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81 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 months ago - ★★★★ - 10 ratingsKnicks writers Matt Miranda and Stacy Patton bring you the latest buzz on the New York Knicks. Tune in as they discuss all things New York Knicks basketball, from current stars Julius Randle and RJ Barrett to legends like Charlie Ward and Patrick Ewing.
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The end of the break, the end of the road
February 22, 2024 16:59 - 1 hour - 72.7 MBIn our final episode of the Bleav Knicks pod, we wonder aloud about everything: how this Knicks season will go, who's likely to win the East and West, who we'd least like to see win, which Knicks are the most beloved, if you could only have Mitch or Hartenstein healthy for the playoffs who would you choose, etc. We've had fun with all of you these past few years. Hope you did too!
The Knicks wins just keep on keeping on, plus Malcolm Brogdon?
January 11, 2024 17:10 - 1 hour - 64.1 MBA perfect 5-0 since trading for OG Anunoby, have the Knicks done enough to force a re-evaluation of their ceiling? Should they look to add Malcolm Brogdon, or players who aren't Brogdon, or stand pat? How many teams should Knick fans be scared of come playoff time? How far they've come since the Atlanta series! How many players in the NBA would Stacy trade Brunson for straight-up? (spoiler: not many!)
The end of the beginning: RJ, IQ, OG and where the Knicks stand
December 31, 2023 15:34 - 1 hour - 66.2 MBLots to consider as the Knicks trade RJ Barrett & Immanuel Quickley to Toronto for OG Anunoby, Precious Achiuwa and Malachi Flynn. What does this change for New York this season? And next summer? Plenty to speculate about, plus saying good-bye to two players who meant something to us.
Tom Thibodeau versus Immanuel Quickley -- THERE CAN BE ONLY ONE!
December 29, 2023 19:38 - 37 minutes - 34 MBTom Thibodeau lives to win. Immanuel Quickley makes winning happen. So how are we in a place where the former is short-changing the latter? We explore possible reasons for this seeming absurdity, and how the whole thing is like a murder mystery: Thibs & IQ are getting all the heat, but the real person of interest is another Knick entirely -- RJ Barrett.
In praise of Julius, which NBA players are the worst & would you trade for Lauri Markkanen?
December 20, 2023 17:37 - 1 hour - 107 MBWhat is Julius Randle doing differently this year that raises hopes his playoff performances will be different? Plus the win over the Lakers, Matthew's top-10 sports-hated NBA players, should the Knicks move for Lauri Markkanen and more! (*basketball-reasons only)
The sky isn't falling, yet the Knick'n Littles are squawking
December 10, 2023 19:52 - 56 minutes - 51.4 MBThe Knicks lost two roads games against two of the best three teams in the league and people be bugging. We go around the roster and the league to remember why the Knicks are doing just fine, along with hints of where improvement may be found.
On Miles Bridges, Knicks ceilings and raising expectations
November 19, 2023 23:30 - 1 hour - 65.8 MBWith Miles Bridges' return to the Hornets, the NBA shows its values lie in other places than the health and safety of domestic violence victims. Then we turn to the Knicks and their recent run of rampant success, and explore how and why this team has already raised expectations.
Looking back on Boston, looking forward to Atlanta with Joe Flynn
October 27, 2023 14:37 - 59 minutes - 54.6 MBWe're joined by Joe Flynn, newest Strickland bon vivant, to talk about the opening night loss to Boston and our feelings moving forward: on why Matthew doesn't think the Knicks can win a title with Mitchell Robinson, why Stacy thinks Matthew is missing the bigger scapegoat from Wednesday's L, why Joe was pleasantly surprised by Immanuel Quickley's minutes, and thoughts on the new ESPN announcing trio. Plus loads more Knicks stuff.
75th episode spectacular: the most irreplaceable Knick, McBride vs. IQ & a couple bold predictions
October 20, 2023 21:42 - 43 minutes - 39.4 MBWho is the Knicks' most indispensable player, and why has the answer changed since the end of last season? Which young guard may be a bigger player for New York down the road than Miles McBride or Immanuel Quickley (hint: it's not Quentin Grimes)? Plus Matthew & Stacy each offer one hot take they believe are not only hot, but will become tomorrow's truths.
How long till Immanuel Quickley re-signs? How long will the NY Liberty's playoff run run?
September 15, 2023 01:27 - 1 hour - 58 MBIs it a problem that IQ is still without a new contract? Is the wait part of a larger, conscious design? Also, the Knicks are currently the best men's sports team in NYC -- when's the last time that was the case? Finally, Gigi Speer (The Strickland) joins to discuss the best team in NYC period, the NY Liberty. Why is the Liberty/Mystics playoff series not your typical 2-vs.-7? Who faces the most pressure in the organization heading into this series? What about the other three series? We've g...
Is the Messiah from Cameroon?
August 24, 2023 14:22 - 1 hour - 80.4 MBShould the Knicks put their eggs in the Joel Embiid basket? If so, which eggs, and how many? How many teams in the East are clearly better than New York (spoiler: not many)? Is Jalen Brunson rated as highly as he should be, and if not why not? What kind of contract should Immanuel Quickley get? Plus Stacy completely stumps Matthew with a Knick trivia question, and much more!
How good is Jalen Brunson? How good are the Knicks?
July 16, 2023 15:50 - 1 hour - 68.8 MBJalen Brunson is a 5-year NBA player who's never made All-NBA, never been an All-Star and never been to a Finals. Yet many Knick fans trust him as their #1 going forward. How many cases like that have there been? We discuss a few, plus: Where does Brunson rank, exactly, among the league's best heading into next season? The final word on why the Obi trade is really, actually, fine What explains the love Immanuel Quickley gets that Julius Randle doesn't? Stacy & Matthew disagree on whether...
Adios, Obi. Hola, Donte.
July 03, 2023 18:53 - 59 minutes - 54.2 MBAfter Stacy drops stunning news regarding pizza, we reflect on Obi Toppin's days in & departure from MSG, then consider the Knicks adding the Delaware Mamba, Donte DiVencenzo.
Draft night w/The Strickland's Drew Steele
June 23, 2023 17:52 - 1 hour - 75 MBDrew Steele (The Strickland) hops on to talk many things Knicks as the NBA draft unfolded. Which former non-All Star does Zach LaVine remind him of? How can Drew claim Immanuel Quickley is better than Nikola Jokic? Why does he believe a shorty like Jalen Brunson can be the best player on a contender? And is there anything on Earth he'd get into a submersible to go way down underwater to see? Tune in. Find out.
Ja Morant's gun was once A.I.'s bling
May 18, 2023 02:22 - 1 hour - 62.1 MBWhen is a star player in potential hot water good news for the NBA? When it distracts from things the league's doing that are worse. Plus: what makes Jalen Brunson a better bet to build around than most players his size? What would the ideal future featuring Julius Randle as a Knick look like? Is there any coach who could be available that'd be worth cutting ties with Tom Thibodeau (spoiler: there's one)? And more!
The 2023 Knicks are done (part 1)
May 14, 2023 19:56 - 48 minutes - 44 MBGame 6 in Miami wasn't just where the '23 Knicks went to die -- it's where next year's Knicks were born. From what we just witnessed, what do we take moving forward? Part 1 of a multi-part conversation begins here
Celebrating the Knicks' G5 win over MIA, looking ahead to G6
May 11, 2023 17:26 - 43 minutes - 39.4 MBJalen Brunson is the greatest Knick in 25 years. That and more as New York looks like themselves in keeping the series & season alive against Miami
Knicks win, even the series 1-1: postgame feels & thinkings
May 03, 2023 14:43 - 41 minutes - 38.1 MBHeroes! Zeroes! Questions! Concerns! Thrills! Chills! The Knicks' comeback win in Game 2 had it all, and we are here to hand out flowers and figurative Xanax where appropriate
Looking back on beating Cleveland, looking ahead to Miami
April 28, 2023 14:50 - 1 hour - 72.5 MBAfter we celebrate the series win over the Cavaliers, Heat expert Julio Romero joins to give us the lowdown on what to expect from a likely tougher foe. What threats does Miami pose that Cleveland didn't? What keyed their turnaround from a disappointing regular-season team to one that upset the title favorites in just 5 games? And what embarrassing secret from the mid-1980s NBA does Matthew reveal about himself? All this and more!
A dream weekend has the Knicks 1 win from advancing
April 23, 2023 23:27 - 1 hour - 61 MBCelebrating the many reasons the Knicks won twice at home to take command of their series vs. Cleveland, we sample from the (Madison Square) Garden of Hardwood Delights: RJ Barrett & cometh the hour, cometh the man; the best bigs in the series have been Mitchenstein; songs of praise for Deuce McBride, Obi Toppin and Tom Thibodeau; and more. Come bring in the love.
Veni, vidi, venting: the Knicks after Game 2
April 19, 2023 20:01 - 41 minutes - 38 MBStacy vents after a disappointing Game 2, while Matthew is optimistic about where the series is headed -- literally and figuratively.
Playoff preview: the Cavs & the Cav-nots (i.e. the Knicks)
April 11, 2023 19:39 - 1 hour - 57.3 MBNBA wise head & Cleveland Cavaliers fan Brayden Todd joins Stacy & Matthew to discuss all the storylines, matchups, trends & tchotchkes to look forward to as the Knicks & Cavs kick-off their first-round series this weekend. There's also a fun trivia question in the middle of the episode.
Talking Knicks now & then w/Robert Silverman
April 07, 2023 22:13 - 30 minutes - 27.8 MBRobert Silverman (Daily Beast) hops on to cover the entire Knicks spacetime continuum. Is Julius Randle underrated by his own fans? If Randle isn't fully healthy or available at all for the playoffs, can the Knicks still beat the Cavs? Was Carmelo Anthony too selfish? Was Patrick Ewing? All this and more!
Looking at the late season and playoffs vs. Cleveland with Tommy Beer
March 31, 2023 02:13 - 59 minutes - 54.4 MBTommy Beer of the eponymous newsletter hops on to talk late-stage Knicks. Obi Toppin will play a lead role in the season's final games, like he did last year -- what are we looking for from Toppin, and could it factor into a likely playoff meeting with Cleveland? If Randle is back for the playoffs, who might get cut from a shorter postseason rotation? Plus flowers for Immanuel Quickley, Isaiah Hartenstein, Quentin Grimes and more.
Willis Reed & Julius Randle
March 25, 2023 02:59 - 55 minutes - 50.8 MBEdgar Miranda saw Willis Reed's entire career with the Knicks. What stands out in his memories from those years? Given the respect the Captain held with his teammates, what shocking thing did they do to him in 1974, an act that riled up fans and media alike? After our Reed retrospective we talk about Julius Randle and his demonstrativeness. Is it an issue, short- on long-term? What does it mean to prioritize the human over the jersey? It's not always as simple as it sounds.
Winning the close ones, wherefore RJ & sustaining success vs. shooting for the stars
March 20, 2023 20:50 - 1 hour - 55.1 MBAre the Knicks winning more close games now than before? If so, why? If not, why does it sometimes seem that way? Is RJ Barrett abnormally frustrating for a 22-year-old #3 overall pick or are some fans fixated on picking at him, like a scab? Should the Knicks stay the course with the cast behind their ascent, or still be hunting for their white whale/Messiah X?
All you need to know about the Cleveland Cavaliers & not sweat about Mitchell Robinson
March 17, 2023 18:31 - 50 minutes - 46.2 MBDenver and Minnesota visit MSG for the next two games; bet you can guess which one has more reasons for excitement. What do you know about the Knicks' likely first-round playoff opponent, the Cleveland Cavaliers? Here you'll learn about their foundation, their flaws and the flashpoints of particular intrigue between them and the Knicks. Lastly, Mitchell Robinson complaining about his role isn't just not bad -- it's good.
An ankle, an anger & a season at a crossroads
March 12, 2023 02:16 - 31 minutes - 28.9 MBSaturday's loss to the Clippers adds an unexpected fragility to what's been a rock solid Knick season so far. Questions regarding Jalen Brunson and Julius Randle may go a long way in defining how the rest of the year goes.
How do we love thee, Knicks? Let us count the ways
March 03, 2023 23:32 - 1 hour - 55 MBMatthew & Stacy reunite a half a world apart to discuss: how is the Knicks' successful team-building the past 5ish years antithetical to the caricature of what a big-city team does to turn things around? Why is Jalen Brunson's career year in 2023 different than Julius Randle's in 2021? Plus the underrated foundation of this season's success, whether it's time to declare Hartsanity and more.
Grading the Knicks midseason with Ben Ritholtz
January 29, 2023 16:28 - 57 minutes - 52.5 MBWe welcome Ben Ritholtz (Knicks Film School) to consider questions big and small regarding the Knicks and their season so far. Recorded after the Cleveland win but as timely now as then, we delve into all Knicks great and small with one of Knicks Twitter's great minds. Does it mean anything that two years a Mitchell Robinson injury was when thiings took off, and this year it's where we fear a drop-off? Why is Matthew's fantasy about adding a superstar while retaining Julius Randle possibly u...
Previewing Knicks/Wizards with Matt Modderno
January 13, 2023 16:49 - 1 hour - 66.4 MBBleavinWizards host Matt Modderno joins us to discuss all things Washington hoops. How is old friend Kristaps Porzingis faring? Kyle Kuzma is playing well, so naturally trade rumors are swirling; what might the Wiz want back in a Kuz swap? What does the Washington fanbase make of Bradley Beal at this point in his career -- is he more Ernie Banks or the pebble in their shoe? Who has been Washington's biggest rival, historically? All this and much more.
A new Knicks winning streak, trade rumors & All-Star odds
January 08, 2023 22:01 - 46 minutes - 42.5 MBWith Matthew still recovering from Covid and Stacy still recovering from Michigan's loss to TCU, there's no time for an intro: we get right into the heroes of the win in Toronto, why Zach LaVine is not an ideal trade target & who is, where Julius Randle & Jalen Brunson stand in the East as far as All-Star consideration, and which Knicks match our astrological signs.
Talking Knicks & Bulls with BlogABull's Vijay Vemu
December 23, 2022 01:38 - 45 minutes - 41.9 MBIs Zach LaVine returning to form a matter of "when" or "if"? What about Lonzo Ball? Where does the career of Patrick Williams stand, and where might it be headed? We talk with Vijay Vemu about the Knicks and Bulls, find common ground as fans of rival teams and, in the end, all think of something nice to say about the other franchise.
Anatomy of a Knicks winning streak
December 16, 2022 15:17 - 53 minutes - 48.9 MBFlowers for Julius Randle. The defense never rests. Has Tom Thibodeau found love? Repeating what had been a mistake from the Kristaps Porzingis years is good for RJ Barrett. Where do the Knicks stand in the Eastern hierarchy a third of the way into this season of surprises? We get into all that and more.
Tom Thibodeau goes on a bender and the Knicks win in Philly
November 05, 2022 16:22 - 1 hour - 57.8 MBWe welcome Knick aficionado Seth Rosenthal to the show. Topics du jour: the Knicks coming from behind to win in Philadelphia; the enduring mystery that is Tom Thibodeau; the appeals of Obi Toppin; the uniqueness of Jalen Brunson; Cardiac Cam Reddish; how this Knick roster compares to past rosters; and who was the team's last true on-the-court leader. Tune in, turn on, drop out.
2 outta 3 ain't bad: Early returns on the 2022-23 New York Knicks
October 26, 2022 01:13 - 51 minutes - 47.4 MBAfter a nearly perfect first three games, the Knicks have their fans feeling good. What's potentially different about what we're seeing now versus last year's early fool's gold? We discuss new wrinkles to the offense and highlight the early play of Cam Reddish, Isaiah Hartenstein, Jalen Brunson are more.
2022-23 NBA preview: Around the Association
October 19, 2022 00:54 - 1 hour - 68.3 MBCan James Harden power the 76ers to a title? What might Cleveland stans be overlooking heading into this season? What to make of the Hawks? How good are the fully loaded Nuggets? What NBA superstar does Stacy consider only the 3rd-most important player on his team? And Lakers talk, natch. We cover most of the league in this episode. Bonus content: there's a brief silence right around the 11:30 mark. Use it to meditate and take stock of your life. We love you for you, not just your fandom.
Thoughts on the Knicks preseason opener
October 06, 2022 18:21 - 57 minutes - 52.7 MBThe Jalen Brunson era is begun! What to make of New York's new floor general after his Knicks (preseason) debut? We explore lineups/combinations we'd like to see more of (or some of, in some cases) and zoom in with observations on Immanuel Quickley, Obi Toppin, Isaiah Hartenstein, Deuce McBride and yes, Virginia -- even Julius Randle. Get 'em while they're hot!
Keeping It Real with Alex Wolfe
September 12, 2022 15:40 - 1 hour - 78 MBBe honest with yourselves, Knicks fans: would you be happy if Julius Randle returned to his 2021 level, if that meant fewer minutes for Obi Toppin? Is Randle accepting and flourishing in a lesser role what the organization wants, if that results in him being harder to move? Or is Randle capable of being someone's Andrew Wiggins as a well-paid third/fourth star? What is each of the Knick Kids' ultimate upside? Locked On Knicks host Alex Wolfe joins to discuss.
No to Donovan, Yes to RJ
September 03, 2022 01:32 - 55 minutes - 50.5 MBYou've heard & seen a ton of Knicks/Donovan Mitchell takes. But no doubt the Bleav Knicks pod is your first chance to hear it discussed from the point of view of one seriously jet-lagged analyst & another currently prescribed muscle relaxers. Do we like the deal? Do we like the RJ extension? All that plus we dive into the best & worst jerseys from the best & worst time for fashion, the 1990s.
Across the Atlantic Division (full hour-long version)
August 23, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 63.6 MBAlec Sturm (Nets Daily) & Dallas Amico (The Strickland) join for a wide-ranging discussion. If the KD/Brooklyn days are done, how do Nets fans view 2019 now? Would they do it all over again? Is Boston better with Durant or Jaylen Brown & Marcus Smart? Where would James Harden leading Philadelphia to a title rank among stunning outcomes? How far can Toronto climb? What do steel-toe boots and an equine teach us about ourselves? And what's one nice thing Alec, a Nets fan, will say about the Kni...
James Dolan on the upswing & Thibs question marks
August 15, 2022 14:59 - 1 hour - 71.4 MBPodmeister Shwin (Pod Strickland; United Hour) joins to talk about how the Knicks are more functional than Manchester United, James Dolan learning to stop worrying and love a little distance, the conundrum that is Tom Thibodeau, Tim Duncan versus Kobe Bryant and much more.
Knicks early-season expectations
August 12, 2022 16:40 - 49 minutes - 45.5 MBGuest Collin Loring (The Strickland) joins Matthew to discuss all kinds of expectations for the Knicks. Who will be the starting 5, and how de we know Quentin Grimes should but won't be in it opening night? On a surprisingly deep roster, especially in the backcourt, which Knicks may find themselves outside the rotation? Who is the greatest Knick ever to wear the number 6? All that and so much more.
Julius Randle, Obi Toppin & Spike Lee
August 06, 2022 14:27 - 53 minutes - 49.4 MBWhat could/should fans expect from Julius Randle next season? Is finding that out worth missing out on more of what Obi Toppin brings? Also on the heels of the Chris Herring/Spike Lee news, we share our hopes & fears for the project and share our favorite Spike joints.
Taco Bell, Knick fans vs. media & our NBA loves and hates
July 22, 2022 20:47 - 34 minutes - 32 MBMatthew & Stacy differ over whether the Knicks should invite the press to a press conference. They also dive into NBA players they've loved and hated over the years, plus the best fast-food restaurants out there.
What players should the Knicks give up for Donovan Mitchell? What NYC foods are worth trading for a title?
July 16, 2022 22:28 - 59 minutes - 54.4 MBWhat kind of trade packages are fair for Donovan Mitchell, and which are too much? Why might he and Jalen Brunson be a surprisingly complementary backcourt? How do you rank the Knicks' "big 4" young talents -- RJ Barrett, Obi Toppin, Quentin Grimes and Immanuel Quickley? Would you trade NYC pizza for a guarantee of Mitchell helping NY win a title? Falafel? Hot dogs? Bagels? All this and Stacy highlights the more impressive Knick performers during Summer League.
Oh roster, roster, wherefore art thou, roster?
July 09, 2022 00:07 - 1 hour - 55 MBWe were so amped for this episode we skipped the intro and just got to it. Topics touched on: Julius Randle, Obi Toppin and what's fair to expect from each; more ways in which we love Immanuel Quickley; how the Knick roster might look opening night, how Cam Reddish can win a role, and more, including a shout-out to a tasty but little-known holiday.
The Knicks' draft night, free agency and Kyrie & KD fall in Brooklyn
July 04, 2022 16:34 - 1 hour - 62.1 MBMatthew and Stacy rewind to draft night & discuss their feelings then and now. The Brunson and Hartenstein signings bring optimism to a couple areas of need. And in a (mostly) non-schadenfreude way, we sift through the wreckage of Brooklyn's Blueprint for Greatness 2.0.
Draft day dealings & the son of Rick nears an MSG homecoming
June 29, 2022 16:41 - 49 minutes - 45.3 MBJeremy Cohen helps Stacy make sense of the Knicks' multiple moves on draft day. Then they discuss the implications and long-term vision around the seemingly imminent Jalen Brunson signing, and much more.
Learning from the Finals, looking to the draft
June 18, 2022 16:16 - 53 minutes - 49 MBThe 2022 season is over, but not forgotten. Stacy and Matthew talk Marcus Smart, Draymond Green, Steph Curry and other stars from the NBA Finals & how their rises and falls relate to the Knicks. From there we look toward next week's draft & who the Knicks are most likely to pursue at pick #11, what it would take to move up to #4, and whether the price is worth it.