After a lifetime of experience, what perspectives hold true? What opinions and beliefs have been forged over decades of lessons learned? What do people know for sure when they are 80, or 90? Join Stacy Raine as she talks to people who make up our oldest generations and explores their lives and the lessons they learned along the way. If you want a lifetime of wisdom, welcome to Wisdom of Age.
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Knicks writers Matt Miranda and Stacy Patton bring you the latest buzz on the New York Knicks. Tune in as they discuss all things New York Knicks basketball, from current stars Julius Randle and RJ Barrett to legends like Charlie Ward and Patrick Ewing.
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At 92 years old, Kimiko Koyanagi, a third-generation doll-maker born in Tokyo, Japan, continues to create her art. Her experiences, from surviving the bombings of Tokyo during World War II to her travels around the world and eventual immigration to Canada and, much later, the U.S., have deeply influenced both her worldview and her entirely unique J…
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Meet 97-year-old Mary Alice Husted, a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother, whose deep faith and family-centered life have guided her through nearly a century of joys and challenges. In this episode, Mary Alice shares her reflections on growing up in Monroe, Louisiana, her marriage to the love of her life, Bill, and how her faith helped her naviga…
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Meet 84-year-old Betsy Samuels, a retired Christmas tree farmer and military spouse. In this episode, she reflects on life at Foxfire Christmas Tree Farm, her experiences growing up in Virginia Beach during WWII, and the lessons she learned moving across the country as a military spouse. Betsy also shares her philosophy on the importance of communi…
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After a lifetime of experiences, what perspectives hold true? What opinions and beliefs have been forged over decades of lessons learned? What do people know for sure when they are 80, or 90? In this introduction to Wisdom of Age, Stacy Raine shares her inspiration and intention for this show. Join her as she explores the lives and life lessons fro…
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Meet 97-year-old WWII veteran Hubert Seipel. After growing up during the Great Depression, he enlisted in the Navy when he was just 17 and served in the Pacific aboard the USS Lexington. He reflects on his experiences during World War II, his thoughts on the changing fabric of American society, and his memories of family and hard work. Tune in to t…
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In the second part of our conversation with 97-year-old WWII veteran Hubert Seipel, he reflects on his experiences aboard the USS Lexington, including witnessing the aftermath of the war in Tokyo and visiting Pearl Harbor, where he saw the devastation of the USS Arizona. Hubert also shares his thoughts on the importance of family, faith, and resili…
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There’s the old saying, “Wish I knew then what I know now.” If we could just take the hard-earned lessons we’d learned over the years and apply it to our younger selves, how would we be different? While it’s not possible to go back in time, it is possible to learn from the people who’ve gone before us – our elders, the wisest and most lived among u…
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Knicks Sixers Game 5: Brunson goes off, Precious steps up!
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Recapping the Knicks epic Game 4 win How good is Brunson historically Miscellaneous thoughtsPor Bleav
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The magical end to Game 2 and the Sixers' complaints Embiid's antics that may have contributed to Mitchell Robinson's injuries and could have warranted an ejection The Sixers catching fire in the third quarter and how the Knicks can adapt What not knowing the difference between "physical play" and "dirty play" says about the Sixers (and the nationa…
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Knicks Sixers Game 1: Josh Hart Erupts, Deuce McBride Rains Treys, Mount Mitch Reintroduces Himself
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Recapping the Knicks' roller coaster 50-win season Thoughts on Game 1: Brunson's struggles, McBride's two-way excellence, Josh Hart's timely buckets and Mitchell Robinson's dominance on the glass Looking ahead: Nick Nurse adjustments to pick and roll and the chess match with Thibodeay, what we might expect to continue (Knicks' offensive rebounding)…
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The end of the break, the end of the road
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In our final episode of the Bleav Knicks pod, we wonder aloud about everything: how this Knicks season will go, who's likely to win the East and West, who we'd least like to see win, which Knicks are the most beloved, if you could only have Mitch or Hartenstein healthy for the playoffs who would you choose, etc. We've had fun with all of you these …
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The Knicks wins just keep on keeping on, plus Malcolm Brogdon?
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A perfect 5-0 since trading for OG Anunoby, have the Knicks done enough to force a re-evaluation of their ceiling? Should they look to add Malcolm Brogdon, or players who aren't Brogdon, or stand pat? How many teams should Knick fans be scared of come playoff time? How far they've come since the Atlanta series! How many players in the NBA would Sta…
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The end of the beginning: RJ, IQ, OG and where the Knicks stand
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Lots to consider as the Knicks trade RJ Barrett & Immanuel Quickley to Toronto for OG Anunoby, Precious Achiuwa and Malachi Flynn. What does this change for New York this season? And next summer? Plenty to speculate about, plus saying good-bye to two players who meant something to us.Por Bleav
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Tom Thibodeau lives to win. Immanuel Quickley makes winning happen. So how are we in a place where the former is short-changing the latter? We explore possible reasons for this seeming absurdity, and how the whole thing is like a murder mystery: Thibs & IQ are getting all the heat, but the real person of interest is another Knick entirely -- RJ Bar…
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In praise of Julius, which NBA players are the worst & would you trade for Lauri Markkanen?
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What is Julius Randle doing differently this year that raises hopes his playoff performances will be different? Plus the win over the Lakers, Matthew's top-10 sports-hated NBA players, should the Knicks move for Lauri Markkanen and more! (*basketball-reasons only)Por Bleav
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The Knicks lost two roads games against two of the best three teams in the league and people be bugging. We go around the roster and the league to remember why the Knicks are doing just fine, along with hints of where improvement may be found.Por Bleav
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On Miles Bridges, Knicks ceilings and raising expectations
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With Miles Bridges' return to the Hornets, the NBA shows its values lie in other places than the health and safety of domestic violence victims. Then we turn to the Knicks and their recent run of rampant success, and explore how and why this team has already raised expectations.Por Bleav
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We're joined by Joe Flynn, newest Strickland bon vivant, to talk about the opening night loss to Boston and our feelings moving forward: on why Matthew doesn't think the Knicks can win a title with Mitchell Robinson, why Stacy thinks Matthew is missing the bigger scapegoat from Wednesday's L, why Joe was pleasantly surprised by Immanuel Quickley's …
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75th episode spectacular: the most irreplaceable Knick, McBride vs. IQ & a couple bold predictions
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Who is the Knicks' most indispensable player, and why has the answer changed since the end of last season? Which young guard may be a bigger player for New York down the road than Miles McBride or Immanuel Quickley (hint: it's not Quentin Grimes)? Plus Matthew & Stacy each offer one hot take they believe are not only hot, but will become tomorrow's…
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How long till Immanuel Quickley re-signs? How long will the NY Liberty's playoff run run?
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Is it a problem that IQ is still without a new contract? Is the wait part of a larger, conscious design? Also, the Knicks are currently the best men's sports team in NYC -- when's the last time that was the case? Finally, Gigi Speer (The Strickland) joins to discuss the best team in NYC period, the NY Liberty. Why is the Liberty/Mystics playoff ser…
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Is the Messiah from Cameroon?
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Should the Knicks put their eggs in the Joel Embiid basket? If so, which eggs, and how many? How many teams in the East are clearly better than New York (spoiler: not many)? Is Jalen Brunson rated as highly as he should be, and if not why not? What kind of contract should Immanuel Quickley get? Plus Stacy completely stumps Matthew with a Knick triv…
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How good is Jalen Brunson? How good are the Knicks?
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Jalen Brunson is a 5-year NBA player who's never made All-NBA, never been an All-Star and never been to a Finals. Yet many Knick fans trust him as their #1 going forward. How many cases like that have there been? We discuss a few, plus: Where does Brunson rank, exactly, among the league's best heading into next season? The final word on why the Obi…
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After Stacy drops stunning news regarding pizza, we reflect on Obi Toppin's days in & departure from MSG, then consider the Knicks adding the Delaware Mamba, Donte DiVencenzo.Por Bleav
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Draft night w/The Strickland's Drew Steele
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Drew Steele (The Strickland) hops on to talk many things Knicks as the NBA draft unfolded. Which former non-All Star does Zach LaVine remind him of? How can Drew claim Immanuel Quickley is better than Nikola Jokic? Why does he believe a shorty like Jalen Brunson can be the best player on a contender? And is there anything on Earth he'd get into a s…
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Ja Morant's gun was once A.I.'s bling
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When is a star player in potential hot water good news for the NBA? When it distracts from things the league's doing that are worse. Plus: what makes Jalen Brunson a better bet to build around than most players his size? What would the ideal future featuring Julius Randle as a Knick look like? Is there any coach who could be available that'd be wor…
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Game 6 in Miami wasn't just where the '23 Knicks went to die -- it's where next year's Knicks were born. From what we just witnessed, what do we take moving forward? Part 1 of a multi-part conversation begins herePor Bleav
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Jalen Brunson is the greatest Knick in 25 years. That and more as New York looks like themselves in keeping the series & season alive against MiamiPor Bleav
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Heroes! Zeroes! Questions! Concerns! Thrills! Chills! The Knicks' comeback win in Game 2 had it all, and we are here to hand out flowers and figurative Xanax where appropriatePor Bleav
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Looking back on beating Cleveland, looking ahead to Miami
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After we celebrate the series win over the Cavaliers, Heat expert Julio Romero joins to give us the lowdown on what to expect from a likely tougher foe. What threats does Miami pose that Cleveland didn't? What keyed their turnaround from a disappointing regular-season team to one that upset the title favorites in just 5 games? And what embarrassing…
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A dream weekend has the Knicks 1 win from advancing
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Celebrating the many reasons the Knicks won twice at home to take command of their series vs. Cleveland, we sample from the (Madison Square) Garden of Hardwood Delights: RJ Barrett & cometh the hour, cometh the man; the best bigs in the series have been Mitchenstein; songs of praise for Deuce McBride, Obi Toppin and Tom Thibodeau; and more. Come br…
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Stacy vents after a disappointing Game 2, while Matthew is optimistic about where the series is headed -- literally and figuratively.Por Bleav
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Playoff preview: the Cavs & the Cav-nots (i.e. the Knicks)
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NBA wise head & Cleveland Cavaliers fan Brayden Todd joins Stacy & Matthew to discuss all the storylines, matchups, trends & tchotchkes to look forward to as the Knicks & Cavs kick-off their first-round series this weekend. There's also a fun trivia question in the middle of the episode.Por Bleav
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Robert Silverman (Daily Beast) hops on to cover the entire Knicks spacetime continuum. Is Julius Randle underrated by his own fans? If Randle isn't fully healthy or available at all for the playoffs, can the Knicks still beat the Cavs? Was Carmelo Anthony too selfish? Was Patrick Ewing? All this and more!…
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Tommy Beer of the eponymous newsletter hops on to talk late-stage Knicks. Obi Toppin will play a lead role in the season's final games, like he did last year -- what are we looking for from Toppin, and could it factor into a likely playoff meeting with Cleveland? If Randle is back for the playoffs, who might get cut from a shorter postseason rotati…
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Edgar Miranda saw Willis Reed's entire career with the Knicks. What stands out in his memories from those years? Given the respect the Captain held with his teammates, what shocking thing did they do to him in 1974, an act that riled up fans and media alike? After our Reed retrospective we talk about Julius Randle and his demonstrativeness. Is it a…
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Winning the close ones, wherefore RJ & sustaining success vs. shooting for the stars
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Are the Knicks winning more close games now than before? If so, why? If not, why does it sometimes seem that way? Is RJ Barrett abnormally frustrating for a 22-year-old #3 overall pick or are some fans fixated on picking at him, like a scab? Should the Knicks stay the course with the cast behind their ascent, or still be hunting for their white wha…
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Denver and Minnesota visit MSG for the next two games; bet you can guess which one has more reasons for excitement. What do you know about the Knicks' likely first-round playoff opponent, the Cleveland Cavaliers? Here you'll learn about their foundation, their flaws and the flashpoints of particular intrigue between them and the Knicks. Lastly, Mit…
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Saturday's loss to the Clippers adds an unexpected fragility to what's been a rock solid Knick season so far. Questions regarding Jalen Brunson and Julius Randle may go a long way in defining how the rest of the year goes.Por Bleav
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How do we love thee, Knicks? Let us count the ways
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Matthew & Stacy reunite a half a world apart to discuss: how is the Knicks' successful team-building the past 5ish years antithetical to the caricature of what a big-city team does to turn things around? Why is Jalen Brunson's career year in 2023 different than Julius Randle's in 2021? Plus the underrated foundation of this season's success, whethe…
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We welcome Ben Ritholtz (Knicks Film School) to consider questions big and small regarding the Knicks and their season so far. Recorded after the Cleveland win but as timely now as then, we delve into all Knicks great and small with one of Knicks Twitter's great minds. Does it mean anything that two years a Mitchell Robinson injury was when thiings…
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Previewing Knicks/Wizards with Matt Modderno
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BleavinWizards host Matt Modderno joins us to discuss all things Washington hoops. How is old friend Kristaps Porzingis faring? Kyle Kuzma is playing well, so naturally trade rumors are swirling; what might the Wiz want back in a Kuz swap? What does the Washington fanbase make of Bradley Beal at this point in his career -- is he more Ernie Banks or…
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With Matthew still recovering from Covid and Stacy still recovering from Michigan's loss to TCU, there's no time for an intro: we get right into the heroes of the win in Toronto, why Zach LaVine is not an ideal trade target & who is, where Julius Randle & Jalen Brunson stand in the East as far as All-Star consideration, and which Knicks match our a…
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Is Zach LaVine returning to form a matter of "when" or "if"? What about Lonzo Ball? Where does the career of Patrick Williams stand, and where might it be headed? We talk with Vijay Vemu about the Knicks and Bulls, find common ground as fans of rival teams and, in the end, all think of something nice to say about the other franchise.…
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Flowers for Julius Randle. The defense never rests. Has Tom Thibodeau found love? Repeating what had been a mistake from the Kristaps Porzingis years is good for RJ Barrett. Where do the Knicks stand in the Eastern hierarchy a third of the way into this season of surprises? We get into all that and more.…
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Tom Thibodeau goes on a bender and the Knicks win in Philly
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We welcome Knick aficionado Seth Rosenthal to the show. Topics du jour: the Knicks coming from behind to win in Philadelphia; the enduring mystery that is Tom Thibodeau; the appeals of Obi Toppin; the uniqueness of Jalen Brunson; Cardiac Cam Reddish; how this Knick roster compares to past rosters; and who was the team's last true on-the-court leade…
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After a nearly perfect first three games, the Knicks have their fans feeling good. What's potentially different about what we're seeing now versus last year's early fool's gold? We discuss new wrinkles to the offense and highlight the early play of Cam Reddish, Isaiah Hartenstein, Jalen Brunson are more.…
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2022-23 NBA preview: Around the Association
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Can James Harden power the 76ers to a title? What might Cleveland stans be overlooking heading into this season? What to make of the Hawks? How good are the fully loaded Nuggets? What NBA superstar does Stacy consider only the 3rd-most important player on his team? And Lakers talk, natch. We cover most of the league in this episode. Bonus content: …
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The Jalen Brunson era is begun! What to make of New York's new floor general after his Knicks (preseason) debut? We explore lineups/combinations we'd like to see more of (or some of, in some cases) and zoom in with observations on Immanuel Quickley, Obi Toppin, Isaiah Hartenstein, Deuce McBride and yes, Virginia -- even Julius Randle. Get 'em while…
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Keeping It Real with Alex Wolfe
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Be honest with yourselves, Knicks fans: would you be happy if Julius Randle returned to his 2021 level, if that meant fewer minutes for Obi Toppin? Is Randle accepting and flourishing in a lesser role what the organization wants, if that results in him being harder to move? Or is Randle capable of being someone's Andrew Wiggins as a well-paid third…
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You've heard & seen a ton of Knicks/Donovan Mitchell takes. But no doubt the Bleav Knicks pod is your first chance to hear it discussed from the point of view of one seriously jet-lagged analyst & another currently prescribed muscle relaxers. Do we like the deal? Do we like the RJ extension? All that plus we dive into the best & worst jerseys from …
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