My First Kicks

This week we welcome the amazing Bernie Gross to the podcast to talk about his first kicks. We learn about early day graffiti and designers. We get into the art of storytelling and how Bernie adapts that in his creative works. We also talk about grails and the meaning of grails. It is a great episode so give it a listen and let everyone know about it! Got a my kicks story? email us at myfirstkicks...

This week we welcome the extremely talented Dante Ross to the podcast. We talk about the shoe that started it all, the spots he used to hit to be ahead of the game. His influence in the culture and around New York. The way brands have blessed him along his journey. Also his love for the Air Force 1 and how he remembers 21 Mercer. Got a my kicks story? email us at myfirstkickspod@gmail.com our IG i...

This week we are back with Kick Talk and not with just 1 guest, this time with 2 guest. Flex and Morgan join Hass to talk about 3 pairs they they ya'll should be up on. We also talk a lot about what Kamikaze's Flex has, we talk about Morgan's love for Ronnie Feig some more. We also jump into the New Balance conversation, a lot of us get put on kicks each other are into. It's great conversation and...

This week we welcome the great DijahSB to the podcast! We learned why they chose to put SB in their name. We talk about growing up in Toronto, the current state of fashion. The start of their collection and we speak about grails. The reason they started making music and we talk a little about mental health. Got a my kicks story? email us at myfirstkickspod@gmail.com our IG is @myfirstkickspod &nbs...

This week we welcome the great mightbeluke to the podcast. We talk about his work in the sneaker retail space. We share stories about working retail and he talks about his early collecting ways. We talk about the shoe that started all, how the Orlando sneaker scene has evolved. He also talks about how he go to where he is currently working, and what he truly thinks about sneaker list. Got a my kic...

This week we welcome the funny, SeattleSneakerGuy to the podcast. We talk about the Seattle sneaker scene, how it all started. The amazing style he had growing up in Fresno. Hass talks about meeting Latrell Spreewell, how music influences the way we dress. Creating content and why he started and what he hopes to achieve. We share stories and have a great laugh, its a great episode this week! Got a...

This week we welcome the legendary Blockhead to the podcast to talk kicks. We talk about his early sneaker inspirations. How his style evolved over the time, rappers he has worked with. Aesop Rock getting a signature shoe, and if he had a pair on ice for me. How he currently buys sneakers and his methods. Also what type of sneakers he likes to play basketball in! Fun episode this week! Got a my ki...

We are back with another Kick Talk, Hass brings 3 pairs and Morgan brings 3 pairs. We talk about the color MAIZE, we also talk about him being in a zoom call with Ronnie Feig. Expand a little bit more on TikTok sneaker creators. How one is banned from being on this podcast. Morgan also just proves his Aime Leon Dore knowledge and his love for Teddy Santis.  Got a my kicks story? email us at m...

This week we welcome the amazing Demi Lawrence to the podcast. We learn her love for a specific shoe. How she got into sneaker journalism, the campuses she's visited in Portland. How she views the sneaker world, the music world, and what she looks for in buying sneakers. We talk about excess and collecting sneakers. We also learn if she wasn't reporting on kicks what she would be doing. Fun episod...

This week we welcome Flexx Luthor to the podcast to talk kicks. We learn all about what sneakers mean to him. How he started created content, the goal behind his TikTok account. How his collecting started, the shoe that started it all. The method he uses to collect sneakers, and about the sneaker scene in his hometown! Great episode, and a great listen! Got a my kicks story? email us at myfirstkic...

This week we welcome the multi-talented Brainorchestra to the podcast. We talk about growing up in New Jersey, getting into music. Traveling the world, the skate culture he entrenched himself in. How he got his sneakers, what he'd do to keep them alive. We also talk about his last trip across sea's. Also what motivates him to make the music he makes. Got a my kicks story? email us at myfirstkicksp...

This week we switch it up, once a month I will be talking kicks with a previous guest of the pod. This week Vince Averill is back and he brings 3 pairs you should be checking out. Hass also brings 3 pairs and we talk about why we want them. Its a new version of the pod so let us know what you are looking to cop in the coming months. Got a my kicks story? email us at myfirstkickspod@gmail.com our I...

This week we speak with the amazing Sockjig about his first kicks. We start off by talking about his content. Growing up in Canada, how sneakers came into his life. We also touch on his priorities, the excuses sneakerheads make. What it was like to smuggle sneakers across the boarder. We talk about the content creator space in the sneaker world as well. Great great episode this week! Got a my kick...

This week we speak with the amazing Homeboy Sandman. We talk about sustainable sneakers. Homeboy tells a great story about growing up and wanting a pair of kicks. We get real regional and talk about Elmhurst. Homeboy also talks about what it was like to be the unique one in hip hop. Also Hass shares a story about Aesop Rock to Homeboy. Very insightful episode this week! Got a my kicks story? email...

This week we speak with the great Jonathan Dalynn on the podcast. We talk about how he help create the sneaker scene in Virginia. Also how he got into kicks, his first job. We also talk about his time in the armed forces. How his time in the armed forces lead to him designing clothing. Great great episode this week! Got a my kicks story? email us at myfirstkickspod@gmail.com our IG is @myfirstkick...

This week we speak with the extremely talented Steve Thomson aka Happylifewood to the podcast. We talk about his first kicks, basketball working in marketing. I made parallels to my career with his and I might have to start woodworking. He also talking about how his work has connected himself closer to his son. How woodworking brought such amazing opportunities for himself. We also talk about the...

This week Andy Dutton, jumps on the podcast to talk kicks. He talks about getting into photography. The invention of his basement/ photography room. We talk about the Utah sneaker scene, how Sole Savy has expanded his sneaker community. His favorite Jordan's and we get a little visitor mid episode. Dive on in the episode is fine! Got a my kicks story? email us at myfirstkickspod@gmail.com our IG i...

This week we speak with the amazing 23Penny, to the podcast. We talk about the early days of Nike Talk. How he got started and his mentality behind getting kicks. Opening stores in Atlanta and the current state of sneaker culture there. How to educate the newer collectors into collecting. The idea behind reselling, and how it was used back on the forums. Great listen this week! Got a my kicks stor...

This week we speak with the illustrious Morgan Jones on the podcast. He speaks about growing up in Indiana, joining the armed forces. What lead him to creating TikToks about sneakers. We also talk about his work as a Tennis coach. His thought process when collecting, we also learn about how big of a G-Unit fan he is. Great listen this week! Got a my kicks story? email us at myfirstkickspod@gmail.c...

This week we speak with the amazing Jarvis Moore, to talk all things kicks. From growing up in a small town in Oklahoma. How he was able to obtain kicks, how his current job is fueling the collection. The connection between his work and what he views in sneakers. Great listen this week! Got a my kicks story? email us at myfirstkickspod@gmail.com our IG is @myfirstkickspod   Where to find Jarv...

This week we speak with the great Dejan "DP" Pralica, he is the CEO of Sole Savy. We talk about his first kicks and the hunt to track them down. We also talk about his journey, the creation of KicksDeals. How much money he save Hass in the day, also we talk about Sole Savy. Creating a community around sneakers and growing up in Canada. Great listen this week! Got a my kicks story? email us at myfi...

This week we speak with the illustrious Gemo Wong, we talk about growing up in a small town in Illinois. Getting into kicks at a young age, moving to the big city and going to college. Collecting kicks and creating kicks, we also talk about what pushed him to get into design. We speak about some of the shoes he's help design. Great and insightful listen! Got a my kicks story? email us at myfirstki...

This week we speak with the great Robbie Falchi to the podcast this week. We talk about his first kicks, growing up in Nevada. Being great okay at sports in high school and what got him into writing. The current state of sneaker journalism and also how is was when he started writing about kicks. We also touch on what Jordan's mean to him and how they are still in his life now. Got a my kicks story...

This week we speak with the bro Bryan Valdivia pulls up to the podcast to talk sneakers. Working in the sneaker retail space, we also talk about music. How important it is to support people that are around you. The effects of when people show up for you and your ideas, how this evolves relationships. We also talk the craziness around hyped releases, and what Bryan has been up to and the significan...

This week we speak with the homie Jay Quarantino, we learn about his first kicks and what kicks meant to him. He also talks about working at All The Right and creating hats. We also talk about the purpose being inspiration and ownership on things you create. We learn a lot about the current state of hat culture, and how he got his start in the fitted world. We bring Ify up to speed on New York typ...