My First Kicks

This week we welcome Arian Sade to the podcast, we talk about reselling. Growing up in Cali and being around Fairfax. The early days of Round Two and how Arian was copping kicks. He also shares a couple stories that lead him to re-think reselling. How and why he started Ouro and what he wants to do with the app. Another fun episode this week so be sure to share the podcast! Got a my first kicks st...

This week we welcome JSM to the podcast, we learn about what got him into kicks! Growing up and figuring out where he wanted to be. How he started customizing, and shoes he's done. His work with previous guest AD Sneaks, and the future of that project. We also learn about the Utah sneaker scene and his part in it. He also tells some great stories! Fun episode this week so be sure to share the podc...

This week we welcome SneakerDenn to the podcast, we talk about sneaker culture. The existence of a resale culture and the current state of it. Growing up in the UK and what got him into buying sneakers. Where did his curiosity to post sneaker culture content came from. How he got into reselling, and what rare pairs he's been able to hold. A pair of my grails he's been able to own. Another great li...

This week we welcome EP and Matta Ov Fact to the podcast. We talk about growing up in Middletown and collecting kicks. How hard they used to go collecting sneakers! Starting to do music and the ability to travel the world doing it. They share stories about coming down to New York City with a whole crew. What sneakers had them in the a chokehold in high school. Its a fun episode be sure to share it...

This week we welcome Dee Wells to the podcast. We talk about the shoe that started it all for him. His career in sneakers and how he helps people get in the industry. The impact of music on his life, what he would do to get sneakers in his area. Traveling to New York and being around when sneaker culture was starting. Also what he is doing now to continue teaching people about sneaker culture. Gre...

This week we welcome Ricky Shoebio to the podcast. We talk about growing up in New Jersey and the sneaker scene. Hustling and having ambition at a young age. Ricky's influences and the shoe that started it all. Working in corporate America and the satisfaction of being accepted as yourself. The room's he's been and the opportunities he's created for himself. Great episode as always this week! Got...

This week we welcome Seth Eaton to the pod, we talk what goes into getting early pairs. His thoughts on content creating and what he does to stay current. How kicks became a part of his life and where it is taking him. We also talk about what kicks he's really into and the sneaker scene he is a part of. Fun episode this week! Got a my first kicks story? email us at myfirstkickspod@gmail.com our IG...

This week we bring in the prophet, Dre The Shoegod to talk what we think are being brought back. Now some may think we are crazy for mentioning these shoes. However, these companies have proved to reach into the back of the stockroom to proves us right. Dre and I talk about sneakerheads and sneaker culture and how its changed on social media. We also talk about how I got roasted for my recent TikT...

This week we welcome Jackie to the podcast, we talk about her time playing D1 basketball. How her teammates got her into collecting sneakers. How her family connected her to kicks. Also we jump into what made her shift into content creating. We talk about her love of kicks and what her priorities were growing up. Plus we talk about growing up in New Jersey! Great episode this week! Got a my first...

This week we welcome Twogees to the podcast to talk kicks, we talk growing up in California. DJing in college for the college radio. Working for the WNBA, creating content and what got him started. The background workings of what goes on to create a sneaker night. Mental health and what he does to keep motivated! Another great episode this week! Got a my first kicks story? email us at myfirstkicks...

This week we welcome Sean Collard to the podcast to talk kicks. We learned about how basketball was and is a huge part of his life. How he became to have an affinity to the Jordan 2's. How he influenced me and others to give the Jordan 2's a chance. Collecting sneakers in Canada, and what its like to buy sneakers now. Early days of sneaker Instagram and how he started out! Got a my first kicks sto...

This week we welcome Lawrence Killebrew on the pod to talk kicks! We talk about the term sneakerhead and where it comes into play nowadays. We also talk about growing up in Philadelphia and what controlled the scene back in the day. How his love for Air Maxes grew over the years and where his collection is now. His favorite pair to wear on stage and what other comedians are big sneakerheads. It's...

This week we welcome Frank aka Phrossen to the podcast, if you've been on TikTok you've seen his SB collection. He's been collecting for a long time and we connect on being New York SB heads. We also talk about wearing kicks into the office. How the forums shaped our sneaker collections and what made him want to jump on TikTok. We also talk about his move to the city and growing up in Staten Islan...

This week we are doing another Kick Talk, Andy returns to talk about his All Star weekend experiences. Being invited to Sneaker Expo and we also talk about his uptick in work he's been putting out. He also schools me on CapSole, which I was very curious about. We also bring 3 pairs of kicks, and talk about why you should check them out. Fun episode all around be sure to rate and review the podcast...

This week we welcome Sualin to the podcast to talk kicks! We learn about the first pair that got her into kicks, motherhood. Growing up in New York and the way Queens was back in the 2000s. High School trends and Hip Hop and its impact on both of us. Picking up skating at a later age and getting into Nike SB's. Also wearing fire kicks to teach and passing on the love to her kids. Great episode thi...

This week we welcome Unc to the pod to talk kicks, we learn about Chicago sneakers from Dre's point of view. We talk about why he is the shoe god. His love for fusions and why they forever will have a home in his heart. We also talk about how he made his name in the sneaker game. How Jeff Staples found him and blessed him with a pair of Panda Pigeons. There is so much more on this weeks episode! G...

This week we welcome Mawdoods to the podcast, who is an extremely talented artist out of Wisconsin. We talk about getting into kicks, his first pair that hooked him. How'd he start creating his art and putting it on Instagram. Where his art has taken him, and the way its perceived at sneaker con's. Its a fun episode this week, be sure to rate and review the podcast! Got a my kicks story? email us...

This week we welcome Phill Terrill from SoleSafeCo, we talk about how he got into kicks. Growing up in Minnesota and Hass confusing it with Wisconsin. How he collected sneakers in college. How he moved those shoes per semester! Also we talk about going to a Historically Black College and the sneaker scene there. How he came up with SoleSafe and how long it took to start it up! It is a great chat a...

This week we welcome Janyne to the podcast to talk kicks! We talk about the journey's she has been on. Her mother helping her get pairs, the lines she has been on. Growing up in LA and her work in mental health and the effect of sneakers on our mental health. Great episode this week so be sure to share it with everyone you know! Got a my kicks story? email us at myfirstkickspod@gmail.com our IG is...

This week we are back with another Kick Talk this time with returning guest Rob Haze. He shows off 3 pairs and I talk about 3 pairs you all should check out. We also talk about reps, D'Angelo and Genuine How to pronounce A Ma Maniere, and what the A on the shoes mean. We touch on the Big Red Boots and Don C might be in crisis after listening to this episode!  Got a my kicks story? email us at...

This week we welcome Moondust of Moondust Studio to the podcast! We learn about the first shoe he absolutely wanted. How he got into collecting sneakers. His thoughts on skating SB's and his work in skate culture. We learn about the moment he decided to bet on himself. His outlook on life and creating goals, and hear some great stories on this weeks episode! Got a my kicks story? email us at myfir...

This week we welcome Ben from Wrist Check Podcast to this podcast! Where we talk kicks and his love for kicks! We also get to learn about where his love for watches come from. We get inside knowledge on the Tiffany Air Force 1's, we also get talk about fake G Shock's! I get told the entire Tom Sach's Mars Yard story, and much much more on this weeks episode! Got a my kicks story? email us at myfir...

This week we welcome ValleyBoyKickz to the podcast, we talk creating content. Growing up in Arizona, his family and his past. Also we touch on creating community, how to move as an OG in the game. His love for Jordans and Nike's, how he got into customizing kicks. Also his move to Las Vegas and how he is moving forward now! Got a my kicks story? email us at myfirstkickspod@gmail.com our IG is @myf...

This week we welcome Mr Miller to the podcast, we talk messaging in sneakers. We also about his work at several foot stores. Growing up in an army base and the 3 states he frequently visited. The sneaker scene in Texas and it's impact on him, we also touch on launching his Instagram show If The Shoe Fits. Great episode this week you are in store for a good one! Got a my kicks story? email us at my...

This week we welcome Nick Wilson to the podcast. We talk about his photography, his foray into sneakers. Who got him into sneakers, skate culture. How positivity helped propel us forward, and our thought process. His work with reshoevn8r and the how he wants to help everyone! Got a my kicks story? email us at myfirstkickspod@gmail.com our IG is @myfirstkickspod Where to find Nick: All socials are...