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Chet Holmgren Goes to Summer League
11 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Joel Anderson, Josh Levin, and Ben Mathis-Lilley discuss their proposals for fixing college football. Josh then speaks with Ben Rothenberg about Nova...
College Sports Cataclysm
05 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Joel Anderson, Stefan Fatsis, and Josh Levin discuss the Brooklyn Nets’ Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving trade drama. They also talk about UCLA and US...
Roe and Women Athletes
27 Jun 2022
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Joel Anderson, Stefan Fatsis, and Josh Levin are joined by Olympic gold medalist Crissy Perham to discuss what Roe v. Wade getting overturned mean...
How Nike Changed America
22 Jun 2022
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Joel Anderson, Stefan Fatsis, and Josh Levin are joined by ESPN’s Greg Wyshynski to discuss the Stanley Cup Finals. They also talk about Dream On,...
"Hustle" Is Good
14 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Joel Anderson and Josh Levin are joined by the New Yorker’s Vinson Cunningham to discuss Steph Curry and the NBA Finals. Then, they review the Ada...
Soccer in a Time of War
07 Jun 2022
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Joel Anderson, Stefan Fatsis, and Josh Levin assess the back-and-forth NBA Finals between the Warriors and Celtics. The New York Times’ Andrew Das ...
The Most Interesting Fantasy Sports Dispute Ever
31 May 2022
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Josh Levin and Joel Anderson are joined by Jack Hamilton to discuss the Warriors-Celtics NBA Finals matchup. Bradford William Davis then joins to talk...
The Best College Football Feud Ever
23 May 2022
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Josh Levin and Stefan Fatsis are joined by Jack Hamilton to discuss the NBA playoffs and Patrick Beverley’s chaotic media appearances; by Alex Kirsh...
Tom Brady’s $375 Million Deal
16 May 2022
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Vinson Cunningham, Josh Levin, and Ben Mathis-Lilley talk about the Mavs’ shocking win over the Suns, the Celtics’ romp over the Bucks, the 76er...
Tom Brady’s $375 Million Deal
16 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Vinson Cunningham, Josh Levin, and Ben Mathis-Lilley talk about the Mavs’ shocking win over the Suns, the Celtics’ romp over the Bucks, the 76er...
How Rich Strike Struck It Rich
09 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Vinson Cunningham, Stefan Fatsis, and Josh Levin are joined by the New York Times‘ Joe Drape to talk about Rich Strike’s shocking Kentucky Derb...
How Rich Strike Struck It Rich
09 May 2022
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Vinson Cunningham, Stefan Fatsis, and Josh Levin are joined by the New York Times‘ Joe Drape to talk about Rich Strike’s shocking Kentucky Derb...
Is Giannis Unstoppable?
03 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Vinson Cunningham and Stefan Fatsis are joined by Slate’s Jack Hamilton to talk about the NBA playoffs and the dawn of de facto free agency in colle...
Is Giannis Unstoppable?
03 May 2022
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Vinson Cunningham and Stefan Fatsis are joined by Slate’s Jack Hamilton to talk about the NBA playoffs and the dawn of de facto free agency in colle...
Is Winning Time a Winner?
25 Apr 2022
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Vinson Cunningham, Stefan Fatsis, and Josh Levin talk about the decline of the Brooklyn Nets and the rise of the New Orleans Pelicans. They also di...
Is Winning Time a Winner?
25 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Vinson Cunningham, Stefan Fatsis, and Josh Levin talk about the decline of the Brooklyn Nets and the rise of the New Orleans Pelicans. They also di...
Almost Perfect
18 Apr 2022
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Vinson Cunningham, Stefan Fatsis, and Josh Levin discuss the epic Game 1 of the Nets-Celtics series. They also talk about the Minnesota Timberwolves, ...
Almost Perfect
18 Apr 2022
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Vinson Cunningham, Stefan Fatsis, and Josh Levin discuss the epic Game 1 of the Nets-Celtics series. They also talk about the Minnesota Timberwolves, ...
Remembering Dwayne Haskins
11 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Vinson Cunningham, Stefan Fatsis, and Josh Levin discuss the death of quarterback Dwayne Haskins. Slate’s Jim Newell also joins to discuss Tiger...
Remembering Dwayne Haskins
11 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Vinson Cunningham, Stefan Fatsis, and Josh Levin discuss the death of quarterback Dwayne Haskins. Slate’s Jim Newell also joins to discuss Tiger...
Happy Carolina, Sad Carolina
05 Apr 2022
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Joel Anderson, Stefan Fatsis, and Josh Levin discuss Kansas’ win over North Carolina’s in the men’s basketball title game, and the Athletic’...
Happy Carolina, Sad Carolina
05 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Joel Anderson, Stefan Fatsis, and Josh Levin discuss Kansas’ win over North Carolina’s in the men’s basketball title game, and the Athletic’...
The Blueblood Final Four
28 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Slate’s sports podcast on the NCAA basketball tournaments and U.S. soccer. Plus, an interview with Bomani Jones. NCAA basketball (3:26): After tw...
The Blueblood Final Four
28 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Slate’s sports podcast on the NCAA basketball tournaments and U.S. soccer. Plus, an interview with Bomani Jones.NCAA basketball (3:26): After two ...
March Madness Is Upon Us
22 Mar 2022
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Joel Anderson, Stefan Fatsis, and Josh Levin discuss the top storylines from the men’s NCAA tournament, and they’re joined by the Athletic’s C...
March Madness Is Upon Us
22 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Joel Anderson, Stefan Fatsis, and Josh Levin discuss the top storylines from the men’s NCAA tournament, and they’re joined by the Athletic’s C...
Quarterback Roulette
14 Mar 2022
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Joel Anderson and Josh Levin are joined by the Ringer’s Bryan Curtis to discuss Tom Brady’s unretirement and other huge quarterback news. Alex K...
Coach K’s Last Home Game
07 Mar 2022
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Joel Anderson, Stefan Fatsis, and Josh Levin are joined by Yahoo’s Hannah Keyser to discuss the Major League Baseball lockout. They also talk ...
Coach K’s Last Home Game
07 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Joel Anderson, Stefan Fatsis, and Josh Levin are joined by Yahoo’s Hannah Keyser to discuss the Major League Baseball lockout. They also talk ...
LeBron and Bronny
01 Mar 2022
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Stefan Fatsis, Josh Levin, and the New Yorker’s Vinson Cunningham discuss the sports world’s reaction to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. They al...
LeBron and Bronny
01 Mar 2022
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Stefan Fatsis, Josh Levin, and the New Yorker’s Vinson Cunningham discuss the sports world’s reaction to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. They al...
Fight in the Handshake Line
23 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Joel Anderson, Stefan Fatsis, and Josh Levin are joined by Slate’s Justin Peters for an Olympics wrap-up. They also discuss the Wisconsin-Michigan h...
Fight in the Handshake Line
23 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Joel Anderson, Stefan Fatsis, and Josh Levin are joined by Slate’s Justin Peters for an Olympics wrap-up. They also discuss the Wisconsin-Michigan h...
All Hail the Rams
14 Feb 2022
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Joel Anderson, Stefan Fatsis, and Josh Levin talk about the Rams’ Super Bowl win over the Bengals. They’re also joined by David Epstein to discuss...
All Hail the Rams
14 Feb 2022
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Joel Anderson, Stefan Fatsis, and Josh Levin talk about the Rams’ Super Bowl win over the Bengals. They’re also joined by David Epstein to discuss...
NFL Hiring Under Fire
08 Feb 2022
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Joel Anderson, Stefan Fatsis, and Josh Levin are joined by the New York Times’ John Branch to discuss Chinese-American skier Eileen Gu. They also ta...
NFL Hiring Under Fire
08 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Joel Anderson, Stefan Fatsis, and Josh Levin are joined by the New York Times’ John Branch to discuss Chinese-American skier Eileen Gu. They also ta...
The Bengals and Rams to the Super Bowl
01 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Stefan Fatsis, Josh Levin, and special guest Louisa Thomas of the New Yorker discuss the NFL’s conference championship games and Tom Brady’s (prob...
The Bengals and Rams to the Super Bowl
01 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Stefan Fatsis, Josh Levin, and special guest Louisa Thomas of the New Yorker discuss the NFL’s conference championship games and Tom Brady’s (prob...
The Greatest Football Weekend Ever
25 Jan 2022
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Stefan Fatsis and Josh Levin are joined by the Athletic’s Lindsay Jones to discuss the NFL playoffs. Then, Ben Proudfoot joins for a conversation ab...
The Greatest Football Weekend Ever
25 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Stefan Fatsis and Josh Levin are joined by the Athletic’s Lindsay Jones to discuss the NFL playoffs. Then, Ben Proudfoot joins for a conversation ab...
Ja Morant’s Moment
19 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Joel Anderson, Stefan Fatsis, and Josh Levin discuss the NFL’s Super Wild Card Weekend. Then they talk about the rise of the Memphis Grizzlies’ J...
Ja Morant’s Moment
19 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Joel Anderson, Stefan Fatsis, and Josh Levin discuss the NFL’s Super Wild Card Weekend. Then they talk about the rise of the Memphis Grizzlies’ J...
Georgia Dethrones Bama
11 Jan 2022
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Joel Anderson, Stefan Fatsis, and Josh Levin discuss Georgia’s win over Alabama in the college football title game. Then they break down the wild ri...
Georgia Dethrones Bama
11 Jan 2022
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Joel Anderson, Stefan Fatsis, and Josh Levin discuss Georgia’s win over Alabama in the college football title game. Then they break down the wild ri...
Why Isn’t Becky Hammon an NBA Head Coach?
05 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Joel Anderson, Stefan Fatsis, and Josh Levin discuss the College Football Playoff and bowl game opt-outs. ESPN’s Mechelle Voepel also joins for a co...
Why Isn’t Becky Hammon an NBA Head Coach?
05 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Joel Anderson, Stefan Fatsis, and Josh Levin discuss the College Football Playoff and bowl game opt-outs. ESPN’s Mechelle Voepel also joins for a co...
The NBA’s COVID Christmas
27 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Josh Levin and Joel Anderson are joined by ESPN’s Kevin Arnovitz to talk about Christmas Day in the NBA. Washington Post health reporter Dan Diamond...
The NBA’s COVID Christmas
27 Dec 2021
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Josh Levin and Joel Anderson are joined by ESPN’s Kevin Arnovitz to talk about Christmas Day in the NBA. Washington Post health reporter Dan Diamond...
Urban Meyer Is Out
21 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Stefan Fatsis, Josh Levin, and Slate’s Ben Mathis-Lilley talk about COVID running rampant through every sports league, again. Next, they discuss the...
Urban Meyer Is Out
21 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Stefan Fatsis, Josh Levin, and Slate’s Ben Mathis-Lilley talk about COVID running rampant through every sports league, again. Next, they discuss the...
The Chess King Wins Again
13 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Stefan Fatsis, Josh Levin, and Slate’s Alex Kirshner talk about the controversial ending to the Formula 1 season. Next, they examine the opening mon...
The Chess King Wins Again
13 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Stefan Fatsis, Josh Levin, and Slate’s Alex Kirshner talk about the controversial ending to the Formula 1 season. Next, they examine the opening mon...
What Next: What Peng Shuai Started
08 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Hi Hang Up and Listen listeners, we thought you'd be interested in this episode of What Next, Slate's daily news podcast. Enjoy! When Chinese tennis ...
The Oklahoma City Thunder Lost by 73
07 Dec 2021
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Joel Anderson, Stefan Fatsis, and Josh Levin break down college football’s playoff match-ups and Brian Kelly’s move to LSU. Insider’s Bradford ...
The Oklahoma City Thunder Lost by 73
07 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Joel Anderson, Stefan Fatsis, and Josh Levin break down college football’s playoff match-ups and Brian Kelly’s move to LSU. Insider’s Bradford ...
Michigan Finally Beat Ohio State
30 Nov 2021
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Joel Anderson, Stefan Fatsis, and Josh Levin talk with Slate’s Ben Mathis-Lilley about the Michigan football team’s big win over Ohio State. They ...
Michigan Finally Beat Ohio State
30 Nov 2021
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Joel Anderson, Stefan Fatsis, and Josh Levin talk with Slate’s Ben Mathis-Lilley about the Michigan football team’s big win over Ohio State. They ...
Where Is Peng Shuai?
23 Nov 2021
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Stefan Fatsis and Josh Levin are joined by the New Yorker’s Vinson Cunningham to talk about Peng Shuai and the future of sports in China. Next, they...
Where Is Peng Shuai?
23 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Stefan Fatsis and Josh Levin are joined by the New Yorker’s Vinson Cunningham to talk about Peng Shuai and the future of sports in China. Next, they...
USA Dos, Mexico Cero
16 Nov 2021
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Stefan Fatsis and Josh Levin are joined by Grant Wahl to talk about the U.S. men’s national team’s dominant win over Mexico. Stefan, Josh, and Joe...
USA Dos, Mexico Cero
16 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Stefan Fatsis and Josh Levin are joined by Grant Wahl to talk about the U.S. men’s national team’s dominant win over Mexico. Stefan, Josh, and Joe...
Aaron Rodgers, Unvaxxed Quarterback
09 Nov 2021
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Joel Anderson, Stefan Fatsis, and Josh Levin discuss Aaron Rodgers’ claims about vaccination and how the Packers and the NFL should deal with him. T...
Aaron Rodgers, Unvaxxed Quarterback
09 Nov 2021
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Joel Anderson, Stefan Fatsis, and Josh Levin discuss Aaron Rodgers’ claims about vaccination and how the Packers and the NFL should deal with him. T...
The NBA’s New Rules
01 Nov 2021
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Joel, Anderson, Stefan Fatsis, and Josh Levin discuss the ouster of Joel’s old football coach, TCU’s Gary Patterson. They also talk about how the ...
The NBA’s New Rules
01 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Joel, Anderson, Stefan Fatsis, and Josh Levin discuss the ouster of Joel’s old football coach, TCU’s Gary Patterson. They also talk about how the ...
Are the Chiefs Bad Now?
25 Oct 2021
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Stefan Fatsis, Josh Levin, and Defector’s Drew Magary talk about the seeming decline of the Kansas City Chiefs. They also discuss who to root for in...
Are the Chiefs Bad Now?
25 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Stefan Fatsis, Josh Levin, and Defector’s Drew Magary talk about the seeming decline of the Kansas City Chiefs. They also discuss who to root for in...
Coach O Is Out
18 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Joel Anderson and Josh Levin talk with Slate’s Alex Kirshner about the split between LSU and its coach Ed Orgeron. They’re also joined by Vincen...
Coach O Is Out
18 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Joel Anderson and Josh Levin talk with Slate’s Alex Kirshner about the split between LSU and its coach Ed Orgeron. They’re also joined by Vincen...
Jon Gruden’s Emails
12 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Stefan Fatsis and Josh Levin talk with Slate’s Alex Kirshner about the racist, sexist, and homophobic emails written by now-former NFL head coach Jo...
Jon Gruden’s Emails
12 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Stefan Fatsis and Josh Levin talk with Slate’s Alex Kirshner about the racist, sexist, and homophobic emails written by now-former NFL head coach Jo...
Scandal in the National Women’s Soccer League
04 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Joel Anderson, Stefan Fatsis, and Josh Levin talk about Tom Brady’s win over the Patriots. Meg Rowley of FanGraphs also joins to discuss the end of ...
Scandal in the National Women’s Soccer League
04 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Joel Anderson, Stefan Fatsis, and Josh Levin talk about Tom Brady’s win over the Patriots. Meg Rowley of FanGraphs also joins to discuss the end of ...
Kyrie Irving, Anti-Vaxxer
27 Sep 2021
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Joel Anderson, Stefan Fatsis, and Josh Levin talk about anti-vaxxers in the NBA. The Washington Post’s Molly Hensley-Clancy discusses allegations t...
Kyrie Irving, Anti-Vaxxer
27 Sep 2021
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Joel Anderson, Stefan Fatsis, and Josh Levin talk about anti-vaxxers in the NBA. The Washington Post’s Molly Hensley-Clancy discusses allegations t...
The Mannings on Monday Night
20 Sep 2021
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Joel Anderson, Stefan Fatsis, and Josh Levin are joined by USA Today’s Marisa Kwiatkowski to discuss the Senate hearing on the FBI’s failures...
The Mannings on Monday Night
20 Sep 2021
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Joel Anderson, Stefan Fatsis, and Josh Levin are joined by USA Today’s Marisa Kwiatkowski to discuss the Senate hearing on the FBI’s failures...
No Grand Slam for Novak
13 Sep 2021
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Stefan Fatsis, Josh Levin, and the New Yorker’s Louisa Thomas talk about Daniil Medvedev’s upset over Novak Djokovic and Emma Raducanu’s shockin...
No Grand Slam for Novak
13 Sep 2021
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Stefan Fatsis, Josh Levin, and the New Yorker’s Louisa Thomas talk about Daniil Medvedev’s upset over Novak Djokovic and Emma Raducanu’s shockin...
Who or What Is Bishop Sycamore?
08 Sep 2021
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Josh Levin and Joel Anderson are joined by Spencer Hall to talk about the opening weekend of the college football season. They also discuss Bishop S...
Who or What Is Bishop Sycamore?
08 Sep 2021
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Josh Levin and Joel Anderson are joined by Spencer Hall to talk about the opening weekend of the college football season. They also discuss Bishop S...
Turmoil at ESPN
30 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Josh Levin interviews Ben Rothenberg about his reporting on domestic abuse allegations against tennis player Alexander Zverev. Josh, Stefan Fatsis, an...
Turmoil at ESPN
30 Aug 2021
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Josh Levin interviews Ben Rothenberg about his reporting on domestic abuse allegations against tennis player Alexander Zverev. Josh, Stefan Fatsis, an...
Turmoil at Jeopardy!
23 Aug 2021
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Joel Anderson and Stefan Fatsis talk with track writer Jojo Gretschel about sprinter Sha’Carri Richardson’s last-place finish in her return from a...
Turmoil at Jeopardy!
23 Aug 2021
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Joel Anderson and Stefan Fatsis talk with track writer Jojo Gretschel about sprinter Sha’Carri Richardson’s last-place finish in her return from a...
Baseball in a Cornfield
16 Aug 2021
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Joel Anderson, Stefan Fatsis, and Josh Levin talk about Major League Baseball’s Field of Dreams game. Writer Jessica Luther also joins to discuss ...
Baseball in a Cornfield
16 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Joel Anderson, Stefan Fatsis, and Josh Levin talk about Major League Baseball’s Field of Dreams game. Writer Jessica Luther also joins to discuss ...
The Lionel Messi-Barcelona Breakup
09 Aug 2021
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Joel Anderson, Stefan Fatsis, and Josh Levin talk about the end of the Tokyo Olympics. They also discuss NFL players who’ve refused to get the COVID...
The Lionel Messi-Barcelona Breakup
09 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Joel Anderson, Stefan Fatsis, and Josh Levin talk about the end of the Tokyo Olympics. They also discuss NFL players who’ve refused to get the COVID...
The Simone Biles Speaks Up and Sits Out Edition
02 Aug 2021
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Joel Anderson, Stefan Fatsis, and Josh Levin discuss the latest in the saga of Simone Biles at the Tokyo Olympics. They also assess the U.S. women’s...
The Simone Biles Speaks Up and Sits Out Edition
02 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Joel Anderson, Stefan Fatsis, and Josh Levin discuss the latest in the saga of Simone Biles at the Tokyo Olympics. They also assess the U.S. women’s...
Sponsored: Game-Changing Leadership with Cynt Marshall
29 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This episode features Cynt Marshall, CEO of the Dallas Mavericks and the NBA’s first Black female CEO. After spending 36 years in senior management ...
Sponsored: Game-Changing Leadership with Cynt Marshall
29 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This episode features Cynt Marshall, CEO of the Dallas Mavericks and the NBA’s first Black female CEO. After spending 36 years in senior management ...
The Potemkin Village Olympics Edition
26 Jul 2021
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Joel Anderson, Stefan Fatsis, and Josh Levin discuss the weirdness of the Tokyo Olympics being staged without spectators. They also assess the wobbly ...
The Potemkin Village Olympics Edition
26 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Joel Anderson, Stefan Fatsis, and Josh Levin discuss the weirdness of the Tokyo Olympics being staged without spectators. They also assess the wobbly ...
One Year: Mary Shane's Rookie Season
23 Jul 2021
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Slate's new podcast One Year and will introduce you to people and ideas that changed American history--one year at a time. The show is hosted by your ...
One Year: Mary Shane's Rookie Season
23 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Slate's new podcast One Year and will introduce you to people and ideas that changed American history--one year at a time. The show is hosted by your ...
Welcome to the Coronavirus Games
19 Jul 2021
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Joel Anderson, Stefan Fatsis, and Josh Levin are joined by New York Times Tokyo bureau chief Motoko Rich to discuss the troubled run-up to the Olympic...
Welcome to the Coronavirus Games
19 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Joel Anderson, Stefan Fatsis, and Josh Levin are joined by New York Times Tokyo bureau chief Motoko Rich to discuss the troubled run-up to the Olympic...