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The Wide Receiver Performance Art Edition
09 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Stefan Fatsis and Josh Levin are joined by the New Yorker’s Louisa Thomas to talk about the women’s and men’s U.S. Open finals. Slate’s Ben Ma...
The Wide Receiver Performance Art Edition
09 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Stefan Fatsis and Josh Levin are joined by the New Yorker’s Louisa Thomas to talk about the women’s and men’s U.S. Open finals. Slate’s Ben Ma...
The Why Is She Hanging Around Here? Edition
03 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Stefan Fatsis and Josh Levin talk about the first week of the U.S. Open. Aaron Schatz of Football Outsiders also joins to preview the NFL season, and ...
The Why Is She Hanging Around Here? Edition
03 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Stefan Fatsis and Josh Levin talk about the first week of the U.S. Open. Aaron Schatz of Football Outsiders also joins to preview the NFL season, and ...
The Why Luck Left Edition
26 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Stefan Fatsis and Josh Levin are joined by Jake Plummer and Nate Jackson to talk about Andrew Luck’s retirement; Billy Cundiff discusses the Chicago...
The Why Luck Left Edition
26 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Stefan Fatsis and Josh Levin are joined by Jake Plummer and Nate Jackson to talk about Andrew Luck’s retirement; Billy Cundiff discusses the Chicago...
The Classy Intangibles Edition
19 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Stefan Fatsis, Josh Levin, and the New Yorker’s Vinson Cunningham talk about Jay-Z’s new partnership with the NFL. They also discuss Joseph Tsai’...
The Classy Intangibles Edition
19 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Stefan Fatsis, Josh Levin, and the New Yorker’s Vinson Cunningham talk about Jay-Z’s new partnership with the NFL. They also discuss Joseph Tsai’...
The Extremely Cold Feet Edition
12 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Stefan Fatsis and Josh Levin talk with ESPN’s Sam Borden about Christian Pulisic’s Chelsea debut. The Gist’s Mike Pesca also joins to discuss An...
The Extremely Cold Feet Edition
12 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Stefan Fatsis and Josh Levin talk with ESPN’s Sam Borden about Christian Pulisic’s Chelsea debut. The Gist’s Mike Pesca also joins to discuss An...
The Melosanity Edition
05 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Stefan Fatsis and Josh Levin talk about Alejandro Bedoya speaking out against gun violence during an MLS game. The New York Daily News’ Kyle Wagner ...
The Melosanity Edition
05 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Stefan Fatsis and Josh Levin talk about Alejandro Bedoya speaking out against gun violence during an MLS game. The New York Daily News’ Kyle Wagner ...
How To! With Charles Duhigg
31 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This is a feature episode of a new Slate podcast. Subscribe on your preferred podcast player or listen on Slate.com. Learn more about your ad choices....
How To! With Charles Duhigg
31 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This is a feature episode of a new Slate podcast. Subscribe on your preferred podcast player or listen on Slate.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/p...
The Sleeping Pods in a Space Station Edition
29 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Joel Anderson, Stefan Fatsis, and Josh Levin talk about ESPN’s stance on mixing sports and politics and LSU’s fancy new football facility. Sports ...
The Sleeping Pods in a Space Station Edition
29 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Joel Anderson, Stefan Fatsis, and Josh Levin talk about ESPN’s stance on mixing sports and politics and LSU’s fancy new football facility. Sports ...
The Dave McKenna Edition
22 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Josh Levin interviews Deadspin’s Dave McKenna about his life and journalism career. Topics covered include the greatness of Elgin Baylor and Gary Ma...
The Dave McKenna Edition
22 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Josh Levin interviews Deadspin’s Dave McKenna about his life and journalism career. Topics covered include the greatness of Elgin Baylor and Gary Ma...
The Popping Greenies Edition
15 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Josh Levin and Stefan Fatsis talk about how Novak Djokovic and Simona Halep won at Wimbledon. Sam Anderson also joins to discuss Russell Westbrook and...
The Popping Greenies Edition
15 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Josh Levin and Stefan Fatsis talk about how Novak Djokovic and Simona Halep won at Wimbledon. Sam Anderson also joins to discuss Russell Westbrook and...
The All They Do Is Win Edition
08 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Josh Levin and Stefan Fatsis talk about the U.S. national team’s triumph at the Women’s World Cup; Ethan Strauss joins to discuss Kawhi Leonard’...
The All They Do Is Win Edition
08 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Josh Levin and Stefan Fatsis talk about the U.S. national team’s triumph at the Women’s World Cup; Ethan Strauss joins to discuss Kawhi Leonard’...
The Our Hero Rapinoe Edition
01 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Josh Levin, Stefan Fatsis, and Caitlin Murray discuss the U.S. women’s big win over France at the World Cup. Josh, Ben Mathis-Lilley, and Vinson Cun...
The Our Hero Rapinoe Edition
01 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Josh Levin, Stefan Fatsis, and Caitlin Murray discuss the U.S. women’s big win over France at the World Cup. Josh, Ben Mathis-Lilley, and Vinson Cun...
The Buffalo Mexico City Bills Edition
24 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Josh Levin and Stefan Fatsis discuss the U.S. national team’s win over Spain at the Women’s World Cup. Josh and Joel Anderson are then joined by D...
The Buffalo Mexico City Bills Edition
24 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Josh Levin and Stefan Fatsis discuss the U.S. national team’s win over Spain at the Women’s World Cup. Josh and Joel Anderson are then joined by D...
The Finals Destination Edition
17 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Stefan Fatsis and Josh Levin are joined by Canadian soccer player Diana Matheson to discuss the Women’s World Cup; Sports Illustrated’s S.L. Price...
The Finals Destination Edition
17 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Stefan Fatsis and Josh Levin are joined by Canadian soccer player Diana Matheson to discuss the Women’s World Cup; Sports Illustrated’s S.L. Price...
The Golden State Calf Edition
10 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Stefan Fatsis and Josh Levin are joined by the Athletic’s Marcus Thompson to discuss the Raptors’ rise and the possible end of the Warriors’ dyn...
The Golden State Calf Edition
10 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Stefan Fatsis and Josh Levin are joined by the Athletic’s Marcus Thompson to discuss the Raptors’ rise and the possible end of the Warriors’ dyn...
The Andre the Provocateur Edition
03 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Stefan Fatsis and Josh Levin are joined by ESPN’s Kevin Arnovitz to discuss the NBA Finals. ESPN’s Julie Foudy also joins to talk about the Women’...
The Andre the Provocateur Edition
03 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Stefan Fatsis and Josh Levin are joined by ESPN’s Kevin Arnovitz to discuss the NBA Finals. ESPN’s Julie Foudy also joins to talk about the Women’...
The If The Raptors Don't Get Stage Fright Edition
29 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Stefan Fatsis, and substitute co-host by Gene Demby, are joined by Bruce Arthur to talk about the Raptors, Lindsay Gibbs to talk WNBA and Howard Bryan...
The If The Raptors Don't Get Stage Fright Edition
29 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Stefan Fatsis, and substitute co-host by Gene Demby, are joined by Bruce Arthur to talk about the Raptors, Lindsay Gibbs to talk WNBA and Howard Bryan...
The Three-Body Problem Edition
20 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Stefan Fatsis and Josh Levin are joined by The Athletic’s Ethan Strauss to discuss the Warriors and Zion Williamson. NFL retiree and mathematician J...
The Three-Body Problem Edition
20 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Stefan Fatsis and Josh Levin are joined by The Athletic’s Ethan Strauss to discuss the Warriors and Zion Williamson. NFL retiree and mathematician J...
Introducing The Queen
18 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Linda Taylor was a con artist, a kidnapper, maybe even a murderer. She was also America’s original “welfare queen,” the villain Ronald Reagan ne...
Introducing The Queen
18 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Linda Taylor was a con artist, a kidnapper, maybe even a murderer. She was also America’s original “welfare queen,” the villain Ronald Reagan ne...
The Bounce Bounce Bounce Bounce Win Edition
13 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Stefan Fatsis and Josh Levin discuss Kawhi Leonard’s Game 7 buzzer-beater with ESPN’s Kevin Arnovitz. Slate’s Joel Anderson also talks about War...
The Bounce Bounce Bounce Bounce Win Edition
13 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Stefan Fatsis and Josh Levin discuss Kawhi Leonard’s Game 7 buzzer-beater with ESPN’s Kevin Arnovitz. Slate’s Joel Anderson also talks about War...
The Kawhi Gets the Last Laugh Edition
06 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Stefan Fatsis and Josh Levin discuss the Kentucky Derby with Sports Illustrated’s Tim Layden; author David Epstein talks about the Court of Arbitrat...
The Kawhi Gets the Last Laugh Edition
06 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Stefan Fatsis and Josh Levin discuss the Kentucky Derby with Sports Illustrated’s Tim Layden; author David Epstein talks about the Court of Arbitrat...
Introducing Man Up
04 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Josh Levin talks with Aymann Ismail, the host of Man Up, the new Slate podcast about masculinity in the modern world. The two discuss Ep. 1 of Man Up,...
Introducing Man Up
04 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Josh Levin talks with Aymann Ismail, the host of Man Up, the new Slate podcast about masculinity in the modern world. The two discuss Ep. 1 of Man Up,...
The Mouth Full of Bread Edition
29 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Stefan Fatsis and Josh Levin discuss Warriors-Rockets and Kevin Durant with the Athletic’s Marcus Thompson; the NFL draft with ESPN’s Mina Kimes; ...
The Mouth Full of Bread Edition
29 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Stefan Fatsis and Josh Levin discuss Warriors-Rockets and Kevin Durant with the Athletic’s Marcus Thompson; the NFL draft with ESPN’s Mina Kimes; ...
The I’m Kevin Durant Edition
22 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Stefan Fatsis and Josh Levin discuss NBA playoff beefs with Slate’s Nick Greene. ESPN’s Greg Wyshynski joins to talk about the NHL playoffs. Final...
The I’m Kevin Durant Edition
22 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Stefan Fatsis and Josh Levin discuss NBA playoff beefs with Slate’s Nick Greene. ESPN’s Greg Wyshynski joins to talk about the NHL playoffs. Final...
The Tiger! Edition
15 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Stefan Fatsis and Josh Levin discuss Tiger Woods’ Masters win with Slate’s Jim Newell. The New Yorker’s Vinson Cunningham joins to talk about Ky...
The Tiger! Edition
15 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Stefan Fatsis and Josh Levin discuss Tiger Woods’ Masters win with Slate’s Jim Newell. The New Yorker’s Vinson Cunningham joins to talk about Ky...
The Make America Cheat Again Edition
08 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Stefan Fatsis and Josh Levin discuss the women’s NCAA tournament with Lindsay Gibbs of ThinkProgress. Sports Illustrated’s Chris Ballard also join...
The Make America Cheat Again Edition
08 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Stefan Fatsis and Josh Levin discuss the women’s NCAA tournament with Lindsay Gibbs of ThinkProgress. Sports Illustrated’s Chris Ballard also join...
The Farewell to Zion Edition
01 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Stefan Fatsis and Mike Pesca break down the NCAA men’s basketball Final Four and are joined by Lindsay Gibbs of ThinkProgress to discuss the women’...
The Farewell to Zion Edition
01 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Stefan Fatsis and Mike Pesca break down the NCAA men’s basketball Final Four and are joined by Lindsay Gibbs of ThinkProgress to discuss the women’...
The March Equals Madness Edition
25 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Stefan Fatsis and Josh Levin discuss Duke’s crazy NCAA Tournament win over UCF. They also talk about Michigan State coach Tom Izzo’s sideline beha...
The March Equals Madness Edition
25 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Stefan Fatsis and Josh Levin discuss Duke’s crazy NCAA Tournament win over UCF. They also talk about Michigan State coach Tom Izzo’s sideline beha...
The Poorly Photoshopped Water Polo Action Shot Edition
18 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Stefan Fatsis, Josh Levin, and Ben Mathis-Lilley talk about the field for this year’s NCAA tournament and Zion Williamson’s return to the court. T...
The Poorly Photoshopped Water Polo Action Shot Edition
18 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Stefan Fatsis, Josh Levin, and Ben Mathis-Lilley talk about the field for this year’s NCAA tournament and Zion Williamson’s return to the court. T...
The Sorting Out the Winners From the Losers Edition
11 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Stefan Fatsis and Josh Levin talk about the basketball recruiting scandal at LSU. The New York Times’ Joe Drape also joins to discuss the deaths of ...
The Sorting Out the Winners From the Losers Edition
11 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Stefan Fatsis and Josh Levin talk about the basketball recruiting scandal at LSU. The New York Times’ Joe Drape also joins to discuss the deaths of ...
The Rabbit Out of His Head Edition
04 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Stefan Fatsis and Josh Levin are joined by Jemele Hill of the Atlantic to discuss what’s gone wrong with LeBron James and the Lakers. They also talk...
The Rabbit Out of His Head Edition
04 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Stefan Fatsis and Josh Levin are joined by Jemele Hill of the Atlantic to discuss what’s gone wrong with LeBron James and the Lakers. They also talk...
The Breaks of the Game Edition
25 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Stefan Fatsis and Josh Levin are joined by Damon Young to discuss Zion Williamson and the NCAA. ESPN’s Scott Eden also joins to talk about disgraced...
The Breaks of the Game Edition
25 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Stefan Fatsis and Josh Levin are joined by Damon Young to discuss Zion Williamson and the NCAA. ESPN’s Scott Eden also joins to talk about disgraced...
The Settling Our Grievances Edition
19 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Josh Levin is joined by Robert Lipsyte to discuss the settlement between the NFL and ex-49ers Colin Kaepernick and Eric Reid. Sean Forman also joins t...
The Settling Our Grievances Edition
19 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Josh Levin is joined by Robert Lipsyte to discuss the settlement between the NFL and ex-49ers Colin Kaepernick and Eric Reid. Sean Forman also joins t...
The Telling Not Showing Edition
11 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Josh Levin, NPR’s Gene Demby, and the New Yorker’s Vinson Cunninham discuss the big moves and non-moves at the NBA trade deadline. They also talk ...
The Telling Not Showing Edition
11 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Josh Levin, NPR’s Gene Demby, and the New Yorker’s Vinson Cunninham discuss the big moves and non-moves at the NBA trade deadline. They also talk ...
The You’re We-ing This Edition
04 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Stefan Fatsis, Josh Levin, and Slate’s Ben Mathis-Lilley discuss the Patriots’ putrid Super Bowl win over the Rams. The Ringer’s Bryan Curtis al...
The You’re We-ing This Edition
04 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Stefan Fatsis, Josh Levin, and Slate’s Ben Mathis-Lilley discuss the Patriots’ putrid Super Bowl win over the Rams. The Ringer’s Bryan Curtis al...
The Most Alarming Feet I’ve Ever Seen Edition
28 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Stefan Fatsis and Josh Levin are joined by Courtney Nguyen to talk about Naomi Osaka’s Australian Open win. The Wall Street Journal’s Louise Radno...
The Most Alarming Feet I’ve Ever Seen Edition
28 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Stefan Fatsis and Josh Levin are joined by Courtney Nguyen to talk about Naomi Osaka’s Australian Open win. The Wall Street Journal’s Louise Radno...
The When You’re the Steak Edition
23 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Stefan Fatsis and Josh Levin are joined by The Gist’s Mike Pesca to discuss the NFL’s conference championship games. ESPN’s Steve Fainaru also j...
The When You’re the Steak Edition
23 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Stefan Fatsis and Josh Levin are joined by The Gist’s Mike Pesca to discuss the NFL’s conference championship games. ESPN’s Steve Fainaru also j...
Remember When U.S. Women's Gymnastics Used to Be Joyful?
16 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Josh Levin is here to introduce you to What Next, Slate's new daily news podcast. UCLA’s Katelyn Ohashi wowed the internet this week with a viral v...
Remember When U.S. Women's Gymnastics Used to Be Joyful?
16 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Josh Levin is here to introduce you to What Next, Slate's new daily news podcast. UCLA’s Katelyn Ohashi wowed the internet this week with a viral vi...
The Rooting for the Mustache Edition
14 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Stefan Fatsis and Josh Levin are joined by The Football Girl’s Melissa Jacobs to discuss the NFL playoffs. They also talk about the state of black c...
The Rooting for the Mustache Edition
14 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Stefan Fatsis and Josh Levin are joined by The Football Girl’s Melissa Jacobs to discuss the NFL playoffs. They also talk about the state of black c...
The Phenomenal Young Gentleman Edition
07 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Stefan Fatsis and Josh Levin are joined by Slate’s Nick Greene to discuss the NFL’s wild card weekend. Jonathan Tjarks of the Ringer also joins to...
The Phenomenal Young Gentleman Edition
07 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Stefan Fatsis and Josh Levin are joined by Slate’s Nick Greene to discuss the NFL’s wild card weekend. Jonathan Tjarks of the Ringer also joins to...
The Yepremian Corollary Edition
31 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Stefan Fatsis and Josh Levin take listener questions in a special year-end call-in show. Topics include which sports movies are the most realistic, wh...
The Yepremian Corollary Edition
31 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Stefan Fatsis and Josh Levin take listener questions in a special year-end call-in show. Topics include which sports movies are the most realistic, wh...
The Round Mound of Rebound and the Cat Litter Scientist Edition
24 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Stefan Fatsis and Josh Levin are joined by Shirley Wang to talk about her dad’s friendship with Charles Barkley. Jane Leavy also joins to discuss he...
The Round Mound of Rebound and the Cat Litter Scientist Edition
24 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Stefan Fatsis and Josh Levin are joined by Shirley Wang to talk about her dad’s friendship with Charles Barkley. Jane Leavy also joins to discuss he...
The Caught Between the Moon and Golden State Edition
17 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Stefan Fatsis and Josh Levin are joined by the New Yorker’s Vinson Cunningham. They discuss Raheem Sterling and racism in English soccer, the 25th a...
The Caught Between the Moon and Golden State Edition
17 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Stefan Fatsis and Josh Levin are joined by the New Yorker’s Vinson Cunningham. They discuss Raheem Sterling and racism in English soccer, the 25th a...
The Edward R. Tebow Edition
10 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Stefan Fatsis and Josh Levin are joined by NPR’s Gene Demby to discuss Heisman winner Kyler Murray’s impending choice between pro baseball and pro...
The Edward R. Tebow Edition
10 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Stefan Fatsis and Josh Levin are joined by NPR’s Gene Demby to discuss Heisman winner Kyler Murray’s impending choice between pro baseball and pro...
The Deja Vu All Over Again Edition
03 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Stefan Fatsis and Josh Levin are joined by ThinkProgress’ Lindsay Gibbs to discuss the Kansas City Chiefs’ decision to cut Kareem Hunt. The New Yo...
The Deja Vu All Over Again Edition
03 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Stefan Fatsis and Josh Levin are joined by ThinkProgress’ Lindsay Gibbs to discuss the Kansas City Chiefs’ decision to cut Kareem Hunt. The New Yo...
The Foot Locker Gift Card Edition
26 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Stefan Fatsis and Josh Levin are joined by SB Nation’s Spencer Hall to discuss Texas A&M’s seven-overtime win over LSU. Joshua Robinson of the Wal...
The Foot Locker Gift Card Edition
26 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Stefan Fatsis and Josh Levin are joined by SB Nation’s Spencer Hall to discuss Texas A&M’s seven-overtime win over LSU. Joshua Robinson of the...
The NBA Players Aren’t Friends Edition
19 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Stefan Fatsis and Josh Levin are joined by the Athletic’s Ethan Sherwood Strauss to discuss Draymond Green’s beef with Kevin Durant. Oliver Roeder...
The NBA Players Aren’t Friends Edition
19 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Stefan Fatsis and Josh Levin are joined by the Athletic’s Ethan Sherwood Strauss to discuss Draymond Green’s beef with Kevin Durant. Oliver Roeder...
The NBA Jam Is Real Life Edition
12 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Stefan Fatsis and Josh Levin are joined by the Wall Street Journal’s Ben Cohen to discuss Duke freshman Zion Williamson and the video game–like NB...
The NBA Jam Is Real Life Edition
12 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Stefan Fatsis and Josh Levin are joined by the Wall Street Journal’s Ben Cohen to discuss Duke freshman Zion Williamson and the video game–like NB...
The Worst Quarterback Ever Edition
05 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Stefan Fatsis and Josh Levin are joined by the Washington Post’s Rick Maese to talk about the state of the Maryland football program after DJ Durkin...
The Worst Quarterback Ever Edition
05 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Stefan Fatsis and Josh Levin are joined by the Washington Post’s Rick Maese to talk about the state of the Maryland football program after DJ Durkin...
The How Not to Get Fired Edition
29 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Stefan Fatsis and Josh Levin are joined by ESPN’s Sam Miller to discuss Boston’s fourth World Series title in 15 years. ESPN’s Dave McMenamin al...
The How Not to Get Fired Edition
29 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Stefan Fatsis and Josh Levin are joined by ESPN’s Sam Miller to discuss Boston’s fourth World Series title in 15 years. ESPN’s Dave McMenamin al...