The Zeros and 1s Podcast

08/26/2026

EP7 "The Catfish"
🎙️ In Episode 7 of The Zeros and 1s Podcast 🎧, cohosts Robert Mac and OB Cruz dive into the wild world of catfishing 🐟, starting with a hilarious sneaker deal gone wrong and ending with a deep look at authenticity in a filtered world.

👀 Inside this episode:
1️⃣ The Sneaker Scam: The funny, painful reality of getting duped by soured and cooked kicks. 🔥👟🚫
2️⃣ Curated Feeds vs. Reality: Spotting the difference between real life and social media illusions. 📱🎭
3️⃣ The Mask We Wear: The danger of catfishing others (and ourselves) just to fit in. 🥸
4️⃣ The Real Deal: Why you might fool the algorithm and the crowd, but you can never catfish God. ✨🙏 💬

Drop a comment below with your wildest "catfished" story! 🎣 🔔
Hit that Subscribe button, and share this episode with a friend who needs a reality check! 📲

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08/20/2026

EP6 The Slow-Down

Sometimes moving fast is the easiest way to walk straight into a trap.

​In Episode 6 of The Zeros and 1s Podcast, OB Cruz and Robert Mac break down why hitting the brakes is your greatest defense across tech, culture, and faith.

​In this episode:

​👟 Sneaker Drops & Dodged Bullets: The pairs that got away—and why missing out ended up being a blessing in disguise.
​🔒 Zero Trust in the Inbox: Practical cybersecurity tactics for treating every link with caution before you click.
​🛑 Spotting the Trap: How slowing down gives you the clarity to recognize the enemy's temptations and avoid unseen pitfalls.
​Hit Subscribe, leave a comment with the best "bullet you ever dodged," and don't forget to share this episode.

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08/18/2026

Hey Zeros and 1s fam! 🎙️ OB and I know EP3&4 had some rough audio. 😖 Life is coming at us fast forward right now with a family wedding, test prep classes, and CompTIA Security+ prep taking over August and September, but we haven't forgotten! Once the dust settles this fall, we’re bringing you fully Remastered editions of both episodes. Thanks for sticking with us! 👟💻

08/13/2026

The Zeros and 1s Podcast | EP5: The Story Isn't Finished... |

No matter where you are right now, feeling stuck, starting over, or waiting on the next chapter, remind yourself of one thing: Your story isn’t finished.

In this special episode of The Zeros and 1s Podcast, hosts Robert Mac and OB Cruz dive deep into what happens when things feel incomplete or uncertain.
🔥 In this episode, we talk about:
1. The 80% Sneaker: Breaking down the Jordan 1 Union Royal Mid SE Black Toe, why it felt like it was only completed to 80% of its potential, and what it would take to finish the story.
2. Breaking Free from the Tech Ecosystem: Shifting away from Apple’s proprietary "stuck in the box" ecosystem and embracing flexibility and freedom.
3. Navigating Job Loss & Next Steps: Real talk on handling sudden career shifts, overcoming setback anxiety, and trusting the bigger plan.
4. Faith & Resilience: How God reminds us in every season that an incomplete chapter isn't the end of the book.

No matter what you're going through, in your seasons of loss, hardship, or setback, know God says your story isn't finished!
👍 Like and Subscribe!
💬 Leave your questions in the comments below!

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08/06/2026

👟 EPISODE 4: "The Cop" (Back to School Edition)
It's back-to-school season for The Zeros and 1s Podcast, and we’re talking about copping the best deals to lace our kids up with the freshest kicks! Join your hosts Robert "Mac" and OB Cruz as we unlace the trap of mindless consumerism and share how to be good stewards of the resources God has provided.
We’re breaking down how to hunt the resale markets—from eBay to Facebook Marketplace and Depop—while using legit-check tools so you never get burned. Let’s send our kids back to school with high heat, great stories, and a firm foundation as they follow in our shoes.
🔥 In this episode:
1. Smart shopping on eBay, FB Marketplace, and Depop
2. Using authentication tools to dodge fakes
3. Teaching our kids stewardship over status
👇 Drop a comment below: What’s the best sneaker deal you’ve ever copped?

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08/04/2026

The Zeros and 1s Podcast Releases Episode 3: "The Listening..." (Co-hosts Robert Mac and OB Cruz bridge SneakerCon Dallas 2026, digital algorithms, and spiritual discernment in an engaging new episode.)

In this dynamic installment, co-hosts Robert Mac and OB Cruz connect the dots between modern culture, digital influence, and spiritual discernment—taking listeners from the floor of SneakerCon Dallas 2026 straight into the heart of what shapes our daily focus and the lasting impact of fatherhood.

Episode 3 explores three distinct realms that intersect in everyday life:
1. Culture & Community (SneakerCon Dallas 2026): A recap of the energy, custom kicks, and community connections on the ground at one of the premier sneaker gatherings in the country.
2. The Digital Stream (The Algorithm): An insightful look into how modern tech feeds us content, influences attention, and curates our digital environments.
3. The Spiritual Input (What We Fill Ourselves With): A grounded, biblical reflection on guarding our ears and mind, evaluating what we allow into our daily lives, and staying rooted amidst constant noise. Younger ears are listening...

We went to SneakerCon for the sneakers, broke down the algorithm for the tech, but the real core of this conversation comes down to our listening ears, says the hosting duo. What you consistently consume—whether it's shoes, media, or tech—ultimately shapes your spiritual appetite.

Like and subscribe!

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07/13/2026

The Creator’s Blueprint (Ep2):
What happens when you cross high-end sneaker culture with the cutting edge of tech and the deepest questions of the human soul?
In this episode of The Zeros and 1s Podcast, we’re breaking down the spectacular Virgil Abloh Archive Jordan 1 Retro High “Alaska” and diving deep into the massive pros and cons of Artificial Intelligence. But we don’t stop at technology. We look at the ultimate question of our generation: What is real vs. fake?
From AI filters to our spiritual lives, it’s easy to get caught up in the imitation. But the truth is, the Creator has you in a precise purposeful process, shaping you from raw material, just like Virgil’s deconstructed masterpiece, into an authentic, artistic original.
If you’re trying to navigate a hype-filled world, look past the synthetic noise, and step into the blueprint of who you were truly designed to be, this conversation is for you.
Hit that Subscribe button, drop your thoughts in the comments, and let’s get into it!
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06/16/2026

🎧 Episode 1: The Drop

The Zeros and 1s Podcast is much more than binary code and Jordan kicks. It’s the bridge between the tech that guides us, the steps we take forward, the faith that directs us, the hard resets we learn from, the wins that keep us going, and the stories in between.

Launching today on 6/16 is no coincidence. The numbers tell the whole story of who we are:

💥 The Comic Lore: In Marvel, Earth-616 is the main continuity—a world of mutants who are seen as genetic anomalies, navigating the imperfections of existence while harnessing the incredible gifts they were given.

💻 The Tech History: June 16th marks the official incorporation of IBM in 1911, the bedrock of modern computing.

👟 The Sneaker Culture: The Jordan 6 brought structural advancements that created legendary grails. The Jordan 1 started it all to become the GOAT. The 16 uncovered the shroud, proving that design and technology are always advancing.

🙏 The Faith: In scripture, 6 represents imperfect mankind, while 16 represents God’s perfect love. 616 gives us a double measure of 8 (new beginnings) wrapped in that perfect love.

The Drop hitting on 6/16 shows the DNA of our imperfections and the love of God that transforms us.

Welcome to Day 1. Welcome to the Drop. Welcome to the Zeros and 1s Podcast! Like and Subscribe! 🔔

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05/05/2026

May the 4th be with you and happy Cinco de Mayo! 🌌✨
Production is officially underway at the studio! 🎧 The blueprint for The Zeros and 1s Podcast is coming to life. Get ready and stay tied tight—we’re launching soon! 🚀🗣️🎙️🔊

04/18/2026

Every day, thousands of sneakers are abandoned to the cold, heartless world of eBay bidding wars. They are flipped for profit, traded like commodities, and stripped of their dignity. But today, you can stand against the cycle of resale.

These shoes are waiting, but right now, the wardrobe is silent. Without your help, these Zeros and 1s custom masterpieces could be lost forever to a nameless reseller in a dark basement.

Will you be their angel? For just $64.95—less than you’d spend on lattes over the next two weeks—you can intervene. Your one-time gift ensures that these Jordans aren't "sold to the highest bidder," but are instead placed in their true forever home: on Robert’s feet.

Will you pull them from the auction block? Will you give them the life of vibrant, over-accessorized joy they were born to live?

The Zeros and 1s Rescuing Jordans Foundation needs you. For the price of a decent steak dinner, you can be the hero Robert deserves. You can save these soles from the uncertainty of the internet and give them the stability of a loving closet.
Please. Don't scroll by. Help us rescue these grails I mean poor soles. 👟🧡