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This week, I welcome the multi-faceted Rich Tu to the podcast. He talks about working for Nike, and the interview process. He talked about growing up and getting into sneakers at a young age. We touch on his dive into NFTs and the types of art he does. We also speak about how the Asian community jumped into the sneaker culture. Tune-In and don't forget to leave a review & subscribe! Follow Rich: Socials: @Rich_tu Rich's Linktree: https://linktr.ee/richtu/ First Gen Burden Hosted by Rich Tu: https://richtu.com/podcast/ Follow the pod: Got a my kicks story? email us at myfirstkickspod@gmail.com our IG is @myfirstkickspod Linktree: https://linktr.ee/myfirstkicks

This week, I welcome the extremely dope Lex One. We talk about growing up in Queens, NY. Being Polo head and doing whatever it took to get his Polo on. We also talk about how he became a platinum recording artist and how sneakers paid for his music career! Tune-In and don't forget to leave a review & subscribe! Follow Lex: Socials: @LexOneGTPS No Hype: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnmrdhE6Rw23pgtLzTKt0hw  Follow the pod: Got a my kicks story? email us at myfirstkickspod@gmail.com our IG is @myfirstkickspod Linktree: https://linktr.ee/myfirstkicks

This week, I welcome the super talented Anthony Quezada aka Saint Andonis Leon. We jump into talking about how Mute New York was created. Buying sneakers on the internet back in the early 00's, and how weird it is. We also touch on the art of story telling in clothing and in this podcast. Tune-In and don't forget to leave a review & subscribe! Follow Anthony: Socials: @saintandonisleon & @mutenewyork Mute New York: https://www.mutenewyork.com/ Basic Space: https://basic.space/experiences/mute-with-anthony-quezada Follow the pod: Got a my kicks story? email us at myfirstkickspod@gmail.com our IG is @myfirstkickspod Linktree: https://linktr.ee/myfirstkicks

This week, I welcome the amazing Lois Sakany of the Snobette. We talk about old New York, and how sneakers effected her even as a kid. We also talk about Dave from Dave's Quality Meats and being able to interview him. The creation of The Snobette and how we get our news about urban streetwear. Tune-In and don't forget to leave a review & subscribe! Follow Lois: Socials: @LoisSakany The Snobette: https://snobette.com/ Follow the pod: Got a my kicks story? email us at myfirstkickspod@gmail.com our IG is @myfirstkickspod Linktree: https://linktr.ee/myfirstkicks

This week, I welcome the super talented Aaron Diaz to the podcast. We talk about how his love for sneakers grew from within his family. We also learn about how it was like growing up with previous guest Bryan Diaz as they are cousins. Also we talk about the Las Vegas sneaker scene and what it was like for him to be the king of the deals! Tune-In and don't forget to leave a review & subscribe! Follow Aaron: Socials: @aarondiazzz & @visualsbyaaron   Where to find the Goody Two Shoe's show: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4nn5_MMXpAfsN2JOmsJONA Instagram: @goodytwoshoeslv   Follow the pod: Got a my kicks story? email us at myfirstkickspod@gmail.com our IG is @myfirstkickspod Linktree: https://linktr.ee/myfirstkicks

This week, I welcome the multi-faceted Chris Cheney to the podcast. We talk about growing up in Massachusetts working at Reebok. Trying to implement sneakers into everything at school and making it your job! Moving to New York and working in the streetwear industry. It's a great listen and if you enjoy Chris, Luke, and Lawrence please check out their podcast! Tune-In and don't forget to leave a review & subscribe! Follow Chris: Socials: @notthatcheney Check out SupFm: www.suppodcast.com Follow the pod: Got a my kicks story? email us at myfirstkickspod@gmail.com our IG is @myfirstkickspod Linktree: https://linktr.ee/myfirstkicks  

This week, I welcome the talented Alfred Banks. We speak on how kicks helped him during this tough time and his trials and tribulations while collecting. He always steers me away from hanging out on the strip in New Orleans lets see if it works. Tune-In and don't forget to leave a review & subscribe! Follow Alfred: Socials: @underdogcentral Website: www.underdogcentral.com Nice Kicks article on Alfred: https://www.nicekicks.com/alfred-banks-my-5/ Follow the pod: Got a my kicks story? email us at myfirstkickspod@gmail.com our IG is @myfirstkickspod Linktree: https://linktr.ee/myfirstkicks  

This week, I welcome the great Bryan Diaz to the podcast and we talk about what it was like moving from NYC to Vegas. We talk about what it meant to be fresh on the first day of school. We also connect on collecting SB's and he talks about what inspired him to create the Goody Two Shoe show! Tune-In and don't forget to leave a review & subscribe! Follow Bryan: Socials: @bbdxdiaz   Where to find the Goody Two Shoe's show: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4nn5_MMXpAfsN2JOmsJONA Instagram: @goodytwoshoeslv   Follow the pod: Got a my kicks story? email us at myfirstkickspod@gmail.com our IG is @myfirstkickspod Linktree: https://linktr.ee/myfirstkicks

This week, I welcome the funny Luke Trovese who is a comedian out of New York. We talk about what it was like growing up in New York and collecting SBs. Also how it was to be a pro skater, we also talk about my appearance on SupFM and overall hilarity ensue's. Tune-In and don't forget to leave a review & subscribe! Follow Luke: Socials: @Troveezus Check out SupFm: www.suppodcast.com   Follow the pod: Got a my kicks story? email us at myfirstkickspod@gmail.com our IG is @myfirstkickspod Linktree: https://linktr.ee/myfirstkicks  

This week, I welcome the amazing Jixie to the podcast she is one of the leaders in the sneaker industry. She shares stories of collecting at a young age and how high school influenced her. We touch on where Jixie is currently and what she is doing in the sneaker community to bring everyone together. Tune-In and don't forget to leave a review & subscribe! Follow Jixie: Socials: @KixieJixie Follow In Her Soles Collective: @inhersolescollective Jixie's Locker Looks Episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=25JA7U0lxM0 Jixie's The Sneaker Game Episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zov7YXdECTk    Follow the pod: Got a my kicks story? email us at myfirstkickspod@gmail.com our IG is @myfirstkickspod Linktree: https://linktr.ee/myfirstkicks

This week, I welcome the whimsical Russell Morland to the podcast. He is a artist that has and continue to makes his name doing amazingly creative art. We chat about what is was like growing up in Europe and how skating lead to kicks and how art evolved his sneaker collection. Tune-In and don't forget to leave a review & subscribe! Follow Russ: Socials: @LurkLovesYou Linktree: https://linktr.ee/Lurklovesyou   Follow the pod: Got a my kicks story? email us at myfirstkickspod@gmail.com our IG is @myfirstkickspod Linktree: https://linktr.ee/myfirstkicks

This week, I welcome the magical Don Will! We get into talking about letting other people borrow your stuff. Working hard to get kicks you really want and writing for an up and coming sneaker blog! Tune-In and don't forget to leave a review & subscribe! Follow Don Will: Socials: @Donwill Twitch: twitch.tv/donwill Bandcamp: Tanyamorgan.bandcamp.com & DonWill.bandcamp.com Follow Us: IG: @WhoIsHass & @MrWillMiles Hit up Will's site: misterwillmiles.com Got a my kicks story? email us at myfirstkickspod@gmail.com our IG is @myfirstkickspod Hass-Sentials mix: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4RUZUcbVWJB61ytgfckm7W?si=_SunzpgRR4aKVySXDJ5NJg

This week, I welcome the extremely talented Von Pea! He speaks on what it was like getting into kicks at a young age and how he continue to evolve as a person into sneakers. He also speaks on how it was to look for kicks overseas and what was popping over there with his time abroad! Tune-In and don't forget to leave a review & subscribe! Follow Von: Socials: @VonPea Bandcamp: Tanyamorgan.bandcamp.com & VonPea.bandcamp.com Follow Us: IG: @WhoIsHass & @MrWillMiles Hit up Will's site: misterwillmiles.com Got a my kicks story? email us at myfirstkickspod@gmail.com our IG is @myfirstkickspod Hass-Sentials mix: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4RUZUcbVWJB61ytgfckm7W?si=_SunzpgRR4aKVySXDJ5NJg  

This week, we welcome the multi-faceted Clark Jones to the podcast. He's a comedian, podcaster, writer, & customizer! We talk about how he came to love kicks and how growing up in Chicago was like. He also did this podcast while customizing a shirt so check out his products! Tune-In and don't forget to leave a review & subscribe! Follow Clark: Socials: @TheeClarkJones Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/shop/ClassicBlackCustoms Podcast: @classicblackdude Follow Us: IG: @WhoIsHass & @MrWillMiles Hit up Will's site: misterwillmiles.com Got a my kicks story? email us at myfirstkickspod@gmail.com our IG is @myfirstkickspod Hass-Sentials mix: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4RUZUcbVWJB61ytgfckm7W?si=_SunzpgRR4aKVySXDJ5NJg  

This week, we welcome Daniel Navetta, an accomplished Director that has worked across brands we all know and love. He started an instagram account to help the vegan community and it blew up! We talk about sneakers in his life and how he has adjusted to find and help the communities he's apart of. Tune-In and don't forget to leave a review & subscribe! Follow Daniel: Socials: @TheAirVegan   Follow Us: IG: @WhoIsHass & @MrWillMiles Hit up Will's site: misterwillmiles.com Got a my kicks story? email us at myfirstkickspod@gmail.com our IG is @myfirstkickspod Hass-Sentials mix: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4RUZUcbVWJB61ytgfckm7W?si=_SunzpgRR4aKVySXDJ5NJg

This week, we welcome Napoleon Emill on the pod we talk growing up in North Carolina, Croc's, Timbs, ACG Boots, and how the pandemic halted comedy. Tune-In and don't forget to leave a review & subscribe! Follow Napoleon: Socials: @NapoleonEmill Hit up his site : www.napoleon-emill.com Follow Us: IG: @WhoIsHass & @MrWillMiles Hit up Will's site: misterwillmiles.com Got a my kicks story? email us at myfirstkickspod@gmail.com our IG is @myfirstkickspod Hass-Sentials mix: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4RUZUcbVWJB61ytgfckm7W?si=_SunzpgRR4aKVySXDJ5NJg  

This week, We gon' take you for a ride! As I welcome Ify Nwadiwe onto the podcast this week. He takes me through a timeline as to how he got into kicks! Tune-In and don't forget to leave a review & subscribe! Follow Ify: Socials: @IfyNwadiwe Hit up his linktree for all things Ify: https://linktr.ee/ifynwadiwe Go check out his Twitch: Twitch.tv/ifdeez Follow Us: IG: @WhoIsHass & @MrWillMiles Hit up Will's site: misterwillmiles.com Got a my kicks story? email us at myfirstkickspod@gmail.com our IG is @myfirstkickspod

A new release this week I bring on long time friend Johnathan UniteUs to talk about kicks in his life. Also we touch on our time working together and the current New York hip hop scene! Tune-In and don't forget to leave a review & subscribe! Follow John: Socials: @johnny_uniteus Hit up his linktree for all things: https://linktr.ee/johnny_uniteus Go check out Lil Outta My Mind PT 1 (I say part 2 in the intro, by mad) Follow Us: IG: @WhoIsHass & @MrWillMiles Hit up Will's site: misterwillmiles.com Got a my kicks story? email us at myfirstkickspod@gmail.com our IG is @myfirstkickspod  

Happy 2021 ya'll! This week I welcome Travis Reilly, who was in a band called This Is Hell and has been the merch guy for several bands. I put him on the Glassjaw blazers and introduce him to the sneaker world. Especially because I wanted to bring the new year in with a new sneakerhead! Tune-In and don't forget to leave a review & subscribe! Follow Travis: IG & Twitter: @TravisReilly Merch: @PrivateHellNYC & @718Supply Follow Us: IG: @WhoIsHass & @MrWillMiles Hit up Will's site: misterwillmiles.com Got a my kicks story? email us at myfirstkickspod@gmail.com our IG is @myfirstkickspod  

Its Christmas time, and what a great gift we got for you guys this week as we finally have Will Miles on the podcast! We talk about his OCD with kicks! His after buying, date with kicks and his time as a teacher and if he got clowned about kicks. Tune-In and don't forget to leave a review & subscribe! Follow Us: IG: @WhoIsHass & @MrWillMiles Hit up Will's site: misterwillmiles.com Got a my kicks story? email us at myfirstkickspod@gmail.com our IG is @myfirstkickspod