It's a Hard Knicks Life
“The Howard Stern Show of Knicks podcasts.” This show isn’t for the faint of heart as long-time friends and diehard Knicks fans, Craig, Barry and Blandy, hold no punches explicitly emoting the ups and downs of this Hard Knicks Life.
Episodes
April 27, 2025 • 63 mins
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!
Mark as Played
April 23, 2025 • 64 mins
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...
Mark as Played
April 17, 2025 • 66 mins
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 a...
Mark as Played
April 9, 2025 • 72 mins
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 s...
Mark as Played
April 3, 2025 • 54 mins
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 har...
Mark as Played
March 27, 2025 • 57 mins
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...
Mark as Played
March 20, 2025 • 47 mins
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 che...
Mark as Played
March 13, 2025 • 46 mins
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.threa...
Mark as Played
March 5, 2025 • 66 mins
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.threadle...
Mark as Played
February 16, 2025 • 62 mins
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...
Mark as Played
February 6, 2025 • 53 mins
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.c...
Mark as Played
January 30, 2025 • 51 mins
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...
Mark as Played
January 22, 2025 • 48 mins
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."
Mark as Played
January 7, 2025 • 62 mins
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 @blandyho...
Mark as Played
January 2, 2025 • 79 mins
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.
Mark as Played
December 17, 2024 • 51 mins
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 hardk...
Mark as Played
December 11, 2024 • 61 mins
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 o...
Mark as Played
December 9, 2024 • 34 mins
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.
Mark as Played
December 4, 2024 • 51 mins
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...
Mark as Played
Popular Podcasts
If you've ever wanted to know about champagne, satanism, the Stonewall Uprising, chaos theory, LSD, El Nino, true crime and Rosa Parks, then look no further. Josh and Chuck have you covered.
Current and classic episodes, featuring compelling true-crime mysteries, powerful documentaries and in-depth investigations. Follow now to get the latest episodes of Dateline NBC completely free, or subscribe to Dateline Premium for ad-free listening and exclusive bonus content: DatelinePremium.com
I’m Jay Shetty host of On Purpose the worlds #1 Mental Health podcast and I’m so grateful you found us. I started this podcast 5 years ago to invite you into conversations and workshops that are designed to help make you happier, healthier and more healed. I believe that when you (yes you) feel seen, heard and understood you’re able to deal with relationship struggles, work challenges and life’s ups and downs with more ease and grace. I interview experts, celebrities, thought leaders and athletes so that we can grow our mindset, build better habits and uncover a side of them we’ve never seen before. New episodes every Monday and Friday. Your support means the world to me and I don’t take it for granted — click the follow button and leave a review to help us spread the love with On Purpose. I can’t wait for you to listen to your first or 500th episode!
Listen to 'The Bobby Bones Show' by downloading the daily full replay.
The Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show. Clay Travis and Buck Sexton tackle the biggest stories in news, politics and current events with intelligence and humor. From the border crisis, to the madness of cancel culture and far-left missteps, Clay and Buck guide listeners through the latest headlines and hot topics with fun and entertaining conversations and opinions.