Slate's Hang Up and Listen

Hang Up and Listen: The Live in Philadelphia Edition

hangup@slate.com (Slate Magazine) — Mon, 14 May 2012 21:54:00 +0000

Stefan Fatsis, Josh Levin, Mike Pesca and special guest Buzz Bissinger talk about Bissinger’s e-book After Friday Night Lights and memoir Father’s Day. They also discuss the woes facing college athletics and identify the most-impressive feats in sports.

Hang Up and Listen: The Live in Philadelphia Q&A

hangup@slate.com (Slate Magazine) — Mon, 14 May 2012 21:49:00 +0000

Stefan Fatsis, Josh Levin, Mike Pesca, and Buzz Bissinger take listeners' questions after their show at the University of Pennsylvania’s Kelly Writers House.

Hang Up and Listen: The Brains and Brawn Edition

hangup@slate.com (Slate Magazine) — Mon, 07 May 2012 22:09:00 +0000

Stefan Fatsis, Josh Levin, and Mike Pesca talk about the suicide of ex-NFL star Junior Seau and its effect on pro football. They also discuss the morality of horse racing and contemplate Mariano Rivera’s torn ACL and the state of the MLB closer.

Hang Up and Listen: The Kissing the Pitcher Edition

hangup@slate.com (Slate Magazine) — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 22:04:00 +0000

Stefan Fatsis, Josh Levin, and Mike Pesca talk about Derrick Rose’s torn ACL and LeBron James’ image makeover. They also discuss baseball prodigy and/or super-villain Bryce Harper, and Frank Foer joins to ruminate on Barcelona’s Champions League ouster.

Hang Up and Listen: The Humber Games Edition

hangup@slate.com (Slate Magazine) — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 21:04:00 +0000

Stefan Fatsis, Josh Levin, and Mike Pesca talk about Philip Humber’s perfect game. They also discuss Andrew Luck and Robert Griffin III, the Clippers’ supposed need to protect Blake Griffin, and a potential new nickname for the New Orleans Hornets.

Hang Up and Listen: The Frisbee Fever Edition

hangup@slate.com (Slate Magazine) — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 21:39:00 +0000

Josh Levin, Mike Pesca, and Deadspin’s Tommy Craggs are joined by Greg Wyshynski to talk about NHL playoff violence. They also discuss Bobby Petrino’s firing and the end of ESPN’s Page 2. Finally, Daniel Lametti joins to assess pro Ultimate Frisbee.

Hang Up and Listen: The Managerial Eyewash Edition

hangup@slate.com (Slate Magazine) — Mon, 09 Apr 2012 21:01:00 +0000

Stefan Fatsis, Josh Levin, and Mike Pesca talk about Bubba Watson’s Masters win and Augusta National’s antiquated mores. They also assess the Miami Marlins and the team’s manager Ozzie Guillen, and they examine uniform trends in pro and college sports.

Hang Up and Listen: The Wrestling-Free WWE Edition

hangup@slate.com (Slate Magazine) — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 22:02:00 +0000

Stefan Fatsis, Josh Levin, and Mike Pesca talk about the differences between the men’s and women’s NCAA Tournaments. They also discuss whether baseball botched opening day, and Grantland’s David Shoemaker joins to talk about Wrestlemania XXVIII.

Hang Up and Listen: The Ask for the Popsicle Edition

hangup@slate.com (Slate Magazine) — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 20:30:00 +0000

Stefan Fatsis, Josh Levin, and Mike Pesca discuss the all-powerhouse Final Four and Kentucky’s dominance. They also talk about the Saints’ suspensions; Tim Tebow and the Jets; Tiger Woods’ win at Bay Hill; and Tiger’s coach’s tell-all book The Big Miss.

Hang Up and Listen: The Lots of Crying in Basketball Edition

hangup@slate.com (Slate Magazine) — Mon, 19 Mar 2012 21:37:00 +0000

Stefan Fatsis, Josh Levin, and Mike Pesca discuss the opening weekend of March Madness. Jon Wertheim also joins to talk about women’s hoops star Elena Delle Donne, and Greg Wyshynski comes on to parse Sidney Crosby’s treatment upon his return to the NHL.

Hang Up and Listen: The Bracketology-ology Edition

hangup@slate.com (Slate Magazine) — Mon, 12 Mar 2012 21:41:00 +0000

Stefan Fatsis, Josh Levin, and Mike Pesca discuss the March Madness selection process and strategies on how to fill out your bracket. They also talk about the Peyton Manning derby and whether the designated hitter will spread to the National League.

Hang Up and Listen: The Cash for Killshots Edition

hangup@slate.com (Slate Magazine) — Mon, 05 Mar 2012 22:47:00 +0000

Stefan Fatsis, Josh Levin, and Mike Pesca discuss the New Orleans Saints’ bounty scheme with ex-NFL safety Nick Ferguson. They also talk about Sports Illustrated’s investigation of UCLA basketball and Bill Simmons’ interview with President Obama.

Hang Up and Listen: The How Reasonable Is Your Doubt Edition

hangup@slate.com (Slate Magazine) — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 23:49:00 +0000

Stefan Fatsis, Josh Levin, and Mike Pesca discuss Ryan Braun’s exoneration. Slate culture editor John Swansburg also joins to talk about Danica Patrick’s Daytona 500 debut, and Sports Illustrated’s Chris Ballard addresses the state of the slam dunk.

Hang Up and Listen: The Wide World of Slurs Edition

hangup@slate.com (Slate Magazine) — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 23:03:00 +0000

Stefan Fatsis, Josh Levin, and guest Jonathan Eig discuss the latest in Linsanity. Franklin Foer also joins to talk about Landon Donovan, Clint Dempsey, and Luis Suarez’s racial taunting. Finally, they debate the state of sports journalism on the Web.

Hang Up and Listen: The Stop the Linsanity Edition

hangup@slate.com (Slate Magazine) — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 23:13:00 +0000

Stefan Fatsis, Mike Pesca and, L. Jon Wertheim discuss New York Knicks shooting star Jeremy Lin, HBO’s boxing series On Freddie Roach, and the Westminster Dog Show with "Show Dog" author Josh Dean.

Hang Up and Listen: The Tumbling Indecisively to Glory Edition

hangup@slate.com (Slate Magazine) — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 21:59:00 +0000

Stefan Fatsis, Josh Levin, and Mike Pesca discuss the Giants’ Super Bowl win over the Patriots. Has Eli Manning changed the image of the American sports hero? Was Bill Belichick right to let the Giants score? Is there cheering in the auxiliary press box?

Hang Up and Listen: The Rhodes to Nowhere Edition

hangup@slate.com (Slate Magazine) — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 23:22:00 +0000

Stefan Fatsis, Josh Levin, and Mike Pesca discuss the Australian Open with Sports Illustrated’s S.L. Price. They also talk about the scuttled Rhodes scholarship candidacy of Yale quarterback Patrick Witt and evaluate HBO’s new Joe Namath documentary.

Hang Up and Listen: The Famous Last Words Edition

hangup@slate.com (Slate Magazine) — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 22:42:00 +0000

Stefan Fatsis, Josh Levin, and Mike Pesca discuss the Patriots’ and Giants’ big wins. Sally Jenkins also joins to talk about conducting the final interview with Joe Paterno, and David Ebner comes on to discuss the death of freestyle skier Sarah Burke.

Hang Up and Listen: The Live From New York Edition

hangup@slate.com (Slate Magazine) — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 22:13:00 +0000

In a special live show, Stefan Fatsis, Josh Levin, and Mike Pesca talk about the Giants’ surprising run and Tim Tebow’s downfall. Next, Nate Silver joins for a discussion of sports and politics. Finally, they talk about how society views coaches.

Hang Up and Listen: The Live From New York Edition Q&A

hangup@slate.com (Slate Magazine) — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 22:04:00 +0000

Stefan Fatsis, Josh Levin, and Mike Pesca take listeners' questions after their live show at New York's City Winery.

Hang Up and Listen: The Tide Rolls the Honey Badger Edition

hangup@slate.com (Slate Magazine) — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 19:32:00 +0000

Stefan Fatsis, Josh Levin, and Mike Pesca discuss Alabama’s 21-0 BCS title game win over LSU. The topics covered include Alabama’s superior game plan, Les Miles’ decision to keep Jarrett Lee on the bench, and Brent Musburger’s honey badger obsession.

Hang Up and Listen: The Tebow Is Stranger Than Fiction Edition

hangup@slate.com (Slate Magazine) — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 23:26:00 +0000

Stefan Fatsis, Josh Levin, and Mike Pesca talk about Tim Tebow and the Denver Broncos’ victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers and other NFL playoff doings. They’re also joined by Chad Harbach for an extended discussion of his novel The Art of Fielding.

Hang Up and Listen: The New Year's on Ice Edition

hangup@slate.com (Slate Magazine) — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 23:57:00 +0000

Stefan Fatsis, Josh Levin, and Mike Pesca discuss the Jets’ woes, the Colts’ firing of the Polians, and the 12 NFL playoff teams. They also talk about high-scoring college bowl games and discuss the NHL’s Winter Classic with Puck Daddy’s Greg Wyshynski.

Hang Up and Listen: The Mike and the Mello Guy and the Self-Effacer Edition

hangup@slate.com (Slate Magazine) — Mon, 26 Dec 2011 10:00:00 +0000

Stefan Fatsis, Josh Levin, and Mike Pesca host the year-end Hang Up call-in show. Topics include the panelists’ favorite teams, athletes praising God, sportsmanship, the U.S. handball dream team, racism in European soccer, and the LSU/Alabama rematch.

Hang Up and Listen: The Beef O'Brady's Edition

hangup@slate.com (Slate Magazine) — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 23:17:00 +0000

Stefan Fatsis, Josh Levin, and Mike Pesca discuss Tim Tebow’s loss to Tom Brady and the Patriots and the evils of college football bowl games. Kevin Arnovitz also joins to talk about covering the Miami Heat, NBA analytics, and the Clippers renaissance.

Hang Up and Listen: The Death of an Enforcer Edition

hangup@slate.com (Slate Magazine) — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 00:03:00 +0000

Stefan Fatsis, Josh Levin, and Mike Pesca discuss Chris Paul’s scuttled move to L.A., Ryan Braun’s positive drug test, and Albert Pujols’ big free-agent deal. John Branch also joins to talk about his New York Times series on NHL enforcer Derek Boogaard.

Hang Up and Listen: The Billionaire BCS Basher Edition

hangup@slate.com (Slate Magazine) — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 23:11:00 +0000

Stefan Fatsis, Josh Levin, and Mike Pesca discuss college football’s annual title-game controversy with BCS defender Bryan Curtis. They also talk about Bob Costas’ campaign against NFL showboating and predict Sports Illustrated’s Sportsman of the Year.

Hang Up and Listen: The Roundball’s Return Edition

hangup@slate.com (Slate Magazine) — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 23:50:59 +0000

Stefan Fatsis, Josh Levin, and Mike Pesca discuss new NBA and MLB labor agreements and Syracuse assistant Bernie Fine’s firing amidst sexual abuse allegations. Puck Daddy’s Greg Wyshynski also joins the show to discuss Sidney Crosby’s NHL return.

Hang Up and Listen: The BCS Chaos Theory Edition

hangup@slate.com (Slate Magazine) — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 23:52:54 +0000

Stefan Fatsis, Josh Levin, and Mike Pesca discuss the fallout from a weekend of college upsets and evaluate the performances of Aaron Rodgers and Tim Tebow. They also welcome Scott Raab to the show to discuss his book on LeBron James, The Whore of Akron.

Hang Up and Listen: The Case of the Kidnapped Catcher Edition

hangup@slate.com (Slate Magazine) — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 23:54:02 +0000

Stefan Fatsis, Josh Levin, and Mike Pesca discuss the Penn State sex abuse scandal and UFC’s primetime debut on Fox with Sports Illustrated’s Jon Wertheim. Rafael Rojas Cremonesi also joins the show to discuss the kidnapping and rescue of Wilson Ramos.

Hang Up and Listen: The Happy Valley Horror Edition

hangup@slate.com (Slate Magazine) — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 23:25:59 +0000

Stefan Fatsis, Josh Levin, and Mike Pesca discuss LSU-Alabama with Tigers assistant Thomas McGaughey. Dr. Robert Shoop also joins the show to talk about the Penn State sex abuse scandal, and Christopher McDougall explains the theory of barefoot running.

Hang Up and Listen: The Better to Be Luck Edition

hangup@slate.com (Slate Magazine) — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 22:28:18 +0000

Stefan Fatsis, Josh Levin, and Mike Pesca debate whether Game 6 of the World Series was the most exciting baseball game ever. They also discuss Stanford’s Andrew Luck, and Jonathan Hock joins to talk about his documentary on Chris Herren, Unguarded.

Hang Up and Listen: The Worst Great Quarterback Edition

hangup@slate.com (Slate Magazine) — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 22:36:08 +0000

Stefan Fatsis, Josh Levin, and Mike Pesca discuss the Cardinals-Rangers World Series and Tim Tebow’s big comeback for the Denver Broncos. Sally Jenkins also joins the show to talk about her proposal to allow college athletes to major in sports.

Hang Up and Listen: The Back in All Black Edition

hangup@slate.com (Slate Magazine) — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 22:28:23 +0000

Stefan Fatsis, Josh Levin, and Mike Pesca discuss the World Series matchup between the Cardinals and Rangers, the death of racecar driver Dan Wheldon, and the NBA lockout. Rugby Magazine editor Alex Goff also joins the show to discuss the Rugby World Cup.

Hang Up and Listen: The Crown Prince of Paranoia Edition

hangup@slate.com (Slate Magazine) — Tue, 11 Oct 2011 22:07:37 +0000

Stefan Fatsis, Josh Levin, and Mike Pesca discuss whether the baseball playoffs are fair, the legacy of Raiders owner Al Davis, and media portrayals of sports agents. Atlanta Dream owner Kelly Loeffler also joins the show to discuss the state of the WNBA.

Hang Up and Listen: The Beast Mode Edition

hangup@slate.com (Slate Magazine) — Mon, 03 Oct 2011 22:03:00 +0000

Stefan Fatsis, Josh Levin, and Mike Pesca discuss the NFL’s record passing numbers and team chemistry in baseball, both good and bad. Bruce Arthur also joins to talk about the fate of fighting and head shots in the NHL and the importance of Sidney Crosby.

Hang Up and Listen: The Enigma in a Hoodie Edition

hangup@slate.com (Slate Magazine) — Mon, 26 Sep 2011 22:24:36 +0000

Stefan Fatsis, Josh Levin, and Mike Pesca discuss Michael Vick’s contention that NFL refs don’t protect him. They also talk about NFL Films’ Bill Belichick documentary, potential choke jobs by the Braves and Red Sox, and the Brad Pitt-starring Moneyball.

Hang Up and Listen: The Legal Sucker Punch Edition

hangup@slate.com (Slate Magazine) — Mon, 19 Sep 2011 21:17:16 +0000

Stefan Fatsis, Josh Levin, and Mike Pesca talk with Dave McKenna about the dismissal of Redskins owner Dan Snyder’s defamation suit. They also discuss Floyd Mayweather Jr.’s knockout of Victor Ortiz and the Atlantic article “The Shame of College Sports.”

Hang Up and Listen: The Football and the Flag Edition

hangup@slate.com (Slate Magazine) — Mon, 12 Sep 2011 22:10:07 +0000

Stefan Fatsis, Josh Levin, and Mike Pesca talk about the NFL’s opening weekend and 9/11 tribute, Serena Williams’ latest U.S. Open outburst, the wacky game between Michigan and Notre Dame, and the possibility of an epic collapse by the Boston Red Sox.

Hang Up and Listen: The Punter Will Be Eaten Edition

hangup@slate.com (Slate Magazine) — Tue, 06 Sep 2011 22:11:32 +0000

Stefan Fatsis, Josh Levin, and Mike Pesca preview the NFL season with ex-Broncos tight end Nate Jackson and Vikings punter Chris Kluwe. They also talk about college football uniforms, the opening slate of college games, and tennis’ nostalgia problem.

Hang Up and Listen: The Cesc Change Edition

hangup@slate.com (Slate Magazine) — Mon, 29 Aug 2011 21:42:35 +0000

Stefan Fatsis, Josh Levin, and Mike Pesca discuss Usain Bolt’s shocking false start at the world track championships. They also talk about the Little League World Series, international soccer transfers, and ESPN’s recent stories on Michael Vick.

Hang Up and Listen: The Takin' It to the Streets Edition

hangup@slate.com (Slate Magazine) — Mon, 22 Aug 2011 22:04:32 +0000

Stefan Fatsis, Josh Levin, and Mike Pesca discuss the NBA’s summer of streetball, starring Kevin Durant. They also talk about Yahoo’s investigation of the Miami football program and the basketball brawl between the Georgetown Hoyas and China’s army team.

Hang Up and Listen: The Aggie Secession Edition

hangup@slate.com (Slate Magazine) — Mon, 15 Aug 2011 22:16:00 +0000

Stefan Fatsis, Josh Levin, and Mike Pesca discuss the PGA with guest Alex Turnbull and mull Texas A&M’s possible move to the SEC with Bryan Curtis. Other topics include the Toronto Blue Jays’ alleged sign-stealing and magazine profiles of jerky athletes.

Hang Up and Listen: The Mike and the Mad Josh Edition

hangup@slate.com (Slate Magazine) — Mon, 08 Aug 2011 22:56:53 +0000

In this week’s episode of Slate’s sports podcast Hang Up and Listen, Josh Levin and Mike Pesca host the first ever Hang Up call-in show. Topics include the ethics of booing, the merits of seeing games in person, and whether thumb wrestling is a sport.

Special Announcement from Hang Up and Listen

hangup@slate.com (Slate Magazine) — Wed, 03 Aug 2011 22:30:56 +0000

Josh announces our special call-in show. If you want to leave a question for Josh and Mike to answer on Monday's show, call 77-HANGUP-10 by Saturday, Aug. 6, 2011, and record your message. That's 774-264-8710.

Hang Up and Listen: The German Is Coming Edition

hangup@slate.com (Slate Magazine) — Mon, 01 Aug 2011 23:47:22 +0000

Stefan Fatsis, Josh Levin, and Mike Pesca are joined by guest Franklin Foer to discuss U.S. Soccer’s hiring of Jürgen Klinsmann. Stefan, Josh, and Mike also talk about the San Francisco Giants series The Franchise and the suicide of Hideki Irabu.

Hang Up and Listen: The NFL Unlocked Edition

hangup@slate.com (Slate Magazine) — Mon, 25 Jul 2011 22:44:42 +0000

Josh Levin, Mike Pesca, and guest Jason Gay of the Wall Street Journal discuss the coming end of the NFL lockout, the dramatic finish and barbed-wire crashes at this year’s Tour de France, and the debate over whether college athletes should be paid.

Hang Up and Listen: The "Did They Choke?" Edition

hangup@slate.com (Slate Magazine) — Tue, 19 Jul 2011 00:16:30 +0000

Josh Levin, Mike Pesca, and guest Hanna Rosin discuss Team USA’s loss to Japan in the Women’s World Cup final. They also talk to infographics wiz Craig Robinson about his book Flip Flop Fly Ball and discuss the legend of Dock Ellis’ LSD-fueled no-hitter.

Hang Up and Listen: The Hope Solo Durant Edition

hangup@slate.com (Slate Magazine) — Mon, 11 Jul 2011 20:57:51 +0000

Stefan Fatsis, Josh Levin, Mike Pesca, and guest Franklin Foer discuss the USA women’s soccer team’s win over Brazil. Josh, Mike, and Frank also talk to Bob Gorman about deaths at baseball stadiums and ponder whether locked-out NBA players will go abroad.

Hang Up and Listen: The War Between Fear and Exhaustion Edition

hangup@slate.com (Slate Magazine) — Tue, 05 Jul 2011 21:43:00 +0000

Stefan Fatsis, Josh Levin, and Mike Pesca discuss the first week of the Women’s World Cup. Josh and Mike also talk to Bill James about his writing process, the difference between statheads and scouts, his work for the Red Sox, and his book Popular Crime.