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College Football Players Want to Play
10 Aug 2020
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In this Plus preview, Joel Anderson, Josh Levin, and Slate’s Ben Mathis-Lilley talk about the battle over the 2020 college football season. To help ...
College Football Players Want to Play
10 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this Plus preview, Joel Anderson, Josh Levin, and Slate’s Ben Mathis-Lilley talk about the battle over the 2020 college football season.To help s...
The Pac-12 Football Players Are United
03 Aug 2020
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Joel Anderson, Stefan Fatsis, and Josh Levin talk about the NBA’s strong restart and Major League Baseball’s disastrous season. They’re also joi...
The Pac-12 Football Players Are United
03 Aug 2020
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Joel Anderson, Stefan Fatsis, and Josh Levin talk about the NBA’s strong restart and Major League Baseball’s disastrous season. They’re also joi...
The Miami Marlins Have a Coronavirus Outbreak
27 Jul 2020
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In this Plus Preview, Joel Anderson, Stefan Fatsis, and Josh Levin talk about the spread of COVID in Major League Baseball. What should the Miami Marl...
The Miami Marlins Have a Coronavirus Outbreak
27 Jul 2020
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In this Plus Preview, Joel Anderson, Stefan Fatsis, and Josh Levin talk about the spread of COVID in Major League Baseball. What should the Miami Marl...
What Next Goes Inside the NBA Bubble
22 Jul 2020
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Hang Up listeners, we thought you'd enjoy this episode of Slate's daily news show What Next. The NBA has announced an ambitious plan to restart the se...
What Next Goes Inside the NBA Bubble
22 Jul 2020
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Hang Up listeners, we thought you'd enjoy this episode of Slate's daily news show What Next.The NBA has announced an ambitious plan to restart the sea...
Athletes and Anti-Semitism
20 Jul 2020
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Joel Anderson, Stefan Fatsis, and Power Plays’ Lindsay Gibbs discuss the Washington NFL team’s sexist workplace culture. They also examine the WN...
Athletes and Anti-Semitism
20 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Joel Anderson, Stefan Fatsis, and Power Plays’ Lindsay Gibbs discuss the Washington NFL team’s sexist workplace culture. They also examine the WN...
College Football Is in the Bargaining Phase
13 Jul 2020
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In this Slate Plus preview, Joel Anderson, Stefan Fatsis, and Josh Levin discuss college football conferences scaling back their seasons. To help sup...
College Football Is in the Bargaining Phase
13 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this Slate Plus preview, Joel Anderson, Stefan Fatsis, and Josh Levin discuss college football conferences scaling back their seasons.To help supp...
The Washington NFL Team Is Getting a New Name
06 Jul 2020
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Joel Anderson, Stefan Fatsis, and Josh Levin discuss the sudden move to rebrand the Washington NFL team. They also discuss all the athletes opting ou...
The Washington NFL Team Is Getting a New Name
06 Jul 2020
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Joel Anderson, Stefan Fatsis, and Josh Levin discuss the sudden move to rebrand the Washington NFL team. They also discuss all the athletes opting ou...
Cam Newton Is Going to New England
29 Jun 2020
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Joel Anderson, Stefan Fatsis, and special guest Gene Demby of NPR’s Code Switch discuss Cam Newton’s move to the New England Patriots. To help su...
Cam Newton Is Going to New England
29 Jun 2020
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Joel Anderson, Stefan Fatsis, and special guest Gene Demby of NPR’s Code Switch discuss Cam Newton’s move to the New England Patriots.To help sup...
Will Washington’s NFL Team Finally Change Its Racist Nickname?
22 Jun 2020
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Joel Anderson, Stefan Fatsis, and Josh Levin are joined by Ben Lindbergh of the Ringer to discuss Major League Baseball’s labor fight. They also tal...
Will Washington’s NFL Team Finally Change Its Racist Nickname?
22 Jun 2020
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Joel Anderson, Stefan Fatsis, and Josh Levin are joined by Ben Lindbergh of the Ringer to discuss Major League Baseball’s labor fight. They also tal...
Is the NBA’s Orlando Bubble Bursting?
15 Jun 2020
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Joel Anderson, Stefan Fatsis, and Josh Levin talk about the NBA players who are pushing back against the idea of restarting the season. To help suppo...
Is the NBA’s Orlando Bubble Bursting?
15 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Joel Anderson, Stefan Fatsis, and Josh Levin talk about the NBA players who are pushing back against the idea of restarting the season.To help suppor...
Roger Goodell Says Black Lives Matter
08 Jun 2020
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Joel Anderson, Stefan Fatsis, and Josh Levin talk about the NFL’s about-face on players and social activism. They also assess the different roads t...
Roger Goodell Says Black Lives Matter
08 Jun 2020
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Joel Anderson, Stefan Fatsis, and Josh Levin talk about the NFL’s about-face on players and social activism. They also assess the different roads t...
George Floyd Is a Sports Story
01 Jun 2020
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Joel Anderson, Stefan Fatsis, and Josh Levin talk about how the sports world is reacting, and how all of us are reacting, to the killing of George Fl...
George Floyd Is a Sports Story
01 Jun 2020
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Joel Anderson, Stefan Fatsis, and Josh Levin talk about how the sports world is reacting, and how all of us are reacting, to the killing of George Fl...
The NBA Is (Probably) Going to Disney World
26 May 2020
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In this Plus episode preview, Joel Anderson, Stefan Fatsis, and Josh Levin discuss the latest plans to bring back professional and college sports. In ...
The NBA Is (Probably) Going to Disney World
26 May 2020
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In this Plus episode preview, Joel Anderson, Stefan Fatsis, and Josh Levin discuss the latest plans to bring back professional and college sports. In ...
What Was The Last Dance?
18 May 2020
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Joel Anderson, Stefan Fatsis, and Josh Levin discuss the final episodes of ESPN’s documentary The Last Dance. Announcer Ian Eagle also joins to tal...
What Was The Last Dance?
18 May 2020
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Joel Anderson, Stefan Fatsis, and Josh Levin discuss the final episodes of ESPN’s documentary The Last Dance. Announcer Ian Eagle also joins to tal...
Michael Jordan is a Jerk
11 May 2020
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Joel Anderson, Stefan Fatsis, and Josh Levin discuss the latest episodes of ESPN’s Chicago Bulls documentary The Last Dance. To help support Hang U...
Michael Jordan is a Jerk
11 May 2020
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Joel Anderson, Stefan Fatsis, and Josh Levin discuss the latest episodes of ESPN’s Chicago Bulls documentary The Last Dance.To help support Hang Up...
What Happened to Equal Pay?
04 May 2020
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Joel Anderson, Stefan Fatsis, and Josh Levin check in with ESPN’s Chicago Bulls documentary The Last Dance. They also discuss the latest turn in th...
What Happened to Equal Pay?
04 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Joel Anderson, Stefan Fatsis, and Josh Levin check in with ESPN’s Chicago Bulls documentary The Last Dance. They also discuss the latest turn in th...
Let’s Have an NFL Draft at Home
27 Apr 2020
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In this Hang Up Plus preview, Stefan Fatsis and Josh Levin are joined by David Roth to talk about the socially distanced NFL Draft. Further in the epi...
Let’s Have an NFL Draft at Home
27 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this Hang Up Plus preview, Stefan Fatsis and Josh Levin are joined by David Roth to talk about the socially distanced NFL Draft.Further in the epis...
Michael Jordan, the Bulls, and the Last Dance
20 Apr 2020
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Joel Anderson, Stefan Fatsis, and Josh Levin discuss ESPN’s documentary on the Chicago Bulls, The Last Dance. They also talk about whether the NBA...
Michael Jordan, the Bulls, and the Last Dance
20 Apr 2020
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Joel Anderson, Stefan Fatsis, and Josh Levin discuss ESPN’s documentary on the Chicago Bulls, The Last Dance. They also talk about whether the NBA...
What Happened to the Warriors and Kevin Durant
13 Apr 2020
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Joel Anderson, Stefan Fatsis, and Josh Levin discuss the latest on sports and the coronavirus. They also talk with the Athletic’s Ethan Strauss abo...
What Happened to the Warriors and Kevin Durant
13 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Joel Anderson, Stefan Fatsis, and Josh Levin discuss the latest on sports and the coronavirus. They also talk with the Athletic’s Ethan Strauss abo...
The NFL Is America’s Bellwether
06 Apr 2020
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Joel Anderson, Stefan Fatsis, and Josh Levin talk about the push to bring football back and the psychology around restarting sporting events with cro...
The NFL Is America’s Bellwether
06 Apr 2020
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Joel Anderson, Stefan Fatsis, and Josh Levin talk about the push to bring football back and the psychology around restarting sporting events with cro...
When Will Sports Be Back on TV?
30 Mar 2020
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Joel Anderson, Stefan Fatsis, and Josh Levin are joined by the Athletic’s Joe Vardon to talk about the push to get games back on television. They a...
When Will Sports Be Back on TV?
30 Mar 2020
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Joel Anderson, Stefan Fatsis, and Josh Levin are joined by the Athletic’s Joe Vardon to talk about the push to get games back on television. They a...
Tom Brady Is a Buc
23 Mar 2020
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Joel Anderson, Stefan Fatsis, and Josh Levin talk about Tom Brady’s move from New England to Tampa Bay. They also discuss the increasing calls to p...
Tom Brady Is a Buc
23 Mar 2020
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Joel Anderson, Stefan Fatsis, and Josh Levin talk about Tom Brady’s move from New England to Tampa Bay. They also discuss the increasing calls to p...
The NFL Has a New CBA
16 Mar 2020
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Joel Anderson and Stefan Fatsis talk about the latest on the coronavirus and sports. They are joined by former NFL player Domonique Foxworth and forme...
The NFL Has a New CBA
16 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Joel Anderson and Stefan Fatsis talk about the latest on the coronavirus and sports. They are joined by former NFL player Domonique Foxworth and forme...
Coronavirus Shuts Down Sports
12 Mar 2020
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Joel Anderson, Stefan Fatsis, and Josh Levin get together for an emergency podcast on the cascading shutdowns in the world of sports due to the corona...
Coronavirus Shuts Down Sports
12 Mar 2020
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Joel Anderson, Stefan Fatsis, and Josh Levin get together for an emergency podcast on the cascading shutdowns in the world of sports due to the corona...
Is the Hot Hand Real?
09 Mar 2020
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Joel Anderson, Stefan Fatsis, and Josh Levin are joined by the Wall Street Journal’s Ben Cohen to talk about the latest on the coronavirus and sport...
Is the Hot Hand Real?
09 Mar 2020
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Joel Anderson, Stefan Fatsis, and Josh Levin are joined by the Wall Street Journal’s Ben Cohen to talk about the latest on the coronavirus and sport...
The Coronavirus and Sports Edition
03 Mar 2020
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Joel Anderson, Stefan Fatsis, and Josh Levin talk about the rise of Zion Williamson. They also discuss the legends and myths of the NFL’s scouting c...
The Coronavirus and Sports Edition
03 Mar 2020
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Joel Anderson, Stefan Fatsis, and Josh Levin talk about the rise of Zion Williamson. They also discuss the legends and myths of the NFL’s scouting c...
Will the NFL Move to a 17-Game Season?
24 Feb 2020
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Joel Anderson, Stefan Fatsis, and Josh Levin talk about the push for a 17-game NFL season and John Beilein’s short, tumultuous tenure with the Cleve...
Will the NFL Move to a 17-Game Season?
24 Feb 2020
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Joel Anderson, Stefan Fatsis, and Josh Levin talk about the push for a 17-game NFL season and John Beilein’s short, tumultuous tenure with the Cleve...
I Just Binged Cheer
19 Feb 2020
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Joel Anderson, Josh Levin, and special guest Lindsay Gibbs talk about the fallout from the Houston Astros’ sign-stealing scandal. They also discuss ...
I Just Binged Cheer
19 Feb 2020
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Joel Anderson, Josh Levin, and special guest Lindsay Gibbs talk about the fallout from the Houston Astros’ sign-stealing scandal. They also discuss ...
The XFL is Back
11 Feb 2020
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Joel Anderson, Stefan Fatsis, and Josh Levin talk about the opening weekend of the new XFL. They also discuss the Houston Rockets’ small-ball experi...
The XFL is Back
11 Feb 2020
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Joel Anderson, Stefan Fatsis, and Josh Levin talk about the opening weekend of the new XFL. They also discuss the Houston Rockets’ small-ball experi...
Patrick Mahomes is the Super Bowl Champ
03 Feb 2020
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Joel Anderson, Stefan Fatsis, and Josh Levin talk about the Chiefs’ win over the 49ers in Super Bowl LIV. Stefan and Josh are then joined by the New...
Patrick Mahomes is the Super Bowl Champ
03 Feb 2020
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Joel Anderson, Stefan Fatsis, and Josh Levin talk about the Chiefs’ win over the 49ers in Super Bowl LIV. Stefan and Josh are then joined by the New...
Remembering Kobe Bryant
27 Jan 2020
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Joel Anderson, Stefan Fatsis, and Josh Levin talk about Kobe Bryant’s on-court and off-court legacies with NPR’s Gene Demby and Lindsay Gibbs of t...
Remembering Kobe Bryant
27 Jan 2020
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Joel Anderson, Stefan Fatsis, and Josh Levin talk about Kobe Bryant’s on-court and off-court legacies with NPR’s Gene Demby and Lindsay Gibbs of t...
Ken Jennings Is the Jeopardy! GOAT
22 Jan 2020
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Joel Anderson, Stefan Fatsis, and Josh Levin talk about how the Chiefs and 49ers made the Super Bowl. They also discuss the new Netflix documentary K...
Ken Jennings Is the Jeopardy! GOAT
22 Jan 2020
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Joel Anderson, Stefan Fatsis, and Josh Levin talk about how the Chiefs and 49ers made the Super Bowl. They also discuss the new Netflix documentary K...
LSU is the Geauxt
14 Jan 2020
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Josh Levin, Stefan Fatsis, and new Hang Up and Listen co-host Joel Anderson revel in LSU’s win over Clemson in college football’s title game. ESPN...
LSU is the Geauxt
14 Jan 2020
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Josh Levin, Stefan Fatsis, and new Hang Up and Listen co-host Joel Anderson revel in LSU’s win over Clemson in college football’s title game. ESPN...
The Commissioner Is Making Funny Faces
06 Jan 2020
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Josh Levin and Stefan Fatsis are joined by Slate’s Seth Stevenson to discuss the Patriots’ playoff loss and the post-NFL life of Rob Gronkowski. E...
The Commissioner Is Making Funny Faces
06 Jan 2020
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Josh Levin and Stefan Fatsis are joined by Slate’s Seth Stevenson to discuss the Patriots’ playoff loss and the post-NFL life of Rob Gronkowski. E...
Giving It Everything on the Klaebo-Bakken
31 Dec 2019
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Josh Levin and Stefan Fatsis are joined by Spencer Hall to talk about the College Football Playoff. They also interview Matthew Goodman about his b...
Giving It Everything on the Klaebo-Bakken
31 Dec 2019
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Josh Levin and Stefan Fatsis are joined by Spencer Hall to talk about the College Football Playoff. They also interview Matthew Goodman about his b...
Barking Dog Tells All
23 Dec 2019
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Josh Levin and Stefan Fatsis are joined by the Ringer’s Bryan Curtis to discuss the Dallas Cowboys’ demise. Power Plays’ Lindsay Gibbs also join...
Barking Dog Tells All
23 Dec 2019
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Josh Levin and Stefan Fatsis are joined by the Ringer’s Bryan Curtis to discuss the Dallas Cowboys’ demise. Power Plays’ Lindsay Gibbs also join...
Bronny Makes His Name
16 Dec 2019
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Stefan Fatsis and Josh Levin are joined by the Undefeated’s Lonnae O’Neal to talk about Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson. Sports Illustr...
Bronny Makes His Name
16 Dec 2019
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Stefan Fatsis and Josh Levin are joined by the Undefeated’s Lonnae O’Neal to talk about Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson. Sports Illustr...
Bad Taste on Ice
09 Dec 2019
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Stefan Fatsis and Josh Levin are joined by Banner Society’s Spencer Hall to discuss the college football playoff. The Athletic’s Wosny Lambre also...
Bad Taste on Ice
09 Dec 2019
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Stefan Fatsis and Josh Levin are joined by Banner Society’s Spencer Hall to discuss the college football playoff. The Athletic’s Wosny Lambre also...
Live at the Hamilton
04 Dec 2019
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At a live show in Washington, D.C., Stefan Fatsis and Josh Levin are joined by NPR’s Gene Demby to discuss the state of sports media. Olympic gold m...
Live at the Hamilton
04 Dec 2019
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At a live show in Washington, D.C., Stefan Fatsis and Josh Levin are joined by NPR’s Gene Demby to discuss the state of sports media. Olympic gold m...
John Hollinger
25 Nov 2019
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Josh Levin interviews the Athletic’s John Hollinger about his career inside and outside the NBA. Topics discussed include the rise of Luka Doncic, h...
John Hollinger
25 Nov 2019
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Josh Levin interviews the Athletic’s John Hollinger about his career inside and outside the NBA. Topics discussed include the rise of Luka Doncic, h...
Bang the Garbage Can Quickly
18 Nov 2019
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Stefan Fatsis and Josh Levin are joined by Nate Jackson to discuss Colin Kaepernick’s workout and Myles Garrett’s helmet smash; the Ringer’s Ben...
Bang the Garbage Can Quickly
18 Nov 2019
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Stefan Fatsis and Josh Levin are joined by Nate Jackson to discuss Colin Kaepernick’s workout and Myles Garrett’s helmet smash; the Ringer’s Ben...
Roll Tigers Roll
11 Nov 2019
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Stefan Fatsis and Josh Levin are joined by Banner Society’s Spencer Hall to discuss LSU’s win over Alabama; by Slate’s Joel Anderson to chat abo...
Roll Tigers Roll
11 Nov 2019
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Stefan Fatsis and Josh Levin are joined by Banner Society’s Spencer Hall to discuss LSU’s win over Alabama; by Slate’s Joel Anderson to chat abo...
What Was Deadspin?
05 Nov 2019
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Stefan Fatsis and Josh Levin are joined by former Deadspin staffers Megan Greenwell, Tom Ley, and Barry Petchesky to discuss the site’s demise and w...
What Was Deadspin?
05 Nov 2019
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Stefan Fatsis and Josh Levin are joined by former Deadspin staffers Megan Greenwell, Tom Ley, and Barry Petchesky to discuss the site’s demise and w...
Heavy Top
28 Oct 2019
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Stefan Fatsis and Josh Levin are joined by the Ringer’s Ben Lindbergh to discuss the Astros’ massive World Series comeback. Deadspin’s Laura Wag...
Heavy Top
28 Oct 2019
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Stefan Fatsis and Josh Levin are joined by the Ringer’s Ben Lindbergh to discuss the Astros’ massive World Series comeback. Deadspin’s Laura Wag...
The Making Adjustments Edition
21 Oct 2019
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Stefan Fatsis and Josh Levin are joined by ESPN’s Jeff Passan to discuss the World Series matchup between the Astros and Nationals. The Ringer’s K...
The Making Adjustments Edition
21 Oct 2019
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Stefan Fatsis and Josh Levin are joined by ESPN’s Jeff Passan to discuss the World Series matchup between the Astros and Nationals. The Ringer’s K...
The It’s a Marathon and a Sprint Edition
15 Oct 2019
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Stefan Fatsis and Josh Levin are joined by the Athletic’s Ethan Strauss to talk about LeBron James’ comments on China; the Ringer’s Ben Lindberg...
The It’s a Marathon and a Sprint Edition
15 Oct 2019
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Stefan Fatsis and Josh Levin are joined by the Athletic’s Ethan Strauss to talk about LeBron James’ comments on China; the Ringer’s Ben Lindberg...
The Silver in China Edition
07 Oct 2019
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Stefan Fatsis and Josh Levin are joined by Slate’s Joshua Keating to talk about the NBA’s China kerfuffle. ESPN’s Sam Miller also joins to discu...
The Silver in China Edition
07 Oct 2019
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Stefan Fatsis and Josh Levin are joined by Slate’s Joshua Keating to talk about the NBA’s China kerfuffle. ESPN’s Sam Miller also joins to discu...
The Kids Play the Darndest Things Edition
30 Sep 2019
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Stefan Fatsis and Josh Levin are joined by Slate’s Allison Benedikt to answer your questions about youth sports. Topics covered include whether and ...
The Kids Play the Darndest Things Edition
30 Sep 2019
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Stefan Fatsis and Josh Levin are joined by Slate’s Allison Benedikt to answer your questions about youth sports. Topics covered include whether and ...
The Cut It Out Edition
23 Sep 2019
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Stefan Fatsis and Josh Levin are joined by the Undefeated’s Jesse Washington to talk about the latest allegations against Antonio Brown and the stor...
The Cut It Out Edition
23 Sep 2019
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Stefan Fatsis and Josh Levin are joined by the Undefeated’s Jesse Washington to talk about the latest allegations against Antonio Brown and the stor...
The Bernie and LeBron Are Both on Board Edition
16 Sep 2019
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Stefan Fatsis and Josh Levin are joined by SB Nation’s Matt Brown to talk about California’s Fair Pay to Play Act; the New York Times’ Joe Drape...
The Bernie and LeBron Are Both on Board Edition
16 Sep 2019
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Stefan Fatsis and Josh Levin are joined by SB Nation’s Matt Brown to talk about California’s Fair Pay to Play Act; the New York Times’ Joe Drape...