It's a Hard Knicks Life

Returning guest James Edwards III of The Athletic joins It’s A Hard Knicks Life! Barry, Blandy, and James wrap up the Boston series, discuss the feelings that Knicks fans are experiencing right now, and preview the upcoming series against the rival Indiana Pacers! Follow Barry on X and Bluesky @BarryDworkin Follow Blandy on X and Bluesky @BlandyHooper For HKL merch check out hardknickslife.threadl...

The boys couldn’t wait to celebrate the Knicks domination of the C’s after their Round 2 victory, propelling them into the Eastern Conference Finals for the first time in 25 years! A rare postgame pod to document the moment in what has been a truly hard Knicks life for decades. Follow Barry on X and Bluesky @BarryDworkin Follow Blandy on X and Bluesky @BlandyHooper For HKL merch check out hardknic...

Barry and Blandy talk for the first time about Games 2 and 3, the state of the Knicks, the state of Knicks fans, and listen to voicemails pre Sunday's blowout. In the sage words of Barry, "Could it be worser?" 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 t...

James Edwards III of The Athletic (@JLEdwardsIII) joins HKL's Barry and Blandy again to talk about the Boston series. They discuss the newfound grit, the Bridges OT takeover, Brunson being a bad Mofo, free throw shooting, and more! Voicemails, "Around the NBA with Blanderson Hooper" and much more! Visit www. TheKnickanator.com for your chance to win 2 Playoff tickets for Game 4 at MSG Monday May 1...

Hard Knicks Life welcomes David, aka DP @CAPTAINPEARLKNICK, to chop it up with Barry and Blandy as the Knicks are in the waiting room before the Eastern Conference Semifinals kick off. They discuss the legend of Brunson, the Detroit series that was, and the Boston series that will be. And don't forget the world famous "Around the NBA with Blanderson Hooper." Barry and Blandy also unveil a special...

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 H...

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...

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...

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'...

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...

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...

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 @Bl...

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 chec...

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 o...

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 Un...

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...

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 c...

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." Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for informatio...

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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 Foll...

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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for info...

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 F...

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 @Barr...

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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our coll...

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...