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My First Kicks

Hass
Sneaker Culture
Nike
New York
New York City
Sneakers
Bronx
Nike SB
Streetwear
Skateboarding
Anwar Carrots
Basketball
K-Swiss
Keem Studios
Eastbay
Music
Old New York Sneaker Retail Culture
Air Jordan
Pittsburgh, United States
Seattle
Jamaica, Queens

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 Lute & Shame Gang, we talk about their journey with music. How kicks influenced them, how DC inspired Shame. Also how North Carolina inspired both of them. We also touch on Lute's history with kicks and skateboarding and BMXi... more

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This week I am joined by Paulina Lopez, we talk about how Experiential has started to take over when it comes to marketing. How she got into sneakers, growing up in Mexico City and New Mexico. Who inspires her to be so driven and continuing to suppor... more

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This week I am joined by Alfred Banks and Troy Watts, we talk about their new album Yestermonth. How sneakers played a huge roll in Troy's life, what it's been like being an internet sensation. Why he always says his wife is bad and how bad is she? A... more

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This week I am joined by Racks Hogan, we touch on his journey with kicks. His transition to becoming an all around creative. The moment he decided to bet on himself and how relationships change over time. What keeps him inspired to continue being a c... more

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Recent Guests

Racks Hogan
Renowned in streetwear and media; journalist/documentarian in the scene
Independent artist/creative
Episode: Pure Insanity with Racks Hogan
Set Free Richardson
Founder of Compound / Host of Compound Conversations
Compound Art and Sound Gallery / Compound
Episode: Becoming A Jedi with Set Free Richardson
Saucepan Dan
Designer and head of cut-and-sew production at Sneaker Politics; founder of Saucepan hats
Sneaker Politics; Saucepan
Episode: Moody Is Going To Be Mad At Us with Saucepan Dan
S Whit
DJ and content creator representing Jamaica, Queens; Apple Music contributor
Apple Music
Episode: Phat Farm had Superstars? with S WHIT
My Favorite Color
Rapper and multi-hyphenate entertainer known for humor and social commentary
Episode: Banned From Nickelodeon Studio's with My Favorite Color
Samia Grand-Pierre
Co-founder and editor of Snobette Media
Snobette Media
Episode: Navigating Sneakers and Media with Samia Grand-Pierre
Richard (Rick) Kline
Co-founder of Eastbay magazine/catalog
Eastbay
Episode: Jumping Higher with Art & Rick of Eastbay
Jae Tips
The Uptown Savior, founder of Savior Worldwide
Savior Worldwide
Episode: Becoming New York's Savior with Jae Tips
Guerrilla Nems
Rapper and entrepreneur; founder of FYL
FYL
Episode: We Really Be Outside with Nems

Host

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

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 63 ratings
  • rob haze

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

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    ubermedicated
    United States18 days 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
    đź’‹sgp
    United States7 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 States7 months ago
  • Real Convos

    Hass does an awesome job with his podcast having great convos with his diverse guests. Diving into the culture of sneakers and everybody’s different background and story of how they got to where they are. No clout chasing just real honest conversations.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    AdamNeust
    Canada9 months ago
  • Great podcasts and stories

    Big fan of the podcast, great conversations, great shoes

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Wild Lee JS
    United States2 years ago

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Long-form conversations with diverse guests feel authentic and culture-driven.
Hosts deliver honest conversations and strong guest selection.
Listeners appreciate stories around sneakers, music, and fashion without clout-chasing.

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Pure Insanity with Racks Hogan
Q: What's your first kicks with that first pair of sneakers you absolutely needed to have?
He recalls the excitement and drive around the 2K4 and early Jordan retros, detailing the excitement, the competition to get them, the personal stakes of getting them before others, and the lessons learned from the hype and the hustle around sneaker drops, including how the experience shaped his approach to collecting and opportunities.
No More Mannequin Fits with Mugzy McFly
Q: What was the impact of BFF and CultureCon on your thinking about community and media?
He reflects on how those events reinforced the importance of media, community, and local roots, and how they shaped his belief that culture can be fostered through grounded, local initiatives rather than relying solely on large institutions.
No More Mannequin Fits with Mugzy McFly
Q: How did you get into designing and clothing, and what sparked McFly Fest?
Mugzy explains a long arc from party promotion to fashion design, with McFly Fest emerging as a way to reclaim New York culture and create inclusive, two-day community events that feature vendors, music, and fashion shows.
No More Mannequin Fits with Mugzy McFly
Q: What's your first kick, that first pair you absolutely needed to have?
Mugzy recalls the Orange TNs (Air Max TNs) from third grade and a later obsession with the Randy Moss Super Freaks, highlighting how early color and style choices formed his identity and love for sneakers.
BBC Ice Cream and Concussions with Key Nyata
Q: Were you still copping kicks while moving around and dealing with all the life changes?
Yes, I kept buying and copping when I could, especially later when I had more access and resources, including standout moments with SB Forces and Playoff 13s.

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Frequently Asked Questions About My First Kicks

What is My First Kicks about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show centers sneakers as a doorway to broader culture, inviting creators, designers, musicians, editors, and brand founders to share personal memories of their first kicks and how those stories shaped their work. Episodes blend nostalgic anecdotes with insights on design, fashion, media, and community-building, highlighting collaborations, entrepreneurship, and the evolving sneaker landscape. Listeners get long-form conversations that feel authentic, with a focus on storytelling, culture, and the human side of footwear brands and moments that defined a generation. A notable through-line is how first kicks connect to identity, craft, and community, making it appealing to anyone who cares about sneakers, culture, and the people shaping th... more

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Recent guests on My First Kicks include:

1. Racks Hogan
2. Set Free Richardson
3. Saucepan Dan
4. S Whit
5. My Favorite Color
6. Samia Grand-Pierre
7. Richard (Rick) Kline
8. Jae Tips

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