This week we speak with the amazing Sockjig about his first kicks. We start off by talking about his content. Growing up in Canada, how sneakers came into his life. We also touch on his priorities, the excuses sneakerheads make. What it was like to smuggle sneakers across the boarder. We talk about the content creator space in the sneaker world as well. Great great episode this week!

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

Where to find Jon:

Socials: @sockjig

The Sockjig Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sockjig-sneaker-podcast/id1531927251 

Linktree: https://linktr.ee/myfirstkicks

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

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This week we speak with the amazing Homeboy Sandman. We talk about sustainable sneakers. Homeboy tells a great story about growing up and wanting a pair of kicks. We get real regional and talk about Elmhurst. Homeboy also talks about what it was like to be the unique one in hip hop. Also Hass shares a story about Aesop Rock to Homeboy. Very insightful episode this week!

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

Where to find Homeboy:

Mailing list: [email protected]

Music:

https://homeboysandman.bandcamp.com/

https://homeboysandman-mmg.bandcamp.com/ 

Linktree: https://linktr.ee/myfirstkicks

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

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This week we speak with the great Jonathan Dalynn on the podcast. We talk about how he help create the sneaker scene in Virginia. Also how he got into kicks, his first job. We also talk about his time in the armed forces. How his time in the armed forces lead to him designing clothing. Great great episode this week!

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

Where to find Jon:

Socials: @j.dalynn & @jdlcompany

Website: https://jdlcompany.com/ 

Linktree: https://linktr.ee/myfirstkicks

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

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This week we speak with the extremely talented Steve Thomson aka Happylifewood to the podcast. We talk about his first kicks, basketball working in marketing. I made parallels to my career with his and I might have to start woodworking. He also talking about how his work has connected himself closer to his son. How woodworking brought such amazing opportunities for himself. We also talk about the now infamous PJ Tucker piece he crafted and delivered. Great listen this week!

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

Where to find Steve:

Socials: @happylifewood

Linktree: https://linktr.ee/happylifewood  

Linktree: https://linktr.ee/myfirstkicks

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

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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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