My First Kicks

This week we welcome Jackie to the podcast, we talk about her time playing D1 basketball. How her teammates got her into collecting sneakers. How her family connected her to kicks. Also we jump into what made her shift into content creating. We talk about her love of kicks and what her priorities were growing up. Plus we talk about growing up in New Jersey! Great episode this week! Got a my first...

This week we welcome Twogees to the podcast to talk kicks, we talk growing up in California. DJing in college for the college radio. Working for the WNBA, creating content and what got him started. The background workings of what goes on to create a sneaker night. Mental health and what he does to keep motivated! Another great episode this week! Got a my first kicks story? email us at myfirstkicks...

This week we welcome Sean Collard to the podcast to talk kicks. We learned about how basketball was and is a huge part of his life. How he became to have an affinity to the Jordan 2's. How he influenced me and others to give the Jordan 2's a chance. Collecting sneakers in Canada, and what its like to buy sneakers now. Early days of sneaker Instagram and how he started out! Got a my first kicks sto...

This week we welcome Lawrence Killebrew on the pod to talk kicks! We talk about the term sneakerhead and where it comes into play nowadays. We also talk about growing up in Philadelphia and what controlled the scene back in the day. How his love for Air Maxes grew over the years and where his collection is now. His favorite pair to wear on stage and what other comedians are big sneakerheads. It's...

This week we welcome Frank aka Phrossen to the podcast, if you've been on TikTok you've seen his SB collection. He's been collecting for a long time and we connect on being New York SB heads. We also talk about wearing kicks into the office. How the forums shaped our sneaker collections and what made him want to jump on TikTok. We also talk about his move to the city and growing up in Staten Islan...

This week we are doing another Kick Talk, Andy returns to talk about his All Star weekend experiences. Being invited to Sneaker Expo and we also talk about his uptick in work he's been putting out. He also schools me on CapSole, which I was very curious about. We also bring 3 pairs of kicks, and talk about why you should check them out. Fun episode all around be sure to rate and review the podcast...

This week we welcome Sualin to the podcast to talk kicks! We learn about the first pair that got her into kicks, motherhood. Growing up in New York and the way Queens was back in the 2000s. High School trends and Hip Hop and its impact on both of us. Picking up skating at a later age and getting into Nike SB's. Also wearing fire kicks to teach and passing on the love to her kids. Great episode thi...

This week we welcome Unc to the pod to talk kicks, we learn about Chicago sneakers from Dre's point of view. We talk about why he is the shoe god. His love for fusions and why they forever will have a home in his heart. We also talk about how he made his name in the sneaker game. How Jeff Staples found him and blessed him with a pair of Panda Pigeons. There is so much more on this weeks episode! G...

This week we welcome Mawdoods to the podcast, who is an extremely talented artist out of Wisconsin. We talk about getting into kicks, his first pair that hooked him. How'd he start creating his art and putting it on Instagram. Where his art has taken him, and the way its perceived at sneaker con's. Its a fun episode this week, be sure to rate and review the podcast! Got a my kicks story? email us...

This week we welcome Phill Terrill from SoleSafeCo, we talk about how he got into kicks. Growing up in Minnesota and Hass confusing it with Wisconsin. How he collected sneakers in college. How he moved those shoes per semester! Also we talk about going to a Historically Black College and the sneaker scene there. How he came up with SoleSafe and how long it took to start it up! It is a great chat a...

This week we welcome Janyne to the podcast to talk kicks! We talk about the journey's she has been on. Her mother helping her get pairs, the lines she has been on. Growing up in LA and her work in mental health and the effect of sneakers on our mental health. Great episode this week so be sure to share it with everyone you know! Got a my kicks story? email us at myfirstkickspod@gmail.com our IG is...

This week we are back with another Kick Talk this time with returning guest Rob Haze. He shows off 3 pairs and I talk about 3 pairs you all should check out. We also talk about reps, D'Angelo and Genuine How to pronounce A Ma Maniere, and what the A on the shoes mean. We touch on the Big Red Boots and Don C might be in crisis after listening to this episode!  Got a my kicks story? email us at...

This week we welcome Moondust of Moondust Studio to the podcast! We learn about the first shoe he absolutely wanted. How he got into collecting sneakers. His thoughts on skating SB's and his work in skate culture. We learn about the moment he decided to bet on himself. His outlook on life and creating goals, and hear some great stories on this weeks episode! Got a my kicks story? email us at myfir...

This week we welcome Ben from Wrist Check Podcast to this podcast! Where we talk kicks and his love for kicks! We also get to learn about where his love for watches come from. We get inside knowledge on the Tiffany Air Force 1's, we also get talk about fake G Shock's! I get told the entire Tom Sach's Mars Yard story, and much much more on this weeks episode! Got a my kicks story? email us at myfir...

This week we welcome ValleyBoyKickz to the podcast, we talk creating content. Growing up in Arizona, his family and his past. Also we touch on creating community, how to move as an OG in the game. His love for Jordans and Nike's, how he got into customizing kicks. Also his move to Las Vegas and how he is moving forward now! Got a my kicks story? email us at myfirstkickspod@gmail.com our IG is @myf...

This week we welcome Mr Miller to the podcast, we talk messaging in sneakers. We also about his work at several foot stores. Growing up in an army base and the 3 states he frequently visited. The sneaker scene in Texas and it's impact on him, we also touch on launching his Instagram show If The Shoe Fits. Great episode this week you are in store for a good one! Got a my kicks story? email us at my...

This week we welcome Nick Wilson to the podcast. We talk about his photography, his foray into sneakers. Who got him into sneakers, skate culture. How positivity helped propel us forward, and our thought process. His work with reshoevn8r and the how he wants to help everyone! Got a my kicks story? email us at myfirstkickspod@gmail.com our IG is @myfirstkickspod Where to find Nick: All socials are...

This week we welcome Key Lee to the podcast, as we talk kicks and growing up in Far Rock! Key Lee touches on mental health, her love for Michael Jackson. We also touch on what got her in to kicks. How her family was a pivotal part of her growing love of kicks. What inspired her to collect sneakers and continue on! Got a my kicks story? email us at myfirstkickspod@gmail.com our IG is @myfirstkicksp...

This week we do it differently, we talk about the upcoming year with J5. Justin's back and tackle our mindsets going into 2023. We also talk about Tyshawn being skater of the year of 2022. We also talk about donating sneakers and what we do with our beaters/ pairs we don't wear. We touch on the Ain't shit funny list of 2022 and we give each other podcast goals to reach this year. Fun ep to start t...

This week we are ending the year with a Kick Talk, I asked Flexx and Morgan to jump on to talk their top 3 cops of the year. We talk about the years we have had and what each of our avenue's have brought! We talk more about the communities we are building and where we see them growing. We also challenge each other to cop new kicks next year!   Also Flexx has an award show TONIGHT 12/30 please...

This week we welcome the great Rob aka uglynewyork to the podcast. We talk kicks and how he is able to get them, his time at Stadium Goods. We talk about the shoe that got him into the culture, also how he able to cop everything. We touch on his podcast and what propelled him into doing it. We compare music taste, and do some year end list as well. Great episode! Got a my kicks story? email us at...

This week we welcome the talented Bryan Mederos to the podcast. We talk music and kicks and how he got into sneakers. We learn about how Nacho and Bryan grew up. We also talk about what sneaker content creators we enjoy. How to get more exposure in this content heavy world. We also talk about the idea of having your own shoe.  Got a my kicks story? email us at myfirstkickspod@gmail.com our IG...

This week we welcome the amazing Dave Ortiz to the podcast. We learn about the creation of DQM, the creation of the Air Max 90 Bacon. Dave's clubbing days and how he and a bunch of kids ran a club. We also talk about Harold Hunter and Dave share's some stories. Also we touch on how much of an inspiration he was to Hass personally. It's EPISODE 100, so you know we had to go big! Got a my kicks stor...

This week we welcome the great JD to the podcast as we talk kicks! He talks about growing up in Brooklyn, visiting the jewelry stores on Fulton Street. The debacle of the lost and found release, we also talk about sneaker content. Hass announces the guest for episode 100! Also he talks about his time at Complex-Con. Got a my kicks story? email us at myfirstkickspod@gmail.com our IG is @myfirstkick...

This week we welcome the talented Adam Butler to the podcast this week to talk kicks. We talk about the lost and found Jordan 1, what kicks mean to him. We also talk about growing up in the D.C area, and New Balances and their impact on the community. Adam also touches on his film and his podcast as well! Great episode this week as we countdown to episode 100. Got a my kicks story? email us at myf...