My First Kicks

This week Alfred Banks returns to the podcast, we last spoke almost 4 years ago when I first started the podcast. We catch up on the accomplishments we have achieved since then. I also touch on my ti…

This week I am joined by Dj Ominaya, we talk about growing up in the Bronx. Where his love for sneakers started, how he started DJing. Where his hustle comes from and where his love for hip hop came …

This week LIFEOFTHOM, pulls up to the podcast and we talk about his journey with kicks. The bubbling current New York rap scene, how he has been navigating it. Creating community and supporting other…

This week Jason Faustino jumps back on the podcast to catch up since our last episode. We talk about his recent promotion, his team's expansion since collaborating with Jae Tips. We also talk about S…

This week I am joined by Arab Lincoln, we talk about his journey to becoming one of the best sneaker photographers today. Growing up in South Carolina and how he was ahead of the game in school. His …

This week I am joined by the legendary DNA, we talk about growing up in Corona. How Pumpkinhead helped impacted both of our lives. Also how DNA fell in love with kicks. What he loves about sneakers a…

This week I am joined by Complex's own Brendan Dunne, we talk about his journey. Growing up in Idaho and going to school at The University of Oregon. How he found his love for sneakers, translating i…

This week I am joined by the Originator, Frosty Preme. We talk about his journey with kicks, who kept him laced up. How he was influenced in high school and what how he got the chance to release hats…

This week I am joined by z-100's own DJ Dramos, we talk about his history with kicks. Working on the breakfast club, growing up in and around New York. He shows off two pairs of kicks and tells some …

This week I am joined by the legendary Premium Pete, we talk about his journey with kicks. His impact on the sneaker community and sneaker culture. Also his friendships with some of the most legendar…

This week Ricky Shoebio returns to the podcast! We talk about his time at Art Basel, his experience speaking at the Black Footwear Forum. How we connected after our first episode, plus what he has wo…

This week Tiona Deniece makes her return to the podcast! We talk about her upcoming Hat Club collab, being an ambassador for the brand. When she is dropping the new album. I also bring in a pair that…

This week I am joined by Jae Milez, we talk about why they call him the One Wheel Demon. How he found his love for sneakers, getting featured for his love for BMX. His love for helping others and how…

This week Travonne Edwards jumps back on the pod to talk about how he has built community. Helping the podcast and his relationship with Nick DePaula. He also brings out two pairs of exclusive kicks …

This week I am joined by Mathew Drazic, we talk about his journey into designing sneakers. Working on the Converse All Star Rodman, also his time at New Balance. How he found his way into sneaker des…

This week I am joined by The Kid Mero, we talk about his journey with kicks. Growing up in the Heights and the Bronx, working retail in the city before starting Victory Light. How sneakers and clothi…

This week I am joined by the hilarious Petey DeAbreu, we talk about how we met. His love for kicks and being adjacent to the community. How we connected, the first time I saw him do stand up. Also we…

This week I am joined by Andy Martinez, he is the person behind the Air Force 1 cowboy boot. We touch on his upbringing going to school for art. The inspiration he received in the hallways of his hig…

This week I am joined by the extremely talented Kota The Friend. We talk about the early days of collecting kicks in New York. Where has music taken him and the places he's been. Where he gets his hu…

This week I am joined by one of my favorite producers, Sango. We talk about growing up in Michigan, his journey to Seattle. How sneakers played a part in his life. His claim to fame buying fakes and …