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A weekly sports discussion from Slate. Get more Hang Up and Listen with Slate Plus! Join for weekly bonus episodes of Hang Up and Listen and ad-free listening on all your favorite Slate podcasts. Subscribe from the Hang Up and Listen show page on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, or visit slate.com/hangupplus for access wherever you listen.

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Bill’s Chapel Hill Spill

Hosts Alex Kirshner, Ben Lindbergh, and Lindsay Gibbs discuss college football’s wild week one, including Bill Belichick’s disastrous debut with the Tar Heels and Arch Manning’s early struggles. They dissect the baffling Micah Parsons trade, and later welcome Syracuse sports management professor Lindsey Darvin to explore whether the world of video gaming is boosting women's sports. Finally, Ben has an Afterball on, “unwritten rules” in tennis, and their effect on the U.S. Open. On the bonus episode available exclusively for Slate Plus members, the hosts pick their NFL ‘roses, buds, and thorns ' ahead of week one. Chapel Hill Bill (2:28): Laid an egg Micah Parsons (18:13): Jerry Jones traded away his star to turn the spotlight on himself, once again. Women’s Sports Video Games (33:02): Are e-sports becoming more inclusive? Afterballs (55:46): Ben on tennis’ unwritten rules. (Note: time codes are only accurate for Slate Plus members, who listen ad-free.) Get more Hang Up and Listen with Slate Plus! Join for weekly bonus episodes of Hang Up and Listen and ad-free listening on all your favorite Slate podcasts. Subscribe from the Hang Up and Listen show page on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, or visit slate.com/hangupplus for access wherever you listen. You can email us at hangup@slate.com. Podcast production and editing by Kevin Bendis, with production assistance from Patrick Fort. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1h 15m
1 DAY AGO • SLATE PLUS ONLY

Bill’s Chapel Hill Spill

Hosts Alex Kirshner, Ben Lindbergh, and Lindsay Gibbs discuss college football’s wild week one, including Bill Belichick’s disastrous debut with the Tar Heels and Arch Manning’s early struggles. They dissect the baffling Micah Parsons trade, and later welcome Syracuse sports management professor Lindsey Darvin to explore whether the world of video gaming is boosting women's sports. Finally, Ben has an Afterball on, “unwritten rules” in tennis, and their effect on the U.S. Open. On the bonus episode available exclusively for Slate Plus members, the hosts pick their NFL ‘roses, buds, and thorns ' ahead of week one. Chapel Hill Bill (2:28): Laid an egg Micah Parsons (18:13): Jerry Jones traded away his star to turn the spotlight on himself, once again. Women’s Sports Video Games (33:02): Are e-sports becoming more inclusive? Afterballs (55:46): Ben on tennis’ unwritten rules. (Note: time codes are only accurate for Slate Plus members, who listen ad-free.) Get more Hang Up and Listen with Slate Plus! Join for weekly bonus episodes of Hang Up and Listen and ad-free listening on all your favorite Slate podcasts. Subscribe from the Hang Up and Listen show page on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, or visit slate.com/hangupplus for access wherever you listen. You can email us at hangup@slate.com. Podcast production and editing by Kevin Bendis, with production assistance from Patrick Fort.

1h 12m
1 DAY AGO · BONUS • SLATE PLUS ONLY

Bonus: Our NFL Week One Preview

In this week’s Hang Up and Listen bonus episode, hosts Alex Kirshner, Lindsay Gibbs, and Ben Lindbergh play ‘Rose, Bud, Thurn,’ once again, dissecting their expectations for the new NFL season. This episode is for Slate Plus members. Join now to unlock it—plus weekly Hang Up and Listen bonus episodes and ad-free listening across all your favorite Slate podcasts. Subscribe from the Hang Up and Listen show page on ⁠Apple Podcasts⁠ or ⁠Spotify⁠, or visit ⁠slate.com/hangupplus⁠ for access wherever you listen.

22 min
26 AUG · BONUS • SLATE PLUS ONLY

Bonus: The Lynx Return to the Top

In this week’s Hang Up and Listen bonus episode, hosts Alex Kirshner, Lindsay Gibbs, and Ben Lindbergh examine Napheesa Collier’s MVP-level season and the Minnesota Lynx's return to domination in the WNBA. This episode is for Slate Plus members. Join now to unlock it—plus weekly Hang Up and Listen bonus episodes and ad-free listening across all your favorite Slate podcasts. Subscribe from the Hang Up and Listen show page on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, or visit slate.com/hangupplus for access wherever you listen.

11 min
25 AUG

ESPN Gambles on Streaming

Hosts Alex Kirshner, Ben Lindbergh, and Lindsay Gibbs discuss ESPN’s new $30-a-month streaming service, and the media giant’s attempt to maintain a streaming service without cutting off its cable cash cow. The panel then welcomes the New Yorker staff writer Louisa Thomas to review the U.S. Open’s revamped mixed doubles event. They also weigh in on Anthony Richardson and the Colts’ decision to bench their young quarterback ahead of the regular season. On the bonus episode available exclusively for Slate Plus members, the hosts look at the Minnesota Lynx and Napheesa Colliers' return to WNBA dominance. ESPN Plus (4:19): The broadcaster’s bet on streaming. Mixed Doubles (22:10): The U.S. Open's newest competition was mostly a success. Anthony Richardson (41:47): Are NFL teams giving young quarterbacks enough of a shot? (Note: time codes are only accurate for Slate Plus members, who listen ad-free.) Get more Hang Up and Listen with Slate Plus! Join for weekly bonus episodes of Hang Up and Listen and ad-free listening on all your favorite Slate podcasts. Subscribe from the Hang Up and Listen show page on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, or visit slate.com/hangupplus for access wherever you listen. You can email us at hangup@slate.com. Podcast production and editing by Kevin Bendis, with production assistance from Patrick Fort. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1h 1m
18 AUG

Stalkers: A Hidden Threat to Athletes

Hosts Alex Kirshner, Ben Lindbergh, and Lindsay Gibbs speak to the Athletic’s Carson Kessler about her recent investigative series on the rise of stalking in sports. The panel then previews the upcoming college football season before welcoming golf journalist Brendan Porath to break down the Ryder Cup and the drama around Keegan Bradley potentially being the first player-captain since the early 1960s. On the bonus episode available exclusively for Slate Plus members, Ben explains how the Milwaukee Brewers unexpectedly became the best team in baseball. Sports Stalkers (3:50): The chilling rise in disturbing fan behavior. CFB preview (23:30): What we love and hate going into week zero. Ryder Cup (50:48): Is Keegan Bradley teeing up to fail? (Note: time codes are only accurate for Slate Plus members, who listen ad-free.) Get more Hang Up and Listen with Slate Plus! Join for weekly bonus episodes of Hang Up and Listen and ad-free listening on all your favorite Slate podcasts. Subscribe from the Hang Up and Listen show page on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, or visit slate.com/hangupplus for access wherever you listen. You can email us at hangup@slate.com. Podcast production and editing by Kevin Bendis, with production assistance from Patrick Fort. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1h 13m
18 AUG · BONUS • SLATE PLUS ONLY

Bonus: How the Brewers Became the Best

In this week’s Hang Up and Listen bonus episode, hosts Alex Kirchner and Lindsay Gibbs ask Ben Lindbergh what's led to the Milwaukee Brewers rise to the best record in baseball. This episode is for Slate Plus members. Join now to unlock it—plus weekly Hang Up and Listen bonus episodes and ad-free listening across all your favorite Slate podcasts. Subscribe from the Hang Up and Listen show page on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, or visit slate.com/hangupplus for access wherever you listen.

15 min
12 AUG · BONUS • SLATE PLUS ONLY

Bonus: Don’t Bet On the Chiefs

In this week’s Hang Up and Listen bonus episode, hosts Alex Kirchner, Ben Lindbergh, and Lindsay Gibbs look to Vegas and unpack why Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs' odds of returning to glory at the Super Bowl are at their lowest point yet. This episode is for Slate Plus members. Join now to unlock it—plus weekly Hang Up and Listen bonus episodes and ad-free listening across all your favorite Slate podcasts. Subscribe from the Hang Up and Listen show page on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, or visit slate.com/hangupplus for access wherever you listen.

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A weekly sports discussion from Slate. Get more Hang Up and Listen with Slate Plus! Join for weekly bonus episodes of Hang Up and Listen and ad-free listening on all your favorite Slate podcasts. Subscribe from the Hang Up and Listen show page on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, or visit slate.com/hangupplus for access wherever you listen.