This week I am joined by the legendary Jazerai Allen-Lord, we talk about her journey into the sneaker industry. From becoming a writer at the age of 8 to helping Kicks on Fire become a profiting business. Jaz takes us down her career as well as touches on being a Mom. Mentoring people that she finds that have amazing talent. Creating True to Size and how she is working to help women in sneakers. We also touch on sneakers she was able to create and much much more!  

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IG: https://www.instagram.com/nerdlikejazzy/ 

Twitter: https://x.com/jazzyrae 

True to Size: https://www.truetosize.com/  

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Setting Kicks on Fire with Jazerai Allen-Lord

This week I am joined by John Geiger, and we talk about his journey to where he is now. We speak on his early days playing ball and causing a brawl. Putting his city and his back and what it meant to him. We get a guest appearance by Iman Shumpert and he sets the record straight. Sean Davis jumps in to talk about the business side and how big John's presence is. This was recorded in Vegas before ComplexCon, plus we go more!  

Filmed and Edited by  @frontpageaaron  [https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCmkXFpd_xUIn7fHDg_wD8QQ]   

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Twitter: https://x.com/JohnGeiger_ 

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Follow Aaron: IG: https://www.instagram.com/frontpageaaron  

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Nothing's Misplaced with John Geiger

This week I am joined by Chuck Inglish & Michael Rocks, as we talk about their impact in the game. Copping kicks in Detroit and Chicago, how sneakers changed over time. Why they should be called Mike's and not Jordans. How their style has evolved and what being outside really means now. Plus a ton more!  

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Chuck's IG: https://www.instagram.com/oldinglish/ 

Mike's IG: https://www.instagram.com/sirmike/ 

Website: https://coolxkids.com/  

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Ya'll Wasn't Outside! with The Cool Kids

This week I am joined by Akeem Dewan, he is the creator of Keem Studio's. We talk about how he was able to work with SZA, how he got his start in creating clothes. Who keeps him motivated and to keep going, how he grew up in NYC. Finding his lane with fashion and turning his passion into more than just a hobby. Holding a NYFW show that shut down Sweet Chick and much more!  

Follow Keem: IG: https://www.instagram.com/akeemdewan/ KeemStudios 

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Shutting Down Sweet Chick with Akeem Dewan

This week I am joined by Tom aka InStyleShoes1999, we share stories about how sneakers created amazing friendships. How he found a way to get his foot in the door at a foot store. His time on NikeTalk and why it connected with him. How The Gathering came to be and what Aaron AC Cooper has shared with him. Meeting Tinker Hatfield and what it is like when he enters the room. Plus a bunch more!  

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Your Stories Matter! with Tom of InStyleShoes

This week I am joined by Mugzy McFly, we talk about why he created McFly studio's. Growing up in the Bronx, how the color orange chose him! Working with Jae Tips and that first time we met each other. How he is inspired to solve the New York Problem. Getting to travel the world with his best friends and how he's always working. How this year's McFly fest changed the game and much much more!  

Follow Mugzy: IG: https://www.instagram.com/mugzymcfly 

Store IG: https://www.instagram.com/signedbymcfly/ 

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No More Mannequin Fits with Mugzy McFly 

This week I am joined by Key Nyata, we talk about growing up in Seattle. Becoming a local celebrity at 16, what made him switch to rapping. Being a two sport athlete and how skate culture influenced him. The wild things he has done in his life. The differences in culture from the West Coast and East Coast. Plus much much more!

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YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/@KeyNyata

Ultraground: https://ultraground.shop/

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BBC Ice Cream and Concussions with Key Nyata

This week I am joined by Adir Landes, who is behind West NYC's social presense. We talk about his time growing up on the Upper West Side, how he help his mom understand sneaker trends. What it was like waiting for the Packer x Iman Shumpert drop. Working at B&H and how he ended up at Tip Top Shoes. What keeps him curious and what drives him plus so much more.   Follow Adir: IG: https://www.instagram.com/durrlanders/ 

Tip Top Shoes: https://tiptopshoes.com/ 

IG: https://www.instagram.com/tiptopshoesnyc 

West NYC: https://www.westnyc.com/ 

IG: https://www.instagram.com/westnyc/  

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Chapters: 

00:00 $6M B&H Customer 

03:29 Mount Sinai Hospital 

07:37 Fila Designer ️ 

11:09 NYU & COVID Impact 

14:55 B&H: Tourist Spot  

18:25 Shoes & Tiptop/West 

22:31 Shooting Videos 

26:12 Selling Ugly Shoes 

29:41 Orthodox Jewish ️ 

33:35 Jumpman Denouncing ️ 

37:57 Sold Out Size 

41:31 Drawing Shoes 

45:51 City Bike Boys 

49:41 Versatility as Store 

56:02 Five Shoe Types 

01:00:35 Tiptop & West NYC 

01:04:47 Patreon Shoutouts

Quitting to Sell Ugly Shoes with Adir Landes

This week I am joined by Anwar Carrots to talk about his work with KSWISS. How he designed the newest collection for the KSWISS Racket Club. How this was all connected to his how he grew up. Who were some of his influences, and how much he values collaboration. Where has his brand taken him and what moments he's been able to have. Plus so much more!  

Follow Anwar: 

IG: https://www.instagram.com/carrotsbyanwarcarrots/ 

Twitter: https://x.com/AnwarCarrots  

Websites https://anwarcarrots.com/ 

https://ksrc.kswiss.com/   

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In My KSWISS with Anwar Carrots 

This week JD is on the podcast, we talk about how he grew up in Ohio. How did streetwear travel to Ohio, what it was like to put on his own events. Starting the Streetwear Flea Market and continuing to host them every year. Working at sneaker stores in Ohio, and how he build community. Also we talk about his views on influencers and much much more!  

Follow JD: 

IG: https://www.instagram.com/mrkingjd/ 

Photo IG: https://www.instagram.com/jamesdrakeford/ 

Streetwear Flea: https://www.instagram.com/streetwearflea/  

Websites 

https://www.streetwearflea.com/ 

https://jamesdrakeford.com/   

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Ohio got Something to Say! with JD

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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