My First Kicks

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...

This week we are back with another Kick Talk and we welcome back Chris Cheney to the pod to talk about 3 pairs of kicks you should be up on. We also talk about his Pokemon project that he released. We talk about a pair of kicks he released with Alife and he tries to convince to get my own shoes made. Fun episode this week, as we are around the corner to episode 100! Small hint as to who it may be...

This week we welcome the journey man Marco Henry Negrete to the podcast. We talk about the release of the Sole Savy shoe, his hustle and what motivates him to keep going. His love for kicks and when it all started, also how he started in the sneaker business. Trusting himself to make it after college, and finding out how to do what you love as a job. Great episode this week! Got a my kicks story?...

This week we welcome the multi-faceted Ryan Sullivan to the podcast. We talk growing up in Canada, the Hart Family. Getting into kicks and pursuing a lane in the sneaker industry. Skate culture and it's effect on Ryan. Also what inspires him to create the content he creates everyday. We share stories and talk about mental health, its a great episode this week! Got a my kicks story? email us at myf...

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...