Hang Up and Listen
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Jun 30, 2014 • 1h 5min
Hang Up and Listen: The Soft Rock and Salary Caps Edition
Josh Levin, Stefan Fatsis, and Mike Pesca discuss the end of the group stage and the beginning of the knockout round at the World Cup. They also talk about team-building in the NBA and MLB and debate the strategies of the 76ers, Astros, and A’s.Show notes at www.slate.com/hangup. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 27, 2014 • 36min
HUAL World Cup Extra: The Undead in the Group of Death Edition
In today’s episode of Howler Magazine’s Dummy, David Goldblatt, Danny Karbassiyoon, and George Quraishi talk about the USA advancing in the World Cup, the Luis Suarez incident, the best and worst of the group stage, and what’s ahead in the tournament. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 24, 2014 • 37min
HUAL World Cup Extra: The Miguel Herrera is Pleasingly Rectangular Edition
Hang Up and Listen presents Howler’s World Cup podcast DUMMY. Today, David Goldblatt, Danny Karbassiyoon, and George Quraishi break down the USA-Portugal draw and the scenarios for the U.S. to advance. Plus, NBA MVP and soccer fan Steve Nash. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 23, 2014 • 52min
Hang Up and Listen: The White Elephant in Manaus Edition
Stefan Fatsis, Mike Pesca, and Grantland’s Bryan Curtis discuss American soccer’s emotional rollercoaster in Brazil and talk to Slate contributor Luke O’Brien about the scene at the U.S.-Portugal game. Finally, they ponder the legacy of Tony Gwynn. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 17, 2014 • 42min
World Cup Dummy: The Now We Believe! Edition
Hang Up and Listen presents a special World Cup extra from our friends at Howler Magazine. Topics discussed in this episode of Dummy include the U.S. victory over Ghana, Costa Rican wunderkind Joel Campbell, and the health of Luis Suarez.Show notes at www.slate.com/hangup. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 16, 2014 • 60min
Hang Up and Listen: The San Antonio is Beautiful Edition
Stefan Fatsis, Josh Levin, and Mike Pesca discuss the Spurs’ beautiful domination of the Heat in the NBA Finals. They also look back at a goal-filled first weekend of the World Cup and talk with USA Today’s Steve Berkowitz about O’Bannon v. NCAA.Show notes at www.slate.com/hangup. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 13, 2014 • 33min
World Cup DUMMY: No Doves Were Killed in the Making of This Podcast
Hang Up and Listen presents a special World Cup extra from our friends at Howler Magazine. Topics discussed in this episode of DUMMY include the Brazil-Croatia opener, the FIFA Congress, and what it’s like to get tear-gassed at a protest.Show notes at www.slate.com/hangup. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 9, 2014 • 1h 5min
Hang Up and Listen: The Boring Plus Time Equals Consistency Edition
Stefan Fatsis, Josh Levin, and Mike Pesca discuss LeBron James’ cramps and other NBA Finals matters. They also look at California Chrome’s failed Triple Crown bid and interview David Haglund about his Slate profile of Delonte West.Show notes at www.slate.com/hangup. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 2, 2014 • 1h 5min
Hang Up and Listen: The Elephants in the Garden Edition
Stefan Fatsis, Josh Levin, and Mike Pesca discuss the Heat-Spurs NBA Finals rematch. They also interview hockey historian Stan Fischler and talk to former U.S. national team coach Bob Bradley about his tenure in Egypt and the documentary American Pharaoh. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 27, 2014 • 59min
Hang Up and Listen: The Ninety Percent of the Game Is Half Mental Edition
Stefan Fatsis, Josh Levin, and Mike Pesca discuss the latest NBA playoffs news. They also talk to Jonathan Hock about his ESPN series on the U.S. World Cup soccer team and Landon Donovan’s roster omission. Finally, they discuss the mystery of “the yips.”Show notes at www.slate.com/hangup. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
