Hang Up And Listen
Latest Episodes
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Hang Up and Listen: The Derecho Finals Edition
Released 06.17.13
Stefan Fatsis, Josh Levin, and Mike Pesca discuss the great and terrible NBA Finals. Puck Daddy’s Greg Wyshynski also joins to talk about the Stanley Cup Finals and Doc Emrick’s fantastic announcing.
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Hang Up and Listen: The Overly Lasered Edition
Released 06.10.13
Stefan Fatsis, Josh Levin, and Mike Pesca discuss the NBA Finals, including the media’s “Heat gaze.” Sports Illustrated’s Michael McCann also joins to talk about MLB’s Biogenesis scandal.
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Hang Up and Listen: The Understandably Quiet Edition
Released 06.03.13
Stefan Fatsis, Josh Levin, and Mike Pesca discuss the NHL’s final four. They also talk about Roy Hibbert’s defense, his “no homo” gaffe, and the Heat’s infighting.
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Hang Up and Listen: The Grappling with Sportocrats Edition
Released 05.27.13
Stefan Fatsis, Josh Levin, and Mike Pesca are joined by Irish soccer journalist Ken Early to discuss David Beckham and Alex Ferguson.
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Hang Up and Listen: The Falling Into the Truth Edition
Released 05.20.13
Stefan Fatsis, Josh Levin, and Mike Pesca discuss the success of big men in the NBA playoffs, the life and beliefs of Phil Jackson, and the Kings staying in Sacramento.
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Hang Up and Listen: The Dodgeball Dodgetorum Edition
Released 05.13.13
Stefan Fatsis, Josh Levin, and Mike Pesca are joined by TNT’s Steve Kerr to discuss the Bulls-Heat series and what makes a great shooter.
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Hang Up and Listen: The Sandpaper, Pine Tar, and Hair Gel Edition
Released 05.06.13
Stefan Fatsis, Josh Levin, and Mike Pesca discuss the NBA playoffs, including Stephen Curry’s great shooting and the Thunder without Russell Westbrook.
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Hang Up and Listen: The “And I’m Gay” Edition
Released 04.29.13
Stefan Fatsis, Josh Levin, and Mike Pesca are joined by Sports Illustrated’s Franz Lidz to discuss Jason Collins’ decision to come out.
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Hang Up and Listen: The Cross Between Akili Smith and Aaron Brooks Edition
Released 04.22.13
Stefan Fatsis, Josh Levin, and Mike Pesca talk about the Boston bombings and how marathons will change going forward, the first round of the NBA playoffs, and the stereotyping of black quarterback prospects.
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Hang Up and Listen: The Golfier Than Thou Edition
Released 04.15.13
Stefan Fatsis, Josh Levin, and Mike Pesca talk about Tiger Woods’ illegal drop at the Masters and Kobe Bryant’s torn Achilles’ tendon.
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Hang Up and Listen: The Peg You in the Head with Basketballs Edition
Released 04.08.13
Stefan Fatsis, Josh Levin, and Mike Pesca discuss the men’s and women’s Final Four and Brittney Griner’s NBA dreams.
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Hang Up and Listen: The Avert Your Eyes Edition
Released 04.01.13
Stefan Fatsis, Josh Levin, and Mike Pesca discuss the NCAA regional finals and Kevin Ware’s broken leg.
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Hang Up and Listen: They Might Be Giant Killers Edition
Released 03.25.13
Stefan Fatsis, Josh Levin, and Mike Pesca talk about Florida Gulf Coast and other NCAA surprises. Thurl Bailey also joins to discuss the ESPN documentary Survive and Advance, and Sports Illustrated’s Grant Wahl comes on to chat about U.S.
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Hang Up and Listen: The Cinderella Man Edition
Released 03.18.13
Stefan Fatsis, Josh Levin, and Mike Pesca discuss March Madness, including the top seeds’ vulnerability and gambling on the tourney.
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Hang Up and Listen: The Tough Stuff Edition
Released 03.11.13
Stefan Fatsis, Josh Levin, and Mike Pesca are joined by Jay Bilas to discuss his new book Toughness. They also talk about the third World Baseball Classic.
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Hang Up and Listen: The Worm in North Korea Edition
Released 03.04.13
Stefan Fatsis, Josh Levin, and Mike Pesca are joined by ESPN’s Dean Oliver to discuss the state of basketball stats.
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Hang Up and Listen: The Twist My Arm Edition
Released 02.25.13
Stefan Fatsis, Josh Levin, and Mike Pesca are joined by Sports Illustrated’s Melissa Segura to discuss Danica Patrick and Ronda Rousey.
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Hang Up and Listen: The Wrestling or Wushu Edition
Released 02.19.13
Stefan Fatsis and Mike Pesca talk wrestling and the Olympics with Around the Rings editor Ed Hula. Also, they discuss the pedestalizing of athletes and, finally, debate Native American images in sports with professor Ellen Staurowsky.
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Hang Up and Listen: The How To Rig a Soccer Match Edition
Released 02.11.13
Stefan Fatsis, Josh Levin, and Mike Pesca discuss LeBron James’ and Kevin Durant’s historic seasons.
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Hang Up and Listen: The Twirling a Hat on a Stick Edition
Released 02.04.13
Stefan Fatsis, Josh Levin, and Mike Pesca recap all the craziness of Super Bowl XLVII, including the blackout, the 49ers’ near-comeback, and the Ravens’ intentional safety.
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Hang Up and Listen: The One Man’s Trash Talk Is Another Man’s Treasure Edition
Released 01.28.13
Stefan Fatsis, Josh Levin, and Mike Pesca are joined by the Sporting News’ David Purdum to talk about gambling and the Super Bowl, discuss the fight-happy NHL with the New York Times’ Jeff Z.
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Hang Up and Listen: The Catfish Got Your Tongue Edition
Released 01.21.13
Josh Levin and Mike Pesca discuss the 49ers’ and Ravens’ wins, Bill Belichick’s coaching moves, and Harbaugh vs.
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Hang Up and Listen: The Kneeling Bronco Edition
Released 01.14.13
Stefan Fatsis, Josh Levin, and Mike Pesca discuss the Broncos’ conservative play-calling, the Falcons’ near-collapse, and Colin Kaepernick’s historic rushing day.
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Hang Up and Listen: The Playing Through Pain Edition
Released 01.07.13
Stefan Fatsis, Josh Levin, and Mike Pesca talk about Robert Griffin III’s knee injury and Ray Lewis’ legacy.
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Hang Up and Listen: The Playing Through Pain Edition
Released 01.07.13
Stefan Fatsis, Josh Levin, and Mike Pesca talk about Robert Griffin III’s knee injury and Ray Lewis’ legacy.
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Hang Up and Listen: The Fistic Cliff Edition
Released 12.31.12
Josh Levin, Mike Pesca, and Jon Wertheim discuss the NFL’s star rookie QBs and Adrian Peterson’s near-miss on the rushing record.
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Hang Up and Listen: The Pesca and the Pelicans Edition
Released 12.24.12
Stefan Fatsis, Josh Levin, and Mike Pesca take listeners’ questions in a year-end call-in show.
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Hang Up and Listen: The Bionic Running Back Edition
Released 12.17.12
Stefan Fatsis, Josh Levin, and Mike Pesca discuss Adrian Peterson’s return from a torn ACL and other NFL topics.
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Hang Up and Listen: The Worth Its Wait in Gold Edition
Released 12.10.12
Stefan Fatsis, Josh Levin, and Mike Pesca discuss freshman Heisman winner Johnny Manziel. They’re also joined by author Joe Drape to talk about Army football, and shot putter Adam Nelson talks about possibly winning a 2004 gold medal eight years lat...
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Hang Up and Listen: The How To Talk about a Murder-Suicide Edition
Released 12.03.12
Stefan Fatsis, Josh Levin, and Mike Pesca talk about Chiefs linebacker Jovan Belcher’s murder-suicide.
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Hang Up and Listen: The 138! Edition
Released 11.26.12
Stefan Fatsis, Josh Levin, and Mike Pesca discuss the rise of Notre Dame. They also talk with Grinnell coach Dave Arseneault Jr.
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Hang Up and Listen: The Moment of Hoodwinkitude Edition
Released 11.19.12
Stefan Fatsis, Josh Levin, and Mike Pesca talk about this weekend’s losses by Kansas State and Oregon.
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Hang Up and Listen: The Wildcat Doth Protest Too Much Edition
Released 11.12.12
Stefan Fatsis, Josh Levin, and Mike Pesca discuss NFL quarterbacks and concussions. They also talk about the Lakers firing Mike Brown, hiring Mike D’Antoni, and passing on Phil Jackson.
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Hang Up and Listen: The Out of the Running Edition
Released 11.05.12
Stefan Fatsis, Josh Levin, and Mike Pesca talk about the decision to cancel the New York City Marathon.
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Hang Up and Listen: The Lab Geek Rats and Pocket Squares Edition
Released 10.29.12
Stefan Fatsis, Josh Levin, and Mike Pesca discuss the Giants’ World Series sweep of the Tigers.
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Hang Up and Listen: The Honey, I Badgered the Kid Edition
Released 10.22.12
Stefan Fatsis, Josh Levin, and Mike Pesca talk about the narratives associated with postseason baseball, the rise of the no-huddle offense in college football and the NFL, and Sports Illustrated’s cover story on LSU’s Tyrann Mathieu, aka the H...
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Hang Up and Listen: The Truest Yankee of Them All Edition
Released 10.15.12
Stefan Fatsis, Josh Levin, and Mike Pesca talk baseball, including the Nationals’ collapse and A-Rod’s benching; Sports Illustrated’s Grant Wahl chats about U.S.
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Hang Up and Listen: The Put a Star on that Asterisk Edition
Released 10.08.12
Stefan Fatsis, Josh Levin, and Mike Pesca discuss the MLB playoffs, including the controversial infield fly call and Al Alburquerque’s kiss.
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Hang Up and Listen: The Put a Star on that Asterisk Edition
Released 10.08.12
Stefan Fatsis, Josh Levin, and Mike Pesca discuss the MLB playoffs, including the controversial infield fly call and Al Alburquerque’s kiss.
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Hang Up and Listen: The Live From Washington, D.C. Edition
Released 10.02.12
In a special live show, Stefan Fatsis, Josh Levin, and Mike Pesca talk about the peculiar culture of the Ryder Cup and the source of fandom in American cities.
