The Places Sneakers Take Us, Alfred Banks Returns | My First Kicks Podcast Ep. 215

This week Alfred Banks returns to the podcast, we last spoke almost 4 years ago when I first started the podcast. We catch up on the accomplishments we have achieved since then. I also touch on my time in Cincinatti for the Piggy Runners Adistar release. Alfred talks about the creation of SaxKixAve and their upcoming album. Also performing at the Super Bowl and the path his has carved since his last appearance. Where to find Alfred: Alfred Banks Documentary - Standing By Himself: https://youtu.be/l3QOynqR0gM YouTube: @alfredbanks IG: https://www.instagram.com/@underdogcentral X: https://x.com/underdogcentral SaxKixAve: https://www.saxkixave.com/ Podcast Linktree: https://linktr.ee/myfirstkicks Music by The DoppleGangaz: https://thedoppelgangaz.bandcamp.com/ -------------------- Chapters: 00:00:00 - Remembering a Jordan Brand Showcase 00:04:08 - Alfred's New Music and Projects 00:10:00 - Reflecting on the Podcast's Growth and Listener Impact 00:15:56 - Recap and a Look Back at Alfred's First Podcast Appearance 00:16:48 - Reflecting on Uncertain Times and Career Shifts 00:22:15 - Balancing Sass Kicks and Solo Music Career 00:28:07 - A Hilarious Sneaker Encounter at Burlington 00:30:45 - Recent Sneaker Purchases and the Hunt for Grail Shoes 00:33:22 - Discussing Favorite Shoes and Sneaker Culture 00:38:36 - Thrifting Experiences and the Changing Landscape of Resale 00:43:55 - The Sneaker Bubble and the Future of Collecting 00:46:46 - Authenticity in Sneaker Culture and