Hang Up And Listen
Latest Episodes
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Hang Up and Listen: The Voice of God Edition
Released 09.24.12
Stefan Fatsis, Josh Levin, and Mike Pesca are joined by Jonathan Hock to discuss NFL Films president Steve Sabol’s legacy.
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Hang Up and Listen: The Watching Football Is Depraved Edition
Released 09.17.12
Stefan Fatsis, Josh Levin, and Mike Pesca discuss baseball’s wild wild card races. They also speak with writer Patrick Hruby about his decision to stop watching football.
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Hang Up and Listen: The Quarterbacks Are Back Edition
Released 09.10.12
Stefan Fatsis, Mike Pesca, and special guest Dan Steinberg talk about the NFL’s Week 1. Sports Illustrated’s Melissa Segura also joins to discuss the burdens of NFL wives and girlfriends, and the Wall Street Journal’s Tom Perrotta analyz...
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Hang Up and Listen: The Miles To Go Before I Cheat Edition
Released 09.04.12
Stefan Fatsis, Josh Levin, and Mike Pesca check in on the NFL’s bumbling replacement refs. They also discuss the lack of Paralympics coverage in the U.S., and they’re joined by the New Yorker’s Mark Singer to talk about marathon fraudste...
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Hang Up and Listen: The To Strip or Not To Strip Edition
Released 08.27.12
Stefan Fatsis, Josh Levin, and Mike Pesca discuss Lance Armstrong’s decision not to fight the doping charges against him, the Dodgers-Red Sox mega-trade, and the harsh reviews of Joe Posnanski’s biography of Joe Paterno.
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Hang Up and Listen: The No Fat League Edition
Released 08.20.12
Stefan Fatsis, Josh Levin, and Mike Pesca discuss the Nationals’ plan to shut down Stephen Strasburg and Giants outfielder Melky Cabrera’s drug suspension.
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Hang Up and Listen: The Drama Queens and Superteams Edition
Released 08.13.12
Stefan Fatsis, Josh Levin, and Mike Pesca discuss Usain Bolt’s place in sports history, the way we talk about female Olympians, and ESPN taking a back seat to NBC.
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Hang Up and Listen: The Leave Lolo Alone Edition
Released 08.06.12
Josh Levin, Mike Pesca, and special guest Jon Wertheim discuss Andy Murray and Serena Williams; Usain Bolt’s 100-meter romp; the New York Times’ attack on Lolo Jones, the Olympics badminton scandal; and doping speculation surrounding China...
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Hang Up and Listen: The Olympic-Sized Edition
Released 07.30.12
Stefan Fatsis, Josh Levin, and Mike Pesca discuss the Olympics, including the opening ceremony, how we watch the games on TV and online, Jordyn Wieber’s unjust elimination, the Phelps/Lochte rivalry, and what sports should be eliminated.
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Hang Up and Listen: The Near-Death Penalty Edition
Released 07.23.12
Stefan Fatsis, Josh Levin, and Mike Pesca discuss the NCAA penalties against Penn State and Adam Scott’s British Open collapse.
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Hang Up and Listen: The Fire Joe Morgan Edition
Released 07.16.12
Josh Levin, Mike Pesca, and Parks and Rec showrunner Mike Schur discuss the latest on Jeremy Lin, Joe Paterno’s role in the Sandusky scandal and whether Penn State football should get the death penalty, and the enduring appeal of “Who’s ...
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Hang Up and Listen: The British Are Crying Edition
Released 07.09.12
Stefan Fatsis, Josh Levin, and Mike Pesca talk Wimbledon with Jon Wertheim. They also discuss the latest NBA deals, including Jeremy Lin’s “poison pill,” and they check in with MLB at midseason, where the Phillies stink and the Pirates a...
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Hang Up and Listen: The Hot Hot Dead Heat Edition
Released 07.02.12
Stefan Fatsis, Josh Levin, and Mike Pesca discuss Allyson Felix and Jeneba Tarmoh’s Olympic Trials dead heat.
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Hang Up and Listen: The Power and the Glory of the Knuckleball Edition
Released 06.25.12
Stefan Fatsis, Josh Levin, and guest panelist John Swansburg talk about the amazing run of knuckleballer R.A.
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Hang Up and Listen: The All Greek to Me Edition
Released 06.18.12
Stefan Fatsis, Josh Levin, and Mike Pesca talk about the Heat’s 2-1 NBA Finals lead over the Thunder in the NBA Finals.
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Hang Up and Listen: The LeBron vs. the Darantula Edition
Released 06.11.12
Stefan Fatsis, Josh Levin, and Mike Pesca talk about the Thunder-Heat NBA Finals match-up. Sports Illustrated’s S.L.
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Hang Up and Listen: The No, No, No, No, Yes! Edition
Released 06.04.12
Stefan Fatsis, Josh Levin, and Mike Pesca talk about Heat-Celtics and Spurs-Thunder. They also discuss the Stanley Cup Finals with Puck Daddy’s Greg Wyshynski.
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Hang Up and Listen: The Everyone Flops Edition
Released 05.29.12
Stefan Fatsis, Josh Levin, and Mike Pesca talk about how to stop NBA floppers. They also discuss whether two NFL lawsuits will curb Roger Goodell’s power, and San Diego Chargers kicker Nate Kaeding joins to discuss making athletes better media consu...
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Hang Up and Listen: The Tim Duncan Loves Paintball Edition
Released 05.21.12
Stefan Fatsis, Josh Levin, Mike Pesca discuss Tim Duncan and Kobe Bryant with Sports Illustrated’s Chris Ballard.
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Hang Up and Listen: The Live in Philadelphia Edition
Released 05.14.12
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.
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Hang Up and Listen: The Live in Philadelphia Q&A
Released 05.14.12
Stefan Fatsis, Josh Levin, Mike Pesca, and Buzz Bissinger take listeners' questions after their show at the University of Pennsylvania’s Kelly Writers House.
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Hang Up and Listen: The Brains and Brawn Edition
Released 05.07.12
Stefan Fatsis, Josh Levin, and Mike Pesca talk about the suicide of ex-NFL star Junior Seau and its effect on pro football.
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Hang Up and Listen: The Kissing the Pitcher Edition
Released 04.30.12
Stefan Fatsis, Josh Levin, and Mike Pesca talk about Derrick Rose’s torn ACL and LeBron James’ image makeover.
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Hang Up and Listen: The Humber Games Edition
Released 04.23.12
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 Hor...
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Hang Up and Listen: The Frisbee Fever Edition
Released 04.16.12
Josh Levin, Mike Pesca, and Deadspin’s Tommy Craggs are joined by Greg Wyshynski to talk about NHL playoff violence.
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Hang Up and Listen: The Managerial Eyewash Edition
Released 04.09.12
Stefan Fatsis, Josh Levin, and Mike Pesca talk about Bubba Watson’s Masters win and Augusta National’s antiquated mores.
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Hang Up and Listen: The Wrestling-Free WWE Edition
Released 04.02.12
Stefan Fatsis, Josh Levin, and Mike Pesca talk about the differences between the men’s and women’s NCAA Tournaments.
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Hang Up and Listen: The Ask for the Popsicle Edition
Released 03.26.12
Stefan Fatsis, Josh Levin, and Mike Pesca discuss the all-powerhouse Final Four and Kentucky’s dominance.
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Hang Up and Listen: The Lots of Crying in Basketball Edition
Released 03.19.12
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 ...
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Hang Up and Listen: The Bracketology-ology Edition
Released 03.12.12
Stefan Fatsis, Josh Levin, and Mike Pesca discuss the March Madness selection process and strategies on how to fill out your bracket.
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Hang Up and Listen: The Cash for Killshots Edition
Released 03.05.12
Stefan Fatsis, Josh Levin, and Mike Pesca discuss the New Orleans Saints’ bounty scheme with ex-NFL safety Nick Ferguson.
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Hang Up and Listen: The How Reasonable Is Your Doubt Edition
Released 02.27.12
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 th...
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Hang Up and Listen: The Wide World of Slurs Edition
Released 02.21.12
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.
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Hang Up and Listen: The Stop the Linsanity Edition
Released 02.13.12
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.
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Hang Up and Listen: The Tumbling Indecisively to Glory Edition
Released 02.06.12
Stefan Fatsis, Josh Levin, and Mike Pesca discuss the Giants’ Super Bowl win over the Patriots.
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Hang Up and Listen: The Rhodes to Nowhere Edition
Released 01.30.12
Stefan Fatsis, Josh Levin, and Mike Pesca discuss the Australian Open with Sports Illustrated’s S.L.
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Hang Up and Listen: The Famous Last Words Edition
Released 01.23.12
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 Sara...
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Hang Up and Listen: The Live From New York Edition
Released 01.18.12
In a special live show, Stefan Fatsis, Josh Levin, and Mike Pesca talk about the Giants’ surprising run and Tim Tebow’s downfall.
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Hang Up and Listen: The Live From New York Edition Q&A
Released 01.18.12
Stefan Fatsis, Josh Levin, and Mike Pesca take listeners' questions after their live show at New York's City Winery.
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Hang Up and Listen: The Tide Rolls the Honey Badger Edition
Released 01.10.12
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 hone...
