About this podcast
Bold, unfiltered, and unapologetically Knicks, It’s a Hard Knicks Life brings together long-time friends and diehard fans as they ride every high and low of the orange and blue. Raw takes, real emotion, and plenty of laughs—this is Knicks fandom in its purest form.
Episodes
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- Bridges Minutes Falling Down, Falling Down, Falling Down · 49 min · Season 10 Episode 8The Knicks fall just short against the Cavs, but Karl-Anthony Towns keeps delivering. We break down another standout performance from the team’s most consistent player, then ask…
- Deep Bench, Shallow Middle · 60 min · Season 10 Episode 7The Knicks are finally back to .500—but are they ready for Saturday night’s big test against the Cleveland Cavaliers? Barry and Blanderson break down the battle between Jose…
- Discount Knicks (The Episode without Blandy) · 22 min · Season 10 Episode 6On this episode, Barry decides to blow off Blandy and record on his own, only making Blandy aware the morning after. Barry on his own elaborates on why the Knicks look like…
- New Season, Same Concerns? with James Edwards III · 1 h 31 min · Season 10 Episode 5The Athletic’s Knicks beat writer James Edwards III joins us to assess the season so far—and discuss why some of our biggest concerns feel awfully familiar. We break down the…
- Champions Night Season Opener · 1 h 11 min · Season 10 Episode 4Champions Night brought the rings, the emotions—and some rusty basketball. We break down the Knicks’ season opener against the Sixers, from the ring ceremony to a sloppy…
- One Last Dress Rehearsal · 56 min · Season 10 Episode 3Barry and Blandy contextualize the meaning of Knicks preseason basketball and what the season ahead may look like for the Orange and Blue. Other talking points include: Julius…
- Jonathan Macri from Knicks Film School · 1 h 12 min · Season 10 Episode 2After Barry calls out Jonathan for two of his mis-steps last season, the boys all settle in and talk Knicks preseason, the looming KAT extension, and James Dolan. Barry then runs…
- Season Premier: Training Camp · 1 h 12 min · Season 10 Episode 1It’s still a hard Knicks life. The jersey is as heavy as ever, there are eligible extensions that need to get done, Brunson didn’t work out this summer, and there’ll be a target…
- Summer Catch-Up · 1 h 4 min · Season 9 Episode 45Barry and Blandy decide to hop on for a random mid-summer episode. Blandy gives a Summer League update as well as one on the Knicks current roster situation. They talk anbout…
- HKL Best of - The "Birth" of Blanderson Hooper · 40 min · Season 9 Episode 44Hard Knicks Life Best of: Season 3, Episode 42, 7/7/20 On today’s show: why the delay in the Knicks Coaching search, should the team dictate the entire Coaching Staff, Frank to…
- HKL Best of - OG Becomes a Knick · 1 h 2 min · Season 9 Episode 43Hard Knicks Life Best of: Season 7, Episode 9, 1/5/24 It’s an EMERGENCY Hard Knicks Life Podcast as the boys FINALLY talk about the BIGGEST Knicks trade since the Snake as we…
- HKL Best of - Are Kyrie and KD coming to NY? · 31 min · Season 9 Episode 42Hard Knicks Life Best of: Season 2, Episode 46, 6/5/19 On today's show, Craig and Barry talk about the latest in the Durant and Kyrie rumors and welcome to the show the world…
- HKL Best of - The Brunson Signing · 45 min · Season 9 Episode 41Hard Knicks Life Best of: Season 5, Episode 31, 7/1/22 Craig, Barry and Blandy react to the first day of free agency and signings of Jalen Brunson (4y/104M) and Isaiah…
- HKL Best of - Bongos with Izzy Brazdeikis · 53 min · Season 9 Episode 40Hard Knicks Life Best of: Season 3, Episode 5, 9/5/19 On today’s show, Craig and Barry are "joined in studio” by an unnamed player and his lovely girlfriend aka “Bongos,” and…
- Draft BS and the Finals Aftermath with James Edwards III · 50 min · Season 9 Episode 39Friend of the show, James Edwards III, who has covered the Knicks for The Athletic for the past two seasons stops by to hang with Barry and Blandy. They talk potential Knicks…
- NBA Champions!!! · 1 h 20 min · Season 9 Episode 38The Knicks came into this season with one goal in mind - to win the NBA Championship. What felt like the Knicks against the world at times culminated in one of the most dominant…
- Just The Tip · 1 h 36 min · Season 9 Episode 37The tip from OG… The tip of KAT’s—wait for it—finger…the tip of the iceberg. The Knicks have had lots of glory this postseason run but have not yet achieved their one and only…
- How Can You Not Love These Knicks? · 1 h 16 min · Season 9 Episode 36As the Knicks and Spurs move from San Antonio to New York, Barry and Blandy get on the mics to process where they are at mentally and emotionally. They cover Games 1 and 2, who’s…
- Knick Fever · 1 h 6 min · Season 9 Episode 35Barry and Blandy get to discuss the Finals matchup for the first time, knowing the Knicks will be going up against the San Antonio Spurs. They share their Finals predictions and…
- We're Not Gonna Party Like it's 1999, Because That Party Sucked. We Are Partying Like it's 20 Mother Fucking 26. · 1 h 16 min · Season 9 Episode 34A little celebration for a huge accomplishment by the New York Knicks. 'It's A Hard Knicks Life' no more--at least not for the next week. Barry and Blandy share the series win…
- The Exorcist · 1 h 13 min · Season 9 Episode 33Jalen Brunson and the Knicks exorcised (yeah, that’s right, exorcised) some demons by winning Game One of the ECF with a comeback that paralleled the defeat they suffered last…
- Seventh Heaven · 1 h 21 min · Season 9 Episode 32Seven wins a row surely feels like heaven and the guys try to put it in perspective. They give flowers to a bunch of guys— including Deuce, KAT, Clarkson, and Shamet. Former HKL…
- Riding the Tidal Wave · 57 min · Season 9 Episode 31Barry and Blanderson chop it up between Games 1 & 2 against the Sixers. They cover all the Philly excuses, highlighting the difference in character between the two squads. Karl…
- Hawk Tuah · 45 min · Season 9 Episode 30The Knicks absolutely slaughtered the Hawks in historic fashion to close out the series, so Barry and Blandy hopped on to record an impromptu postgame episode. After recounting…
- Evening the Score · 1 h 6 min · Season 9 Episode 29The full crew is back and then some. HKL OG and creator, Craig, returns to the show to talk about the series thus far as the guys break down who has performed well and who has…
- Time to Course Correct · 47 min · Season 9 Episode 28The HKL crew reacts to the Game 2 loss to the Atlanta Hawks. Barry and Blandy pick at Mike Brown's mistakes and what ultimately led to a horrible, disheartening defeat. Deuce…
- Playoff Preview with James Edwards III · 1 h 38 min · Season 9 Episode 27Barry, Blandy, and James Edwards III talk about the Knicks’ upcoming matchup against the Atlanta Hawks in Round 1. They discuss how Atlanta will look to stop the Knicks offense…
- All We Have Is Hope · 1 h 5 min · Season 9 Episode 26The Knicks are in the home stretch—quite literally as they travel back to MSG for the their final three games of the regular season. Barry and Blandy relive one of the most…
- What is this team made of? · 1 h 11 min · Season 9 Episode 25Barry and Blandy talk about if this Knicks team has the right stuff to make it to the Finals. The concerns about the inconsistent play run deep, and the guys proclaim just how…
- Knicks Like It From Behind · 1 h 1 min · Season 9 Episode 24Barry and Blandy question the Knicks appetite for playing from behind, especially against lesser opponents. They try to make sense of this Mikal Bridges season and try to figure…
- Too Early To Look Ahead to the Playoffs? · 1 h 15 min · Season 9 Episode 23The guys talk about the Knicks ups and downs, highlighting Mitchell Robinson, Jose Alvarado, Mikal Bridges, Jalen Brunson, and even the injured Duece McBride. They discuss how…
- Knicks Fall to OKC · 47 min · Season 9 Episode 22Barry and Blandy react to the Knicks tough loss to the Thunder at MSG. While they lament the loss, they also spend time praising the extended run of winning, backed by elite…
- These Are Your Knicks w/ Special Guest James Edwards III · 1 h 13 min · Season 9 Episode 21With Christian sidelined, James Edwards III, Knicks beat reporter for The Athletic, joins Barry and Blandy to take the current temperature of the Knicks. They talk KAT, Mike…
- Alvarado, Sochan, and the 40-20 Rule · 1 h 8 min · Season 9 Episode 20Barry and Blandy gush over the Jose Alvarado acquisition. They mention Jeremy Sochan too (but don't expect as much excitement). Is Brunson playing smart or just dumb hero ball?…
- How Long Is This Rollercoaster? · 1 h 3 min · Season 9 Episode 19The Knicks are tracking upward since their 2-9 stretch and have hit on something that has led them to 6 straight wins. The guys discuss what that “something” might be and if…
- The Show Must Go On · 54 min · Season 9 Episode 18Blandy and Christian host the latest HKL episode without Barry, due to Snowmageddon. They discuss the last three Knicks games against the Kings, 76ers, and the Nets, and whether…
- This is Bad w/ Special Guest Jonathan Macri · 1 h 11 min · Season 9 Episode 17Jonathan Macri from Knicks Film School returns to HKL to talk about the worst Knicks stretch in years. They talk about possible reasons and possible solutions…A LOT of KAT…
- Duglust · 1 h 6 min · Season 9 Episode 16First time guest Doug Berns, aka DugLust, joins the crew as they talk about his craft, his journey, his process, and his fandom. They also talk about the return of Josh Hart, the…
- Knicks End Their Skid · 58 min · Season 9 Episode 15It’s been 5 games since the last pod, so the boys discuss what was in the water during the Knicks four game skid. They talk about the win over the Clippers that snapped the…
- Catching up with James Edwards III · 1 h 8 min · Season 2 Episode 14James Edwards III from The Athletic stops by for some shenanigans and to talk about the exciting play of the Knicks. The White Elephant Party is discussed, with the actions of…
- No Rest for the Weary · 57 min · Season 9 Episode 13The boys talk about the NBA-Cup-Champion-Era-Knicks and how they’ve handled the games that followed their victorious run in Vegas. Brunson’s continued heroics, McBride’s absence…
- Emirates Cup Champions · 1 h 1 min · Season 9 Episode 12A day removed from the NBA Emirates Cup Final, Barry, Blandy, and Christian rehash the merits of the in-season tournament and the value of winning the cup. They discuss Brunson’s…
- Apropos · 59 min · Season 9 Episode 11The Knicks find themselves in the Emirates Cup Final Four, and the boys talk about their expectations as well as review the Toronto quarterfinal game that got them there. Barry's…
- Trying to Patch it Together · 55 min · Season 9 Episode 10Barry, Blandy, and Christian discuss the past week of games and how the Knicks are still finding their way. They critique the team and talk out the problem areas from both a team…
- A Knicksgiving Meal · 53 min · Season 9 Episode 9Welcome to a Thanksgiving edition of Hard Knicks Life. Barry, Blandy, and Christian serve up a whole meal of topics—starting with apps, moving on to the bird and the sides…
- Off On The Road · 49 min · Season 9 Episode 8The Knicks got off to a shaky start on their road trip in their loss to Miami. The boys talk a little about that game and how the Knicks might fare against their upcoming…
- Win Streak Disappears Like Magic · 1 h 5 min · Season 9 Episode 7Being undefeated at home came to an end when NY lost to Orlando in a game that wasn’t close. The boys rehash the loss and put it all in perspective. Listen and share lots of…
- Home Sweet Home · 53 min · Season 9 Episode 6The Knicks are undefeated at home and have 4 games to go on this homestand. Barry & Blandy talk about the rotations and the great play that Mike Brown is getting from so many…
- James Edwards III and the Season So Far · 1 h 17 min · Season 9 Episode 5The Athletic’s James Edwards III is back with the boys as they review and provide some insight into the Knicks .500 start to the season. They cover the good, the bad, the…
- A Whole Team Win on Opening Night · 40 min · Season 9 Episode 4The Knicks took care of Cleveland in Game 1 of 82 and the boys wanted to talk about it. Hear their reactions, some voicemails, and a couple of premature endings. Oh, and Harvey…
