Actual Fan of Sneakers

This is a sneaker podcast featuring Anthony Levine, longtime collector and former Sneaker Youtuber. I love sneakers from all brands and created this podcast to share my pickups, thoughts on upcoming releases and sneaker related news, and what pairs I plan on getting. When I have sneaker lifestyle tips I will feature those as well. Current schedule: Weekly on Tuesday Mornings

Air Jordan 1 Royal Sitting Its A Sign Of The Times 10/20/2026

Air Jordan 1 Royal Sitting Its A Sign Of The Times In this episode we discuss the almighty Royal 1s! Back Again! And.... not selling out?! Well, back in my day (insert old man ramble). Also, upcoming kicks! Thanks as always for listening AFS Squad! Shoutout to the Patrons: Kingsley G, Tristan S, Joshua N, John You can support this podcast, get your name listed above and get early access to episodes (paid tier) at: /episode/index/show/actualfanofsneakers/id/43303649

Limiting Jordan Releases Again 10/13/2026

Limiting Jordan Releases Again In this episode I'll go over J's and how they are allegedly set to become less frequent and more limited. Then of course, the upcoming kicks! Thanks as always for listening AFS Squad! Shoutout to the Patrons: Kingsley G, Tristan S, Joshua N, John You can support this podcast, get your name listed above and get early access to episodes (paid tier) at: /episode/index/show/actualfanofsneakers/id/43217493

Social Media For Sneaker Discussion 10/06/2026

Social Media For Sneaker Discussion In this episode I go on a ramble about why social media platforms each have their own vibe (with certain things in common) but can miss the mark for true discussion, then the upcoming pairs! Thanks as always for listening AFS Squad! Shoutout to the Patrons: Kingsley G, Tristan S, Joshua N, John You can support this podcast, get your name listed above and get early access to episodes (paid tier) at: /episode/index/show/actualfanofsneakers/id/43075083

Sneaker Leakers 09/29/2026

Sneaker Leakers I'm going over sneaker leakers, mock-ups and if any of it is actually worth our time worrying about. Also, some upcoming kicks! Thanks as always for listening AFS Squad! Shoutout to the Patrons: Kingsley G, Tristan S, Joshua N, John You can support this podcast, get your name listed above and get early access to episodes (paid tier) at: /episode/index/show/actualfanofsneakers/id/42944718

Sneaker Twitter - From Botters to Influencers 09/22/2026

Sneaker Twitter - From Botters to Influencers In this episode I muse upon the topic of Sneaker Twitter, how it was and how it is now. And of course, some words about upcoming pairs! Thanks as always for listening AFS Squad! Shoutout to the Patrons: Kingsley G, Tristan S, Joshua N, John You can support this podcast, get your name listed above and get early access to episodes (paid tier) at: /episode/index/show/actualfanofsneakers/id/42865350

Getting Seeded (Or Not) 09/15/2026

Getting Seeded (Or Not) In this episode I ramble on as to why, as well known as I felt like I was, I almost never got seeded pairs, what I think it might have taken, and other thoughts. Also, the upcoming pairs of course Thanks as always for listening AFS Squad! Shoutout to the Patrons: Kingsley G, Tristan S, Joshua N, John You can support this podcast, get your name listed above and get early access to episodes (paid tier) at: /episode/index/show/actualfanofsneakers/id/42730685

$300+ Retail?! 09/08/2026

$300+ Retail?! In this episode we talk about pairs that will retail for what is essentially a resell price (to me). Then, some other, more "affordable", upcoming kicks! Thanks as always for listening AFS Squad! Shoutout to the Patrons: Kingsley G, Tristan S, Joshua N, John You can support this podcast, get your name listed above and get early access to episodes (paid tier) at: /episode/index/show/actualfanofsneakers/id/42589425

I'll Teach You How To Stunt 09/01/2026

I'll Teach You How To Stunt In this episode we go over the return of the G-G-G-G-G-G- G-UNIT Sneakers. Then of course some more upcoming kicks as usual! Thanks as always for listening AFS Squad! Shoutout to the Patrons: Kingsley G, Tristan S, Joshua N, John You can support this podcast, get your name listed above and get early access to episodes (paid tier) at: /episode/index/show/actualfanofsneakers/id/42513540

Back on the Grind Slangin' Kicks 08/25/2026

Back on the Grind Slangin' Kicks In this episode I go over being back selling pairs again, my mentality on it and how it's going. Also, some new upcoming pairs to consider! Thanks as always for listening AFS Squad! Shoutout to the Patrons: Kingsley G, Tristan S, Joshua N, John You can support this podcast, get your name listed above and get early access to episodes (paid tier) at: /episode/index/show/actualfanofsneakers/id/42445985

MTO - Made To Order Sneakers 08/19/2026

MTO - Made To Order Sneakers In this episode I talk about sneakers being made to order (not the same as preorder). Then, onto the upcoming kicks! Thanks as always for listening AFS Squad! Shoutout to the Patrons: Kingsley G, Tristan S, Joshua N, John You can support this podcast, get your name listed above and get early access to episodes (paid tier) at: /episode/index/show/actualfanofsneakers/id/42361220

Is It Really Collabs People Are Sick Of? 08/11/2026

Is It Really Collabs People Are Sick Of? In this episode I go over whether the sneaker game has collab fatigue... or is it something else? Also, some upcoming pairs! Thanks as always for listening AFS Squad! Shoutout to the Patrons: Kingsley G, Tristan S, Joshua N, John You can support this podcast, get your name listed above and get early access to episodes (paid tier) at: /episode/index/show/actualfanofsneakers/id/42280100

Coolkicks Again? 08/04/2026

Coolkicks Again? This episode will touch on the recent legal troubles with another co-owner of Coolkicks and then, of course, the upcoming pairs! Thanks as always for listening AFS Squad! Shoutout to the Patrons: Kingsley G, Tristan S, Joshua N, John You can support this podcast, get your name listed above and get early access to episodes (paid tier) at: /episode/index/show/actualfanofsneakers/id/42212220

Why Sneaker Content? 07/28/2026

Why Sneaker Content? In this episode I talk through my thoughts on why even make sneaker content, especially considering I'm on somewhat of a hiatus? And of course, upcoming pairs! Thanks as always for listening AFS Squad! Shoutout to the Patrons: Kingsley G, Tristan S, Joshua N, John You can support this podcast, get your name listed above and get early access to episodes (paid tier) at: /episode/index/show/actualfanofsneakers/id/42139200

Straight To The Kicks 1 07/21/2026

Straight To The Kicks 1 Here's the first episode in a while where rather than a central topic, I just get straight into the upcoming kicks. No BS, no filler! Thanks as always for listening AFS Squad! Shoutout to the Patrons: Kingsley G, Tristan S, Joshua N, John You can support this podcast, get your name listed above and get early access to episodes (paid tier) at: /episode/index/show/actualfanofsneakers/id/42046760

If You Want To Stop Buying Tons of Kicks, You Need Momentum 07/14/2026

If You Want To Stop Buying Tons of Kicks, You Need Momentum In this episode, I go over how momentum is definitely needed if you wanna stop any deep, seeded habit, such as buying way too many pairs. And also, new pairs to buy! Thanks as always for listening AFS Squad! Shoutout to the Patrons: Kingsley G, Tristan S, Joshua N, John You can support this podcast, get your name listed above and get early access to episodes (paid tier) at: /episode/index/show/actualfanofsneakers/id/41965135

Sliding Scale Of What I Collect Based On Financial Situation 07/07/2026

Sliding Scale Of What I Collect Based On Financial Situation This is not a diss against any hobby, it's just one hobby is like $1-2 per purchase and one is $100 minimum, soooooo.... Plus, upcoming pairs, of course! Thanks as always for listening AFS Squad! Shoutout to the Patrons: Kingsley G, Tristan S, Joshua N, John You can support this podcast, get your name listed above and get early access to episodes (paid tier) at: /episode/index/show/actualfanofsneakers/id/41856875

Sneakerhead Or Content Creator? 06/30/2026

Sneakerhead Or Content Creator? At what point does our collection become just part of a content mill? I discuss this plus some upcoming pairs as usual! Thanks as always for listening AFS Squad! Shoutout to the Patrons: Kingsley G, Tristan S, Joshua N, John You can support this podcast, get your name listed above and get early access to episodes (paid tier) at: /episode/index/show/actualfanofsneakers/id/41708870

Main June 2026 Pickup - Air Max 95 Slate 06/23/2026

Main June 2026 Pickup - Air Max 95 Slate Finally! A new sneaker. I talk about this shoe and also how it feels to get the "one" shoe for the month after weaning off some bad spending habits. Also, ironically, possible new pairs to splurge on! Thanks as always for listening AFS Squad! Shoutout to the Patrons: Kingsley G, Tristan S, Joshua N, John You can support this podcast, get your name listed above and get early access to episodes (paid tier) at: /episode/index/show/actualfanofsneakers/id/41646720

Curry Picked Li Ning 06/16/2026

Curry Picked Li Ning In this episode I go over recent sneaker news about Steph Curry of Golden State Warriors fame signing with Chinese basketball sneaker brand Li Ning. Then, of course, some upcoming pairs! Thanks as always for listening AFS Squad! Shoutout to the Patrons: Kingsley G, Tristan S, Joshua N, John You can support this podcast, get your name listed above and get early access to episodes (paid tier) at: /episode/index/show/actualfanofsneakers/id/41571255

The Air Jordan Customer = Too Ballin For This Economy? 06/09/2026

The Air Jordan Customer = Too Ballin For This Economy? In this episode I'm looking at the brand that charges more and wondering if raising prices in an on-the-ground recession is the smartest move? Also, upcoming pairs! Thanks as always for listening AFS Squad! Shoutout to the Patrons: Kingsley G, Tristan S, Joshua N, John You can support this podcast, get your name listed above and get early access to episodes (paid tier) at: /episode/index/show/actualfanofsneakers/id/41492460

Sometimes The Deals Are What Drain Bank Accounts 06/02/2026

Sometimes The Deals Are What Drain Bank Accounts In this episode I got a ramble on why always looking for deals will both build out your collection with unique sleepers and also low key destroy your wallet. And how I'm reclaiming pairs I had up for sale, since I'm not copping that much these days. Plus, some upcoming pairs! Thanks as always for listening AFS Squad! Shoutout to the Patrons: Kingsley G, Tristan S, Joshua N, John You can support this podcast, get your name listed above and get early access to episodes (paid tier) at: /episode/index/show/actualfanofsneakers/id/41414560

Make Your Shoes Interesting and They Will Sell 05/26/2026

Make Your Shoes Interesting and They Will Sell In this episode we look at the recent tale of two Threes, and what made one sell out while the other sat? Also, some upcoming pairs! Thanks as always for listening AFS Squad! Shoutout to the Patrons: Kingsley G, Tristan S, Joshua N, John You can support this podcast, get your name listed above and get early access to episodes (paid tier) at: /episode/index/show/actualfanofsneakers/id/41332165

Going Into "Buy Less" Mode And Can My Interest Survive? 05/19/2026

Going Into "Buy Less" Mode And Can My Interest Survive? In this episode I go into what can trigger a "buy less" phase for the collection, what are the steps to get out of it, the trap of "deals" and whether or not you can come back from not buying pairs constantly after doing so for so long. Plus, a review of the AJ1 low banned and then as usual some upcoming pairs! Thanks as always for listening AFS Squad! Shoutout to the Patrons: Kingsley G, Tristan S, Joshua N, John You can support this podcast, get your name listed above and get early access to episodes (paid tier) at: /episode/index/show/actualfanofsneakers/id/41247005

We Are Business Experts Now When It Comes To Sneaker Companies 05/12/2026

We Are Business Experts Now When It Comes To Sneaker Companies Here's a ramble coming from a guy with a degree in business management wondering if a companies financial status affects how "cool" the company is, and if there's anything dorkier than talking about whether something is "cool" or not. Then, as usual, some upcoming pairs to discuss. Thanks as always for listening AFS Squad! Shoutout to the Patrons: Kingsley G, Tristan S, Joshua N, John You can support this podcast, get your name listed above and get early access to episodes (paid tier) at: /episode/index/show/actualfanofsneakers/id/41141865

More Air Forces and SBs and... A Shoe That is Both? 05/05/2026

More Air Forces and SBs and... A Shoe That is Both? In this episode the latest pickups to discuss include the Songkran SBs, Heat Map AF1s and the AF1 x SB collab model. And then as always, some upcoming pairs! Thanks as always for listening AFS Squad! Shoutout to the Patrons: Kingsley G, Tristan S, Joshua N, John You can support this podcast, get your name listed above and get early access to episodes (paid tier) at: /episode/index/show/actualfanofsneakers/id/41031650

What Pants I Wear With Sneakers 2026 Edition 04/28/2026

What Pants I Wear With Sneakers 2026 Edition In this episode I address a question I haven't talked about in a while, but which I still get asked to this day, what pants I'm wearing with my kicks! Then of course, the upcoming pairs as usual! Thanks as always for listening AFS Squad! Shoutout to the Patrons: Kingsley G, Tristan S, Joshua N, John You can support this podcast, get your name listed above and get early access to episodes (paid tier) at: /episode/index/show/actualfanofsneakers/id/40934415

The AF1s and SB Dunks Keep Coming 04/21/2026

The AF1s and SB Dunks Keep Coming Can you guess what models I picked up recently? Learn the details here, and then we'll get into some upcoming pairs! Thanks as always for listening AFS Squad! Shoutout to the Patrons: Kingsley G, Tristan S, Joshua N, John You can support this podcast, get your name listed above and get early access to episodes (paid tier) at: /episode/index/show/actualfanofsneakers/id/40831400

Note SB Dunk Review 04/14/2026

Note SB Dunk Review I just have the one pickup this week so I will get into some details about the Nike SB Dunk Low x NOTE Manchester "Brew & Biscuits". And then get into some upcoming pairs as usual! Thanks as always for listening AFS Squad! Shoutout to the Patrons: Kingsley G, Tristan S, Joshua N, John You can support this podcast, get your name listed above and get early access to episodes (paid tier) at: /episode/index/show/actualfanofsneakers/id/40744020

Dunks and 180s for Easter 04/07/2026

Dunks and 180s for Easter In this episode I go over some pickups including my first official Nike Easter colorway (that I can think of). Then of course we get to some upcoming pairs! Thanks as always for listening AFS Squad! Shoutout to the Patrons: Kingsley G, Tristan S, Joshua N, John You can support this podcast, get your name listed above and get early access to episodes (paid tier) at: /episode/index/show/actualfanofsneakers/id/40666745

Satirical Sneaker Creators 03/31/2026

Satirical Sneaker Creators Another Twitter hot topic regarding when the subject of Brad Hall came up... You guys remember him? And of course reviews and previews of kicks! Thanks as always for listening AFS Squad! Shoutout to the Patrons: Kingsley G, Tristan S, Joshua N, John You can support this podcast, get your name listed above and get early access to episodes (paid tier) at: /episode/index/show/actualfanofsneakers/id/40591600

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