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PODCAST

It"s a Hard Knicks Life

Bleav, Bleav Podcast Network

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.

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00:57:20

The Delon Wright Game

It"s a Hard Knicks Life ·

2025/05/27

The Knicks win the first one in Indy with 9 guys and a new starting line-up! Barry and Blandy are “wet” and “dirty” talking about KAT and the Knicks victory in Game 3. Stay tuned to hear who had so much meat inside them and how you'd have to be crazy to go down on a mule! Huh?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

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00:52:17

Right The Ship

It"s a Hard Knicks Life ·

2025/05/23

The worst loss in franchise history at the hands of arguably their biggest rival caused Blandy to bail on an immediate post game pod as he was at a loss for words. However, 24 hours later he and Barry connected to commiserate with each other about the ECF’s Game 1 and their Hard Knick’s Life. Don't let the depressing nature of the first half of the show prevent you from sticking around for voicemails and "Around the NBA with Blanderson Hooper."Follow Barry on X and Bluesky @BarryDworkin Follow

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00:57:36

ECF Preview w/ James Edwards III

It"s a Hard Knicks Life ·

2025/05/19

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.threadless.com Follow us on YouTube @blandyhooper Until next time, It is a Hard Knicks Life!

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00:52:45

Postgame Pod Game 6 - ECF Clinched!

It"s a Hard Knicks Life ·

2025/05/17

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 hardknickslife.threadless.com Follow us on YouTube @blandyhooper Until next time, It is a Hard Knicks

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00:44:48

Game Four: Fate Night

It"s a Hard Knicks Life ·

2025/05/12

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 time, It is a Hard Knicks Life!

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01:02:32

Nobody's Perfect...And They Don't Have To Be

It"s a Hard Knicks Life ·

2025/05/07

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 12th! See site for details!Follow Barry on X and Bluesky @BarryDworkin Follow Blandy on X and

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01:04:28

Basking in Whatever This Is

It"s a Hard Knicks Life ·

2025/05/05

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 announcement for a raffle to win 2 Knicks Playoff Tickets to Game 4 at MSG on Monday, May 12th! Visit

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01:03:55

Knicks Tough It Out In Detroit

It"s a Hard Knicks Life ·

2025/04/28

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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01:04:01

Knicks Go To Motown

It"s a Hard Knicks Life ·

2025/04/24

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

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01:06:45

The March for the Chip Begins

It"s a Hard Knicks Life ·

2025/04/17

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

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01:12:56

Getting the House In Order

It"s a Hard Knicks Life ·

2025/04/10

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,

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00:54:13

The Hump

It"s a Hard Knicks Life ·

2025/04/03

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

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00:57:08

Ten

It"s a Hard Knicks Life ·

2025/03/28

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

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00:47:39

Tracy Morgan's Prophetic Puke

It"s a Hard Knicks Life ·

2025/03/21

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

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00:46:29

Burning Bridges

It"s a Hard Knicks Life ·

2025/03/14

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

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01:06:58

In The Words of Mitch…”Relax”

It"s a Hard Knicks Life ·

2025/03/06

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

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01:02:44

All-Star Break

It"s a Hard Knicks Life ·

2025/02/17

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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00:53:58

Bring on Boston

It"s a Hard Knicks Life ·

2025/02/07

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

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00:51:32

Dominaysh

It"s a Hard Knicks Life ·

2025/01/31

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

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00:48:43

Frustrated, Incorporated

It"s a Hard Knicks Life ·

2025/01/23

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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