My First Kicks

Hass
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My First Kicks is a podcast with the goal of bringing storytelling back to the sneaker community. Each week your host Hass brings on a guest and ask them. What’s your first kicks? Using this question as a through-line to start a conversation that begins with kicks and goes anywhere possible.

  1. Setting Kicks on Fire with Jazerai Allen-Lord

    1D AGO

    Setting Kicks on Fire with Jazerai Allen-Lord

    This week I am joined by the legendary Jazerai Allen-Lord, we talk about her journey into the sneaker industry. From becoming a writer at the age of 8 to helping Kicks on Fire become a profiting business. Jaz takes us down her career as well as touches on being a Mom. Mentoring people that she finds that have amazing talent. Creating True to Size and how she is working to help women in sneakers. We also touch on sneakers she was able to create and much much more!   Follow Jaz:  IG: https://www.instagram.com/nerdlikejazzy/  Twitter: https://x.com/jazzyrae  True to Size: https://www.truetosize.com/   Podcast Linktree: https://linktr.ee/myfirstkicks  Sign up for the Patreon: https://patreon.com/MyFirstKicks   Music by The DoppleGangaz: https://thedoppelgangaz.bandcamp.com/

    1h 25m
  2. Nothing's Misplaced with John Geiger

    OCT 31

    Nothing's Misplaced with John Geiger

    This week I am joined by John Geiger, and we talk about his journey to where he is now. We speak on his early days playing ball and causing a brawl. Putting his city and his back and what it meant to him. We get a guest appearance by Iman Shumpert and he sets the record straight. Sean Davis jumps in to talk about the business side and how big John's presence is. This was recorded in Vegas before ComplexCon, plus we go more!   Filmed and Edited by  @frontpageaaron     Follow John:  IG: https://www.instagram.com/johngeiger_/  Twitter: https://x.com/JohnGeiger_  Shop John Geiger: https://johngeigerco.com/   Follow Sean: IG: https://www.instagram.com/seanmdavis   Follow Aaron: IG: https://www.instagram.com/frontpageaaron   Podcast Linktree: https://linktr.ee/myfirstkicks  Sign up for the Patreon: https://patreon.com/MyFirstKicks   Music by The DoppleGangaz: https://thedoppelgangaz.bandcamp.com/

    1h 10m
  3. Ya'll Wasn't Outside! with The Cool Kids

    OCT 24

    Ya'll Wasn't Outside! with The Cool Kids

    This week I am joined by Chuck Inglish & Michael Rocks, as we talk about their impact in the game. Copping kicks in Detroit and Chicago, how sneakers changed over time. Why they should be called Mike's and not Jordans. How their style has evolved and what being outside really means now. Plus a ton more!   Follow The Cool Kids:  IG: https://www.instagram.com/thecoolxkids/  Chuck's IG: https://www.instagram.com/oldinglish/  Mike's IG: https://www.instagram.com/sirmike/  Website: https://coolxkids.com/   Podcast Linktree: https://linktr.ee/myfirstkicks  Sign up for the Patreon: https://patreon.com/MyFirstKicks   Music by The DoppleGangaz: https://thedoppelgangaz.bandcamp.com/

    1h 6m
  4. Shutting Down Sweet Chick with Akeem Dewan

    OCT 17

    Shutting Down Sweet Chick with Akeem Dewan

    This week I am joined by Akeem Dewan, he is the creator of Keem Studio's. We talk about how he was able to work with SZA, how he got his start in creating clothes. Who keeps him motivated and to keep going, how he grew up in NYC. Finding his lane with fashion and turning his passion into more than just a hobby. Holding a NYFW show that shut down Sweet Chick and much more!   Follow Keem: IG: https://www.instagram.com/akeemdewan/ KeemStudios  IG: https://www.instagram.com/keemstudios/  Shop KeemStudios: https://keemstudios.com/   Podcast Linktree: https://linktr.ee/myfirstkicks  Sign up for the Patreon: https://patreon.com/MyFirstKicks   Music by The DoppleGangaz: https://thedoppelgangaz.bandcamp.com/

    57 min
  5. Your Stories Matter! with Tom of InStyleShoes

    OCT 10

    Your Stories Matter! with Tom of InStyleShoes

    This week I am joined by Tom aka InStyleShoes1999, we share stories about how sneakers created amazing friendships. How he found a way to get his foot in the door at a foot store. His time on NikeTalk and why it connected with him. How The Gathering came to be and what Aaron AC Cooper has shared with him. Meeting Tinker Hatfield and what it is like when he enters the room. Plus a bunch more!   Follow Tom: IG: https://www.instagram.com/instyleshoes1999  FB: https://www.facebook.com/Instyleshoes/    Podcast Linktree: https://linktr.ee/myfirstkicks  Sign up for the Patreon: https://patreon.com/MyFirstKicks   Music by The DoppleGangaz: https://thedoppelgangaz.bandcamp.com/

    1h 7m
  6. No More Mannequin Fits with Mugzy McFly

    OCT 3

    No More Mannequin Fits with Mugzy McFly

    This week I am joined by Mugzy McFly, we talk about why he created McFly studio's. Growing up in the Bronx, how the color orange chose him! Working with Jae Tips and that first time we met each other. How he is inspired to solve the New York Problem. Getting to travel the world with his best friends and how he's always working. How this year's McFly fest changed the game and much much more!   Follow Mugzy: IG: https://www.instagram.com/mugzymcfly  Store IG: https://www.instagram.com/signedbymcfly/  Store: https://signedbymcfly.com/   Podcast Linktree: https://linktr.ee/myfirstkicks  Sign up for the Patreon: https://patreon.com/MyFirstKicks   Music by The DoppleGangaz: https://thedoppelgangaz.bandcamp.com/

    1h 10m
  7. BBC Ice Cream and Concussions with Key Nyata

    SEP 26

    BBC Ice Cream and Concussions with Key Nyata

    This week I am joined by Key Nyata, we talk about growing up in Seattle. Becoming a local celebrity at 16, what made him switch to rapping. Being a two sport athlete and how skate culture influenced him. The wild things he has done in his life. The differences in culture from the West Coast and East Coast. Plus much much more! Follow Key: IG: https://www.instagram.com/keynyata YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/@KeyNyata Ultraground: https://ultraground.shop/ Podcast Linktree: https://linktr.ee/myfirstkicks Sign up for the Patreon: https://patreon.com/MyFirstKicks Music by The DoppleGangaz: https://thedoppelgangaz.bandcamp.com/

    1h 17m
  8. Quitting to Sell Ugly Shoes with Adir Landes

    SEP 19

    Quitting to Sell Ugly Shoes with Adir Landes

    This week I am joined by Adir Landes, who is behind West NYC's social presense. We talk about his time growing up on the Upper West Side, how he help his mom understand sneaker trends. What it was like waiting for the Packer x Iman Shumpert drop. Working at B&H and how he ended up at Tip Top Shoes. What keeps him curious and what drives him plus so much more.   Follow Adir: IG: https://www.instagram.com/durrlanders/  Tip Top Shoes: https://tiptopshoes.com/  IG: https://www.instagram.com/tiptopshoesnyc  West NYC: https://www.westnyc.com/  IG: https://www.instagram.com/westnyc/   Podcast Linktree: https://linktr.ee/myfirstkicks  Sign up for the Patreon: https://patreon.com/MyFirstKicks   Music by The DoppleGangaz: https://thedoppelgangaz.bandcamp.com/   -----------  Chapters:  00:00 $6M B&H Customer  03:29 Mount Sinai Hospital  07:37 Fila Designer ️  11:09 NYU & COVID Impact  14:55 B&H: Tourist Spot   18:25 Shoes & Tiptop/West  22:31 Shooting Videos  26:12 Selling Ugly Shoes  29:41 Orthodox Jewish ️  33:35 Jumpman Denouncing ️  37:57 Sold Out Size  41:31 Drawing Shoes  45:51 City Bike Boys  49:41 Versatility as Store  56:02 Five Shoe Types  01:00:35 Tiptop & West NYC  01:04:47 Patreon Shoutouts

    1h 8m
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My First Kicks is a podcast with the goal of bringing storytelling back to the sneaker community. Each week your host Hass brings on a guest and ask them. What’s your first kicks? Using this question as a through-line to start a conversation that begins with kicks and goes anywhere possible.

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  • Creator
    Hass
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2025
  • Episodes
    235
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © My First Kicks
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