This week my guest didn't show up, so I decided to roll with the punches. It's just me talking to you all about what I have been seeing in sneaker culture. I share stories about growing up and why I think certain things shaped my views on sneakers. Creating this podcast and the journey I have had, what is next and how do I get there. Plus much much more!  

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

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

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction and Personal Anecdote 

00:40 Welcome to My First Kicks 

00:57 Exploring Sneaker Culture 

01:45 The Importance of Community 

04:24 Fake Sneakers and Personal Experiences 

08:53 The Value of Authenticity 

12:56 Pushing Boundaries and Personal Growth 

18:02 The Role of Sneakers in Everyday Life 

19:19 Consumer Power and Sneaker Choices 

20:54 The Necessity of Being Outside 

24:09 Collecting Sneakers vs. Other Collectibles 

27:31 Reflecting on Nostalgia and Missing Connections 

27:57 Bridging the Generational Gap in Podcasting 

28:57 The Influence of Streaming and Podcast Demographics 

31:58 Challenges of Starting a Podcast 

39:44 The Importance of Cultural Engagement 

45:50 Concluding Thoughts and Future Plans