Hang Up and Listen
Slate Podcasts
A weekly sports discussion from Slate.Get more Hang Up and Listen with Slate Plus! Join for weekly bonus episodes of Hang Up and Listen and ad-free listening on all your favorite Slate podcasts. Subscribe from the Hang Up and Listen show page on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, or visit slate.com/hangupplus for access wherever you listen. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episodes
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Nov 18, 2014 • 1h 15min
The Superfest East, Live in Brooklyn Edition
Hang Up and Listen joins the Political and Culture Gabfests, onstage at the Music Hall of Williamsburg with emcee Dan Kois, for a blockbuster show in front of a live audience.Show notes at www.slate.com/hangup. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 10, 2014 • 1h 12min
The Whore No More Edition
Stefan Fatsis, Josh Levin, and Mike Pesca talk to Whore of Akron author Scott Raab about LeBron James’s return to Ohio. They also examine the NFL’s obsession with London and review ESPN’s documentary about Livan and Orlando Hernandez, Brothers in Exile.Show notes at www.slate.com/hangup. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 3, 2014 • 1h 2min
The SEC Ganks Noobs Edition
Stefan Fatsis and Josh Levin ask Paul Finebaum about ESPN’s alleged pro-SEC bias. They also talk to Amanda Hess about Lauren Hill and inspirational sports moments and quiz Seth Stevenson about the video game League of Legends and the rise of e-sports.Show notes at www.slate.com/hangup. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 27, 2014 • 1h 4min
The Greatest Bull in History Edition
Stefan Fatsis, Josh Levin, and Mike Pesca discuss Madison Bumgarner’s World Series dominance and the latest claim that baseball is dying. They also talk to UNC whistleblower Mary Willingham and assess the bull Bushwacker with PBR statistician Slade Long.Show notes at www.slate.com/hangup. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 20, 2014 • 1h 3min
The Whimsy Watch Edition
Stefan Fatsis, Josh Levin, and Mike Pesca talk to Grantland’s Jonah Keri about the Royals-Giants World Series. They also discuss the ethics of NBA teams tracking their players’ biometric data, and Bob Ryan joins to talk about his new book Scribe.Show notes at www.slate.com/hangup. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 13, 2014 • 1h 1min
The Flaccid Hagiographic Concatenation Edition
Stefan Fatsis, Josh Levin, and Mike Pesca discuss Fox Sports 1’s sabermetric-friendly NLCS broadcast and debate Georgia football player Todd Gurley’s suspension. They also talk to Dvora Meyers about superstar gymnast Simone Biles.Show notes at www.slate.com/hangup. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 9, 2014 • 1h 19min
The Live at Galapagos Edition
In a special live show in Brooklyn, Stefan Fatsis, Josh Levin, and Mike Pesca discuss the baseball playoffs and the NBA’s TV deal. Roy Blount Jr. joins to discuss his classic book About Three Bricks Shy of a Load, and the hosts do a listener Q-and-A.Show notes at www.slate.com/hangup. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 29, 2014 • 1h 8min
The These Are My Bosses Edition
Stefan Fatsis, Josh Levin, and Mike Pesca discuss ESPN’s decision to suspend Bill Simmons, talk about the Kansas City Royals with Grantland’s Rany Jazayerli, and look at the turmoil surrounding the Michigan football program with Slate’s Ben Mathis-Lilley.Show notes at www.slate.com/hangup. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 22, 2014 • 1h 7min
The What Are We Going to Do With These People? Edition
Stefan Fatsis, Josh Levin, and Mike Pesca talk to ESPN’s Jane McManus about the NFL and domestic violence. They also discuss Jameis Winston, Hope Solo, and what their teams should do about them. Finally, Grantland’s Ben Lindbergh joins to talk baseball.Show notes at www.slate.com/hangup. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 15, 2014 • 1h 8min
The Will Goodell Go? Edition
Stefan Fatsis, Josh Levin, and Mike Pesca discuss the NFL’s continued failures and whether Roger Goodell will go. They also examine the U.S. team’s dominant win at the FIBA World Cup and interview SB Nation’s Jon Bois about his Breaking Madden series.Show notes at www.slate.com/hangup. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
