The SoleSavy Podcast
SoleSavy
Getting sneakers onto the feet of people who love them most, one drop at a time.
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Feb 24, 2021 • 30min
Episode #47 - Doernbecher Virtually Freestyle 2021
On today's episode, DP has two very special guests to talk all about Doernbecher x Nike initiative, what the kid's design process looks like and how Doernbecher will be tackling its annual event virtually this year. 0:56 History of the Doernbecher x Nike5:45 Where have you seen the most impact at the hospital through the support?9:48 What does the design process look like for the kids?18:16 How did Covid-19 change this past year’s designs?24:22 Final Thoughts
Feb 10, 2021 • 34min
Episode #46 - Interconnectivity of Culture with Rodney Conyers Jr.
On today's episode, special guest Rodney Conyers Jr. sits down with DP to talk about sneakers and their impact on culture that crosses over many different genres and interests. 0:18 Introductions1:06 How have sneakers become engrained into different cultures?3:57 Where do you think the next big celebrity sneaker collab come from?22:58 What is the next big thing in sneakers?31:46 Final Thoughts
Feb 5, 2021 • 39min
Episode #45 - The Journey From Jordan Brand to SoleSavy with Marco Negrete
On today's episode, DP sits down with Marco Negrete who joined SoleSavy this week as VP of Content and Communications. They discuss Marco's career journey and why he is so passionate about the purpose of SoleSavy.0:16 Introducing Marco10:25 How do you jump from Complex writer to Jordan brand?18:27 What does the Global Editorial Content Manager of Jordan Brand look like?22:11 Why go from Jordan Brand to SoleSavy?27:30 What is your vision for SoleSavy?30:00 What’s the craziest shoe you got for retail or under retail at Jordan brand?32:59 Any celebrity meetings at the Nike Campus?34:20 What was the best part of working at Jordan Brand?35:49 Now that you are a sneaker free agent what’s on your radar?
Jan 31, 2021 • 29min
Episode #44 - Sneaker Communities with Jacques Slade
On this episode of the podcast DP sits down with Jacques Slade to talk all about the different communities we have in sneakers now and what the future of the industry could look like.1:43 How do you feel about sneaker communities right now?6:12 Who is the enemy bots or resellers?9:05 Wall Street Bets and Sneakers13:26 Complex' Tweet24:18 What would you do to improve the sneaker industry?
Jan 28, 2021 • 36min
Episode #43 - Sneaker Culture in 2020 with Anna Bediones
On today's episode, DP is joined by Anna Bediones aka @atothebed to discuss sneaker culture in 2020 through the lens of women in sneakers, the culture as it stands today and the future generation of sneakerheads.
Jan 24, 2021 • 37min
Episode #42 - The Problem with Nike’s SNKRS app
On today's episode, Mike Sykes(Host of the Kicks You Wear newsletter and Special Delivery podcast) joins DP to discuss all the things that are wrong with the Nike SNKRS app, was there an update that broke the app this week, did bots eat up all the stock and why are we still entering if it causes us so much grief, all this and more on today's episode.1:12 What is wrong with Nike SNKRS?11:26 How does SNKRS choose who wins?17:04 How much resell have to do with all this?23:22 Why are we still entering then?
Jan 22, 2021 • 23min
Episode #41 - LeBron PE SNKRS Voting
On today's episode, DP and Ian discuss a topic that has had sneakerheads on fire this past week, the LeBron PE SNKRS bracket! Is the voting rigged? Does Nike already know which sneaker will come out on top? And are younger sneakerheads having their voices heard? Listen in and find out.1:06 SNKRS Controversy7:03 Is the system skewed?19:50 Final Thoughts
Jan 11, 2021 • 33min
Episode #40 - The Future of The Sneaker Industry
Jan 6, 2021 • 26min
Episode #39 - UNDFTD, Dunks, 2021 Trends
On today's episode, DP and Justin discuss what went down on last week's UNDFTD x Air Max 97 drop, why Dunks may not be reselling as well in 2021, and what they think will be the hottest new sneaker trends in 2021.0:53 UNDFTD Air Max 97 Drop Recap11:05 Dunks in 202119:45 2021 Sneaker Trends
Dec 30, 2020 • 46min
Episode #38 - What's Next for Yeezy in 2021?
On this episode of the podcast, DP and Ian discuss all things Yeezy! From the new models released in 2020, are Yeezy's falling off with sneakerheads, and what is in store for 2021?1:25 The Yeezy 350v27:42 Why aren’t the other Yeezy models selling as well?21:40 Who is designing Yeezy models?30:31 What could we see from Yeezy next year?44:50 Final Thoughts


