Ohio Got Something To Say! with JD | My First Kicks Podcast Ep. 235

This week JD is on the podcast, we talk about how he grew up in Ohio. How did streetwear travel to Ohio, what it was like to put on his own events. Starting the Streetwear Flea Market and continuing to host them every year. Working at sneaker stores in Ohio, and how he build community. Also we talk about his views on influencers and much much more! Follow JD: IG: https://www.instagram.com/mrkingjd/ Photo IG: https://www.instagram.com/jamesdrakeford/ Streetwear Flea: https://www.instagram.com/streetwearflea/ Websites https://www.streetwearflea.com/ https://jamesdrakeford.com/ Podcast Linktree: https://linktr.ee/myfirstkicks Sign up for the Patreon: https://patreon.com/MyFirstKicks Music by The DoppleGangaz: https://thedoppelgangaz.bandcamp.com/ #sneakers #podcast ----------- Chapters: 00:00 My First Kicks Podcast: Guest Introduction and MF Doom Dunks Story 04:11 Foamposite Performance Review: Weight, Lockdown Feel, and Carbon Fiber Spring Plate 07:59 High School Uniforms: Dickies, Captain Chris, and Top Five Flyest with Marky D 12:04 Meeting JD: Street Wear, Brooklyn & First Impressions 15:22 Podcast Shout Outs: YouTube, Apple, Spotify & Patreon Support 18:54 First Job: Grocery Store, Cashier & Bagging Memories 22:07 Street Wear Flea: Collectors, Sneaker Resellers & Brands 26:44 SB Culture: Personal Style and Unique Finds in Sneaker Collecting 30:36 Clothing Regrets: Hunting Favorite Nike Jackets and Vintage Pieces 35:00 Boutique Management: Diverse Roles and Community