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        

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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/

This week I welcome Jordan Keyser to the podcast, we talk about how he started taking sneaker photography. His early day's skating and how the impact of living in Upstate New York created his curiosity. We touched on how we connected and how Jamiersen made this episode happen. Also we touch on his journey and how it has lead to some cool opportunities. From working at Kith to his time at Packer Jordan tells us how his passion for kicks has lead to where he is now!  

Where to find Jordan:             

Socials: @jordankeyser Podcast Linktree: https://linktr.ee/myfirstkicks       

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 215shooter to the podcast, we talk about running into each other at Renarts. How early he was on fitted and hats and hat trends. Collecting kicks in Philly and working at shops. His time at DTLR and how he got his position. The creation of Niche Talk and how it evolved from his content. What and who are his current inspirations and much much more!  

Where to find Jerome:     

YouTube: @215shooter 

IG:  https://www.instagram.com/215shooter/ 

Twitter: https://x.com/_215shooter_  

Niche Talk:  @TheNicheTalk   

Listen: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-niche-talk/id1683690145   

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

Download Solesafe: https://solesafe.co/  Use Promo Code: PPOQA5          

 Music by Gordon Bombay: https://thegordonbombay.bandcamp.com/... something and tell him we sent ya!)

This week I welcome Kofie Yeboah to the podcast. We talk about his history with kicks. How he found his voice on YouTube, and the lane of content he choses to make. How much I love his work at Secret Base and how we got to know each other. Growing up in the land of Jordan North Carolina. Getting his first job and what he bought with that money. Also his time running track and how far it got him. Plus much much more!

Where to find Kofie:          

Socials: @Kofie & @KofieYeboah 

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

Download Solesafe: https://solesafe.co/ 

Use Promo Code: PPOQA5         

Music by Gordon Bombay: https://thegordonbombay.bandcamp.com/... something and tell him we sent ya!)

This week I welcome Key Lee back to the podcast as we discuss hate in the community. We talk about some of the recent hate we have seen across the sneaker community. How women in sneakers have been received and attacked when it comes to brands giving them flowers. How Key defends her friends and people that are close to her. How everything is connected to mental health and much much more!   

Where to find Key Lee:         

Socials: @Key2UrSole

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

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Use Promo Code: PPOQA5       

Music by Gordon Bombay: https://thegordonbombay.bandcamp.com/... something and tell him we sent ya!)

This week I welcome Nya Lorraine & Mikayla Dominique to the podcast! In the first ever 3 person in studio podcast, we touch on starting Her Sole podcast. How long this has been in the making, growing up in New York and New Jersey. How they both got jobs in working in sneakers. Why Nya can send an email for a certain pair. Women in sneakers and much much more! 

Where to find Nya:         

Socials: @nyalorraine 

Where to find Mikayla: 

Socials: @mikaylaxdominique & @fashhole  

Where to find HerSole Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@subwaysoundsnetwork https://linktr.ee/hersolepodcast  

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

Download Solesafe: https://solesafe.co/ 

Use Promo Code: PPOQA5   

Music by Gordon Bombay: https://thegordonbombay.bandcamp.com/... something and tell him we sent ya!)