Sole Free - Sneakers & Culture

We’re coming to you from the 33rd Annual Hamptons International Film Festival, where Hollywood meets the Hamptons for one unforgettable weekend of film, fashion, and storytelling magic. Actress Sydney Sweeney stepped onto the red carpet to celebrate her knockout performance in “Christy,” where she transforms into a fierce underdog boxer. In our exclusive interview, Sydney opens up about her intens...

The 9th Annual Bernie Williams Celebrity Softball Game brought together athletes, musicians, and celebrities for a day of fun — all in support of arts education at the Ridgefield Playhouse in Connecticut. Hosted by Sole Free’s own Harlan Friedman, this event was packed with unforgettable moments — from Yankees legends taking the field to hilarious fan interviews with the Twin Stripe Reporters and...

From a Bathroom Studio to Sotheby’s & Tribeca 🎨🔥 | Danny Cortes Full Interview Brooklyn’s own Danny Cortes went from creating miniatures in an out-of-order bathroom during COVID to Sotheby’s auctions, Tribeca Film Festival, Paris, Japan, Puerto Rico — and beyond. 🌍 In this exclusive Sole Free interview, Danny shares his incredible journey: • His first miniature, The Ice Box, and how it “sav...

The energy at Tribeca was unmatched this year 🔥 — and Sole Free was right in the middle of it. ✨ Ty Dolla $ign opens up about his powerful new film Still Free TC, the sequel to Free TC, shining light on his brother’s wrongful imprisonment and the urgent need for prison reform. His story is raw, emotional, and inspiring — a true must-watch moment. 👑 Slick Rick the Ruler proves why he’s still one...

🚨 What if we told you hip hop’s real roots weren’t just the Bronx… but Long Island? 🚨 From Rakim to De La Soul, Public Enemy to Biz Markie — Strong Island raised a generation that changed the world. 🌍 🔥 From Long Island to Tribeca – Hip Hop’s Hidden Chapter Gets Its Spotlight! 🔥 We hit the red carpet at Tribeca Festival 2025 for the world premiere of The Sixth Borough 🎬 — a powerful new docu...

What happens when baseball, hip-hop, art, and New York street culture come together on one Williamsburg corner? 🗽 On this episode of Sole Free, Harlan sits down at the legendary Pinstripe Pride wall by attorney-turned-artist Matthew Eller, who reimagined 50 iconic Yankees baseball cards as wheatpaste art. Joining the conversation are: ⚾ Chuck Knoblauch – 4x World Series Champion 🎨 Danny Cortes...

We hit the beach in Southampton for a very special night — the 20th Anniversary screening of John Turturro’s cult-classic Romance & Cigarettes! 🎉 Presented on John’s personal 35mm print, this one-of-a-kind event at the Southampton Playhouse brought together film lovers and the local community for an unforgettable cinematic experience. 🎤 Featuring exclusive interviews with: • 🎬 John Turturro (Wr...

“Brooklyn just threw the ULTIMATE hip-hop block party — and everyone from DJ Hurricane to the OG B-Boys pulled up to honor MCA, Jam Master Jay, and Ricky Powell.” 🎤 From Coney Island with Love: MCA • Jam Master Jay • Ricky Powell – LEGENDS LIVE FOREVER 🎤🔥 Brooklyn showed OUT for one of the most epic hip-hop celebrations of the year — a day dedicated to the legacies of MCA (Beastie Boys), Jam Ma...

🏰 Celebs Take Over Oheka Castle! 🎯 Ja Rule. Cuba Gooding Jr. Johnny Bananas. Onyx. The Money Team. Shark Tank’s Kevin Harrington. From the Great Gatsby Party to the blacktop carpet, it’s the most ICONIC night in sneakers, hip-hop, & celebrity culture — all for cancer research. 💥 LISTEN NOW before this blows up → Join Harlan Friedman as he chops it up with legends & icons: 🔥 Ja Rule – Queens ro...

Anderson .Paak Takes Over Tribeca with K-POPS | Exclusive Interviews & Behind-the-Scenes Magic Anderson .Paak just made his directorial debut at ​⁠​⁠ 2025 — and Sole Free was there for every iconic moment at the world premiere of K-POPS. 🎬✨ From breaking boundaries in music with Silk Sonic to now blending family, hip-hop, and K-culture in film, Anderson opens up about the emotional inspiration b...

Get the ultimate backstage pass with Sole Free as we hit the set of Gravesend Season 3! 🎥 Harlan hangs with Shaquille O’Neal, Big Time Tommie, Chuck Zito, and series creator Willie DeMeo for a raw, behind-the-scenes look at one of the most talked-about mob dramas on TV. From Shaq’s larger-than-life presence to Big Time Tommie’s legendary energy, you won’t believe what went down when the cameras s...

Eddie Vedder Like You’ve Never Seen Him — Fighting to Cure EB | Tribeca 2025 Pearl Jam fans—this one’s for you. At the Tribeca 2025 world premiere of A Matter of Time, Eddie Vedder steps off the stage and onto the red carpet to shine a light on one of the world’s rarest and most painful diseases: Epidermolysis Bullosa (EB). Co-founding the EB Research Partnership, Eddie has dedicated his heart and...

Hip-hop LEGENDS collide in this unforgettable interview from Tribeca Festival 2025! 🎥 Watch as Mark Ronson drops exclusive stories from his WLIR radio days visiting Harlan in studio, upcoming memoir Night People, and working 5 nights a week in NYC during the golden era of DJ culture. 🎶 Then, Wyclef Jean blesses us with his wisdom on timeless music, Quincy Jones, and why Hips Don’t Lie is still u...

Fanatics Fest 2025 was more than just a convention — it was a cultural takeover. And Sole Free had the all-access pass 🎟️. 🎤 UNREAL LINEUP: • Derek Jeter talks Dave Winfield • Eli Manning drops his favorite card: Darryl Strawberry • DJ Khaled flexes Jordans & shouts out Long Island Italian spots • Gary Vee opens VeeFriends packs and relives his 1984 Topps Mattingly chase • Logan Paul picks his dr...

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...

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...

🔥 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...

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,...

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 colli...

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 radi...

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 #solefre...

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 #q...

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 Follow Harlan on Instagram...

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 #sole...

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, Oswal...