Bruce Hooley

Spielman and Hooley

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Former Ohio State linebacker and Fox NFL analyst Chris Spielman and veteran Ohio media personality Bruce Hooley have taken their successful radio partnership to their own podcast, where they discuss all things Ohio State, NFL and professional and college sports, while also freely incorporating their Christian faith into meaningful, encouraging conversations about their lives as husbands and fathers and men striving to live by Biblical truth.

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Bruce Hooley

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Latest episode

Oct 26, 2023

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Episodes

S3E100 - Coombs demoted; Browns survive Tyrod; Burrow throws picks; Urban still taking criticism 20.09.2021

We Tackle Life podcast, 9-20-21 OSU gets past Tulsa Matt Barnes calls defensive signals, which means a demotion for Kerry Coombs That's bound to cause internal strife Coombs was unfairly scapegoated Treveon Henderson sets a freshman rushing record 76,000-plus for an OSU home game? Will Akron draw closer to 76K or closer to 100K on Saturday Browns lose Jarvis Landry, but not the game Tyrod Taylor's...

S3E99 - OSU adjusts for Tulsa; Ryan Day salty; Browns, Bengals approach Week 2; Unapologetic passion 17.09.2021

We Tackle Life podcast, Friday, 9-17-21 OSU preps for Tulsa Changes in store on defensive side Tulsa isn't very good Neither are OSU's next three opponents Buckeyes have little margin for error regarding Playoff Ryan Day's reaction has been interesting and unexpected Alabama at Florida is the best game of the weekend Notre Dame could lose at home to Purdue Browns get Texas at home Should be a big...

S3E98 - USC opens: Urban staying put; Day targets OSU defense; Bengals, Browns face former QBs 15.09.2021

We Tackle Life podcast, 9-15-21: USC fires Clay Helton. Boy, that's weird Urban Meyer says he's staying in Jacksonville...just like Nick Saban said about Miami Ryan Day supports C.J. Stroud. Kerry Coombs? Not so much Churning out early-entry draft picks can take a toll all at once OSU's defense will play like gangbusters the next four weeks When this is your product, you shouldn't be ashamed or un...

S3E97 - Ducks run over OSU; Defensive issues; Browns blow it; Bengals win; Don't waste time 13.09.2021

We Tackle Life podcast, 9-13-21 Oregon dominates line of scrimmage in win over OSU Kerry Coombs in the crosshairs Outcoached and outplayed leads to losses Will this foster a 2014-like bounce-back? Offensive impatience is an issue Oregon is first home loss since Oklahoma, and that's an issue for Playoff Kevin Warren's mask theater Browns blow big lead against Chiefs Baker Mayfield throws the game a...

S3E96 - Oregon invades OSU; Is Iowa legit?; Browns, Bengals debut; Look around you for inspiration 10.09.2021

9-10-21 We Tackle Life podcast OSU vs. Oregon Iowa vs. Iowa State UC joins the Big 12 Browns open vs. Chiefs Bengals take aim at Vikings A lesson in finding inspiration Find out more at https://spielman-and-hooley.pinecast.co

S3E95 - OSU bounces Minnesota; Targeting stinks; One B1G team to fear (not Michigan); CFB Week One wrap 06.09.2021

We Tackle Life podcast, 9-6-21 OSU handles Minnesota Offense looks as good as advertised Running backs are explosive and talented Olave and Wilson are uncoverable Defense is a work in progress...at least, it better be Will criticism find Kerry Coombs? Oregon wasn't impressive in its opener An injury takes the teeth out of the Ducks' upset hopes in Columbus Targeting is an noble experiment worth dr...

S3E94 - OSU's top Heisman candidate; Who leads OSU in rushing?; Urban's candor chafes NFLPA; Art Schlichter paroled 01.09.2021

We Tackle Life podcast...9-1-21 OSU set for opener at Minnesota Who will lead OSU in rushing? Which Buckeye is their best bet in the Heisman Trophy race? Art Schlichter paroled from prison Urban Meyer says the quiet part out loud and the NFLPA doesn't like it Assurance amid uncertainty Find out more at https://spielman-and-hooley.pinecast.co

S3E93 - Game time for OSU; Browns, Bengals finish preseason; Pause for respect 31.08.2021

We Tackle Life podcast, 8-30-21 Buckeyes about to debut Minnesota returns lots of starters....on a bad defense P.J. Fleck is still funny, but he's also a pretty good coach OSU's defense remains an unknown Getting a pass rush is the key Browns appear loaded with offensive talent A loss in Kansas City is no disgrace Bengals trade Billy Price Joe Burrow looks ready to go A frustrating moment at a hig...

S3E92 - At OSU, an Oprah episode breaks out...You get a car! And you get a car!"; 27.08.2021

We Tackle Life podcast, Friday, 8-27-21 OSU players get cars Will that cause culture issues? Browns will play Baker Mayfield on Sunday Urban Meyer's methods chafe some Joe Burrow to get some snaps Billy Price...back from the scrap heap A reflection on 20 years of straying from God Find out more at https://spielman-and-hooley.pinecast.co

S3E91 - Big Ten forms an Alliance; OSU defense is key; Rachel Nichols shelved; Get smart, get free 26.08.2021

Episode Notes The Big Ten's counter-move to SEC expansion is to join forces with ACC, Pac 12 The Alliance? Kevin Warren's next trick OSU's secondary is talented, but unproven Likewise, the linebackers It all hinges on the pass rush C.J. Stroud will be the B1G's best QB Rachel Nichols shelved Do not ask for whom the bell tolls.... Don't be stupid about your destiny Find out more at https://spielman...

S3E90 - Stroud named starter; NFL exhibitions tell nothing; A new threat to OSU hoops; 23.08.2021

We Tackle Life podcast, Monday, 8-23-21 C.J. Stroud gets the nod as OSU's starting quarterback Ryan Day avoids the mistake that may have cost OSU national championships in 1996 and 2015 Browns exhibition games don't tell us much, except they have a lot of talent worth protecting Bengals offensive line gets a boost from a former Buckeye Ja'Marr Chase may have John Ross disease, but hopefully Joe Bu...

S3E89 - Stroud is OSU's QB; OSU's question marks; GameDay passes on OSU-Oregon; The gift you can't give 18.08.2021

We Tackle Life podcast, Wednesday, 8-18-21 C.J. Stroud takes the lead in OSU QB battle Ewers' timetable Ohio State's defense is an unknown GameDay will not feature Ohio State vs. Oregon...for a great reason Jon Rahm got screwed out of an Olympic berth Bengals prepare for a trip to Washington Browns have a prime slot Sunday against Giants Don't miss out on this gift that no person can give you Find...

S3E88 - Ewers arrives; Browns, Bengals win preseason debuts; A request for prayer 16.08.2021

We Tackle Life podcast, Monday, Aug. 16 Quinn Ewers arrives in Columbus Setting the over-under on number of OSU quarterbacks who never play anywhere else Browns preseason TV ignores Urban Meyer Case Keenum is an ideal backup Demetric Felton is apparently another Tom Brady Bengals defense looks improved, but who knows? Winning matters to Cincinnati in the preseason Trevor Lawrence is going to be ju...

S3E87 - McCord sheds stripe; Fields, Haskins star; Don't pay Baker yet; Field of Dreams; Conviction 13.08.2021

We Tackle Life podcast, Friday, 8-13-21: Kyle McCord loses his stripe Can you start for OSU if you still have your black stripe? Justin Fields has them excited in Chicago Dwayne Haskins looks like the heir apparent to Big Ben in Pittsburgh Joe Schobert made too much for Urban Meyer's tastes Schobert joins Joe Haden on Steelers' defense Joe Burrow has residual mental issues with his ACL recovery Je...

S3E86 - Ewers arrives soon; OSU's O-line is stacked; Jack Sawyer's new ride; Read the fat part, too 11.08.2021

We Tackle Life podcast, 8-11-21 Wasp encounters Charity golf adventures Quinn Ewers arrives on Thursday How soon will Ewers get snaps? Jack Sawyer cashes in big with Mark Wahlberg Chevy NIL will be another weapon in an already-robust OSU recruiting arsenal Ohio State's offensive line is jacked Dawand Jones is a big, big man in search of a big, big deal Duane Washington starts hot in the NBA Summer...

S3E85 - OSU's DEs, RBs are crucial; Cool HOF stories; Olympic joy; Choose wisely 06.08.2021

We Tackle Life podcast, Friday, 8-6-21 Tyler Friday's injury opens a path for Jack Sawyer, J.T. Tuimoloau Don't sleep on the importance of OSU's running backs Still waiting on Quinn Ewers Jimmy Johnson's surprise at the Pro Football Hall of Fame game A great leadership lesson from the HOFer Tom Brady pays Peyton Manning the ultimate compliment Brady vs. Manning will surprise you Still a sucker for...

S3E84 - Ewers' shadow looms over OSU QBs; Inspiring U.S. Olympians still exist; Family is a blessing 04.08.2021

We Tackle Life podcast, Wednesday, 8-4-21 Quinn Ewers coming to OSU throws off the orderly transition of QB power Ewers is coming to make money; is that good? OSU's three incumbents are handling it well. Ryan Day has another challenge on his plate There are ample reasons why high school associations don't allow NIL compensation The Olympics offer some inspirational stories Gratitude is the common...

S3E83 - Waiting on Quinn Ewers; USWNT falls; Olympic protests; Gratitude unlocks everything 02.08.2021

We Tackle Life podcast, Monday, Aug. 2 Today is going to be a great day Quinn Ewers hasn't made up his mind yet Buckeyes lose a high-ranked recruit USWNT loses to Canada Olympians are making a statement Why are so many of them unhappy Gratitude is the key that unlocks contentment Find out more at https://spielman-and-hooley.pinecast.co

S3E82 - Quinn Ewers' decision on OSU; Simone Biles' bad choice; Simple words of great truth 30.07.2021

We Tackle Life podcast, Friday, July 30: Quinn Ewers may enroll early at OSU Does Ryan Day want that: What are the ramifications of Ewers' immediate arrival Does anyone remember Art Schlichter? Duane Washington gets signed, but not drafted Curt Schilling asks for courtesy, and instead receives petulance from BBWAA Simone Biles gives greater insight into her decision that would have been helpful ea...

S3E81 - Gene Smith backs bus over Kevin Warren; Carmen's Crew falls; Simone Biles bails; Praise vs. sacrifice 28.07.2021

Wednesday, July 28, We Tackle Life podcast: Texas and Oklahoma to the SEC is all about TV money Football is what matters in conference expansion The SEC didn't make the same mistake a second time when leaving CBS Rutgers' and Maryland's additions to the Big Ten now cost everyone money Ohio State isn't interested in cutting sports or cutting budget Gene Smith says something very telling about Big T...

S3E80 - Should OSU leave B1G for SEC?; Indians alienate their base; Self-control is a myth 26.07.2021

We Tackle Life podcast, Monday, July 26: USA hoops falls in Olympic opener Katie Lidecky's freestyle dynasty ends If you don't like the team, don't wear the uniform Oklahoma, Texas leaving Big 12 for SEC Big 10 was asleep at the switch Expansion options for B1G are like a face-saving prom date Should Ohio State leave the Big Ten to join the SEC? What if OSU were in one of four five-team pods in th...

S3E79 - Kevin Warren's leadership failures; B1G expansion options; Indy uber alles; Don't make this trade 23.07.2021

We Tackle Life podcast, Friday, July 23: Jim Harbaugh makes headlines at B1G Media Days What else did you expect him to say? Kevin Warren's comments convict him of horrendous leadership Warren doesn't get it and doesn't get that he doesn't get it The window/mirror complex Ryan Day will chase the stink from the podium today Oklahoma-Texas moving to SEC forces Big Ten to act Where can B1G look for s...

S3E78 - Giannis' eloquence; Olympic upheaval; Millionaire CFB QB; Lights, camera, Urban; Timing is everything 21.07.2021

We Tackle Life podcast, Wednesday, July 21 Bucks win NBA title, Giannis gives sage advice Alabama's inexperienced QB cashes in on Bama's image Two USA teams in Olympics that are hard to embrace Tokyo citizens aren't excited for Olympics Urban Meyer's first season in Jacksonville is quite a production Asking the right question at the wrong time Find out more at https://spielman-and-hooley.pinecast....

S3E77 - Morikawa wins Open; Kofi stays, Carr goes; The COVID Olympics; Ego's ingredients 19.07.2021

We Tackle Life podcast, Monday, July 19: Collin Morikawa wins The Open Is it The Open, or, The British Open Morikawa's record so far is amazing Is he another Tiger, or another Rory? Why are there so many one-time major champions Cofi Coburn stays at Illinois What's happened to Kentucky? Marcus Carr heads for Texas, which is Transfer U Covid threatens the Olympics Sleeping single on a cardboard bed...

S3E76 - Mattis Kivlenieks' memorial; Bryson's meltdown; Improving the NBA; Sherman explodes; Accepting your mission 16.07.2021

We Tackle Life podcast, Friday, July 16 Mattis Kivlenieks' memorial service Rooting for Phoenix NBA basketball needs some tweaking Tom Brady's legend grows Richard Sherman is out of control Bryson DeChambeau goes off on Cobra Your mission, should you choose to accept it... Find out more at https://spielman-and-hooley.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast .

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