This week we welcome Twogees to the podcast to talk kicks, we talk growing up in California. DJing in college for the college radio. Working for the WNBA, creating content and what got him started. The background workings of what goes on to create a sneaker night. Mental health and what he does to keep motivated! Another great episode this week!

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Where to find Reggie:

Socials: @twogees

Linktree: https://linktr.ee/twoogees 

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

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

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This week we welcome Sean Collard to the podcast to talk kicks. We learned about how basketball was and is a huge part of his life. How he became to have an affinity to the Jordan 2's. How he influenced me and others to give the Jordan 2's a chance. Collecting sneakers in Canada, and what its like to buy sneakers now. Early days of sneaker Instagram and how he started out!

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Where to find Sean:

Socials: @scollard23

OG Support Group: https://www.instagram.com/ogsupportgroup/ 

The Sneaker Podcast: https://linktr.ee/TheSneakerPodcast 

Support the pod by downloading DROPS and COLLECT by SoleSavy:

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

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

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This week we welcome Lawrence Killebrew on the pod to talk kicks! We talk about the term sneakerhead and where it comes into play nowadays. We also talk about growing up in Philadelphia and what controlled the scene back in the day. How his love for Air Maxes grew over the years and where his collection is now. His favorite pair to wear on stage and what other comedians are big sneakerheads. It's fun episode that you will definitely enjoy!

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Where to find Lawrence:

Socials: @lawrencec3h

Killebrew Kicks: https://www.killebrewkicks.com/ 

Linktree: https://linktr.ee/Lawrencec3h 

Support the pod by downloading DROPS and COLLECT by SoleSavy:

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

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

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This week we welcome Frank aka Phrossen to the podcast, if you've been on TikTok you've seen his SB collection. He's been collecting for a long time and we connect on being New York SB heads. We also talk about wearing kicks into the office. How the forums shaped our sneaker collections and what made him want to jump on TikTok. We also talk about his move to the city and growing up in Staten Island. This a longer episode so enjoy the episode!

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Where to find Frank:

IG: @Phrossen

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

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

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This week we are doing another Kick Talk, Andy returns to talk about his All Star weekend experiences. Being invited to Sneaker Expo and we also talk about his uptick in work he's been putting out. He also schools me on CapSole, which I was very curious about. We also bring 3 pairs of kicks, and talk about why you should check them out. Fun episode all around be sure to rate and review the podcast wherever you are listening/watching this.

Got a my kicks story? email us at [email protected] our IG is @myfirstkickspod

Where to find Andy:

Socials: @ad__sneaks

Site: https://linkin.bio/ad__sneaks 

Linktree: https://linktr.ee/myfirstkicks

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

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This week we welcome Sualin to the podcast to talk kicks! We learn about the first pair that got her into kicks, motherhood. Growing up in New York and the way Queens was back in the 2000s. High School trends and Hip Hop and its impact on both of us. Picking up skating at a later age and getting into Nike SB's. Also wearing fire kicks to teach and passing on the love to her kids. Great episode this week!

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Where to find Sualin:

IG: @Sualin

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

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

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This week we welcome Unc to the pod to talk kicks, we learn about Chicago sneakers from Dre's point of view. We talk about why he is the shoe god. His love for fusions and why they forever will have a home in his heart. We also talk about how he made his name in the sneaker game. How Jeff Staples found him and blessed him with a pair of Panda Pigeons. There is so much more on this weeks episode!

Got a my first kicks story? email us at [email protected] our IG is @myfirstkickspod

Where to find Unc:

Linktree: https://linktr.ee/dretheshoegod 

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

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

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This week we welcome Mawdoods to the podcast, who is an extremely talented artist out of Wisconsin. We talk about getting into kicks, his first pair that hooked him. How'd he start creating his art and putting it on Instagram. Where his art has taken him, and the way its perceived at sneaker con's. Its a fun episode this week, be sure to rate and review the podcast!

Got a my kicks story? email us at [email protected] our IG is @myfirstkickspod

Where to find Mawdoods:

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

Shoebox Series IG: https://www.instagram.com/shoeboxseries/ 

Site: https://shopmawdoods.myshopify.com/ 

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

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

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This week we welcome Phill Terrill from SoleSafeCo, we talk about how he got into kicks. Growing up in Minnesota and Hass confusing it with Wisconsin. How he collected sneakers in college. How he moved those shoes per semester! Also we talk about going to a Historically Black College and the sneaker scene there. How he came up with SoleSafe and how long it took to start it up! It is a great chat and a great episode.

Got a my kicks story? email us at [email protected] our IG is @myfirstkickspod

Where to find Phil:

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

Where to find SoleSafe:

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

Linktree: https://linktr.ee/solesafe 

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

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

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This week we welcome Janyne to the podcast to talk kicks! We talk about the journey's she has been on. Her mother helping her get pairs, the lines she has been on. Growing up in LA and her work in mental health and the effect of sneakers on our mental health. Great episode this week so be sure to share it with everyone you know!

Got a my kicks story? email us at [email protected] our IG is @myfirstkickspod

Where to find Janyne:

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

Site: https://linktr.ee/SneakerVibesOnly 

Linktree: https://linktr.ee/myfirstkicks

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

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