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 that we will only see in visual form. We also talk about the importance of Slam Magazine and how its shaped our world.  

Where to find Tray:     

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

Twitter: https://x.com/Travonne 

Hoopsense IG: https://www.instagram.com/hoopsenseshow/ 

Hoopsense Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLImO7ahoFX0izCuUW4OP0UlzgybILhFzC   

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

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

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 design. Also how he fell in love with sneakers at a young age. Working within the sneaker industry and what led him to starting his own company. How he wants to make an impact in this world and much much more!

Where to find Mathew & Agency Footwear:     

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

Website: https://agencyfootwear.com/ 

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

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

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 clothing have always played a part in his life. We also talk about being one of the only people with the Air More Get Money Uptempo. Also being able to work with Timberland to put out timbs. Plus so much more!   

Where to find Mero:     

Socials:  IG: https://www.instagram.com/thekidmero/ 

Twitter: https://x.com/THEKIDMERO 

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

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 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 touch on his journey from working at a sneaker store to doing comedy full time. We go over when he went from rock bottom to where he is now. 

Plus much much more!  

Where to find Petey DeAbreu:     

Socials:  IG: https://www.instagram.com/pdeezjokes/   

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 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 high school. How'd the &e Boot came to be. Going viral and how he views his brand, also what is next for him and much much more!  

Where to find Andy:     

Socials:  IG: https://www.instagram.com/0831am/ 

Site: https://0831am.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 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 hustle mentality from, what he feels about streaming and discovery. His journey with music and kicks, how we met and what it was like to perform with Sango. Plus much much more!  

Where to find Kota:     

Socials:  IG: https://www.instagram.com/kotathefriend/ 

Twitter: https://twitter.com/KotaTheFriend 

YouTube:  @kotathefriend7029   

 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 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 how Michigan shaped his fashion sense. We also connect on his visits to Brazil how he embraces cultures. How that all ties into his music and where he has been able to take it. Plus much much more.  

Where to find Sango:     

Socials:  IG: https://www.instagram.com/sango_/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/SangoBeats

Site: https://sangobeats.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 am joined by TMark, we talk about how music impacted his life. How growing up in the Bronx shaped him, how much of a culture shock living in Queens was. Also we touch on his sneaker history and how being tapped in with sneakers paved his way. From being in sneaker battles over the internet to in person on Complex. To how DJ Clark Kent embraced him and much much more!

Where to find TMark:

Socials:  IG: https://www.instagram.com/tmarkgotkickss/

Site: https://www.styledbytmarknyc.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 Open Mike Eagle joins me on the podcast, we talk about his history with kicks. A revolutionary moment he had while on tour with Aesop Rock. I also ask him some burning questions about his migration to the West Coast. Working with Project Blowed and also Hellfyre Club, also we talk about creating community. How QTDR save our lives and how he built that into touring and creating more music. Plus much much more!  

Where to find Mike:     

Socials:  IG: https://www.instagram.com/open_mike_eagle/ 

Twitter: https://twitter.com/Mike_eagle 

YouTube:   @open_mike_eagle  

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 Melissa Chanel jumps on the podcast and we get to talk about how kicks changed her life. We touch on her time in South Carolina and how her family got into sneakers. How the choice to start posting her kicks created a community she enjoys. How starting Kicks and Fro's changed her career paths and what she plans to do in the future. Plus so much more!!  

Where to find Melissa:     

Socials: 

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

Twitter: https://twitter.com/melissachanel2 

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

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

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

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