The Niche Talk

In this episode, we sit down with Praise Asalu to explore how he creates purpose-driven content while staying grounded in his faith. From navigating social media fame to staying true to his values, Praise shares insights on balancing influence with integrity—and why purpose is the foundation of everything he does.

In this episode, we dive into Jeff Staple’s exciting takeover of the iconic 21Mercer store and what it means for street wear culture. We explore the resurgence of authentic storytelling in sneaker marketing and why it’s connecting more than ever. Plus, we wrap it up with some solid anime talk—what’s hot, what’s slept on, and what’s next. Tune in for culture, kicks, and convos.

We’re back baby!!! We are officially back under our own management and partnered with @encanto.phl on a lovely new space! So it was only right we brung on our sister @imashleyhall for women’s history month! We talk everything women's empowerment and sneakers this episode!

🚨REMINDER🚨Air Jordan 5 Re-imagined "Black Metallic" Giveaway!To enter the February's giveaway head over to @reshoevn8r YouTube and Instagram, comment with your IG Handle and shoe size and give us one topic suggestion for the podcast!

🚨REMINDER🚨 Travis Scott Jordan 1 low "Velvet Brown" Giveaway! To enter the January's giveaway head over to @reshoevn8r YouTube and Instagram, comment with your IG Handle and shoe size and give us one topic suggestion for the podcast!

🚨REMINDER🚨 Travis Scott Jumpman Jack "Dark Mocha" Giveaway! To enter the Novembers giveaway head over to @reshoevn8r YouTube and Instagram, comment with your IG Handle and shoe size and give us one topic suggestion for the podcast!

🚨REMINDER🚨 Travis Scott AJ1 Low "Medium Olive" Giveaway! To enter the Octobers giveaway head over to @reshoevn8r YouTube and Instagram, comment with your IG Handle and shoe size and give us one topic suggestion for the podcast! Best of Luck everyone!

Travis Scott AJ1 Low "Medium Olive" Giveaway! To enter the Octobers giveaway head over to @reshoevn8r YouTube and Instagram comment with your IG Handle and shoe size and give us one topic suggestion for the podcast! Best of Luck everyone!

Nigel 4's Driveway Grey Giveaway! To enter the September giveaway head over to @reshoevn8r YouTube and Instagram comment with your IG Handle and shoe size and give us one topic suggestion for the podcast! Good Luck

This week we dive deep into some bold hot takes towards the sneaker community!

How much is milk these days? This week we talk about sneakers as usual, but also touch basis on how drastic prices have changes over the years. Take us back to our younger days please!

Bringin’ y’all something a lil different! Philly is jam packed with so much delicious food, but this weeks all about our favorite spots at ‪@rdgterminalmkt‬

This week, we tackle whether the Marvel Cinematic Universe is losing its magic and if their box office reign is ending. Plus, we explore the evolving perception of digital creators and whether content creation is unfairly dismissed as not a "real" job.

This week we talk about anime and tattoos.

Nike had it very clear recently that they intent to go after anyone that makes it on their radar when it comes to copying or taking elements of the companies footwear branding etc. Next on that Hit list "The Shoe Surgeon" We give our take on what we see happening and talk about if we had to start over as creators in 2024.. how would that look!

This week we talk about copping or dropping upcoming releases, while having a deep conversation about how we feel seeing Nike/Jordan continuing to retro pairs some might want to keep vaulted!

With the rise of streaming services, box office comedies seem to have taken a backseat to digital platforms. Recent years have seen few to no comedies hit the theaters. Is the lack of comedic output due to cancel culture or are people just not as funny anymore?

We all have our own feelings on when we think support is valid! This episode we deep dive into what support looks like to us and express our opinions on the many misconceptions of support as a whole!

The cats out the bag! Thank you Apthycry for trusting in us! Ladies and gents, be sure to stay locked in until the end of this episode for our 10% off discount code 👨🏽‍💻 You owe it to your feet to look good and feel good! Side note Luis also introduces Jerome to the "Cooking in your car trend" so buckle in!

You asked, and we delivered—literally! This week, we're diving into the intriguing questions you sent us through our Instagram stories. From quirky curiosities to thought-provoking inquiries, we cover it all! Don't miss out—tune into our full video episodes on YouTube to catch every exciting detail!

This week we get into fashion as how it should be an expression of ones self. Unfortunately a lot of people have opinions that's not so nice and we deep dive into it all

Firstly we give our opinions on the Drake vs Kendrick beef and it's come to a close! Then sit back and we talk Luis upcoming release with Hat Club and catch you all up on where we both are in life right now.

So who's winning in a royal rumble of popular anime's? This week we deep dive into the idea of some of your favorite characters going toe to toe. From who's stronger to who's a better swordsman! Tap in.

This week we talk about all of our likes and dislikes with this "Shock Drop" Air Jordan Retro 4 'Military Blue'. If you managed to grab a pair, We feeling these? Hit the poll!

You ever see a sneaker pictures online, get it in hand and it looks nothing like the pictures. This episode is for you!

Special Guest Alert! This episode we get some insight on the resell side of sneakers from Adham (@Chefdoomy) and how that conflicted with him also being a collector. Lock in, we unpack a lot on this episode.

This episode we give our personal opinions on the current "Beef" between Kung Fu Kenny and Drizzy Drake and how J. Cole caught a stray. Update!! We are now on YouTube yall!

With the sad news of Akira Toriyama passing, we talk about the impact he had on us personally and on anime as a whole. Then we deep dive into the current state of the sneaker community.

You asked, we listened. This episode we talk fashion! From breaking down the fits to styling advice. Small business spotlight we touch basis on a Philly brand turned global in Paratodo https://www.instagram.com/paratodoco/

This episode we go all in on anime, what it embodies and everything in-between.

Get ready for a trip down memory lane! In this episode, we're keeping things short and sweet. We talk about Nike Basketball, Jordan Brands “Reimagined” line and Nike Elite socks having the world in a choke hold.

This episode Jerome and Luis talk how they personally get over creative burnout and give some tips on how you can handle yours! They also highlight @mawdoods on IG and all the creative artwork he does and give a open invitation to fellow artist to send in artwork or shelf pieces have displayed on the show!

In this Episode we dive into the Mos Def interview comments towards drake. Was he throwing shots or speaking truth?

On this episode we speak on how flabbergasted we are in the male species of today. At how apparent it is for SOME men to not accept the possibility of a woman being great, in any field. Obviously this applies to all areas, but we're gonna talk about the niches we know best, the sneaker & fitted community. Women deserve their flowers each & every day! But today we highlight Ciara, aka @thenewmixx. An amazing Philly based content creator showing you all some great ways to style fits, enjoy life & understand its possible for anyone out there to create the life that they want.

This episode we deep dive into two communities we love, sneakers and hats! We break down the issues we see in both communities from the members perspective and touch base on the never ending drama that is Kanye West vs Adidas.

Chill on us as we get right back into the rhythm of consistency! This week we strive to start our New Year's resolutions early & give y'all MORE. But a brief update on our lives, where we been & just how HECTIC 2023 was for entrepreneurs. Shoutout to Will (aka @thesecondtree) for assisting with video! so check those out on all of our social channels 🤳🏽

This episode Jerome updates everyone on what happened with him in recent events, epilepsy with with wife and just shooting the shit!

Solo session with Luis discussing support, what it looks like vs. the expectation. A lil update & continuing to be open with all our listeners.

We bring you guys our first guest! Nate, aka @nike21nate, aka POPS, has been around since Jerome & I started our journey's with photography. Our connection started with love for sneakers, and our friendship has grown immensely since then. Nate owns a Sneaker Boutique called REUP, which has 3 locations. So if you're in the mood to get some new feets, you know where to go! Tune in and get an in depth idea of our dynamic as a trio & how Nate functions as a business owner in a very oversaturated market

As we coordinate our FIRST official guest of the show, heres a .5 episode highlighting a few milestones we reached individually. Luis hosted his first every gallery experience/Q&A right here in Philly. Jerome executed & released his first set of fitted hat designs inspired by Transformers. Small Business Spotlight: @fireballprints Local and FIRE printing shop right here in Philly, peep everything they've got to offer!

This one's for all the anime lovers, the weebs and everything in between! Especially if you're someone looking to get into anime, we give an EXTENSIVE list of great ones. Small Business Spotlight: @artsensei.shop Anime & Gaming streetwear brand based out in LA cooking up some HIGH quality merch for all us anime lovers out there

Today we tackle a touchy subject that needs some addressing. Trauma is a big thing when it comes to family, & we've all had our fair share of it growing up. Small Business Spotlight: @adrianggarciaphoto aka @thatargentiniandad Local South Jersey Photographer, who's turned nothing into something with this passion & now creates amazing imagery for a wide variety of clients in the Tri-State area. Check him out!

Lets talk fountain of youth & why or why not is the Blue Check necessary? Are you REALLY a model? Breaking down the foundation to initial interactions to get you in the room. Small Business Spotlight: @christopher.kicks w/ @kickscloset.us, a hyperlocal streetwear brand with some premium quality apparel. Perfect to match with all your favorite sneakers. So tap in!

Today we dive into why its okay for men to explore their feminine traits. Go embrace that self care king, you deserve it. Small Business Spotlight for today is Philly Solidarity; A non-profit organization empowering diverse voices, driving positive cultural shifts & creating brave spaces. Follow them for more information on our 2nd installment of "More Than Just Kicks" & everything in between!⁣

Join us on our latest episode where we highlight JUST how old Jerome really is. We cover sneakers, full circle moments & reel it in with some wholesome self love tips. Be sure to follow us (@imillvibe & @215shooter) on all social platforms to stay up to date with everything we do on a day-to-day. Stay classy 👍

Taking a deep dive into the reasons behind our hiatus and getting back into the swing of things. One thing we can say, ya boys are BACK!

This week, we'll be addressing a topic suggested by one of our listeners and answering the burning question that so many women have: What exactly is discussed in the guys' group chat?

In this episode, we explore the world of 'Back Door' sneaker culture and discussing the challenges that the everyday man faces when it comes to taking care of their physical and mental health, and the stigma associated with it.

The Niche Talk has arrived with Episode 1! We discuss brand work - being approached/approaching brands - and inspiring the next generation.