Sole Talk Podcast

Sole Talk Podcast

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  • Episode 27 "Dub Zero Era"

    What’s good, y’all! We back with another episode of the Sole Talk Podcast—and this one is packed with real convo, sneaker talk, and a lot of laughs.

    We kick things off with life updates, including B.O. getting recognized for entrepreneurship and Dooch holding it down as a single dad for the week (yeah… it got real 😂). Then we get into the struggle of trying to secure concert tickets and how it’s starting to feel just like sneaker drops.

    From there, it’s straight into sneaker culture:

    • Nigel Sylvester’s latest activation
    • Upcoming drops in a crazy month of releases
    • Joe Freshgoods surprise colorway
    • Air Force 1s (“Dookies”) and how the prices KEEP going up
    • Why sneaker stores are starting to close and what that means for the culture
    • We also take it back with a throwback convo on:

      • The Dub Zero era 👀
      • Laser Jordans
      • Clear shoes and matching socks
      • The wild things we used to do to keep our shoes from creasing
      • Plus, we talk Yeezys, sneaker cleaning, playoff basketball, and what’s next—including a potential Drake listening party and live show 👀

        Tap in and rock with us!

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        Instagram & TikTok: @soletalk.podcast

        Hosts:

        Duch – @everydayduch
        Byrd Brook – @by rdbrook
        B.O. – @b_owens

        45 min
      • Episode 26 “Too Many Drops, Not Enough Money”

        This week on Sole Talk, the crew is back breaking down everything from Milwaukee’s wild weather to the nonstop sneaker drops draining our pockets.

        We talk:

        • Being outside during a storm (because… Milwaukee)
        • The struggle of keeping up with releases
        • Organizing your life AND your sneaker collection
        • Upcoming drops and what’s actually worth it

        Plus real conversations about balancing life, money, and the culture.

        Tap in and give us your Top 5.

        50 min
      • Episode 25 "414 Day"

        What’s good, y’all — this is the Sole Talk Podcast.

        This episode we back in the studio talking everything from Vegas trips to Milwaukee sneaker culture turning all the way up for 414 Day.

        We break down:

        * The Adidas Samba 414 Day collab and the crazy lines on Brady

        * Resellers vs. real sneakerheads (yeah… we had to talk about it)
        * Upcoming drops like the Red Steel 10s and Do The Right Thing 3s
        * Ja Morant’s Jurassic Park sneakers 👀
        * Steph Curry potentially switching brands and auctioning off his kicks
        * Why certain shoes just look better on smaller feet (we said what we said)

        Plus we talk about what we’ve been working on — printing merch, building brands, and getting ready for what’s next.

        As always…

        “What you got on feet?”
        And don’t forget — Give us your top fives.

        🎧 Follow & tap in:

        SoleTalk Podcast
        Everyday Duch
        Byrd Brook

        #SoulTalkPodcast #414Day #SneakerCulture #Milwaukee #AirMax

        47 min
      • Episode 24 " Where's Byrd Brook"

        What’s good, y’all! The whole crew is back in the building for another episode of Sole Talk Podcast.

        This week, we’re recapping the  Air Max Day party—from packed crowds and crazy energy to hookah, fits, and everything in between. If you missed it… yeah, you missed out 😅

        We also tap into:

        • The growth of Milwaukee’s sneaker culture
        • New faces and creators popping up in the city
        • Whether retail sneaker stores are dying or just evolving
        • Upcoming releases and what’s actually worth grabbing
        • The impact of Jordan Brand and why it still runs everything
        • Plus… we had to address Bird missing the party 👀 (excuses included 😂)

          Tap in, join the conversation, and don’t forget:

          What you got on feet

          1 hr 8 min
        • Episode 23 "Air Max Day Recap"

          What’s good, y’all! This is the Sole Talk Podcast, Episode 23.

          This week we’re recapping Air Affiar:Air Max Day party—and man, the city SHOWED UP. Even in the rain ☔🔥. From packed crowds to crazy fits and nonstop vibes, we break down everything that went into the event, the stress behind the scenes, and how it all came together.

          We also talk:

          • The pressure of throwing events in the city
          • Why creatives are “sensitive about their work” 🎨
          • The best Air Max we saw that night 👟
          • Building real sneaker culture in Milwaukee
          • Chicago trips, Kith store experience & why the city feels different
          • Why we need more experiences, not just parties
          • Plus… we gotta address the elephant in the room:

            Where was Byrd? 🤔 (He might be suspended…)

            Shoutout to everyone who pulled up, supported, and made the night what it was. This just the beginning.

            🎧 Tap in & don’t forget:

            Give us your top 5.

            56 min
          • Episode 22 "Milwaukee Sneaker Culture"

            What’s good y’all — Sole Talk Podcast back with another one 🔥

            This episode we sit down with Splash Da Sneakerhead (Johnny Dinsmore) and tap into real sneaker culture — from growing up in the game to how the culture has evolved today.

            We get into:

            • 👟 Top 5 Jordans of all time
            • 🔥 Why sneakerheads ALWAYS buy new shoes for one event
            • ❄️ Picking fits in Milwaukee weather (and being late because of it 😂)
            • 💯 The importance of relationships in sneaker culture
            • 📦 DoorDash delivering sneakers?? (yeah…we had thoughts)
            • 🐐 MJ vs LeBron debate
            • 🎤 Jay-Z’s next move & legacy talk
            • 📼 Vintage sneaker era nostalgia (Foams, Starter jackets, line culture)
            • Plus we talk Air Max Day, outfit pressure, and what it really means to be part of the culture — not just follow it.

              This one for the real sneakerheads and anybody who loves the culture.

              1 hr 24 min
            • Episode 21 "Air Max Pressure"

              What’s good, y’all! We back with Episode 21 of the Sole Talk Podcast — and we celebrating a milestone… 20 pods deep and still going strong 💪🏾

              This episode we tapping into:

              •  The Air Max Day Party — the city watching, pressure rising, and everybody trying to outdo each other

              • Fit talk & sneaker strategy — how many times you switching your outfit before the event?

              •  Vintage steals vs today’s prices — when $20 jackets turn into $200 fits

              •  The Bam 83-point debate — respect or stat-padding?

              •  Best player logos of all time — Jumpman vs Penny vs Iverson vs C-Webb

              •  The worst sneakers ever made (we getting real disrespectful 😂)

              •  Rapper signature shoes — from S. Dots to G-Units

              •  Real talk: why people hate on grown men still dressing fresh

                We also talk:

                • Nike & Air Max getting love again

                • Upcoming releases & what’s worth it

                • Building the brand, merch, and what’s next for Soul Talk

                  Bottom line:

                  This ain’t just sneakers… it’s culture and community.

                  57 min
                • Episode 20 "Air Max Fever"

                  What’s good, y’all — on this episode of Sole Talk, the family is back in the building as Duch, Byrd Brook, and B.O. lock in with the party just days away. With the countdown getting real, the pressure is on: what shoes are everybody wearing, who’s pulling up in what, and why does it feel like everybody suddenly got something to prove?

                  The crew gets into the madness around the Air Max 95 Neon release, how hype built up around the drop, and why this one felt different from recent years. They also talk sizing on 95s, the nostalgia behind classic Nike packaging, the rising Air Max conversation leading into Air Max Day, and how the event has people planning full fits around their sneakers.

                  1 hr 3 min
                • Episode 19 "Bearing Gifts"


                  This week on Sole Talk, Duch and Byrd Brook are joined by the homie Chuck, somebody who’s been around since the early days and really part of the foundation. The episode starts with love, gifts, and real friendship, then turns into a deep sneaker conversation from top to bottom.

                  The fellas talk about the upcoming Air Max Day event, rumored sneaker deals, Steph possibly making a huge move, their current kicks, and the shoes they still need to track down. Chucky also shares stories about lining up for releases, catching tough L’s, old-school sneaker chaos, and the pairs that helped shape his love for the culture.

                  From hoop shoes to grails, Jordan memories, Foamposites, Prestos, Air Force 1s, and classic Milwaukee sneaker history, this one is for real sneakerheads and anybody who loves the stories behind the shoes.

                   

                  1 hr 15 min
                • Episode 18 "Just Us"

                  No guests this week—just Duch and Byrd Brook back in the lab, catching a vibe and talking sneakers the way it’s supposed to be. We kick it off with a Midwest weather check and a feet check (Travis 6s + Copper KDs), then get into how the sneaker market is shifting—pairs sitting, prices dropping, and stores moving different after All-Star Weekend.

                  We also break down the latest Perfect Pair content and debate what really counts in a “sneaker battle”: wearable heat vs. rare flex pieces. Plus, we tap in on upcoming drops, the return of that Air Max energy, and why 2026 might be the year of the 3s.

                  And of course—we plug the big one: Air Max Day Party — March 26th at Summer of 85. What to expect, content we’re shooting, and why we need everybody to pull up and keep it cordial so we can make this an annual thing.

                  Tap in, share the episode, and we’ll see y’all at Air Affair.

                  #SoleTalkPodcast #SneakerPodcast #MilwaukeeSneakerCulture #AirMaxDay #Airfare #SneakerTalk #FeetCheck

                  1 hr 4 min

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                A sneaker-driven show where culture, conversation, and kicks collide. Each episode dives into the stories behind the shoes, the people who wear them, and the moves being made in the sneaker world.…