The Kickback

Welcome to The Kickback, our weekly sneaker show featuring relevant topics and some of the biggest names in the industry. This week our guest is the legendary reseller Shoe Wolf. The man's put in his years in the game and has the insight and stories to back it up.

For our second episode we've got Donovan Carter from HBO's BALLERS in the building. He breaks down his love for kicks and how that influences his character's wardrobe. We also weigh in on this week's sneaker news.

This week our guest is Android Homme president Sneaker Steve Patino. He gives us some insight into running a successful luxury sneaker brand. The highs, lows, and everything in between, Steve holds nothing back. Check back every Tuesday for more of The Kickback.

This week our guest G.P. a.k.a. @dat.swoosh.life, reminds us that, at its core, the sneaker game is all about the thrill of the hunt. As a Product Manager for Nike, G.P. is looking to bring that back and make buying sneakers fun again. We talk about how he and Nike are doing that.

On Episode 5 of The Kickback our guest is Zero, owner of the shop Zero's on Melrose in L.A., specializing in reselling limited kicks and streetwear. We tackle a whole range of topics and Zero keeps it absolutely 100% on everything.

Episode 6 of THE KICKBACK was recorded from the SNKR INC. booth at Agenda Long Beach with a very special guest, Slobby Robby. Owner of the successful vintage shop, Generation Cool in Tucson, AZ, there's no one quite like Robby in the industry.

Joined by music producer Mike Cash, we cover this week's biggest sneaker stories, including Reebok's Floatride Space Boot. This leads us into a black hole of bodily space theories, like how you use the bathroom in space. We end by reviewing Reebok's Alien Stompers: Final Battle Pack.

Episode 8 of The Kickback is with creator of the animated series Sn'eads and director on Bob's Burgers Tyree Dillihay. We discuss how the web series came about, what it's like to be a director on a hit show like Bob Burgers, and dive into some topical discussions in the sneaker game right now.

For Episode 9 of the Kickback we have special guest Afrokix. Few people in the world share the level of passion that this man has for sneakers, and that passion is undeniably felt throughout the entire episode. The culture needs more people like Afrokix.

For episode 10 of the Kickback we have special guest Nelson Diaz in the building. Nelson considers himself a connoisseur of the culture, and brings a wealth of knowledge to back up his strong opinions. While our new set is being constructed we decided to relax at a Manhattan Beach flat.

Episode 11 of The Kickback features special guest Chad Little, a former footwear designer for Jordan Brand who also worked in the Nike Innovation Kitchen amongst some the brand's legendary designers.

The Kickback: Ep. 12 was recorded in our new and improved studio, so it's only right we have a very special guest: Josh Stone, co-owner of @fatsalsdeli. When it comes to sneakers, Josh is as opinionated, outspoken and passionate as they come, and that's why we love having him.

For Episode 13 of The Kickback our guest is a legend in L.A. streetwear, Miguel Garcia Larios. He shares his views on the current state of streetwear and sneaker culture, and we weigh in on this week's top sneaker headlines.

Ep. 14 we got Philly in the house. Our guest is Al-Baseer Holly, formerly Boo-Bonic of Philly's Most Wanted, and currently a visual artist and co-owner of Tango Hotel. We talk sneakers, art, fashion, reinventing yourself, marketing your product, following your dreams and more in an episode that represents what the Kickback is all about.

For Episode 15 we have one of our favorite artists, Gary Lockwood aka Freehand Profit (@freehandprofit), originator of the sneaker gas masks. He takes us through his artistic process, while discussing some of his biggest projects for adidas and Nike. He also weighs in on the rise of DIY sneaker culture and some of this week's sneaker headlines.

For Episode 16 it's just the boys, so we go deep in on this week's biggest stories, including adidas passing Jordan Brand, Nike's new FlyLeather, and the return of the Roc-a-Fella Air Force One.

Episode 17 we welcome back Slobby Robby. As a purveyor of all things vintage fashion and sneakers, Robby is the definition of an true expert. He shares that expertise and drops some serious knowledge on fashion and culture. And we have a damn good time along the way.

Brandon Edler joins us for Ep. 18 of The Kickback. As the Content Manager and Creative Strategist for Finish Line, Brandon has a unique perspective on sneaker marketing and the current direction of the industry.

Our guest for The Kickback Episode 19 is Texas rapper Dro FE (@dro_fe). A fashion and sneaker enthusiast, Dro understands how the two work together, and he brings that understanding to this week's topics.

In this episode we're joined by our first female guests, Monica Lin, Marketing Director for Popular Demand and co-owner of Eyelust Eyewear with Kiona Chresean. The girls bring a much needed female voice to show what it's like to be a woman in the streetwear industry.

On our 22nd episode we're joined by Ian Williams, owner of Deadstock Coffee in Portland, the world's only sneaker themed coffee shop. As a former Nike employee and an established member of the Portland sneaker community, Ian brings a new insight to the show as we talk about Nike SBs.

Ep. 23 (Jordan Episode) features special guest Ali Saint Q, television producer and Founder/Design director at apparel brand Norwood. We recap ComplexCon and touch on some of this week's sneaker headlines. Along the way Ali drops straight gems for any youth aspiring to be a designer.

For Episode 24 we're joined by John Park who is the collector we all wish we could be: a hype beast at heart but with a true appreciation and knowledge for the game. He brings this passion to the Kickback as we break down this week's sneaker headlines.

Episode 25 welcomes back SNKR INC fam Nelson Diaz to the Kickback. Nelson is sort of an O.G. big brother to the culture: he loves it and he's protective of it, so he's also going to call it on its bullshit. Therefore he holds nothing back when it comes to speaking his mind on this week's topics.

The guest for the 26th episode is Gary Hughes, founder of Dunkxchange. We talk about how a pair of fake Nike SB Dunks inspired him to start the world's first sneaker trade show, holding the event in a bar, watching the culture change over the past decade, and much more.