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Hosted by Chad Stephenson Tony Crabtree · sports · EN-US
Hooks, Hits & Headlocks is a high-energy sports podcast that covers the worlds of fishing, football, wrestling, and a wide array of other sports at the professional, college, and high school levels. Hosted by passionate sports enthusiasts Chad Stephenson, the show delivers in-depth discussions, expert analysis, and lively debates on everything from the latest gridiron matchups to the biggest wrestling showdowns and top fishing hotspots. Whether you're a die-hard sports fan or just enjoy great conversation, Hooks, Hits & Headlocks has something for everyone.
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Signup to Generate a PitchHooks, Hits & Headlocks is a high-energy sports podcast that covers the worlds of fishing, football, wrestling, and a wide array of other sports at the professional, college, and high school levels.
Hooks, Hits & Headlocks is hosted by Chad Stephenson Tony Crabtree. The show has published 30 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "“Fixing College Football: Bowls, Rankings, and Respect for the Game”" (23 January 2026, 21 minutes), "“Big Ten Built Different: Indiana Wins It All, SEC Exposed”" (21 January 2026, 21 minutes), and "Ranking Reaction Show: CFB Top 25 Breakdown" (19 November 2025, 32 minutes).
Hooks, Hits & Headlocks publishes roughly a few times a week, with episodes averaging 30 minutes across 30 episodes.
Booking probability for Hooks, Hits & Headlocks is 22%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Hooks, Hits & Headlocks requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Hooks, Hits & Headlocks's contact route on record: verified email.
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Chad Stephenson Tony Crabtree hosts Hooks, Hits & Headlocks, a sports podcast with 30 episodes published.
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Hooks, Hits & Headlocks
College football is broken — and it's not just about NIL or the transfer portal. It's the timing, the structure, and the lack of respect for the season itself. In this episode, I lay out a full blueprint to fix...
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College football has a new power structure. Indiana's national championship victory is proof that the Big Ten now sits on top of the sport. I dive into how Big Ten programs are setting the standard, why the SEC hype no...
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Chad reacts to the latest CFB Top 25, bringing the heat with bold opinions, sharp analysis, and the perspective of a lifelong sports guy who calls it like he sees it. If you love college football, this is your spot.
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The College Football Playoff rankings are out — and you already know there's drama. Who's overrated? Who got snubbed? And who's actually built for December and January? I'm breaking down every contender, every...
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In this continuation, Chad Stephenson sits back down with Coaches Brandon, Todd, and Crystal Grice for more laughs, lessons, and locker-room stories from the world of college bowling. From recruiting to rivalries, this...
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Host Chad Stephenson sits down with Head Coach Brandon Grice , who leads both the men's and women's college bowling teams, along with Women's Coach Todd Reichard and JV Coach Crystal Grice . Together, they break down...
t's a packed week in sports, and Chad Stephenson is breaking it all down on Hooks, Hits & Headlocks! The high school football playoffs kick off across Michigan, with district semifinal battles that'll define local...
The stage is set for the 121st World Series — the Toronto Blue Jays and the Los Angeles Dodgers are ready to battle for baseball's biggest prize! Join me Chad Stephenson as I break down every angle of this epic...
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Welcome back to Hooks, Hits & Headlocks , your go-to source for college football highlights, analysis, and playoff drama. What a Saturday it was — the Top 10 saw upsets, statement wins, and playoff hopes hanging...
Episode #20
Week 8: Rivalries, Rankings & Playoff Chaos In this episode of Hooks, Hits & Headlocks , we dive into a pivotal Week 8 across the Cascades Conference, where rivalries heat up and playoff hopes hang by a thread. From...
This week, we dive headfirst into a wild weekend of football across the college and NFL landscape. From shocking upsets and powerhouse performances in the NCAA to clutch finishes and statement wins in the pros, no team...
Episode #15
College football delivered absolute chaos, the NFL has no unbeaten teams left, and the MLB playoff picture is red-hot — the road to the World Series just got serious.
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This week on Hook Hits & Headlights , Chad rides solo to break down a packed football weekend. Michigan and Michigan State flexed their dominance on Saturday, the Lions made a statement win over Chicago on Sunday, and...
Episode #12
In this episode, I cover the Detroit Lions' season opener, break down the Michigan vs. Oklahoma matchup, share my experience at the Michigan State football game, and talk about my weekend traveling as an umpire for...
Episode #8
“In this episode, I break down why I think the SEC is overrated and how the media fuels the hype around them.”
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This is a special episode of Hooks hits & Headlocks … and today, “We're talking about the icon. The legend. The immortal— Hulk Hogan .”
Episode #5
In Part Two of this episode, I'm still joined by special guest Rob Gilbert as we dive into his Biggills Sports Cards business and more.
In Part 1 of this episode, special guest Rob Gilbert joins me as we dive into the top stories and other hot topics happening right now in WWE.
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