Podcast appearances and mentions of matt halfhill

In this episode of Coffee Time Kicks, Mike and Matt Halfhill discuss the evolution of sneaker media and the impact of social media on sneaker culture. They also talk about the changes in the sneaker industry, the rise of reselling, and the importance of storytelling in content creation. They reflect on the decline of community and personal connections in sneaker culture and the commodification of the industry. Matt shares his insights on the future of sneaker media and the challenges faced by small businesses in the industry. In this conversation, Mike and Matt Halfhill discuss their experiences with student loan checks, working at Champs, and the changes in sneaker culture. They reminisce about the Black Saturday sale at Champs and the excitement of finding rare sneakers. They also talk about the impact of online marketplaces on sneaker culture and the shift towards performance shoes and fitness. Matt shares his involvement in the sport of High Rocks and his upcoming race in South Africa. They emphasize the importance of community and staying active in sneakers.Join our Discord Community: https://discord.gg/xJFyWmWgzaEarly Access and Exclusive Videos On Patreon: https://patreon.com/sneakerhistorySubscribe on YouTube: https://youtube.com/sneakerhistory—–––– Check out our other shows: —––––For the Formula 1 Fans --> Exhaust Notes: https://exhaustnotes.fmFor the Fitted Hat Fans --> Crown and Stitch: https://crownandstitch.comFor the Cars & Sneakers Fans --> Cars & Kicks: https://carsxkicks.comFor the Creators --------> Outside The Box: https://podcasts.apple.com/id/podcast/outside-the-box-convos-with-creators/id1050172106—–––– EXCLUSIVE DEALS FOR YOU FROM OUR PARTNERS —––––[Links contain affiliate links, we may receive a small commission if you make a purchase after clicking a link. A great way to support the pod!]—––––—––––—––––—––––—––––—––––—––––—––––Our podcast is proudly...Livestreamed with StreamYard: https://streamyard.com?pal=6514386237915136Recorded on Riverside: http://www.riverside.fm/?via=sneakerhistoryDistributed By Captivate: https://bit.ly/3j2muPbGet in Touch: Robbie - robbie@sneakerhistory.comMike - mike@sneakerhistory.comRohit - rohit@sneakerhistory.comNick - nick@sneakerhistory.comFor advertising inquiries: podcast@sneakerhistory.comDisclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this program are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of any entities they represent.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Spotify Ad Analytics - https://www.spotify.com/us/legal/ad-analytics-privacy-policy/

Explore HYROX, DEKA FIT, and other hybrid fitness trends on the Hybrid Fitness Media Podcast. Join insightful discussions with athletes, event directors, and industry insiders for valuable information and entertainment. Stay tuned for engaging content about the dynamic world of hybrid fitness! Anthony Peressini from The Hybrid Engine, Dave Claxton from OFX, and Matt B. Davis discuss the hybrid topics of the week. Matt Halfhill and Matt Kemp from the world record fastest over 40 HYROX relay team also join us. Sponsor Mention: We are stoked to welcome back Resolute Coffee as a sponsor. Brian and team are athletes and members of the hybrid community. Use code HFM20 for 20 percent off at checkout right now. This episode is also sponsored by The Rocky Mountain Games. Join us for an awesome test of hybrid fitness on June 23, 23 in Calgary! Connect & Support: Follow today's guests –  Anthony Peressinni |Dave Claxton | Follow Hybrid Fitness Media on IG Listen at the top of the page or hit this link for your favorite podcast player.

This week Matt Halfhill hops on the pod to talk about his love for kicks. Growing up with professors has parents, his original major. Where his curiosity gene comes from. Explaining how Nice Kicks started, how his impact has reached people in other countries. His weight loss journey and the intense workouts he's done and currently doing. Sneaker media and the current state of journalism in writing form. Plus much much more!Where to Find Matt: Socials: @MattHalfhillWebsite: https://nicekicks.com/ Podcast Linktree: https://linktr.ee/myfirstkicks Music by Gordon Bombay: https://thegordonbombay.bandcamp.com/... something and tell him we sent ya!)

Alex and Brian sit down with Matt Halfhill, the founder & CEO of Nice Kicks to get into the weeds of the sneaker industry, and Matt's journey growing Nice Kicks from a niche sneaker blog into sneaker industry powerhouse. In this conversation you'll hear about the evolution of the blog, shoe industry disruption, and which brands to watch in 2024. As always, appreciate you all listening, and don't forget to leave us a review and submit your questions for Alex and Brian at the email address below. See you next week.SPONSORED BY:Marketing Examined - Make smarter marketing moves with Alex's playbooks, in your inbox, 3 times a week. Subscribe below: http://bit.ly/marketingexaminedsub--------------------WANT FREE GAME? Or just have a question for Brian & Alex?Submit your questions here: www.marketingexamined.com/podcastOR email us at podcast@marketingexamined.com--------------------WATCH THE PODCAST ON YOUTUBE:For full video versions, and short highlights of every episode, head tohttps://www.youtube.com/@marketingexamined?sub_confirmation=1NEWSLETTER:For growth playbooks, deep dives, and marketing case studies, get subscribed atwww.marketingexamined.com--------------------Follow Alex & Brian on Twitter and IGwww.twitter.com/@alexgarcia_atxwww.twitter.com/@brian_blum1CHAPTERS:00:00:00 - Introduction00:02:08 - The Origins of Nice Kicks00:05:09 - Going from online to opening a physical location.00:09:24 - Deciding to close the Nice Kicks retail store.00:10:46 - From web-first to social first: Inside Nice Kicks' revenue.00:16:43 - The Death of the Signature Shoe.00:22:59 - Namesake Marketing has completely changed.00:27:16 - What do brands need to do to succeed in the shoe business in 2024. 00:31:54 - How are the biggest shoes being disrupted?00:34:53 - Matt's Thoughts on the Tom Brady & NoBull Merger00:38:53 - How Media companies can survive in the attention economy.00:42:01 - The biggest brands to watch in shoes in 2024.00:45:54 - The history of Sneaker Drops.00:49:53 - Are good ads dead? How advertising has changed since the Jordan Era.00:54:27 - Huge viral potential with Out-of-Home Ads00:58:28 - Will High Rocks take over Crossfit?

Matt joins us to talk about his love for shoes, his entrepreneurial journey, and how he found hybrid racing. We also dig into where we think the sport is going, and much more. Special thanks to today's sponsor – Resolute Coffee. “Resolute is born from a love of coffee and belief in the human spirit.” Go check them out now on Instagram or at https://resolutecoffeeco.com/ Follow Hybrid Fitness Media on IG. You can support us with this link. Listen at the top of the page or hit this link for your favorite podcast player.

20 years ago, while still in high school, this week's guest registered the domain name for Nice Kicks — a brand that would grow into an epicenter of sneaker culture and change the way brands think about marketing and storytelling to this day. Matt Halfhill (@matthalfhill) joins the podcast to talk about the state of the sneaker industry, the importance of understanding your audience, and of course, his favorite sneakers of all time.

What a way to kick off Season 2 of the Beyond the Garment Podcast! Matt Halfhill grew up primarily in Fresno California, and as a  kid enjoyed playing sports with his younger brother. As he grew up, his interest and affinity for sneakers began to blossom. In 2006, Matt started the blog Nice Kicks and for the last 15 years has built it up to one of the most reputable sneaker, sports, and multimedia companies in the business.Remember - Leave a 5 star review if you are a Apple Podcast Listener.(https://edwardjoiner.com)Matt's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/matthalfhill/Nice Kick's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nicekicks/Nice Kick's App: https://www.nicekicks.com/app/

Huge sneaker head alert on this episode! If you know me I am BIG into sneakers and have been for awhile and our guest today is kind of a big deal in the sneaker industry. Through building the empire came an imbalance to his health and he finally took control of it and lost 140+ pounds in 2 years WHILE building his business. Matt Halfhill is the founder and owner of Nick Kicks which was established in 2010. Their mission is to enrich culture and fashion through consciously curated collaborations and initiatives. Matt is here to not only discuss sneakers but his weight loss journey along with his entrepreneurship journey.   Time Stamps:   (1:15) Coolest Thing About My Guest (3:40) Getting Into Shoes (6:30) Starting Nice Kicks (12:15) COVID and Business Pivots (14:48) Jerry Rice (18:25) Weight Loss and Defining Moment (23:48) Losing 150 Pounds in 2 Years (27:28) Strategies for Health and Business Success (38:10) Changing Food Relationships (44:35) Dating (48:19) What Sean Learned Through COVID (51:30) Kobe's (1:01:30) June 15th Playoff Speculation (1:04:59) Where to Find Matt   ---------------------------- Follow Us on Instagram! @matthalfhill @fitnessshaman @dalalovesdumbbells @dldnation ---------------------------- Check out Nice Kick's Website - www.NiceKicks.com ---------------------------- Apply for DLDNation's Online Fitness and Nutrition Coaching Specialization Course and Take the Next Step in Your Business Journey! ---------------------------- If You're Ready to Make an Even BIGGER Impact, Apply for the Next Level Coaching Academy! ---------------------------- We have helped over 2,400 people transform their lives through sustainable health! If you want to be the next, click here to apply for coaching! ---------------------------- Check out our website for freebies, amazing client results, and more! DLDNation.com

Have You Seen The New Yeezy Logo? Walmart Is Seeking To Dispute The New Yeezy Logo Submitted To Trademark Via Kanye West And Yeezy, LLC. The New Yeezy Logo Consists Of Eight Dotted Lines, Each Comprising Three Totally Shaded Circles, With A Total Of 24 Circles, Arranged At Equal Angles As Rays From The Sun. While Walmart Believes The New Logo By Kanye West Will Be Confusingly Similar To Their Logo And Could Harm The Brand’s Image.  Walmart & Yeezy Have Dispute over Trademark By Matt Halfhill https://www.nicekicks.com/wal-mart-yeezy-kanye-trademark-dispute/ A Ma Maniére Jordan 3 Release. Recently The Much-awaited Air Jordan 3 Collaboration With A Ma Maniére Released And Left The Sneaker Community Appraising Their Release Strategy. The Strategy Consisted Of In-store Raffles At Their Various Locations And A Complex Online Sneaker Release Method. A Ma Maniére’s Online Method Pointed Users To A New Domain And Fooled Users Looking To Utilized Automated Bot Programs By Placing False Products In Various Slots On Their Main Website. This Led To A Consensus From The Sneaker Community That A Fair Opportunity Was Provided For All Entrants To Try And Purchase The A Ma Maniére Jordan 3. Does This Set A Precedent For Sneaker Releases Moving Forward? Nike Go Flyease Outcry. Lastly, Nike Is Aiming To Help Those With Disabilities By Providing Their First Completely Hands-free Model In The Nike Flyease Line. The Nike Go Flyease Has Been Promoted By An Amalgamation Of Celebrities And Influencers To Share The Product With The Masses. This Has Led To The Unfortunate Outcome That Those Who Would Actually Need The Nike Go Flyease Model Are Unable To Acquire The Pair At Retail Prices. The Prices On The Secondary Market Have Skyrocketed And Limited Supply Has Made These Unobtainable. Nike Accused Of 'Using Disability' To Hype New Hands-Free Sneaker By Eva Tesfaye https://www.npr.org/2021/03/28/981197687/nike-accused-of-using-disability-to-hype-new-hands-free-sneaker  Keeping Stock With Nice Kicks Aims To Offer Listeners A Weekly Destination For Credible Information, Sneaker History, Expert Insights. Sneaker Stories, And More In Fast-Paced Podcast Episodes. Nice Kicks Official Website: https://www.nicekicks.com/ Nice Kicks Social Media: https://linktr.ee/NiceKicksSocial Sneaker Release Dates: https://www.nicekicks.com/sneaker-release-dates/ Contact The Nice Kicks Team: podcast@nicekicks.com Julian Gray (@julianthegray) | Matt Halfhill (@matthalfhill) | Gabe Oshin (@nicekicksgabe)

What’s Your Favorite Sneaker Commercial? Long Before Sneaker Leaks And Early Looks, Signature Athletes And Brands Took To Television And Print To Debut Their Latest Signature Shoe. As The Digital Age Is Upon Us, The Sneaker Narrative Has Changed And Footwear Commercials Are Becoming A Rare Occurrence. This Week On Keeping Stock With Nice Kicks We Induct Our Personal Favorite Sneaker Commercials Into The Hall Of Fame Through A 3-Pick Fantasy Draft. Connect With Us On Social And Let Us Know Your Favorite Sneaker Commercials Or What We Missed! Watch Our Sneaker Commercial Picks Here: https://bit.ly/NiceKicks-Commercials  Breaking Down The Jordan Zion 1 Jordan Brand Has Unveiled The First Signature Sneaker For Zion Williamson. The Jordan Zion 1 Retails At $120 And Feature A Full-length Air Strobel Unit With Zoom Cushioning In The Forefoot. Zion Williamson Has Been Dominating Our Social Feeds For The Past Few Years And Now Looks To Take Center Stage For Jordan Brand As Their First Gen-z Athlete And Superhero. However, We Discuss How We Felt About The Launch Of The Jordan Zion 1 And Where We See The Line Headed. The Jordan Zion 1 “Gen Zion” Pays Tribute To The Next Generation Of Athletes By Mallory Chin: https://www.nicekicks.com/jordan-zion-1-gen-zion-da3129-002/  The Round-Up Is It Time For Brands To Starting Testing New Sneaker Release Methods? We Dissect The Idea Of Sneaker Pre-orders After Matt’s Conversation With Futurevvorld Last Week. Our Newest (+/-) Segment Seems Some Interesting Development Of Fractional Investment In Sneakers, High-priced Trading Cards, And Invasive Payment Technology. Lastly, We Discuss Our Recent Sneaker Finds And Upcoming Sneaker Releases We Are Interested In.  It’s Time For Sneaker Brands To Embrace The Preorder Model By Daniel Navetta: https://futurevvorld.com/footwear/preorder-model-footwear-sneakers-fashion-resale-market-sustainability-bots/ Reebok Kamikaze II Mid "Candy Land"  https://www.reebok.com/us/candy-land-kamikaze-ii-men-s-basketball-shoes/GZ8825.html Keeping Stock With Nice Kicks Aims To Offer Listeners A Weekly Destination For Credible Information, Sneaker History, Expert Insights. Sneaker Stories, And More In Fast-Paced Podcast Episodes. Nice Kicks Official Website: https://www.nicekicks.com/  Nice Kicks Social Media: https://linktr.ee/NiceKicksSocial>  Sneaker Release Dates: https://www.nicekicks.com/sneaker-release-dates/  Contact The Nice Kicks Team: podcast@nicekicks.com Julian Gray (@julianthegray) | Matt Halfhill (@matthalfhill) | Gabe Oshin (@nicekicksgabe)

Kobe Bryant Estate Departs Nike Vanessa Bryant And The Bryant Estate Have Parted Ways With Nike As Kobe Post Retirement Contract Expired On Tuesday, April 13th. The Bryant Estate Has Cited Frustrations With Nike’s Release Strategy With Kobe’s Signature Line Including Availability To Consumers And Lack Of Focus On Kids Sizes. Since Then Nike And Vanessa Bryant Have Released Statements In Regards To The Expired Contract Negotiations Since News Broke. In Addition, The Bryant Estate Has Filed 13 Separate Trademarks Since Kobe’s Passing.  Nike’s Refurbished Circularity Model Later In The Episode, We Discuss Nike’s New Refurbished Program Focusing On Their “Move To Zero” Campaign. The New Program Looks To “Extend The Life Of Eligible Products By Taking Like-new, Gently Worn, And Slightly Imperfect Kicks, Refurbishing Them By Hand And Offering Them To You At Select Nike Factory, Nike Unite, And Nike Community Stores. The Program Has Rolled Out To Over 15 Nike Stores Thus Far And Looks To Continue To Expand In The Future”. Nike Is Looking To Reduce Their Environmental Impact While Extending The Life Of Products That May Be Otherwise Stored Elsewhere. Vanessa Bryant, Kobe Bryant estate elect not to renew partnership with Nike By Nick DePaula: https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/31293033/vanessa-bryant-kobe-bryant-estate-elect-not-renew-partnership-nike Nike Brings New Life to Sneakers with its Refurbished Program By Luis Torres: https://www.nicekicks.com/nike-refurbished-program-circularity-model/ Keeping Stock With Nice Kicks Aims To Offer Listeners A Weekly Destination For Credible Information, Sneaker History, Expert Insights. Sneaker Stories, And More In Fast-Paced Podcast Episodes.   Nice Kicks Official Website: https://www.nicekicks.com/   Nice Kicks Social Media: https://linktr.ee/NiceKicksSocial   Sneaker Release Dates: https://www.nicekicks.com/sneaker-release-dates/    Contact The Nice Kicks Team: podcast@nicekicks.com   Julian Gray (@julianthegray) | Matt Halfhill (@matt.halfhill) | Gabe Oshin (@nicekicksgabe)

For the Sneaker Enthusiasts Podcast debut Bryan and Nacho interview Founder & CEO of Nice Kicks Matt Halfhill. Matt started Nice Kicks in a spare bedroom nearly two decades ago and has since turned it into one of the top sneaker news sites in the world. Matt has always been on the forefront of sneaker culture and had plenty of stories to share. Follow Matt on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/matthalfhillOur YouTube Channel: https://urlgeni.us/youtube/channel/NachoAverageFindsEmail us: NachoAverageFinds@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Nice Kicks CEO & Founder Matt Halfhill and I talk business, fitness and the importance of following your passions along with many other things. Follow @thebustershow on IG for more!

The Complex Sneakers Podcast is co-hosted by Joe La Puma, Brendan Dunne and Matt Welty. This week the guys talk to the founder of Nice Kicks, Matt Halfhill. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our pod guest this week is Matt Halfhill, founder of Nice Kicks - one of the most popular content websites in the footwear/streetwear industry. Matt spent years as a sneaker reseller, eeking out a healthy margin on platforms like eBay, but he soon realized the value is in creating your own product that you have the creative freedom to promote as you see fit. According to Matt’s predictions - if you rely on other people’s products, your days are numbered. Every producer is moving towards a DTC model in this time of profound change as legacy businesses across all industries adopt to the new norm. (Hello and welcome to DTC - you’re in the right place

A wild guest episode this week! We are joined in the podcast studio by Matt Halfhill, founder of Nice Kicks! If you want to know anything sneakers, Matt is definitely your guy. Listen in as we talk with him about his beginnings with Nice Kicks in 2002, what sneakers he's still on the lookout for, and us begging him to let us do a mobile podcast tour in his ice cream truck. Thank you so much to Matt for joining us, and thank you everyone for listening!

"Apply what you learn [online] and actually do something—even if it's not for making money—just make something. Do something with what you're learning and practice it." Matt Halfhill, founder of Nice Nicks, is not a monolith or a cliche ‘sneakerhead’. The son of college professors who moved to California from the Midwest, Matt played in a Dixieland Jazz band as a kid, fell in love with sneakers in the Caribbean in Grenada, and dropped out of college to start the Internet’s first-ever sneaker blog. Today, what started as a blog has become a digital media brand that is one of the most trusted in the footwear industry with over 4 million followers on Instagram. From experimenting with web development in the late 90s to learning to sell overstocked sneakers on eBay from his first job, Matt developed a love of technology and digital communication as a youth. Halfhill joins MoS to discuss the story of Nice Kicks, its mission to be inlusive of all folks wanting to become a fan of sneakers no matter their level of knowledge about the industry, as well as how the company has evolved over the years. We discuss the shift of content marketing from brands, what it was like to open and then later popular brick-and-mortar sneaker shop, as well as why news is a commodity and our voice is all we have to sell that is truly unique when it comes to building a digital media brand. Matt's love of sneakers and his hacker-like mentality for figuring things out has led to a lifelong career in a billion dollar niche at the intersection of sport, culture and fashion. Listen along as Matt shares the story of NiceKicks.com. Mentions Include: Matt Halfhill on IG Matt Halfhill on Twitter Nice Kicks Website Nice Kicks on IG Converse Sky Rider Reebok Answer 1 "Navy Patent" Jimmy Smith, advertising veteran Nice Kicks Shop My next guest is Dexton Deboree, founder & filmmaker at Falcon Content; a content creation company born at the intersection of advertising and entertainiment with clients such as Nike, Brand Jordan, MLB, and more. Sign up for the email newsletter for updates, discounts on future products and exclusive content for subscribers. You can also show your support and keep the podcast sponsor free by joining the member community or purchasing merchandise from the Makers of Sport® shop. Additionally, if you enjoyed this episode, please rate and/or write a review of the show on  Podcasts and be sure to follow host @TAdamMartin and Makers of Sport® on Twitter & Instagram.

Tori Boykins is a creative with many layers. A boxer, entrepeneur, graphic designer and gritty midwesterner, Tori joined the show to discuss her long journey breaking into the sports design scene, first at the Kansas City Chiefs, and currently as a graphic designer with the Kansas City Royals. From majoring in interior design at a Big Ten university known for engineering, to starting a business in college and running it six years, Tori has had quite an eclectic career. We attempt to peel back the many layers of her story beginning with a love of art and geek culture as a kid in Cincinnati, Ohio. We discuss how she got sucked into "old school mentality" choosing to attend community college to get an associates in graphic design after already obtaining a Bachelors in Interior Design years earlier and founding a small business. Tori also elaborates on how a black-owned design studio in Texas gave her a chance as a design intern, as well as how pitching free projects to real, underserved sports brands such as women's boxing and a local basketball team led her to an interview with an NBA team and an eventual gig in the NFL. Throughout the episode, we discover a common theme of Tori's midwestern grit and hustle, as well as how important humility and risk-taking are when it comes to pursuing your dreams in the sports business. Lastly, Tori touches on the importance of learning new skills and why she hopes to leave a positive legacy for minorities that come after her in the sports design industy. Mentions Include: Tori Boykins Portfolio Tori Boykins on Instagram Tori Boykins on Twitter J12 Designs Alamo City Aztecs Tori's WBC & IBF women's boxing poster UnderConsideration's Brand New Ashley Strauss, Creative Director, Detroit Lions Ashley Strauss on MoS Jordan Giesler, Brand & Creative Manager, Kansas City Chiefs Jordan Giesler on MoS Caitlin Wienck, Design Manager, Kansas City Chiefs My next guest is Matt Halfhill, the Founder and Editor-in-Chief of Nice Kicks. Matt is an early 2000s Interent entrepeneur that has made a living his entire life working for himself providing breaking news, commentary and history in the sneaker industry. Sign up for the email newsletter for updates, discounts on future products and exclusive content for subscribers. You can also show your support and keep the podcast sponsor free by joining the member community or purchasing merchandise from the Makers of Sport® shop. Additionally, if you enjoyed this episode, please rate and/or write a review of the show on  Podcasts and be sure to follow host @TAdamMartin and Makers of Sport® on Twitter & Instagram.

The founder of Nice Kicks joins the show to talk about all things sneakers, plus gives bold predictions for the 2019 NFL season and more.

On today’s episode we dive deep in to the group of people known as Sneakerheads. Surprisingly, the digital gathering place of sneaker collecting is based right here in Texas. The founder of that site, NiceKicks.com, Matt Halfhill joins us in the studio to talk about Texas, sneakers, and why he picked the hill country over Canada or Fresno. We also hear from y’all about what types of shoes you wear regularly.And the shoes we reference in the show are here. Check em out.Air Jordan 1 - https://www.nike.com/launch/t/air-jordan-1-chicago/Air Jordan 11 Concord - https://www.nike.com/launch/t/air-jordan-11-concord-white-black/Air Jordan 13 - https://www.flightclub.com/air-jordans/air-jordan-13

After last year taking in sizable investments alongside prominent industry mergers, GOAT starts 2019 with a massive new investment from a sneaker retail giant. Foot Locker has announced today its strategic minority investment with GOAT for $100 million. This number marks the largest investment ever made by Foot Locker. Moreover, the largest investment from a sneaker retailer into a secondary sneaker retailer. This speaks to the turn of the industry, and retailers like Foot Locker getting ahead of the trend. Matt Halfhill and Albert Briggs discuss what this move means for Foot Locker, GOAT, and the sneaker business as a whole.

We drink. We talk. We movie. About the movie: Pete Bell (Nick Nolte) is a college basketball coach who has to improve his team's standing -- by any means necessary. His hopes are pinned on a trio of talented players: Neon Boudeaux (Shaquille O'Neal), Butch McRae (Penny Hardaway) and Ricky Roe (Matt Nover). But in order to get them to sign to his school, Bell will have to illegally pay the players off. If he's caught, it could destroy Bell's coaching career and cast a cloud of shame over his team. Will he risk it all to win? Release date: February 18, 1994 (USA) The Guests: Ian Stonebrook: With a jumper, a cross over and a mean drive to the hoop - Ian is a true baller and shot caller. He is also a man that gives back to community and helps kids in need of a role model. Bonus - his fashion sense is on point. Matt Halfhill: My name is Matt Halfhill, and I am the founder of Nice Kicks. I was born in Fresno, California and that’s where I lived for the first 15 years of my life until my family moved to the Caribbean and then Canada. I always had an interest in sneakers, starting from when I wanted a pair of the Iverson’s in 8th grade, but my passion got really jumpstarted when I got a job at one of Canada’s big sneaker stores in Victoria when I was 16. It was called Athlete’s World and it was sort of like Canadian Footlocker. The hosts: Jason Dick: Bud Light, pizza loving man that has whit and charm like the international comedian that he is. Jason Jepson: I eat. I drink. I talk way too much. Get at us: Twitter: @TalkDuringMovie Instagram: @TalkingDuringMovies Email: TalkingDuringMoviesPodcast@gmail.com

Presented by Art Of Sport – https://ArtOfSport.com/NiceKicks   NBA All-Star DeMarcus Cousins discusses his new shoe deal with Puma, how he plans to stand out on the court and why he clowned KD's shoes mid-game. Later, Matt Halfhill and Nick DePaula analyze Puma's NBA re-launch so far and the brand's potential ahead. 0 – Intro 1:24 – Art Of Sport 2:10 – DeMarcus Cousins interview 5:00 – NBA's new color rules 8:13 – @PumaHoops Marketing 9:28 – “Wouldn'tna happened in the Pumas” 10:13 – Matt & Nick analyze Puma's re-launch 12:22 – Pulse on Puma from players 14:51 – Halo effect on Men's business 20:23 – Is Basketball a declining category? 23:12 – Puma not doing a signature shoe 32:02 – Impact of Jay-Z 33:57 – What do we want to see next? 38:52 – Branding & color approach 42:40 – Top 2019 Sneaker free agent targets

Matt Halfhill, Blk Tray & Nick DePaula pick back up and discuss the best playoff sneakers, Nike's Art of a Champion Pack, Matt's new running craze, Rolling or Not Rolling + the NK Mailbag. www.nicekicks.com  

Nick DePaula, Matt Halfhill and BLK Tray. International Women's Day, Kawhi's Shoe Deal, Supreme x NBA & NK Mailbag  

Blk Tray, Matt Halfhill, Nick DePaula & Jade discuss what to watch for at the Super Bowl, Jordan's All-Star Weekend Lineup, Supreme's team logo-heavy Air Force 1 Mid and of course, the NK Mailbag. 

Matt Halfhill, Blonde Tray, Nick DePaula and Jade are joined by Nike Basketball designer Tony Hardman for a full overview of Paul George's new PG2 and its PlayStation collab.

Nick DePaula, Matt Halfhill, BLK Tray recount the new sneakers from MLK Day. John Wall's new deal with Adidas. And as always the NK Mailbag.   

Nick DePaula, BLK Tray and Matt Halfhill recount the top 50 sneakers of 2017, look ahead at what's to come in 2018 and, of course, answer questions from the Nice Kicks Mailbag. 

Matt Halfhill, Nick DePaula, BLK Tray and Jade. The crew welcomes in one of the Lead Designers of the Kyrie 4, Ben Nethongkome to talk about the history and creation process of the signature sneaker. Later in the show, the Nice Kicks Mailbag with real callers!

BLK Tray, Nick DePaula, Matt Halfhill and Jade. This week on the Nice Kicks Cast the crew talks about Florida joining forces with Jordan brand. Also taking a look at the Yeezy bundle and the Desert Rat. What are some of the best bundles ever. Sneaker release stories. Mailbag.   0:00- Intros/Jade gets a nickname 0:30- Tray VS.. the Jerry Ferrara edition 8:00- Florida joining Jordan brand 11:50- Yeezy 500’s 13:45- Apparel Bundles 22:00- Kanye’s influence on sneaker culture 24:20- Why Reebok went under 31:00-Draft.com (promo code: NICEKICKS) 32:15- Rapper shoe lines 37:00- Monarchs 41:25- Nice Kicks Mailbag questions 56:00- Nice Kicks guest- Kevin 56:50- Shoe Release stories 1:09:20- Sneaker store hookups 1:15:00- Concord 11’s 1:22:20- #Whatsonyourfeet/Flintstone 1 discussion

  Nice Kicks Founder Matt Halfhill discusses everything sneaker related Matt Halfhill IG:@matthalfhill Twitter:@matthalfhill Thesneakdiss.com IG:@thesneakdiss Twitter:@the_sneakdiss Intro Beat: Radio City Ruuben Hardwick Email: rubenh813@gmail.com IG:@Imno.pd soundcloud.com/rubn813

Nick DePaula, BLK Tray and Matt Halfhill on Nike's Off-White 10 release. The Jordan 1s. Art Basel. Has the hype gone too far? Nike Stash Collab. Nice Kicks Mailbag. 

Internets! This week on The Premium Pete Show, Pete is joined by the founder of NiceKicks.com, Matt Halfhill. Matt discusses his early beginnings working in a shoe store, his first attempts as a shoe reseller, and the fateful day in which he bought a $8 domain name and has since turned it into a multimillion dollar business. Matt also details navigating through meetings and collaborations with major brands, the future of the sneaker community, and whats next for nicekicks.com Sign up for Talkspace today and save money for being a listener of the show! https://get.talkspace.com/pete Follow Us on Social! Twitter- @premiumpeteshow IG- @premiumpeteshow

Nick DePaula, Matt Halfhill and BLK Tray welcome in former Nike employee and Monarch innovator, Ian Williams to talk about one of the best selling shoes of all time, your dad's favorite shoe, the Nike Air Monarch. Also the Nice Kicks Mailbag and our first Kicks Cast fan-guest Olivia Beyer.

"Sneaker" Steve and guest Matt Halfhill, founder/owner of Nice Kicks, do a deep dive into sneaker culture and industry while tracing the rise of Nice Kicks. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Matt Halfhill, BLK Tray and Nick DePaula with Detroit Pistons' Langston Galloway. In the show Jade revises his Adidas Iniki take. Langston talks about his collection of kicks and his new deal with Q4 Sports. BLK Tray talks about his day at ComplexCon and as always the Nice Kicks Mailbag.

BLK Tray, Nick DePaula and Matt Halfhill on their favorite sneaker commercials. Commercial influence. Worst commercials. The importance of ad campaigns. Balenciaga Triple S Sneakers. Kanye Calabasas. Baseball Football Retros. Jeter / Griffey Series / Dion Sanders. Big Sack Campaign. Air Jordan 1 Off Whites. Mailbag

In this episode, we talk to Matt Halfhill, founder of Nice Kicks, who turned his love of sneakers into a profitable and long-lasting business.   Fun Fact: Nice Kicks is attributed to the being the first to use Throwback Thursday on the internet.  Check out K Swiss' latest campaign highlighting entrepreneurs on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter @KSwiss. Shop at KSwiss.com  

Nick DePaula, Matt Halfhill and BLK Tray on the banned Jordan1s, AJ32s, the best sneakers of opening night, Jadakiss' Jordan Clock and listener questions. 

Matt Halfhill, Nick DePaula & Blk Tray on Carmelo Anthony's Melo series with Jordan Brand, the best signature shoes of the season and China Klay's newest ad. The first #NKmailbag also touches on the longevity of Boost, Eminem's co-sign and the best hoop shoes ever.

Support this podcast with a tip for as little as $1 an episode at www.patreon.com/Jabari Matt Halfhill is the founder of NiceKicks.com, one of the largest sneaker websites today. Matt and I discuss how he started NiceKicks.com, sneaker culture, going from being self employed to being an employer, and much more. Matt is a huge inspiration of mine and I hope you all gain some insight on entrepreneurship from this conversation. Follow Nice Kicks: www.twitter.com/NiceKicks www.facebook.com/NiceKicks www.instagram.com/NiceKicks Follow Jabari: www.youtube.com/Jabari www.twitter.com/Jabari www.instagram.com/Jabari www.facebook.com/JabariLife Jabari@iamjabari.com Words with Friends Artwork: Rodney Curl www.cargocollective.com/curl *Note: This is a two part podcast combined into one, there are about two weeks in between our conversations.