It's A Hard Knicks Life podcast

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“The Howard Stern Show of Knicks podcasts.” This show isn’t for the faint of heart as long-time friends and diehard Knicks fans, Craig, Barry and Blandy, hold no punches explicitly emoting the ups and downs of this Hard Knicks Life.

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Knicks Tough It Out In Detroit 1:03:55

6 days ago1:03:55

1:03:55

The Knicks win two super close games in Detroit with questionable shenanigans at the end of both games. Barry and Blandy discuss the series as they anticipate Game 5 back at MSG on Tuesday night. Follow Barry on X and Bluesky @BarryDworkin Follow Blandy on X and Bluesky @BlandyHooper For HKL merch check out hardknickslife.threadless.com Follow us on YouTube @blandyhooper Until next time, It is a Hard Knicks Life!…

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Knicks Go To Motown 1:04:01

10 days ago1:04:01

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The Knicks split the first two games at MSG and have a lot to fix ahead of Game 3. Barry and Blandy dissect it all, along with audio clips from the latest press conference. Stick around for references to The Naked Gun, Ghostbusters 2, finger-wagging, Cookie Monster, and the always informative "Around the NBA with Blanderson Hooper," during which we solidify ourselves as your #1 Source for Shitting Information. Follow Barry on X and Bluesky @BarryDworkin Follow Blandy on X and Bluesky @BlandyHooper For HKL merch check out hardknickslife.threadless.com Follow us on YouTube @blandyhooper Until next time, It is a Hard Knicks Life!…

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The March for the Chip Begins 1:06:45

16 days ago1:06:45

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In this episode, Barry and Blandy are joined by James L. Edwards III of The Athletic to break down the Knicks vs. Pistons playoff series. They talk James' time in Detroit, matchups, X-factors, and what each team needs to do to advance. As usual you get "Around the NBA with Blanderson Hooper," as well as plans for Saturday night's game, and an interesting conversation about the late, great, Dikembe Mutombo. Follow Barry on X and Bluesky @BarryDworkin Follow Blandy on X and Bluesky @BlandyHooper For HKL merch check out hardknickslife.threadless.com Follow us on YouTube @blandyhooper Until next time, It is a Hard Knicks Life!…

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Getting the House In Order 1:12:56

24 days ago1:12:56

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After a heartbreaking overtime loss to Boston the Knicks find themselves in the non-guaranteed 3rd slot in the East with three games to go. Will Indiana, just 2 games back, take their spot? Will Detroit, just 2 games back of Milwaukee, take the 5th spot and drop the Bucks to 6th? A lot can play out in the final 3 games and the boys talk about all of it, including Thibs' job security. Also, Blandy's niece and nephew swear like sailors, Barry goes to a hearing for a speeding ticket in the Bronx, and "Around the NBA with Blanderson Hopper!" Follow Barry on X and Bluesky @BarryDworkin Follow Blandy on X and Bluesky @BlandyHooper For HKL merch check out hardknickslife.threadless.com Follow us on YouTube @blandyhooper Until next time, It is a Hard Knicks Life!…

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The Hump 54:13

4 weeks ago54:13

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The Knicks lose to Cleveland (yet again) and the boys discuss why and if it matters for their post season success. OG continues the best run of his career, Bridges was gun shy, and in an unrelated story—Ja Morant was not gun shy, Bonas and Boners, 6 games remain, and "Around the NBA with Branderson(?) Hooper." Follow Barry on X and Bluesky @BarryDworkin Follow Blandy on X and Bluesky @BlandyHooper For HKL merch check out hardknickslife.threadless.com Follow us on YouTube @blandyhooper Until next time, It is a Hard Knicks Life!…

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Ten 57:08

5 weeks ago57:08

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The Knicks, down to their final 10 games of the season, try to improve their .500 Brunson-less record over their last 10. Barry and Blandy discuss the play of Tyler Kolek and what his mounting responsibilities could mean for his future; OG Anunoby playing the best (and most) basketball of his career; Blandy and his son think they had a good day😉; Around the NBA, voicemails, shit stories, and more! Follow Barry on X and Bluesky @BarryDworkin Follow Blandy on X and Bluesky @BlandyHooper For HKL merch check out hardknickslife.threadless.com Follow us on YouTube @blandyhooper Until next time, It is a Hard Knicks Life!…

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Tracy Morgan's Prophetic Puke 47:39

6 weeks ago47:39

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Barry and Blandy react to the Knicks two embarrassing losses and the Tracy Morgan incident, including a special interview with the man himself. They introduce a new segment NBA Update (based on SNL's Weekend Update), voicemails live from MSG and San Antonio, "Around the NBA" with Blanderson Hooper, and much, much, more! Follow Barry on X and Bluesky @BarryDworkin Follow Blandy on X and Bluesky @BlandyHooper For HKL merch check out hardknickslife.threadless.com Follow us on YouTube @blandyhooper Until next time, It is a Hard Knicks Life!…

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Burning Bridges 46:29

7 weeks ago46:29

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Barry and Blandy talkin 'bout Bridges, as Mikal was the hottest part of the Knicks news cycle before and after the game against Portland on Wednesday night. After that, well, we just make it up as we go. Make sure you stay until the very end - you won't be disappointed. Or maybe you will be. Follow Barry on X and Bluesky @BarryDworkin Follow Blandy on X and Bluesky @BlandyHooper For HKL merch check out hardknickslife.threadless.com Follow us on YouTube @blandyhooper Until next time, It is a Hard Knicks Life!…

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In The Words of Mitch…”Relax” 1:06:58

8 weeks ago1:06:58

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Barry and Blandy are back to talk Knicks and assess what feels like could be a turning point in the Knicks season—a healthy Mitch; a hot-seated Thibs; a shit-or-get-off-the-pot moment of the season. They discuss what has worked, what has not, and what Thibs can do to make them successful. Follow Barry on X and Bluesky @BarryDworkin Follow Blandy on X and Bluesky @BlandyHooper For HKL merch check out hardknickslife.threadless.com Follow us on YouTube @blandyhooper Until next time, It is a Hard Knicks Life!…

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All-Star Break 1:02:44

11 weeks ago1:02:44

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The boys reflect on the team through this point in the season…They give out grades for the Top 8 players…Clyde attempts “Zaccharie Risacher”…Cleaning out the voicemail box…Around the NBA with Blanderson Hooper…and more! Follow Barry on X and Bluesky @BarryDworkin Follow Blandy on X and Bluesky @BlandyHooper For HKL merch check out hardknickslife.threadless.com Follow us on YouTube @blandyhooper Until next time, It is a Hard Knicks Life!…

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Bring on Boston 53:58

12 weeks ago53:58

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The Knicks are red hot (like Blandy's a**hole) as they prepare to take on the Boston Celtics who sit 1.5 games ahead of them in the standings. Mitchell Robinson inches closer to being game-ready, Clyde's pilot light went out, voicemails, trade news and Barry sings the Bat Mitzvah blues. Follow Barry on X and Bluesky @BarryDworkin Follow Blandy on X and Bluesky @BlandyHooper For HKL merch check out hardknickslife.threadless.com Follow us on YouTube @blandyhooper Until next time, It is a Hard Knicks Life!…

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Dominaysh 51:32

13 weeks ago51:32

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The Knicks are dominating their opponents and looking hella smooth while doing it. Barry and Blandy remark about the familiar fervor that the team is playing with. Mitchell Robinson remains a step behind and Blandy thinks it smells. Do you like cheese? Clyde likes cheese. VMs and News and more! Follow Barry on X and Bluesky @BarryDworkin Follow Blandy on X and Bluesky @BlandyHooper For HKL merch check out hardknickslife.threadless.com Follow us on YouTube @blandyhooper Until next time, It is a Hard Knicks Life!…

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Frustrated, Incorporated 48:43

14 weeks ago48:43

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Barry and Blanderson (the world’s most trusted Knicks podcast hosts) relive the sorrow of Blandy’s comic show selling experience; "frustration" is building as the Knicks don’t look like they’re for real as a true contender; What exactly is the missing piece?; Voicemails and "Around the NBA with Blanderson Hooper."…

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Treading Water 51:16

15 weeks ago51:16

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The Knicks have been playing .500 ball over their last six games, the minutes demanded by Coach Thibodeau continue to add up, and the Knicks look ahead to a tougher schedule starting with our old friend Julius Randle and the Minnesota Timberwolves. Also, as always, your voicemails and "Around the NBA with Blanderson Hooper." Until next time, It is a Hard Knicks Life!…

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Guess Who’s Back 1:02:04

17 weeks ago1:02:04

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Barry, Blanderson… and Craig! The band gets back together (at least for one episode) to talk about the Knicks little losing skid as well as where Craig has been this season. The boys listen to voicemails and Blanderson Hooper delivers “Around the NBA." Follow Barry on X and Bluesky @BarryDworkin Follow Blandy on X and Bluesky @BlandyHooper For HKL merch check out hardknickslife.threadless.com Follow us on YouTube @blandyhooper Until next time, It is a Hard Knicks Life!…

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Streaking 1:19:00

17 weeks ago1:19:00

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Amidst a 9 game winning streak against decent to bad teams, Barry and Blandy take the temperature of a team about to face OKC—a team with +350 odds to win the chip. As always your voicemails, including a very special one from Murder Jim, "Around the NBA with Blanderson Hooper," and a Christmas Scrooge strikes in Boston.…

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Three's A Crowd 51:20

20 weeks ago51:20

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Barry and Blanderson don't quite take solace in the Knicks' rise to the number three spot in the East, as they worry not only about the Bucks in the rearview mirror, but New York's own competency. A couple of voicemails from the Hawks loss and the Magic win as well as "Around the NBA with Blanderson Hooper." Follow Barry on X and Bluesky @BarryDworkin Follow Blandy on X and Bluesky @BlandyHooper For HKL merch check out hardknickslife.threadless.com Subscribe on YouTube @BlandyHooper Until next time, It is a Hard Knicks Life!…

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Deflated 1:01:34

20 weeks ago1:01:34

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Barry and Blanderson are more than a little deflated after the Knicks got knocked out of the Emirates Cup by their foes, the Atlanta Hawks. Impressive performances by KAT in the 1st half and Josh Hart in the 2nd were not enough to stave off the Hawks, led by Trae Young and Jalen Johnson. Provocative Clyde, voicemails, and "Around the NBA" with Blanderson Hooper. Follow Barry on X and Bluesky @BarryDworkin Follow Blandy on X and Bluesky @BlandyHooper For HKL merch check out hardknickslife.threadless.com Subscribe on YouTube @blandyhooper Until next time, It is a Hard Knicks Life!…

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Before and After (GAME) 34:39

21 weeks ago34:39

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Blanderson Hooper takes on Andrew Claudio of Knicks Film School in the latest game from Barry's imagination, "Before & After." Tune in to hear if Blandy defends his Hard Knicks Life turf or if he wilts under the pressure of going up against the skilled producer, Knicks historian, and cinephile.

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Oh, What A Feeling 51:41

21 weeks ago51:41

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Barry and Blandy bask in the sun that's been shining over Knicksland. The two discuss the Knicks dominant play and get a health update from Blanderson. And as always, voicemails and "Around the NBA with Blanderson Hooper." Follow Barry on X and Bluesky @BarryDworkin Follow Blandy on X and Bluesky @BlandyHooper Subscribe on YouTube @blandyhooper For HKL merch check out hardknickslife.threadless.com Until next time, It is a Hard Knicks Life!…

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Knicks and The Big "O" 44:48

23 weeks ago44:48

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Barry and Blandy wax poetic about the Knicks offense and their steamrolling of the Denver Nuggets. They "opine" over Mikal Bridges and his shooting woes, they marvel at the offensive feats of this team, Barry spits a dis track at Grant Williams, voicemails, and the one news segment that can be heard throughout all of the galaxies: Around the NBA with Blanderson Hooper. Follow Barry on X & BlueSky @BarryDworkin Follow Blandy on X & BlueSky @BlandyHooper For HKL merch check out hardknickslife.threadless.com Subscribe to us on YouTube @blandyhooper Until next time, It is a Hard Knicks Life!…

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Order on the Court (GAME) 26:16

23 weeks ago26:16

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Join us on this bonus pod for a brand new game from the mind of Barry, "Order on the Court." Blandy takes on longtime Knicks fan and Knick Twitter regular Rebecca Chasen in a battle of wits. Will Blandy's age help him to continue his string of victories, or will Rebecca's knowledge knock him from his perch? Tune in to find out. @blandyhooper @barrydworkin @RebeccaChasen You can find the video of this game on YouTube at @blandyhooper. Subscribe and leave a comment.…

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Stop and Smell the Roses 54:01

23 weeks ago54:01

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On the tails of a four game winning streak, Barry and Blanderson glance back in the rearview mirror, pull the car over, get out, and take a deep breath of the fresh air in Knicksland... Clyde gets "provocative" talking about Christmas while levastating(?)... And of course, the "best news podcast in the entire Milky Way Galaxy" Around the NBA with Blanderson Hooper. Follow Barry on X @BarryDworkin Follow Blandy on X @BlandyHooper For HKL merch check out hardknickslife.threadless.com Check us out on YouTube @blandyhooper Until next time, It is a Hard Knicks Life!…

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Name that Team (GAME) 13:24

24 weeks ago13:24

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Didn't get to the pod but want to hear the latest game from the Hard Knicks Life Crew? Tune in for "Name that Team," as Blandy goes head to head against loyal listener Brandon in a game of wits. Will Blandy come out on top or will he crack under the pressure? You'll have to listen to find out. @blandyhooper @barrydworkin @bmuni21…

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The Early Season Roller Coaster Ride Continues 1:13:08

24 weeks ago1:13:08

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The boys are back a day after the Knicks suffer a crushing loss to the Chicago Bulls after fighting all the way back from a 22 point deficit. Was it a loss that could steer the ship straight or are they in for more rough waters? Barry, Blandy, and long time caller Jota P weigh in on the topic. Blanderson and Jota P then go head to head in a battle of wits in a new HKL game, "KnickRiddle". Voicemails help recap another week of ups and downs, including a few more takes on how to properly use your fly. And of course, the "world famous" Around the NBA with Blandrerson Hooper. Follow Barry on X @BarryDworkin Follow Blandy on X @BlandyHooper For HKL merch check out hardknickslife.threadless.com Until next time, It is a Hard Knicks Life!…

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Finger Pointing and Name That Team! 1:14:25

25 weeks ago1:14:25

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Hard Knicks Life welcomes a regular caller to join in on the hi-jinx as they play a new game, Name That Team! Barry, Blandy, and Brandon also try to make sense of a talented team that is still struggling to find out how to win consistently. Voicemails help recap a week of ups and downs while also providing some life advice. And of course, the self-proclaimed "everybody's favorite news segment", "Around the NBA" with Blanderson Hooper. Follow Barry on X @BarryDworkin Follow Blandy on X @BlandyHooper For HKL merch check out hardknickslife.threadless.com Until next time, It is a Hard Knicks Life!…

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Knick or Treat 1:12:40

26 weeks ago1:12:40

1:12:40

Barry and Blanderson recap the Knicks past week, which included a roller coaster of wins and losses, culminating with a victory in Miami and a 44 point performance by Karl Anthony Towns. Blandy plays the "Knick or Treat" game, Clyde drops some knowledge, among other things ;) , and of course, everybody's favorite news segment: Around the NBA with Blanderson Hooper. Follow Barry on X @BarryDworkin Follow Blandy on X @BlandyHooper For HKL merch check out hardknickslife.threadless.com Until next time, It is a Hard Knicks Life!…

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Turn The Page 1:27:40

27 weeks ago1:27:40

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Barry and Blandy recount the Knicks season opener in which the team drowned in a down pouring of threes by the Boston Celtics. They discuss how much of it was the Knicks poor defense versus elite, historic shooting from their opponent. The guys read a section from a James Edwards III article in The Athletic which featured HKL's very own Blanderson Hooper. Hard Knicks Life creator Craig makes his first appearance this season via voicemail. And of course, everybody's favorite news segment: Around the NBA with Blanderson Hooper. Follow Barry on X @BarryDworkin Follow Blandy on X @BlandyHooper For HKL merch check out hardknickslife.threadless.com Until next time, It is a Hard Knicks Life!…

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SPECIAL GUEST Jonathan Macri of Knicks Film School 1:21:18

28 weeks ago1:21:18

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Summary: Jonathan Macri of Knicks Film School joins Barry and Blandy to discuss the latest in the Knicks preseason, what Landry Shamet’s injury means, and the standout rooks. Jonathan is the latest contestant on The Provocative Clyde Game. We’ve got your voicemails and as always, "Around the NBA" with Blanderson Hooper. Leave a voicemail of your own for the next episode on the HKL 24 hour hotline: 507-KNICKS-1 (507-564-2571) Follow our guest Jonathan on X @JCMacriNBA Follow Knicks Film School on X @KnickFilmSkool Follow Barry on X @BarryDworkin Follow Blandy on X @BlandyHooper For HKL merch check out hardknickslife.threadless.com Until next time, It is a Hard Knicks Life!…

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#300 1:08:42

29 weeks ago1:08:42