Hooks, Hits & Headlocks

About Hooks, Hits & Headlocks

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.

Publisher

Chad Stephenson Tony Crabtree

Category

sports

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

7 Apr 2025

Latest episode

23 Jan 2026

Latest episodes

30 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   23 Jan 2026

   “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 period, delaying rankings until they actually mean something, restructuring Rivalry Week and conference championships, and putting the national title back on New Year's Day where it belongs. I also tackle the chaos of the transfer portal and coaching carousel — and why both should stay closed until the season is officially over. This isn't just a rant. It's a plan.And it fixes a lot of what's dragging the sport down. Tune in and decide for yourself — is this the reset college football needs?

2. 

   21 Jan 2026

   “Big Ten Built Different: Indiana Wins It All, SEC Exposed”

   The host analyzes college football's shifting power dynamics, highlighting Indiana's national championship win as evidence of the Big Ten's ascendance and the SEC's declining dominance.

3. 

   19 Nov 2025

   Ranking Reaction Show: CFB Top 25 Breakdown

   Chad provides immediate reactions and analysis of the latest college football Top 25 rankings, offering a passionate perspective for dedicated fans.

Who has been a guest on Hooks, Hits & Headlocks

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Brandon Grice
• Todd Reichard
• Crystal Grice
• Jane Doe
• Hulk Hogan

Podcast Authority Score: 17 / 100

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Quality

34

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

0