It's a Hard Knicks Life

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.

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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.

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 fly. And of course, the "world famous" Around the NBA with Blandrerson Hooper.

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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.

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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.

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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 the NBA with Blanderson Hooper.

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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.

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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.

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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)

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On this Bonus Pod, Barry and Blanderson evaluate the mega trade of Julius Randle and Donte DiVincenzo to the T-Wolves for 4-Time All Star Karl-Anthony Towns. Listen for some "zesty" KAT drops in this episode as the boys decide if this was a W or an L. Leave a voicemail for the next episode on the HKL 24 hour hotline: 507-KNICKS-1 (507-564-2571)

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