{"podcast":{"title":"The Knicks Recap: A New York Knicks Podcast","slug":"the-knicks-recap-a-new-york-knicks-podcast-5631957","podcast_index_feed_id":5631957,"rss_url":"https://feeds.simplecast.com/id2FNcIt","website_url":"https://bleav.com/shows/the-knicks-recap-a-new-york-knicks-podcast/","image_url":"https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/6215cda8-011d-4ccd-9fe8-c389912a62af/335e2691-a0e7-4222-913e-aab2483d7c9e/3000x3000/knicks-recap-copy.jpg?aid=rss_feed","author":"The Knicks Recap, Bleav","episode_count":600,"summary":"Your source for all New York Knicks related content! The Knicks Recap is dedicated to bringing Knick fans media that's real and matters. Covering everything from Free Agency, Trades, Breaking News, Post-Game coverage and more, join host Troy Mahabir as we break down everything you need to know about the orange and blue! Want to subscribe to the show? 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