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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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00:51:32

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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00:51:16

"Treading Water"

It"s a Hard Knicks Life ·

2025/01/17

Follow Barry on X and Bluesky @BarryDworkinFollow Blandy on X and Bluesky @BlandyHooper For HKL merch check out hardknickslife.threadless.com Follow us on YouTube @blandyhooper

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01:02:04

Guess Who’s Back

It"s a Hard Knicks Life ·

2025/01/08

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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01:19:00

Streaking

It"s a Hard Knicks Life ·

2025/01/03

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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00:51:20

Three's A Crowd

It"s a Hard Knicks Life ·

2024/12/18

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

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01:01:34

Deflated

It"s a Hard Knicks Life ·

2024/12/12

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

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00:34:39

Before and After (GAME)

It"s a Hard Knicks Life ·

2024/12/09

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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00:51:41

Oh, What A Feeling

It"s a Hard Knicks Life ·

2024/12/05

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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00:44:48

Knicks and The Big "O"

It"s a Hard Knicks Life ·

2024/11/27

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

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00:26:16

Order on the Court (GAME)

It"s a Hard Knicks Life ·

2024/11/25

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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00:54:01

Stop and Smell the Roses

It"s a Hard Knicks Life ·

2024/11/22

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

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00:13:24

Name that Team (GAME)

It"s a Hard Knicks Life ·

2024/11/16

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.

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01:13:08

The Early Season Roller Coaster Ride Continues

It"s a Hard Knicks Life ·

2024/11/15

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

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01:14:25

Finger Pointing and Name That Team!

It"s a Hard Knicks Life ·

2024/11/08

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

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01:12:40

Knick or Treat

It"s a Hard Knicks Life ·

2024/11/01

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

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01:27:40

Turn The Page

It"s a Hard Knicks Life ·

2024/10/24

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

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01:21:18

SPECIAL GUEST Jonathan Macri of Knicks Film School

It"s a Hard Knicks Life ·

2024/10/17

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

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01:08:42

#300

It"s a Hard Knicks Life ·

2024/10/09

What better way to commemorate 300 episodes than to count down the 300 Greatest Knicks of All Time?! Barry and Blandy attempt to put pen to paper in a Top 300 List! Or not! But they do cover how the Knicks have looked after their first two preseason games and who has stood out. They also go through the annual NBA GM survey as they find Knick after Knick in a bunch of the top spots. As always, Around the NBA with Blanderson Hooper and your voicemails.Leave a voicemail of your own for the next

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01:01:18

A Hoopla-less, Tight-Lipped Media Day

It"s a Hard Knicks Life ·

2024/10/02

On this episode , Barry and Blandy fully endorse the KAT trade and embrace the addition of Karl to the team. Media Day is exposed for the--what's the opposite of hoopla?-- that it is. Hear from KAT, Thibs, OG3PO and more! Some old friends leave voicemails. Leave a voicemail of your own for the next episode on the HKL 24 hour hotline: 507-KNICKS-1 (507-564-2571)Follow Barry on X @BarryDworkin Follow Blandy on X @BlandyHooper For HKL merch check out hardknickslife.threadless.com Until next time,

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