Two in the Key

Mark and Keith weigh in on the blockbuster trade that moved RJ Barrett, Immanuel Quickley, and a second round pick from the New York Knicks to the Toronto Raptors in exchange for OG Anunoby, Precious Achiuwa, and Malachi Flynn. Then our hosts discuss Isaiah Hartenstein's impact post-Mitchell Robinson injury as well as the Knickerbocker's current win streak. And finally, Keith tries to stump Mark o...

Mark and Keith welcome back returning champion, pop culture pundit, rock critic vet, Noo Yawker exiled in L.A. since '85 - Roy Trakin. It's a deep dive into the current status of the Knicks post-Mitchell Robinson surgery and an attempt to figure out what the right moves going forward are for the Orange and Blue. A brutal road trip is currently underway. Can the New York Knicks salvage a few wins a...

Mark and Keith welcome back returning TITK Champion, world renowened comedian, and official Milwaukee Bucks juggler Marcus Monroe to talk about the upcoming NBA In-Season Tournament tilt between the New York Knicks and the aforementioned team from Wisconsin. A humiliating forthcoming sketch wager is made within a beautiful discussion about Monroe's experiences working for the team performing both...

Mark and Keith join forces yet again to talk New York Knicks basketball. This time the focus lies on the NBA In-Season Tournament. By beating the Charlotte Hornets, the Knickerbockers advance to the single elimination round in yet another face-off against the Milwaukee Bucks. Will the Knicks be Buck Hunters or with the Bucks be 'Bocker Blockers?  

Mark and Keith welcome back 3-time TITK champion Sam Dracula to discuss all things Charlotte Hornets including the state of the team, new ownership, and that dreaded playoff drought that currently is the longest in the NBA. Also, our hosts weigh in on Randle's resurgence and Keith tries to strike down Mark with more Knicks trivia.

Hosts Mark and Keith take some time to micro-rant about the NBA's in-season tournament courts, cryptic e-mails asking the fans to buy tickets to a "mystery game," and of course Julius Randle's indefensible start to the Knicks campaign. And like your favorite comfort food, Knicks trivia is in the mix as Keith tries yet again to stump Mark. 

Hosts Mark and Keith welcome in Evan Dammarell from Locked on Cavs and Right Down Euclid to talk about the upcoming back-to-back home and away matchup between the New York Knicks and Cleveland Cavaliers this week as well as the early injury concerns out in Believeland. They also debate who will get their jersey retired first, Kevin Love or Carmelo Anthony. And we find out who Dammarell wants to po...

Hosts Mark and Keith welcome back Kris Pursiainen, Knicks beat reporter for WFUV, Co-host of the pod All Things NBA, and also from Knicks Film School. They break down the NBA's Eastern Conference, discuss who's progressed and who's regressed, and of course where the New York Knicks will finish. And Keith tries yet again to stump Mark in another round of Knicks Trivia. 

Our hosts Mark and Keith welcome in former NBA D-League VP of Basketball Operations and Player Personnel Chris Alpert to talk about his legendary run from stand-out player at Davidson to scouting for the New York Knicks in the late 90s and up through his recent gig as Pro Personnel Scout for the Sacramento Kings. This convo is a true deep dive into what happens behind the scenes from the college l...

Season two of Two in the Key kicks off with hosts Mark and Keith discussing the blockbuster trades of Damian Lillard to the Milwaukee Bucks and Jrue Holiday to the Boston Celtics. Then they break down the New York Knicks 2023 off-season, the recent Mitchell Robinson trade rumors, and of course some Knicks trivia to close it all out. Welcome back to the Mecca of Podcasts!

In this Two in the Key Season 1 Finale, Mark and Keith discuss the New York Knicks overall unexpected and overachieving 2022-23 NBA Season, Jalen Brunson solidifying himself as an outright superstar, and what moves the Knicks could or should make to take things beyond the second round of the NBA Playoffs moving forward. Our hosts also weigh in on the potential retirement of Carmelo Anthony's jerse...

Mark and Keith welcome in Knicks Super Fan Greg Armstrong. He's been a season ticket holder since 1991, you can find several pictures of him throughout The Garden, and we discuss his backstory while finding out who he'd like to posterize. Our hosts also recap games 1 and 2 against the Miami Heat and make their predictions for games 3 and 4 before Saturday's afternoon's matchup. 

Mark and Keith bask in the glory that is a RD 1 series victory against the Cavs while the Miami Heat stun the NBA world by defeating the number one seed Milwaukee Bucks. The Knicks are now in the drivers seat with home court advantage in RD 2 and are gearing up for a knockdown drag-out battle against an unexpected opponent. To winner goes the spoils and a spot in the Eastern Conference Finals. Is...

Mark and Keith gather what's left of their voices to discuss the New York Knicks back-to-back home victories against the Cavs to take a 3-1 series lead in Round 1. They describe the atmosphere, post-game scenes, and overall energy both inside and outside of The World's Most Famous Arena. Also, a dance video featuring our own host Mark Says Hi! has leaked to the media and is running amuck. Could th...

Mark and Keith resuscitate themselves back to life after the Game 2 debacle and get ready for Game 3 at The Garden as they unwelcome the Cavs to NYC. After splitting on the road to start the series, the Knicks are in the drivers seat with home court advantage. Key questions: Will RJ show up? Will Quickley show up? We definitely don't have to worry about the Knicks fan base showing up that's for su...

Mark and Keith breakdown Game 1 of Round 1 between the Knicks and Cavs. Then discuss Game 2, the Josh Hart injury, and who needs to step up in order to pull out another victory on the road to start the series. Our hosts also weigh in on the rest of the league series' before their respective ADD kicks in and find themselves on eBay discussing what Eveready Batteries are going for these days. Yes, i...

Mark and Keith break down the first round of the 2023 NBA Playoffs. The play-in tournament had its share of surprises. But, now that it over, will round one deliver a similar result? It's the wild wild west for sure out on the left coast, but our hosts are focused on the Knicks and Cavs in the east. Will Randle play? Can a Cavs stellar home record and the best defense in the NBA beat the upstart K...

Mark and Keith are joined by pop culture pundit, rock critic vet, and New York Knicks fan since 1961 - Roy Trakin. When he's not writing for Variety.com he's soakin' up hoops. The group breaks down the upcoming Knicks round one playoff matchup against the Cavs but not before Mark and Keith weigh in on the Mavs tank job. Knicks playoff run is just around the corner. 

Mark and Keith celebrate the New York Knicks punching their ticket to the 2023 NBA Post-Season with a victory against the Washington Wizards. And with only a few games left, will the Orange & Blue start resting players especially after yet another ankle injury scare with Josh Hart? Or will Coach Thibs keep his foot on the gas as they head into a potential Round 1 match-up against the Cleveland Cav...

Mark and Keith welcome Chris Fedor,  Cavs/NBA Reporter for Cleveland.com & The Plain Dealer as well as Host at 92.3 The Fan. They break down the impeding Knicks Cavs Round 1 Playoff Series, Cleveland's impeccable home record, and if a better starting five wins out over a deeper bench. Also, our hosts tell the tale of their on-court free throw experience at The Garden following the Knicks win over...

Mark and Keith hits the mic minutes after leaving a blowout home victory at The Garden against the Houston Rockets. They discuss Quickley's career night, the importance of the upcoming week of games, and also pay tribute to "The Captain" Willis Reed. Then Keith finds out two of his "personal" belongings in his house are actually illegal to possess while Mark dares the listeners to watch Leonard Pa...

Mark and Keith reflect on the ridiculous playstation-like game against the Minnesota Timberwolves at home. Then our hosts get lost in a deep conversation about the 80's film Mannequin while discussing the Knicks current place in the Eastern Conference standings and how it's all going to shake out in the end. No Mannequins came to life during the taping of this episode. We swear.

Mark and Keith discuss the Knicks rough road trip that proves yet again how bad this team needs their "Floor General" in Jalen Brunson. Our hosts also discuss the upcoming week's slate of games while the Orange & Blue head into the home stretch. Who would be the preferred opponent in the playoffs? Cavs or 76ers? And finally, Mark and Keith go swimming in the list of movie franchises that have cros...

Mark and Keith welcome back Charlotte Hornets Live-Streamer, YouTuber, and SuperFan Sam Dracula to discuss Hornets recent streak-killing performance at the Garden, the countdown to the NBA Draft Lottery, and what the hell is happening in The Queen City. Mark and Keith also put on full display their unnecessary Howard the Duck knowledge and get ready for the Knicks double dip at the Crypt over the...

Mark and Keith discuss the Knicks impressive nine game winning streak, Immanuel Quickley's introduction on the national stage, and the upcoming west coast swing. Our hosts also dive head first into 1985 and Keith decides to live out his life long dream by declaring for next year's NBA Draft.