Rephonic
Artwork for Slingin' Shoes
Running Retail
Best Running Stores
Community Engagement
Running Specialty Channel
Running Niche
Mizuno
Running Specialty Stores
Running Events
Charm City Run
Altra
Pacers Running
Retail Industry
Running
Shoe Fit Process
Running Community
Public Health
Varsity Sports
Os1st
Snail's Pace
Fleet Feet

Lively discussions about the run specialty business.

PublishesTwice monthlyEpisodes23Foundeda year ago
Number of ListenersCategories
BusinessMarketingSportsRunning

Listen to this Podcast

Artwork for Slingin' Shoes

Latest Episodes

As their store celebrates its 50th anniversary, Jon and Besty Hughes of Track Shack in Orlando discuss how the business is moving on to its next generation of ownership through their son Christopher. The Hughes family shares the practical, personal a... more

One guest. Dozens of stories and insights. Olympian Jenny Simpson dishes on her new role as Chief Running Officer at Fleet Feet and recalls getting her first pair of shoes at Track Shack in Orlando, where she was "raised on running." She also sheds l... more

Join Mark and Chris and four guests as we do a deep dive on sustainability and the running business in advance of Earth Day. Hear from Wayne Elsey, founder of Sneakers4Good, about how his organization helps shoes find a productive second life; Gain s... more

From the mountains of Switzerland to the hills of Texas, Slingin' Shoes features two uplifting conversations. Garrett Sage, owner of Irun Texas,  tells Mark and Chris what he learned managing an Amazon warehouse and why he walked away to work for Fle... more

Key Facts

Accepts Guests
Accepts Sponsors
Contact Information
Podcast Host
Number of Listeners
Find out how many people listen to this podcast per episode and each month.

Similar Podcasts

People also subscribe to these shows.

Recent Guests

Kevin McHale
Senior Director of Run Specialty at Asics America
Asics America
Episode: Slingin' Shoes Episode Four - The Best Of You
Niam Bell
Sales associate and lead trainer at Charlotte Running Co
Charlotte Running Co
Episode: Slingin' Shoes Episode Four - The Best Of You
Bob Dyer
Co-owner of Running Niche
Running Niche
Episode: Slingin' Shoes Episode Three - Smooth Operators
Jennifer Henderson
Co-owner of Running Niche
Running Niche
Episode: Slingin' Shoes Episode Three - Smooth Operators
Drew Magaha
Marketing Manager at Mizuno
Mizuno
Episode: Slingin' Shoes Episode Three - Smooth Operators
Chris Brewer
Senior Director at Mizuno Running
Mizuno
Episode: Slingin' Shoes Episode Three - Smooth Operators
Jenni Peters
Owner of Varsity Sports and marketing expert
Varsity Sports
Episode: Slingin' Shoes Episode Two
Josh Higgins
President and co-founder of OS1st
OS1st
Episode: Slingin' Shoes Episode Two
Joe Larrinco
Owner of Snail's Pace
Snail's Pace
Episode: Slingin' Shoes Episode Two

Hosts

Mark Sullivan
Host and co-host of Slingin' Shoes; longtime figure in the running retail space.
Chris Farley
Co-host of Slingin' Shoes; active in running retail and podcast leadership.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 7 ratings
  • Ready for more!

    Keep them coming!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    -chadp
    United States10 months ago
  • ✌️of the best humans in the industry

    I’m excited for future episodes.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    jbrds_Mike
    United Statesa year ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Positive vibes around community focus and authentic storytelling from running shops.
Guest lineups are diverse, featuring retailers and brand experts who share actionable strategies.
Listeners appreciate candid industry insights and practical store-level takeaways.

Top Running Podcasts

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Slingin' Shoes Episode Four - The Best Of You
Q: What are your future plans?
I would love to be in some sort of ownership in the future.
Slingin' Shoes Episode Four - The Best Of You
Q: How do you manifest that in your everyday work?
Every individual interaction with a customer is an opportunity to coach and help them, especially within Asics.
Slingin' Shoes Episode Four - The Best Of You
Q: When you first started, did you think this was going to be your long term career path?
I had no idea. I thought working at Potomac River and seeing some of the reps come through kind of just thought it looked like a cool gig.

Audience Metrics

Listeners, social reach, demographics and more for this podcast.

Listeners per Episode
Gender Skew
Location
Interests
Professions
Age Range
Household Income
Social Media Reach

Frequently Asked Questions About Slingin' Shoes

What is Slingin' Shoes about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Engaging discussions centered on the run specialty retail space, highlighting store entrepreneurship, community-building, product innovation, and retailer-brand dynamics. Episodes often feature running-store owners, brand representatives, and marketing leads, with recurring themes around community impact, running culture, and evolving retail strategies (from sock-to-shoe ratios to brand relationships and retail excellence). A standout trait is the knack for turning industry challenges into practical lessons for retailers and sponsors, plus frequent emphasis on community involvement and store-level storytelling that resonates with real runners and local communities.

Where can I find podcast stats for Slingin' Shoes?

Rephonic provides a wide range of podcast stats for Slingin' Shoes. We scanned the web and collated all of the information that we could find in our comprehensive podcast database. See how many people listen to Slingin' Shoes and access YouTube viewership numbers, download stats, audience demographics, chart rankings, ratings, reviews and more.

How many listeners does Slingin' Shoes get?

Rephonic provides a full set of podcast information for three million podcasts, including the number of listeners. View further listenership figures for Slingin' Shoes, including podcast download numbers and subscriber numbers, so you can make better decisions about which podcasts to sponsor or be a guest on. You will need to upgrade your account to access this premium data.

What are the audience demographics for Slingin' Shoes?

Rephonic provides comprehensive predictive audience data for Slingin' Shoes, including gender skew, age, country, political leaning, income, professions, education level, and interests. You can access these listener demographics by upgrading your account.

How many subscribers and views does Slingin' Shoes have?

To see how many followers or subscribers Slingin' Shoes has on Spotify and other platforms such as Castbox and Podcast Addict, simply upgrade your account. You'll also find viewership figures for their YouTube channel if they have one.

Which podcasts are similar to Slingin' Shoes?

These podcasts share a similar audience with Slingin' Shoes:

1. Nobody Asked Us with Des & Kara
2. Doctors of Running Podcast
3. How I Built This with Guy Raz
4. The Bill Simmons Podcast
5. The Rewatchables

How many episodes of Slingin' Shoes are there?

Slingin' Shoes launched a year ago and published 23 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

How do I contact Slingin' Shoes?

Our systems regularly scour the web to find email addresses and social media links for this podcast. We scanned the web and collated all of the contact information that we could find in our podcast database. But in the unlikely event that you can't find what you're looking for, our concierge service lets you request our research team to source better contacts for you.

Where can I see ratings and reviews for Slingin' Shoes?

Rephonic pulls ratings and reviews for Slingin' Shoes from multiple sources, including Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Castbox, and Podcast Addict.

View all the reviews in one place instead of visiting each platform individually and use this information to decide if a show is worth pitching or not.

How do I access podcast episode transcripts for Slingin' Shoes?

Rephonic provides full transcripts for episodes of Slingin' Shoes. Search within each transcript for your keywords, whether they be topics, brands or people, and figure out if it's worth pitching as a guest or sponsor. You can even set-up alerts to get notified when your keywords are mentioned.

What guests have appeared on Slingin' Shoes?

Recent guests on Slingin' Shoes include:

1. Kevin McHale
2. Niam Bell
3. Bob Dyer
4. Jennifer Henderson
5. Drew Magaha
6. Chris Brewer
7. Jenni Peters
8. Josh Higgins

To view more recent guests and their details, simply upgrade your Rephonic account. You'll also get access to a typical guest profile to help you decide if the show is worth pitching.

Find and pitch the right podcasts

We help savvy brands, marketers and PR professionals to find the right podcasts for any topic or niche. Get the data and contacts you need to pitch podcasts at scale and turn listeners into customers.
Try it free for 7 days