Sneak Speak
Sneak Speak
MnM Resell
Sparked by our loves for sneakers and meeting new people, Sneak Speak covers the latest in the sneaker world as we intend to cultivate new relationships, share our ideas and advice, and spread our passion for fashion and it's culture. DM @mnmresell on Instagram to submit questions/topics for us to answer or to jump on and be a guest!
S2E6: End of the Dunk wave and Sneaker Superlatives
This episode, we brought on Alex from @thenotoriouskicks to give an in depth look on our thoughts on Nike Dunks. With 2020 being huge for this silhouette and the fashion world, we also know all good things must come to an end (9:10). Then on a continuation from our last episode, we’re giving out awards to certain shoes in our Sneaker Superlative segment (22:15).
Jan 24, 2021
42 min
S2E5: MnM Top 10
It’s the end of the year and you know what that means: we’re counting down the Top 10 Sneakers of the Year as voted on by the MnM team and our Instagram followers! Did we get it right? Let us know @mnmresell on instagram. Happy New Year everyone, stay safe!
Dec 30, 2020
46 min
S2E4: Story sales and best holiday sneakers
This week, the man behind @scv_soles, Joshua Suh, let us pick his brain as we first asked him about his sneaker events he’s been hosting local to Southern California (4:40). Recently, we (MnM) have had some trouble with the success of our Instagram story sales. So we decided to ask Josh about his successes and what he thinks we can do to improve (15:39). Finally, we’re closing out the year right! As a precursor to our “MnM Top 10 Sneakers of the Year” episode next week, we debated over the “Top 3 Holiday-Themed Sneakers of All Time” (38:35).
Dec 23, 2020
52 min
S2E3: Kobe 7 Protros?
Meet our special guest of the week, Carl Borillo and hear the crazy ways our paths crossed (0:00) We get in depth on Nike's roadmap with the Kobe protros and what Kobe shoes mean to us (5:36). Then, as we're approaching the holidays, we discuss sneaker shopping for your significant other (22:11). Speaking of Kobe's we have a HUGE release in the Kobe line as we go over the recent Kobe 5 "Bruce Lee" release (33:14). Make sure to check out Carl Borillo's Youtube channel and follow him on instagram @bborillo
Nov 24, 2020
43 min
S2E2: Supreme under new management... again!
Meet Zach Lanz the man behind @mn.hypebeasts and the newly founded @minnesotascloset (0:00). Zach just started his new account with his girlfriend, so we got a glimpse into how they met and how they plan to run their new business together(5:39). Then we answer the tough question of "How do you reach your target audience?" (11:16). Recently, a big move was made in the world of streetwear, so we discuss what we think will result of Supreme being bought out by VF corporation (21:04). After a long hiatus, we finally touch on one specific recent release that we believe will not do well in the secondary market, contrary to popular opinion (33:55).
Nov 18, 2020
40 min
S2E1: Consumers vs. Resellers with College Kicks
Meet the boys from the College Kicks Podcast (@collegekickspodcast) as we tell you the crazy story of how we met each other (0:00). The first topic of season 2 covers resellers from the perspective of the consumer (8:15). Then we hop on a small tangent as we get on the topic of outlet flips (15:25) before talking briefly about what would classify a person as a reseller (21:37). In arguably the best tangent in the history of MnM, we debate Drake vs. Travis Scott and their influence on the world of fashion and hype culture (27:50). Our first Q&A of the new season answers the question “What is your Core Four?” aka your four go-to pairs in your collection (35:08). We conclude with thanking our listeners and explaining why our podcasts mean so much to us (53:18). This week, we skipped sleepers, good investments, and upcoming releases, but discussed the release of the Jordan 1 Mocha’s over on the College Kicks Podcast so make sure to check them out here! https://soundcloud.com/college-kicks
Nov 1, 2020
1 hr 5 min
S1E10 Sneaker debates and how we cop sneakers
In our season finale, we chatted with Nick Innis, the owner of @765hypegod (0:00) and started with hearing his opinion on the Revenge x Storm (6:32) and Kobe debates, along with a little update on that subject (12:12). Then we tackle a debate that constantly flies around the online selling industry (20:51). When it comes to buying on drop days, there are many ways to get our hands on good. This week, we discussed our favorite ways to cop sneakers, clothes, and other sought after items (30:37). On a small tangent, we took a break to talk about our history in cross country and track (42:45). To cap it off as always, we discuss this month's sleeper releases and upcoming good investments (47:05).
Sep 6, 2020
1 hr 15 min
S1E9: Reselling behind the scenes
Meet Alex Martini, owner of @seattle.hype.plug (0:00). We kick it off with a debate regarding the use of the terms PADS vs. VNDS (4:47), then we go in depth with our inventory spreadsheets and share our secrets, tips, and tricks to making our Excel lives easier (15:24). For storytime, we expose ourselves with our most embarrassing reselling moments (28:14). After slacking off the last few weeks, we finally get into some great upcoming releases and investment opportunities (37:11).
Aug 16, 2020
59 min
S1E8: What makes a successful reseller
Meet Riley, the man behind @mtpsneakers (0:00). First thing we discuss is the hype around Warren Lotas and what makes him tick (16:00). Then we jump into what we believe is the recipe to a successful reseller, both intangible values and physical necessities (29:19). Finally, this week's upcoming releases are probably 2 of the the most insane pairs we have ever covered on this podcast (44:27)!
Aug 7, 2020
1 hr
S1E7: Holding vs. quick flips
Get to know another member of our team, Matthew Huo, and meet our guest, Max Shiau (0:00). Tune in to hear what he has to say on the world of long term investing in the sneaker market. First, we discuss his company "The Hype Advisor," essentially a hedge fund for sneakers. Then we talk about why he targets grade school sizing when investing and what in the world affects the way the market flows (17:56). As that takes a bulk of this episode, we jump into this weeks top picks for sleepers and good investment opportunities (39:01)
Jul 30, 2020
1 hr 2 min
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