Just Posted: The Intersection of Sneakers, Hip-Hop, and St. Louis w/ Darryl "Woody" Jones II of 39 Castles

Published: Jan. 23, 2024, 4:27 p.m.

Welcome back to another episode of Just Posted, where we dive deep into a variety of topics, from the nuances of sneaker culture to the complexities of political identity. In today's episode, we had an incredibly insightful conversation with our guest, Woody, a sneakerhead, community leader, and owner of one of the dopest sneaker spots in St. Louis, 39 Castles.\nWe kicked things off with a candid discussion about the sneaker scene, touching on the significance of certain shoes and the personal stories they carry. Woody shared his journey from a passionate collector to a successful store owner, emphasizing the importance of community and culture in his business model. He recounted the challenges he faced when starting out, including skepticism from banks and the struggle to gain traction during the pandemic.\nWe also reflect on the evolution of sneaker culture, the commercialization of the industry, and the legacy of icons like Kobe Bryant. Woody's passion for sneakers and his commitment to his community shone through, leaving us with a deeper appreciation for the stories behind the shoes.\n\xa0\nEmail the show at straightolc@gmail.com or justposted1906@gmail.com\xa0 \xa0 \xa0\xa0Follow Just Posted on Instagram @justpostedpodcast \xa0 \xa0 \xa0Hit the Voicemail at 641-715-3900 Ext. 769558\nFollow SOLC Network onlineInstagram: https://bit.ly/39VL542\xa0 \xa0 \xa0 \xa0 \xa0 \xa0 \xa0 \xa0 \xa0 \xa0 \xa0Twitter: https://bit.ly/39aL395\xa0 \xa0 \xa0 \xa0 \xa0 \xa0 \xa0 \xa0 \xa0 \xa0 \xa0Facebook: https://bit.ly/3sQn7je\xa0 \xa0 \xa0 \xa0 \xa0 \xa0 \xa0\nTo Listen to the podcastPodbean https://bit.ly/3t7SDJH\xa0 \xa0 \xa0 \xa0 \xa0 \xa0 \xa0 \xa0 \xa0YouTube http://bit.ly/3ouZqJU\xa0 \xa0 \xa0 \xa0 \xa0 \xa0 \xa0 \xa0 \xa0Spotify http://spoti.fi/3pwZZnJ\xa0 \xa0 \xa0 \xa0 \xa0 \xa0 \xa0 \xa0 \xa0Apple http://apple.co/39rwjD1\xa0 \xa0 \xa0 \xa0 \xa0 \xa0 \xa0 \xa0 \xa0\xa0 \xa0 \xa0 \xa0 \xa0 \xa0 \xa0IHeartRadio http://ihr.fm/2L0A2y1