Slate's Hang Up and Listen Podcast
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Hang Up and Listen: The Dodgeball Dodgetorum Edition
Stefan Fatsis, Josh Levin, and Mike Pesca are joined by TNTs Steve Kerr to discuss the Bulls-Heat series and what makes a great shooter. Sports Illustrateds Jon Wertheim joins to talk about Venus and Serena. Finally, they debate the future of gym class.
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Hang Up and Listen: The Sandpaper, Pine Tar, and Hair...
Stefan Fatsis, Josh Levin, and Mike Pesca discuss the NBA playoffs, including Stephen Currys great shooting and the Thunder without Russell Westbrook. They also talk about Clay Buchholz and the spitball, and Spelman Colleges decision to drop sports.
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Hang Up and Listen: The “And I’m Gay” Edition
Stefan Fatsis, Josh Levin, and Mike Pesca are joined by Sports Illustrateds Franz Lidz to discuss Jason Collins decision to come out. They also examine the popularity of the NFL Draft and speak with Puck Daddys Greg Wyshynski about the NHL playoffs.
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Hang Up and Listen: The Cross Between Akili Smith and...
Stefan Fatsis, Josh Levin, and Mike Pesca talk about the Boston bombings and how marathons will change going forward, the first round of the NBA playoffs, and the stereotyping of black quarterback prospects.
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Hang Up and Listen: The Golfier Than Thou Edition
Stefan Fatsis, Josh Levin, and Mike Pesca talk about Tiger Woods illegal drop at the Masters and Kobe Bryants torn Achilles tendon. They also interview Ralph Branca, Jackie Robinsons teammate on the Brooklyn Dodgers.
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Hang Up and Listen: The Peg You in the Head with...
Stefan Fatsis, Josh Levin, and Mike Pesca discuss the mens and womens Final Four and Brittney Griners NBA dreams. They also talk about the firing of Rutgers basketball coach Mike Rice. Finally, theyre joined by distance-running legend Bill Rodgers.
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Hang Up and Listen: The Avert Your Eyes Edition
Stefan Fatsis, Josh Levin, and Mike Pesca discuss the NCAA regional finals and Kevin Wares broken leg. Louisville womens coach Jeff Walz also joins to talk about his teams shocking win over Baylor. Finally, they look at the state of baseball economics.
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Hang Up and Listen: They Might Be Giant Killers Edition
Stefan Fatsis, Josh Levin, and Mike Pesca talk about Florida Gulf Coast and other NCAA surprises. Thurl Bailey also joins to discuss the ESPN documentary Survive and Advance, and Sports Illustrateds Grant Wahl comes on to chat about U.S. mens soccer.
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Hang Up and Listen: The Cinderella Man Edition
Stefan Fatsis, Josh Levin, and Mike Pesca discuss March Madness, including the top seeds vulnerability and gambling on the tourney. Belmont coach Rick Byrd also joins to illuminate life as an NCAA Cinderella. Finally, they assess the Big Easts demise.
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Hang Up and Listen: The Tough Stuff Edition
Stefan Fatsis, Josh Levin, and Mike Pesca are joined by Jay Bilas to discuss his new book Toughness. They also talk about the third World Baseball Classic. Finally, they speak with Ian Gordon about MLBs role in Latin American countries.
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Hang Up and Listen: The Worm in North Korea Edition
Stefan Fatsis, Josh Levin, and Mike Pesca are joined by ESPNs Dean Oliver to discuss the state of basketball stats. They also speak with economist Jeff Ely about sports ticket pricing. Finally, they talk about Dennis Rodmans trip to North Korea.
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Hang Up and Listen: The Twist My Arm Edition
Stefan Fatsis, Josh Levin, and Mike Pesca are joined by Sports Illustrateds Melissa Segura to discuss Danica Patrick and Ronda Rousey. Greg Wyshynski also joins to talk about the Blackhawks hot start. Finally, they create a taxonomy of sports bloopers.
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Hang Up and Listen: The Wrestling or Wushu Edition
Stefan Fatsis and Mike Pesca talk wrestling and the Olympics with Around the Rings editor Ed Hula. Also, they discuss the pedestalizing of athletes and, finally, debate Native American images in sports with professor Ellen Staurowsky.
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Hang Up and Listen: The How To Rig a Soccer Match Edition
Stefan Fatsis, Josh Levin, and Mike Pesca discuss LeBron James and Kevin Durants historic seasons. Next, they examine soccers wide-ranging match-fixing scandal. Finally, they review MLB Networks new reality TV series The Next Knuckler.
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Hang Up and Listen: The Twirling a Hat on a Stick Edition
Stefan Fatsis, Josh Levin, and Mike Pesca recap all the craziness of Super Bowl XLVII, including the blackout, the 49ers near-comeback, and the Ravens intentional safety. They also discuss their favorite schoolyard games, from dodgeball to punch ball.
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Hang Up and Listen: The One Man’s Trash Talk Is Another...
Stefan Fatsis, Josh Levin, and Mike Pesca are joined by the Sporting News David Purdum to talk about gambling and the Super Bowl, discuss the fight-happy NHL with the New York Times Jeff Z. Klein, and examine the ethics of trash talking.
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Hang Up and Listen: The Catfish Got Your Tongue Edition
Josh Levin and Mike Pesca discuss the 49ers and Ravens wins, Bill Belichicks coaching moves, and Harbaugh vs. Harbaugh; Deadspin editor-in-chief Tommy Craggs joins to talk about the Manti Teo hoax; and they assess Lance Armstrongs Oprah interview.
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Hang Up and Listen: The Kneeling Bronco Edition
Stefan Fatsis, Josh Levin, and Mike Pesca discuss the Broncos conservative play-calling, the Falcons near-collapse, and Colin Kaepernicks historic rushing day. They are also joined by David Hirshey to talk about the late, great Richard Ben Cramer.
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Hang Up and Listen: The Playing Through Pain Edition
Stefan Fatsis, Josh Levin, and Mike Pesca talk about Robert Griffin IIIs knee injury and Ray Lewis legacy. The Houston Rockets Royce White then joins to talk about his struggles with anxiety, his recent suspension, and his candid Twitter account.
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Hang Up and Listen: The Fistic Cliff Edition
Josh Levin, Mike Pesca, and Jon Wertheim discuss the NFLs star rookie QBs and Adrian Petersons near-miss on the rushing record. They also talk about coach firings in the NFL and NBA, and Puck Daddys Greg Wyshynski joins to assess the NHL lockout.
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Hang Up and Listen: The Pesca and the Pelicans Edition
Stefan Fatsis, Josh Levin, and Mike Pesca take listeners questions in a year-end call-in show. Topics include whether the sports bubble is about to burst, the appeal of Al Michaels and Cris Collinsworth, and whether the pros of fandom outweigh the cons.
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Hang Up and Listen: The Bionic Running Back Edition
Stefan Fatsis, Josh Levin, and Mike Pesca discuss Adrian Petersons return from a torn ACL and other NFL topics. They also talk about baseballs offseason trades and signings, and Stan Van Gundy joins to talk about the Lakers, Dwight Howard, and the NCAA.
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Hang Up and Listen: The Worth Its Wait in Gold Edition
Stefan Fatsis, Josh Levin, and Mike Pesca discuss freshman Heisman winner Johnny Manziel. Theyre also joined by author Joe Drape to talk about Army football, and shot putter Adam Nelson talks about possibly winning a 2004 gold medal eight years later.
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Hang Up and Listen: The How To Talk about a...
Stefan Fatsis, Josh Levin, and Mike Pesca talk about Chiefs linebacker Jovan Belchers murder-suicide. They also talk to Alabama sports talk-radio legend Paul Finebaum and examine David Sterns decision to fine the Spurs for resting their starters.
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Hang Up and Listen: The 138! Edition
Stefan Fatsis, Josh Levin, and Mike Pesca discuss the rise of Notre Dame. They also talk with Grinnell coach Dave Arseneault Jr. about Jack Taylors 138-point game and Rockets GM Daryl Morey chats about Jeremy Lin, Royce White, and advanced NBA stats.
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Hang Up and Listen: The Moment of Hoodwinkitude Edition
Stefan Fatsis, Josh Levin, and Mike Pesca talk about this weekends losses by Kansas State and Oregon. They also examine the Marlins latest fire sale and the evil genius of owner Jeffrey Loria. Lastly, they debate whether to outlaw youth tackle football.
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Hang Up and Listen: The Wildcat Doth Protest Too Much...
Stefan Fatsis, Josh Levin, and Mike Pesca discuss NFL quarterbacks and concussions. They also talk about the Lakers firing Mike Brown, hiring Mike DAntoni, and passing on Phil Jackson. Finally, they compare Kentuckys John Calipari and Dukes Coach K.
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Hang Up and Listen: The Out of the Running Edition
Stefan Fatsis, Josh Levin, and Mike Pesca talk about the decision to cancel the New York City Marathon. They also discuss todays activist athletes with ex-NFL player David Meggyesy and they examine how Alabama would fare against a pro football team.
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Hang Up and Listen: The Lab Geek Rats and Pocket Squares...
Stefan Fatsis, Josh Levin, and Mike Pesca discuss the Giants World Series sweep of the Tigers. Theyre then joined by Basketball Prospectus Kevin Pelton to discuss the James Harden trade and his projections for the upcoming NBA season.
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Hang Up and Listen: The Truest Yankee of Them All Edition
Stefan Fatsis, Josh Levin, and Mike Pesca talk baseball, including the Nationals collapse and A-Rods benching; Sports Illustrateds Grant Wahl chats about U.S. soccer; and The Secret Race author Daniel Coyle discusses USADAs Lance Armstrong takedown.
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Hang Up and Listen: The Put a Star on that Asterisk...
Stefan Fatsis, Josh Levin, and Mike Pesca discuss the MLB playoffs, including the controversial infield fly call and Al Alburquerques kiss. They also talk about new sports documentaries: The Other Dream Team, Broke, 9.79*, and Theres No Place Like Home.
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Hang Up and Listen: The Live From Washington, D.C....
In a special live show, Stefan Fatsis, Josh Levin, and Mike Pesca talk about the peculiar culture of the Ryder Cup and the source of fandom in American cities. They also talk psychology with Washington Redskins placekicker Billy Cundiff and take questions from the audience.
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Hang Up and Listen: The Voice of God Edition
Stefan Fatsis, Josh Levin, and Mike Pesca are joined by Jonathan Hock to discuss NFL Films president Steve Sabols legacy. They also talk about Miguel Cabreras Triple Crown run and speak with The Bugles Andy Zaltzman about a bizarre cricket scandal.
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Hang Up and Listen: The Watching Football Is Depraved...
Stefan Fatsis, Josh Levin, and Mike Pesca discuss baseballs wild wild card races. They also speak with writer Patrick Hruby about his decision to stop watching football. And Puck Daddys Greg Wyshynski joins to talk about the NHL lockout.
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Hang Up and Listen: The Quarterbacks Are Back Edition
Stefan Fatsis, Mike Pesca, and special guest Dan Steinberg talk about the NFLs Week 1. Sports Illustrateds Melissa Segura also joins to discuss the burdens of NFL wives and girlfriends, and the Wall Street Journals Tom Perrotta analyzes the U.S. Open.
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Hang Up and Listen: The Miles To Go Before I Cheat...
Stefan Fatsis, Josh Levin, and Mike Pesca check in on the NFLs bumbling replacement refs. They also discuss the lack of Paralympics coverage in the U.S., and theyre joined by the New Yorkers Mark Singer to talk about marathon fraudster Kip Litton.
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Hang Up and Listen: The To Strip or Not To Strip Edition
Stefan Fatsis, Josh Levin, and Mike Pesca discuss Lance Armstrongs decision not to fight the doping charges against him, the Dodgers-Red Sox mega-trade, and the harsh reviews of Joe Posnanskis biography of Joe Paterno.
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Hang Up and Listen: The No Fat League Edition
Stefan Fatsis, Josh Levin, and Mike Pesca discuss the Nationals plan to shut down Stephen Strasburg and Giants outfielder Melky Cabreras drug suspension. Theyre also joined by ex-NFL player Trevor Pryce to discuss pro football players getting skinnier.
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Hang Up and Listen: The Drama Queens and Superteams...
Stefan Fatsis, Josh Levin, and Mike Pesca discuss Usain Bolts place in sports history, the way we talk about female Olympians, and ESPN taking a back seat to NBC. They also talk about Dwight Howards move to L.A. and whether the deal is bad for the NBA.
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Hang Up and Listen: The Leave Lolo Alone Edition
Josh Levin, Mike Pesca, and special guest Jon Wertheim discuss Andy Murray and Serena Williams; Usain Bolts 100-meter romp; the New York Times attack on Lolo Jones, the Olympics badminton scandal; and doping speculation surrounding Chinas Ye Shiwen.
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Hang Up and Listen: The Olympic-Sized Edition
Stefan Fatsis, Josh Levin, and Mike Pesca discuss the Olympics, including the opening ceremony, how we watch the games on TV and online, Jordyn Wiebers unjust elimination, the Phelps/Lochte rivalry, and what sports should be eliminated.
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Hang Up and Listen: The Near-Death Penalty Edition
Stefan Fatsis, Josh Levin, and Mike Pesca discuss the NCAA penalties against Penn State and Adam Scotts British Open collapse. They also preview the 2012 Olympics opening ceremony, the best events for poor countries, and the USAs basketball prospects.
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Hang Up and Listen: The Fire Joe Morgan Edition
Josh Levin, Mike Pesca, and Parks and Rec showrunner Mike Schur discuss the latest on Jeremy Lin, Joe Paternos role in the Sandusky scandal and whether Penn State football should get the death penalty, and the enduring appeal of Whos on First?
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Hang Up and Listen: The British Are Crying Edition
Stefan Fatsis, Josh Levin, and Mike Pesca talk Wimbledon with Jon Wertheim. They also discuss the latest NBA deals, including Jeremy Lins poison pill, and they check in with MLB at midseason, where the Phillies stink and the Pirates are sitting pretty.
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Hang Up and Listen: The Hot Hot Dead Heat Edition
Stefan Fatsis, Josh Levin, and Mike Pesca discuss Allyson Felix and Jeneba Tarmohs Olympic Trials dead heat. Franklin Foer also joins to talk about Spains Euro 2012 win and Italys Mario Balotelli, and they debate college footballs new playoff system.
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Hang Up and Listen: The Power and the Glory of the...
Stefan Fatsis, Josh Levin, and guest panelist John Swansburg talk about the amazing run of knuckleballer R.A. Dickey. Neena Chaudhry also joins to discuss the past and future of Title IX. Finally, they assess the NBAs original Dream Team 20 years later.
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Hang Up and Listen: The All Greek to Me Edition
Stefan Fatsis, Josh Levin, and Mike Pesca talk about the Heats 2-1 NBA Finals lead over the Thunder in the NBA Finals. They also discuss Webb Simpsons one-shot win in the U.S. Open and check in on Euro 2012the games, the Greeks, the virulent racism.
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Hang Up and Listen: The LeBron vs. the Durantula Edition
Stefan Fatsis, Josh Levin, and Mike Pesca talk about the Thunder-Heat NBA Finals match-up. Sports Illustrateds S.L. Price also joins to talk about Rafael Nadals French Open win. Finally, they dissect the horrible decision in the Pacquiao-Bradley fight.
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Hang Up and Listen: The No, No, No, No, Yes! Edition
Stefan Fatsis, Josh Levin, and Mike Pesca talk about Heat-Celtics and Spurs-Thunder. They also discuss the Stanley Cup Finals with Puck Daddys Greg Wyshynski. Finally, they dissect Johan Santanas no-hitter and the Mets 50-year wait for a no-hit game.
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Hang Up and Listen: The Everyone Flops Edition
Stefan Fatsis, Josh Levin, and Mike Pesca talk about how to stop NBA floppers. They also discuss whether two NFL lawsuits will curb Roger Goodells power, and San Diego Chargers kicker Nate Kaeding joins to discuss making athletes better media consumers.
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Hang Up and Listen: The Tim Duncan Loves Paintball...
Stefan Fatsis, Josh Levin, Mike Pesca discuss Tim Duncan and Kobe Bryant with Sports Illustrateds Chris Ballard. They also discuss the NHLs southern strategy, and the Washington Posts Sarah Kogod explains how the world reacts to women who love sports.
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Hang Up and Listen: The Live in Philadelphia Edition
Stefan Fatsis, Josh Levin, Mike Pesca and special guest Buzz Bissinger talk about Bissingers e-book After Friday Night Lights and memoir Fathers Day. They also discuss the woes facing college athletics and identify the most-impressive feats in sports.
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Hang Up and Listen: The Live in Philadelphia Q&A
Stefan Fatsis, Josh Levin, Mike Pesca, and Buzz Bissinger take listeners' questions after their show at the University of Pennsylvanias Kelly Writers House.
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Hang Up and Listen: The Brains and Brawn Edition
Stefan Fatsis, Josh Levin, and Mike Pesca talk about the suicide of ex-NFL star Junior Seau and its effect on pro football. They also discuss the morality of horse racing and contemplate Mariano Riveras torn ACL and the state of the MLB closer.
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Hang Up and Listen: The Kissing the Pitcher Edition
Stefan Fatsis, Josh Levin, and Mike Pesca talk about Derrick Roses torn ACL and LeBron James image makeover. They also discuss baseball prodigy and/or super-villain Bryce Harper, and Frank Foer joins to ruminate on Barcelonas Champions League ouster.
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Hang Up and Listen: The Humber Games Edition
Stefan Fatsis, Josh Levin, and Mike Pesca talk about Philip Humbers perfect game. They also discuss Andrew Luck and Robert Griffin III, the Clippers supposed need to protect Blake Griffin, and a potential new nickname for the New Orleans Hornets.
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Hang Up and Listen: The Frisbee Fever Edition
Josh Levin, Mike Pesca, and Deadspins Tommy Craggs are joined by Greg Wyshynski to talk about NHL playoff violence. They also discuss Bobby Petrinos firing and the end of ESPNs Page 2. Finally, Daniel Lametti joins to assess pro Ultimate Frisbee.
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Hang Up and Listen: The Managerial Eyewash Edition
Stefan Fatsis, Josh Levin, and Mike Pesca talk about Bubba Watsons Masters win and Augusta Nationals antiquated mores. They also assess the Miami Marlins and the teams manager Ozzie Guillen, and they examine uniform trends in pro and college sports.
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Hang Up and Listen: The Wrestling-Free WWE Edition
Stefan Fatsis, Josh Levin, and Mike Pesca talk about the differences between the mens and womens NCAA Tournaments. They also discuss whether baseball botched opening day, and Grantlands David Shoemaker joins to talk about Wrestlemania XXVIII.
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Hang Up and Listen: The Ask for the Popsicle Edition
Stefan Fatsis, Josh Levin, and Mike Pesca discuss the all-powerhouse Final Four and Kentuckys dominance. They also talk about the Saints suspensions; Tim Tebow and the Jets; Tiger Woods win at Bay Hill; and Tigers coachs tell-all book The Big Miss.
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Hang Up and Listen: The Lots of Crying in Basketball...
Stefan Fatsis, Josh Levin, and Mike Pesca discuss the opening weekend of March Madness. Jon Wertheim also joins to talk about womens hoops star Elena Delle Donne, and Greg Wyshynski comes on to parse Sidney Crosbys treatment upon his return to the NHL.
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Hang Up and Listen: The Bracketology-ology Edition
Stefan Fatsis, Josh Levin, and Mike Pesca discuss the March Madness selection process and strategies on how to fill out your bracket. They also talk about the Peyton Manning derby and whether the designated hitter will spread to the National League.
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Hang Up and Listen: The Cash for Killshots Edition
Stefan Fatsis, Josh Levin, and Mike Pesca discuss the New Orleans Saints bounty scheme with ex-NFL safety Nick Ferguson. They also talk about Sports Illustrateds investigation of UCLA basketball and Bill Simmons interview with President Obama.
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Hang Up and Listen: The How Reasonable Is Your Doubt...
Stefan Fatsis, Josh Levin, and Mike Pesca discuss Ryan Brauns exoneration. Slate culture editor John Swansburg also joins to talk about Danica Patricks Daytona 500 debut, and Sports Illustrateds Chris Ballard addresses the state of the slam dunk.
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Hang Up and Listen: The Wide World of Slurs Edition
Stefan Fatsis, Josh Levin, and guest Jonathan Eig discuss the latest in Linsanity. Franklin Foer also joins to talk about Landon Donovan, Clint Dempsey, and Luis Suarezs racial taunting. Finally, they debate the state of sports journalism on the Web.
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Hang Up and Listen: The Stop the Linsanity Edition
Stefan Fatsis, Mike Pesca and, L. Jon Wertheim discuss New York Knicks shooting star Jeremy Lin, HBOs boxing series On Freddie Roach, and the Westminster Dog Show with "Show Dog" author Josh Dean.
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Hang Up and Listen: The Tumbling Indecisively to Glory...
Stefan Fatsis, Josh Levin, and Mike Pesca discuss the Giants Super Bowl win over the Patriots. Has Eli Manning changed the image of the American sports hero? Was Bill Belichick right to let the Giants score? Is there cheering in the auxiliary press box?
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Hang Up and Listen: The Rhodes to Nowhere Edition
Stefan Fatsis, Josh Levin, and Mike Pesca discuss the Australian Open with Sports Illustrateds S.L. Price. They also talk about the scuttled Rhodes scholarship candidacy of Yale quarterback Patrick Witt and evaluate HBOs new Joe Namath documentary.
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Hang Up and Listen: The Famous Last Words Edition
Stefan Fatsis, Josh Levin, and Mike Pesca discuss the Patriots and Giants big wins. Sally Jenkins also joins to talk about conducting the final interview with Joe Paterno, and David Ebner comes on to discuss the death of freestyle skier Sarah Burke.
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Hang Up and Listen: The Live From New York Edition
In a special live show, Stefan Fatsis, Josh Levin, and Mike Pesca talk about the Giants surprising run and Tim Tebows downfall. Next, Nate Silver joins for a discussion of sports and politics. Finally, they talk about how society views coaches.
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Hang Up and Listen: The Live From New York Edition Q&A
Stefan Fatsis, Josh Levin, and Mike Pesca take listeners' questions after their live show at New York's City Winery.
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Hang Up and Listen: The Tide Rolls the Honey Badger...
Stefan Fatsis, Josh Levin, and Mike Pesca discuss Alabamas 21-0 BCS title game win over LSU. The topics covered include Alabamas superior game plan, Les Miles decision to keep Jarrett Lee on the bench, and Brent Musburgers honey badger obsession.
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Hang Up and Listen: The Tebow Is Stranger Than Fiction...
Stefan Fatsis, Josh Levin, and Mike Pesca talk about Tim Tebow and the Denver Broncos victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers and other NFL playoff doings. Theyre also joined by Chad Harbach for an extended discussion of his novel The Art of Fielding.
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Hang Up and Listen: The New Year's on Ice Edition
Stefan Fatsis, Josh Levin, and Mike Pesca discuss the Jets woes, the Colts firing of the Polians, and the 12 NFL playoff teams. They also talk about high-scoring college bowl games and discuss the NHLs Winter Classic with Puck Daddys Greg Wyshynski.
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Hang Up and Listen: The Mike and the Mello Guy and the...
Stefan Fatsis, Josh Levin, and Mike Pesca host the year-end Hang Up call-in show. Topics include the panelists favorite teams, athletes praising God, sportsmanship, the U.S. handball dream team, racism in European soccer, and the LSU/Alabama rematch.
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Hang Up and Listen: The Beef O'Brady's Edition
Stefan Fatsis, Josh Levin, and Mike Pesca discuss Tim Tebows loss to Tom Brady and the Patriots and the evils of college football bowl games. Kevin Arnovitz also joins to talk about covering the Miami Heat, NBA analytics, and the Clippers renaissance.
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Hang Up and Listen: The Death of an Enforcer Edition
Stefan Fatsis, Josh Levin, and Mike Pesca discuss Chris Pauls scuttled move to L.A., Ryan Brauns positive drug test, and Albert Pujols big free-agent deal. John Branch also joins to talk about his New York Times series on NHL enforcer Derek Boogaard.
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Hang Up and Listen: The Billionaire BCS Basher Edition
Stefan Fatsis, Josh Levin, and Mike Pesca discuss college footballs annual title-game controversy with BCS defender Bryan Curtis. They also talk about Bob Costas campaign against NFL showboating and predict Sports Illustrateds Sportsman of the Year.
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Hang Up and Listen: The Roundball’s Return Edition
Stefan Fatsis, Josh Levin, and Mike Pesca discuss new NBA and MLB labor agreements and Syracuse assistant Bernie Fines firing amidst sexual abuse allegations. Puck Daddys Greg Wyshynski also joins the show to discuss Sidney Crosbys NHL return.
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Hang Up and Listen: The BCS Chaos Theory Edition
Stefan Fatsis, Josh Levin, and Mike Pesca discuss the fallout from a weekend of college upsets and evaluate the performances of Aaron Rodgers and Tim Tebow. They also welcome Scott Raab to the show to discuss his book on LeBron James, The Whore of Akron.
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Hang Up and Listen: The Case of the Kidnapped Catcher...
Stefan Fatsis, Josh Levin, and Mike Pesca discuss the Penn State sex abuse scandal and UFCs primetime debut on Fox with Sports Illustrateds Jon Wertheim. Rafael Rojas Cremonesi also joins the show to discuss the kidnapping and rescue of Wilson Ramos.
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Hang Up and Listen: The Happy Valley Horror Edition
Stefan Fatsis, Josh Levin, and Mike Pesca discuss LSU-Alabama with Tigers assistant Thomas McGaughey. Dr. Robert Shoop also joins the show to talk about the Penn State sex abuse scandal, and Christopher McDougall explains the theory of barefoot running.
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Hang Up and Listen: The Better to Be Luck Edition
Stefan Fatsis, Josh Levin, and Mike Pesca debate whether Game 6 of the World Series was the most exciting baseball game ever. They also discuss Stanfords Andrew Luck, and Jonathan Hock joins to talk about his documentary on Chris Herren, Unguarded.
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Hang Up and Listen: The Worst Great Quarterback Edition
Stefan Fatsis, Josh Levin, and Mike Pesca discuss the Cardinals-Rangers World Series and Tim Tebows big comeback for the Denver Broncos. Sally Jenkins also joins the show to talk about her proposal to allow college athletes to major in sports.
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Hang Up and Listen: The Back in All Black Edition
Stefan Fatsis, Josh Levin, and Mike Pesca discuss the World Series matchup between the Cardinals and Rangers, the death of racecar driver Dan Wheldon, and the NBA lockout. Rugby Magazine editor Alex Goff also joins the show to discuss the Rugby World Cup.
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Hang Up and Listen: The Crown Prince of Paranoia Edition
Stefan Fatsis, Josh Levin, and Mike Pesca discuss whether the baseball playoffs are fair, the legacy of Raiders owner Al Davis, and media portrayals of sports agents. Atlanta Dream owner Kelly Loeffler also joins the show to discuss the state of the WNBA.
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Hang Up and Listen: The Beast Mode Edition
Stefan Fatsis, Josh Levin, and Mike Pesca discuss the NFLs record passing numbers and team chemistry in baseball, both good and bad. Bruce Arthur also joins to talk about the fate of fighting and head shots in the NHL and the importance of Sidney Crosby.
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Hang Up and Listen: The Enigma in a Hoodie Edition
Stefan Fatsis, Josh Levin, and Mike Pesca discuss Michael Vicks contention that NFL refs dont protect him. They also talk about NFL Films Bill Belichick documentary, potential choke jobs by the Braves and Red Sox, and the Brad Pitt-starring Moneyball.
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Hang Up and Listen: The Legal Sucker Punch Edition
Stefan Fatsis, Josh Levin, and Mike Pesca talk with Dave McKenna about the dismissal of Redskins owner Dan Snyders defamation suit. They also discuss Floyd Mayweather Jr.s knockout of Victor Ortiz and the Atlantic article The Shame of College Sports.
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Hang Up and Listen: The Football and the Flag Edition
Stefan Fatsis, Josh Levin, and Mike Pesca talk about the NFLs opening weekend and 9/11 tribute, Serena Williams latest U.S. Open outburst, the wacky game between Michigan and Notre Dame, and the possibility of an epic collapse by the Boston Red Sox.
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Hang Up and Listen: The Punter Will Be Eaten Edition
Stefan Fatsis, Josh Levin, and Mike Pesca preview the NFL season with ex-Broncos tight end Nate Jackson and Vikings punter Chris Kluwe. They also talk about college football uniforms, the opening slate of college games, and tennis nostalgia problem.
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Hang Up and Listen: The Cesc Change Edition
Stefan Fatsis, Josh Levin, and Mike Pesca discuss Usain Bolts shocking false start at the world track championships. They also talk about the Little League World Series, international soccer transfers, and ESPNs recent stories on Michael Vick.
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Hang Up and Listen: The Takin' It to the Streets Edition
Stefan Fatsis, Josh Levin, and Mike Pesca discuss the NBAs summer of streetball, starring Kevin Durant. They also talk about Yahoos investigation of the Miami football program and the basketball brawl between the Georgetown Hoyas and Chinas army team.
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Hang Up and Listen: The Aggie Secession Edition
Stefan Fatsis, Josh Levin, and Mike Pesca discuss the PGA with guest Alex Turnbull and mull Texas AMs possible move to the SEC with Bryan Curtis. Other topics include the Toronto Blue Jays alleged sign-stealing and magazine profiles of jerky athletes.
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Hang Up and Listen: The Mike and the Mad Josh Edition
In this weeks episode of Slates sports podcast Hang Up and Listen, Josh Levin and Mike Pesca host the first ever Hang Up call-in show. Topics include the ethics of booing, the merits of seeing games in person, and whether thumb wrestling is a sport.
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Special Announcement from Hang Up and Listen
Josh announces our special call-in show. If you want to leave a question for Josh and Mike to answer on Monday's show, call 77-HANGUP-10 by Saturday, Aug. 6, 2011, and record your message. That's 774-264-8710.
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Hang Up and Listen: The German Is Coming Edition
Stefan Fatsis, Josh Levin, and Mike Pesca are joined by guest Franklin Foer to discuss U.S. Soccers hiring of Jrgen Klinsmann. Stefan, Josh, and Mike also talk about the San Francisco Giants series The Franchise and the suicide of Hideki Irabu.
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Hang Up and Listen: The NFL Unlocked Edition
Josh Levin, Mike Pesca, and guest Jason Gay of the Wall Street Journal discuss the coming end of the NFL lockout, the dramatic finish and barbed-wire crashes at this years Tour de France, and the debate over whether college athletes should be paid.
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Hang Up and Listen: The "Did They Choke?" Edition
Josh Levin, Mike Pesca, and guest Hanna Rosin discuss Team USAs loss to Japan in the Womens World Cup final. They also talk to infographics wiz Craig Robinson about his book Flip Flop Fly Ball and discuss the legend of Dock Ellis LSD-fueled no-hitter.
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Hang Up and Listen: The Hope Solo Durant Edition
Stefan Fatsis, Josh Levin, Mike Pesca, and guest Franklin Foer discuss the USA womens soccer teams win over Brazil. Josh, Mike, and Frank also talk to Bob Gorman about deaths at baseball stadiums and ponder whether locked-out NBA players will go abroad.
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Hang Up and Listen: The War Between Fear and Exhaustion...
Stefan Fatsis, Josh Levin, and Mike Pesca discuss the first week of the Womens World Cup. Josh and Mike also talk to Bill James about his writing process, the difference between statheads and scouts, his work for the Red Sox, and his book Popular Crime.
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Hang Up and Listen: The Amateur Vexillology Edition
Mike Pesca, Josh Levin, and guest Bryan Curtis discuss Mexicos Gold Cup win over the United States; Derek Jeter, Roger Federer, and what happens when athletes get old; and the childhood events that lead us to become sports fans.
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Hang Up and Listen: The Pumping Rory McIlroy's Tires...
Stefan Fatsis and Mike Pesca discuss Rory McIlroy's U.S. Open win, preview the NBA Draft, and delve into the sociology of sports fan violence.
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Hang Up and Listen: The Couldn't Stand the Heat Edition
Stefan Fatsis, Josh Levin, and Mike Pesca discuss the Dallas Mavericks’ NBA Finals victory over LeBron James and the Miami Heat, the Stanley Cup Finals between the Vancouver Canucks and Boston Bruins, and the debut of Bill Simmons’ website Grantland.
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Hang Up and Listen: The Tennis' Earl Campbell Edition
Stefan Fatsis, Josh Levin, and Mike Pesca discuss the first three games of the NBA Finals. They also talk about Rafael Nadal’s French Open win with Jon Wertheim and end by discussing Buster Posey and the ethics of smashing into home plate.
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Hang Up and Listen: The Platonic Ideal of Team Edition
Stefan Fatsis, Mike Pesca and guest host Franklin Foer discuss the NBA Finals matchup, Jim Tressel's resignation, Barcelona's Champion's League title, FIFA's latest troubles, and cheerleading as a college sport.
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Hang Up and Listen: The How ESPN Changed the World...
Stefan Fatsis, Mike Pesca and guest host Richard Sandomir discuss a new oral history of ESPN, Comcast’s coming challenge to ESPN, and the ongoing financial troubles of New York Mets owner Fred Wilpon.
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Hang Up and Listen: The Fair Enough Edition
Stefan Fatsis, Josh Levin, and Mike Pesca discuss the final four teams in the NBA playoffs. They also talk about the anonymity of baseball’s best hitter, an NBA executive’s decision to come out, and the decline of sports nicknames.
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Hang Up and Listen: The Pistol With a Ponytail Edition
Stefan Fatsis, Josh Levin, and Mike Pesca discuss the Lakers’ playoff flameout and the concept of toughness in the NBA. They also talk about sports, war, and patriotism, and Jonathan Hock joins the show to talk about his documentary Off the Rez.
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Hang Up and Listen: The Huge Win for America Edition
Stefan Fatsis, Josh Levin, and Mike Pesca discuss the matchup between the Miami Heat and Boston Celtics. Robert Lipsyte also joins the show to discuss his memoir An Accidental Sportswriter as well as sports leagues’ recent responses to anti-gay slurs.
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Hang Up and Listen: The Swedish Hockey Twins Edition
Stefan Fatsis, Josh Levin, and Mike Pesca discuss Vancouver’s hockey-playing Sedin twins and last year’s NHL champs, the Chicago Blackhawks. They also talk about Major League Baseball’s takeover of the Los Angeles Dodgers and the NFL Draft.
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Hang Up and Listen: The Crying in Football Edition
Josh Levin, Mike Pesca, and guest Joe Posnanski discuss the start of the NBA playoffs, the Sacramento Kings’ likely relocation to Anaheim, ESPN’s documentary The Brady 6, and Baltimore Orioles pitcher Justin Duchscherer’s battle with depression.
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Hang Up and Listen: The Cabin Unlike Any Other Edition
Stefan Fatsis, Josh Levin, and Mike Pesca discuss Charl Schwartzel, Rory McIlroy, Tiger Woods, Jim Nantz, Butler Cabin, and everything else at the Masters, Manny Ramirez’s positive drug test and sudden retirement, and Derrick Rose’s MVP candidacy.
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Hang Up and Listen: The I Can't Believe It's Not Butler...
Stefan Fatsis, Josh Levin, and Mike Pesca discuss UConn’s win over Butler in the NCAA title game and whether college athletes should be paid. John Thorn also joins to talk about baseball’s origin myths and his appointment as the game’s official historian.
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Hang Up and Listen: The Balls in Court Edition
Stefan Fatsis, Josh Levin, and Mike Pesca discuss the surprising runs to the Final Four by Butler and VCU, the start of the baseball season, Barry Bonds’ perjury trial, and the U.S. national soccer team’s 1-1 draw against Lionel Messi and Argentina.
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Hang Up and Listen: The Super Sweet 16 Edition
Stefan Fatsis, Josh Levin, and Mike Pesca discuss the bracket-busting opening week of the NCAA Tournament and rule-breaking coaches Jim Tressel and Bruce Pearl. Jonah Keri also joins the show to talk about his book on the Tampa Bay Rays, The Extra 2%.
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Hang Up and Listen: The March Fabness Edition
Stefan Fatsis, Josh Levin, and Mike Pesca discuss the selections and seedings for the NCAA Tournament, new documentaries about the UNLV Runnin’ Rebels and Michigan’s Fab Five, and the NHL’s response to a dangerous hit by the Boston Bruins’ Zdeno Chara.
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Hang Up and Listen: The Sex and Basketball Edition
Stefan Fatsis, Josh Levin, and Mike Pesca discuss BYU’s suspension of Brandon Davies for having premarital sex, the alleged greediness of NFL owners, and which continent has a better model for how pro sports leagues operate, Europe or North America.
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Hang Up and Listen: The Battle of Detroit Edition
Stefan Fatsis, Josh Levin, and Mike Pesca discuss college basketball and the coaching misdeeds of Bruce Pearl and Jim Calhoun, the showings of Ryan Mallett and Cam Newton at the NFL scouting combine, and the Pistons’ revolt against coach John Kuester.
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Hang Up and Listen: The Blatter Infection Edition
Stefan Fatsis and Josh Levin discuss the Knicks’ Carmelo Anthony trade. Arizona Cardinals kicker Jay Feely also joins the show to talk about the NFL’s labor talks and Sports Illustrated’s Grant Wahl explains his candidacy to replace FIFA’s Sepp Blatter.
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