"Hosts Alex Kirshner, Lindsay Gibbs, and Ben Lindbergh recap NFL conference championship weekend, where the Patriots braved a blizzard better than the Broncos, and Sam Darnold proved that resurrected quarterbacks really can win it all. Later, they get into Trinity Rodman's three-year NWSL deal that keeps her in D.C., but has caught the ire of the players' union. The panel wraps with a breakdown of the Mets' busy offseason and whether they can actually come out on top in 2026."
"On the bonus episode, available exclusively for Slate Plus members, the panel discusses Alex Honnold's white-knuckle climb of the Taipei 101 tower live on Netflix. 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."
Patriots navigated a blizzard more effectively than the Broncos during the NFL conference championships. Sam Darnold demonstrated that quarterbacks who revive their careers can still lead teams to victory. Trinity Rodman signed a three-year NWSL deal that keeps her in D.C. but has drawn criticism from the players' union. The Mets underwent a busy offseason focused on contention for 2026. A bonus episode examines Alex Honnold’s live Taipei 101 climb on Netflix. Slate Plus offers weekly bonus episodes and ad-free listening, with subscription options on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or slate.com/hangupplus. Production credits include Kevin Bendis and Patrick Fort.
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