My First Kicks

This week Melissa Chanel jumps on the podcast and we get to talk about how kicks changed her life. We touch on her time in South Carolina and how her family got into sneakers. How the choice to start posting her kicks created a community she enjoys. How starting Kicks and Fro's changed her career paths and what she plans to do in the future. Plus so much more!!   Where to find Melissa:  ...

This week we are joined by Fresco, we pick things off from his first appearance on the pod. We talk about the last interaction we had and what happened to my phone. The being outside element of sneakers and how seeding has impacted the community. We also touch on his circle and how wild some of his nights get hanging with SmokeDZA and Freddie Gibbs. We also touch on him being a free agent and what...

This week we are joined by Matthew Welty, you may know of his work on Complex and as one part of The Complex Sneaker Podcast. Welty sits down with me and we talk about his journey with kicks. We learned where it all clicked for him and how he decided to follow the path he is on now. How sneakers has brought him around the world and the interactions he has had with people. We also speak on how he s...

This week we are joined by FD From The Future, we talk about his outlook on community. His relationship with kicks, who his mentor's are and the first clip that made him viral. Where he gets the confidence to be himself at all times. His brief time being a rapper and where it lead him. How he went from being outside to being on your SNKRs app. Plus much much more!  Where to find FD:  &nb...

This week we are joined by Prozech, hailing from the UK. Prozech and I talk about my appearance on his podcast. How he grew up loving sneakers but never knew about sneaker culture. How sneaker culture found him and what is was like for him to venture into this world. His recent achievements and also the work he is doing in the community. Also we touch on my terrible english accent and much much mo...

This week we are joined by Sydnee Thompson, we talk about the impact of sneakers in her life. How her world has changed as of late and what inspires her. Being featured on the SNKRs app and the process that went behind that. Working in the corporate world and being yourself, also taking that chance on yourself and the signs that lead to that. She also speaks on the community that surround her duri...

This week we are doing a kick talk, K.O joins me as we talk about how we build community. i go over how the Soled Out Comedy Show at Extra Butter went. K.O talks about Kickchella and what to look out for in the future. We touch on some recent Twitter conversations that has been happening on the timeline. We also touch on how resellers perceive our community and sneaker culture. Also we read some A...

In June after a brief hiatus I got back to recording the podcast and had to have one of my closest friends on the podcast. We talked about this episode for months and we finally were able to get it to happen. This week's episode I am joined by Dee, he is many things from frontman of The Oxymorrons to founder of a Mental Health Organization. He hops on the pod and we talk everything from growing up...

This week I welcome two guest, GoTee and BobbyKicks to the podcast. We talk about each other their upbringings. How kicks brought them together, their path with kicks before meeting. The decision to start the Kickstory Podcast and their goal with the podcast. GoTee and BobbyKicks dynamic and how they share their experiences with each other. We also shed light on the differences of New York and Ari...

This week I welcome MarkMan to the podcast we talk about growing up in the FGC. Collecting sneakers at a young age, how he was a mall rat. How the worlds of the Fighting Game Community and Sneaker worlds collide. Also his involvement with the Moment 37 Air Force 1's. The secret fit battles that take place at video game tournaments. His career paths and how he learned how to be a eSport commentator...

This week I welcome Jae Tips to the podcast we talk about growing up in the Bronx. His music career and the places it took him. His love for sneakers and what sparked his curiosity! How sneaker culture embraced him and what it means to him. His time in France and how much love he received out there. Also we touch on the article that catapulted hat culture in New York and much much more!  Wher...

This week the Will Stowe to the podcast, you may know Will from the SNKRs App where he hosted shows on the app. However, he joins me to talk about his journey to where he is now. How he got into sneakers, how he had to give them up and how he got back into it. We also touch on his love streetwear, how the UK sneaker scene effected him. Plus his work with-in the music scene and what keeps him wanti...

This week the Uncle Skoola hops on the pod and we talk about his love for everything 90s. From his upbringing in the Dallas area, to his work online and at sneaker events. Skoola sits down to talk about how he was influenced at a young age. How much he loves old sneakers and how he is tastemaker. Plus he shares some fun stories and show off some recent cops! Where to find Uncle Skoola:  &nbsp...

This week I welcome Jamiersen Green, we talk about his work ethic and how we met. Our gym etiquette and where we differ. How growing up in Flint, Michigan influenced him and the shoe that started his journey. We ask for sponsorships on the pod and also more representation in this space. We also touch on the impact on Burn Rubber on Jamiersen and try to name other black own shops. Plus much much mo...

This week I welcome Al Baker better known as Deadstock Anatomies to the podcast. We talk about his love for the game of basketball. Why he had to give up sneakers, his time in the pool circuit. Also how his unconventional career path lead him back to sneakers. His biggest inspiration and where Deadstock Anatomies came from and has taken him! Fun and insightful episode this week! Where to find Al:...

This week I welcome Jordan Keyser to the podcast, we talk about how he started taking sneaker photography. His early day's skating and how the impact of living in Upstate New York created his curiosity. We touched on how we connected and how Jamiersen made this episode happen. Also we touch on his journey and how it has lead to some cool opportunities. From working at Kith to his time at Packer Jo...

This week I welcome 215shooter to the podcast, we talk about running into each other at Renarts. How early he was on fitted and hats and hat trends. Collecting kicks in Philly and working at shops. His time at DTLR and how he got his position. The creation of Niche Talk and how it evolved from his content. What and who are his current inspirations and much much more!   Where to find Jerome: &...

This week I welcome Kofie Yeboah to the podcast. We talk about his history with kicks. How he found his voice on YouTube, and the lane of content he choses to make. How much I love his work at Secret Base and how we got to know each other. Growing up in the land of Jordan North Carolina. Getting his first job and what he bought with that money. Also his time running track and how far it got him. P...

This week I welcome Key Lee back to the podcast as we discuss hate in the community. We talk about some of the recent hate we have seen across the sneaker community. How women in sneakers have been received and attacked when it comes to brands giving them flowers. How Key defends her friends and people that are close to her. How everything is connected to mental health and much much more!  &n...

This week I welcome Nya Lorraine & Mikayla Dominique to the podcast! In the first ever 3 person in studio podcast, we touch on starting Her Sole podcast. How long this has been in the making, growing up in New York and New Jersey. How they both got jobs in working in sneakers. Why Nya can send an email for a certain pair. Women in sneakers and much much more!  Where to find Nya:  &nb...

This week I welcome Ashley Simone to the podcast! We talk about the super late nights on clubhouse. Growing up in Chicago and getting into kicks. How her parents influenced her and how she found her style. Her journey in the world of finance and finding her voice. Ashley also talks on her battle with body dysmorphia and building confidence. Plus much much more! Where to Find A. Simone:  &nbsp...

This week Mikey Dabbs jumps back on the pod to talk kicks and hats. We each brought 3 pairs of kicks that we feel everyone should be up on. Also we talk about how runners took over his life. I also touch on how a collab made me give runners a try. His work at Renarts and how he's been taking my money with his hat releases. Plus much more!   Where to Find Mikey:     &n...

This week Matt Halfhill hops on the pod to talk about his love for kicks. Growing up with professors has parents, his original major. Where his curiosity gene comes from. Explaining how Nice Kicks started, how his impact has reached people in other countries. His weight loss journey and the intense workouts he's done and currently doing. Sneaker media and the current state of journalism in writing...

This week Bimma Williams from  @claimastories  hops on the pod. We talk about growing up in Louisiana, how sneakers impacted him at a young age. Learning how he found his motivation for success. How he maneuvered with-in sneakers and found his calling. Dropping his own shoe and the reception behind it. Finding the void he felt was in this industry and creating change. His love for helpin...

This week I welcome Joe aka HigherLXNG to the podcast, we talk about growing up in Houston. His love for pets and where that love came from. His beginning aspirations, and the moment he decided to switch. His podcast Thoughts for the Sole. Working with James Whitaker and how he got his foot in the door there. Plus we talk about the many times we wanted to end out podcast and much much more! Where...