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About the Show

A weekly sports discussion show from Slate. Hang Up and Listen features Slate personalities Joel Anderson, Stefan Fatsis, and Josh Levin.

Hosts

The How Fast Is DK Metcalf? Edition

Slate’s sports podcast on the NBA play-in tournament, violence in hockey, and DK Metcalf.

The Move Back the Pitcher’s Mound Edition

Slate’s sports podcast on the NFL draft, baseball rule changes, and leotards in gymnastics.

The Future of Trans Athletes Edition

Slate’s sports podcast on the European soccer debacle, Stephen Curry, and transgender athletes.

The Everyone Hates the European Super League Edition

Slate’s sports podcast on the revolution in European soccer, NFL quarterback prospects, and Triller Fight Club.

The Man Who Followed Jackie Robinson Edition

Slate’s sports podcast on pandemic purgatory, rare sports feats, and Larry Doby.

The Baylor, Haley, and a Buzzer Beater Edition

Slate’s sports podcast on the men’s and women’s NCAA finals, MLB and voting rights, and NCAA v. Alston.

The Remember Elgin Baylor Edition

Slate’s sports podcast on the men’s and women’s NCAA tournaments, U.S. men’s soccer, and the death of a basketball legend.

The TikTok Video That Blew Up College Basketball Edition

Slate’s sports podcast on March Madness, college basketball inequalities, and Deshaun Watson.

The Marvelousness of Marvelous Marvin Hagler Edition

Slate’s sports podcast on March Madness, “The Eyes of Texas,” and Marvelous Marvin Hagler.

The Baseball’s First Openly Gay Player Edition

Slate’s sports podcast on the NBA All-Star Game, LSU and Les Miles, and Glenn Burke.

The What Is NBA Top Shot? Edition

Slate’s sports podcast on Kevin Mather and Fernando Tatis Jr., NBA Top Shot, and How to Watch Basketball Like a Genius.

The Ranking the Best Dunks Ever Edition

Slate’s sports podcast on the Australian Open, G League Ignite, and Anthony Edwards’ dunk.

The Should Sports Teams Stop Playing the National Anthem? Edition

Slate’s sports podcast on the anthem, home-field advantage, and race and the NFL’s concussion settlement.

The Tom Brady Can’t Stop Winning Edition

Slate’s sports podcast on the Super Bowl and the rising conflict in the NBA.

The Is Curt Schilling a Hall of Famer? Edition

Slate’s sports podcast on NFL hiring, sports in Australia, and the pitcher-turned-troll.

The Remembering Henry Aaron Edition

Slate’s sports podcast on the NFL’s conference title games and Aaron’s life and legacy.

The Mystery of Kyrie Irving Edition

Slate’s sports podcast on the NFL playoffs, the Brooklyn Nets, and HBO’s Tiger Woods documentary.

The Alabama Is (One of) the Greatest Teams Ever Edition

Slate’s sports podcast on the college football title game, the insurrection at the Capitol, and the NFL.

The NFL’s Final Game Tankapalooza Edition

Slate’s sports podcast on Washington-Philadelphia, the College Football Playoff, and Duke women’s basketball.

The Answering Your Questions About Sports in 2020 Edition

Slate’s sports podcast on how sports changed the national response to COVID, our players of the year, and more.