It’s the SEASON PREMIERE of SOLE FREE and we’re kicking it off the only way that makes sense—live from the Got Sole NYC Sneaker Convention.

We hit the floor, turned the cameras on, and let the culture talk. Pulling up with Fat Joe, Nigel Sylvester, Jim Jones, and more—talking sneakers, NYC energy, legacy, and what’s actually moving the streets right now.

No scripts. No filters. Just real conversations, real opinions, and real culture—straight from the convention floor.

New season. Same soul.

Welcome back to SOLE FREE.

👇 In the comments:

Who set the tone for the season?

#SoleFree #SeasonPremiere #GotSole #SneakerCulture #NYCCulture #HipHopCulture #StreetCulture #SneakerHeads #Streetwear #CultureInRealTime

EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS: Harlan Friedman and Donna Drake

PRODUCER/EDITOR: Robin C. Adams

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Sole Free Awards 2025 Nominees Revealed 🏆 Sneakers, Culture & NYC Legends

This week on Sole Free, we’re bringing together family, culture, and community to officially reveal the 2025 Sole Free Award nominees — and we’re doing it with some of our closest friends from the New York food world.

Joining us for this special episode:

• Sal & Matthew Sorrentino of 388 Italian Restaurant

• Anthony, Mario & Emilio Jr. of Emilio’s Ballato

• The Cake Don 🍰

Together, we break down the most talked-about names and moments across sneakers, culture, collaborations, food, and New York style.

🏆 2025 SOLE FREE AWARD NOMINEES

👟 Sneaker of the Year

• Awake x Air Jordan 5 “Arctic Pink”

• Nigel Sylvester x Air Jordan 4 “Brick by Brick”

• Nike P-6000 by Miles Chamley-Watson

• Pharrell x adidas Adistar Jellyfish “Orange”

🎤 Sole Free Moment of the Year

• Chuck D at Rough Trade NYC

• Eddie Vedder at the Tribeca Festival

• Nas & Posdnuos launching Legend Has It at NYCC

• Sydney Sweeney at the Hamptons Film Festival

🤝 Collaboration of the Year

• Audemars Piguet x KAWS “Companion Royal Oak”

• Eastside Golf x Nike Air Max Plus “Take Flight”

• Local Hoops x St. John’s Basketball

• Marvel Comics x Mass Appeal

🍔 Food Collab of the Year

• Kith Treats x Kellogg’s Frosted Flakes 🐯

• McDonald’s x Nigel Sylvester “Employee of the Month”

• Popeyes x Tequila Don Julio

• Kith x Katz’s Delicatessen

🗽 Most Stylish New Yorker

• Action Bronson

• A$AP Rocky

• Fat Joe

• Spike Lee

This episode is a love letter to New York, to culture, and to the people pushing it forward — from the kitchen to the court to the streets.

👇 Drop your picks in the comments and let us know who you think should take home the hardware.

#SoleFree

#SoleFreeAwards

#SneakerOfTheYear

#NYCCulture

#StreetCulture

#SneakerCommunity

#FoodMeetsCulture

#NewYorkStyle

#HipHopCulture

#2025Awards

EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS: Harlan Friedman and Donna Drake

PRODUCER/EDITOR: Robin C. Adams

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CHRISTMAS AT VINCENT’S CLAM BAR HITS DIFFERENT 🦞🎄

This week on Sole Free, Harlan pulls up to the legendary Vincent’s Clam Bar on Long Island for a full-on Christmas tradition takeover with Bobby Marisi. From the Feast of the 7 Fishes to family memories in Ozone Park, Queens—this episode is packed with heart, history, and serious seafood energy.

We dive into:

✅ The real meaning behind the Feast of the 7 Fishes

✅ How Vincent’s moves over 2,000 holiday trays every season

✅ Italian Christmas traditions, smells, sauces & family memories

✅ Vincent’s famous mild, medium & hot sauces—now inside Walmart across Long Island and expanding to Florida

✅ Sneaker talk with rare Adidas St. John’s player-edition heat

✅ Catering for St. John’s University basketball & beyond

This episode is pure holiday soul—tradition, gratitude, food, sneakers, and New York culture all on one table. Whether you celebrate with clams, latkes, or both… this one’s for you.

Peace on Earth. Goodwill to all. And always—Sole Free.

#SoleFree #FeastOfTheSevenFishes #ItalianChristmas #VincentClamBar #FoodieHoliday #NYCFood #LongIslandEats #SneakerCulture #AdidasSneakers #HolidayTraditions #ChristmasVibes #SeafoodLovers #ItalianAmerican #FamilyTraditions #WalmartFinds #StJohnsBasketball

EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS: Harlan Friedman and Donna Drake

PRODUCER/EDITOR: Robin C. Adams

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SOLE FREE CHRISTMAS SPECIAL w/ Darryl “DMC” McDaniels!

Inside “Darryl’s Christmas in Hollis” – The Message, The Memories, The Magic.

This week on Sole Free, we’re in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn at the legendary, independently owned The BookMark Shoppe for a holiday celebration like no other — the official book signing for Darryl’s Christmas in Hollis, the brand-new children’s book from hip-hop icon Darryl “DMC” McDaniels of RUN-DMC.

Join Harlan as he sits down with DMC to talk about:

🔥 The real meaning behind the book — inclusivity, unity, culture & kindness

🔥 Holiday traditions from Hollis to Brooklyn

🔥 His most iconic Christmas memories (yes… the bike AND the Big Jim camper)

🔥 How food, music, and customs connect all cultures

🔥 Why representation matters in children’s literature

🔥 The incredible educators who helped shape the book

🔥 And the world’s greatest Christmas cookies (just ask Santa 😆)

Plus:

📚 A spotlight on The Bookmark Shoppe—a 23-year Brooklyn staple supporting authors, kids, communities & nationwide shipping

🎁 Fun moments with Angelina, one of the shop’s superstar young readers

🎄 A special holiday gift exchange that brings out BIG nostalgia

Whether you’re a RUN-DMC fan, a sneakerhead, a book lover, or just love great Christmas stories… this episode brings ALL the holiday vibes.

Hit LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and drop your favorite childhood holiday memory below! 🎅🏽✨

Happy Holidays from Harlan, DMC, and the entire Sole Free fam. ❤️💚

#DMC #RunDMC #ChristmasInHollis #SoleFree #Harlan #BookSigning #Brooklyn #HolidaySpecial #HipHopLegends #Christmas2025 #ChildrenBooks #BookmarkShoppe

EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS: Harlan Friedman and Donna Drake

PRODUCER/EDITOR: Robin C. Adams

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Inside NYFW: Comedians, Creators, Singers & Cool Runnings Legend Doug E. Doug on Sole Free

Step inside New York Fashion Week with Harlan Friedman and Sole Free as we run through one of the wildest episodes yet — comedians Jessie Jolles & Lauren Hope Krass, the incredible Brett Landin, and the one and only Doug E. Doug from Cool Runnings.

From a custom dollhouse purse reveal, to real talk about comedy, fashion, music, and legacy — plus Doug E. Doug dropping gems about life, inspiration, and the underdog spirit that made Cool Runnings iconic for generations.

📍 Shot at Gallery Chang, NYC ​⁠

🎙 Hosted by Harlan Friedman — “Your Home for Sneakers & Culture”

If you love fashion, comedy, culture, sneakers, and legendary film moments, this is your episode.

#NYFW2025 #SoleFree #DougEDoug #CoolRunnings #FashionWeek #NYCFashion #ComedyInterview #BrettLandon #StreetCulture #HarlanFriedman

EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS: Harlan Friedman and Donna Drake

PRODUCER/EDITOR: Robin C. Adams

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For more on Harlan Friedman and Sole Free: www.solefreeradio.com

A cappella meets the NFL on the Tribeca 2025 red carpet 🎤🏈🔥

Harlan hits New York City for the world premiere of JUST SING — the uplifting new documentary following the USC SoCal Vocals as they chase the crown at the world’s biggest a cappella competition! 🌍🏆

We sit down with:

✨ Angelique Molina & AB Trotone – Directors bringing this musical journey to life

🎶 James Righton – Composer (Klaxons) revealing the sound behind the score

🎤 Janina Colucci, Dylan, Lily & The SoCal Vocals – Freshmen turned FILM STARS

🏈 Isaiah Pola-Mao – NFL Las Vegas Raiders safety & proud USC Trojan talking Cali culture, legacy & HAIR debates 😎

PLUS: A surprise Empire State of Mind performance on the carpet 🗽🔥

This episode is a celebration of music, ambition & dreams coming true — from USC classrooms ➜ Tribeca spotlight. ❤️🎬

📍 ​⁠ Tribeca

🎙 Hosted by ​⁠Harlan Friedman

🎥 Sole Free x ​⁠Donna Drake Show

👇 COMMENT 👇

Which USC song should they perform live next? 🎶

Subscribe for more exclusive interviews, sneaker culture, and rising star spotlights! 🔔

#JustSing #Tribeca2025 #SoleFree #DonnaDrakeShow #SoCalVocals #USC #Acapella #FilmPremiere #MusicDocumentary #RedCarpet #LasVegasRaiders #IsaiahPolaMao #JaninaColucci #EmpireStateOfMind #NYCFilm #DreamBig #NewYorkCity #USCTrojans #NFLStars #MusicalJourney #BehindTheScenes #FestivalPremiere #SingersOfTikTok #MusicLovers #FutureStars

EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS: Harlan Friedman and Donna Drake

PRODUCER/EDITOR: Robin C. Adams

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For more on Harlan Friedman and Sole Free: www.solefreeradio.com

Marvel x Mass Appeal: Legend Has It — Nas & Posdnous Unite!

Hip-hop meets Marvel Comics in Legend Has It — the groundbreaking collab between Mass Appeal and Marvel celebrating 50 years of hip-hop! 🎤💥

We caught up with Nas and Posdnous from De La Soul as they talk legacy, lyricism, and seeing hip-hop heroes turned into real-life comic icons.

From Queensbridge to the Marvel Universe — this is HISTORY. 🌍✨

📍 Location: New York Comic Con 2025

#Nas #DeLaSoul #Marvel #MassAppeal #LegendHasIt #HipHop50 #MarvelComics #ComicCon2025 #Posdnuos #NativeTongues #HipHopCulture #SoleFree #NYC #NasirJones #GoldenEraHipHop #ComicsCulture #MarvelxMassAppeal

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EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS: Harlan Friedman and Donna Drake

PRODUCER/EDITOR: Robin C. Adams

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For more on Harlan Friedman and Sole Free: www.solefreeradio.com

SOLE FREE x COMIC CON 2025 — THE ULTIMATE HIP-HOP & POP CULTURE MASH-UP 🔥 | DMC • NAS • POS

Welcome to the FIRST-EVER Sole Free Live from New York Comic Con — where hip-hop culture, comic book legends, streetwear, sneakers, and pure nostalgia collide inside the legendary Jacob Javits Center.

👟 Hosted by Harlan Friedman (Sole Free)

🎤 Featuring ICONS:

• DMC (Run-DMC) — Comics, Cookies, Coffee & NEW MUSIC w/ Travis Barker, Duff McKagan + more

• NAS — Queensbridge to Marvel superhero mode

• POS (De La Soul) — From Long Island to the pages of a comic book

Plus: Danny Cortes, Czarface, Stranger Comics, Def Jam Café, Nerds Clothing, King of the Hill creators, a sneak peak at Mercy, an AI-themed thriller starring Chris Pratt, from the producer of Oppenheimer, a film on of cosplay & MORE

🌀 Hip-Hop meets Comic Culture

👀 Exclusive sneak peeks, rare merch, custom art, sneaker drops, grails & behind-the-scenes moments

💬 From childhood comic dreams → to being ON the cover of one

📍 Shot on the floor of Comic Con 2025

💥 20,000+ steps. Unlimited culture. One legendary episode.

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🔔 SUBSCRIBE for more sneaker culture, hip-hop legends, streetwear exclusives & iconic interviews

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🎧 Streaming everywhere: iHeartRadio, Spotify, Apple, Amazon & more

#ComicCon2025 #SoleFree #RunDMC #Nas #DeLaSoul #HipHop50 #SneakerCulture #NYCComicCon #Zarface #DannyCortez #DefJam #StreetCulture #PopCulture #JacobJavitsCenter #HarlanFriedman #cosplay #HipHopIcons #MarvelxHipHop #NerdCulture #FromHollisToHeroes #NYC #Comics #QueensBridgeToComics #marvel

EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS: Harlan Friedman and Donna Drake

PRODUCER/EDITOR: Robin C. Adams

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For more on Harlan Friedman and Sole Free: www.solefreeradio.com

Inside the Siegelman Stable x Knicks Drop at MSG | Exclusive Behind the Scenes with Max Siegelman & Sole Free

This very special episode of Sole Free with ​⁠Harlan Friedman takes you behind the scenes with Max Siegelman of ​⁠Siegelman Stable — straight from his SoHo pop-up to Madison Square Garden for one of New York’s most anticipated releases: the Siegelman Stable x New York Knicks opening night drop 🧢🏀

From the roots of his father’s 1982 harness racing legacy to building one of the hottest luxury streetwear brands worn by Future, Aaron Judge, Jalen Brunson, and more, Max opens up about the family story, the mission of equine therapy, and what it means to represent New York City at the world’s most famous arena.

💬 Featuring exclusive access, on-site interviews, and the most hyped Knicks hats of the year — this is authentic New York storytelling through fashion, culture, and legacy.

🔥 Tap in. This one’s for the city.

#SiegelmanStable #SoleFree #HarlanFriedman #MaxSiegelman #KnicksDrop #KnicksFashion #MSG #NYCStyle #StreetwearCulture #LuxuryStreetwear #EquineTherapy #Future #AaronJudge #jalenbrunson #NYCStyle #SoHoNYC #KnicksTipOff #SneakerCulture #FashionLegacy #SoleFreeShow #NYCFashionScene #SiegelmanXKnicks

EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS: Harlan Friedman and Donna Drake

PRODUCER/EDITOR: Robin C. Adams

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For more on Harlan Friedman and Sole Free: www.solefreeradio.com

Knicks Fans Take Over Central Park! Jalen Brunson & Josh Hart Fire Up NYC for the 2025 NBA Season | Sole Free

The vibes were immaculate in Central Park as Sole Free with Harlan Friedman joined Jalen Brunson and Josh Hart from The Roommate Show to celebrate the kickoff of the 2025 NBA season!

From die-hard Knicks fans calling this a “cakewalk season” to kids meeting their heroes, this block party was pure New York energy. 💙🧡

Harlan hits the crowd to talk Knicks pride, Kith fits, and who’s got the better swag — Brunson or Hart? Spoiler: the fans had opinions.

🔥 Featuring:

• Jalen Brunson & Josh Hart (The Roommate Show)

• NYC Knicks superfans from Mineola to Manhattan

• The Sole Free crew bringing culture, sneakers, and basketball together

🎧 Presented by Tommy John x Sole Free

📍 Central Park, NYC

👟 Sole Free — your home for sneakers, sports, and culture.

👉 Subscribe for new episodes weekly: @theofficialharlan

#SoleFree #Knicks #JalenBrunson #JoshHart #RoommateShow #NBATipOff #CentralPark #NewYorkKnicks #NBACulture #Streetwear #Kith #SneakerCulture #HarlanFriedman #Playmaker #TommyJohn #KnicksTape #BlockParty

EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS: Harlan Friedman and Donna Drake

PRODUCER/EDITOR: Robin C. Adams

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For more on Harlan Friedman and Sole Free go to www.solefreeradio.com