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487 | Jon Tappan and Jared Carver (Tracksmith)

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Oct 26, 202655:15

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In this episode, Meg and Thomas sit down with Tracksmith CEO Jared Carver and Chief Product & Merchandising Officer Jon Tappan to discuss the brand's future. The group explores Jon and Jared's transition from Converse to a performance running brand and how Tracksmith plans to balance its classic New England heritage with modern sportswear trends. They also discuss future retail expansion, navigating the current "super shoe" tech wars, and Tracksmith's community events and pop-up shop for the upcoming New York City Marathon.

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When was this episode published?: October 26, 2026.
How long is this episode?: 55 min.
What podcast is this from?: The Drop. Browse the full back catalog on the show page.
What does this episode cover?: The Drop covers running. This episode runs on the show's regular cadence.

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Episode Notes

In this episode, Meg and Thomas sit down with Tracksmith CEO Jared Carver and Chief Product & Merchandising Officer Jon Tappan to discuss the brand's future. The group explores Jon and Jared's transition from Converse to a performance running brand and how Tracksmith plans to balance its classic New England heritage with modern sportswear trends. They also discuss future retail expansion, navigating the current "super shoe" tech wars, and Tracksmith's community events and pop-up shop for the upcoming New York City Marathon.

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E054 | The Dirt Division - Trail Shoe Trends in 2026, Wipeouts, and the NNormal Cadi (ft. Seth LaReau, Trail Waves)

Yesterday1:58:45

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How do I listen to this episode of The Drop?

"487 | Jon Tappan and Jared Carver (Tracksmith)" is an episode of The Drop. Runtime 55 min. Published October 26, 2026. Hit play above to stream it here, or open the free Spot Sports app for background play and offline downloads.

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Quick FAQ

When was this episode published?: October 26, 2026.
How long is this episode?: 55 min.
What podcast is this from?: The Drop. Browse the full back catalog on the show page.
What does this episode cover?: The Drop covers running. This episode runs on the show's regular cadence.

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