OSD-Obsessive Sneaker Disorder
By Dee Wells
Guests that have appeared on the show have been Cheresse Thornhill (Footwear Designer), Tinker Hatfield (Air Jordan Designer), Dr. D'Wayne Edwards (Founder of PENSOLE Footwear Academy), DJ Clark Kent, Bobbito Garcia (DJ, Filmmaker and Cultural Icon) and Phife Dawg (RIP).
OSD-Obsessive Sneaker DisorderAug 15, 2019
OSD-Ep.367- Asha Boston- A Time Before Kale
Sean 'Paper Chasr' Williams interviews Asha Boston, the Founder of The Dinner Table documentary and the designer of Nike's NikeByYou Cultivator R46 Nike React 270s, which were inspired by "A Time Before Kale" film.
Thank you to the Port Authority Bus Terminal for partnering with OSD (Obsessive Sneaker Disorder, SOLEcial Studies to make the "From The Feet Up" exhibit a reality. Also, mad love to Denise, Koe, Garry, and Keo for co-curating the exhibit and sharing their expertise.
Please connect with Sean on Instagram @OSD_PaperChasr and Dee Wells os @DeeWellsOSD on all platforms.
Peace + Walk Good.
OSD Ep. 366-Pt2 Wilson Smith III (Recorded at the African American Footwear Forum, Portland, OR)
Obsessive Sneaker Disorder is back with a special episode that was recorded live at the African American Footwear Forum that took place in Portland, OR on August 10, 2019.
In part 2, Sean Williams and Dee Wells interview Wilson Smith III, the recipient of the Jan Ernst Matzeliger for his contributions to the footwear industry and is the first Black footwear designer.
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OSD Ep. 366-Pt1 Robert 'Scoop' Jackson (Recorded at the African American Footwear Forum in Portland, OR)
Obsessive Sneaker Disorder is back with a special episode that was recorded live at the African American Footwear Forum that took place in Portland, OR on August 10, 2019.
In part 1, Sean Williams and Dee Wells interview sports-writer and author Robert 'Scoop' Jackson who shared stories about the first sneakers that he fell in love with, what it meant to grow up on the south-side of Chicago and how he threatened his editor that he'd leave SLAM if Allen Iverson was not photographed for the cover.
While interviewing Scoop, who walks in the room than none other than NBA All-Star Baron Davis. Scoop shares a story about the time he asked Baron one question that prompted a memorable response.
In part 2, we're joined by Wilson Smith III, the recipient of the Jan Ernst Matzeliger for his contributions to the footwear industry and being the first Black footwear designer.
Please share your thoughts with us and share this episode with your tribe!
Thank you.