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Kick City

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The Kick City Podcast is the perfect match of barbershop talk and the world of sneakers, enjoy each weekly episode with the Crew as we welcome you to our “City”. You can gain tips on releases, how to beat the bots, how the SNKRS app works, and have a laugh as we discuss weekly releases. Enjoy and Welcome to Kick City!!
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That Thang Swanging

Kick CityNov 01, 2021

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The Band is Back Together Again!!

The Band is Back Together Again!!

AJ returns for a reunion show of the old crew enjoy!!
Oct 31, 202301:48:01
The NFL is my mistress, and the NBA is my wife!!

The NFL is my mistress, and the NBA is my wife!!

The crew is back from a 2 week break, and we discuss the new leadership at Reebok, the latest in sports, and upcoming releases, enjoy!!
Oct 19, 202301:28:07
This Ain’t Church, Don’t Come as You Are!!

This Ain’t Church, Don’t Come as You Are!!

Sorry for the delay on the audio for this episode. We were joined by Al Collins, Jr., Sumner Academy Varsity Basketball Head Coach. We talk with him about his favorite basketball sneaker to play in, the pros and cons to coaching on a competitive level, and so much more!! Enjoy!!
Oct 06, 202301:42:45
I got Ref’d & Ross’d

I got Ref’d & Ross’d

This week the crew welcomes artist and producer Tyrik aka Go-Rik to the show. We talk with him about OG Jordan’s, how his music career got started, and so much more!! Enjoy!!
Sep 18, 202301:28:18
Forces, LET THEM GOOOO!!

Forces, LET THEM GOOOO!!

This week the Kick City Crew returns from our short break, with special guest Olivia, the owner and operator of Runnin' Rich Club. We talk to her about how she got started with her business, what she hates working on, as well as what she loves working on, and so much more. Enjoy!!
Sep 12, 202301:28:06
What The? Vol. 6: I'm doing ADULT STUFF!!

What The? Vol. 6: I'm doing ADULT STUFF!!

Its a "What The?" episode this week, we talk about major releases coming up, NFL moves, NFL futures, and we have the August Edition of Blaze's Dozen. Enjoy!!

Aug 28, 202301:27:54
I Heard "Shirmalahyelp"

I Heard "Shirmalahyelp"

Kick City is back with guest Irv Da Phenom for episode 103. In this episode we dive into Irv's music career, expanding how he started in music, how he linked up with Tech N9ne & Strange Music, fatherhood, and so much more!! Enjoy!!
Aug 22, 202301:28:02
AT $450, THAT'S A BILL, NO!!

AT $450, THAT'S A BILL, NO!!

This week the crew is back with Sneaky Sneakers, the NCAA College Conference shuffle, NFL Future picks for the AFC North, and we round out the show with releases via GFTS!! Enjoy!!
Aug 07, 202301:06:30
Royals Stink, Yankees Stink, It’s July!!!

Royals Stink, Yankees Stink, It’s July!!!

The dynamic duo has returned for Season 6, our first season in studio!! Enjoy this episode as we discuss current sports news, upcoming releases via GFTS, and we discuss our summer gambling woes, lol. We also have a new monthly segment from Blaze to round out the show!! This episocde of the Kick City Podcast is sponsored by Forge & Link Financial Group, D&C Productions, enjoy!!
Jul 25, 202301:56:02
Shooters Shoot

Shooters Shoot

The Crew celebrates episode 100 with All-star guests, Matt Rob, and Manny Holmes. This is our first episode ever to be recorded in person and not via zoom, and it doesn't disappoint, as we dive into so many things throughout the episode!! Enjoy
Jun 05, 202302:25:34
This is a Helluva List

This is a Helluva List

This week the crew welcomes Keenan Curry, Jr., to the show!! We sit and talk to him about his basketball academy in Tulsa, Oklahoma, "Feed Your Game", as well as his journey from player, to coaching in on both the high school level and collegiate level. We also talk about the NBA Playoffs in our sports segment, and round out the show with GFTS, and Blaze's Holy Grails. Enjoy!!
May 08, 202301:30:44
The Last Ring

The Last Ring

This week we welcome back Marcus "MDG" Gladdis to the show!! We talk to him about giving back to the community through his "Start with WY" Foundation, how his first month of marriage has gone, and so much more. Enjoy!!
Apr 17, 202301:24:20
Shoutout to the Pettiness

Shoutout to the Pettiness

This week we welcome back Cerus Hosseini to the show only the second guest to be on the show 3 times!! We talk to him about the upcoming event from Hypebeast KC, and how it will be an event like none other, happening during NFL Draft weekend here in KC. We also talk to him about being in the education field and being a part of the Teacher with the Sneakers Federation along with Blaze. We also talk about the week in sports, GFTS and we round out the show with Holy Grails enjoy!!
Apr 10, 202301:29:16
We have #15 Pulling the Trigger

We have #15 Pulling the Trigger

This week we welcome back Multi-Talented Sada K. to the show, we talk to her about relocating over the last year, sports, and so much more. Of course we will still end the show with staple segments of GFTS and Holy Grails!! Enjoy!!
Mar 27, 202301:45:03
Kansas is the hamstrings of the United States!!

Kansas is the hamstrings of the United States!!

This week the crew welcomes back Mich Verde to the show for the 3rd time, the most of any guest to ever come on our show. We talk to her about Mich on the Mix, Sports, and of course Sneakers!! The show is centered around a few of her bartending stories of crazy antics in the bars, as well as poking a little bit of fun at her team the Oakland Raiders, in the Sports Segment of the show. We round out the show with staples GFTS, and Holy Grails. Enjoy!!
Mar 20, 202301:44:24
He's Hustling Backwards

He's Hustling Backwards

The crew discusses Ja Morant and his two game break after a troublesome night in Denver, how good the Suns look, and how bad the LA basketball teams look. We end the show with GFTS, and Holy Grails!! Enjoy!!
Mar 05, 202352:47
On Everything I Love!!

On Everything I Love!!

The Dynamic Duo is back, with another episode of Kick City, were we dive into a few What if scenarios in the sports world over the years, and we finish the show with staple segments GFTS and Holy Grails!! Enjoy!!
Feb 27, 202354:34
But Can they Guard a Soul?

But Can they Guard a Soul?

This week the Crew talks about Adidas and how they are hemorraging money, with their lack of marketing. Who we see moving up and moving down in the NBA. We conclude with GFTS, and Holy Grails!! Enjoy!!!
Feb 22, 202301:21:29
It's a Cold World, Get a Snuggie!!!

It's a Cold World, Get a Snuggie!!!

THE CHIEFS ARE THE SUPERBOWL CHAMPS!!!<br />We welcome back Mike Louis back to the show and catch up with him about his podcast, coaching, and so much more!!! Enjoy!!!
Feb 13, 202301:40:24
What The? Volume 5:  The Tarheels Stink, The Lakers Stink, I'm in Sports Hell

What The? Volume 5: The Tarheels Stink, The Lakers Stink, I'm in Sports Hell

The crew dives in the Sports week in this What The? episode of the season, also talk about the upcoming releases and Holy Grails!! Enjoy!!
Feb 07, 202301:17:23
NO HESI, I'm pulling from Half Court!!

NO HESI, I'm pulling from Half Court!!

This week the crew catches up with All-Star guest MC, we talk about the state of Parallel State of Mind, what's next for him, and we round out the show with GFTS and Holy Grails. Enjoy!!
Jan 30, 202301:12:14
That Court Purple Pack!!

That Court Purple Pack!!

This week the crew welcomes back Tha Goonez and PlayMoreDior to the show. We talk about their recent projects and upcoming projects, and we discuss how it felt to take home the Kansas City People's Choice award for Best Producer in 2022. We round out the show with GFTS, and Holy Grails!! Enjoy!!
Jan 24, 202359:04
Do Your History!!

Do Your History!!

Happy Martin Luther King Holiday!! This week on the show we discuss new signature lines debuting this year, go over releases via GFTS, and round out the show with Holy Grails!! Enjoy!! Btw yes Marc messed up and read the roman numerial LVII wrong, he knows it's 57 not 52 LOL!!
Jan 16, 202347:54
The Books Cooked & Sequels Stink

The Books Cooked & Sequels Stink

The Crew returns to season 5 fresh off the holiday season for the first episode of 2023!! Blaze and Marc discuss holiday pickups, as well as underrated sneakers of 2022, and what they are looking forward to for 2023 the most!! The show is rounded out by Blaze's Non Jordan Holy Grails 80-76!! Enjoy!! PS we live streamed the majority of the show on Facebook.
Jan 09, 202338:60
Its Christmas Time (Kick City Top Sneakers of 2022)

Its Christmas Time (Kick City Top Sneakers of 2022)

This week crew wraps up 2022 with our final show for the year. Marc gives a run down of his year in sneakers. We both give our top 10 sneakers for the year, and round out the show with our group top 5. Enjoy!!
Dec 19, 202245:20
Who Flips 7s.....NOBODY!!

Who Flips 7s.....NOBODY!!

Dec 11, 202246:43
Life is Short...So Buy the Sneakers

Life is Short...So Buy the Sneakers

We welcome back Danny D to the show as our first All-Star guest, whom ironically was also our first ever guest on the show. We talk about pickups, on court power rankings, gfts, and round out the show with Holy Grails, and even have a few sidebar conversations in between. Enjoy!!
Dec 05, 202201:01:56
This Sh*t right here, is a MUST!!!

This Sh*t right here, is a MUST!!!

This week the crew talks about Adidas selling Ye shoes without his name, Stock X doubling down on fakes, on court power rankings, gfts, and round out the show with Holy Grails. Enjoy!!!
Nov 14, 202201:07:46
Answer the Question

Answer the Question

The Crew is back for Season 5, and the episode is jam packed!! We discuss pickups, the Kick City All-Stars are announced, we introduce the Kick City on Court Power Rankings, talk about Kyrie Irving, and round out the show with GFTS and Non Jordan Holy Grails!! Enjoy!!
Nov 07, 202201:19:25
WOP not WAP

WOP not WAP

In the season 4 finale the Crew welcomes Youtuber and avid Nike by You collector Wizard to the show. We talk to him about his YouTube journey, his favorite Nike by You collabs, and so much more. We also get the TOP TEN from Blaze's Holy Grails to round out the show!! Enjoy!!
Oct 03, 202201:19:39
Black Men Don’t Cheat

Black Men Don’t Cheat

This week the crew discusses the situation in Boston with their head coach being suspended for the entire season, Kanye saying that Sway has the answers, and of course we give you our weekly dose of GFTS and Blaze's Holy Grails!! Enjoy!!
Sep 26, 202201:07:53
Needs keep you fed, Wants keep you hungry

Needs keep you fed, Wants keep you hungry

This week the Crew welcomes, the host of the Good Days Great Nights Podcast, Al Garner. We talk with him about his podcast, the realm of Cigar smoking and how he got the nickname 33. We also talk with him about the art of 2-stepping, and so much more!! Enjoy this episode as it is rich is GOOD VIBES!!
Sep 12, 202201:51:37
I like my Sneakers, like I like my Marriage.

I like my Sneakers, like I like my Marriage.

This week the Crew discusses a few topics, ranging from the Donovan Mitchell trade, John Wall discussing his mental health, and Gilbert Arenas saying that The Greek Freak lacks proper Basketball IQ. We round out the show with a short GFTS segment, and Blaze's Holy Grails where he makes a purchase during the show of one of his Holy Grails. Enjoy!!
Sep 05, 202201:11:45
Let Me Web You Up Real Quick

Let Me Web You Up Real Quick

This week the Crew is back with GFTS, Debatable Stinker Sneakers, and Holy Grails 30-26!! Enjoy!!! Also if you would like purchase a Citizen T-Shirt please DM us on any of our social media platforms!!
Aug 29, 202255:02
I'm Irresponsible with my Money

I'm Irresponsible with my Money

Aug 22, 202201:17:07
Send Me the Link...I NEED IT!!

Send Me the Link...I NEED IT!!

This week the Crew welcomes back Mich Verde to the show!! We discuss with her the KCPCA, her business Mich on the Mix, and so much more. We also have GFTS and Blaze’s Holy Grails to round out the show!! Enjoy!!
Aug 15, 202201:33:30
What The? Volume 4: Awards Show Prelude

What The? Volume 4: Awards Show Prelude

This week the Crew is back with a brand new What The? episode. For those new listeners this an episode where we don't follow our normal format and just sit here and shoot the breeze about random topics, like A Ma Maniere upcoming lineups, basketball, and how we are feeling going into the Kansas City People's Choice Awards!! Enjoy!!!
Aug 08, 202258:07
Freshness Alert!!

Freshness Alert!!

This week the Crew welcomes Paul Nyakatura, we talk to him about his radio career, his band FaceFace, his comedy career, and so much more!!! We round out the show with GFTS, Holy Grails, and a quick talk about Yeezy Day!! Enjoy!!
Aug 01, 202202:14:29
I thought Women get in Free...Before Midnight

I thought Women get in Free...Before Midnight

This week the crew welcomes back Blaze from his Covid leave, as well as welcoming our guest Swank Lee.  We talk with Swank about his podcast the Triple Crown Podcast, being a basketball coach, his clothing line, and so much more.  We also have GFTS, and round out the show with the EXTENDO CLIP of Blaze's Jordan Holy Grails.  Enjoy!!

Jul 25, 202201:16:15
It Looked Like a Scab!!

It Looked Like a Scab!!

This week the Crew is without Blaze who is out with Covid, but we do welcome Cay Fresh aka Kicks4Fresh to the show.  We talk to her about her love for sneakers, her clothing line, and Pop the Culture!!  We also discuss T-Mac hinting at ending his time with Adidas as well as GFTS, and our Pickups so far for this year.  Enjoy!!

Jul 18, 202201:35:48
Either You Got It, Or You Don't

Either You Got It, Or You Don't

This week the Crew is joined by none other that DJ Rocky Montana himself. We sit down and talk to him about his passion for DJing, what it means to be a Core DJ, and all about his style of DJing and Promoting. We also have GFTS, Stinker Sneakers, and round out the show with Blaze's Holy Grails 60-56!! Enjoy!!
Jul 04, 202201:39:57
$300 If you wanna act DUMB!

$300 If you wanna act DUMB!

This week the Crew is without AJ as he attends a wedding, but we welcome fellow Kansas City People's Choice Awards Nominees Tha Goonez, and PlayMoreDior to the show. We talk to them about how they got started, where Tha Goonez name came from and so much more. We also have GFTS, Stinker Sneakers, and Blaze's Air Jordan Holy Grails 65-61!! Enjoy!!
Jun 27, 202201:07:25
We will be in the Building!!

We will be in the Building!!

The Crew wants to send out a Happy belated Father's Day to everyone as well as a Happy Juneteenth to everyone. On this episode the Crew has an extended GFTS segment, followed by Stinkers, and rounded out by Blaze's Holy Grails 70-66. Enjoy!!!
Jun 20, 202201:13:58
Imma Be In that Taco!!

Imma Be In that Taco!!

This week the Crew welcomes special guest, Youtuber/Shoetuber/Blogger, DeVintage to the show, we talk to him about his sneaker collection, his YouTube journey, his clothing brand Unkwn Collections, and a slew of other things. We also have GFTS, Stinker Sneakers, and round out the show with Blaze's Air Jordan Holy Grails. Enjoy!!
Jun 13, 202201:23:22
I'm into some Hello Kitty, but not that Hello Kitty

I'm into some Hello Kitty, but not that Hello Kitty

This week the crew welcomes special guest Chris Huey, born and raised in KCK, and now the President of Basketball Operations at St. John's University. We talk with Chris about his coaching journey, as well as his time at KU. We also have new editions of GFTS, Stinker Sneakers, and we round out the show with Blaze's Holy Grails. Enjoy!!
Jun 06, 202201:32:56
The Job's Not Done

The Job's Not Done

This week the Crew reflects on the tragic Uvalde school shooting. We lighten the mood, with GFTS, and the new segment STINKER SNEAKERS!! We round out the show with Blaze's Holy Grails, and a quick Sneak Talk. Enjoy!!
May 30, 202201:14:04
I'm Outside

I'm Outside

This week the crew has an extended GFTS segment, Blaze gives us 90-86 on his Holy Grails list, and we round out the show with a venting segment via "Tell Me How you Really feel". Enjoy!!
May 23, 202201:23:25
We All Make Mistakes

We All Make Mistakes

This week the crew discusses the Nike and Stock X beef, Jordan signatures, Kyrie possibly not being re-upped by Nike, and who is up next for a signature sneaker.  We also have a good laugh about AJ's peculiar pickup this week.  Enjoy!!!

May 16, 202201:18:53
It's the Mids Fault

It's the Mids Fault

The Crew is back for a brand new season!! We kick off the season with a new version of GFTS that includes a pick of the week from each of us, we then transition into a brand new segment from Blaze called Blaze's Air Jordan Holy Grails, and we round out the show with a memorial for the Jordan 1 Hype. Also we want to thank everyone for voting for us for Best Podcast for the KCPC Awards!!!
May 09, 202201:08:35
Not Juicy J, But Juicy A

Not Juicy J, But Juicy A

The whole Crew is back this week for the season finale of season 3!! We discuss the resell market, and our distaste for what it has done to the sneaker community, the Rebellionaire 1s, and we round out the show with a discussion of a slew of upcoming releases. Enjoy!!
Mar 21, 202201:39:04