Sole Free - Sneakers & Culture
Sole Free Radio Network produces entertaining content for the thought leaders, influencers and flat out cool people of the world! Sole Free is an inside look at the world of sneaker culture, street art, fashion and music. Bean Pies, Bagels & Cannolis is an entertaining look at the world of “Top 10” lists and their thought provoking nature amongst friends. First Bite with Maria and Harlan shares all the best of food, family and lifestyle as they eat their way through Long Island and New York City.
Episodes
Chris Briney & Jenn Lyon Talk Fame, Grit, and Indie TV at North Fork Festival | EXCLUSIVE
In this exclusive interview from the 2025 North Fork TV Festival in Greenport, Harlan Friedman sits down with breakout star Chris Briney (The Summer I Turned Pretty, Dilaria) and the magnetic Jenn Lyon (Claws, Justified) to talk about their latest roles, the power of indie storytelling, and how festivals like this are reshaping the future o...
Join Harlan as Sole Free hits the heart of Manhattan at Rough Trade NYC for the official release party of Chuck D’s brand new album, Radio Armageddon, out now on Def Jam. We’re diving deep into hip-hop history, legacy, and what’s next for the culture.
🔊 Special guests include:
• 🔥 Chuck D, talking about returning to Def Jam, curating hip-hop’s legacy, and the power of Radio Armageddon
• 🎧 Keith Shocklee of the legendary Bomb ...
🔥 Women. Sports. Streetwear. The Game Has Changed. 🔥 On this episode of Sole Free, Harlan Friedman sits down with the visionary behind Unsweetened New York — Nora Neiterman — to talk game-changing fashion, custom jerseys for icons like Nicki Minaj, and why it’s finally time for female sports fans to get the drip they deserve. From oversized ProKeds to UBS Center collabs, this is where nostalgia meets next-gen style.
💬 Nora gets r...
25 YEARS LATER… John Hampson from Nine Days (yes, THE voice behind “Absolutely (Story of a Girl)”) joins Harlan on Sole Free for a no-holds-barred, nostalgic, and hilarious convo you won’t believe. From the sneakers he never got as a kid to the moment he unboxed his first major label deal, it’s a full-circle ride through music history, fatherhood, and surviving the industry — all with some pizza, blisters from Air Jordans, and a fe...
From selling cold brew out of a van to building one of the coolest lifestyle coffee brands in the game — Chris Vetter, founder of Sail Away Coffee, sits down with Harlan Friedman of Sole Free to talk hustle, culture, and how caffeine became the new currency of cool.
In this exclusive interview, they dive into:
• The real story behind Sail Away’s rise
• How coffee, fashion, and street culture collide
• Tips for turning passion into a...
What happens when two media powerhouses—crime journalist Bill Jensen and cultural icon Harlan Friedman—reunite to talk about their wild careers, the New York Mets, and the art of reinvention?
On this episode of Sole Free, we dive deep into Bill’s rise as a leading voice in unsolved crimes, his days breaking stories for the Long Island Press, and his shared history with Harlan at the legendary radio station WLIR—the station that ...
A very unique episode with a very spiritual prologue about a store in Brooklyn with Sole Free host, Harlan Friedman. From the Hasidic enclave of Crown Heights, Brooklyn to the celebrity world of Hollywood, Bellissimo Custom Hats is like no other custom hat store... Join co-founder Levi Chayo and Harlan as they chat about hats and their shared culture.
#mensstyle #hasidic #jewish #sneakers #solefree #trending #inspiration #creat...
We recently hosted an incredible collaborative event of art, music, taste and vibes at The Cake Don in Huntington, Long Island. On this week’s episode of Sole Free we will share highlights from the day including our sit down with DMC and The Cake Don.
#art #music #hiphop #rock #grafitti #food #sneakers #rundmc #dmc #thecakedon #solefree #cupcakes #baking #cookies #trending #inspiration #creator #queens #nyc
EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS: Harl...
On this week’s episode of Sole Free Harlan is interviewed by Hilary Star de Roy from the “Never Over the Hil” podcast. NOTH
features relatable conversations through the lens of style. Hear Harlan’s take on style. #streetculture #sneakers #Inspiration #solefree #nyc #style #trending
EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS: Harlan Friedman and Donna Drake
PRODUCER/EDITOR: Robin C. Adams
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On this week’s episode of Sole Free Harlan is joined by Dwight “Doc” Gooden. The two talk about Doc’s historic 1985 season, this year’s New York Mets team, the culinary delights at Citifield and the Yankees new grooming policy. The two also unveil the winners of this years Sole Free awards as well as make a surprise announcement!
#mets #yankees #baseball #streetculture #sneakers #Inspiration #solefree #nyc #awards #trending
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On this week’s episode of Sole Free Harlan is at New Jersey’s American Dream Mall for Pinstripe Pride 2025, a gathering of over 40 current and former NY Yankees legends brought to you by Hall of Fame signings to kick off the 2025 baseball season. The newest member of the National Baseball Hall of Fame CC Sabathia along with David Cone, Don Mattingly, Joe Girardi, Manny Ramirez, Nick Swisher, Oswaldo Canry, Spike Lee and others are ...
On this week’s episode of Sole Free Harlan is joined by The Cake Don, Don Donneruno. “The Don” is collaborating with Darryl “DMC” McDaniels of for the DMC Cupcake and a special day of art, music and culture including a panel moderated by Harlan. Street culture and how it shaped Don is the highlight of this chat. Stay tuned till the end for a very special surprise guest!
#rundmc #hiphop #queens #baking #streetculture#Inspiration
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On this week’s episode of Sole Free Harlan is joined by Jerome McCroy. Jerome shares the emotional journey of a Mets fan whose creation now stands in the Baseball Hall of Fame, a testament to his lifelong passion and perseverance. Discover how this craftsman's dedication and the creation of a unique art piece transformed their life, opening new doors and opportunities.
#BaseballDreams #MetsFan #mets #baseball #HallOfFame #Inspiratio...
On this week’s episode of Sole Free Harlan is joined by stylist and entrepreneur Daniel Solomon, who has worked with hundreds of athletes and musicians over the past 10 years and has built strong relationships within the industry. Dan is also the founder of Closet Tours, a unique shopping destination that offers exclusive access to the closets of your favorite athletes and other talents in the music, entertainment, and athletic ind...
The 2024 Sole Free Awards are here, and this year’s nominees reflect a dynamic intersection of sneakers, culture, and collaboration. From iconic footwear to groundbreaking partnerships, the awards celebrate the moments and innovators that shaped the past year. Additionally, this year we will be announcing the 4th Annual Sole Free Lifetime Achievement Award given to an individual whose contributions to the industry have forever chan...
"The Mouth of the South" Jimmy Hart is one of the most memorable managers not only in the the WWE, but all of professional wrestling. His name became known worldwide, with his outrageous suits and his prop of choice, the megaphone. Jimmy's contributions to wrestling go beyond just being a manager, as Jimmy Hart was also responsible for some of the best theme music in the wrestling business, writing theme songs such as the Shawn Mic...
In 2004 as “Lean Back” hit the charts and he famously licked the bottom of his Olympic Air Jordan 7 on an episode of MTV Cribs, Fat Joe forever cemented his impression in hip hop and sneaker culture iconography. Since then he’s had a slew of hit records, nominated for and won many awards, advocated Washington DC for patient transparency in health care, hosted awards shows, written a best selling book, performed all over the world, ...
This week on Sole Free Harlan is live from FanDuel’s NBA Top Off Experience from the iconic Gauchos gym in the bronx with all-time New York Knicks legend and NBA Hall of Famer Walt “Clyde” Fraizer, NYC basketball legend Rafer Alston, “NYC Point Gods” director Sam Eliad and the hosts of FanDuel TV’s “Run it Back” Michelle Beadle, Chandler Parsons and the NBA’s greatest sixth man of all time Lou Williams.
#nba #basketball #fandue...
This week on Sole Free Harlan sits down for a special conversation with Eric Haze. Last winter, we sat down for a conversation with this born and bred New Yorker whilst celebrating the 40th anniversary of the rise of fame as the fictitious character Shy Zoro in the hit flick Wild Style. Haze’s work runs the gamut including in many different forms including typographic, graffiti and apparel including his recent Manchester City colla...
This week on Sole Free Harlan sits down for a special conversation with Mister Kaves from inside his “Brooklyn Pop” interactive exhibit at Industry City in Brooklyn, NY. Mister Kaves' exploration began at a young age when he found that he had a natural talent for graffiti art and decided to develop that skill further, eventually branching out into other creative mediums like tattooing, music, and filmmaking. He is the ultimate stor...
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