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My First Kicks

Hass
Sneaker Culture
Nike
New York City
New York
Bronx
Sneakers
New York City, United States
Hip Hop
Jordan Brand
Nike SB
Content Creation
Brooklyn
Streetwear
North Carolina
Experiential Marketing
Skateboarding
Basketball
Keem Studios
Anwar Carrots
K-Swiss

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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This week I am joined by my friend Sango, as we catch up talking about his newest album Rhythm & Melody. He shares what lead him to wanting to put out the album. I also share with him how it looks through my eyes seeing him perform. We also break dow... more

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This week I am joined by VP of Jordan Visioneering & LA28 at Jordan Brand, Jason Mayden. We touch on his journey, growing up in the south side of Chicago. How he didn't let not being able to get things stop him from creating them. Becoming the first ... more

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This week I am joined by Really Jaewon, we talk about growing up and his history with kicks. Some of his most recent cops and why he wants the Steven Victor's. His love for forces and growing up around sneaker legends. Pursuing a psychology degree an... more

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This week I am joined by Angelo Baque, we talk about his journey growing up in New York. What it was like being inspired by the culture he experienced every day. Finding his way to SOHO and what lead to his creativity. How graffiti became a part of h... more

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Episode: Ya'll Didn't Have Kanye with Izzy Izzo
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Mel Ramirez
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Sim From The Hill
Creator known for motivational videos and sneaker content
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Episode: It's All About Perspective's with Sim From The Hill
Andy Sneaks
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Shame Gang
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Liam Nissan
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Episode: Cutting School on The Ferry with Liam Nissan & Alfred Banks

Host

Hass
Host of the show, guides the conversation, introduces guests and steers storytelling

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 65 ratings
  • Keep doing what your doing

    Amazing podcast. I’ve been rocking with My First Kicks since day one, and it never gets old. The nostalgia of hearing how everyone got their first pair of kicks is something every sneakerhead can appreciate. Hass keeps every episode feeling like you’re just chopping it up with friends while still bringing out great stories from every guest. Definitely one of the podcasts I look forward to every week. Keep doing what you’re doing!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    The Crak Effect
    United States2 months ago
  • 🎙️ stays on 🔥

    My First Kicks is so much more than a sneaker podcast 👟 I love how every episode gives people the space to share their story and the moments that shaped them through sneakers, music, fashion, and life 🙏🏽 The conversations always feel genuine and I find myself learning something new every time I listen 🎧 Thank you for creating a platform that celebrates the people behind the pairs bro 🫡 Keep doing what y’all do 👟🎙️stays on 🔥 🙌🏽

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jayguidos
    United States3 months ago
  • rob haze

    dissin mids is hilarious. just say yall dont know about / never collected dmp packs.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    ubermedicated
    United States3 months ago
  • 👏👏👏

    Love the choice of guests, the long-form convos of a culture that can easily be consumed in clips and tidbits.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    💋sgp
    United States9 months ago
  • It’s the stories that matter

    Watching the work you’ve put in to make space for people to share their stories—whether it’s sneakers, music, or fashion, has been dope to see. Everyone comes in with a unique journey and there’s something here for all of us. Appreciate a platform that reminds us why our first kicks matter

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jayguidos
    United States10 months ago

Listeners Say

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Quality conversations with thoughtful questions that stay away from clout chasing.
The format often feels like a friendly chat among peers rather than a scripted interview.
Praise for deep dives into regional sneaker histories and creator economies.
Guests bring diverse perspectives on culture, music, and fashion.
The show emphasizes mentorship, community impact, and authentic storytelling.
Listeners appreciate nostalgia paired with practical insights for creators and brands.
The host delivers genuine long-form conversations that celebrate people behind the kicks.

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Scuffing Basketball Courts in Air Raids with Intuition
Q: What's your first kick?
Intuition explains that his first kicks weren't glamorous but memorable moments from childhood—his earliest desire to snag Nike Hirachi sneakers, and later, his appreciation for sneaker culture evolving with time. He ties this to his broader journey through music, photography, and podcasting, showing how early interests can seed long-term passions.
The Stolen Snow Beach Pullover with Rob Markman
Q: What was your first sneakers moment and how did it shape your view of collecting?
The guest describes early experiences in Brooklyn and Queens, buying Jordans and getting hooked by the thrill of the hunt, which seeded a lifelong collector mindset and the idea that sneakers are a gateway to storytelling and cultural moments.
It's All About Perspective's with Sim From The Hill
Q: What's your first kiss? What's that first pair of sneakers you absolutely need to have?
The guest describes a Harlem-based pair, mentioning the ACG boot as a must-have, with childhood memories attached and broader themes of individuality and cultural identity shaping sneaker choices.
Bengali Boys Unite! with Anik Kahn
Q: What's your first kicks, the pair you absolutely needed to have?
Anik describes Air Max 97s as his first must-have kicks in Queens, tying the moment to cultural belonging and the desire to fit in with peers, which later evolved into a lifelong love of sneakers and fashion.
Shopping at Payless with Lute & Shame Gang
Q: What's your first kicks with that first pair of sneakers you absolutely needed to have?
Shame Gang recalls Payless and Pro Wings in North Carolina due to financial constraints, while both guests later describe how they transitioned to more aspirational sneakers and the music career that followed.

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A culture-forward show centered on sneaker storytelling, featuring long-form conversations with guests who live at the intersection of sneakers, music, fashion, design, and entrepreneurship. Episodes typically trace personal origin stories around first kicks, weave in history and community dynamics, and explore how culture, collaboration, and branding shape individual journeys. Noteworthy are guests who bridge media, design, and streetwear to spotlight authenticity, mentorship, and the creator economy, making it a rich listening option for those curious about how sneakers intersect with broader culture and career-building.

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Recent guests on My First Kicks include:

1. Rob Markman
2. Izzy Izzo
3. Kava Garcia Vasquez
4. Mel Ramirez
5. Sim From The Hill
6. Andy Sneaks
7. Shame Gang
8. Paulina Lopez

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