Welcome to the first episode of the Classic Kicks podcast. I'm your host Nick Santora and this week I talk with sneaker and sports industry analyst Matt Powell about current trends in the sneaker world. Matt is a mentor and friend of mine, and an industry insider who works directly with the world's leading sportswear brands and retailers. His data collection and analysis is used by CEO's to help predict the future of their business. In this episode we discuss adidas and Kanye, Under Armour and Steph, remastered Air Jordans, the future of customization, "Fanboy" sneaker blogs and much more...

Engineered by Josh Webb.

Intro Theme - Jimmy McGriff's The Worm


Episode 001 - Matt Powell

Simon "Woody" Wood is the Founder and Editor-In-Chief of Sneaker Freaker Magazine. Our relationship dates back to 2003, when "modern sneaker culture" was budding and we were both contributing to it in our own unique ways. Woody joins us live via Skype from Melbourne, Australia to discuss the evolution of Sneaker Freaker Magazine, along with the biggest trends  in the sneaker world right now, including adidas vs Nike, retro vs new, Instagram sneaker stardom and of course, the influence of Kanye West. 


This podcast is made possible by and dedicated to my wife, Jennifer.

Special thanks to my Audio Engineer, Josh Webb.


Episode 002 - Woody From Sneaker Freaker

In this episode of the Classic Kicks Podcast, I talk to one of my favorite "content creators" in the sneaker world, Gary Warnett. We discuss his career in the sneaker industry, beginning with the legendary Crooked Tongues and how it lead to his recent work with Nike. As always, we touch on current trends and topics, including writing, influences, sneaker collaborations and the art of storytelling.

This podcast is made possible by my wife, Jennifer.

Special thanks to my Audio Engineer, Josh Webb.

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Episode 003 - Gary Warnett

Erik Fagerlind and Peter Jansson of Sneakersnstuff traveled all the way from Sweden to visit me in the newly-outfitted Green Point studio to talk about current trends in the world of sneakers.

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Episode 004 - Erik Fagerlind & Peter Jansson

This episode is dedicated to the Nike Air Jordan 1. My guest Jordan Hagedorn and I discuss the history of these iconic sneakers, including the circumstances leading Michael Jordan to Nike and how Air Jordan grew into a pop-culture phenomenon. 

Visual companion of approx. 80 vintage Air Jordan related ads, catalogs, posters and on-court images available here - http://www.classickicks.com/2016/09/podcast-ep-005-air-jordan-1/

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Episode 005 - Air Jordan 1

Sneaker and sports industry analyst Matt Powell is back to discuss current trends in the market and give us a glimpse of what's on the horizon in the wide world of sneakers. Join us as we discuss the rise of retro running, the decline of performance basketball, 3-D printing, and what you can do now if you want a career in sneakers.

Engineered by Josh Webb

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Episode 006 - Matt Powell

Host Nick Santora talks about his new digital magazine and the importance of preserving sneaker and sportswear history. 

Classic Kicks Volume 1 features 124 pages of classic sneakers and sports posters, ads, catalogs, images and interviews. Nick shares behind the scenes accounts from some of the photographers who shot Michael Jordan for Nike in 1985, Tony Alva in 1977, Public Enemy for Def Jam in 1986, and Bob Marley in 1979.

Classic Kicks Volume 1 is available in the Apple Store, Google Play Store, and any web browser. Info and links at classickicks.com

Engineered by Josh Webb

Episode 007 - Classic Kicks Digital Magazine

The Classic Kicks Podcast is hosted by Nick Santora and highlights discussions with personalities from throughout the sneaker world. Tune in to learn about the latest trends and stories in the sneaker industry, as well as some trips down memory lane.  

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