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.

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#NYRangers #StanleyCup #HockeyHistory #SportsInterview #NYCSports

EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS: Harlan Friedman and Donna Drake

PRODUCER/EDITOR: Robin C. Adams

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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.

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EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS: Harlan Friedman and Donna Drake

PRODUCER/EDITOR: Robin C. Adams

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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

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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

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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

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The sports card world is exploding—and the legends are still at the center of it.

In this episode of Sole Free with Harlan Friedman, we head to Shoreline Sports Cards in Port Washington to talk collecting, sneakers, and sports culture with NBA legend Larry Johnson.

From growing up idolizing Dr. J and Moses Malone, to becoming the #1 overall NBA Draft pick and the face of Converse’s iconic Grandmama campaign, Larry Johnson breaks down how the game—and the collectibles world—has evolved.

We also talk with longtime athlete appearance expert Lawrence Davis about how Fanatics is transforming the athlete-to-fan experience, why in-person meetups still matter, and why the sports card hobby is bigger than ever.

Plus:

• The player Lawrence Davis dreamed of meeting growing up 👀

• Larry Johnson’s sneaker origin story

• The truth about the sports card boom

• Knicks nostalgia and NBA legends

• Larry Johnson’s favorite food city (spoiler: New York wins)

If you love sports cards, sneakers, and the culture around the game, this episode is for you.

Welcome to Sole Free — your home for sneakers and culture.

#SportsCards

#LarryJohnson

#NBACollectors

#SneakerCulture

#CardCollecting

EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS: Harlan Friedman and Donna Drake

PRODUCER/EDITOR: Robin C. Adams

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Michael Rubin on the Future of Sports Cards | Sneak Peak of Fanatics Fest 2026 | Topps Rip Night

The hobby is officially BACK.

On this episode of Sole Free with Harlan Friedman, we head to Topps Rip Night at Long Island Sports Cards in Albertson, New York, where collectors, fans, and some major names in the sports world come together to celebrate the culture of trading cards.

Harlan sits down with Long Island Sports Cards owner Jonathan Chasen to talk about how the hobby has evolved from flea markets and folding tables into a full community experience for collectors of all ages.

Then things get even bigger when Fanatics CEO Michael Rubin stops by to talk about the explosive growth of sports cards, the rise of athlete collectors, and what fans can expect at the next Fanatics Fest.

We also dive into nostalgia — from the cards everyone chased growing up like Mickey Mantle, Ken Griffey Jr., and Don Mattingly, to the sneakers that defined a generation.

This is the intersection of sports, sneakers, culture, and collectibles.

Welcome to Sole Free — your home for sneakers and culture.

👟 Topics in this episode

• ​⁠Topps Rip Night 2026

• The rise of sports card collecting

• Michael Rubin on Fanatics and Fanatics Fest

• The chase for iconic cards

• Sneaker culture and nostalgia

• The future of the hobby

📍 Location

Long Island Sports Cards ​⁠

Albertson, New York

#SportsCards

#Topps

#Fanatics

#CardCollectors

#SoleFree

EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS: Harlan Friedman and Donna Drake

PRODUCER/EDITOR: Robin C. Adams

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The Sole Free Awards celebrate the biggest moments in sneakers, music, fashion, and culture, and this year’s celebration brought together legendary voices who helped shape the culture.

Special appearances from Posdnuos (De La Soul), Chuck D, Fat Joe, Nigel Sylvester and Mark Ronson helped honor the artists, innovators, and collaborations that pushed culture forward in 2026.

From Sneaker of the Year to Most Stylish New Yorker and the Lifetime Achievement Award, the Sole Free Awards spotlight the creators who continue to inspire the worlds of hip-hop, sneakers, and street culture.

🏆 2026 Sole Free Award Winners

• Lifetime Achievement Award — Mark Ronson

• Most Stylish New Yorker — Fat Joe

• Moment of the Year — Chuck D (Live at Rough Trade NYC)

• Legend Has It — Mass Appeal x Marvel Comics

• Sneaker of the Year — Nigel Sylvester x Air Jordan 4 “Brick by Brick”

• Food Collaboration of the Year — Nigel Sylvester x McDonald’s

Featuring special appearances from Posdnuos of De La Soul, Chuck D, Fat Joe, Nigel Sylvester and Mark Ronson, this episode celebrates the artists and innovators who keep the culture moving.

👟 Sole Free — Your Home for Sneakers & Culture

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#ChuckD

#MarkRonson

#DeLaSoul

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#Jordan4

#NigelSylvester

#StreetCulture

#AirJordan4

#Sneakerheads

#NYCulture

#HipHopLegends

#SneakerAwards

#SoleFreeAwards

EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS: Harlan Friedman and Donna Drake

PRODUCER/EDITOR: Robin C. Adams

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Anderson .Paak on K-Pops! Premiere, Silk Sonic Impact & Filming With His Son 🎬🔥 | Sole Free

The week K-Pops! hits theaters, revisit this exclusive red carpet conversation with ​⁠ as he breaks down how quarantine with his son turned into a full-length feature film.

If you love:

🎵 Silk Sonic

👟 Sneaker culture

🎬 Film premieres

👨‍👦 Father-son stories

This one hits different.

👇 Drop a comment:

Are you seeing K-Pops! opening weekend?

#AndersonPaak #KPops #KPopsMovie #SilkSonic #FilmTok #SoleFree #SneakerCulture #HipHopMedia

EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS: Harlan Friedman and Donna Drake

PRODUCER/EDITOR: Robin C. Adams

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Luis Guzman Inspires Middle School Students | Media Day at Robert Finley Middle School (Glen Cove, NY)

Actor Luis Guzman visited Robert M. Finley Middle School in Glen Cove, New York for a powerful media day focused on storytelling, interviewing, podcasting, and creative confidence.

Presented by FAME (Friends of the Arts & Music Education), this special event gave middle school students hands-on experience with real media training while learning life lessons about humility, teamwork, and following your dreams.

🎥 Featured Interviews

• Beth Corets, President of FAME

• Cemí Guzman, Actor & Producer

• Alexa Doeschner, Superintendent of Schools

• Luis Guzman, Actor (Carlito’s Way, Oz, Wednesday)

• Isabella DeLuca, 7th Grade Student & Aspiring Actress

From Hollywood career advice to student voices stepping into the spotlight, this day showed how arts education and mentorship can shape the next generation of creators.

Hosted by Harlan for Sole Free and The Donna Drake Show.

📍 Location: Glen Cove, Long Island, NY

🎬 Topics: Media Training, Film, Acting, Arts Education, Student Inspiration

#LuisGuzman

#ArtsEducation

#MediaTraining

#GlenCoveNY

#MiddleSchool

#FilmEducation

#ActingAdvice

#StudentCreators

#SoleFree

#DonnaDrakeShow

EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS: Harlan Friedman and Donna Drake

PRODUCER/EDITOR: Robin C. Adams

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