New York Knicks stars Jalen Brunson and Josh Hart are taking their podcast on the road Thursday, hosting a live edition of The Roommates Show at Randall's Island Park as part of a championship celebration presented by DoorDash. Doors open at 4 p.m., and more than 4,000 tickets sold out in 90 seconds, with thousands of fans joining the waitlist.
The block party marks a scaled-up return for the podcast, which Brunson and Hart co-host weekly with Matt Hillman, according to the New York Post. The Post reports the show launched in February 2024 and is now entering its fourth season, giving Thursday's event the feel of a milestone as much as a party. The live podcast puts Brunson and Hart in front of fans.
Tickets for this year's show moved fast. Reports differ slightly on the exact numbers: amNY says 4,000 tickets sold out in less than 90 seconds with more than 8,000 fans joining the waitlist, while the New York Post reported more than 4,000 tickets sold out in 90 seconds with nearly 8,000 fans left waiting. Either way, the demand pushed the event out of its previous home.
Why the Party Left Central Park
According to the Post, organizers relocated the block party due to high demand for tickets after the Knicks secured their first title in 53 years. Last year's edition took place in Central Park and drew more than 5,000 fans, per the same report from amNY, with guests including Eli Manning and Ben Stiller and a musical performance from A$AP Ferg. This year's move to Randall's Island Park came amid the surge in interest that followed the Knicks' championship run.
Thursday's advertised lineup leans heavily on star power. Jimmy Fallon, Spike Lee and Mariska Hargitay are listed as guests, while Fabolous, Jim Jones, Maino and Dave East are listed as musical performers, alongside Knicks players José Alvarado and Landry Shamet. The event is produced by Medium Rare and Playmarket, the same outlet reports.
What's Next
The event also follows a July appearance by Brunson and Hart at Fanatics Fest, where the pair hosted a Roommates Show segment featuring Yankees star Aaron Judge, according to amNY.
