The Not a Victory Cigar Edition




Hang Up and Listen show

Summary: <a href="https://twitter.com/stefanfatsis">Stefan Fatsis</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/josh_levin">Josh Levin</a> are joined by <a href="https://twitter.com/SherwoodStrauss">Ethan Sherwood Strauss</a> to preview the NBA Finals. They also talk with <a href="https://twitter.com/CharlesPPierce">Charles P. Pierce</a> about the legacy of writer Frank Deford, and <a href="https://twitter.com/danengber">Daniel Engber</a> joins for a conversation about our favorite non-famous athletes.<br><br>NBA Finals (1:54): A conversation with Ethan Strauss about what to look out for in the third consecutive finals matchup between the Warriors and Cavs. What will Golden State do in crunch time? Will Draymond Green kick anyone?<br><br>Frank Deford (21:25): Charles P. Pierce, who worked with Deford at <em>Sports Illustrated</em> and <em>The National</em>, talks about what made him a great writer and reminisces about his favorite Deford stories.<br><br>Non-famous athletes (40:10): Daniel Engber discusses his obsession with Mets utility player Keith Miller, and we talk about our listeners’ favorite non-superstars.<br><br>Afterballs (56:50)<br><br>More information at <a href="http://slate.com/hangup">slate.com/hangup</a>