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It’s Coming Home to Italy
13 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Joel Anderson, Stefan Fatsis, and Josh Levin are joined by Nicky Bandini of the Guardian to discuss Italy’s victory over England in the Euro 2020 fi...
It’s Coming Home to Italy
13 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Joel Anderson, Stefan Fatsis, and Josh Levin are joined by Nicky Bandini of the Guardian to discuss Italy’s victory over England in the Euro 2020 fi...
Sha’Carri Richardson Did Nothing Wrong
07 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Joel Anderson, Stefan Fatsis, and Josh Levin talk about sprinter Sha’Carri Richardson’s marijuana suspension. Penn State professor Amira Rose Davi...
Sha’Carri Richardson Did Nothing Wrong
07 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Joel Anderson, Stefan Fatsis, and Josh Levin talk about sprinter Sha’Carri Richardson’s marijuana suspension. Penn State professor Amira Rose Davi...
Carl Nassib Comes Out
28 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Joel Anderson, Stefan Fatsis, and Josh Levin discuss NFL player Carl Nassib’s historic announcement. They also talk about the key players and sto...
Carl Nassib Comes Out
28 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Joel Anderson, Stefan Fatsis, and Josh Levin discuss NFL player Carl Nassib’s historic announcement. They also talk about the key players and sto...
Did the Supreme Court Just Kill the NCAA?
21 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Joel Anderson, Stefan Fatsis, and Josh Levin discuss NBA injuries, Kevin Durant’s heroics, and Ben Simmons’ struggles. Slate’s Mark Joseph S...
Did the Supreme Court Just Kill the NCAA?
21 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Joel Anderson, Stefan Fatsis, and Josh Levin discuss NBA injuries, Kevin Durant’s heroics, and Ben Simmons’ struggles. Slate’s Mark Joseph S...
What Happened to Christian Eriksen
14 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Joel Anderson, Stefan Fatsis, and Josh Levin discuss Danish soccer player Christian Eriksen’s collapse at the UEFA European Championship. Stephan...
What Happened to Christian Eriksen
14 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Joel Anderson, Stefan Fatsis, and Josh Levin discuss Danish soccer player Christian Eriksen’s collapse at the UEFA European Championship. Stephan...
The Kevin Durant and the Asteroid Edition
07 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Joel Anderson, Stefan Fatsis, and Josh Levin are joined by Sam Anderson to discuss Kevin Durant and the Brooklyn Nets. They also discuss the U.S. men’...
The Kevin Durant and the Asteroid Edition
07 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Joel Anderson, Stefan Fatsis, and Josh Levin are joined by Sam Anderson to discuss Kevin Durant and the Brooklyn Nets. They also discuss the U.S. men’...
The Naomi Osaka Withdraws Edition
01 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Joel Anderson, Stefan Fatsis, and Josh Levin talk about what Naomi Osaka’s French Open withdrawal reveals about athletes and mental health and athle...
The Naomi Osaka Withdraws Edition
01 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Joel Anderson, Stefan Fatsis, and Josh Levin talk about what Naomi Osaka’s French Open withdrawal reveals about athletes and mental health and athle...
The Old Man Mickelson Wins a Major Edition
24 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Joel Anderson and Josh Levin are joined by Shutdown Fullcast’s Spencer Hall to discuss the start of the NBA playoffs and the spate of injuries befal...
The Old Man Mickelson Wins a Major Edition
24 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Joel Anderson and Josh Levin are joined by Shutdown Fullcast’s Spencer Hall to discuss the start of the NBA playoffs and the spate of injuries befal...
The New York Knicks Are a Thing Again Edition
17 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Joel Anderson and Josh Levin are joined by the New Yorker’s Vinson Cunningham to discuss the rise of the New York Knicks and the start of the NBA ...
The New York Knicks Are a Thing Again Edition
17 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Joel Anderson and Josh Levin are joined by the New Yorker’s Vinson Cunningham to discuss the rise of the New York Knicks and the start of the NBA ...
The How Fast Is DK Metcalf? Edition
10 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Joel Anderson, Stefan Fatsis, and Josh Levin talk about the upcoming NBA play-in tournament. They also discuss the latest brouhaha over violence i...
The How Fast Is DK Metcalf? Edition
10 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Joel Anderson, Stefan Fatsis, and Josh Levin talk about the upcoming NBA play-in tournament. They also discuss the latest brouhaha over violence i...
The Move Back the Pitcher’s Mound Edition
03 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Joel Anderson, Stefan Fatsis, and Josh Levin welcome a trio of guests. Master Tesfatsion of Bleacher Report discusses the NFL draft. Ben Lindbergh of ...
The Move Back the Pitcher’s Mound Edition
03 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Joel Anderson, Stefan Fatsis, and Josh Levin welcome a trio of guests. Master Tesfatsion of Bleacher Report discusses the NFL draft. Ben Lindbergh of ...
The Future of Trans Athletes Edition
26 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Stefan Fatsis and Josh Levin are joined by Tariq Panja of the New York Times to discuss European soccer’s Super League fiasco. Stefan, Josh, and Joe...
The Future of Trans Athletes Edition
26 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Stefan Fatsis and Josh Levin are joined by Tariq Panja of the New York Times to discuss European soccer’s Super League fiasco. Stefan, Josh, and Joe...
Everyone Hates the European Super League
19 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Joel Anderson, Stefan Fatsis, and Josh Levin are joined by Ken Early of the Irish Times to talk about European soccer’s proposed Super League. They ...
Everyone Hates the European Super League
19 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Joel Anderson, Stefan Fatsis, and Josh Levin are joined by Ken Early of the Irish Times to talk about European soccer’s proposed Super League. They ...
The Man Who Followed Jackie Robinson
12 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Joel Anderson, Stefan Fatsis, and Josh Levin talk about the sports world’s pandemic purgatory. They also ponder what sports feats have still yet to ...
The Man Who Followed Jackie Robinson
12 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Joel Anderson, Stefan Fatsis, and Josh Levin talk about the sports world’s pandemic purgatory. They also ponder what sports feats have still yet to ...
Baylor, Haley, and a Buzzer Beater
06 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Joel Anderson, Stefan Fatsis, and Josh Levin talk about the men’s and women’s NCAA finals and Jalen Suggs’ Final Four buzzer beater. They also d...
Baylor, Haley, and a Buzzer Beater
06 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Joel Anderson, Stefan Fatsis, and Josh Levin talk about the men’s and women’s NCAA finals and Jalen Suggs’ Final Four buzzer beater. They also d...
Remember Elgin Baylor
30 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Joel Anderson, Stefan Fatsis, and Josh Levin talk about Gonzaga’s greatness and the Sweet 16 match-up between Paige Bueckers and Caitlin Clark. Ste...
Remember Elgin Baylor
30 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Joel Anderson, Stefan Fatsis, and Josh Levin talk about Gonzaga’s greatness and the Sweet 16 match-up between Paige Bueckers and Caitlin Clark. Ste...
The TikTok Video That Blew Up College Basketball
22 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Joel Anderson, Stefan Fatsis, and Josh Levin talk about the opening weekend of March Madness. They also discuss the inequalities between the men’s ...
The TikTok Video That Blew Up College Basketball
22 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Joel Anderson, Stefan Fatsis, and Josh Levin talk about the opening weekend of March Madness. They also discuss the inequalities between the men’s ...
The Marvelousness of Marvelous Marvin Hagler
16 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Joel Anderson, Stefan Fatsis, and Josh Levin discuss the lead-up to March Madness. They also talk about the controversy surrounding “The Eyes of Te...
The Marvelousness of Marvelous Marvin Hagler
16 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Joel Anderson, Stefan Fatsis, and Josh Levin discuss the lead-up to March Madness. They also talk about the controversy surrounding “The Eyes of Te...
Baseball’s First Openly Gay Player
09 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Joel Anderson, Stefan Fatsis, and Josh Levin discuss the NBA All-Star Game and the state of the league a year after it suspended play due to COVID-19....
Baseball’s First Openly Gay Player
09 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Joel Anderson, Stefan Fatsis, and Josh Levin discuss the NBA All-Star Game and the state of the league a year after it suspended play due to COVID-19....
What Is NBA Top Shot?
01 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Stefan Fatsis and Josh Levin are joined by FanGraphs’ Meg Rowley to talk about Seattle Mariners president Kevin Mather’s resignation and Fernando...
What Is NBA Top Shot?
01 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Stefan Fatsis and Josh Levin are joined by FanGraphs’ Meg Rowley to talk about Seattle Mariners president Kevin Mather’s resignation and Fernando...
Ranking the Best Dunks Ever
22 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Joel Anderson, Stefan Fatsis, and Josh Levin are joined by the New Yorker’s Louisa Thomas to talk about the Australian Open. They also discuss the N...
Ranking the Best Dunks Ever
22 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Joel Anderson, Stefan Fatsis, and Josh Levin are joined by the New Yorker’s Louisa Thomas to talk about the Australian Open. They also discuss the N...
Should Sports Teams Stop Playing the National Anthem?
16 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Joel Anderson, Stefan Fatsis, and Josh Levin assess the debate over whether to play the national anthem at sporting events. They also discuss what th...
Should Sports Teams Stop Playing the National Anthem?
16 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Joel Anderson, Stefan Fatsis, and Josh Levin assess the debate over whether to play the national anthem at sporting events. They also discuss what th...
Tom Brady Can’t Stop Winning
09 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Joel Anderson, Stefan Fatsis, and Josh Levin talk about the Bucs’ Super Bowl win over the Chiefs. Among the topics discussed: Tom Brady’s latest ...
Tom Brady Can’t Stop Winning
09 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Joel Anderson, Stefan Fatsis, and Josh Levin talk about the Bucs’ Super Bowl win over the Chiefs. Among the topics discussed: Tom Brady’s latest ...
Is Curt Schilling a Hall of Famer?
01 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Joel Anderson, Stefan Fatsis, and Josh Levin talk about the latest NFL hiring cycle, where just one Black coach got hired to run a team. They also as...
Is Curt Schilling a Hall of Famer?
01 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Joel Anderson, Stefan Fatsis, and Josh Levin talk about the latest NFL hiring cycle, where just one Black coach got hired to run a team. They also as...
Remembering Henry Aaron
25 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Joel Anderson, Stefan Fatsis, and Josh Levin talk about the Packers’ mystifying field goal attempt and the Chiefs’ run for a second straight titl...
Remembering Henry Aaron
25 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Joel Anderson, Stefan Fatsis, and Josh Levin talk about the Packers’ mystifying field goal attempt and the Chiefs’ run for a second straight titl...
The Mystery of Kyrie Irving
19 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Joel Anderson, Josh Levin, and special guest Damon Young talk about the divisional round of the NFL playoffs. They also discuss the Brooklyn Nets’ ...
The Mystery of Kyrie Irving
19 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Joel Anderson, Josh Levin, and special guest Damon Young talk about the divisional round of the NFL playoffs. They also discuss the Brooklyn Nets’ ...
Alabama Is (One of) the Greatest Teams Ever
12 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Joel Anderson, Stefan Fatsis, and Josh Levin talk about Alabama’s win over Ohio State in the college football title game. They also assess how athl...
Alabama Is (One of) the Greatest Teams Ever
12 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Joel Anderson, Stefan Fatsis, and Josh Levin talk about Alabama’s win over Ohio State in the college football title game. They also assess how athl...
The NFL’s Final Game Tankapalooza
04 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Joel Anderson, Stefan Fatsis, and Josh Levin talk about Washington’s win over Philadelphia on Sunday Night Football. They also discuss Alabama and...
The NFL’s Final Game Tankapalooza
04 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Joel Anderson, Stefan Fatsis, and Josh Levin talk about Washington’s win over Philadelphia on Sunday Night Football. They also discuss Alabama and...
Answering Your Questions About Sports in 2020
28 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Joel Anderson, Stefan Fatsis, and Josh Levin field listener questions about how sports changed the national response to COVID, whether the pandemic s...
Answering Your Questions About Sports in 2020
28 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Joel Anderson, Stefan Fatsis, and Josh Levin field listener questions about how sports changed the national response to COVID, whether the pandemic s...
Giannis Is Staying in Milwaukee
21 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Joel Anderson, Stefan Fatsis, and Josh Levin talk about the end of college football’s regular season and the College Football Playoff matchups. They...
Giannis Is Staying in Milwaukee
21 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Joel Anderson, Stefan Fatsis, and Josh Levin talk about the end of college football’s regular season and the College Football Playoff matchups. They...
After the Dance
16 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this bonus episode preview, Joel Anderson, Stefan Fatsis, and Josh Levin discuss “The Last Last Dance,” Joel’s special podcast on Michael Jor...
After the Dance
16 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this bonus episode preview, Joel Anderson, Stefan Fatsis, and Josh Levin discuss “The Last Last Dance,” Joel’s special podcast on Michael Jor...
The Last Last Dance
14 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this special episode of Hang Up and Listen, Joel Anderson tells the story of Michael Jordan's second comeback. How did Jordan end up in Washington,...
The Last Last Dance
14 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this special episode of Hang Up and Listen, Joel Anderson tells the story of Michael Jordan's second comeback. How did Jordan end up in Washington,...
The New York Jets Are Bad
07 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Joel Anderson, Stefan Fatsis, and Josh Levin talk about the latest humiliation of the winless New York Jets. They also discuss the Russell Westbrook-...
The New York Jets Are Bad
07 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Joel Anderson, Stefan Fatsis, and Josh Levin talk about the latest humiliation of the winless New York Jets. They also discuss the Russell Westbrook-...
Remembering Diego Maradona
30 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Joel Anderson, Stefan Fatsis, and Josh Levin talk about the Broncos playing without a quarterback and other NFL COVID chaos. They also discuss the li...
Remembering Diego Maradona
30 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Joel Anderson, Stefan Fatsis, and Josh Levin talk about the Broncos playing without a quarterback and other NFL COVID chaos. They also discuss the li...
What Happened to Freddy Adu?
23 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Joel Anderson and Josh Levin are joined by Yahoo’s Seerat Sohi to talk about the latest NBA deals. Jessica Luther then joins Joel, Josh, and Stefa...
What Happened to Freddy Adu?
23 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Joel Anderson and Josh Levin are joined by Yahoo’s Seerat Sohi to talk about the latest NBA deals. Jessica Luther then joins Joel, Josh, and Stefa...
Kim Ng Is Finally a General Manager
16 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Joel Anderson, Stefan Fatsis, and Josh Levin are joined by FanGraphs’ Meg Rowley to discuss the Marlins’ hiring of Kim Ng as baseball’s first w...
Kim Ng Is Finally a General Manager
16 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Joel Anderson, Stefan Fatsis, and Josh Levin are joined by FanGraphs’ Meg Rowley to discuss the Marlins’ hiring of Kim Ng as baseball’s first w...
What Sports Can Teach Us About Elections
10 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Joel Anderson, Stefan Fatsis, and Josh Levin discuss the differences between election TV and sports TV, and whether election forecasters should be cri...
What Sports Can Teach Us About Elections
10 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Joel Anderson, Stefan Fatsis, and Josh Levin discuss the differences between election TV and sports TV, and whether election forecasters should be cri...
The Athletes and the Election
02 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Joel Anderson, Stefan Fatsis, and Josh Levin discuss the positive COVID tests for the Dodgers’ Justin Turner and Clemson’s Trevor Lawrence. WNBA ...
The Athletes and the Election
02 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Joel Anderson, Stefan Fatsis, and Josh Levin discuss the positive COVID tests for the Dodgers’ Justin Turner and Clemson’s Trevor Lawrence. WNBA ...
Brett Phillips, World Series Hero
26 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Joel Anderson, Stefan Fatsis, and Josh Levin discuss the likely and unlikely heroes of the 2020 World Series. ESPN’s Myron Medcalf also comes on to...
Brett Phillips, World Series Hero
26 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Joel Anderson, Stefan Fatsis, and Josh Levin discuss the likely and unlikely heroes of the 2020 World Series. ESPN’s Myron Medcalf also comes on to...
Goodbye to Billy Beane and Daryl Morey
19 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Joel Anderson, Stefan Fatsis, and Josh Levin are joined by the Ringer’s Ben Lindbergh to discuss the World Series matchup between the Dodgers and t...
Goodbye to Billy Beane and Daryl Morey
19 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Joel Anderson, Stefan Fatsis, and Josh Levin are joined by the Ringer’s Ben Lindbergh to discuss the World Series matchup between the Dodgers and t...
LeBron James Won and the NBA Bubble Worked
13 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Joel Anderson, Stefan Fatsis, and Louisa Thomas discuss the end of the NBA’s bubble season, quarterback Alex Smith’s return from a gruesome 2018 ...
LeBron James Won and the NBA Bubble Worked
13 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Joel Anderson, Stefan Fatsis, and Louisa Thomas discuss the end of the NBA’s bubble season, quarterback Alex Smith’s return from a gruesome 2018 ...
The Very Weird, Semi-Wonderful Baseball Playoffs
05 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Joel Anderson, Stefan Fatsis, and Josh Levin talk about Jimmy Butler’s masterful performance in Game 3 of the NBA Finals. They also discuss the NFL...
The Very Weird, Semi-Wonderful Baseball Playoffs
05 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Joel Anderson, Stefan Fatsis, and Josh Levin talk about Jimmy Butler’s masterful performance in Game 3 of the NBA Finals. They also discuss the NFL...
The NBA Finals, Finally
28 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Joel Anderson, Stefan Fatsis, and Josh Levin talk about the NBA Finals matchup between the Heat and the Lakers. They also discuss why they’re watch...
The NBA Finals, Finally
28 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Joel Anderson, Stefan Fatsis, and Josh Levin talk about the NBA Finals matchup between the Heat and the Lakers. They also discuss why they’re watch...
The Big Ten Is Back
21 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Joel Anderson, Stefan Fatsis, and Josh Levin talk about the Lakers’ win over the Nuggets and the Seahawks’ win over the Patriots. They also discu...
The Big Ten Is Back
21 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Joel Anderson, Stefan Fatsis, and Josh Levin talk about the Lakers’ win over the Nuggets and the Seahawks’ win over the Patriots. They also discu...
What the NFL Is Saying, and What the NFL Is Doing
14 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Joel Anderson, Stefan Fatsis, and Josh Levin talk about the NFL’s opening weekend. They also discuss Naomi Osaka’s victory and her outspokenness ...
What the NFL Is Saying, and What the NFL Is Doing
14 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Joel Anderson, Stefan Fatsis, and Josh Levin talk about the NFL’s opening weekend. They also discuss Naomi Osaka’s victory and her outspokenness ...
Novak Djokovic Did What?
07 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Stefan Fatsis and Josh Levin are joined by the Washington Post’s Ben Golliver to talk about the NBA playoffs. Tennis player Noah Rubin also joins t...
Novak Djokovic Did What?
07 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Stefan Fatsis and Josh Levin are joined by the Washington Post’s Ben Golliver to talk about the NBA playoffs. Tennis player Noah Rubin also joins t...
After the NBA Strike
31 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Joel Anderson, Josh Levin, and special guest Vinson Cunningham of the New Yorker discuss the aftermath of last week’s NBA strike. They also talk abo...
After the NBA Strike
31 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Joel Anderson, Josh Levin, and special guest Vinson Cunningham of the New Yorker discuss the aftermath of last week’s NBA strike. They also talk abo...
NBA Players Go on Strike
27 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Joel Anderson, Stefan Fatsis, and Josh Levin get together for a special podcast on NBA players’ decision to boycott playoff games after the shooting...
NBA Players Go on Strike
27 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Joel Anderson, Stefan Fatsis, and Josh Levin get together for a special podcast on NBA players’ decision to boycott playoff games after the shooting...
Luka Doncic Is A Superstar
24 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Joel Anderson and Stefan Fatsis discuss Luka Doncic’s spectacular performance for the Dallas Mavericks in the NBA playoffs. They are joined by David...
Luka Doncic Is A Superstar
24 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Joel Anderson and Stefan Fatsis discuss Luka Doncic’s spectacular performance for the Dallas Mavericks in the NBA playoffs. They are joined by David...
Major League Baseball Needs to Reckon With the Negro Leagues
17 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Joel Anderson, Stefan Fatsis, and Josh Levin discuss the 100th anniversary of baseball’s Negro Leagues. They’re also joined by the New York Times...
Major League Baseball Needs to Reckon With the Negro Leagues
17 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Joel Anderson, Stefan Fatsis, and Josh Levin discuss the 100th anniversary of baseball’s Negro Leagues. They’re also joined by the New York Times...