It's a Hard Knicks Life
It's a Hard Knicks Life, hosted by Craig Axelrod on the Bleav Podcast Network, is a comedic Knicks fan show where long-time friends discuss the team's highs and lows. It has 344 episodes, released about every six days, with a typical length of around 65 minutes. Estimated downloads per episode are 5,000 to 25,000 (estimated), with a rate range of $90 to $630 per episode.
Long-running New York Knicks comedy show with a loyal, passionate fanbase
- 344 episodes since 2018 with a steady weekly release schedule
- Episodes average about 65 minutes, giving room for host-read mid-roll ads
- Recent 2026 episodes cover the Knicks championship run and roster news
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- co-hosted banter, fan call-ins, recap and debate
- Tone
- irreverent, passionate
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 40 to 80 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- Bleav
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed; the show is published by Bleav Podcast Network with no funding links.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | bleav.com/shows/its-a-hard-knicks-life-podcast/ |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1266106879 |
| RSS feed | feeds.simplecast.com/OTc8U1cM |
Benchmark score: 65 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| One Last Dress Rehearsal | 2026-10-15 | 56 min |
| Jonathan Macri from Knicks Film School | 2026-10-08 | 1 h 12 min |
| Season Premier: Training Camp | 2026-10-01 | 1 h 13 min |
| Summer Catch-Up | 2026-08-03 | 1 h 4 min |
| HKL Best of - The "Birth" of Blanderson Hooper | 2026-07-27 | 40 min |
| HKL Best of - OG Becomes a Knick | 2026-07-20 | 1 h 2 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 4 days ago, a new one about every 6 days.
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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About It's a Hard Knicks Life
It's a Hard Knicks Life is a comedy sports podcast about the New York Knicks, produced by the Bleav Podcast Network and hosted by Craig Axelrod according to the feed. The show brings together long-time friends and diehard fans for raw takes, recaps, and fan discussion. Per the feed, it has published 344 episodes since June 2018, with a release roughly every six days and a median length of about 65 minutes.
The show's website describes it as bold, unfiltered, and unapologetically Knicks, and the feed flags it as explicit. Apple Podcasts lists 198 ratings averaging 4.8 out of 5. Listeners are estimated to number roughly 5,000 to 25,000 per episode, based on the ratings band and show history, and are estimated to skew male and English-speaking in the United States.
No sponsors are named in the feed, so the show appears to be unsponsored so far. Estimated rates are about $90 to $630 per host-read mid-roll ad, a fit for sports apparel, betting, or New York area brands seeking a passionate fan audience.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. It's a Hard Knicks Life can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about It's a Hard Knicks Life
How much does It's a Hard Knicks Life charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Starbooked estimates about $90 to $630 per host-read mid-roll ad, based on an estimated 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode. Final pricing depends on the episode and the agreement with the show.
What is It's a Hard Knicks Life about?
It is a comedy sports podcast about the New York Knicks, with long-time friends and fans sharing raw takes, recaps, and game reactions every week.
How do I contact It's a Hard Knicks Life about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can also be booked directly through Starbooked.
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