Fanatics Fest 2026 PART 1 🔥 Jeff Hamilton, King Saladeen, KAWS x Yankees, Artist Alley & More!

Fanatics Fest 2026 is HERE, and Sole Free with Harlan Friedman takes you inside the biggest celebration of sports, sneakers, art, fashion, and culture—live from the Jacob K. Javits Center in New York City.

In Part 1, Harlan goes behind the scenes with some of the biggest names shaping sports culture today.

🔥 Featuring exclusive interviews with:

* Jeff Hamilton on his iconic New York Knicks Championship jacket, Jordan legacy, and a surprise sneaker tease.

* Fanatics’ Andy on the historic KAWS x New York Yankees & Los Angeles Dodgers collaboration.

* Artist Alley spotlights with Alex Alpert, Caviar, JPO, and King Saladeen.

* Stories behind one-of-one artwork signed by legends like Tom Brady, Aaron Judge, Barry Sanders, and more.

* Conversations about sneakers, creativity, sports memorabilia, and the future of collectible culture.

From exclusive jackets and jerseys to custom artwork and unforgettable stories, this is the side of Fanatics Fest you won’t see anywhere else.

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EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS: Harlan Friedman and Donna Drake

PRODUCER/EDITOR: Robin C. Adams

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Sean Ono Lennon Reveals the 10-Year Journey Behind His Tribeca Film

Sean Ono Lennon opens up about the 10-year journey behind his directorial debut, the creative influence of Yoko Ono, and why he’s never been afraid to push beyond music. We also go behind the scenes of threeASFOUR: Full Circle, the inspiring Tribeca Festival documentary celebrating the visionary fashion collective whose message of creativity, friendship, and cultural unity is changing the world—one design at a time.

🎥 Interviewed by Harlan Friedman on Sole Free, where sneakers, fashion, art, music, and culture collide.

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EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS: Harlan Friedman and Donna Drake

PRODUCER/EDITOR: Robin C. Adams

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PELE Called Him “The Prince” | Clyde Best on Breaking Barriers & Changing Soccer Forever

Before today’s global soccer stars, there was Clyde Best. In this exclusive Sole Free interview, the West Ham United legend shares the unforgettable moment Pelé told him, “I am the king. You’re now the prince,” reflects on breaking racial barriers in English football, helping build the game in America through the NASL, why every generation deserves its own GOAT and his new biopic, "Clyde Best: Transforming the Beautiful Game."

If you love soccer history, inspiring stories, and conversations with true pioneers, this is an episode you won’t want to miss.

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EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS: Harlan Friedman and Donna Drake

PRODUCER/EDITOR: Robin C. Adams

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King Saladeen Tells the Story Behind His Most Personal Collaboration Yet | Lotto x World Cup Exclusive

King Saladeen is one of the most influential artists redefining the intersection of sports, sneakers, fashion, and contemporary art—and this conversation goes far beyond a collaboration.

Recorded inside the exclusive Lotto Café at New York City’s Brownstone Social Club during the World Cup festivities, King Saladeen opens up about the deeply personal meaning behind his limited-edition Lotto jersey and soccer ball, the emotional tribute hidden in the design, and why his late grandmother continues to inspire everything he creates.

We also dive into:
⚽ The story behind the iconic 04/27 jersey number
🎨 How he went from walking away from his job to collaborating with global brands
🏀 Growing up as an athlete and designing jerseys before anyone believed in him
👟 Philly sneaker culture vs. New York sneaker culture
🔥 The inspiration behind his collectible World Cup soccer ball
🖼️ Fanatics Fest, Project 70, murals, collectibles, and what’s next
🥩 The ultimate debate: Philly cheesesteak or New York pizza?

This isn’t just an interview about sneakers or art—it’s about legacy, family, creativity, and betting on yourself.

If you’re passionate about sneaker culture, collectibles, sports, streetwear, or the stories behind today’s biggest creators, this is an episode you don’t want to miss.

👇 What surprised you most about King Saladeen’s journey? Let us know in the comments.

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EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS: Harlan Friedman and Donna Drake

PRODUCER/EDITOR: Robin C. Adams

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Muhammad Ali’s Grandson Nico Ali Walsh Fights to Protect the Ali Act. Sole Free with Harlan Friedman

Nico Ali Walsh joins Harlan Friedman on Sole Free from the rooftop of Spring Studios during the 2026 Tribeca Festival for a powerful conversation about boxing, legacy, justice and what it truly means to carry the Ali name.

The grandson of Muhammad Ali opens up about growing up with “The Greatest” as the only grandfather he ever knew, why his proudest fight may be happening outside the ring, and why he refuses to stay silent as the future of the Muhammad Ali Boxing Reform Act becomes a major issue in combat sports.

Nico speaks candidly about fighter rights, Zuffa Boxing, Dana White, the UFC model, his testimony in Washington, D.C., and why he believes boxing must remain a sport where fighters are protected from exploitation.

He also reflects on the remarkable parallels between his own journey and his grandfather’s — more than 50 years after Muhammad Ali stood before the government over injustice, Nico now finds himself speaking before that same government in defense of fighters’ rights.

Plus, the conversation takes some unexpected turns:

🥊 Why Nico wants the WBC green belt

🗽 Why New York beats Las Vegas when it comes to fashion

🏀 How an unbelievable Knicks comeback made him a fan for life

👟 His experience at Supreme in SoHo

🎬 His love of film and studying film at UNLV

🇺🇸 His thoughts on a UFC event at the White House

📸 And a deeply personal surprise involving never-before-seen photographs of Muhammad Ali

This is more than a boxing interview. It’s a conversation about legacy, dignity, human rights, fame, money, family and what it means to stand for something bigger than yourself.

“I will not go down without a fight.”

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EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS: Harlan Friedman and Donna Drake

PRODUCER/EDITOR: Robin C. Adams

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🔥 London Brown Breaks Down the Power Universe | Ghost, Tommy, 50 Cent & Raising Kanan

🔥 Who would London Brown take into battle: Ghost, Tommy, Tariq, or Kanan? The answer might surprise you.

In this exclusive Sole Free with Harlan Friedman interview, London Brown (Marvin Thomas from Power Book III: Raising Kanan) sits down in the heart of New York City to talk about everything from the Power Universe to sneakers, style, food, and working alongside some of Hollywood’s biggest stars.

In this conversation, London discusses:

* His choice between Ghost, Tommy, Tariq, and Kanan

* Why Raising Kanan has become one of TV’s most addictive shows

* Working with 50 Cent and why he’s one of the smartest people in entertainment

* Behind-the-scenes stories from Power Book III: Raising Kanan

* What it was like starring alongside Dwayne Johnson on Ballers

* His favorite sneakers growing up and the pairs he finally owns today

* Fashion on set, favorite New York restaurants, and life beyond the screen

If you’re a fan of the Power Universe, sneaker culture, hip-hop, or great interviews, this is one you won’t want to miss.

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EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS: Harlan Friedman and Donna Drake

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Hip-hop royalty pulled up to Tribeca.

Sole Free’s Harlan Friedman hit the red carpet for the world premiere of “Trinity: The Story of The LOX,” the powerful new documentary from Mass Appeal celebrating the legendary journey of Jadakiss, Styles P, and Sheek Louch.

In this exclusive red carpet special, hear from:

🔥 The LOX (Jadakiss, Styles P & Sheek Louch)

🔥 Raekwon of Wu-Tang Clan

🔥 Kid Capri

🔥 Rome Streetz

🔥 Peter Bittenbender (Mass Appeal)

🔥 Peter Scalettar

🔥 Executive Producer Christy Clifford

Topics include:

• The brotherhood behind The LOX

• What it means to premiere at Tribeca

• Hip-hop legacy and New York culture

• Raekwon’s first memories of The LOX

• Kid Capri on legendary NYC nightlife

• Rome Streetz on joining Mass Appeal alongside Nas and hip-hop icons

• Why The LOX remain one of the most respected groups in rap history

From Yonkers to the world, this documentary captures one of hip-hop’s greatest stories of loyalty, resilience, and brotherhood.

If you’re a fan of The LOX, Wu-Tang Clan, Nas, Biggie, Ruff Ryders, Bad Boy Records, or classic New York hip-hop, this is a conversation you don’t want to miss.

🎥 Interviewed by Harlan Friedman

🎤 Sole Free

📍 Tribeca Festival

🎬 Trinity: The Story of The LOX

🏙️ New York City

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EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS: Harlan Friedman and Donna Drake

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Al Pacino, DJ Khaled & Kiki Layne Hit Tribeca for Killing Castro Premiere

Sole Free is live from the Tribeca Festival red carpet for Killing Castro, the feature directorial debut of Eif Rivera.

From music videos and street culture to the big screen, Eif’s journey comes full circle with a powerhouse cast and major support from Al Pacino, DJ Khaled, Kiki Layne, Sean Pecas and more.

We talk Pacino stories, Bronx dreams, fashion, sneakers, 388 shoutouts, and the untold true story behind Killing Castro.

This is more than a premiere. This is culture, cinema, loyalty and legacy.

Watch now on Sole Free with Harlan Friedman — your home for sneakers and culture.

🎥 Hosted by Harlan Friedman

🎤 Sole Free – Your Home for Sneakers & Culture

EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS: Harlan Friedman and Donna Drake

PRODUCER/EDITOR: Robin C. Adams

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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

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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

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