Sole Free - Sneakers & Culture

Harlan Friedman
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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.

  1. May 21

    Sole Free - Sneakers & Culture - Dwight Gooden

    Dwight Gooden Gets REAL About Health, Nike, 1986 Mets & New York Culture | Sole Free Dwight “Doc” Gooden like you’ve NEVER seen him before. From the 1986 Mets… to becoming one of Nike’s FIRST superstar athletes… to opening up about health scares, family, addiction, sneakers, hip-hop, and what New York culture REALLY felt like in the 80s… This is more than a baseball interview. Doc talks: ⚾ 1986 Mets memories 👟 Getting his FIRST pair of Nikes 🎤 Run DMC, LL Cool J & Queens culture ❤️ His health and upcoming heart procedure 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family, grandkids & legacy 🍕 Yankees vs Mets stadium food debate 🔥 The REAL meaning behind “Doc” One of the funniest, most emotional and REAL conversations we’ve ever had on Sole Free. This is sneakers. This is culture. This is New York. #DwightGooden #Mets #SneakerCulture #Nike #1986Mets EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS: Harlan Friedman and Donna Drake PRODUCER/EDITOR: Robin C. Adams Follow for more NYC culture: @theofficialharlan & solefreeradio.com

    30 min

  2. May 14

    Sole Free - Sneakers & Culture - Eastbay founders Art Juedes and Rick Gering

    The Eastbay Founders Reveal How Sneaker Culture REALLY Started 👟🔥 Before SNKRS apps, shock drops, and sneaker influencers… there was Eastbay. 👟📬 On this episode of Sole Free, Harlan sits down with Eastbay founders Art Juedes and Rick Gering to talk about how a small catalog from Wisconsin became the blueprint for modern sneaker culture. From Michael Jordan and Run DMC to the rise of Nike, Adidas, retro sneakers, and sneaker hype — this conversation is a deep dive into the sneaker game before the internet existed. They reveal: 🔥 How Eastbay started 🔥 The truth about sneaker culture in the 80s & 90s 🔥 Why catalogs created sneaker hype 🔥 Early Air Jordans, Superstars & Iverson stories 🔥 What sneaker companies STILL don’t understand today Plus, all proceeds from The Book of Eastbay go toward fighting childhood cancer. Watch now if you grew up circling sneakers in the Eastbay catalog. 📖👟 #SoleFree #Eastbay #SneakerCulture #MichaelJordan #Nike EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS: Harlan Friedman and Donna Drake PRODUCER/EDITOR: Robin C. Adams Follow for more NYC culture: @theofficialharlan & solefreeradio.com

    22 min

  3. May 6

    Sole Free - Sneakers & Culture - Steve Schirripa

    Steve Schirripa’s Dog Went More Viral Than Him… 🐶😳 Sole Free is live in Brooklyn with Steve Schirripa… but somehow, his dog Willie Boy stole the entire show 🐶😳 From The Sopranos to viral moments, this episode covers: * How Willie Boy blew up (4M+ views) * The most underrated pizza in NYC 🍕 * Growing up in Brooklyn * Knicks fans… he had something to say 👀 We also hit Terina in Bay Ridge and a packed book signing the Bookmark Shoppe where fans showed up BIG. This is real NYC culture — no scripts, just stories. 🎥 Sole Free with Harlan Friedman — your home for sneakers and culture. 👇 COMMENT: Is Willie Boy officially more famous than Steve? #SteveSchirripa #TheSopranos #NYCPizza #Brooklyn #SoleFree EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS: Harlan Friedman and Donna Drake PRODUCER/EDITOR: Robin C. Adams Follow for more NYC culture: @theofficialharlan & solefreeradio.c

    18 min

  4. Apr 30

    Sole Free - Sneakers & Culture - Stéphane Matteau

    The Night New York Erupted 🗽 | 1994 Rangers Hero Tells the REAL Story One of the greatest moments in New York Rangers history… told by the man who lived it. In this episode of Sole Free, Harlan sits down with 1994 Stanley Cup hero Stéphane Matteau to relive the legendary Game 7 double overtime goal at Madison Square Garden that sent the Rangers to the Finals—and ultimately to a championship that still defines New York sports culture. From the chaos of that unforgettable night to what it truly felt like to win in New York City, Matteau shares stories you’ve never heard before… including the shocking truth behind that goal: 👉 “It was a lucky goal.” We also dive into: * What makes New York fans different 🗽 * Life after the Cup & carrying the legacy * Wild locker room stories & team culture * Why that 1994 run still means everything today If you’re a Rangers fan, a hockey fan, or just love iconic sports moments—this episode is for you. A special thank you to Polsky Sports and All Sportz in Melville, NY. 🎙️ Sole Free with Harlan — your home for sneakers, sports, and culture. #NYRangers #StanleyCup #HockeyHistory #SportsInterview #NYCSports EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS: Harlan Friedman and Donna Drake PRODUCER/EDITOR: Robin C. Adams Follow Harlan on Instagram and TikTok: theofficialharlan For more on Harlan Friedman and Sole Free: www.solefreeradio.com

    17 min

  5. Apr 26

    Sole Free - Sneakers & Culture - FGI Rising Star Awards

    HOT PINK UGGs, HIGH FASHION & RISING STARS 👀🔥 | Coco Rocha, Paige DeSorbo & More Go OFF at FGI Awards Sole Free with Harlan Friedman — your home for sneakers and culture. We pulled up to New York City for the Fashion Group International Rising Star Awards, where the future of fashion meets the icons shaping it right now. From legendary designers to next-gen tastemakers, this episode is packed with moments you don’t want to miss. 🎤 On the carpet, Harlan gets real with: * Alyce Panico on empowering the next generation * Paige DeSorbo claiming she started the HOT PINK UGG wave 👀 * Coco Rocha breaking down “hot dog chic” confidence * Fern Mallis on the grind behind fashion success * Sally Holmes predicting what’s next in style * Jeffrey Banks on why fashion is getting dressed up again * Ashtin Earle on custom Vans & stepping into the spotlight * Evan Hirsch representing the future of design 💥 From UGG debates to sneaker nostalgia, from runway legends to viral personalities, this is where culture, fashion, and energy collide. 💬 Standout moments: * “I was the FIRST to wear hot pink UGGs” 😂🔥 * The return of dressing up vs. street casual * How mentorship is shaping the next wave of designers * The real mindset behind confidence in fashion This is more than an awards show — it’s a snapshot of where style is headed next. 📍 Shot on location in NYC 🎥 Real moments. Real conversations. No scripts. ⸻ 🔔 SUBSCRIBE for more episodes of Sole Free — sneakers, culture, and the people shaping what’s next. ⸻ #SoleFree #NYCFashion #SneakerCulture #FashionInterview #ViralMoments EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS: Harlan Friedman and Donna Drake PRODUCER/EDITOR: Robin C. Adams Follow Harlan on Instagram and TikTok: theofficialharlan For more on Harlan Friedman and Sole Free: www.solefreeradio.com

    16 min

  6. Apr 9

    Sole Free - Sneakers & Culture - How St. John’s Turned Sneakers, Style & Pitino Into a CULTURE MACH

    St. John’s Athletic Director Eddie Kull joins Harlan on Sole Free to talk sneakers, Adidas, Rick Pitino, Queens culture, iconic St. John’s throwbacks, and how the Red Storm is building one of the hottest brands in college sports. From The Garden to game-day superstition, this is New York basketball, fashion, and culture all in one conversation. #StJohns #CollegeBasketball #RickPitino #NYCBasketball #solefree EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS: Harlan Friedman and Donna Drake PRODUCER/EDITOR: Robin C. Adams Follow Harlan on Instagram and TikTok: theofficialharlan For more on Harlan Friedman and Sole Free: www.solefreeradio.com

    41 min

  7. Apr 1

    Sole Free - Sneakers & Culture - Andrew Keegan

    Andrew Keegan Goes OFF on Acting, Tarantino & Heath Ledger 👀 | Sole Free LIVE We hit the world premiere of Cristi’s Case Crackers: Once Upon a Time on Clarentino’s Pilot at Thespis Theater in Astoria, Queens — and the cast brought the energy 🔥 From Andrew Keegan ("10 Things I Hate About You", "Party of Give", "7th Heaven") talking Heath Ledger vs Joaquin Phoenix… to Diana Uribe ("Jackie Brown", "California Dreams") on 90s nostalgia and live audiences… to a full cast breakdown of this wild Tarantino-inspired whodunit 👀 🎭 Murder mystery meets Tarantino vibes 🎤 Live theater energy hits different 👟 Sneakers, culture, and chaos — Sole Free style Tap in. This one’s got everything. #AndrewKeegan #Tarantino #solefree #TheaterLife #NYCEvents EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS: Harlan Friedman and Donna Drake PRODUCER/EDITOR: Robin C. Adams Follow Harlan on Instagram and TikTok: theofficialharlan For more on Harlan Friedman and Sole Free: www.solefreeradio.com

    24 min

  8. Mar 25

    Sole Free - Sneakers & Culture - Isabelle Harrison

    On this episode of Sole Free, Harlan Friedman is joined by special guest correspondent Donna Drake for a powerful and inspiring conversation with New York Liberty forward Isabelle Harrison. From being one of 12 siblings to carving out her own path in the WNBA, Isabelle opens up about the family foundation that shaped her, the influence of strong women in her life, and the mindset it takes to step into the professional ranks fully prepared. She shares what it means to represent not just her team, but women athletes everywhere—bringing passion, purpose, and positivity to the game. The conversation goes beyond basketball—touching on joy, community impact, philanthropy, and the evolving connection between sports and media. Plus, a fun moment you won’t expect involving basketball tricks and media day pressure. This is what Sole Free is all about—real conversations, real stories, and the culture that connects it all. Tap in. This one hits different. #SoleFree #WNBA #IsabelleHarrison #NewYorkLiberty #WomensSports EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS: Harlan Friedman and Donna Drake PRODUCER/EDITOR: Robin C. Adams Follow Harlan on Instagram and TikTok: theofficialharlan For more on Harlan Friedman and Sole Free: www.solefreeradio.com

    4 min
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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.

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  • Creator
    Harlan Friedman
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    351
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Harlan Friedman

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