Hang Up and Listen

Conversation and analysis on the week in sports.

About the Show

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

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Hosts

Josh Levin is the editorial director of the Slow Burn and One Year podcasts. He is the host of One Year and Season 4 of Slow Burn and co-hosts the sports podcast Hang Up and Listen. He is the author of The Queen: The Forgotten Life Behind an American Myth.
Joel Anderson is a staff writer at Slate and the host of Seasons 3 and 6 of Slow Burn. Previously, he worked as a reporter on sports, culture, and politics for ESPN and BuzzFeed News.
Stefan Fatsis is a panelist on Hang Up and Listen and the author of Word Freak and A Few Seconds of Panic.

June 05, 2023

The Mascot That Changed American Sports Edition

Slate’s sports podcast on the NBA Finals, the Saudis and Messi, and the San Diego Chicken.

May 30, 2023

The Best Comeback That Never Was Edition

Slate’s sports podcast on Heat-Celtics, Luton Town, and baseball players killing birds.

May 22, 2023

The Remembering Jim Brown Edition

Slate’s sports podcast on the NBA playoffs, the football star’s life and legacy, and the start of the WNBA season.

May 15, 2023

The How to Cover a Dog Show Edition

Slate’s sports podcast on the NBA playoffs, the A’s and Rays, and the Westminster Dog Show.

May 08, 2023

The Bronny to USC Edition

Slate’s sports podcast on the NBA playoffs, a sports betting scandal, and Bronny James going to college.

May 01, 2023

The Steph Curry Lights the Beam Edition

Slate’s sports podcast on Warriors-Kings Game 7, the NHL playoffs, and Deion Sanders and Colorado.

April 24, 2023

The Baseball Announcers vs. the Pitch Clock Edition

Slate’s sports podcast on NBA villains, calling baseball games in the pitch-clock era, and same-sex pairs in figure skating.

April 17, 2023

The So Long, Dan Snyder Edition

Slate’s sports podcast on the Sacramento Kings, the Commanders owner, and the WTA’s return to China.

April 10, 2023

The Mavericks Tank Out of the Playoffs Edition

Slate’s sports podcast on the NBA, the Masters, and Art But Make It Sports.

April 03, 2023

The Angel Reese Takes Down Caitlin Clark Edition

Slate’s sports podcast on LSU-Iowa, Matija Pecotic, and sports debate shows.

March 27, 2023

The Caitlin Clark Is Changing the Game Edition

Slate’s sports podcast on the Iowa point guard, upsets in the men’s tourney, and NBA referees.

March 20, 2023

The How Fairleigh Dickinson Did It Edition

Slate’s sports podcast on March Madness, the World Baseball Classic, and the Fosbury Flop.

March 13, 2023

The Is the NFL Colluding Against Lamar Jackson? Edition

Slate’s sports podcast on March Madness, the Ravens quarterback, and Gary Lineker vs. the BBC.

March 06, 2023

The Ja Morant’s Crossroads Edition

Slate’s sports podcast on the Grizzlies star, Dan Snyder, and the quarterbacks at the top of the NFL Draft.

Feb 27, 2023

The Scandal in Alabama Edition

Slate’s sports podcast on the murder case roiling Crimson Tide basketball, Victor Wembanyama, and the end of regional sports networks.

Feb 21, 2023

The Tiger’s Not Done Yet Edition

Slate’s sports podcast on Tiger Woods, Canada’s equal pay fight, and new baseball rules.

Feb 13, 2023

The How the Super Bowl Was Won Edition

Slate’s sports podcast on the Chiefs’ victory, Kevin Durant, and women’s college basketball.

Feb 06, 2023

The Kyrie Irving Problem Edition

Slate’s sports podcast on Kyrie Irving, the Super Bowl, and the WNBA.

Jan 30, 2023

The Mikaela Shiffrin Is Amazing Edition

Slate’s sports podcast on the NFL playoffs, NIL, and Mikaela Shiffrin.

Jan 23, 2023

The NBC’s Tony Dungy Problem Edition

Slate’s sports podcast on the NFL playoffs, Tony Dungy, and the Australian Open and Break Point.