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Hot Takedown is the weekly sports podcast from FiveThirtyEight. On it, the crew uses numbers to dissect the week in sports, taking down some silly hot takes in the process.

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    • 4.7 • 152 Ratings

Hot Takedown is the weekly sports podcast from FiveThirtyEight. On it, the crew uses numbers to dissect the week in sports, taking down some silly hot takes in the process.

    All Podcasts Are Political

    All Podcasts Are Political

    In an election special, Hot Takedown explores the influence of politics on sports, and how money from sports makes its way into politics.

    • 55 min
    Belichick Is Fresh Out Of Magic

    Belichick Is Fresh Out Of Magic

    Hot Takedown discusses the World Series so far and the divergent fortunes of the Patriots and the Buccaneers.  Plus: a sartorial tour through championship patches in the Rabbit Hole.

    • 56 min
    More Moneyball, More Problems?

    More Moneyball, More Problems?

    Hot Takedown discusses all things World Series: how the Dodgers and the Rays got here and who we think will win.

    • 53 min
    The Lakers Burst The Heat's Bubble

    The Lakers Burst The Heat's Bubble

    Hot Takedown discusses the NBA finals and the MLB postseason. Plus: a Rabbit Hole with its own mascots. 

    • 53 min
    Bill O'Brien Set His Own Hot Seat On Fire

    Bill O'Brien Set His Own Hot Seat On Fire

    Hot Takedown talks about the teams struggling in the NFL and about the excellent WNBA finals. Plus: a championship ring Rabbit Hole.

    • 54 min
    MLB’s Sweet Sixteen

    MLB’s Sweet Sixteen

    Hot Takedown previews baseball’s unusual postseason as well as the NBA finals. Plus: a southern-fried hockey Rabbit Hole.

    • 53 min

Customer Reviews

4.7 out of 5
152 Ratings

152 Ratings

phil417 ,

One of my favorite podcast shows of all time!!

I look forward to Tuesday’s every week. I love the analytics based sport talk, mixed with interesting sports takes, and lovable personalities. I really connect with the host Sara Ziegler, as she knows what it’s like to be a fan of a heart wrenching team and handles that pains that brings with grace. (Go twins)

Dilk Barber ,

Smart Commentary

Sara Ziegler is from South Dakota. Five stars.

RoslindaleSean ,

Love the show

Do you guys think the refs in the NBA are worse, or do you think that there are just more people watching the games? I feel like I’m seeing more complaints than usual.

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