My First Kicks

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.

My First Kicks is a society podcast hosted by Hass, with 281 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Hass hosts My First Kicks, a society show with 281 episodes published.

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  Episode #291

  Becoming a Spunge with Salehe Bembury

  Oct 2, 20261h 10m

  This week I am joined by Salehe Bembury, we talk about his journey with sneakers. Growing up in Tribeca and sharing New York stories. What streetwear was like growing up. We touch on his journey working with in the footwear industry. How he has been able to consistently create and change footwear. We go through his book, I Make Shoes. Touching on each stop in his journey and what he learned from it. What he doesn't like about list and what separates him as a footwear designer. Plus a whole ton more!   Follow Salehe:  IG: https://www.instagram.com/salehebembury/   Follow Spunge IG: https://www.instagram.com/beaspunge/  Cop Something: https://beaspunge.com/   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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  Episode #290

  The Art Behind Standing Out with Stan Birch

  Sep 25, 20261h 17m

  This week I am joined by Stan Birch, we talk about his early days customizing. Growing up in the south of France and betting on himself. How he broke the news to his mother about pursuing his passion. The moment he felt it clicked for him, then him switching to try something new. How creating varsity's lead him back to creating shoes. What is the difference between Paris Fashion Week and New York Fashion Week. He literally flew here to do the podcast so we talk about EVERYTHING! Follow Stan: IG: https://www.instagram.com/staniflou/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/stanbirch__/ Cop Something: https://stanbirch.com/ 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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  Episode #289

  A Piece of Yonkers In Teaneck with Mike Packer

  Sep 18, 20261h 16m

  This week I am joined by the legend Mike Packer, we talk about his journey with Packer. Growing up in the sneaker industry and being part of a family owned business. The moment he decided that he wanted to take over the family business. Why Packer has become a mainstay with in the sneaker industry. What it takes to create a loyal customer base. How that customer base became integral for their recent Air Force 1 exhibit. Plus a whole ton more! Follow Mike: IG: https://www.instagram.com/mikepacker_/ Packer IG: https://www.instagram.com/packer/ Shop Packer: https://packershoes.com/ Shot by Jay Dimino  IG: https://www.instagram.com/bydimino/  Website: https://www.bydimino.com/ 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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  Episode #288

  My Album of the Year with Sango

  Sep 11, 20261h 18m

  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 down his newest album and talk about what really connected to us. The inspiration of the album, why he feels like producer albums are rare and underrated. What it has been like since he dropped the album. Also what it was like to play it for Nas and much more!   Follow Sango: IG: https://www.instagram.com/sango_/  Buy the album: https://shop.massappeal.com/products/sango-rhythm-melody-2xlp-one-black-one-white?srsltid=AfmBOoqKWZvAmdxHba63-jYO1AgEq06shyhYJJiaKF5B5DKUMboCPjYp   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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  Episode #287

  Stewarding The Air Jordan 41 with Jason Mayden

  Sep 4, 20261h 8m

  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 intern at Jordan brand, and a wild interaction with Michael Jordan. What it has been like to work with Jordan and how the creation of the Air Jordan 40 and 41 came to be. We also get a early look at the Jordan 41 and breakdown of the design. Where is never take no as an answer attitude comes from and so much more!   Follow Jason Mayden:  IG: https://www.instagram.com/jasonmayden/  Jordan Brand IG: https://www.instagram.com/jumpman23/   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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