Rephonic
Artwork for Hit The Books
College Football
Fanduel
NCAA Football
Michigan
Ohio State
Alabama
Betting Strategies
NCAA
NCAA College Football
College Football Playoff
Texas
Transfer Portal
Georgia
Notre Dame
Michigan Wolverines
LSU
College Football Playoffs
Oklahoma
Oregon
Miami

Welcome to Hit The Books presented by FanDuel. This is your source for NCAA sports betting content powered by The Hammer Betting Network. This channel looks to provide you with the highest quality college football and college basketball betting content across multiple divisions from bets and picks to insight and analysis. On this feed, we house a multitude of shows with creators such as Joey Knish... more

PublishesTwice weeklyEpisodes314Founded4 years ago
Number of ListenersCategories
FootballNewsSportsSports News

Listen to this Podcast

Artwork for Hit The Books

Latest Episodes

We dive into a loaded Week 11 college football slate, breaking down the biggest games, key matchups, betting angles, best bets, and bold predictions heading into the weekend.

🔥 IN THIS EPISODE:

• Week 11 games you NEED to watch

• Best bets & bettin... more

YouTube

We dive into a loaded Week 10 college football slate, breaking down the biggest games, key matchups, betting angles, best bets, and bold predictions heading into the weekend.

🔥 IN THIS EPISODE:

• Week 10 games you NEED to watch

• Best bets & bettin... more

YouTube

We dive into a loaded Week 10 college football slate, breaking down the biggest games, key matchups, betting angles, best bets, and bold predictions heading into the weekend.

🔥 IN THIS EPISODE:

• Week 10 games you NEED to watch

• Best bets & bettin... more

YouTube

We dive into a loaded Week 9 college football slate, breaking down the biggest games, key matchups, betting angles, best bets, and bold predictions heading into the weekend.

🔥 IN THIS EPISODE:

• Week 9 games you NEED to watch

• Best bets & betting ... more

YouTube

Key Facts

Accepts Sponsors
Contact Information
Podcast Host
Number of Listeners
Find out how many people listen to this podcast per episode and each month.

Similar Podcasts

People also subscribe to these shows.

Recent Guests

Douglas Farmer
Expert analyst focusing on game performance and betting trends.
Episode: Michigan vs Washington Preview w/ Brad Powers, Joey Knish, FranchiseKF, Parker Fleming, and Douglas Farmer
Parker Fleming
Analyst discussing advanced stats and game predictions.
Episode: Michigan vs Washington Preview w/ Brad Powers, Joey Knish, FranchiseKF, Parker Fleming, and Douglas Farmer

Hosts

Brad Powers
College football betting analyst with The Hammer Betting Network
Joey Knish
College football betting analyst with The Hammer Betting Network

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 665 ratings
  • Dog barking is distracting

    Put that mutt outside

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Saban’s burner
    United States2 months ago
  • You know what number I got

    These guys love talking about the phantom numbers they got, never saying what they were, and giving “best bets” on the worst number of the week. Constantly. Yuck!

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Tt4356
    United States2 months ago
  • The Best

    The best college football podcast out there. Handicapping centric or otherwise.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    changing to AccuWeather
    United States5 months ago
  • Dem Joey moving to Dearborn

    Brad 🐸/Joey 🧚🏻‍♀️

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    BennyTrill
    United States6 months ago
  • Awful

    This is about as bad as it gets. Really terrible

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    duggtharipper
    United States10 months ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Some listeners criticize the quality of certain picks and the hosts' discussion of betting numbers.
A few reviews object to distracting background noise or find the content poor.
Many reviewers value the weekly picks and practical insights for sports betting.
Listeners often praise the hosts' camaraderie, conversational style and informative betting analysis.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#165
United States/Sports/Football
Apple Podcasts
#128
Canada/Sports/Football
Apple Podcasts
#174
Australia/Sports/Football
Apple Podcasts
#86
Finland/Sports/Football
Apple Podcasts
#116
Spain/Sports/Football
Apple Podcasts
#236
Switzerland/Sports/Football

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

CFB Week 8 Full Breakdown & Best Bets! | Presented By FanDuel
Q: Thoughts on Indiana-Michigan?
Joey Knish says he has backed Indiana, pointing to Michigan's injury report and offensive-line concerns, while the hosts discuss uncertainty around quarterback availability and Michigan's ability to run the ball.
CFB Week 8 Full Breakdown & Best Bets! | Presented By FanDuel
Q: Any thoughts on UConn total with Pop playing now?
The hosts lean toward the over after the quarterback's return, while noting the total has already moved and been adjusted.
CFB Week 8 Recap + Early Look Ahead To Week 9! | Presented By FanDuel
Q: Is Kentucky a playoff team?
The hosts are cautious about Kentucky's playoff chances despite its strong wins, pointing to a difficult remaining schedule and the possibility that a 9–3 record may not be enough.
CFB Week 8 Recap + Early Look Ahead To Week 9! | Presented By FanDuel
Q: Thoughts on Notre Dame Navy over and Maryland plus two and a half?
Brad Powers calls the Notre Dame–Navy over his favorite play of the week, citing the teams' history of high-scoring games and confidence that Notre Dame's offense will rebound. The hosts also discuss the spread and their preferred number.
CFB Week 7 Recap + Early Look Ahead To Week 8! | Presented By FanDuel
Q: Thoughts on Memphis minus nine and a half, Stanford plus seven and a half, UCF plus seven and a half, Texas, Texas, Cincinnati over 55 and a half, Boise State, Washington State over 50 and a half?
The hosts favored UCF plus seven and a half, calling it a strong number and pointing to a potentially favorable scheduling spot. They considered Memphis minus nine and a half a reasonable number but had reservations about the other listed bets.

Audience Metrics

Listeners, social reach, demographics and more for this podcast.

Listeners per Episode
Gender Skew
Location
Interests
Professions
Age Range
Household Income
Social Media Reach

Frequently Asked Questions About Hit The Books

What is Hit The Books about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Twice-weekly college football betting coverage pairs game-by-game previews and weekend recaps with practical analysis of odds, line movement, injuries, weather, player props and market value. Regular hosts Brad Powers and Joey Knish share picks and betting strategies, revisit their results, and discuss playoff implications, coaching decisions and team performance. Live chat questions and audience contributions add an interactive, conversational element, while the hosts' banter keeps the analysis accessible and fast-paced. Coverage ranges from nationally prominent programs to Group of Five matchups, with frequent attention to spreads, totals, futures and in-game opportunities. FanDuel sponsorships and betting-product promotions are integrate... more

Where can I find podcast stats for Hit The Books?

Rephonic provides a wide range of podcast stats for Hit The Books. We scanned the web and collated all of the information that we could find in our comprehensive podcast database. See how many people listen to Hit The Books and access YouTube viewership numbers, download stats, audience demographics, chart rankings, ratings, reviews and more.

How many listeners does Hit The Books get?

Rephonic provides a full set of podcast information for four million podcasts, including the number of listeners. View further listenership figures for Hit The Books, including podcast download numbers and subscriber numbers, so you can make better decisions about which podcasts to sponsor or be a guest on. You will need to upgrade your account to access this premium data.

What are the audience demographics for Hit The Books?

Rephonic provides comprehensive predictive audience data for Hit The Books, including gender skew, age, country, political leaning, income, professions, education level, and interests. You can access these listener demographics by upgrading your account.

How many subscribers and views does Hit The Books have?

To see how many followers or subscribers Hit The Books has on Spotify and other platforms such as Castbox and Podcast Addict, simply upgrade your account. You'll also find viewership figures for their YouTube channel if they have one.

Which podcasts are similar to Hit The Books?

These podcasts share a similar audience with Hit The Books:

1. Bet The Board
2. VSiN College Football Betting Podcast
3. Big Bets On Campus
4. Bear Bets: A FOX Sports Gambling Show
5. Deep Dive Gambling Podcast

How many episodes of Hit The Books are there?

Hit The Books launched 4 years ago and published 314 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

How do I contact Hit The Books?

Our systems regularly scour the web to find email addresses and social media links for this podcast. We scanned the web and collated all of the contact information that we could find in our podcast database. But in the unlikely event that you can't find what you're looking for, our concierge service lets you request our research team to source better contacts for you.

Where can I see ratings and reviews for Hit The Books?

Rephonic pulls ratings and reviews for Hit The Books from multiple sources, including Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Castbox, and Podcast Addict.

View all the reviews in one place instead of visiting each platform individually and use this information to decide if a show is worth pitching or not.

How do I access podcast episode transcripts for Hit The Books?

Rephonic provides full transcripts for episodes of Hit The Books. Search within each transcript for your keywords, whether they be topics, brands or people, and figure out if it's worth pitching as a guest or sponsor. You can even set-up alerts to get notified when your keywords are mentioned.

What guests have appeared on Hit The Books?

Recent guests on Hit The Books include:

1. Douglas Farmer
2. Parker Fleming

To view more recent guests and their details, simply upgrade your Rephonic account. You'll also get access to a typical guest profile to help you decide if the show is worth pitching.

Find and pitch the right podcasts

We help savvy brands, marketers and PR professionals to find the right podcasts for any topic or niche. Get the data and contacts you need to pitch podcasts at scale and turn listeners into customers.
Try it free for 7 days