The Lions Are Winners

Hang Up and Listen

EpisodeJan 17, 20241h 21m

The Lions Are Winners

Hang Up and Listen

EpisodeJan 17, 20241h 21m

Joel Anderson, Stefan Fatsis, and Josh Levin discuss the opening weekend of the NFL playoffs. They also talk about the departures of coaching legends Nick Saban, Bill Belichick, and Pete Carroll. Finally, Ben Rothenberg joins to discuss his new biography of tennis star Naomi Osaka. NFL playoffs (3:17): How did the Detroit Lions franchise turn itself around? Saban, Belichick, and Carroll (26:03): What do these coaching greats have in common and how do they differ from each other? Osaka (48:09): A deep dive into a modern sports icon. Afterball (1:14:22): Remembering Chris Laskowski. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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