11 episodes

When Tony Hathaway was arrested outside a Seattle bank in February 2014, it brought an end to one of the most prolific bank robbery streaks in American history. Hathaway robbed 30 banks in a single year, all within a 30-mile radius of his suburban home. But that’s not the most surprising part of this story. Before Hathaway was a masterful bank robber—a shape-shifting professional who confounded multiple police departments and the FBI—he was a top design engineer at Boeing, one of America’s most important companies. Hathaway traveled the world in business class, working on the 747, while hiding a gigantic secret: an OxyContin addiction that ultimately unraveled his life. Based on three years of conversations between Hathaway and journalist Josh Dean, Hooked is a different kind of crime story that takes listeners on an exceptional and very personal tour of America’s opioid epidemic.

New Episodes on Wednesdays. 

Hooked is an Apple Original podcast, produced by Campside Media. Listen and follow on Apple Podcasts.

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    • 4.8 • 2.5K Ratings

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When Tony Hathaway was arrested outside a Seattle bank in February 2014, it brought an end to one of the most prolific bank robbery streaks in American history. Hathaway robbed 30 banks in a single year, all within a 30-mile radius of his suburban home. But that’s not the most surprising part of this story. Before Hathaway was a masterful bank robber—a shape-shifting professional who confounded multiple police departments and the FBI—he was a top design engineer at Boeing, one of America’s most important companies. Hathaway traveled the world in business class, working on the 747, while hiding a gigantic secret: an OxyContin addiction that ultimately unraveled his life. Based on three years of conversations between Hathaway and journalist Josh Dean, Hooked is a different kind of crime story that takes listeners on an exceptional and very personal tour of America’s opioid epidemic.

New Episodes on Wednesdays. 

Hooked is an Apple Original podcast, produced by Campside Media. Listen and follow on Apple Podcasts.

Listen on Apple Podcasts
Requires macOS 11.4 or higher

    The Fatal Funnel

    The Fatal Funnel

    A former airplane engineer named Tony Hathaway prepares to strike his 30th bank, using the clever tools and tricks he’s perfected over one of the most prolific bank robbery streaks in American history. But after a year of hunting him, the police are finally zeroing in. 

    Hooked is an Apple Original podcast, produced by Campside Media. Listen and follow on Apple Podcasts

    • 40 min
    The Spiral

    The Spiral

    As Tony Hathaway comes down from his wild robbery bender—as well as his last heroin high of his life—detectives are surprised to discover their suspect is actually a former Boeing engineer who led a dream life, until he didn’t.

    Hooked is an Apple Original podcast, produced by Campside Media. Listen and follow on Apple Podcasts.

    • 45 min
    Disneyland Dad

    Disneyland Dad

    Tony’s addiction struggles become intertwined with those of his teenage son Conner. While heroin shrinks Tony’s world smaller and smaller, he tries to hold onto the one thing keeping them afloat, his job at Boeing. 

    Hooked is an Apple Original podcast, produced by Campside Media. Listen and follow on Apple Podcasts.

    • 31 min
    How Not to Rob a Bank

    How Not to Rob a Bank

    No gas, no money, no cigarettes, no heroin. Out of options, father and son attempt to pull off a bank robbery.

    Hooked is an Apple Original podcast, produced by Campside Media. Listen and follow on Apple Podcasts.

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    • 35 min
    A Legend Is Born

    A Legend Is Born

    With his son gone and his life unraveling, Tony forms a precarious survival unit with his mother. As his addiction drains both of their livelihoods, Tony resorts to extreme measures and begins a new life as a serial bank robber.

    Hooked is an Apple Original podcast, produced by Campside Media. Listen and follow on Apple Podcasts.

    Apple.co/hooked 

    • 30 min
    Robbery Addict

    Robbery Addict

    Tony falls into a steady rhythm of robberies, and committing bank heists becomes his new habit. For teller Christa Kemp, the aftershocks of being robbed are still with her.

    Hooked is an Apple Original podcast, produced by Campside Media. Listen and follow on Apple Podcasts.

    Apple.co/hooked 

    • 30 min

Customer Reviews

4.8 out of 5
2.5K Ratings

2.5K Ratings

Mailman matt ,

Amazing

Absolutely amazing podcast..I’ve been listening since the Seriel podcast days.
This pod has you at the end of your seat for every single episode.
I’m a former user too and besides the whole robbing 30 banks, this story hits home.
I can’t say enough good things about this podcast. I don’t want it to end. I’m going to research creater and hope to go down a rabbit hole of their work!!
BRAVO!! (Standing ovation) BRAVO!!

suecee123 ,

So good.

At this point, Josh could make a podcast about water drying and it would be compelling! Respectful, insightful and educational. 10/10

madisonht ,

Thorough storytelling

I learned more about opioids and the affect of addiction on a family more than I did about robberies and In the best way. Stories told authentically by the people who experienced them and an interviewer who doesn’t step in unnecessarily but will step in to speak the thoughts you likely already are having.

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