My First Kicks

This week we have the illustrious Josh Gondelman, he talks about his first kicks. He also talks about his transition to living in New York. Also the breakfast food situation at Desus & Mero. We also get into sneaker insurance and if Hass is sticking to his word. Also Josh talks about his love for all kicks! It is a fun episode so check it out and leave a review and hit that subscribe button! F...

This week we have the hilarious Chris Cheney back on the podcast. However this week we switch it up, Chris comes on to talk about the first shoe he design and released. We also talk about linkedin profiles and people hitting you up out of the blue. We also talk about working in streetwear and how Chris jumps into his creative process. It is a fun episode so check it out and leave a review and hit...

This week we have the talented Jacquis Neal jumping on the podcast. He talks about jumping into kicks and how sponsorship money graced started his dive into the deep end. He also talks about how Michael Jordan impacted his life growing up in Chicago. Also Hass doesn't join Ify on the interview portion of the pod but he's here on the intro and they both talk about their recent wins! Find Jacquis: A...

This week it's just us as we talk about the creation of this podcast, the addition of Ify and where we are now. We also tease future guest and talk about drops of the week we were looking forward to. This one is a deep dive as we don't do many solo episodes but we wanted to explore this, this week. Let us know your thoughts do you want more of these? Hit up the IG or Twitter and let us know! Tune-...

This week we welcome the generous Copastetik aka Cope to the podcast. We talk about his brand, we get a little in-depth about materials on kicks. We also talk about fathers or lack there of, and we get into how kicks impacted his life. Cope lets us know who got him on certain shoes and what it was like to grow up in Harlem. Tune-In and don't forget to leave a review with your first kicks & sub...

We're back! And this week we welcome the hilarious Jamel Johnson to the podcast. We talk about his new show Sneak This and how sneakers effected his life. We also touch on Ify's choice of sneaker last week while we were off check the video on our socials! Jamel also talks about crumbling soles on shoes and finding steal that make your day!  Tune-In and don't forget to leave a review with your...

This week, we welcome the great Eddie Francis to the podcast. We talk about what got him into kicks. Also being gifted kicks after doing a paid gig! Ify also shares a moment of vulnerability has he got GOT after shopping. Hass also poses a great question to Ify and we talk about some upcoming kicks.  Tune-In and don't forget to leave a review with your first kicks & subscribe! Follow Eddi...

This week, we welcome the talented Nothing Neue to the podcast to talk about music. Working retail and also collecting sneakers. We also talk about going to concerts, and Ify and Nothing Neue connect on how people deserved to get punched. Hass also tells about the time he got kicked in the face and Nothing Neue shares how he got into the budding producer scene in New York! Tune-In and don't forget...

This week, we welcome the hilarious Gastor Almonte to the podcast. Gastor speaks on kicks in his life, and their meanings to him. We also find out that Hass pitched this idea to Gastor and the events after. Also Ify and Gastor talk about LA tacos and how out of this world they are! Tune-In and don't forget to leave a review with your first kicks & subscribe! Follow Gastor: Socials: @GastorAlmo...

This week, we welcome back the hilarious Lawrence Deloach but with a twist. Instead of the normal question, Hass ask Lawrence about the pair that is getting away from Lawrence. He also shares stories of running into people wearing his most sought after pair. Hass and Ify also go over collectible figures and get lost in the world of Louis Vutton. Tune-In and don't forget to leave a review & sub...

This week, we welcome the super talented Cody Ziglar to the podcast. We talk about what its like to be in writers rooms, what sneaker he needed multiples of. How getting into some money created a problem. Also Hass' computer may have died, but it's okay because he got Off White 5's. Ify also talks about first getting into the game and making a mistake. Tune-In and don't forget to leave a review &a...

This week, we welcome the super talented Tristan Taylor to the podcast. Tristan speaks on how kicks are hard to get now, but we keep on trying. He talks about being gifted pairs and trying to be cool about it. He also talks about growing up in St. Louis and being part of the sneaker culture and opening up a store and continuing that culture. Tune-In and don't forget to leave a review & subscri...

This week, we welcome the hilarious The Real Shoe Monster to the podcast. We talk about why he is a shoe monster and how he gobbles kicks. All of us connect on our love to SBs and share sentiments on why they are so hard to cop. We also talk about the segment that made Hass laugh from an episode of This Monster Week in Sneakers. Also we talk about how he started being included in the Goody Two Sho...

This week, we welcome the dope Kaydeff to the podcast. We get into how he got into SBs. His YouTube channel and what he wants to do in the sneaker YouTube space. Hass shares a moment with Ify about getting a L recently and Ify and Kay talk really connect on a sho that may not be on everyone's radar.  Tune-In and don't forget to leave a review & subscribe! Follow Kaydeff: You can follow hi...

This week, we welcome the great Joey Golden to the podcast. We talk about how sneakers were introduced into his life. Standing on lines and how crazy they can get sometimes. We also talk about how his first rap show connected us together. Also Ify talks about someone getting real close to getting the hands. Tune-In and don't forget to leave a review & subscribe! Follow Joey: You can follow him...

This week, WE welcome the amazing Carlos Chandia of the Goody Two Shoes Show to the podcast. We talk about his first pair of kicks and his chance to get them again! We also talk about cosignment shops, dressing up for church. The sneaker scene in small markets and how to be a sneakerhead in them. I also welcome Ify Nwadiwe to the podcast as my co-host, if you are reading this but you'll hear it in...

This week, I welcome the multi-faceted Rich Tu to the podcast. He talks about working for Nike, and the interview process. He talked about growing up and getting into sneakers at a young age. We touch on his dive into NFTs and the types of art he does. We also speak about how the Asian community jumped into the sneaker culture. Tune-In and don't forget to leave a review & subscribe! Follow Ric...

This week, I welcome the extremely dope Lex One. We talk about growing up in Queens, NY. Being Polo head and doing whatever it took to get his Polo on. We also talk about how he became a platinum recording artist and how sneakers paid for his music career! Tune-In and don't forget to leave a review & subscribe! Follow Lex: Socials: @LexOneGTPS No Hype: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnmrdhE6...

This week, I welcome the super talented Anthony Quezada aka Saint Andonis Leon. We jump into talking about how Mute New York was created. Buying sneakers on the internet back in the early 00's, and how weird it is. We also touch on the art of story telling in clothing and in this podcast. Tune-In and don't forget to leave a review & subscribe! Follow Anthony: Socials: @saintandonisleon & @...

This week, I welcome the amazing Lois Sakany of the Snobette. We talk about old New York, and how sneakers effected her even as a kid. We also talk about Dave from Dave's Quality Meats and being able to interview him. The creation of The Snobette and how we get our news about urban streetwear. Tune-In and don't forget to leave a review & subscribe! Follow Lois: Socials: @LoisSakany The Snobett...

This week, I welcome the super talented Aaron Diaz to the podcast. We talk about how his love for sneakers grew from within his family. We also learn about how it was like growing up with previous guest Bryan Diaz as they are cousins. Also we talk about the Las Vegas sneaker scene and what it was like for him to be the king of the deals! Tune-In and don't forget to leave a review & subscribe!...

This week, I welcome the multi-faceted Chris Cheney to the podcast. We talk about growing up in Massachusetts working at Reebok. Trying to implement sneakers into everything at school and making it your job! Moving to New York and working in the streetwear industry. It's a great listen and if you enjoy Chris, Luke, and Lawrence please check out their podcast! Tune-In and don't forget to leave a re...

This week, I welcome the talented Alfred Banks. We speak on how kicks helped him during this tough time and his trials and tribulations while collecting. He always steers me away from hanging out on the strip in New Orleans lets see if it works. Tune-In and don't forget to leave a review & subscribe! Follow Alfred: Socials: @underdogcentral Website: www.underdogcentral.com Nice Kicks article o...

This week, I welcome the great Bryan Diaz to the podcast and we talk about what it was like moving from NYC to Vegas. We talk about what it meant to be fresh on the first day of school. We also connect on collecting SB's and he talks about what inspired him to create the Goody Two Shoe show! Tune-In and don't forget to leave a review & subscribe! Follow Bryan: Socials: @bbdxdiaz   &n...

This week, I welcome the funny Luke Trovese who is a comedian out of New York. We talk about what it was like growing up in New York and collecting SBs. Also how it was to be a pro skater, we also talk about my appearance on SupFM and overall hilarity ensue's. Tune-In and don't forget to leave a review & subscribe! Follow Luke: Socials: @Troveezus Check out SupFm: www.suppodcast.com   Fol...