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Hooks & Runs is a podcast about baseball, music and culture. Our podcast includes interviews with news makers in the sports and music world plus commentary from the co-hosts on interesting current and historical events. Hooks & Runs releases a new episodes every Thursday (more or less).

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Joseph Natalicchio is the author of "Baseball's Most Outrageous Promotions: From Wedlock and Headlock Day to Disco Demolition Night" (McFarland 2025), released earlier in December. This is a wonderful book - we discuss everything from Disco Demolitio... more

Big news about the podcast, a look at some early baseball moves and Guns & Roses is going on tour. 

Errata: The Houston Astros missed the playoffs twice since 2015 - in 2016 and in 2025 - not once. Nacagdoches is a town in East Texas, home of Stephe... more

Dave South was the radio voice of Texas A&M Athletics from 1985 to his retirement in 2018. He is the author of "You Saw Me on the Radio: Recollections and Favorite Calls as the Voice of Aggie Athletics" (Texas A&M Univ. Press 2019), which was release... more

This week on the podcast - a bizarre ending to a high school football game, the soon to be expired Collective Bargaining Agreement has baseball fans scrambling to learn about salary caps, and we open another set of baseball cards.

Errata: Greg Maddu... more

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Recent Guests

Joseph Natalicchio
Author of 'Baseball's Most Outrageous Promotions'
McFarland Press
Episode: 274 - "I Thought I'd Given Up the Circus:" Baseball Promotions w/ Joseph Natalicchio
Dave South
Sports radio legend and former voice of Texas A&M Aggie Athletics.
Texas A&M University
Episode: 272 - The Spirit of Radio w/ Dave South
Trenidad Hubbard
Former Major League Baseball player
Episode: 270 - "Second Base? That's My Best Position!" w/ Trenidad Hubbard
Bob Mitchell
Author of 'Ralph Branca and the Meaning of Life'
McFarland Press
Episode: 269 - Ralph Branca: Baseball's Everyman w/ Bob Mitchell
Bill Nowlin
Co-founder of Rounder Records and author of over 100 books
Rounder Records, Society for American Baseball Research
Episode: 268 - Baseball & Music w/ Bill Nowlin
Samuel Barrett
A graduate of the Wendelstad Umpire School and author of 'Orange Crush, The Neglected 1971 Houston Astros'
Huntsville Independent Press
Episode: 267 - The 1971 Astros and the Art of What If w/ Samuel Barrett
Scipio Spinks
Former Major League Baseball pitcher and current head coach of U of H Downtown Gators
University of Houston-Downtown Gators
Episode: 265 - "They All Though I Was Crazy Anyway" w/ Scipio Spinks
Dan Taylor
Award-winning sportsman, broadcaster, and author
Author of "Baseball at the Abyss"
Episode: 263 - The Ty Cobb and Tris Speaker Gambling Scandal of 1926 w/ Dan Taylor
David Krell
Author, historian and speaker.
Episode: 260 - Bo Belinsky: Everything Has a Price w/ David Krell

Hosts

Craig
Co-host with deep passion for baseball and cultural narratives, providing engaging commentary and analysis.
Rex
Co-host known for insightful takes on music and sports with a humorous flair, enhancing the show with lively discussions.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 19 ratings
  • Unique Mix- Like Gumbo

    If you LOVE baseball stats mixed with baseball history…. If you LOVE current music and don’t have time to follow it…If you LOVE the idea of 2 guys just sitten’ around talking, theorizing, predicting and laughing…. Then this is YOUR podcast!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jempurr
    United States4 years ago
  • Entertainment for the ears

    The balance between the two hosts is fantastic, really brings a well rounded discussion to the table.

    HIGHLY RECOMMEND

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Hunter Drew
    United States5 years ago
  • Great Stuff!

    Craig and Eric bring the real on subjects! The top ten list+the great MLB player drafts are golden! Also enjoy the this week anniversary topics as well. Keep up the good work!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Wade P
    United States6 years ago
  • Heath’s review

    This thing is fantastic!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Heath The Awesome One
    United States6 years ago

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Listeners appreciate the seamless blend of baseball stats, history, and music commentary.
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274 - "I Thought I'd Given Up the Circus:" Baseball Promotions w/ Joseph Natalicchio
Q: Is this your first effort at a non-fiction book?
Yes, and I enjoyed the research and storytelling aspects of it.
274 - "I Thought I'd Given Up the Circus:" Baseball Promotions w/ Joseph Natalicchio
Q: How did you get the idea for the book?
I was suggested by my son after writing a different book about forfeits in baseball.
267 - The 1971 Astros and the Art of What If w/ Samuel Barrett
Q: Are you planning on making any other personal appearances?
He mentioned he would have another podcast appearance but wasn't sure about future travel for book events.
267 - The 1971 Astros and the Art of What If w/ Samuel Barrett
Q: Where can they buy the book?
The book can be purchased from huntsvilleindependent.com or found on Amazon.
267 - The 1971 Astros and the Art of What If w/ Samuel Barrett
Q: Where can our listeners find you on social media?
Samuel mentioned that he isn't big on social media but has a LinkedIn page and a bio on his publisher's website.

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Focusing on the intersection of baseball, music, and culture, the content explores both current events and historical narratives within these fields. The co-hosts engage in lively discussions and interviews with noteworthy personalities from the sports and music industries, providing listeners with both entertaining and educational insights. Unique episodes highlight themes such as gambling scandals in baseball and cultural shifts within the sport, alongside reflective commentary on music's influence on sports and vice versa. The blend of topics appeals to a diverse audience, bridging baseball enthusiasts with music lovers while offering a rich exploration of contemporary and historical contexts.

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1. Joseph Natalicchio
2. Dave South
3. Trenidad Hubbard
4. Bob Mitchell
5. Bill Nowlin
6. Samuel Barrett
7. Scipio Spinks
8. Dan Taylor

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