You Ain't Got These

A show about sneaker culture, fitting in and belonging to something bigger than yourself.

Cast:Lena Waithe , Jemele Hill , Jazerai Lord , Jeff Staple , Todd Boyd , Salehe Bembury , Kerby Jean-Raymond , Sean Wotherspoon , Matthew Johnson , Hasan Minhaj , Questlove , Nas , Carmelo Anthony , Joseph Simmons , Candace Parker , Aleali May , Josh Luber , Mike Epps

1Season 1

S1.E1 ∙ Intro

Mon, Apr 6, 2020

Fashion. Science. Sport. Sneakers embody every aspect of our culture. That's what gives them so much power.

2Season 1

S1.E2 ∙ Jordan

Mon, Apr 6, 2020

A good look at the greatest of all time. See how Nike, Michael, and Air Jordans took over the world. And your closet.

3Season 1

S1.E3 ∙ Hip Hop

Mon, Apr 6, 2020

Adidas. Run DMC. And hip-hop. How three little stripes changed the landscape of sneaker culture forever.

4Season 1

S1.E4 ∙ Black Power, Pt. 1 "A New Wave"

Tue, Apr 7, 2020

Lena leans in with Aleali May. How corduroy, black femininity, and a collab with Nike made history.

5Season 1

S1.E5 ∙ Black Power, Pt. 2 "We Gon' Be Alright"

Wed, Apr 8, 2020

Collaborations are the new way. Lena syncs with Kerby Jean-Raymond of Pyer Moss for a look at the impact of third party brands.

6Season 1

S1.E6 ∙ Addiction

Thu, Apr 9, 2020

Sneaker addiction is real. The feeling. The connection. The link to your identity. Lena explores the psychology behind all the shoes we buy.

7Season 1

S1.E7 ∙ Drops

Fri, Apr 10, 2020

Jeff Staple's Nike Pigeon Dunk caused a full-on frenzy. Lena examines how a limited release changed sneaker history.

8Season 1

S1.E8 ∙ Resale

Mon, Apr 13, 2020

Reselling. It's all part of the sneaker selling game. Lena examines the insane money-making opportunity behind flipping.

9Season 1

S1.E9 ∙ The Block

Tue, Apr 14, 2020

The Block. A whole new brand of reselling. Lena looks into the people and the hustle behind selling on the streets.

10Season 1

S1.E10 ∙ Gender

Wed, Apr 15, 2020

Sneaker culture is dominated by men but, Candace Parker, Billie Jean King and Leo Baker, show the time for new voices is now.

11Season 1

S1.E11 ∙ Jazz

Thu, Apr 16, 2020

Jazerai Allen-Lord's first Reebok collab is about to change her life and Lena mentors her through this emotional experience.

12Season 1

S1.E12 ∙ Impact/Power of Sneakers

Fri, Apr 17, 2020

Sneakers are more than just fashion for our feet. They're a statement that has the power to make the world a better place.