My First Kicks

This week we are joined by Sydnee Thompson, we talk about the impact of sneakers in her life. How her world has changed as of late and what inspires her. Being featured on the SNKRs app and the process that went behind that. Working in the corporate world and being yourself, also taking that chance on yourself and the signs that lead to that. She also speaks on the community that surround her during the pandemic and much much more!  

Where to find Syd:    

Socials: 

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

Website: https://www.digital319.com/ 

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

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

Outro Music by Gordon Bombay: https://thegordonbombay.bandcamp.com/

This week we are doing a kick talk, K.O joins me as we talk about how we build community. i go over how the Soled Out Comedy Show at Extra Butter went. K.O talks about Kickchella and what to look out for in the future. We touch on some recent Twitter conversations that has been happening on the timeline. We also touch on how resellers perceive our community and sneaker culture. Also we read some AITA and respond to them! Fun episode this week, if you've read this comment on the instagram on twitter post.

Where to find K.O:   

Socials: 

https://www.instagram.com/kofromatatf/

https://x.com/kofromatatf

ATATF: https://linktr.ee/Atatf

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

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

utro Music by Gordon Bombay: https://thegordonbombay.bandcamp.com/

In June after a brief hiatus I got back to recording the podcast and had to have one of my closest friends on the podcast. We talked about this episode for months and we finally were able to get it to happen. This week's episode I am joined by Dee, he is many things from frontman of The Oxymorrons to founder of a Mental Health Organization. He hops on the pod and we talk everything from growing up in Queens to touring the world in a band. Also we talk about how sneakers has connected him to people in all walks of life. We touch on what we currently see in the cultures we all partake in. Plus so much more!

Where to find :   

Socials: https://www.instagram.com/deeemi_god 

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

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

Outro Music by Gordon Bombay: https://thegordonbombay.bandcamp.com/

This week I welcome two guest, GoTee and BobbyKicks to the podcast. We talk about each other their upbringings. How kicks brought them together, their path with kicks before meeting. The decision to start the Kickstory Podcast and their goal with the podcast. GoTee and BobbyKicks dynamic and how they share their experiences with each other. We also shed light on the differences of New York and Arizona and how sneaker culture is a part of us. Plus much much more!!  

Where to find Bobby Kicks & GoTee:   

Socials:   

https://www.instagram.com/bobbykicks_kickstory/ https://www.instagram.com/gotee_kickstory/ 

Website: https://linktr.ee/kickstorypodcast 

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

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kickstorypodcast  

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

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

Outro Music by Gordon Bombay: https://thegordonbombay.bandcamp.com/

This week I welcome MarkMan to the podcast we talk about growing up in the FGC. Collecting sneakers at a young age, how he was a mall rat. How the worlds of the Fighting Game Community and Sneaker worlds collide. Also his involvement with the Moment 37 Air Force 1's. The secret fit battles that take place at video game tournaments. His career paths and how he learned how to be a eSport commentator. Plus much much more!  

Where to find MarkMan:  

Socials: 

https://www.instagram.com/markman23/ 

https://twitter.com/markman23  

Website: https://markman23.com/ 

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

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

 Outro Music by Gordon Bombay: https://thegordonbombay.bandcamp.com/

This week I welcome Jae Tips to the podcast we talk about growing up in the Bronx. His music career and the places it took him. His love for sneakers and what sparked his curiosity! How sneaker culture embraced him and what it means to him. His time in France and how much love he received out there. Also we touch on the article that catapulted hat culture in New York and much much more! 

Where to find Jae Tips: 

Socials: @Jaetips

Website: https://www.shopjaetips.com/

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

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

Outro Music by Gordon Bombay: https://thegordonbombay.bandcamp.com/

This week the Will Stowe to the podcast, you may know Will from the SNKRs App where he hosted shows on the app. However, he joins me to talk about his journey to where he is now. How he got into sneakers, how he had to give them up and how he got back into it. We also touch on his love streetwear, how the UK sneaker scene effected him. Plus his work with-in the music scene and what keeps him wanting to be so busy!   

Where to find Will: 

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

Twitter:https://twitter.com/willstowehos  

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

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

Outro Music by Gordon Bombay: https://thegordonbombay.bandcamp.com/

This week the Uncle Skoola hops on the pod and we talk about his love for everything 90s. From his upbringing in the Dallas area, to his work online and at sneaker events. Skoola sits down to talk about how he was influenced at a young age. How much he loves old sneakers and how he is tastemaker. Plus he shares some fun stories and show off some recent cops!

Where to find Uncle Skoola:               

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

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

Outro Music by Gordon Bombay: https://thegordonbombay.bandcamp.com/

This week I welcome Jamiersen Green, we talk about his work ethic and how we met. Our gym etiquette and where we differ. How growing up in Flint, Michigan influenced him and the shoe that started his journey. We ask for sponsorships on the pod and also more representation in this space. We also touch on the impact on Burn Rubber on Jamiersen and try to name other black own shops. Plus much much more!

Where to find Jamiersen:             

Socials: @Jamiersen

Website: https://jamiersengreen.com/

Leader Quality: https://www.leaderqlty.com/

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

Support the pod! Download Solesafe: https://solesafe.co/   

Use Promo Code: PPOQA5             

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

Outro Music by Gordon Bombay: https://thegordonbombay.bandcamp.com/

This week I welcome Al Baker better known as Deadstock Anatomies to the podcast. We talk about his love for the game of basketball. Why he had to give up sneakers, his time in the pool circuit. Also how his unconventional career path lead him back to sneakers. His biggest inspiration and where Deadstock Anatomies came from and has taken him! Fun and insightful episode this week!

Where to find Al:            

Socials: @deadstockanatomies

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

Support the pod!

Download Solesafe: https://solesafe.co/  

Use Promo Code: PPOQA5           

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

Outro Music by Gordon Bombay: https://thegordonbombay.bandcamp.com/