My First Kicks

This week we speak with the great Jonathan Dalynn on the podcast. We talk about how he help create the sneaker scene in Virginia. Also how he got into kicks, his first job. We also talk about his time in the armed forces. How his time in the armed forces lead to him designing clothing. Great great episode this week! Got a my kicks story? email us at myfirstkickspod@gmail.com our IG is @myfirstkick...

This week we speak with the extremely talented Steve Thomson aka Happylifewood to the podcast. We talk about his first kicks, basketball working in marketing. I made parallels to my career with his and I might have to start woodworking. He also talking about how his work has connected himself closer to his son. How woodworking brought such amazing opportunities for himself. We also talk about the...

This week Andy Dutton, jumps on the podcast to talk kicks. He talks about getting into photography. The invention of his basement/ photography room. We talk about the Utah sneaker scene, how Sole Savy has expanded his sneaker community. His favorite Jordan's and we get a little visitor mid episode. Dive on in the episode is fine! Got a my kicks story? email us at myfirstkickspod@gmail.com our IG i...

This week we speak with the amazing 23Penny, to the podcast. We talk about the early days of Nike Talk. How he got started and his mentality behind getting kicks. Opening stores in Atlanta and the current state of sneaker culture there. How to educate the newer collectors into collecting. The idea behind reselling, and how it was used back on the forums. Great listen this week! Got a my kicks stor...

This week we speak with the illustrious Morgan Jones on the podcast. He speaks about growing up in Indiana, joining the armed forces. What lead him to creating TikToks about sneakers. We also talk about his work as a Tennis coach. His thought process when collecting, we also learn about how big of a G-Unit fan he is. Great listen this week! Got a my kicks story? email us at myfirstkickspod@gmail.c...

This week we speak with the amazing Jarvis Moore, to talk all things kicks. From growing up in a small town in Oklahoma. How he was able to obtain kicks, how his current job is fueling the collection. The connection between his work and what he views in sneakers. Great listen this week! Got a my kicks story? email us at myfirstkickspod@gmail.com our IG is @myfirstkickspod   Where to find Jarv...

This week we speak with the great Dejan "DP" Pralica, he is the CEO of Sole Savy. We talk about his first kicks and the hunt to track them down. We also talk about his journey, the creation of KicksDeals. How much money he save Hass in the day, also we talk about Sole Savy. Creating a community around sneakers and growing up in Canada. Great listen this week! Got a my kicks story? email us at myfi...

This week we speak with the illustrious Gemo Wong, we talk about growing up in a small town in Illinois. Getting into kicks at a young age, moving to the big city and going to college. Collecting kicks and creating kicks, we also talk about what pushed him to get into design. We speak about some of the shoes he's help design. Great and insightful listen! Got a my kicks story? email us at myfirstki...

This week we speak with the great Robbie Falchi to the podcast this week. We talk about his first kicks, growing up in Nevada. Being great okay at sports in high school and what got him into writing. The current state of sneaker journalism and also how is was when he started writing about kicks. We also touch on what Jordan's mean to him and how they are still in his life now. Got a my kicks story...

This week we speak with the bro Bryan Valdivia pulls up to the podcast to talk sneakers. Working in the sneaker retail space, we also talk about music. How important it is to support people that are around you. The effects of when people show up for you and your ideas, how this evolves relationships. We also talk the craziness around hyped releases, and what Bryan has been up to and the significan...

This week we speak with the homie Jay Quarantino, we learn about his first kicks and what kicks meant to him. He also talks about working at All The Right and creating hats. We also talk about the purpose being inspiration and ownership on things you create. We learn a lot about the current state of hat culture, and how he got his start in the fitted world. We bring Ify up to speed on New York typ...

This week we speak with the great Izzy Lugo to the podcast this week. We talk about creating content and his start. What lead him to where he is in the sneaker industry, his current job. His podcast and what he wants people to look forward to listen to. His move from Chicago to Milwaukee and the culture shock he witness. Great listen ahead so be sure to leave a review and share it with your people...

This week we speak with the welcoming Kenneth Myers aka Mr Unloved1s. He tells us about the shoe that got him into becoming a Jordan 1 archivist. We also get the scoop on the upcoming Jordan 1 Chicago set to release this month. He also talks about how he got in the information game. Kenneth also gives us a deeper look as to what sneakers do to our mental health. We also get a look into his support...

This week we speak with the amazing Nacho from Nachoaveragefinds. He shares his first kicks and the history behind his YouTube channel. He also talks about the route he took in creating his collection. We also talk about growing up on the west coast. Also we get into finding rare pairs and how SBs were perceived. Also we talk about a specific pair of kicks Hass didn't know existed but is intrigued...

This week we speak with the great J Logic on the pod! We talk about growing up and getting into kicks. What it was like growing up on the west coast. We talk about wearing specific kicks in LA. We also talk about DJing around the world and on the internet. Ify jumps on to talk about long lines and not wanting to be on them. Fun episode this week! Don't forget to leave review and share it with your...

This week we speak with Chef Harold Villarosa, about what kicks means to him. We talk about the first pair he needed, what kicks he prefers in the kitchen. We also talk about his work with Bon Appetit. His hustle mentality and how he got to where he is now. We also talk about Air Maxes as we kick off Air Max month! Don't forget to leave review and share it with your people. Got a my kicks story? e...

This week we speak with the amazing Micheal Le to the podcast. We talk about kicks in his life. Growing up in Florida, pursuing a career in sneakers. Working for Sneaker News, getting kicks sent to you. How to get a refund for fakes. Also we talk about how people get early looks at sneakers and raw denim talk! Don't forget to leave a review and share it with your people. Got a my kicks story? emai...

This week we speak with the great Taylor Valenz, we touch on the early Twitter days. His start in the sneaker game and progression to where he is now. We talk kicks and air fresheners. Also growing up in the Bay Area and the community that help make him. Check out this fresh ep for your ears! Don't forget to leave a review and share it with your people. Got a my kicks story? email us at myfirstkic...

This week we speak with the inspirational Timm Chiusano, we talk about his TikToks. The first pair that cause the rabbit hole of collecting he is in now. We also talk about how he has had a hand in 1800-Kars4Kids. We touch on his sneaker history and how its being passed around to his entire family. Also we go over excuses we tell when a new pair arrives. It's one hell of an episode! Got a my kicks...

This week we speak with the talented Koncept. He jumps on the pod to talk about his first pair of kicks. Also he talks about traveling the world doing music. We connect on all things Queens and Graffiti. We talk about his music and how his most recent stunt affected a passerby. Its a fun one, so check it out and share it! Got a my kicks story? email us at myfirstkickspod@gmail.com our IG is @myfir...

This week we speak with the amazing Fresco, we learn about the resell culture before it is what it is now. We touch on his journey in the sneaker world and working with brands we all love. Also we talk about sneaker releases, visiting sneaker con's. Our love the Nike SB, how the Doernbecher hospital in Portland and their Nike collabs impacted us. We go on a hell of a journey, so check it out and s...

This week we speak with the great Mike Guillory, we talk about getting in the game at a young age! Working at Champs when the Concord 11's dropped. We also talk about content creating in a packed space such as sneaker content creating. Also we touch on the state of mom and pop stores. Great episode this week, check it out and share it! Got a my kicks story? email us at myfirstkickspod@gmail.com ou...

This week we speak with the funny Justin Davis aka J5 to the podcast. We talk about what it was like to grow up in Virginia, how Nike SB is the gateway drug to sneakers. We also talk about the current impact of Travis Scott, and the resurgence of dunks started with him. Also we touch on Kanye and our thoughts on Yeezy's and what he was able to do with them. Don't forget to leave a review and tell...

This week we speak with the amazing Nick Engvall, we talk about his route in the sneaker industry. Writing for Complex, Sole Collector, and Sneaker Throne. We touch on his great podcast Sneaker History and the influence of Russ Bengston. We also talk about his iconic 1st pair and how he got them. We also chat about our top 10 sneakers of 2021 as we wrap up the year. Its a lengthy episode but it is...

This week we welcome the funny J.R. Wideman to the podcast! We talk about what is was like collecting kicks in Canada. His illustrious retail experience. His huge come up to where he currently works. Also we talk about visiting Vegas, meeting 2J's and the loss of Shoezeum. We also talk about our top 10 shoes of the year and Key Machines! Check it out and leave a review and hit that subscribe butto...