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This week I am joined by Salehe Bembury, we talk about his journey with sneakers. Growing up in Tribeca and sharing New York stories. What streetwear was like growing up. We touch on his journey working with in the footwear industry. How he has been able to consistently create and change footwear. We go through his book, I Make Shoes. Touching on each stop in his journey and what he learned from it. What he doesn't like about list and what separates him as a footwear designer. Plus a whole ton more!   Follow Salehe:  IG: https://www.instagram.com/salehebembury/   Follow Spunge IG: https://www.instagram.com/beaspunge/  Cop Something: https://beaspunge.com/   Follow The Pod: Podcast Linktree: https://linktr.ee/myfirstkicks   Sign up for the Patreon: https://patreon.com/MyFirstKicks    Intro & Outro by Sango: https://www.instagram.com/sango_/

This week I am joined by Stan Birch, we talk about his early days customizing. Growing up in the south of France and betting on himself. How he broke the news to his mother about pursuing his passion. The moment he felt it clicked for him, then him switching to try something new. How creating varsity's lead him back to creating shoes. What is the difference between Paris Fashion Week and New York Fashion Week. He literally flew here to do the podcast so we talk about EVERYTHING! Follow Stan: IG: https://www.instagram.com/staniflou/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/stanbirch__/ Cop Something: https://stanbirch.com/ Follow The Pod: Podcast Linktree: https://linktr.ee/myfirstkicks Sign up for the Patreon: https://patreon.com/MyFirstKicks Intro & Outro by Sango: https://www.instagram.com/sango_/

This week I am joined by the legend Mike Packer, we talk about his journey with Packer. Growing up in the sneaker industry and being part of a family owned business. The moment he decided that he wanted to take over the family business. Why Packer has become a mainstay with in the sneaker industry. What it takes to create a loyal customer base. How that customer base became integral for their recent Air Force 1 exhibit. Plus a whole ton more! Follow Mike: IG: https://www.instagram.com/mikepacker_/ Packer IG: https://www.instagram.com/packer/ Shop Packer: https://packershoes.com/ Shot by Jay Dimino  IG: https://www.instagram.com/bydimino/  Website: https://www.bydimino.com/ Follow The Pod:  Podcast Linktree: https://linktr.ee/myfirstkicks Sign up for the Patreon: https://patreon.com/MyFirstKicks Intro & Outro by Sango: https://www.instagram.com/sango_/

This week I am joined by my friend Sango, as we catch up talking about his newest album Rhythm & Melody. He shares what lead him to wanting to put out the album. I also share with him how it looks through my eyes seeing him perform. We also break down his newest album and talk about what really connected to us. The inspiration of the album, why he feels like producer albums are rare and underrated. What it has been like since he dropped the album. Also what it was like to play it for Nas and much more!   Follow Sango: IG: https://www.instagram.com/sango_/  Buy the album: https://shop.massappeal.com/products/sango-rhythm-melody-2xlp-one-black-one-white?srsltid=AfmBOoqKWZvAmdxHba63-jYO1AgEq06shyhYJJiaKF5B5DKUMboCPjYp   Follow The Pod: Podcast Linktree: https://linktr.ee/myfirstkicks   Sign up for the Patreon: https://patreon.com/MyFirstKicks    Intro & Outro by Sango: https://www.instagram.com/sango_/

This week I am joined by VP of Jordan Visioneering & LA28 at Jordan Brand, Jason Mayden. We touch on his journey, growing up in the south side of Chicago. How he didn't let not being able to get things stop him from creating them. Becoming the first intern at Jordan brand, and a wild interaction with Michael Jordan. What it has been like to work with Jordan and how the creation of the Air Jordan 40 and 41 came to be. We also get a early look at the Jordan 41 and breakdown of the design. Where is never take no as an answer attitude comes from and so much more!   Follow Jason Mayden:  IG: https://www.instagram.com/jasonmayden/  Jordan Brand IG: https://www.instagram.com/jumpman23/   Follow The Pod: Podcast Linktree: https://linktr.ee/myfirstkicks   Sign up for the Patreon: https://patreon.com/MyFirstKicks    Intro & Outro by Sango: https://www.instagram.com/sango_/

This week I am joined by Really Jaewon, we talk about growing up and his history with kicks. Some of his most recent cops and why he wants the Steven Victor's. His love for forces and growing up around sneaker legends. Pursuing a psychology degree and then switching to music. His approach to his music and navigating the New York Hip Hop scene. Why he doesn't value material things and a ton more!   Follow Jaewon:  IG: https://www.instagram.com/reallyjaewon/  Twitter: https://x.com/_ReallyJaewon  Listen to North Star: https://album.link/i/1888112130   Follow The Pod: Podcast Linktree: https://linktr.ee/myfirstkicks   Sign up for the Patreon: https://patreon.com/MyFirstKicks    Intro & Outro by Sango: https://www.instagram.com/sango_/

This week I am joined by Angelo Baque, we talk about his journey growing up in New York. What it was like being inspired by the culture he experienced every day. Finding his way to SOHO and what lead to his creativity. How graffiti became a part of his life and how that lead to him finding his people. The way New York has evolved over the years, how his sister sent him on this path. What Orchard street was like and how it is now, we also talk about the impact he's been able to make. Creating the Awake Jordan 6's and a ton more!   Follow Angelo:  IG: https://www.instagram.com/angelobaque/  Shop Awake NY: https://awakenyclothing.com/   Follow The Pod:  Podcast Linktree: https://linktr.ee/myfirstkicks   Sign up for the Patreon: https://patreon.com/MyFirstKicks    Intro & Outro by Sango: https://www.instagram.com/sango_/

This week I am joined by the multi-faceted Intuition, we talk about his journey with kicks. How his podcast Kinda Neat inspired me many years ago. His journey from Alaska to Cali to pursue photography, how that lead to him becoming a rapper. Connecting with Equilibrium and what their self titled album meant to me personally. What it was like to gather all his skills and put it towards podcasting. Coming back to music after 10 years. How going viral recently with his son and content creation has evolved his outlook on everything and much more!  Follow Intuition:  IG: https://www.instagram.com/itsintuition/  See him live: https://www.bandsintown.com/a/3807975-intuition-and-equalibrum  Listen to Leave a Mark: https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/intuitionandequalibrum/leave-a-mark   Follow The Pod:  Podcast Linktree: https://linktr.ee/myfirstkicks   Sign up for the Patreon: https://patreon.com/MyFirstKicks    Intro & Outro by Sango: https://www.instagram.com/sango_/

This week I am joined by Rob Markman, known for many things including his contributions to Hip Hop with his coverage. I talk to him about his first kicks and how it lead him down the path he is on. What its like to be a collector of many things not just sneakers. How did Hip Hop find him and if he tried all the elements. What got him into comics and how he has been able to incorporate everything into his content. Plus a ton more!   Follow Rob:  IG: https://www.instagram.com/robmarkman/  Twitter: https://x.com/RobMarkman  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/robmarkman Follow The Pod:  Podcast Linktree: https://linktr.ee/myfirstkicks   Sign up for the Patreon: https://patreon.com/MyFirstKicks    Intro & Outro by Sango: https://www.instagram.com/sango_/

This week I am joined by the voice of NY, Izzy Izzo. We talk about growing up in Brooklyn and how sneakers played a role in his life. Having a father from Sudan and what kind of outlook it gave him. His decision to create content and what gives him confidence. Why we both are so New York and a ton more.   Follow Izzy:  IG: https://www.instagram.com/izzy.izzo/   Follow The Pod: Podcast Linktree: https://linktr.ee/myfirstkicks   Sign up for the Patreon: https://patreon.com/MyFirstKicks    Intro & Outro by Sango: https://www.instagram.com/sango_/

This week Mel Ramirez & Kava Vasquez of Bronx Girls Skate join me on the podcast to talk about community organizing. Servicing their community and inspiring girls and women. How they got the opportunity to create their own Nike SB. What it was like growing up in the Bronx and showing their parents their shoe. How crucial it is to have a community while growing up. What it is like to be doubted and perserver through it and continue to push ahead.  Plus a ton more!   Follow Bronx Girls Skate:  IG: https://www.instagram.com/bronxgirlsskate/   Follow Mel:  IG: https://www.instagram.com/h0lymel/   Follow Kava: IG: https://www.instagram.com/uncouthyouth/   Follow The Pod: Podcast Linktree: https://linktr.ee/myfirstkicks   Sign up for the Patreon: https://patreon.com/MyFirstKicks    Intro & Outro by Sango: https://www.instagram.com/sango_/

This week Sim From The Hill is on the podcast we talk about his motivation to create inspiring videos. His journey working in SOHO and how that lead to him being a creative. What it takes to be an addition to culture and how to push culture forward. What made him want fresh kicks and pushed his overall style. We also talk about the importance of have perspective. Plus a ton more!   Follow Sim:  IG: https://www.instagram.com/simfromthehill/  Cop Something: https://went2yahood.com/    Follow The Pod:  Podcast Linktree: https://linktr.ee/myfirstkicks   Sign up for the Patreon: https://patreon.com/MyFirstKicks    Intro & Outro by Sango: https://www.instagram.com/sango_/

This week Andy's back on the podcast, we talk about bringing his son to New York. What it has been like to witness the big apple as a tourist and not through sneaker stuff. Landing and heading straight to the Nike Toma event. We also talk about experiencing imposter syndrome working through down moments. How 3D printed sneakers just aren't my cup of tea and much more!   Follow AD:  IG: https://www.instagram.com/ad__sneaks/   Twitter: https://x.com/ad__sneaks  Buy his book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FLTP9QNP/ref=cm_sw_r_as_gl_api_gl_i_F8KW0780GSFKYC8GMDVD?linkCode=ml1&tag=andydutton-20&linkId=10e30b041d4d3b1a39b44f5fe693f430   Follow The Pod: Podcast Linktree: https://linktr.ee/myfirstkicks   Sign up for the Patreon: https://patreon.com/MyFirstKicks    Intro & Outro by Sango: https://www.instagram.com/sango_/

This week I am joined by Wayno, we touch on his early love for kicks. How he was able overcome his hardships and look fresh. Why he has always decided to do it himself. We also touch on his love for retro's, whats exciting about sneakers. How we use sneakers to connect to others We also touch on his journey through music and why he always been about sharing his point of view.   Follow Wayno:  IG: https://www.instagram.com/wayno119/   IG: https://www.instagram.com/outtheboxwithwayno/   YouTube:  @Wayno119   Out The Box:  @Outtheboxwithwayno   All Links: https://hoo.be/wayno119   Follow The Pod: Podcast Linktree: https://linktr.ee/myfirstkicks   Sign up for the Patreon: https://patreon.com/MyFirstKicks    Intro & Outro by Sango: https://www.instagram.com/sango_/

This week I am joined by Lute & Shame Gang, we talk about their journey with music. How kicks influenced them, how DC inspired Shame. Also how North Carolina inspired both of them. We also touch on Lute's history with kicks and skateboarding and BMXing. We touch on my white on white Air Force's were so big. How the music from North Carolina was heavily slept on. Plus a ton more!   Follow Lute:  IG: https://www.instagram.com/lute_west9/   Album: https://www.hardtoreach.live/   Follow Shame Gang:   IG: https://www.instagram.com/iamshamegang/   Album: https://vyd.co/OilStains808s  Linktree: https://linktr.ee/Iamshamegang   Follow The Pod: Podcast Linktree: https://linktr.ee/myfirstkicks   Sign up for the Patreon: https://patreon.com/MyFirstKicks    Intro & Outro by Sango: https://www.instagram.com/sango_/