My First Kicks

This week, I am live from the Unheardof Brand event. I get to sit down with AD and recap why the video and audio came out so bad for the live show. I also get to sit down and catch up with Andy, Aaron, Phil, Elaina, and Melissa. As we get to talk ask them what does the Grandma Couch 2 and the collaboration means to them. How they are impacted by this release and how much they love the shoe. Also I...

This week I am joined by KJ and we got right into the current state of sneakers. How she got into kicks, how she moves around the space. Her time working with startups, taking over Common Ace. Being able to be on the beach and being known as the Carry on Queen. Also we touch on what the sneaker scene in Toronto is like. How each store interacts with each other and much more!   Where to find K...

This week JP pulls up to the pod, we connect on growing up in Queens. Share some old Queen Center stories, how JP ended up working at All The Right. The way All The Right connects graffiti and sneakers. He also brings some kicks to show off before they drop. Plus we talk about how sneakers has influenced him and things he wants to see being the Manager of ATR.    Where to find JP:  ...

This week Alfred Banks returns to the podcast, we last spoke almost 4 years ago when I first started the podcast. We catch up on the accomplishments we have achieved since then. I also touch on my time in Cincinatti for the Piggy Runners Adistar release. Alfred talks about the creation of SaxKixAve and their upcoming album. Also performing at the Super Bowl and the path his has carved since his la...

This week I am joined by Dj Ominaya, we talk about growing up in the Bronx. Where his love for sneakers started, how he started DJing. Where his hustle comes from and where his love for hip hop came from. How he and A Boogie with The Hoodie connected. How he is able to work with him and Lola Brooke. How everything comes back to sneakers and much much more!   Where to find DJ Ominaya:  &n...

This week LIFEOFTHOM, pulls up to the podcast and we talk about his journey with kicks. The bubbling current New York rap scene, how he has been navigating it. Creating community and supporting others that support him. Starting and pursuing music at his age, plus working with On The Radar. We also talk about his producing and his last album Cocotaso. Plus so much more!   Where to find LIFEOFT...

This week Jason Faustino jumps back on the podcast to catch up since our last episode. We talk about his recent promotion, his team's expansion since collaborating with Jae Tips. We also talk about Saucony's new Run as One community based campaign. How sneakers has intertwined with every interest we have. Some upcoming collaborations coming out and of course John Cena's Heel turn plus much much mo...

This week I am joined by Arab Lincoln, we talk about his journey to becoming one of the best sneaker photographers today. Growing up in South Carolina and how he was ahead of the game in school. His big break during the early days of social media. How much he loves sneaker culture and why he's passionate about it till this day. Plus so much more!   Where to find Tyler:    &nbsp...

This week I am joined by the legendary DNA, we talk about growing up in Corona. How Pumpkinhead helped impacted both of our lives. Also how DNA fell in love with kicks. What he loves about sneakers and how he has evolved his collection. Starting battle rap, revisiting his iconic moments. The impact battle rap has made on his life and we also talk wrestling and so much more!   Where to find DN...

This week I am joined by Complex's own Brendan Dunne, we talk about his journey. Growing up in Idaho and going to school at The University of Oregon. How he found his love for sneakers, translating it into a full time job in sneakers. Our love to Aesop Rock and moments we had at shows! The importance of being able to do things within sneakers and much much more! Where to find Brendan:   ...

This week I am joined by the Originator, Frosty Preme. We talk about his journey with kicks, who kept him laced up. How he was influenced in high school and what how he got the chance to release hats. The fitted boom of 2020 and being in written about in Business of Fashion. How he and Jae Tips connected and how he started doing music. Plus so much more!!   Where to find Frosty Preme:  &...

This week I am joined by z-100's own DJ Dramos, we talk about his history with kicks. Working on the breakfast club, growing up in and around New York. He shows off two pairs of kicks and tells some insightful stories about them. We also go over his motivation to start his podcast Life as a Gringo plus his pivot from being in a band to where he is now. Plus so much more!!   Where to find Dram...

This week I am joined by the legendary Premium Pete, we talk about his journey with kicks. His impact on the sneaker community and sneaker culture. Also his friendships with some of the most legendary sneakerheads. We touch on how much Dallas Penn contributed to the sneaker and fashion game. We also talk about where he has seen the sneaker community has gone and grown. Plus so much more!  Whe...

This week Ricky Shoebio returns to the podcast! We talk about his time at Art Basel, his experience speaking at the Black Footwear Forum. How we connected after our first episode, plus what he has worked on since then. He drops some gems on how to move in this industry. Also how to separate yourself as a creative. We touch on a lot and much more!   Where to find Ricky:    &nbsp...

This week Tiona Deniece makes her return to the podcast! We talk about her upcoming Hat Club collab, being an ambassador for the brand. When she is dropping the new album. I also bring in a pair that I consider a grail and talk about it. Tiona brings in a pair that means a lot to her. We also touch on the end of the SNKRs live. Plus what she has coming in the future   Where to find Tiona: &nb...

This week I am joined by Jae Milez, we talk about why they call him the One Wheel Demon. How he found his love for sneakers, getting featured for his love for BMX. His love for helping others and how he uses his journey to inspire others. He takes us down memory lane with his Quai 54 5's, also reliving receiving the Nigel RM 4's from Jordan Brand. Plus so much more!  Where to find Jae:  ...

This week Travonne Edwards jumps back on the pod to talk about how he has built community. Helping the podcast and his relationship with Nick DePaula. He also brings out two pairs of exclusive kicks that we will only see in visual form. We also talk about the importance of Slam Magazine and how its shaped our world.   Where to find Tray:      IG: https://www.instagram.com/...

This week I am joined by Mathew Drazic, we talk about his journey into designing sneakers. Working on the Converse All Star Rodman, also his time at New Balance. How he found his way into sneaker design. Also how he fell in love with sneakers at a young age. Working within the sneaker industry and what led him to starting his own company. How he wants to make an impact in this world and much much...

This week I am joined by The Kid Mero, we talk about his journey with kicks. Growing up in the Heights and the Bronx, working retail in the city before starting Victory Light. How sneakers and clothing have always played a part in his life. We also talk about being one of the only people with the Air More Get Money Uptempo. Also being able to work with Timberland to put out timbs. Plus so much mor...

This week I am joined by the hilarious Petey DeAbreu, we talk about how we met. His love for kicks and being adjacent to the community. How we connected, the first time I saw him do stand up. Also we touch on his journey from working at a sneaker store to doing comedy full time. We go over when he went from rock bottom to where he is now.  Plus much much more!   Where to find Petey DeAbr...

This week I am joined by Andy Martinez, he is the person behind the Air Force 1 cowboy boot. We touch on his upbringing going to school for art. The inspiration he received in the hallways of his high school. How'd the &e Boot came to be. Going viral and how he views his brand, also what is next for him and much much more!   Where to find Andy:      Socials:  IG:...

This week I am joined by the extremely talented Kota The Friend. We talk about the early days of collecting kicks in New York. Where has music taken him and the places he's been. Where he gets his hustle mentality from, what he feels about streaming and discovery. His journey with music and kicks, how we met and what it was like to perform with Sango. Plus much much more!   Where to find Kota...

This week I am joined by one of my favorite producers, Sango. We talk about growing up in Michigan, his journey to Seattle. How sneakers played a part in his life. His claim to fame buying fakes and how Michigan shaped his fashion sense. We also connect on his visits to Brazil how he embraces cultures. How that all ties into his music and where he has been able to take it. Plus much much more. &nb...

This week I am joined by TMark, we talk about how music impacted his life. How growing up in the Bronx shaped him, how much of a culture shock living in Queens was. Also we touch on his sneaker history and how being tapped in with sneakers paved his way. From being in sneaker battles over the internet to in person on Complex. To how DJ Clark Kent embraced him and much much more! Where to find TMar...

This week Open Mike Eagle joins me on the podcast, we talk about his history with kicks. A revolutionary moment he had while on tour with Aesop Rock. I also ask him some burning questions about his migration to the West Coast. Working with Project Blowed and also Hellfyre Club, also we talk about creating community. How QTDR save our lives and how he built that into touring and creating more music...