By Hook or By Rook

The boys are back and livelier than ever. They kick things off debating which alcoholic drinks would instantly turn them off if a woman ordered them, and from there the show takes a surprisingly heartfelt turn. Inspired by the recent ESPN GameDay feature on Georgia tight end Lawson Luckie and his younger brother battling FoxG1 syndrome, the guys open up and share their favorite heartwarming sports stories. You will hear tales of redemption, players giving back, incredible family moments, and an unforgettable story about an NFL player and current assistant coach finally finding his birth father after more than forty years. From there it is Nailed It, where listeners once again have a chance to qualify for the 2026 Vegas trip with the crew. Then it is time for Hot Takes. Pat goes in on some recent brutal officiating and makes his case for expanded video overturns. He also sparks a debate about the pros and cons of in-game betting. Bill brings some exciting news about the local girls soccer team he coaches and celebrates a recent Mariners free agent signing. And Bierman unleashes a classic rant on what he calls one of the dumbest sports ever created, Chess Boxing, after seeing it featured on Sixty Minutes. Pat and Eric also lock in the official stakes for their IU football Final Four bet and the guys roll into Stone Cold Locks with nine more picks that could help you cash some tickets. They wrap up with a musical Top Five, ranking their favorite individual singers and artists of all time. Names like Bob Dylan, Garth Brooks, Taylor Swift, and Neil Young all make appearances, with a few surprises along the way. It is another classic, entertaining episode filled with sports, betting insight, laughs, pop culture, and plenty of detours. If that is your vibe, you are in the right place.