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Hooks, Hits & Headlocks
by Chad Stephenson Tony Crabtree
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.
Episodes
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“Fixing College Football: Bowls, Rankings, and Respect for the Game”
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 college football from top to bottom: moving bowl games to create a real evaluation...
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“Big Ten Built Different: Indiana Wins It All, SEC Exposed”
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 longer matches reality, and what this shift means for the future of college...
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Ranking Reaction Show: CFB Top 25 Breakdown
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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Ranking the Chaos: College Football Playoff Breakdown
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 surprise, and every team that's fooling the committee. No bias, no politics — just real...
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“Behind the Lanes, Part 2: Building Champions On and Off the Lanes”
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 episode keeps the momentum rolling with energy, honesty, and heart.
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:Part 1 of Behind the Lanes: Inside the College Bowling Program with Coaches Brandon, Crystal & Todd”
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 what it takes to build a winning culture, develop student-athletes, and keep both...
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Playoff Fever: Football & the Fall Classic Collide
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 legacies. We dive into matchups like Michigan Center vs. Romulus, Napoleon vs....
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“The 2025 World Series Preview: Blue Jays vs. Dodgers — Legacy vs. Destiny”
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 matchup — from how each team got here to the key players who could decide it all. Can...
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College Football Weekend Recap
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 by a thread for several teams. Let's break it all down.”
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Friday Night Lights
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 Addison battling Hanover-Horton's playoff push to Columbia Central fighting for...
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Early morning talks
Lets talk sports
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"Gridiron Chaos: College Shakeups & NFL Showdowns"
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 was safe. We break down the marquee matchups, analyze what the results mean...
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“College Chaos, NFL Shockers & October Heat”
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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Weekend Recap, Key Injuries & Monday Night Preview
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 the NFL delivered chaos with upsets, nail-biters, and some serious injury...
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“From the Gridiron to the Diamond”
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 softball.
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Football
this week in football
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The SEC is overrated
“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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Hulk Hogan
This is a special episode of Hooks hits & Headlocks… and today, “We're talking about the icon. The legend. The immortal—Hulk Hogan.”
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Rob Gilbert Returns for Part Two
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.
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Breaking Down WWE with Special Guest Rob Gilbert
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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Umpiring travel ball
In today's episode, we take a closer look at the challenges and insights of umpiring in the travel ball scene.
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Game 1 Of the WCWS WCWS Championship
"This episode, we're diving into the action from Game One of the WCWS Championship — the stakes are high and the heat is on!"
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Women's College World Series (WCWS) semifinals.
The Women's College World Series has reached its climax with an all-Texas showdown in Oklahoma City. Texas Tech stunned four-time defending champions Oklahoma with a dramatic 3-2 walk-off victory, ending the Sooners' bid for a fifth consecutive title. Star pitcher NiJaree Canady, a transfer from...
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WCWS Day 3
today we talk about another great day ogf softball
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2025 WCWS
A look at day one of the WCWS.
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NCAA softball and bowling
“In this episode, we dive into the NCAA Softball Tournament and also cover the latest in the world of bowling.”
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NCAA conference softball tournaments.”
“In this episode of Hooks, Hits & Headlocks, we're diving into the NCAA conference softball tournaments.”
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PBA, Baseball, softball & WM 41
“On this episode of Hook's Hits & Headlocks, we're diving into the PBA, breaking down Major League Baseball action, spotlighting NCAA softball, and looking ahead to WrestleMania 41!”
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College bowling
“In this episode, we're spotlighting four standout programs—Concordia College, Olive College, Jackson College, and Spring River University—as we celebrate their remarkable achievements in bowling this year.”
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Remembering George Foreman
“In this episode, we honor the incredible life and legacy of the late, great George Foreman.”
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
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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Chad Stephenson Tony Crabtree
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Hooks, Hits & Headlocks currently has 30 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.
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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,...
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Hooks, Hits & Headlocks is created and hosted by Chad Stephenson Tony Crabtree.
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