Off The Hook
We are a group of private investigators, bounty hunters / fugitive recovery agents, and bail bondsmen that have been in this line of work for over twenty five years and have many stories to tell. We have traveled all over the country catching fugitives and bringing them back to have their day in court. With our years of experience we are trying to educate the public about bail and why it is a needed part of our judicial system.
Episodes
85 episodes
Valentine’s, Olympic Fails, And A Very Dumb Skip
What happens when a low-key Valentine’s, a Daytona pileup, and a fugitive with a crush collide? We start where real life lives: choosing a home-cooked ribeye over roses, swapping overpriced dinners for time that actually matters. Then we take a...
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Episode 1038
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33:18
Jesus Gets Arrested and Bad Bunny Can’t Sing
A foot of snow in a coastal town, iguanas dropping in Florida, and a home HVAC dying at 2 a.m. set off a week where nothing went as planned—and everything begged for straight talk. We kick off with winter chaos and slide into a Super Bowl that ...
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Episode 1037
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37:49
Water Cannons, Bananas-And-Rice, And A Guy Named Pig Pen
A busted pipe, a cold snap, and an insurance denial set the tone for a candid ride through systems that promise plenty and deliver little. From there, we widen the lens: protests around ICE, what “non-lethal” really looks like on the street, an...
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Episode 1036
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27:28
Minnesota Protesters, Dog The Bounty Hunter and a Fugitive on a Boat
Tickets are live and the surprise is real: we’re bringing Dog the Bounty Hunter and Leland Chapman to Wilmington for a one-of-a-kind live show that blends raw stories, sharp questions, and true access. We’ve wanted to do this for years, and the...
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Episode 1035
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28:41
Minnesota Slow Learners and Peter the Wife Beater
Two cups of coffee, one packed news cycle, and a case file that still makes our palms sweat. We kick off the year by separating signal from noise: the Venezuela headlines and talk around Maduro’s capture, oil shock ripple effects that touch die...
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Episode 1034
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28:45
How To Deal With Liberals Over Christmas And A Smoking Getaway Truck
Holiday cheer meets high-speed reality. We kick things off with Christmas plans, a local band invite, and a friendly argument over the greatest holiday movie ever made—Die Hard, Home Alone, Gremlins, or Christmas Vacation. That cozy start gets ...
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Episode 1033
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29:51
Discussion on Irena’s Law And How To Avoid a DWI
One holiday season, two realities: twinkle lights and hayrides on one side, blue lights and court dates on the other. We invited Wilmington attorney Jimmy McGee to bridge that gap with clear, practical advice on DWI stops, sobriety tests, and t...
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Episode 1032
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45:53
Venezuela, Bail Bonds, And Bourbon
The world feels chaotic until you anchor it to what actually works. We start with a raw look at Venezuela—an oil-rich nation weighed down by corruption and human rights abuses—and connect it to the fentanyl surge, narco-terror networks, and why...
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Episode 1031
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46:48
North Carolina’s Irena’s Law, AI Risks, And A Bondsman’s Grim Case
The episode opens with light, fast banter—Thanksgiving plates, 80s party gear, and the annual sprint to string up lights—then it pivots into the kind of talk that actually affects our streets and our courts. We lay out what North Carolina’s Ire...
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Episode 1030
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32:36
North Carolina ICE, Bail, And Scams
A quiet morning turns into a masterclass on how the justice system actually works when a $15,000 bond, a missed court date, and a last-minute rehab collide. We take you behind the counter of a North Carolina bonds office where a forfeiture cloc...
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Episode 1029
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41:44
A Multi-State Hunt For A Hooker-Pimp Duo On The Run
A weekend in Nashville set the stage for something bigger: a candid look at how public voices shape private lives, and how fast hype can outpace reality. We kick off with Kenny Chesney’s refreshingly apolitical stance and use it to examine a qu...
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Episode 1027
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32:55
Two Bail Agents Break Down A Category Five Hurricane, A New Bail Law, And A Wild Fugitive Capture Story
A hurricane roars toward Jamaica while the ground shifts under our feet at home, and we’re trying to make sense of both. We start with the uneasy calm of coastal life—stocking up, watching the radar, calculating risk—and move straight into the ...
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Episode 1025
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31:10
How A Drone, A Scorned Girlfriend, And Some Legwork Saved A $25,000 Bond;
A fan from Bangladesh, a lawn seat that costs a fortune, and a $25,000 bond saved without a scuffle—this one moves from global shoutouts to ground-level action fast. We open with the audience love and then tear into the mess of modern ticketing...
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Episode 1024
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31:08
Skippy is high on drugs and low on hygiene
A father calls, a shed door creaks, and the heat hits like a wall. That’s how our chase for “Skippy” ends—quiet, tense, and painfully human. From there, we pull the threads that tie a single arrest to a web of policy, media narratives, and the ...
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Episode 1023
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26:53
A Wild Chase and What We Lost Along the Way
A countdown on the radio, a finger on “record,” a mall loop where you’d bump into half your school—then a hard cut to sirens, a boxed-in exit, and a head-on collision with a fleeing domestic violence suspect. That’s the spectrum we ride today: ...
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Episode 1022
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28:44
From a Southport Shooting to finding Felicia hiding in a bedroom
A door cracked open, a quiet voice, and a choice to slow down—that’s where today’s conversation becomes a story worth keeping. We start light with jokes, shirts, and a quick nod to the Off The Hook Gear shop, then pivot hard into local headline...
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Episode 1021
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34:35
When Small Town Police and Bail Bondsmen Join Forces, Nobody Stays Hidden
The delicate dance between bail bondsmen, local law enforcement, and rural communities takes center stage in this revealing episode about tracking down fugitives hiding in plain sight. When a bondsman named Derek reaches out for he...
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Episode 1020
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32:51
Bail, Justice, and America's Turning Point
From bucket list concerts to America's cultural tipping point, this raw and unfiltered episode of Off the Hook takes listeners on a journey through personal experiences and pressing national conversations.The episode begins with Chad's ...
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Episode 1019
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31:04
The Real Cost of Bail Reform and “Cashless Bail”
What happens when good intentions lead to dangerous policies? In this riveting episode, bounty hunters Chad and Rob pull back the curtain on America's failing bail reform experiment. They share the heartbreaking story of a young Ukrainian woman...
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Episode 1018
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29:21
The $80,000 Chase: A Bounty Hunter's Tale from Louisiana
Ever wonder what happens when someone skips bail? Martha Chase, a seasoned bail bonds lady pulls back the curtain on the high-stakes world of fugitive recovery during this revealing conversation.Martha shares the harrowing tale of an $8...
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Episode 1017
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22:08
The Queen of Bail: Michelle Esquenazi on Fighting for the Bail Industry
Michelle Esquenazi – the self-proclaimed "Queen of Bail" from Brooklyn and President of the National Association of Bail Agents – brings her fiery passion and straight-talking wisdom to the Off the Hook podcast. Recording from the North Carolin...
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Episode 1016
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28:27
Crackheads and Convenience Store Takedowns
What happens when a con artist thinks he can outrun justice? Follow Chad and Rob as they unravel the chase for a fugitive who skipped on a $50,000 bond in Jacksonville, North Carolina.The hunt begins at an abandoned camper filled with c...
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Episode 1015
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31:24
Bail Bond Regulation: A Conversation with John Cable
The mysterious world of bail bond regulation comes to light in this revealing conversation with North Carolina Deputy Insurance Commissioner John Cable. Drawing from his 42 years in law enforcement, Cable offers unprecedented access to the inne...
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Episode 1014
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