Episodes

  • HKL Officially Welcomes Mike, Jordan and Guerschon

    HKL Officially Welcomes Mike, Jordan and Guerschon
    Jul 9 2025
    On this summer edition of HKL, Barry and Blandy recap Mike Brown’s introductory press conference and lay down their opinions on the Knicks’ hire. They pontificate on the Knicks next season and how Clarkson and Yabusele will impact the roster. Also in this episode: Shelter Island, next year’s NBA In-Season Tourney, Megan Thee Stallion & Klay Thompson, Seinfeld, Curb, The Rehearsal 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 @blandyhooper Until next time, It is a Hard Knicks Life!
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    57 mins
  • The Coach Argument

    The Coach Argument
    Jun 19 2025
    Barry and Blandy don’t see eye to eye on how the Knicks coaching search is going and have it out on the pod. Barry’s comped rain-man-suite technically costs him $500. Blanderson delivers the latest NBA news in "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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    46 mins
  • Thibs Reaction with James Edwards III

    Thibs Reaction with James Edwards III
    Jun 5 2025
    Was Thibs fired by Dolan? Did the players want him out? Who will be the next coach? Will James Edwards III be on the pod? You'll have to listen to find out. As always, we take your voicemails and go "Around the NBA with Blanderson Hooper." Join us for the last pod of the season. 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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    1 hr and 25 mins
  • It's Over

    It's Over
    Jun 2 2025
    The Knicks season is over and it has left us with a lot of questions. Did the Knicks lose or did the Pacers win? Did Game 1 set the tone for the series or would it have ended the same regardless? Should Reggie Miller and SVG be allowed to call Knicks games and who else should be lined up in front of the firing squad? All these questioned answered and more on this episode of It’s A Hard Knicks Life! 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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    59 mins
  • The Brink

    The Brink
    May 31 2025
    The vibes are pretty good, even on the brink of elimination (for a second time), as Barry and Blandy look ahead to Game 6. They discuss all the good from Game 5 and if it will spill over to the next game. As always, your voicemails and "Around the NBA with Blanderson Hooper." You too can call to be on the next episode: 507-564-2571 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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    47 mins
  • The Delon Wright Game

    The Delon Wright Game
    May 27 2025
    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 Life!
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    57 mins
  • Right The Ship

    Right The Ship
    May 23 2025
    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 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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    52 mins
  • ECF Preview w/ James Edwards III

    ECF Preview w/ James Edwards III
    May 19 2025
    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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    58 mins