house of vans

Back at it again in the white Vans. The gang dives into the early history of Vans, focusing specifically on Vans' Co-Founder Paul Van Doren. Tracing the history of Vans all the way back to Keds and Randy's Shoes. Vans rose its rise to fame on four wheels alongside and a bunch of misfits known as the Z-Boys. It was a bumpy ride to the top, including bankruptcy, 2 acquisitions and a failed fling with breakdancing shoes... but Vans has solidified itself as one of the premier sneaker brands in the United States and world. 

Tee Time is also on Youtube! 

It’s a special episode of Snacky Tunes Live recorded at House of Vans Philadelphia. Joining us for a roundtable chat are local heroes Hop Along, Emily Kovach and Pete Angevine. Hop Along makes rock music, which includes the album, Bark Your Head Off, Dog. Emily’s the co-owner of and wine buyer for the popular bar and restaurant, The Lunar Inn, and Tinys Bottle Shop in Port Richmond. Pete’s the co-founder and CEO of Little Baby's Ice Cream, a small-batch, hand-made, ice cream and non-dairy frozen dessert company. We visit our archives from 2017, and make our way back to Brooklyn for an in-studio performance from punk rockers, Heaven’s Gate.

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