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 others that support him. Starting and pursuing music at his age, plus working with On The Radar. We also talk about his producing and his last album Cocotaso. Plus so much more!  

Where to find LIFEOFTHOM:      

IG: https://www.instagram.com/lifeofthom/ 

Website: https://lifeofthom.com/   

Podcast Linktree: https://linktr.ee/myfirstkicks  

Music by The DoppleGangaz: https://thedoppelgangaz.bandcamp.com/

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 Saucony's new Run as One community based campaign. How sneakers has intertwined with every interest we have. Some upcoming collaborations coming out and of course John Cena's Heel turn plus much much more!

Where to find Jason:

IG: https://www.instagram.com/um.jf13/

Cop something from Saucony: https://www.saucony.com/

Podcast Linktree: https://linktr.ee/myfirstkicks

Music by The DoppleGangaz: https://thedoppelgangaz.bandcamp.com/

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 big break during the early days of social media. How much he loves sneaker culture and why he's passionate about it till this day. Plus so much more!  

Where to find Tyler:     

IG: https://www.instagram.com/arab_lincoln/ 

X: https://x.com/ArabLincoln   

Podcast Linktree: https://linktr.ee/myfirstkicks  

Music by The DoppleGangaz: https://thedoppelgangaz.bandcamp.com/

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 and how he has evolved his collection. Starting battle rap, revisiting his iconic moments. The impact battle rap has made on his life and we also talk wrestling and so much more!  

Where to find DNA:      

IG: https://www.instagram.com/therealdnagtfoh X: 

https://x.com/DNA_GTFOH 

Linktree: linktr.ee/dnagmdw   

Podcast Linktree: https://linktr.ee/myfirstkicks  

Music by The DoppleGangaz: https://thedoppelgangaz.bandcamp.com/

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 it into a full time job in sneakers. Our love to Aesop Rock and moments we had at shows! The importance of being able to do things within sneakers and much much more!

Where to find Brendan:      

IG: https://www.instagram.com/@brendandunne 

X: https://www.x.com/brendandunne 

Complex Sneaker Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/ @Complex  

Podcast Linktree: https://linktr.ee/myfirstkicks  Music by The DoppleGangaz: https://thedoppelgangaz.bandcamp.com/

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. The fitted boom of 2020 and being in written about in Business of Fashion. How he and Jae Tips connected and how he started doing music. Plus so much more!!  

Where to find Frosty Preme:      

IG: https://www.instagram.com/@frstypreme 

Linktree: https://linktr.ee/FrostyPreme    

Podcast Linktree: https://linktr.ee/myfirstkicks  

Music by The DoppleGangaz: https://thedoppelgangaz.bandcamp.com/

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 insightful stories about them. We also go over his motivation to start his podcast Life as a Gringo plus his pivot from being in a band to where he is now. Plus so much more!!  

Where to find Dramos:     

 IG: https://www.instagram.com/@djdramos 

Life as a Gringo Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLT3414rJpXwYgIUR_xGfB7GmEk_yJpKmx

Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/@djdramos   

Podcast Linktree: https://linktr.ee/myfirstkicks  

Music by The DoppleGangaz: https://thedoppelgangaz.bandcamp.com/

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 legendary sneakerheads. We touch on how much Dallas Penn contributed to the sneaker and fashion game. We also talk about where he has seen the sneaker community has gone and grown. Plus so much more!  Where to find Premium Pete:      

IG: https://www.instagram.com/@premiumpete

Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/@premiumpete

YouTube: https://youtube.com/@ThePremiumPeteShow

Podcast Linktree: https://linktr.ee/myfirstkicks  

Music by The DoppleGangaz: https://thedoppelgangaz.bandcamp.com/

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 worked on since then. He drops some gems on how to move in this industry. Also how to separate yourself as a creative. We touch on a lot and much more!  

Where to find Ricky:      

IG: https://www.instagram.com/@spacecampfresh/ 

Site: https://bigkyds.com/portfolio-category/ricky-shoebio-portfolio/   

Podcast Linktree: https://linktr.ee/myfirstkicks  

Music by The DoppleGangaz: https://thedoppelgangaz.bandcamp.com/

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 I consider a grail and talk about it. Tiona brings in a pair that means a lot to her. We also touch on the end of the SNKRs live. Plus what she has coming in the future  

Where to find Tiona:      

IG: https://www.instagram.com/tiona_deniece/ 

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TionaDeniece

Podcast Linktree: https://linktr.ee/myfirstkicks  

Music by The DoppleGangaz: https://thedoppelgangaz.bandcamp.com/