Knicks Film School
The official podcast network of Knicks Film School, where fans learn about the New York Knicks. It provides in-depth analysis, discussions, and insights about the team.
Episodes
Knicks at Raptors (PRESEASON) - Recap & Reaction | POSTGAME SHOW | Knicks Film School
In this edition of the KFS Postgame Show, Jonathan Macri recaps the Knicks preseason game against the Toronto Raptors. Watch the video version of this podcast on our YouTube channel!HOST(S): Jonathan MacriPRODUCTION: Mark RoscusGET YOUR KFS CHAMPIONSHIP MERCH IN THE KFS MERCH STORE!FOR AN AD-FREE, UNINTERRUPTED VERSION OF THIS EPISODE, SIGN UP FOR THE MELO TIER ON PATREON! Hosted by Sim
Knicks vs Timberwolves (PRESEASON) - Recap & Reaction | POSTGAME SHOW | Knicks Film School
In this edition of the KFS Postgame Show, Jonathan Macri recaps the Knicks preseason game against the Minnesota Timberwolves Watch the video version of this podcast on our YouTube channel!HOST(S): Jonathan MacriPRODUCTION: Mark RoscusGET YOUR KFS CHAMPIONSHIP MERCH IN THE KFS MERCH STORE!FOR AN AD-FREE, UNINTERRUPTED VERSION OF THIS EPISODE, SIGN UP FOR THE MELO TIER ON PATREON! Hosted by Sim
NBA Over/Unders (East) | Could the 76ers, Cavs, Heat or Pacers WIN MORE GAMES than the Knicks?
In this episode, Jonathan Macri, Andrew Claudio, Jeff Johnson & Shawn Hardie begin a new tradition of going through the entire Eastern Conference and predicting whether each team will finish OVER or UNDER their projected wins line on Fanatics Sportsbook, while asking their biggest Knicks related question for every franchise.(0:00) HEY THERE, KNICKS FANS!(3:13) Boston Celtics(8:52) Philadelphia
NO EXTENSIONS?! Knicks table KAT, Hart & Deuce Contract Talks | EMERGENCY LIVESTREAM
In this emergency livestream, Jonathan Macri & Jeremy Cohen react to the breaking news that the Knicks announced on Friday that contract negotiations with Karl-Anthony Towns, Josh Hart, Miles McBride & Tyler Kolek have all been tabled until later in the season. Watch the video version of this podcast on our YouTube channel!HOST(S): Jonathan Macri, Jeremy CohenPRODUCTION: Andrew Claudi
Knicks vs Wizards (PRESEASON) - Recap & Reaction | POSTGAME SHOW | Knicks Film School
In this edition of the KFS Postgame Show, Jonathan Macri recaps the Knicks preseason game against the Washington Wizards. Watch the video version of this podcast on our YouTube channel!HOST(S): Jonathan MacriPRODUCTION: Kevin EdwardsGET YOUR KFS CHAMPIONSHIP MERCH IN THE KFS MERCH STORE!FOR AN AD-FREE, UNINTERRUPTED VERSION OF THIS EPISODE, SIGN UP FOR THE MELO TIER ON PATREON! Hosted b
Alan Hahn (ESPN, MSG) Reveals Which Knicks Playoff Demons Are Now Forever Exorcised! | Knicks Film School
In this episode, Jonathan Macri is joined by Alan Hahn of ESPN & MSG for his annual preseason trip to KFS but the first since the Knicks won their first championship in 53 years! They discuss the moment he thought it could happen, which Knicks demons have been exorcised, the chip this team still has on their shoulder going into this season, his in-the-moment reacion to the Knicks winning it al
Ian Begley of SNY! | Insider Look at KAT, Hart & Deuce Extension Talks | Knicks Film School
In this episode, Jonathan Macri is joined by Ian Begley of SNY for his insider perspective on the Knicks conctract extension negotiations with Karl-Anthony Towns, Josh Hart & Miles "Deuce" McBride.00:00 HEY THERE, KNICKS FANS!01:00 Ian Begley of SNY!30:57 Macri reacts to convo with Ian37:50 THIS WAS FUN!Watch the video version of this podcast on our YouTube channel!HOST: Jonathan MacriGUEST: I
Knicks at 76ers (PRESEASON) - Recap & Reaction | POSTGAME SHOW | Knicks Film School
In this edition of the KFS Postgame Show, Jonathan Macri recaps the Knicks preseason game against the Philadlphia 76ers. Watch the video version of this podcast on our YouTube channel!HOST(S): Jonathan MacriPRODUCTION: Kevin EdwardsGET YOUR KFS CHAMPIONSHIP MERCH IN THE KFS MERCH STORE!FOR AN AD-FREE, UNINTERRUPTED VERSION OF THIS EPISODE, SIGN UP FOR THE MELO TIER ON PATREON! Hosted by
Claudio Casino 5.0! Overs/Unders Picks for the 2026-27 Knicks Season! | Knicks Film School
In this episode, Jonathan Macri & Jeremy Cohen make their annual trip to Claudio Casino - the first since the Knicks won the 2026 NBA Championship (!) - and make their season long predictions for the 2026-27 Knicks, based on over/under lines set by Casino President, Andrew Claudio.Watch the video version of this podcast on our YouTube channel!HOST(S): Jonathan Macri, Jeremy CohenPRODUCTION/CAS
MAILBAG OF CHAMPIONS! | 5th Annual Knicks Film School x Knicks Fan TV Season Preview Crossover!
In this episode, Jonathan Macri is joined by CP The Fanchise of Knicks Fan TV for the 5th annual KFS/KFTV crossover mailbag - the first as reigning NBA Champions! Here from several prominant voices in the Knicks community who submitted questions via video to be answered ahead of the upcoming Knicks season.PREORDER A COPY OF FRED'S UPCOMING BOOK - UNDER THE BRIGHT LIGHTS: THE REVIVAL OF THE NEW YOR
Which Team Is The Knicks Biggest Threat In The East?! feat. Dan Devine (Yahoo!) | Knicks Film School
In this episode, Jonathan Macri is joined by Dan Devine of Yahoo Sports to discuss the looming financial decisions the Knicks face during the preseason before going through every potential opponent in the Eastern Conference & naming one reason the Knicks should be confident & one reason the Knicks should be concerned. Watch the video version of this podcast on our YouTube channel!HOS
New York Is A City Of Champions Again! feat. John Jastremski | Knicks Film School
In this episode, Jonathan Macri is joined by John Jastremski of “New York, New York” & Underscore Media to discuss New York potentially becoming a City of Champions once again, with the Knicks having won the NBA title & both the Yankees & Liberty beginning playoff runs on their own. They also discuss Knicks/Yankees parallels, the Knicks chances at a repeat, the lasting legacy for this
Biggest Takeaways from 2026 Knicks Media Day | Knicks Film School
In this episode, Jonathan Macri & Jeremy Cohen go through their biggest takeaways from the interview & soundbites at Knicks Media Day.Watch the video version of this podcast on our YouTube channel!HOST(S): Jonathan Macri, Jeremy CohenPRODUCTION: Andrew ClaudioFOR AN AD-FREE, UNINTERRUPTED VERSION OF THIS EPISODE, SIGN UP FOR THE MELO TIER ON PATREON!GET YOUR KFS CHAMPIONSHIP MERCH IN THE K
Top 10 Moments from Jalen Brunson hosting Saturday Night Live! (PLUS: KAT/Deuce Extension Update)
In this episode, Jonathan Macri & Andrew Claudio go through their 10 "favorite" moments from Jalen Brunson's appearance hosting Saturday Night Live over weekend. They also list several games that didn't make the summer countdown of the Best 20 Games of the Leon Rose Era before discuss the biggest questions headed into training camp, which involve the future of Karl-Anthony Towns, Josh Hart &am
Best 20 Knicks Games of the Leon Rose Era | #1: Knicks 107, Spurs 106 (6/10/26 - NBA Finals, Game 4)
To conclude our countdown of the Best 20 Games of the Leon Rose era this summer, Jonathan Macri, Andrew Claudio, Jeff Johnson & Shawn Hardie assemble together for a special in studio discussion on the greatest comeback in NBA Finals history. The guys cover everything from the reason this game landed at #1 over Game 5, why they don't regret limiting the countdown to one game per playoff series,
Jonathan Macri Loves the Knicks | KFS SPOTLIGHT | Presented by Tyto Flight
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Best 20 Knicks Games of the Leon Rose Era | #2: Knicks 115, Cavaliers 104 (5/19/26 - East Finals, Game 1)
To continue our countdown of the Best 20 Knicks Games of the Leon Rose Era, Jonathan Macri, Andrew Claudio & DJ Zullo look back to the greatest playoff comeback in Knicks history (for 3 weeks). They relive the emotional roller coaster of Game 1 of the 2026 Eastern Conference Finals & discuss every detail, such as: how this potentially led to what happened one round later, Jalen Brunson tak
Best 20 Knicks Games of the Leon Rose Era | #3: Knicks 104, 76ers 101 (4/22/24 - Game 2, EQF)
To continue our countdown of the Best 20 Knicks Games of the Leon Rose Era, Jonathan Macri, Andrew Claudio & Benjy Ritholtz take one final trip to the unforgettable 2023-24 season & relive the first taste of playoff magic that the Knicks experienced during this era. Down 5 with 30 seconds left & headed for a Game 2 loss to the 76ers, Jalen Brunson, Isaiah Hartenstein, Donte DiVincenzo
Best 20 Knicks Games of the Leon Rose Era | #4: Knicks 91, Celtics 90 (5/7/25 - Game 2, ESF)
To continue our countdown of the Best 20 Knicks Games of the Leon Rose Era, Jonathan Macri, Andrew Claudio & Jeff Johnson relive one of the more improbable moments of the Leon Rose era as the Knicks overcame a 20-point deficit (again) to beat the Celtics (again) in Boston (again) to take a 2-0 lead in the 2025 East Semifinals.FULL BOX SCORE (H/T: BASKETBALL REFERENCE)FULL GAME (H/T: NBA LEAGUE
Best 20 Knicks Games of the Leon Rose Era | #5: Knicks 124, Spurs 113 (12/16/25 - NBA Cup Final)
To continue our countdown of the Best 20 Knicks Games of the Leon Rose Era, Jonathan Macri & Andrew Claudio reflect on the first trophy the Knicks earned during the 2025-26 NBA season at the expense of the San Antonio Spurs & relive a fun December trip to Vegas in the 2025 NBA Cup Final.FULL BOX SCORE (H/T: BASKETBALL REFERENCE)FULL GAME (H/T: NBA LEAGUE PASS)Watch the video version of thi
Kazeem Famuyide Is Just Getting Started! | KFS SPOTLIGHT | Presented by Tyto Flight
In this week’s episode of KFS Spotlight - presented by Tyto Flight - your host Jeremy Cohen is joined by Emmy Award-winning TV host and content producer, Kazeem “Kaz” Famuyide. We learn about Kaz’s life as a Knicks fan, his professional career, and his passions for basketball, music, and wrestling. Watch the video version of this podcast episode on the Knicks Film School YouTube channel!FOLLO
BREAKING NEWS: Knicks sign James Wiseman, Bruce Brown, Ochai Agbaji, John Konchar & Drew Eubanks to camp deals | EMERGENCY LIVESTREAM
In this "emergency" livestream, Jonathan Macri reacts to the flurry of Knicks training camp invite deals (Exhibit 9) and breaks down whether James Wiseman, Bruce Brown, Ochai Agbaji, John Konchar or Drew Eubanks have a chance to make the Knicks final roster.Watch the video version of this podcast on our YouTube channel!HOST: Jonathan MacriPRODUCER: Andrew ClaudioGET YOUR KFS CHAMPIONSHIP MERCH IN
Best 20 Knicks Games of the Leon Rose Era | #6: Knicks 140, Hawks 89 (4/30/26 - Game 6, EQF)
To continue our countdown of the Best 20 Knicks Games of the Leon Rose Era, Jonathan Macri & Andrew Claudio look back at one of the most pivitol playoff series in Knicks history. Down 2-1 vs ATL in the 2026 playoffs, the Knicks made a change to their offense and won the next 2 games by 16 & 29 points. What then followed was the #6 game on our list that changed the meaning of the word "blow
Best 20 Knicks Games of the Leon Rose Era | #7: Knicks 116, Pistons 113 (5/1/25 - Game 6, EQF)
To continue our countdown of the Best 20 Knicks Games of the Leon Rose Era, Jonathan Macri, Andrew Claudio & Shawn Hardie (reluctantly) travel back to the 2025 playoffs to reflect on a hard fought series against the Pistons, as well as whether it should have been as hard as it was to beat said Pistons. They also celebrate the Knicks captain who hit the series clinching 3, silencing a rawkus De
Best 20 Knicks Games of the Leon Rose Era | #8: Knicks 144, 76ers 114 (5/10/26 - Game 4, East Semis)
To continue our countdown of the Best 20 Knicks Games of the Leon Rose Era, Jonathan Macri, Andrew Claudio & Jeff Johnson travel back to just 5 months ago to what will forever be known as: The Mother's Day Massacre. The Knicks set the franchise record for points scored in a playoff game (just 10 days after setting their previous record) and hit 25 threes to eliminate the 76ers to clinch their
John Schmeelk Wants More Championship Parades | KFS SPOTLIGHT | Presented by Tyto Flight
In this week’s episode of KFS Spotlight - presented by Tyto Flight - your host Jeremy Cohen is joined by Giants Huddle host, John Schmeelk. We learn about John's life as a Knicks fan, his experience covering football for the New York Giants, and why he rooted against the New York Rangers in 1994. Watch the video version of this podcast episode on the Knicks Film School YouTube channel!FOLLOW
Best 20 Knicks Games of the Leon Rose Era | #9 - Knicks 109, Pacers 105 (2/1/24)
To continue our countdown of the Best 20 Knicks Games of the Leon Rose Era, Jonathan Macri & Andrew Claudio look back to the moment (and Mike Breen call) that solidified a connection between Knicks fans & Jalen Brunson forever, celebrating his first Allstar selection, a 9th straight win & the declaration that the future NBA Finals MVP was "born to play basketball."FULL BOX SCORE (H/T:
Best 20 Knicks Games of the Leon Rose Era | #10 - Knicks 101, Cavaliers 97 (4/15/23 - Game 1, EQF)
To continue our countdown of the Best 20 Knicks Games of the Leon Rose Era, Jonathan Macri & Andrew Claudio FINALLY return to the postseason & breakdown the first playoff game that featured Jalen Brunson (and Josh Hart) in a Knicks uniform, which was a 101-97 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 1 of their 2023 first round series.FULL BOX SCORE (H/T: BASKETBALL REFERENCE)FULL GAME
Best 20 Knicks Games of the Leon Rose Era | #11 - Knicks 117, Spurs 114 (12/25/24)
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Award Winning Journalist Barbara Barker Has Truly Seen It All! | KFS SPOTLIGHT | Presented by Tyto Flight
In this week’s episode of KFS Spotlight - presented by Tyto Flight - your host Jeremy Cohen is joined by former Newsday columnist, Barbara Barker. We learn about Barbara’s journey covering the Knicks, how she broke into a male-dominated field, and how a former NBA All-Star and champion once became her babysitter.
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Best 20 Knicks Games of the Leon Rose Era | #12 - Knicks 126, Cavaliers 124 (12/25/25)
To continue our countdown of the Best 20 Knicks Games of the Leon Rose Era, Jonathan Macri & Benjy Ritholtz get in the holiday spirit by looking back at the Knicks comeback win over the Cavaliers on Christmas, which featured unfortgettable performances from Tyler Kolek & Jordan Clarkson, as well as a preview of things to come from Jalen Brunson in 4th quarter vs Cleveland.
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Best 20 Knicks Games of the Leon Rose Era | #13 - Knicks 122, Heat 120 (3/3/23)
To continue our countdown of the Best 20 Knicks Games of the Leon Rose Era, Jonathan Macri, Andrew Claudio & Shawn Hardie renew a bitter rivalry from the 90's & take one final moment to celebrate Julius Randle's contributions to the franchise by deep diving his 43-point performance in Miami that ended with a game-winning 3 in a victory over the Heat.
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Best 20 Knicks Games of the Leon Rose Era | #14 - Knicks 131, Celtics 129 - 2OT (3/5/23)
To continue our countdown of the Best 20 Knicks Games of the Leon Rose Era, Jonathan Macri & Andrew Claudio celebrate what was arguably the most notable performance for a forever fan favorite Knick: when Immanuel Quickley scored 38 points in 55 minutes during a double overtime win in Boston over the Celtics.
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Luchasaurus is the Josh Hart of AEW | KFS SPOTLIGHT | Presented by Tyto Flight
In this week’s episode of KFS Spotlight - presented by Tyto Flight - your host Jeremy Cohen is joined by AEW wrestler and Knicks fan, Luchasaurus. We learn about how Luchasaurus became a member of the Knicks community, how he’s mastered the art of storytelling in wrestling, and why he now believes in magic.
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Best 20 Knicks Games of the Leon Rose Era | #15 - Knicks 107, Cavaliers 98 (3/3/24)
To continue our countdown of the Best 20 Knicks Games of the Leon Rose Era, Jonathan Macri & Andrew Claudio look back at a pivotal moment during the 2023-24 season which began with the biggest scare this franchise endured when 47 seconds into a Sunday night matchup against the Cavaliers, Jalen Brunson pulls up lame holding his lower left leg. What then followed was one of the most inpiring road wi
Dexter Henry of the New York Post | KFS Spotlight | Presented by Tyto Flight
In this week’s episode of KFS Spotlight - presented by Tyto Flight - your host Jeremy Cohen is joined by award-winning journalist Dexter Henry. The two discuss Dexter’s Knicks fandom, professional background, love of storytelling, and his recent interview with NBA FMVP Jalen Brunson.
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Best 20 Knicks Games of the Leon Rose Era | #16 - Knicks 137, Hawks 127 (4/21/21)
To continue our countdown of the Best 20 Knicks Games of the Leon Rose Era, Jonathan Macri & Andrew Claudio take time to celebrate an important momen for the Knicks franchise, New York City (potentially all of America) & your friends at Knicks Film School, when after one of his many career best performances during a career redefing 2021 regular season, Julius Randle proclaimed: "New York, We Here!
Best 20 Knicks Games of the Leon Rose Era | #17 - Knicks 130, Cavaliers 116 (3/31/23)
To continue our countdown of the Best 20 Knicks Games of the Leon Rose Era, Jonathan Macri, Andrew Claudio & DJ Zullo look back to a game near the end of the 2022-23 season where Jalen Brunson (48 PTS) outdueling Donovan Mitchell (42 PTS) would both set the stage for New York dominance over Cleveland in this matchup during this era AND give us all a glimpse of the superstar that the Knicks eventua
Doug Berns (AKA Dug Lust) says he's the OG Anunoby of Knicks Content! | KFS SPOTLIGHT | Presented by TytoFlight
In the debut episode of KFS Spotlight - presented by Tyto Flight, your host Jeremy Cohen is joined by the immensely talented Doug Berns to hear all about his Knicks fandom, his musical passions & how he combined both into next day game recaps/song parodies that have become a essential part of the Knicks content world.
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KNICKS TITLE DEFENSE BEGINS! | 2026-27 NBA Schedule Release! | EMERGENCY LIVESTREAM
KFS reacts to the BREAKING NEWS that the DEFENDING NBA CHAMPION New York Knicks schedule has been released, go through it game by game.
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Best 20 Knicks Games of the Leon Rose Era | #18 - Knicks 114, Trail Blazers 113 (3/12/25)
To conitnue our countdown of the Best 20 Knicks Games of the Leon Rose Era, Jonathan Macri, Andrew Claudio & Shawn Hardie look back to March 2025 where a Mikal Bridges buzzer-beater in Portland capped off a drama filled day that many could argue was the beginning of the end for then Knicks HC Tom Thibodeau
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Best 20 Knicks Games of the Leon Rose Era | #19 - Knicks 140, Heat 132 (11/14/25)
To conitnue our countdown of the Best 20 Knicks Games of the Leon Rose Era, Jonathan Macri & Andrew Claudio go back to the November of this past Knicks season and reflect on their high scoring NBA Cup qualifier matchup against the Miami Heat, which featured a career-high 36 points from Landry Shamet & key individual performances from Karl-Anthony Towns, Josh Hart & Jordan Clarkson all without Jale
Best 20 Knicks Games of the Leon Rose Era | NEW #20 - Knicks 108, Celtics 105 (1/6/22)
To RESTART our countdown of the Top 20 Knicks Games of the Leon Rose Era, Jonathan Macri & Andrew Claudio go back to the 2021-22 Knicks season - the only one in this era where the Knicks failed to make the playoffs - and relive a thrilling comeback victory over the Celtics, which was headlined by a gesture to the MSG crowd by Julius Randle & concluded with a game-winning three at the buzzer by RJ
Best 20 Knicks Games of the Leon Rose Era | HONORABLE MENTION: NYK vs PHI - Game 6, 2024 East 1st Round
To begin our countdown of the Top 20 Knicks Games of the Leon Rose Era, Jonathan Macri & Andrew Claudio go back to the Knicks series clinching win over the Philadelphia 76ers in the first round of the 2024 Playoffs, which featured a 41-point performance from Jalen Brunson, huge shot making from Donte DiVincenzo & a mount rush more game from Josh Hart who hit the go ahead 3 with 30 seconds to go.
Who Made Our NEW List of the Top 26 Knicks of the Past 26 Seasons?! | 26 FOR 26 | Knicks Film School
In this very special marathon edition of the KFS Pod, Jonathan Macri, Andrew Claudio, Jeff Johnson & Shawn Hardie traveled to Byke Studios to first look back at the KFS 25 for 25 list from last summer before re-ranking the greatest Knicks of the century & create a new list of the top 26 Knicks of the past 26 seasons.
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Knicks Fan Meet-Up LIVE Podcast from Las Vegas Summer League! | CROSSOVER | Knicks Fan TV x Knicks Film School x Left Coast Knicks
From 24 Oxford at The Virgin Hotel in Las Vegas, check out Jonathan Macri & Andrew Claudio's crossover LIVE podcast with CP The Fanchise & "The Knicks Chick" from Knicks Fan TV, as well as Peter & Dre from Left Coast Knicks & a special surpise appearance from Knicks legend Allan Houston!
00:00 INTRO
02:45 Reflecting on 1 month since the Knicks won the NBA title
15:00 Knicks Offseason: Losing Mitch
Top 5 Trades In Knicks History - Do KAT, Anunoby, Bridges, Hart make the list?! | KFS OFFSEASON
Jonathan Macri is joined by KFS OG Ray Marcano discuss their personal lists of the top 5 trades in Knicks history, now with the context of another Knicks championship.
00:00 Shoutout Fanatics Sportsbook!
00:33 Knicks Demons Draft!
50:00 HONORABLE MENTIONS
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Which Knicks Demons Have Been Exorcised After Winning A Championship?! (DRAFT) | KFS OFFSEASON
In this episode, four of the longest tenured Knicks fans at KFS - Jonathan Macri, DJ Zullo, Shawn Hardie & Kev Words - look back at decades of Knicks PTSD & draft their biggest Knicks demons that have been exorcised as a result of their first championship in 53 years!
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What Is The Biggest "What If...?" of the Leon Rose Era?! | Knicks Film School
In this episode, Jonathan Macri & Andrew Claudio count down the 10 biggest "what ifs?" of the Leon Rose era & discuss what moves, decisions & on-court incidents might have prevented the Knicks from winning the 2026 NBA Championship if the did or didn't happen.
00:00 Fanatics Sportsbook!
00:35 Hey There, Knicks Fans! (INTRO/NONSENSE)
14:00 Biggest "What If...?" BEFORE the Leon Rose Era!
18:17 What
Miles "Deuce" McBride! | Longest Tenured New York Knick & Now NBA Champion | FANATICS FEST INTERVIEW
In this special KFS Inteview, Jonathan Macri was joined by the longest tenured New York Knick & newly crowned NBA Champion Miles "Deuce" McBride live on stage at Fanatics Fest to discuss everything from being drafted by the Knicks, playing for Thibs/Brown, becoming one of the best shooters in the NBA, winning the NBA Championship & much more!
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Best Moments of the 2026 Knicks Playoff Run | LIVE From Fanatics Fest! | Knicks Film School
In this special edition of the Knicks Film School podcast, the panel of Jonathan Macri, Andrew Claudio, Jeff Johnson, Benjy Ritholtz & Jeremy Cohen took the Dick's Sporting Goods stage LIVE at Fanatics Fest this weekend & discussed the best moments of the 2026 Knicks playoff run.
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Knicks vs Warriors - Recap & Reaction | SUMMER LEAGUE | Knicks Film School
In this NBA Summer League edition of the KFS Postgame Show, Mensa Smith recaps the Knicks game against the Golden State Warriors out in Las Vegas before hearing from generous contributors in the KFS audience.
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A Celebration of Knicks Fandom & the KFS Community! | KNICKS TWITTER SHOW | Knicks Film School
Jonathan Macri is joined by Rebecca Chasen & several special guests from the Knicks Film School community for a celebration of the franchises first title in 53 years & the individual journeys taken by fans everywhere to get here!
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Top 10 Most Impacted Legacies Post Knicks Title | LIVE FROM NBA SUMMER LEAGUE! w/ Fred Katz of The Athletic
In this special episode ON LOCATION from NBA Summer League in Las Vegas, Jonathan Macri, Andrew Claudio & soon to be author Fred Katz (The Athletic) take turns drafting the career legacies most impact by the Knicks winning the NBA title, creating their own top 10 list by the end!
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Knicks vs Spurs - Recap & Reaction | SUMMER LEAGUE | Knicks Film School
In this NBA Summer League edition of the KFS Postgame Show, DJ Zullo recaps the Knicks game against the San Antonio Spurs out in Las Vegas before hearing from generous contributors in the KFS audience.
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Knicks vs Nets - Recap & Reaction | SUMMER LEAGUE | Knicks Film School
In this NBA Summer League edition of the KFS Postgame Show, Shawn Hardie recaps the Knicks game against the Brooklyn Nets out in Las Vegas before hearing from generous contributors in the KFS audience.
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Karl-Anthony Towns Is An NBA Champion! feat. Jon Krawczynski (The Athletic) | PLUS: HUGE FANATICS FEST ANNOUNCEMENT!
In this episode, Jonathan Macri is first joined by Andrew Claudio for 2 VERY IMPORTANT ANNOUNCMENT regarding Knicks Film School's involvment at Fanatics Fest next weekend in the Javits Center (2:00). Then, he is joined by Minnesota Timberwolves insider Jon Krawczynski (The Athletic) to discuss Karl-Anthony Towns & the 10 year journey he took from number 1 overall pick to traded for Julius Randle t
The Celtics Perspective feat. Jack Simone (Boston Sports Journal) | Knicks Film School
In this episode, Andrew Claudio is joined by Jack Simone (Boston Sports Journal, "How 'Bout Them Celtics?") to discuss the eventful offseason the Celtics & their fanbase as had, from watching the Knicks win a title to stealing Mitchell Robinson away to trading away a franchise favorite and so much more.
4:35 Boston’s Reaction to the Knicks winning the NBA Title
9:20 How did the Celtics lose to the
Knicks Offseason Progress Report | WEEKLY RECAP | Knicks Film School
in this edition of the KFS Weekly Recap, Jonathan Macri & Jeremy Cohen recap the last week of the Knicks offseason, specifically the Andre Drummond signing, the Lebron James sweepstakes, what moves the Knicks could make next & much more!
02:13 Hey there, Knicks fans!
06:10 Knicks sign Andre Drummond
15:21 Jordan Clarkson & potential next moves
29:55 Mitchell Robinson reveals reason for broken hand
KNICKS ARE NBA CHAMPIONS!!! | KFS Faculty REACTS to the first NBA Title in 53 Years!
Hey there, fellow NBA Champions! Relive the Knicks first NBA title in 53 years with this compiliation of reactions from our KFS Faculty!
00:30 Jonathan Macri
12:07 Benjy Ritholtz
41:34 Kev Words
47:08 Jeremy Cohen
58:07 Andrew Claudio
1:01:49 Shawn Hardie
1:03:50 Jeff Johnson
1:07:39 DJ Zullo
1:17:32 TOAST!
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HOW ABOUT THEM CELTICS?! (Jaylen Brown/Paul George Trade REACTION) | PLUS: Fanatics Fest CEO Lance Fensterman! | Knicks Film School
In this episode, Jonathan Macri & Andrew Claudio give their reactions to the blockbuster trade that sent Jaylen Brown to the 76ers & Paul George to the Boston Celtics (3:00) before re-ranking their projected seedings in the Eastern Conference from 1-10 (24:00). Then, Lance Fensterman (CEO, Fanatics Events) joins Jonathan to discuss the origins of Fanatics Fest & to give a behind the scenes look at
BREAKING: Mitchell Robinson signs with Celtics | EMERGENCY LIVESTREAM | Knicks Film School
IN THIS KFS EMERGENCY LIVESTREAM, JONATHAN MACRI, JEREMY COHEN, ANDREW CLAUDIO & REBECCA CHASEN REACT TO THE BREAKING NEWS THAT NBA CHAMPION MITCHELL ROBINSON IS LEAVING THE KNICKS TO SIGN WITH THE BOSTON CELTICS?!?!?!
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2026 NBA FREE AGENCY LIVESTREAM!!! | Knicks Film School
Welcome to the 2026 KFS Free Agency Livestream, where the KFS Faculty reacts LIVE to all the moves that occured when NBA Free Agency opened on Tuesday evening!
LIVESTREAM HIGHLIGHTS:
04:45 The latest on Mitchell Robinson
17:05 Kawhi traded to the Raptors
1:00:27 Top 3 People in the Knicks organization you'd want to get a beer with
1:19:14 Super early East seeding (1-10) for 2026-27 season
2:09:34
BREAKING NEWS: Landry Shamet to Re-Sign with Knicks! | EMERGENCY LIVESTREAM | Knicks Film School
IN THIS KFS EMERGENCY LIVESTREAM, JONATHAN MACRI & JEREMY COHEN REACT TO THE BREAKING NEWS THAT NBA CHAMPION LANDRY SHAMET HAS AGREED TO RE-SIGN WITH THE NEW YORK KNICKS (4-YEARS, $24 MILLION)!!!
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Ian Begley! (SNY) | Mitchell Robinson, Landry Shamet & Dolan's 2nd Apron Mandate | INTERVIEW | Knicks Film School
In this KFS Interview, Jonathan Macri is joined by Knicks insider Ian Begley of SNY who shares the latest on Mitchell Robinson, Landry Shamet, potential replacements for both & much more!
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Knicks Free Agency Preview! | C.R.E.A.M. - Cap Rules Everything Around Me | Knicks Film School
In this edition of C.R.E.A.M. - Cap Rules Everything Around Me, Jeremy Cohen free agency for the Knicks by answer several questions from the generous KFS audience watching live!
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Monica McNutt! (MSG & ESPN), PLUS: Mitchell Robinson "Unlikely" to Return??? | INTERVIEW | Knicks Film School
In this episode, Jonathan Macri & Andrew Claudio first react to the news that the longest tenured Knick Mitchell Robinson is "unlikely" to return after a report that James Dolan is unwilling to go above the 2nd apron with the Knicks payroll next season (3:00). Then, Jonathan is joined by Monica McNutt (MSG, ESPN) to discuss the Knicks historic run to their first NBA Championship in 53 years from h
KFS X's & Os | Knicks Film School
Benjy Ritholtz & DJ Zullo are back for the latest edition of KFS X's & O's - their first since the Knicks became NBA Champions!!!
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A Look Back At Where The Knicks Started w/ Jeffrey Bellone | INTERVIEW | Knicks Film School
In this episode, Jonathan Macri opens with a few thoughts on what the Knicks did (or didn't do) in the 2026 NBA Draft & where this leaves them headed into free agency. Then, he's joined by the original founder of the Knicks Film School twitter account & newsletter Jeffrey Bellone for a reflective conversation on the path both the Knicks & KFS took to get to where we are today!
NOTE: Apologies for
2026 NBA Draft Livestream! | LIVE WATCHALONG | Knicks Film School
In this KFS LIVE Watchalong, Jonathan Macri (and eventually Shawn Hardie & Andrew Claudio) watch the final 2 hours of the 2026 NBA Draft, which includes the Knicks original pick at #24 & what they decided to do with said pick this year.
SPOILER: it's what they do literally every year lol
KEY MOMENTS:
1:10:55 - Knicks Trade Pick #24
1:24:10 - Sergio De Larrea (Valencia) Drafted at #25
2:02:33 -
Blueprint for a Repeat | Cap Or No Cap?! | Knicks Film School
In the one & only edition of CAP OR NO CAP?! of the Knicks offseason, Jeremy Cohen lays out the biggest issues facing the Knicks this offseason and how they may navigate competing concerns in order to return a championship roster.
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Knicks NBA Draft Preview, feat. Bryce Simon (Game Theory Podcast) | Knicks Film School
Andrew Claudio is joined by Bryce Simon (Game Theory Podcast) to preview the NBA Draft from a Knicks perspective, while answering questions from the KFS audience tuning in live!
10:35 Tarris Reed Jr. (UConn)
13:05 Jayden Quaintance (Kentucky)
16:15 Zuby Ejiofor (St. John’s)
21:36 Henri Veesaar (North Carolina)
25:12 Bennett Stirtz (Iowa)
40:22 Trevon Brazile (Arkansas)
42:18 Meleek Thomas (Arkans
KNICKS ARE NBA CHAMPS & There's Nothing "They" Can Do About It! | KFS After School | Knicks Film School
In this 2025-26 season finale of KFS After School - the first since the New York Knicks became NBA Champions (!!!) - Jeff Johnson & Shawn Hardie reflect on the journey for both this franchise & this fanbase from national punchline to the canyon of heroes!
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Brunson All-Time Ranking, Greatest Knicks Trades & Lasting Image of the Title Run | PLAYOFF DEBRIEF | Knicks Film School
In this episode, Jonathan Macri & Andrew Claudio have their annual Knicks season debrief - their first one following a championship season - and run through several topics, such as the Knicks championship media tour, the new list for greatest trades in Knicks history, Brunson's place in NBA history, the lasting image of this Knicks title run & much more!
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Knicks vs Spurs - NBA Finals Exit Interview w/ Matthew Tynan | PREGAME POD | Knicks Film School
In the 2026 season finale of the KFS Pregame Pod, Andrew Claudio is first joined by Shawn Hardie to go over details for the KFS Championship After Party (RSVP below) before he welcomes Matthew Tynan ( @LockedOnSpurs ) back to recap the NBA Finals between the New York Knicks & San Antonio Spurs.
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PART 9 - THE NEW YORK KNICKS ARE NBA CHAMPIONS!!!!! | POSTGAME SHOW | Knicks Film School
In part 9 of 9 of this historic edition of the KFS Postgame Show.... THE NEW YORK KNICKS ARE THE NBA CHAMPIONS FOR THE FIRST TIME IN 53 YEARS!!!!!!!!!!!! Jonathan Macri hears from SO MANY generous contributors in the KFS audience, filled with Knicks fans celebrating around the world!
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PART 8 - THE NEW YORK KNICKS ARE NBA CHAMPIONS!!!!! | POSTGAME SHOW | Knicks Film School
In part 8 of 9 of this historic edition of the KFS Postgame Show.... THE NEW YORK KNICKS ARE THE NBA CHAMPIONS FOR THE FIRST TIME IN 53 YEARS!!!!!!!!!!!! Jonathan Macri hears from SO MANY generous contributors in the KFS audience, filled with Knicks fans celebrating around the world!
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PART 7 - THE NEW YORK KNICKS ARE NBA CHAMPIONS!!!!! | POSTGAME SHOW | Knicks Film School
In part 7 of 9 of this historic edition of the KFS Postgame Show.... THE NEW YORK KNICKS ARE THE NBA CHAMPIONS FOR THE FIRST TIME IN 53 YEARS!!!!!!!!!!!! Jonathan Macri hears from SO MANY generous contributors in the KFS audience, filled with Knicks fans celebrating around the world!
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PART 6 - THE NEW YORK KNICKS ARE NBA CHAMPIONS!!!!! | POSTGAME SHOW | Knicks Film School
In part 6 of 9 of this historic edition of the KFS Postgame Show.... THE NEW YORK KNICKS ARE THE NBA CHAMPIONS FOR THE FIRST TIME IN 53 YEARS!!!!!!!!!!!! Jonathan Macri hears from SO MANY generous contributors in the KFS audience, filled with Knicks fans celebrating around the world!
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PART 5 - THE NEW YORK KNICKS ARE NBA CHAMPIONS!!!!! | POSTGAME SHOW | Knicks Film School
In part 5 of 9 of this historic edition of the KFS Postgame Show.... THE NEW YORK KNICKS ARE THE NBA CHAMPIONS FOR THE FIRST TIME IN 53 YEARS!!!!!!!!!!!! Jonathan Macri hears from SO MANY generous contributors in the KFS audience, filled with Knicks fans celebrating around the world!
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