CASUAL FRIDAY | I (Still) Got FIVE On It | Knicks Film School Podcast

Has Anything Changed?: Jon and JB recap the end of week news and the recent perception that expectations may be changing for the Knicks as they head into the summer. They talk about whether that's legit, how the Nets recent trade plays into things, and what the Finals outcome will mean as we head into July. by Knicks Film School

38 min listen

Larry Johnson: As we celebrate the 20th anniversary of arguably the greatest shot in Knicks history, Jon is joined by Larry Johnson to reminisce about that magical night, what made the '99 team so special, and why having a moment like this was made even better because he did it in a Knicks uniform. by Knicks Film School

18 min listen

Chris Iseman On Free Agency: Jon is joined by Chris Iseman of NorthJersey.com to discuss how the Knicks are looking as they arrive at free agency's doorstep. They go through how to parse out fact from fiction with rumors flying everywhere, how the Knicks feel going into the weekend, whether they'll stay true to their proposed backup plan if they don't get a premier name, and what landing (and not landing) KD would mean for the franchise. by Knicks Film School

31 min listen

Ian Begley: Jon is joined by SNY’s Ian Begley to talk all things Knicks draft, including what to make of the team’s possible interest in trading down, how they feel about RJ Barrett, whether he’d be a good fit in New York, and how their front office is functioning heading into the huge summer ahead. by Knicks Film School

22 min listen

Knicks and Pelicans talk with Chris Trew: Jon is joined by longtime podcaster for the New Orleans Pelicans, Chris Trew. They talk about the similarities and differences between the Pels and Knicks, what Zion fever has been like, aftermath of the AD trade, the long term prospects for Brandon Ingram, and what Knick fans can expect from Elfrid Payton and Julius Randle. by Knicks Film School

65 min listen

Knicks Media Day with Chris Iseman: Jon is joined by Chris Iseman of NorthJersey.com to discuss all the relevant topics that emerged from Knicks Media Day and make some predictions about the rotation this year (13:05), but not before he has some words about his friend JB on the heels of his stepping down from running KFS. by Knicks Film School

52 min listen

Draft Recap w/ Spencer Pearlman: Jon is joined by Spencer Pearlman for a post-draft recap. First, Jon offers some quick commentary on the NYDN situation before Spencer comes on to discuss all of the Knicks new draft picks (8:40), starting with Ignas Brazdeikis and continuing with Kris Wilkes, VJ King and Amir Hinton. by Knicks Film School

31 min listen

3 a.m. In Vegas: Jon is joined by David Futernick for one part Summer League Game 2 Recap, a.k.a. "Why nobody should be freaking out over RJ (but it's totally ok to be hyped about Iggy," and one part recapping an eventful night out in Sin City. by Knicks Film School

23 min listen

Processing The New Post-KD-Injury Landscape w/ Tommy Beer: Jon is joined by Tommy Beer in an attempt to process just how much everything has changed following Kevin Durant's injury on Monday night. They go through what the Knicks will do, what they should do, and how this effects a possible AD trade. This one is therapy, y'all. by Knicks Film School

44 min listen

Therapy: The day of reckoning has come. After Jon goes on a little rant, he's joined by actor David Futernick to help him process the KD news (26:20), by writer extraordinaire Robert Silverman to get some big picture perspective (41:20), and finally by Knick Film School himself Jeffrey Bellone, where they both learn the news of Dolan nixing the max deal to KD and Julius Randle signing with the Knicks in real time (1:05:30). Stay till the end...you won't regret it. by Knicks Film School

104 min listen

Jonathan Wasserman on RJ Barrett, Knicks Draft: Jon is joined by Bleacher Report's Jonathan Wasserman for an in depth breakdown of likely Knicks draft pick RJ Barrett. They go through his potential fit on next year's team, both with and without stars on the roster, as well as weaknesses in his game, whether the Knicks should be concerned about them, how his mentality will translate to New York and much more. Wass also gives his thoughts on a possible Anthony Davis trade and whether any trade down scenario would make sense for the Knicks on draft night. by Knicks Film School

29 min listen

Opening Night Recap: Jon gives his big picture takeaways from the Knicks opening night loss to the Spurs before welcoming in friend of the program David Futernick to talk about their respective opening nights, what to take moving forward, and why we should all feel more hopeful than not after one game. by Knicks Film School

61 min listen

100th Episode: Reliving Draft Day: For the 100th episode of the pod, Jon takes everyone with him through his experience on draft day. A few hours before the first pick, he's joined by Spencer Pearlman to have a final discussion about RJ Barrett (as well as Ja Morant and Darius Garland), then we head to the bar for some pre-gaming and live reaction to the pick (25:25), and finally we finish the night with Knicks Film School himself, JB, who joins to talk about what RJ Barrett means to this team and fan base (29:15). by Knicks Film School

50 min listen

Magic Recap and Trainer David Zenon: Two-part episode! First, Jon is joined by his old buddy and Magic aficionado Chip Murphy to break down New York's loss to Orlando and discuss the takeaways from the game. Then, Independant Skills trainer David Zenon comes on to talk Knicks, and in particular the franchise's two young cornerstones, Mitchell Robinson and RJ Barrett. by Knicks Film School

55 min listen

Should FIBA Change Our View Of Frank?: Jon is joined by KFS's own Jeremy Cohen to discuss their favorite French son, Frank Ntilikina. They talk about what we really learned at the FIBA World Championship, whether it'll matter in the year ahead, and how the Knicks can finally put him in a position to succeed in the NBA. by Knicks Film School

33 min listen

Kristian Winfield: Jon is joined by Kristian Winfield of the New York Daily News. They touch on what it's been like for him to provide positive coverage about the team for the paper since he's been there, and then get into Frank Ntilikina's FIBA performance, how it might influence his role on the Knicks this year, and why David Fizdale is still the man to bring it all together. by Knicks Film School

50 min listen

The Curious Case of Frank Ntilikina: Jon brings two of his longtime Knicks discussion companions on the show to hash out some current events, including Derrick Rose's recent comments, what effect (if any) Frank's FIBA performance should have on the team's view of him, possible lineup combos for the year ahead, the Knicks' NBA2K ratings, and much more. by Knicks Film School

62 min listen

Pre-Agency with Shwinny Pooh: Jon is joined by Ashwin Ramnath (Posting & Toasting's Shwinny Pooh) for a recalibration of where the Knicks' priorities should lie heading into free agency. They start out by debating the merits of signing a particular free agent duo before launching into a broader discussion on the merits of waiting it out until the time is right for a big splash. by Knicks Film School

52 min listen

Putting A Cap On It: Jon and JB get together for one final look back at the Knicks' offseason that has caused so much consternation around the country, just where and how the narratives have gone wrong, and why what lies ahead truly does feel different. by Knicks Film School

61 min listen

Dallas Amico on Knicks New Additions: Jon is joined by Posting & Toasting's Dallas Amico to dig into some of the film on the newest Knicks. They spend some time talking about Julius Randle's strengths and weaknesses on both ends and think about some lineup combinations he might be most effective in before turning to Reggie Bullock & Wayne Ellington... by Knicks Film School

56 min listen

KFS Mailbag: It's Mailbag Time! Jon answers the questions that are on your mind about the Knicks, lineups, rotations, trades, the coach, himself, Thanos and much more, all with the help of new KFS intern Kris P (@krispursiainen) by Knicks Film School

70 min listen

Jon and JB Live: Happy Memorial Day! Jon and JB pod live from Macri's kitchen table (as their kids play outside). We talk about what the Knicks should take (or not take) from the Raptors' success on the Anthony Davis front, do an in depth breakdown on the cap situations for New York's main competitors this summer, and talk about why team-building philosophies aren't always as clear cut as we make them out to be. by Knicks Film School

53 min listen

Adam Taylor of the Celtics Center: Jon is joined by Adam Taylor of the Celtics Center to rekindle the age-old rivalry...in podcast form. They discuss Marcus Morris and what he'll bring on the court and in the locker room, the similarities and differences between the situations each team finds themselves in, what last year's Celtics season can tell us about the challenges New York now faces, and much more. by Knicks Film School

58 min listen

JB Goes Out on a High Note: Jon is joined by JB for a wide ranging conversation that hits on a little of everything, starting with why he's stepping down from running KFS. They also discuss the changing media landscape, how it effects the Knicks (and the general conversation about sports) and what really matters in the season ahead. by Knicks Film School

80 min listen

Summer League Breakdown with Spencer Pearlman: Jon is joined by Spencer Pearlman to break down what we saw through 4 games of Summer League in Vegas. They go through RJ Barrett's defense and the progress he made on that end, Kevin Knox's improved effectiveness around the basket, things Mitchell Robinson still needs to clean up, and the gift that is Iggy Brazdeikis. by Knicks Film School

44 min listen

Restricted Free Agency Preview - Part 1 with the P&T Guys: Jon & Jeremy do the unthinkable and cross the streams, as they're joined by Shwin & Drew from the Posting & Toasting show for Part 1 of a crossover episode previewing 2020's restricted free agent class and whether anyone makes sense for the Knicks. They go through several intriguing names before getting to some of the headliners that could make a sizable impact. Part 2 will be available next week on the P&T Show. by Knicks Film School

71 min listen

Moke Hamilton: Jon is joined by The Athletic's Moke Hamilton to discuss his latest piece on the Knicks. They dive into the past, present and future of the organization, including some bright spots that haven't gotten much attention, some wise words on the KP trade, and why David Fizdale will have his work cut out for him this season. by Knicks Film School

40 min listen

Mike Vorkunov & Hawks Postgame: A jam-packed episode as the preseason winds down. First, Jon gives his one big takeaway from the Hawks game (hint: it rhymes with "Hank") plus three positives he took from the night. Then, Mike Vorkunov calls in to discuss the results (and reaction to the results) from his recent Knicks fan poll, as well as some other big picture topics for the season ahead. by Knicks Film School

46 min listen

What Just Happened?: Jon starts out with a Cavs Postgame that turns into a "WTF" after Perry & Mills address the media following a blowout loss. Then, from before Sunday evening's craziness, Jon and JB have one of their usual wide-ranging conversations about where the organization is at, how we judge what's going on, who takes the blame, and how fans should react to the media's take on it all. by Knicks Film School

72 min listen

Outasight & Blazers Postgame: Jon is joined by musician and Knicks fan Outasight. They cover a lot of ground, including what the alternatives are to waiting for a savior like Masai Ujiri to come rescue the franchise from itself. Then Jon goes solo to recap the Knicks blowout in Portland and what absolutely needs to happen over the next 58 games. by Knicks Film School

66 min listen

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