This week Andy Dutton, jumps on the podcast to talk kicks. He talks about getting into photography. The invention of his basement/ photography room. We talk about the Utah sneaker scene, how Sole Savy has expanded his sneaker community. His favorite Jordan's and we get a little visitor mid episode. Dive on in the episode is fine!

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

Where to find Andy:

Socials: @ad__sneaks

Linktree: https://linktr.ee/myfirstkicks

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

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This week we speak with the amazing 23Penny, to the podcast. We talk about the early days of Nike Talk. How he got started and his mentality behind getting kicks. Opening stores in Atlanta and the current state of sneaker culture there. How to educate the newer collectors into collecting. The idea behind reselling, and how it was used back on the forums. Great listen this week!

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

Where to find 23Penny:

Socials: @23Penny

Website: http://www.23penny.com/ 

Linktree: https://linktr.ee/myfirstkicks

Ify's Linktree: https://linktr.ee/ifynwadiwe 

This week we speak with the illustrious Morgan Jones on the podcast. He speaks about growing up in Indiana, joining the armed forces. What lead him to creating TikToks about sneakers. We also talk about his work as a Tennis coach. His thought process when collecting, we also learn about how big of a G-Unit fan he is. Great listen this week!

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

Where to find Morgan:

Socials: @morgan.a.jones & @morgans_sneaker_room

Linktree: https://linktr.ee/myfirstkicks

Ify's Linktree: https://linktr.ee/ifynwadiwe 

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

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This week we speak with the amazing Jarvis Moore, to talk all things kicks. From growing up in a small town in Oklahoma. How he was able to obtain kicks, how his current job is fueling the collection. The connection between his work and what he views in sneakers. Great listen this week!

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

Where to find Jarvis:

Socials: @jmodesigns10

Website: http://jarvismoore.net/

JustKickinIt: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/jarvismoore1016_justkickinit-wins-sneakers-activity-6940438603395190784-18kf?utm_source=linkedin_share&utm_medium=member_desktop_web 

Linktree: https://linktr.ee/myfirstkicks

Ify's Linktree: https://linktr.ee/ifynwadiwe 

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

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This week we speak with the great Dejan "DP" Pralica, he is the CEO of Sole Savy. We talk about his first kicks and the hunt to track them down. We also talk about his journey, the creation of KicksDeals. How much money he save Hass in the day, also we talk about Sole Savy. Creating a community around sneakers and growing up in Canada. Great listen this week!

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

Where to find dp:

Socials: @dp16

Website: https://solesavy.com/

Linktree: https://linktr.ee/myfirstkicks

Ify's Linktree: https://linktr.ee/ifynwadiwe 

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

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This week we speak with the illustrious Gemo Wong, we talk about growing up in a small town in Illinois. Getting into kicks at a young age, moving to the big city and going to college. Collecting kicks and creating kicks, we also talk about what pushed him to get into design. We speak about some of the shoes he's help design. Great and insightful listen!

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

Where to find Gemo:

Twitter: @GemoWong

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gemo-wong

Website: https://www.gemowong.com/

Linktree: https://linktr.ee/myfirstkicks

Ify's Linktree: https://linktr.ee/ifynwadiwe 

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

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This week we speak with the great Robbie Falchi to the podcast this week. We talk about his first kicks, growing up in Nevada. Being great okay at sports in high school and what got him into writing. The current state of sneaker journalism and also how is was when he started writing about kicks. We also touch on what Jordan's mean to him and how they are still in his life now.

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

Where to find Robbie:

IG: @rahbee702

Sneaker History Linktree: https://linktr.ee/snkrhstry 

Website: https://sneakerhistory.com/ 

Linktree: https://linktr.ee/myfirstkicks

Ify's Linktree: https://linktr.ee/ifynwadiwe 

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

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This week we speak with the bro Bryan Valdivia pulls up to the podcast to talk sneakers. Working in the sneaker retail space, we also talk about music. How important it is to support people that are around you. The effects of when people show up for you and your ideas, how this evolves relationships. We also talk the craziness around hyped releases, and what Bryan has been up to and the significance behind his recent drop. We learn a lot on this one, so it is a great episode to listen!

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

Where to find Bryan:

IG: @bryanzvaldivia

Twitter: @soulburnslow_

Credentials: https://credentialsstore.bigcartel.com/ 

Linktree: https://linktr.ee/myfirstkicks

Ify's Linktree: https://linktr.ee/ifynwadiwe 

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

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This week we speak with the homie Jay Quarantino, we learn about his first kicks and what kicks meant to him. He also talks about working at All The Right and creating hats. We also talk about the purpose being inspiration and ownership on things you create. We learn a lot about the current state of hat culture, and how he got his start in the fitted world. We bring Ify up to speed on New York type things and you are in for a really good episode.

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

Where to find Jay:

Socials: @jay.quarantino

All The Right: www.alltheright.com

Linktree: https://linktr.ee/myfirstkicks

Ify's Linktree: https://linktr.ee/ifynwadiwe 

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

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This week we speak with the great Izzy Lugo to the podcast this week. We talk about creating content and his start. What lead him to where he is in the sneaker industry, his current job. His podcast and what he wants people to look forward to listen to. His move from Chicago to Milwaukee and the culture shock he witness. Great listen ahead so be sure to leave a review and share it with your people.

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

Where to find Izzy:

Socials: @itsizzylugo

Podcast: @strangeonpurpose

Linktree: https://linktr.ee/myfirstkicks

Ify's Linktree: https://linktr.ee/ifynwadiwe 

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

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