Hanging Up and Listening
Summary
In the finale of Hang Up and Listen, hosts Alex Kirshner, Lindsay Gibbs, and Ben Lindberg reflect on the show’s legacy and discuss current sports news, including Rory McIlroy’s Masters win, the WNBA draft, and the Diana Russini scandal. They also address Tottenham’s relegation battle and the end of the Crosby-Ovechkin rivalry. The episode concludes with a segment featuring predictions from past guests about the future of sports over the next 17 years.
Topics discussed
Finale introduction and host future projects
The decline of generalist sports podcasts
Rory McIlroy's second consecutive Masters win
Crosby and Ovechkin rivalry and Penguins resurgence
NBA Play-in tournament and Charlotte Hornets
Sports media ethics and influencer culture
WNBA draft and Azzi Fudd's selection by Dallas
Tottenham Hotspur's relegation battle
Guest predictions for the next 17 years in sports
Host predictions: College sports, LGBTQ+ rights, and space
Historical predictions review and final farewell
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