Podcast
My First Kicks
Hosted by Hass · EN
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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Episodes
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Andy's Big Apple Trip with AD Sneaks
1w ago01:09:02Tap to summarizeThis week Andy's back on the podcast, we talk about bringing his son to New York. What it has been like to witness the big apple as a tourist and not through sneaker stuff. Landing and heading straight to the Nike Toma event. We also talk about experiencing imposter syndrome working through down moments. How 3D printed sneakers just aren't my cup of tea and much more! Follow AD: IG: https://www.instagram.com/ad__sneaks/ Twitter: https://x.com/ad__sneaks Buy his book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FLTP9QNP/ref=cm_sw_r_as_gl_api_gl_i_F8KW0780GSFKYC8GMDVD?linkCode=ml1&tag=andydutton-20&linkId=10e30b041d4d3b1a39b44f5fe693f430 Follow The Pod: Podcast Linktree: https://linktr.ee/myfirstkicks Sign up for the Patreon: https://patreon.com/MyFirstKicks Intro & Outro by Sango: https://www.instagram.com/sango_/
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Not Wearing Your Kicks with Wayno
2w ago01:10:22Tap to summarizeThis week I am joined by Wayno, we touch on his early love for kicks. How he was able overcome his hardships and look fresh. Why he has always decided to do it himself. We also touch on his love for retro's, whats exciting about sneakers. How we use sneakers to connect to others We also touch on his journey through music and why he always been about sharing his point of view. Follow Wayno: IG: https://www.instagram.com/wayno119/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/outtheboxwithwayno/ YouTube: @Wayno119 Out The Box: @Outtheboxwithwayno All Links: https://hoo.be/wayno119 Follow The Pod: Podcast Linktree: https://linktr.ee/myfirstkicks Sign up for the Patreon: https://patreon.com/MyFirstKicks Intro & Outro by Sango: https://www.instagram.com/sango_/
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Shopping at Payless with Lute & Shame Gang
3w ago01:06:25Tap to summarizeThis 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 BMXing. We touch on my white on white Air Force's were so big. How the music from North Carolina was heavily slept on. Plus a ton more! Follow Lute: IG: https://www.instagram.com/lute_west9/ Album: https://www.hardtoreach.live/ Follow Shame Gang: IG: https://www.instagram.com/iamshamegang/ Album: https://vyd.co/OilStains808s Linktree: https://linktr.ee/Iamshamegang Follow The Pod: Podcast Linktree: https://linktr.ee/myfirstkicks Sign up for the Patreon: https://patreon.com/MyFirstKicks Intro & Outro by Sango: https://www.instagram.com/sango_/
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Lets Get Experiential with Paulina Lopez
4w ago01:08:02Tap to summarizeThis 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 support others. How community is so important at every step of the way. Plus we talk about how she shifted careers and much more!Follow Paulina: IG: https://www.instagram.com/___paulina/Follow The Pod:Podcast Linktree: https://linktr.ee/myfirstkicksSign up for the Patreon: https://patreon.com/MyFirstKicksIntro & Outro by Sango: https://www.instagram.com/sango_/
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Cutting School on The Ferry with Liam Nissan & Alfred Banks
Jun 1201:14:46Tap to summarizeThis 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? Alfred co-host with me and we get down to what influence Troy to start making beats. Why these two work so well together and how Troy used to cut school so much he ended up working for the MTA. Plus a whole ton more!Follow Troy: IG: https://www.instagram.com/liam_nissan/ Luther: https://www.instagram.com/luthervandals.wav/ Follow Alfred:IG: https://www.instagram.com/underdogcentral/ COP YESTERMONTH: https://album.link/mmvtj6cf2vvjbPodcast Linktree: https://linktr.ee/myfirstkicks Sign up for the Patreon: https://patreon.com/MyFirstKicks Intro & Outro by Sango: https://www.instagram.com/sango_/
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Pure Insanity with Racks Hogan
Jun 501:18:24Tap to summarizeThis 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 creative. He also shares a couple wild sneaker story and you get a glimpse into what he thinks of the current state of streetwear is now. Plus a ton more!! Follow Racks: IG: https://www.instagram.com/itsracks/ X: https://x.com/itsrackss Go Fund Me: https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-togmaker-rise-from-the-ashes?lid=3qmfsmo5pdz2 Podcast Linktree: https://linktr.ee/myfirstkicks Sign up for the Patreon: https://patreon.com/MyFirstKicks Intro & Outro by Sango: https://www.instagram.com/sango_/
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Becoming A Jedi with Set Free Richardson
May 2901:04:26Tap to summarizeThis week I am joined by Set Free Richardson, we talk about his first kicks. What it was like living in Philly and having a love for music and culture. Creating The Compound and what it is bringing to the city of New York. How Compound Conversations began. Working at And1 and how a conversation lead to the early days of finding marketing. What it is like to be able to hear stories from legends and much more! Follow Set Free: IG: https://www.instagram.com/iam_setfree/ X: https://x.com/iam_setfree Site: https://www.setfree7.com/ Podcast Linktree: https://linktr.ee/myfirstkicks Sign up for the Patreon: https://patreon.com/MyFirstKicks Intro & Outro by Sango: https://www.instagram.com/sango_/ Backing Music by The DoppleGangaz: https://thedoppelgangaz.bandcamp.com/
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Moody Is Going To Be Mad At Us with Saucepan Dan
May 2201:09:15Tap to summarizeThis week I am joined by Saucepan Dan, we talk about his journey with kicks. Creating at a young age, how that lead to creating hats. Where he gets his hustle mentality from. Finding his way to Sneaker Politics, how it has been being able to design shoes. Meeting Kyrie Irving and connecting his love for cut and sew. What he loves about sneakers and streetwear and a ton more. Follow Dan: IG: https://www.instagram.com/saucepan.dan/ X: https://x.com/saucepan_dan Site: https://www.saucepandan.com/ Podcast Linktree: https://linktr.ee/myfirstkicks Sign up for the Patreon: https://patreon.com/MyFirstKicks Intro & Outro by Sango: https://www.instagram.com/sango_/ Backing Music by The DoppleGangaz: https://thedoppelgangaz.bandcamp.com/
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Phat Farm had Superstars? with S WHIT
May 1501:10:30Tap to summarizeThis week I am joined by the legendary S WHIT, we talk about her journey through the music industry. What her biggest influences are, how being curious has always lead to more. What second hand Supreme has done for her fits. What it is like being a DJ personality, and evolving that to more. The amazing opportunities she has gotten. Meeting huge artist and having the opportunity to get gifted a crazy pair. Plus a whole lot more! Follow S WHIT: IG: https://www.instagram.com/s_whit_/ X: https://x.com/s_whit_ Sauce Whit: IG: https://www.instagram.com/saucewhit/ Follow Lil Sauce: IG: https://www.instagram.com/naslovee/ Podcast Linktree: https://linktr.ee/myfirstkicks Sign up for the Patreon: https://patreon.com/MyFirstKicks Intro & Outro by Sango: https://www.instagram.com/sango_/ Backing Music by The DoppleGangaz: https://thedoppelgangaz.bandcamp.com/
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Banned From Nickelodeon Studio's with My Favorite Color
May 801:08:25Tap to summarizeThis week I am joined by My Favorite Color, we talk about going viral while also rapping and being funny. How he has been able to say the truth and it resonate with people. How sneakers and streetwear played a roll in his life, how he worked at a sneaker store. Reselling shoes and catching his only L, working at Social Status and being part of the Pittsburgh sneaker scene. Also we touch on why Cha Cha Lounge sucks, plus a ton more! Follow My Favorite Color: IG: https://www.instagram.com/myfavoritecolor/ X: https://x.com/MyFavoriteCoIor Listen to Elmer: https://myfavoritecolorandnicerec.bandcamp.com/album/elmer Podcast Linktree: https://linktr.ee/myfirstkicks Sign up for the Patreon: https://patreon.com/MyFirstKicks Intro & Outro by Sango: https://www.instagram.com/sango_/ Backing Music by The DoppleGangaz: https://thedoppelgangaz.bandcamp.com/
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