Stefan Fatsis

Stefan Fatsis is the author of Word Freak and A Few Seconds of Panic, a regular guest on NPR's All Things Considered, and a panelist on Hang Up and Listen.

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Jan. 26 2015 5:06 PMHang Up and Listen: The Good Sport, Bad Sport EditionSlate’s sports podcast on Deflategate. Plus, interviews with Super Bowl photographer John Biever and tennis player Tim Smyczek.Stefan Fatsis, Josh Levin, and Mike Pesca

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Jan. 15 2015 1:33 PMPractical? Or Meddling, Very Busy, and Impertinent?The evolution of Merriam-Webster's most looked-up word, pragmatic(al).Anne Marie Lindemann and Stefan Fatsis

Culturebox

Jan. 12 2015 11:56 PMThe Definition of a DictionaryMerriam-Webster is revising its most authoritative tome for the digital age. But in an era of twerking and trolling, what should a dictionary look like? (And do we even need one?)Stefan Fatsis

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Jan. 5 2015 4:27 PMHang Up and Listen: The Great Scott EditionSlate’s sports podcast on the NFL and college football playoffs and the death of ESPN’s Stuart Scott. Stefan Fatsis, Josh Levin, and Mike Pesca

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Dec. 22 2014 7:08 PMHang Up and Listen: The Inside the NBA Insider EditionSlate’s sports podcast on Kentucky basketball, the future of sports television, and Yahoo’s Adrian Wojnarowski.Stefan Fatsis, Josh Levin, and Mike Pesca

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Dec. 8 2014 6:05 PMHang Up and Listen: The Transactions vs. Transgressions EditionSlate’s sports podcast on the college football playoff, UAB cutting its football team, and Robert Lipsyte’s tenure as ESPN’s ombudsman. Stefan Fatsis, Josh Levin, and Mike Pesca

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Nov. 24 2014 9:17 PMHang Up and Listen: The Beckham Doesn’t Need Stickum EditionSlate’s sports podcast on Odell Beckham Jr.’s amazing catch, painkiller usage in the NFL, and Adrian Peterson’s extended suspension.Stefan Fatsis, Josh Levin, and Mike Pesca

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Nov. 18 2014 5:40 PMThe Superfest East, Live in Brooklyn EditionSlate’s mega-podcast on Obama’s immigration reform push, the rise of emoji, and Adam Silver’s call to legalize sports betting.Emily Bazelon, John Dickerson, Stefan Fatsis, Dan Kois, Josh Levin, Stephen Metcalf, Mike Pesca, David Plotz, Dana Stevens, and Julia Turner

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Nov. 3 2014 5:14 PMHang Up and Listen: The SEC Ganks Noobs EditionSlate’s sports podcast on ESPN and SEC bias, Lauren Hill’s inspirational moment, and the rise of e-sports.Stefan Fatsis and Josh Levin

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Oct. 20 2014 4:40 PMHang Up and Listen: The Whimsy Watch EditionSlate’s sports podcast on the World Series, the ethics of sports biometrics, and Bob Ryan’s new book, Scribe.Stefan Fatsis, Josh Levin, and Mike Pesca

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Oct. 13 2014 4:55 PMHang Up and Listen: The Flaccid Hagiographic Concatenation EditionSlate’s sports podcast on Fox’s baseball broadcasting experiment, Todd Gurley’s suspension, and gymnast Simone Biles.Stefan Fatsis, Josh Levin, and Mike Pesca

Gaming

Sept. 30 2014 7:35 PMWho Owns Scrabble’s Word List?Hasbro says the list of playable words belongs to the company. Players beg to differ.Stefan Fatsis

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Sept. 22 2014 5:20 PMHang Up and Listen: The What Are We Going to Do With These People? EditionSlate’s sports podcast on the NFL and domestic violence, Jameis Winston and Hope Solo, and the baseball pennant races.Stefan Fatsis, Josh Levin, and Mike Pesca

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Sept. 15 2014 5:10 PMHang Up and Listen: The Will Goodell Go? EditionSlate’s sports podcast on another terrible week for the NFL, U.S. domination of the basketball World Cup, and Jon Bois’ Breaking Madden series.Stefan Fatsis, Josh Levin, and Mike Pesca

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Sept. 2 2014 4:36 PMHang Up and Listen: The Jerry Loves Johnny EditionSlate’s sports podcast on college football’s neutral-site money grab, Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones, and the U.S. Open.Stefan Fatsis, Josh Levin, and Mike Pesca

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Jan. 20 2015 5:00 PMHang Up and Listen: The Deflated Balls EditionSlate’s sports podcast on the NFL playoffs, how the Super Bowl gets produced, and the NHL at midseason.Stefan Fatsis, Josh Levin, and Mike Pesca

Culturebox

Jan. 13 2015 6:10 PMWhat Does “Unabridged” Even Mean Anymore?And four other questions Lexicon Valley’s Mike Vuolo asked Stefan Fatsis about his piece on the remaking of the Merriam-Webster dictionary.Stefan Fatsis and Mike Vuolo

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Jan. 12 2015 4:55 PMHang Up and Listen: The Football Move EditionSlate’s sports podcast on Dez Bryant’s disputed catch, the NBA’s surprising Hawks and Pistons, and the first free ascent of El Capitan’s Dawn Wall.Stefan Fatsis, Josh Levin, and Mike Pesca

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Dec. 29 2014 5:31 PMHang Up and Listen: The Troubleshooter, the Faluter, and the Kid EditionSlate’s sports podcast takes your questions in a special year-end call-in show.Stefan Fatsis, Josh Levin, and Mike Pesca

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Dec. 15 2014 5:05 PMHang Up and Listen: The I Love It When a Plan Comes Together EditionSlate’s sports podcast on Kobe Bryant, baseball’s winter meetings, and cheerleaders suing NFL teams. Stefan Fatsis, Josh Levin, and Mike Pesca

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Dec. 1 2014 5:43 PMHang Up and Listen: The Rice Reinstated EditionSlate’s sports podcast on an arbitrator’s repudiation of Roger Goodell, the injury-riddled careers of Derrick Rose and RG3, and the tragic death of cricket player Phillip Hughes.Stefan Fatsis, Josh Levin, and Mike Pesca

Culture Gabfest

Nov. 19 2014 10:36 AMBattle of the Slate Podcast Empire!Emily Bazelon, John Dickerson, Stefan Fatsis, Dan Kois, Josh Levin, Stephen Metcalf, Mike Pesca, David Plotz, Dana Stevens, and Julia Turner

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Nov. 10 2014 5:16 PMHang Up and Listen: The Whore No More EditionSlate’s sports podcast on LeBron’s return to Cleveland, the NFL in London, and ESPN’s documentary Brothers in Exile.Stefan Fatsis, Josh Levin, and Mike Pesca

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Oct. 27 2014 5:16 PMHang Up and Listen: The Greatest Bull in History EditionSlate’s sports podcast on the World Series, the University of North Carolina academic scandal, and Bushwacker’s retirement.Stefan Fatsis, Josh Levin, and Mike Pesca

Sports Nut

Oct. 15 2014 2:06 PMThe Fans Are on the Field!A history of celebratory field-storming in baseball, from the 1920s to today.Stefan Fatsis and Christian Lesperance

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Oct. 9 2014 4:55 PMHang Up and Listen: The Live at Galapagos EditionSlate’s sports podcast on the baseball playoffs, the NBA’s big TV deal, and Roy Blount Jr.’s About Three Bricks Shy of a Load.Stefan Fatsis, Josh Levin, and Mike Pesca

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Sept. 29 2014 4:26 PMHang Up and Listen: The These Are My Bosses EditionSlate’s sports podcast on ESPN suspending Bill Simmons, the Kansas City Royals making the playoffs, and Brady Hoke mishandling a possible concussion.Stefan Fatsis, Josh Levin, and Mike Pesca

Sports Nut

Sept. 15 2014 9:05 PMGiving Up on GoodellHow the NFL lost the trust of its most loyal reporters.Stefan Fatsis

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Sept. 8 2014 6:49 PMHang Up and Listen: The Ravens Cut Rice EditionSlate’s sports podcast on Ray Rice, the Atlanta Hawks owner’s email, and the worst high school quarterback ever.Stefan Fatsis, Josh Levin, and Mike Pesca

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Aug. 25 2014 5:14 PMHang Up and Listen: The All’s Fair in Love and WAR EditionSlate’s sports podcast on the value of the NFL preseason, Alex Gordon’s unlikely MVP candidacy, and Kevin Love’s move to Cleveland.Stefan Fatsis, Josh Levin, and Mike Pesca