Oakley

Mentioned in 11 analyzed podcast episodes across 10 shows

An eyewear and sportswear brand known for sunglasses and performance gear, with a notable history of celebrity endorsements and sales boosts from iconic moments in sports. The company has expanded into emerging technology through partnerships with major tech companies like Meta to develop smart glasses featuring augmented reality and facial recognition capabilities. Podcasts discuss Oakley in contexts ranging from sports culture and Olympic sponsorships to the intersection of consumer technology with military and surveillance applications.

Mentioned On

Astrum Space Brown Bag Mornings Las Culturistas with Matt Rogers and Bowen Yang The Headlines Two Guys, Five Rings: Matt, Bowen & The Olympics Founders Irregular Warfare Podcast New Heights with Jason & Travis Kelce The Vergecast Version History

Episode Mentions

Astrum Space · Apr 2, 2026

Is Artemis II Finally Launching?

“Developing high-tech visor system for AxiMu spacesuits”

Artemis 2 Launch Delays and Technical IssuesSLS Rocket Cryogenic Propellant LeaksOrion Heat Shield Reentry Anomalies

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Brown Bag Mornings · Mar 5, 2026

3/5/26 Intentions to Check Her Tonsils 😬 | Brown Bag Mornings

“Produces smart glasses with recording capability similar to Meta's technology”

Meta Smart Glasses Privacy and SurveillanceRemote AI Training and Data Collection EthicsFamily Boundary-Setting in Health Crises

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Las Culturistas with Matt Rogers and Bowen Yang · Feb 14, 2026

Two Guys, Five Rings: Matt + Bowen at the Olympics in Milan

“Eyewear brand with presence in Team USA welcome experience at Milan airport”

Milan Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics Opening CeremonyOlympic Broadcasting and Media CoverageLive Event Production and Direction

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The Headlines · Feb 13, 2026

A Surge of Children in ICE Detention, and Meta’s Plans for Facial Recognition

“Partner with Meta in manufacturing smart glasses that would incorporate facial recognition technology”

ICE Immigration Enforcement OperationsClimate Change Regulation RepealFacial Recognition Technology Privacy

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Two Guys, Five Rings: Matt, Bowen & The Olympics · Feb 10, 2026

Two Guys, Five Rings: Episode IX - The Opening Ceremony

“Partner brand with presence at Team USA welcome experience providing eyewear and merchandise”

Olympic opening ceremony production and directorial oversightWinter Olympics 2026 Milan Cortina event coverageAthlete arrival and onboarding experience design

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Founders · Feb 4, 2026

#411 Tortured Into Greatness: The Life of Andre Agassi

“Founder sent Andre Agassi a Dodge Viper after sunglasses worn during hungover tournament win became iconic and boosted sales”

Parental influence and inherited trauma in high-performance developmentSelf-talk and mental conditioning techniques for athletes and entrepreneursPerfectionism as a limiting belief system

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Irregular Warfare Podcast · Jan 9, 2026

The Future of War Part III: Strategic Sabotage in an Era of Great-Power

“Mentioned as example of consumer augmented reality technology with military applications in DoD space”

Strategic Sabotage and Indirect ActionU.S.-China Great-Power CompetitionSpecial Operations Command South (SOCSOUTH)

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New Heights with Jason & Travis Kelce · Dec 31, 2025

Caitlin Clark on New Nike Ad, Signature Shoe & Fantasy Punishments + Week 18 Preview | EP 173

“Sports eyewear brand mentioned as gift item from NFL players to team members”

Nike Signature Shoe Development ProcessWomen's Basketball Market Growth and SponsorshipsCaitlin Clark Career Trajectory and Achievements

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The Vergecast · Dec 21, 2025

Version History: Google Glass

“Released Thump and later Intel-powered smart glasses; early competitor in smart eyewear category”

Augmented Reality (AR) Consumer Adoption BarriersPrivacy Concerns in Wearable TechnologyHead-Mounted Display Design and Ergonomics

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Version History · Dec 7, 2025

Google Glass: In your face

“Produced early smart glasses prototypes (Oakley Thump); competed in wearable space before Glass launched”

Augmented Reality (AR) Consumer AdoptionWearable Technology Privacy ConcernsProduct Launch Strategy and Timing

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Waveform: The MKBHD Podcast · Sep 19, 2025

Meta’s AI Vision..for your Face!

“Collaborating with Meta on Vanguard sports-focused smart glasses with Garmin and Strava integration”

iPhone 17 Air design trade-offs and battery life performanceSmart glasses display technology and neural interface controlMeta's closed ecosystem strategy for wearables

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