Hang Up and Listen
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Episodes
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Jun 9, 2014 • 1h 5min
Hang Up and Listen: The Boring Plus Time Equals Consistency Edition
Stefan Fatsis, Josh Levin, and Mike Pesca discuss LeBron James’ cramps and other NBA Finals matters. They also look at California Chrome’s failed Triple Crown bid and interview David Haglund about his Slate profile of Delonte West.Show notes at www.slate.com/hangup. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 2, 2014 • 1h 5min
Hang Up and Listen: The Elephants in the Garden Edition
Stefan Fatsis, Josh Levin, and Mike Pesca discuss the Heat-Spurs NBA Finals rematch. They also interview hockey historian Stan Fischler and talk to former U.S. national team coach Bob Bradley about his tenure in Egypt and the documentary American Pharaoh. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 27, 2014 • 59min
Hang Up and Listen: The Ninety Percent of the Game Is Half Mental Edition
Stefan Fatsis, Josh Levin, and Mike Pesca discuss the latest NBA playoffs news. They also talk to Jonathan Hock about his ESPN series on the U.S. World Cup soccer team and Landon Donovan’s roster omission. Finally, they discuss the mystery of “the yips.”Show notes at www.slate.com/hangup. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 19, 2014 • 1h 8min
Hang Up and Listen: The Way Too Many Animals Edition
Stefan Fatsis, Josh Levin, and Mike Pesca interview ESPN’s Jeremy Schaap about the horror show in Qatar in advance of the 2022 World Cup. Puck Daddy’s Greg Wyshynski also joins to talk hockey, and they discuss California Chrome’s Preakness win. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 12, 2014 • 59min
Hang Up and Listen: The Baring Your Sole Edition
Stefan Fatsis, Josh Levin, and Mike Pesca talk about Michael Sam and the NFL draft. They also talk about NBA comebacks, the Thunder’s coaching, and Kevin Durant’s MVP speech. Finally, they’re joined by Slate’s John Swansburg to assess minimalist running.Show notes at www.slate.com/hangup. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 5, 2014 • 1h 2min
Hang Up and Listen: The Red Flags with Character Issues Edition
Stefan Fatsis, Josh Levin, and Mike Pesca discuss the thrilling first round of the NBA playoffs. They also talk about the NFL draft and how teams assess prospects’ “red flags.” Finally, they consider the career of Sports Illustrated writer Gary Smith.Show notes at www.slate.com/hangup. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 28, 2014 • 1h 10min
Hang Up and Listen: The Sterling's Reputation Edition
Stefan Fatsis, Josh Levin, and Mike Pesca explore what the NBA should do about Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald Sterling. They also talk about baseball’s strange relationship with pine tar, and Deadspin’s Tim Marchman joins to discuss UFC star Jon Jones.Show notes at www.slate.com/hangup. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 21, 2014 • 1h 9min
Hang Up and Listen: The Remember the 96 Edition
Stefan Fatsis, Josh Levin, and Mike Pesca discuss the home-court negating first weekend of the NBA playoffs. They’re also joined by Puck Daddy’s Greg Wyshynski to discuss all things playoff hockey, and they review the new ESPN documentary Hillsborough.Show notes at www.slate.com/hangup. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 14, 2014 • 56min
Hang Up and Listen: The Farewell to Throwing Arms Edition
Josh Levin, Mike Pesca, and special guest Johnette Howard discuss Bubba Watson’s Masters win. They also talk about baseball’s alarming rate of Tommy John surgeries, and are joined by the New Republic’s Christopher Beam to explore football in China.Show notes at www.slate.com/hangup. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 7, 2014 • 56min
Hang Up and Listen: The Mr. Monopoly Was a Hipster Edition
Stefan Fatsis, Mike Pesca, and Mary Pilon preview the NCAA basketball finals and discuss with Andy Glockner what it's like to root for a Premier League team facing relegation. Finally, they talk about Monopoly's upcoming inclusion of "house rules."Show notes at www.slate.com/hangup. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
