Listen to Episode 30 of 'The Complex Sneakers Podcast': How Joe Freshgoods Became Chicago Sneaker Culture's Voice

Joe Freshgoods discusses the history of streetwear & sneakers in Chicago, the numerous collabs he's part of, and why his city deserves more love.

June 12, 2020

The Complex Sneakers Podcast is co-hosted by Joe La Puma, Brendan Dunne and Matt Welty and this week they have Chicago native, Joe Freshgoods. They get into the history of streetwear & sneakers in Chicago, the numerous collabs he's part of, and why his city deserves more love.

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