Sole Talk Podcast

What’s good, y’all! This is the Sole Talk Podcast, Episode 23. This week we’re recapping Air Affiar:Air Max Day party—and man, the city SHOWED UP. Even in the rain ☔🔥. From packed crowds to crazy fits and nonstop vibes, we break down everything that went into the event, the stress behind the scenes, and how it all came together. We also talk: The pressure of throwing events in the city Why creat...

What’s good y’all — Sole Talk Podcast back with another one 🔥 This episode we sit down with Splash Da Sneakerhead (Johnny Dinsmore) and tap into real sneaker culture — from growing up in the game to how the culture has evolved today. We get into: 👟 Top 5 Jordans of all time 🔥 Why sneakerheads ALWAYS buy new shoes for one event ❄️ Picking fits in Milwaukee weather (and being late because of it...

What’s good, y’all! We back with Episode 21 of the Sole Talk Podcast — and we celebrating a milestone… 20 pods deep and still going strong 💪🏾 This episode we tapping into:  The Air Max Day Party — the city watching, pressure rising, and everybody trying to outdo each other Fit talk & sneaker strategy — how many times you switching your outfit before the event?  Vintage steals vs today’s pric...

What’s good, y’all — on this episode of Sole Talk, the family is back in the building as Duch, Byrd Brook, and B.O. lock in with the party just days away. With the countdown getting real, the pressure is on: what shoes are everybody wearing, who’s pulling up in what, and why does it feel like everybody suddenly got something to prove? The crew gets into the madness around the Air Max 95 Neon relea...

This week on Sole Talk, Duch and Byrd Brook are joined by the homie Chuck, somebody who’s been around since the early days and really part of the foundation. The episode starts with love, gifts, and real friendship, then turns into a deep sneaker conversation from top to bottom. The fellas talk about the upcoming Air Max Day event, rumored sneaker deals, Steph possibly making a huge move, their cu...

No guests this week—just Duch and Byrd Brook back in the lab, catching a vibe and talking sneakers the way it’s supposed to be. We kick it off with a Midwest weather check and a feet check (Travis 6s + Copper KDs), then get into how the sneaker market is shifting—pairs sitting, prices dropping, and stores moving different after All-Star Weekend. We also break down the latest Perfect Pair content a...

Myron Jewell pulls up and it turns into story time. From getting cooked in school over “brand new old-ass Jordans” to getting boo’d on stage and using that pain as fuel — this episode is about grit, growth, and turning embarrassment into a superpower. We get into Fofo origins, stand-up strategy, being funny vs. being ready, and why consistency beats viral moments. Oh — and Air Max Day Party 3/26 a...

This week on Sole Talk Podcast (Episode 16), Duch and Byrd Brook sit down with John—a certified sneaker/culture vet and the homie who helped bring Air Forces back into rotation. We get into Nike’s “Color of the Month” era, how sneaker culture changed from “New Jordan Day” to releases every week, and why being patient (and hunting discounts) is a true superpower. We also talk Air Max 1 classics, do...

Sole Talk Podcast Episode 15 is a sneakerhead classic. Duch and Byrd Brook link with Quisy Wita Y to talk his upcoming project “New Jap City” (dropping February 24), the reality that people don’t read, and why you gotta promote every single day. Then we get into what’s on feet (Cavestones w/ black laces, Kobe Air Force 1s, Bordeaux 7s), the Top 5 list with real stories behind the picks, and the ti...

This is a special Sole Talk Podcast drop — no episode number, no long intro — just a big announcement for the city. We’re officially teaming up with Ladies Love Laces for Air Max Day and bringing the fellas outside 👟🔥 After years of asking, B.O. finally unlocked the door — and this time, it’s co-ed. 📍 The Air Affair 🗓 March 26th ⏰ 6PM 📍 Summer 85 (formerly Skybox) 🔞 21+ This episode is all a...

On Episode 14 of the Sole Talk Podcast, Duch and Byrd Brook are joined by Teezy and Brittany Owens for a wild, cozy convo that goes from the cold Milwaukee weather straight into the sneaker trenches. We talk first shoes ever (BKs, L.A. Gears, K-Swiss, “dookies”), standing in line for Jordans, the value of the box, Ross steals (the legal kind 👀), and how to spot fake Yeezys when the price is too g...

Episode 13 is here! Duch and Byrd Brook recap last week’s hilarious episode with Hayes, tease the 3/26 Air Max Day collaboration event with Ladies Love Laces + B.O., and break down some of the wildest sneaker culture moments happening right now. We talk PJ Tucker on Melo’s podcast, why Jordan athletes have access to insane PEs (and moment-commemorating pairs we’ll never see), plus sneaker conventi...

Episode 12 gets real, funny, and painfully relatable. The crew breaks down why early Yeezy 350s felt flimsy, how unpredictable releases used to be, and why some sneakers only make sense once you see them in person. We jump into a Top 5 Sneakers of 2025 list (since we still early in 2026), covering slept-on picks, Kobe love, and shoes that aged better than expected. One of the standout moments of t...

Happy New Year! Soul Talk Podcast is back with Episode 11 — first pod of the year. Duch and Byrd Brook catch up on how they brought in the New Year, talk new shoes (UNC 9s + Nigel Sylvester lows), and run through what 2026 might look like after a wild 2025 sneaker year. We get into upcoming drops (Bread 4s, Wolf Grey 5s getting pushed, collabs), debate the best sneaker years (2016 vs 2025), and ta...

Mook finally pulls up for Episode 10 and it turns into a full Milwaukee sneaker roundtable. We kick things off with what’s on feet, outlet steals, and why some pairs get slept on until they’re gone. Then we debate the best Christmas hoop shoes from this season, talk Nike and Adidas outlet quality, and get into the real-life sneaker hunt—Ross finds, hidden gems, and how resale prices change the gam...

What’s good y’all — Sole Talk Podcast, Episode 9! We officially beat the “7-episode curse” (you know… that’s where most pods quit), and we’re still here talkin’ sneakers, culture, and real life. This week we got a special guest: J-Hop (Duch’s cousin) in the building — and the story of how they found out they were cousins AFTER being friends for years is hilarious. We also get into holiday vibes, e...

Gammas had the city in a chokehold 😮‍💨 We talking the wild rollout, holiday drops going CRAZY, Steph Watch, and the “best sneaker line” debate (somebody was trippin 😭). PLUS we called Mook live on the pod… he still “coming next week” 😂 Tap in 🎧 — comment your Top 5 sneaker lines.

Duch & Byrd Brook link with Jacarrie (JK4K) to talk sneaker culture, what’s on feet, the state of releases, and the real meaning behind community work. Jacarrie breaks down how sneakers changed his life and how he’s changing lives back — two feet at a time. Tap in now and tell us your Top 5 this year!

The crew takes the podcast on location to The Mil Collective in Milwaukee with special guest DJ Noc to talk sneakers — covering rare drops, resell culture, local throwbacks and personal stories about hunting heat and building a clothing brand. Episodes includes segments like "lace or unlaced," nostalgic memories of shopping and club culture, discussions about collaborations and business lessons, a...

Duch and Byrd Brook are back talking big sneaker talk: what’s on feet, what’s dropping, and why so many “hyped” pairs are still sitting in 2025.  

Early Saturday morning vibes. Duch and Byrd Brook break down Steph Curry leaving Under Armour and warming up in Kobes, Trinidad James hating on Complex’s Top 10 list, new Jordan releases, holiday drops, $18 650s, outlet stories, and the debut of their new segment: Lace or Unlace.

Duch and Byrd Brook are back from Vegas and Chicago and diving straight into sneakers. They break down Complex’s Top 10 Sneakers of 2025 list, debate what should’ve ranked higher, show love to Nigel Sylvester’s “Brick by Brick” 4s, and talk about the death of hype, fake sneakerheads, upcoming Jordan drops, and what they picked up on the road.

“On Episode 2 of Sole Talk Podcast, Duch and Byrd Brook welcome their first guest, Brittany ‘B.O.’ Owens — creator of Ladies Love Laces. They talk women in sneaker culture, cleaning and restoring kicks the right way, fake sneakers, overhyped releases, and the legendary Milwaukee ‘Dookie Man’ plug.”

What’s good, y’all? On the first official episode of Sole Talk Podcast, Duch and Bird Brook kick it off with New Balance talk, birthday/Chicago/Kith trips, and a wild Dallas Cowboys stadium recap. Then they dive into the Cool Kicks raid, stolen train shipments, rising sneaker prices, and why today’s “fake sneakerheads” are scared of shoes that sit on shelves.

In the pilot episode of Sole Talk, hosts Duch and Dame kick off the show by diving deep into sneaker culture, current releases, and the stories that make the community thrive. They highlight the importance of celebrating real sneaker enthusiasts, giving a special shoutout to Ladies Love Laces 3, and expressing interest in bringing its organizer on as a recurring guest for her authentic sneaker kno...