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The Knicks Take Podcast

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The Knicks Take is a weekly sports podcast where two brothers discuss the biggest Knicks topics and debate them from their own perspectives. Hosts Jelanie (Jah So Focused) and Khiari (French) are two brothers from the South Bronx who grew up in an expressly loud Knicks household. With Jelanie being an 80’s baby, and Khiari being the 90s, they experienced the New York Knicks through different generational views. These differing viewpoints allow them to talk about the current Knicks team from their own unique lens. The two will bring you a fair, balanced and interesting representation of the team without the reactionary bluster usually found in sports media. Light on statistics and heavier on results, opinions, funny moments, and guest appearances...this podcast is made for easy listening!

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The Knicks Take is a weekly sports podcast where two brothers discuss the biggest Knicks topics and debate them from their own perspectives. Hosts Jelanie (Jah So Focused) and Khiari (French) are two brothers from the South Bronx who grew up in an expressly loud Knicks household. With Jelanie being an 80’s baby, and Khiari being the 90s, they experienced the New York Knicks through different generational views. These differing viewpoints allow them to talk about the current Knicks team from their own unique lens. The two will bring you a fair, balanced and interesting representation of the team without the reactionary bluster usually found in sports media. Light on statistics and heavier on results, opinions, funny moments, and guest appearances...this podcast is made for easy listening!

Language:

English


Episodes
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Done With Him | Episode 35

1/30/2022
Today on the Knicks Take podcast… We’re back and recapping all of the week’s games, beginning with the Knicks win over the Clippers. The brothers JAH & French then get into the three straight losses to the Cavs, the Heat, and the Bucks. After a few discussions regarding the play (or lack thereof) of Julius Randle, they delve into all of the recent Knicks rumors, one of which includes a young superstar potentially coming to NY. Listen up y’all! Also, don’t forget to check out the...

Duration:01:20:25

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Doom & Gloom | Episode 34

1/26/2022
Today on the Knicks Take podcast… …the brothers recap two Knicks games at home against the Timberwolves and the Pelicans. After last week’s highly positive outlook on the New York Knicks, JAH and French give their updated opinions on what they think is going right and wrong. Stay to the end to hear them give predictions to upcoming games, as well as their weekly show and movie recommendations!! Check out the links below: Apple Podcasts:...

Duration:01:06:41

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All That And Some Chips | Ep. 33

1/18/2022
We're back after a short hiatus and some technical difficulties!! French and JAH recap the last two weeks of Knicks news as well as give their thoughts on the Knicks newest acquisition...Cam Reddish!

Duration:01:27:05

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Happy New Year....It Stinks | Episode 32

1/4/2022
Happy New Years from the Knicks Take podcast… In this episode, the brothers recover from the COVID and recap the past week's games, which included Kemba being back out of the rotation as well as Julius Randle. Don't forget to stick around for predictions, Movie and TV Recommendations, and a spoiler-freeish discussion of The Matrix Resurrections Check out the links below: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-knicks-take-podcast/id1561245871 Google Podcasts:...

Duration:00:54:28

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Health & Safety Protocols | Episode 31

12/27/2021
Merry Christmas from The Knicks Take podcast!! This week Jah So Focused and French The Bro-host bring Knicks news and recaps of the games. They start off talking about the Bucks game, and point out the impact COVID is beginning to interfere with the development from key players in the lineup. They follow it up with recaps of Stephen Curry's Historical night when the Knicks faced off against The Warriors. Then the brothers discuss the lowly Rockets & Pistons games before the Christmas...

Duration:01:44:24

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Are You Willing To Wait | Episode 30

12/11/2021
This week on the Knicks Take podcast… The brothers Jah So Focused and French The Brohost bring you the week’s Knicks news and recaps of the games. They start off talking about the Spurs game, and point out some promising developments from key players in the lineup. They follow it up with recaps of the Pacers and Raptors games. After giving their opinions on what the Knicks should do in the future, French brings up a potential trade scenario that he’s excited to see while Jah is not so...

Duration:01:32:36

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Quarter Season Analysis | Episode 29

12/6/2021
This week on the Knicks Take podcast… We’ve reached the quarter point of the season and the Knicks are under .500! Your hosts French and JAH go over the past week of games, discuss a surprising change to the Knicks starting lineup, and talk about how optimistic they feel in regards to the rest of the season. Don’t forget to like, subscribe and comment wherever you can! Check out the links below: Apple Podcasts:...

Duration:01:31:30

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A Knicks Take Thanksgiving | Episode 28

11/27/2021
This week on the Knicks Take podcast… Happy Thanksgiving everyone! We hope you all enjoyed the holiday! The brothers are back and thankful for more NY Basketball. The brothers do a quick recap of their Thanksgiving before going into this week’s games. This week the Knicks started off against the league’s worst team in the Houston Rockets. They then followed that up with games against the Chicago Bulls, LA Lakers, and finally the Phoenix Suns. French and JAH break down the ups and downs of...

Duration:01:06:01

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What Should We Do | Episode 27

11/21/2021
This week on the Knicks Take podcast… ...The Knicks only had 2 games this week, but leave the brothers with a lot to talk about after two strange games against the Indiana Pacers and the Orlando Magic. French broaches the question about whether there should be any lineup changes with the Knicks starters struggling so much, and JAH lists how potential problems the Knicks are having could lead to a bad outcome later in the season. Check out the links below: Apple Podcasts:...

Duration:01:19:16

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The B Word | Episode 26

11/14/2021
This week on the Knicks Take podcast… ...French is BACK! The brothers get right back into discussing the week’s games beginning with the Knicks game Sunday against the Cleveland Cavaliers. After discussing an otherworldly performance from an unlikely guard, the Knicks then moved on to the second game of a back to back against an undermanned 76ers team. The brothers talk about their feelings both heading into and after the game...particularly after Julius Randle gave an assessment of his...

Duration:01:06:42

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The B Word | Episode 26

11/13/2021
This week on the Knicks Take podcast… French is BACK! The brothers get right back into discussing the week’s games, beginning with the Knicks game Sunday against the Cleveland Cavaliers. After discussing an otherworldly performance from an unlikely guard, the Knicks then moved on to the second game of a back to back against the undermanned 76ers team. The brothers talk about their feelings both heading into and after the game...particularly after Julius Randle gave an assessment of his...

Duration:01:06:42

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Which Team Is This | Episode 25

11/6/2021
As the saying goes: "The show must go on!" In the first ever Knicks Take Solo Pod, JAH gets into it without the help of his brother French. After an up and down week, JAH gets into each game beginning with the Knicks impressive game against the New Orleans Pelicans. After discussing a couple of confusing outings against both the Raptors and Pacers, he concludes the week discussing the Knicks showing against the defending champion Milwaukee Bucks. JAH is left to ponder the question after this...

Duration:00:44:01

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”The C Word” | Episode 24

10/30/2021
French & JAH are back with the latest on your New York Knicks. The brothers discuss the last two Knicks games against the Philadelphia 76ers. After the Knicks embarrassing loss to the Orlando Magic, they briefly get into what worried them coming into the games. But after watching the Knicks live, French has a specific word that he's thinking of when watching this team. Also JAH talks about his annoyance with one of the key members of the starting lineup. After recapping the games, French and...

Duration:00:47:18

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What Can Go Wrong... | Episode 23

10/27/2021
French & JAH return from their long hiatus to bring you episode 23 of THE KNICKS TAKE PODCAST! Season 2 begins with the brothers explaining their absence before recapping everything in the offseason, discussing the preseason games, up to the first three games of the regular season. Also, JAH brings up the random RJ Barrett slander on Twitter. Catch up on all things Knicks! Check out the links below: Apple Podcasts:...

Duration:00:59:46

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Everybody RELAX | Episode 22

8/22/2021
Welcome to The Knicks Take Podcast! In this episode, French and Jah So Focused discuss the final two Knicks Summer League games and evaluate the main young players. After some discussions in regards to Deuce McBride, Immanuel Quickley, and Quentin Grimes, they move on to recapping all of the Knicks signings including key details on Kemba Walker, and Evan Fournier's contracts. Also, the Knicks released their season schedule. French and Jah analyze the key games, and go over predictions as to...

Duration:01:29:19

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2021 Knicks Summer League | Episode 21

8/15/2021
Welcome to The Knicks Take Podcast! On this episode, French and Jah So Focused recap the week's Summer League games featuring the New York Knicks. They highlight the play from the Knick youngsters in their games against the Raptors, Pacers, Lakers and Detroit Pistons. After some debates about point guard play, they get into Kemba Walker's contract, the newest Knick signing, and Frank's cap hold being rescinded. Check out the links below: Apple Podcasts:...

Duration:01:20:47

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Knicks 2021 Free Agency Recap | Episode 20

8/10/2021
The brothers discuss all the Knicks signings and what they expect from the team in the upcoming season Check out the links below: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-knicks-take-podcast/id1561245871 Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5idXp6c3Byb3V0LmNvbS8xNzM3OTkyLnJzcw== Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5DFq5Gjqf1apjyUqdzsvAF Twitter: https://twitter.com/theknickstake Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theknickstake/ Youtube:...

Duration:01:07:13

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NBA Draft 2021 Recap | Episode 19

8/1/2021
The NBA Draft has come and gone! French & Jah So Focused discuss the four new additions to the NY Knicks (and the strange route they took to get here). After discussing each player, the brother's talk how they feel about the selections and the Knicks drafting process overall. French lists the teams that he is envious of after draft night, and then they talk other Knicks news. Check out the links below: Apple Podcasts:...

Duration:01:10:13

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Knicks Draft Talk 2021 | Part Two with Jah So Focused| Episode 18

7/25/2021
Part two of the Draft Discussion: French and Jah start off recapping the NBA Finals before getting into more Sex(ton) talk. After they debate the merits of bringing on a Collin Sexton, French ponders a potential trade for Kemba Walker. The brothers transition the conversation right to the draft. They recap French's choices from last week, and point out some of the prospects that may be out of reach for New York. Jah breaks down the four players he would pick if he were in charge, and why...

Duration:02:11:06

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Knicks Draft Talk 2021 | Part One with French | Episode 17

7/18/2021
The NBA Draft is almost here!!! French and Jah recap the NBA Finals, before discussing the Knicks currently showing their skills in olympics exhibition play. They start with 25 year old Luca Vildoza who shows that he can shoot out the gym. FIBA Frank Ntilikina has also been showing exceptional range. They then go over a potential trade for Collin Sexton and whether the cost is worth it. After exchanging differing opinions on the young guard, French talks about four draft prospects he would...

Duration:01:32:49