The SoleSavy Podcast

On today's episode, Anna Bediones sits down with Filipino Basketball star and latest Jordan Brand signee, Kiefer Ravena to discuss what his goal is with Jordan Brand, what it's like to be the first Filipino signed, his favorite sneakers and much more! 1:27 What does it mean to you to be signed to Jordan Brand and the first Filipino to be signed?2:57 Did you know early on that pro sports would be your livelihood?3:58 What is the coolest part of being a part of the Jordan Brand family and what are you looking forward to the most?5:29 Are you a big sneakerhead?6:07 What are some of your favorite sneakers?6:57 How do you get sneakers out in Manila?8:10 What was your relationship with Kobe Bryant?11:07 Tell us about the landscape of sport in the Philippines12:55 Tell us about the experience from playing in the southeast Asia games to now playing in America14:50 Anyone in particular that taught you a lot while playing in the US?15:39 Any pros that we know, that you got to share a court with?16:42 What do you think it will take to elevate Philippine basketball?19:21 Do you want to take another shot of playing in the NBA?21:30 What do you think of the future of Filipinos in the NBA?24:14 What is your ultimate goal with Jordan brand? 

Today we are joined by Drew Hammell, historian of the culture and the master behind your favorite sneakerhead's favorite Instagram, NikeStories.  0:31 How did you end up doing what you are doing today?1:47 Do you remember the first pair of Nike’s you ever got?3:55 When did Nike Stories really start?6:00 What was the process to develop the content for the page?6:53 What Nike Story impacts you the most?8:40 What was it about Andre Aggasi the inspired you the most?12:27 What sneaker designs by Wilson Smith have impacted you the most?13:54 Is there a shoe from your past that still eludes you to this day?17:11 How do you feel the sneaker industry has changed because of social media?21:42 What do you think about shoes that would hit the sale rack in the 90’s but now are reselling for high amounts?26:52 What collaboration do you wish would’ve happened in the 90’s?28:01 What was it like writing for Eastbay?29:58 What writer inspired you to start writing your own stories?31:25 What was it like to write for Complex Sneaker of the Year book?36:59 How many retro’s do you have versus new silhouettes?38:14 Which retro are you waiting on that hasn’t happened?39:07 Which Adidas silhouettes would you wear?41:34 What should we expect next from you?42:56 Is there a Nike Story we don’t know, but we all should?

On today's episode, Marco Henry sits down with NBA All-Star Draymond Green to talk all about his brand new Converse PE sneakers that will debut during the NBA playoffs, why he is so excited about his move to Converse, all about his love for sneakers and so much more! 0:47 Why did you want to move to Converse?4:50 What are some of your memorable debuts/campaigns for Nike?7:15 How does it feel to have your own PE with Converse?9:38 What story do you want to tell with this PE’s colorway?12:32 How are you feeling right now as the NBA season comes to an end?16:06 When did you start getting a love for sneakers?19:32 What does getting a Converse PE mean for you?

Today we take a deep dive into Sneaker Law! DP is joined by Kenneth Anand and Jared Goldstein, authors of "Sneaker Law" a book designed to show the business and legal side of the sneaker industry, to discuss Nike's recent lawsuits against MSCHF x Lil Nas X, why they wanted to write this book, why you should read it and so much more!0:28 Introductions 5:43 What was it like working with Kanye West?7:12 Why did you decide to write a book?9:48 What’s your take on Nike's recent lawsuits against custom sneakers?13:12 Why did Nike sue Warren Lotas but not the Shoe Surgeon?15:58 What is Sneaker Law for the classroom all about?18:05 What was it like to publish a book?22:08 Where we can buy the book?

What's up everyone, welcome back to Triple Stitch! Today we are joined by none other than Justine Brown, host, social producer, and sneaker connoisseur.2:02 How did the love of sneakers begin for you?4:10 What was the first sneaker that you loved?7:40 What was your journey like to what you are doing today?12:52 What is one of the most heartbreaking L’s you’ve taken when it comes to footwear?19:34 Do you think female sneakerheads have more to prove than male sneakerheads?23:10 If you could only wear one silhouette for the rest of your life what would it be?28:51 Has your career played a part in what kind of sneakers you like?32:52 If you could have any athletes sneaker collection and why?41:53 What do you think the female impact on the sneaker game will hold in the future?45:08 What female sneaker drops have been the most influential?49:43 Do you have a guilty pleasure cop?

Introducing the newest member of the SoleSavy Team, Tony Mui! On this episode of the SoleSavy Podcast, DP talks with Tony all about his new role on the team, what life was really like at Complex, what you can expect with Tony on the team and so much more!0:28 Introductions1:57 How did you first get into sneakers?6:36 What was it like being an actor?11:18 How did you get a job at Complex?13:11 What was making Life at Complex like?19:05 What moments stand out from your time at Complex?22:05 What are you looking forward to most being with SoleSavy?23:27 Why did you want to join the SoleSavy Team?26:00 What do you love and appreciate about  sneaker culture? 

In today's episode, DP and Justin sit back and admire the flawlessness of A Ma Maniére x Jordan 3 sneaker release, how it stacked up to Trophy Room's Disaster Drop, where it ranks on the list of best ever sneaker release methods and so much more!0:48 Trophy Room x Jordan 1 Release vs A Ma Maniére Jordan 3 Release2:10 How did they cater to this being women’s release?8:48 How technical would it be to set up a release like this?11:05 hall of fame sneaker releases14:53 Sneaker Drop delays18:10 World Wide Release Date for A Ma Maniére x Jordan 3

In today's episode, DP sits down with the newest member of the SS  team, Luis Torres, to talk about his outlook on the sneaker game, why community is so important to him, how he became a sneakerhead and so much more!0:21 Introducing Luis Torres4:33 How did you become a sneakerhead?8:37 What's your favorite memory from writing at NiceKicks?12:31 Favorite running sneaker of all time and non-running sneaker of all time?15:08 What’s your take on the state of the sneaker game?20:17 Why did you want to join SS at this time?22:43 What upcoming events are you most excited about?

Following the breaking news of Kobe Bryant's Nike deal ending, DP, Ian Stonebrook, and Marco Negrete  jump on the pod to discuss. The trio breaks down the timeline of how and why this happened and what comes next.

What's up everyone welcome to Triple Stitch, we are kicking off our very first episode with community leader and founder of the Whitaker Group, James Whitner. Chopping it up about his upcoming Jordan collab of the AJ3 "Raised by Women", what it's like being a black creative in the space and what he likes to have for breakfast.0:36 Introduction to James Whitner & the Whitaker Group1:20 History of the Flava Factory5:10 Launch of Social Status7:33 Birth of A Ma Maniére9:10 Do you have any mentors?10:43 Best piece of advice that you’ve gotten?14:06 What was it like mentoring Marcus Jordan through opening Trophy Room?15:25 How important was your Friends and Family Air Force 1?18:46 Why is it so important to give back to the community?20:40 A Ma Maniére x Jordan 3 Women’s Drop34:36 Community Question: How do you make your products attainable by those that inspire it?38:00 Any free game for the listeners?