My First Kicks

This week I welcome Tony Mui to the podcast to talk about his first kicks. Growing up in New York and his love for basketball. How he found his way to making Life at Complex. The impact of him showing the behind the scenes of his time there. How playing basketball around the city influenced him. We also talk about how we decide basketball shoes and much more!   Where to Find Tony:  &nbsp...

This week the gang is back together, after a long hiatus. Ify is back and we talk about the 2022 sneaker of the year list by GQ. We also talk about some of the things we worked on after he left the pod. We also touch on our common interest, the collector gene. Funny interactions with Carl Tart and much much more on this weeks episode! Where to Find Ify:     Socials: @IfyNwadiwe Podc...

This week I welcome Charley McClay to the podcast as we talk about how he got into sneakers. The leaps he's made in over 4 years using social media. How basketball is apart of his life and how exciting Anthony Edwards is. The impact the AE 1's are having this year. We also talk about the current state of basketball sneakers. How it felt to go viral the first time and handling brands and brand deal...

This week I welcome Zak Kurtz to the podcast, we talk about his love for sneakers. How he found his passion for becoming a lawyer and his career path. How he used sneakers in his pursuit of working as a lawyer. The work he has done and provides for the sneaker community. We also talk about his work online when it comes to explaining trademark's and lawsuits in sneakers and streetwear. Its an insig...

This week I welcome Rainey Ovalle to the podcast, and to the first in-studio episode! Rainey and I talk about DOOM, White on White Air Force Ones. His career journey and what he is up to now. How he creates his content and what influences him. His time during high school and how that lead to his perspective in life! We also connect on our love for Hideo Kojima, his time in Japan and how he found A...

This week I welcome Mo Christine to the podcast, we talk about how she got into kicks. Her sneaker history and how family ties into her love. We also touch on her upbringing and her show Kickin it with Mo. Her favorite stories from her guest and how the influence her. The sneaker community on instagram and how she got started. Her work with children and how that ties into her show and much more! W...

This week I welcome not one but two guest to the podcast, AD Sneaks and JSM! We talk about the Bred and Cement 4 debate, show off sneakers we've received. Tell some stories about creating content online. How we deal with negative comments. Discuss the time we spent during the pandemic and much more. Very fun episode this week!   Where to Find JSM:  Socials: @jsm_801_customs  Site: h...

This week we welcome Nick DePaula to the podcast, we talk about the early days of collecting kicks. His time at Sole Collector, how he got into sneaker collecting. How undeniable the era of 90s basketball era, along with the 00's basketball era. We break down the Sole Collector collab's, and he even shows off a sample. Great talk this week!   Where to Find Nick: Socials: @nickdepaula  Ne...

This week we welcome Jason Faustino to the podcast. We talk about how we first met, how he grew up in Long Island. His first career and how he learned to help others. Starting his career over and where it lead him now. How he chooses to observe and the impact he has made on me and others. Also where he is now in life and the accomplishments he has made in the past years. Super insightful and fun e...

This week we welcome KO to the pod, we talk about the creation of ATATF. I talk about some old head tendencies. We also touch on how important community is to him. The current state of sneaker culture and how his ATATF has made an impact. We also talk about how Atlanta has changed. What shoes took over Atlanta currently and when he was growing up. Plus much much more!  Where to Find KO: &nbsp...

This week we welcome Travonne Edwards pulls up to the pod. We talk about his taste in fashion and where it came from. The shoe he fell in love with and will always want to wear. Where his love for sneakers came from and how it's evolved now. His career path and what he is currently doing. Also why he continues to inspire others around him! Great episode this week! Where to Find Travonne: Socials:...

This week we welcome Davon to the podcast, we talk about the origin of his podcast. How he approaches sneaker twitter and what he loves about it. Getting into heated arguments and why he finds them fun. How his collecting started and why he started reselling. The differences between the sunglasses community and why he invest in people when selling frames. Who he has sold glasses too and some inter...

This week we welcome Fresh Daily, we talk about how he got into fashion. How his name came about and what the common misconception he received. How we first met, and stories we shared over the years. His approach to fashion and how he was a tastemaker. How gatekeeping effected him and how he chooses to not gatekeep. Also we talk about how it all connects to what he does in music and clothing now!...

This week we welcome Zion Lord to the podcast, we talk about growing up in a sneaker family. Where his inspiration comes from, how he got to work for Overtime. His experiences on the road, traveling across the country for sneakers. People he has gotten to speak to, the wildest pairs he's held in hand. We also touch on what his time in high school was like and the difference between West Coast and...

This week we welcome Marcus Edmonds to the podcast to talk kicks. We talk about the impact of sneakers on the DMV how what he learned brought him to NYC. His current work within sneakers, opportunities he has gotten since moving here. We share sneaker stories and much much more on this great episode!   Where to Find Marcus:     Socials: @blackgatsbyworld  Solecial Studies:...

This week we welcome Jacques Slade to the podcast to about his career in sneakers. How he paved the way for so many on YouTube. The difference in his takes on sneakers and where sneakers have taken him. Where he found his appreciation for sneakers. How much of a ground breaking moment sneaker being introduced to golf was. Plus much much more on this weeks episode!   Where to Find Jacques: &nb...

This week we welcome Leo Olacio to the podcast to talk kicks. We talk about his time at the Dunk Exchange, growing up in New Jersey. Working at Soled Out NJ, helping create community. His work with OSD and opportunities he's had. Joining the Marines, and the differences in Armed Forces recruiting. How his collecting over time has evolved and how he got to his current collection. It's a great liste...

This week we I bring Morgan back on the pod just to recap ComplexCon and talk about his new podcast with Flex. We also talk about our recent cops, touch on sneakers we think are making our Sneaker of the Year list. I try to get him to open up about why he continues to have a huge collection. He also spends a lot of time really close to the camera. Great episode this week!     Where...

This week we welcome Femdot to the podcast, we talk about how he got his start in music. How Chicago shaped him, how his family raised him. The stories he tells in his music and of how important sneakers are to him. We also talk about how he was able to be outside, growing up in a talented family. Where his motivation comes from and also headlining his first tour! Hell of an episode this week! &nb...

This week we welcome Kari Aka SneakerPhetish to the podcast. We talk about how he got into sneakers, his family. How he didn't go to school for journalism. Growing up in Alabama and how important it was in his life. Trying to resell sneakers, and the trouble it lead. His current job and also what lead to him starting to post content online. Fun episode this week!   Where to Find Kari:&nb...

This week we welcome you to the live My First Kicks podcast, former guest Chris Cheney hops on to guest host. As we are joined by Jesse Villanueva on stage. We talk about his work with Alife, the stories he has from his time in streetwear. Also talk about collab's he's done and where he is now. How streetwear operates and the going on's of the collective! Chris Cheney also talks about his time at...

This week we welcome Shake to the podcast, we talk about how he met Jam Master Jay. His work with Adidas, how he is helping communities with his programs. Growing up in Milwaukee and how it influenced his style. Coming to New York and visiting Queens. His impact on the kids he's helping and we even visit some full circle moments. We also talk about his upcoming release with Adidas, the Day Ones. G...

This week we welcome Tay aka LetTayTellIt to the podcast, we talk about the creation of RespectFemaleSnkrhds. Finding her community online & how it helped grow her love for sneakers. Her love for tech and how her whole family is into sneakers. How inspirational her page is and what she is doing to spread the word. Also we talk about how to be more inclusive and how women stories are important...

This week we welcome Joshton Peas to the podcast, we talk about growing up in LA. The talented school he went to, his time on Fairfax ave. How he and Anwar Carrots connected. How influential Tyler the Creator is, his work in the music industry. How he has been able to reach personal goals & what drives him. The start of ain't shit funny and The Blk Print, also what's in the future and so much...

This week we welcome Russ Bengtson to the podcast, one of my favorite basketball and sneaker writers of all time. We talk about his influence on my his influence on sneaker media. How he has always viewed sneakers, from working at Slam and Complex. The start of Quickstrike to his book A History of Basketball in Fifteen Sneakers. We touch on everything from tech to the art of selling sneakers at st...