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| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 742 | Founded | 16 years ago |
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Hosts Alex Kirshner, Lindsay Gibbs, and Ben Lindbergh are joined by Nate Silver, founder of FiveThirtyEight and Silver Bulletin, to discuss his new NFL prediction model “ELWAY” and what it reveals about an unpredictable football league. Later in the ... more
Hosts Alex Kirshner, Lindsay Gibbs, and Ben Lindbergh are joined by the Times’s Martyn Ziegler to explain the ripple effects of the Gaza ceasefire on UEFA and Israeli soccer. Then, The New York Times sports reporter Ken Belson joins to unravel the co... more
Hosts Alex Kirshner, Lindsay Gibbs, and Ben Lindbergh speak to Slate’s Nitish Pahwa about prediction markets and the legally gray future of gambling. Then they turn to college football and Bill Belichick’s messy start at UNC. The panel wraps with a d... more
Hosts Alex Kirshner, Ben Lindbergh, and Lindsay Gibbs speak to Fried Egg Golf’s Kevin Van Valkenburg about the American crowds, President, and golf lapses at the Ryder Cup. Ben previews the MLB playoffs, and the hosts discuss the purchase of Electron... more
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This group of new hosts do not measure up to the older group of hosts in any way. I have looked forward to Mondays for years and now I have unsubscribed.
I've listened to the show for years, and just unsubscribed. It's not the new hosts' fault but I'm not the audience they’re looking for. I’m interested in the WNBA but I’m also interested in other sports and it feels like the WNBA is its primary focus. Again, shows are entitled to cover what they want how they want and I'm entitled to take a pass. Best of luck, Hang Up crew.
I unsubscribed after listening for 10 years. New hosts, especially Lindsay (CONSTANTLY laughing), a big drop off from prior hosts.
Joel was the best. Not sure I will continue listening to to slate podcasts anymore
I really wanted to keep listening because I liked the old hosts but I just can’t. Alex laughs at everything she says (even when not remotely funny), and everything Ben says sounds like a speech he’s written out in advance. Alex is good. But that’s about it.
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This podcast engages listeners with a wide range of discussions centered around sports, politics, and the media intersection. Topics often include detailed analysis of significant events in college football, professional sports, and the latest occurrences that influence various leagues and athletes. Insights into issues like athlete safety, the evolving landscape of women's sports, and perspectives on notable figures in athletics are also prevalent. The discussions are enriched with contributions from various journalists and experts, making it a comprehensive source for sports enthusiasts who appreciate thoughtful analysis alongside the latest sport news. Its unique feature is the exploration of how broader social issues impact sports, prov... more
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