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Kickin’ Shxt

Kickin’ Shxt

Written by: Steve Doss
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Two homies. Decades of game. Zero fluff.

This sneaker podcast is where real industry experience meets authentic culture talk. Hosted by two friends with a deep résumé in the sneaker world — from retail floors and brand meetings to product launches and behind-the-scenes storytelling — they break down what’s really happening in footwear.

Expect honest takes on drops, trend forecasting, brand strategy, resale, collaborations, and the business of hype. They’re not just fans — they’ve been in the rooms, moved the product, built relationships, and seen how the machine works.

It’s insider knowledge without the corporate filter.

It’s barbershop energy with boardroom insight.

It’s for the heads who care about more than just what’s dropping next.

If sneakers are culture, business, and lifestyle to you — this is your pod.
Episodes
  • “The Fragmented Pod”

    “The Fragmented Pod”
    Feb 28 2026

    In this episode, we unpack the hype and history behind the Union x Fragment Air Jordan 1 and what makes it one of the most debated collaborations in recent memory. From design details to resale value, we discuss why this pair continues to hold weight in the culture.

    The conversation then shifts to the resale ecosystem — specifically StockX — and how we personally navigate buying from secondary marketplaces. We break down trust, authentication, price justification, and the reality of today’s sneaker economy.

    We also reflect on the posthumous release of Virgil Abloh’s Air Jordan 1, exploring what legacy means in sneaker culture and how releases after an artist’s passing can feel both celebratory and complicated.

    To close it out, we get personal — sharing stories about whether we’ve ever been scammed for sneakers and the lessons we’ve learned along the way.
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    1 hr and 25 mins
  • “First Steps”

    “First Steps”
    Feb 20 2026

    In our debut episode, we lace up and set the tone. From SB Weekend heat to the retail vs. resale debate, we break down how we both secured the Tom Sachs 3.0s in completely different ways — and what that says about sneaker culture today.

    We also debate whether Nike is actually “dead” like the insta streets claim, draft our forever sneaker rosters, and confess the one pair we regret letting go.

    No gatekeeping. Just Kick’n Shxt.
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    1 hr and 22 mins
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