #1 NBA Draft picks OVER Kyrie & 2010s, popcorn story
“Sportswear brand mentioned as sponsor providing gifts and support to podcast hosts”
Mick Unplugged · Feb 23, 2026
Unapologetic Truth: The Relentless Spirit of Adam “Pacman” Jones
“Brand mentioned as endorsement deal for mentee athlete developed through Pacman's community programs”
Brian Windhorst & The Hoop Collective · Feb 20, 2026
2nd MVP Straw Poll - Late Surges Enough For New MVP? + Possible Tanking Solution?
“Praised for Anthony Edwards commercials and All-Star activation (ant village) demonstrating effective player marketing”
Masters of Scale · Feb 17, 2026
Uncovering the $7 trillion reputation economy
“Mentioned as example of company with immutable values consistent since founding”
The Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show · Feb 13, 2026
The Karol Markowicz Show: Ben Ferguson on Media, AI, Family & Life Beyond Politics
“Sponsored Ferguson during his tennis career and currently sponsors his son's golf career”
The Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz · Feb 11, 2026
Local Hour: The Court Sauntering
“Mentioned as logo on Miami football merchandise discussed during show segment”
Networth and Chill with Your Rich BFF · Feb 11, 2026
How Body Image Became a Billion-Dollar Business
“Global partnership with The Hidden Opponent nonprofit to launch custom Ultra Boost sneaker and provide campus grants”
Invest Like the Best with Patrick O'Shaughnessy · Feb 10, 2026
Alex Behring and Daniel Schwartz - Inside 3G Capital - [Invest Like the Best, EP.458]
“Second-largest sneaker company; $14B in sneaker sales versus Skechers' $9B demonstrates market positioning”
Brian Windhorst & The Hoop Collective · Feb 9, 2026
Does Harden Make The Cavs Contenders? How Wide Open Is The East?
“James Harden released a commercial for new Adidas shoes featuring Cleveland branding during his first week with the Cavaliers”
Las Culturistas with Matt Rogers and Bowen Yang · Jan 28, 2026
“Overqualified” (w/ Becca Ramos AKA Producer Becca!)
“Bad Bunny designed archival shoe collection exhibited at Puerto Rico museum during residency”
The Megyn Kelly Show · Jan 27, 2026
Tom Homan Dispatched to Minnesota, Winter Storm Deaths, Kanye West Apologizes Again: AM Update 1/27
“Cut ties with Kanye West in 2022 amid anti-Semitic rhetoric episode”
Acquired · Jan 27, 2026
The NFL (2026 Update)
Practical AI · Jan 20, 2026
Controlling AI Models from the Inside
Hidden Brain · Jan 19, 2026
You 2.0: The Practice of Patience
“Supported RG3's rushed return to football with 'All In for Week One' campaign despite inadequate recovery time”
Spittin Chiclets · Jan 9, 2026
Spittin’ Chiclets Episode 610: Featuring Kelly Chase, Nathan Mackinnon, Andi Petrillo, Scott Laughton, and Ryan Malone
“Sportswear brand providing one-of-one shoes as gifts to content creators”
The Joe Budden Podcast · Dec 6, 2025
Episode 884 | "The Top Package"
“Announced partnership with Club 520 podcast for branded content and commercial collaboration”
We're Out of Time · Oct 21, 2025
Jared Muros: How Exploring Everything Led To Finding Himself
“Major brand mentioned in context of Jared's casting and modeling work”
The Code To Winning · Sep 24, 2025
HOW TO BUILD INSTANT AUTHORITY & GROW YOUR BUSINESS (2025 METHOD) || NIC ABELIAN || EPISODE 056
“Brand that sponsored David Beckham's personal brand building in football; example of strategic partnership for credibility”
Proven Podcast · Jul 30, 2025
Reebok's Founder Goes All In on AI - Joe Foster
“Competitor that entered UK market in late 1950s, forcing Reebok to find white space; later challenged Reebok on silhouette design (three stripes vs. two stripes)”