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Long time team fan, podcaster (with Thunder Down Under Chargers Podcast), husband to a beautiful wife, friend to all fellow Chargers fanatics, and father-to-be!

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Chargers Biggest Offseason Takeaways! | Have They Done Enough?
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Chargers Biggest Offseason Takeaways! | Have They Done Enough?

The Charger players have been working hard at OTAs and Mandatory Minicamp. But have the TDU boys been grinding too during their time off? Or have they been busy following…

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TDU_Alister Jun 27, 2026 18
Welcome to the Chargers 2026 Draft Class!
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Welcome to the Chargers 2026 Draft Class!

The 2026 NFL Draft is in the books and the Chargers welcomed 8 new players into the #BoltFam! There were even some trades! Join us today as we break down…

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TDU_Alister May 1, 2026 4
The Ultimate 2026 NFL Draft Guide: Chargers Edition!
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The Ultimate 2026 NFL Draft Guide: Chargers Edition!

With 4 days until the 2026 NFL Draft, we’ve invited “Mr Xs&Os” himself, Ryan Watkins from The Powderkeg Podcast, back on the show for the Chargers’ Ultimate 2026 Draft Guide.…

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TDU_Alister Apr 19, 2026 21
Chargers Mock Draft Exercise with TDU! 
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Chargers Mock Draft Exercise with TDU! 

With only a little more than a week until the 2026 NFL Draft, we run through some different Mock Draft exercises for the #TDUCrew forecasting different possible outcomes for the…

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TDU_Alister Apr 15, 2026 5
Chargers Draft War Room with Guilty as Charged and TDU!
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Chargers Draft War Room with Guilty as Charged and TDU!

It’s 3 weeks until the 2026 NFL Draft and what better time to welcome Guilty as Charged’s Steven and Tyler back on Thunder Down Under Chargers! Together we discuss all…

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TDU_Alister Apr 3, 2026 6
Chargers Draft War Room! Join TDU and Guilty As Charged on YouTube LIVE this Friday (6.00pm-7.30pm PDT)
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Chargers Draft War Room! Join TDU and Guilty As Charged on YouTube LIVE this Friday (6.00pm-7.30pm PDT)

Hey Stormcloud! This Friday (from 6pm PDT) we are going LIVE on YouTube with our friends Steven Haglund and Tyler Schoon (from the Guilty As Charged Podcast) running back our Chargers Draft…

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TDU_Alister Apr 1, 2026 5
Joe Hortiz: Genius or Villain? | Chargers Free Agency Breakdown!
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Joe Hortiz: Genius or Villain? | Chargers Free Agency Breakdown!

The latest episode of the Thunder Down Under Chargers Podcast analyzes the Chargers' cautious approach in free agency and fan reactions.

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TDU_Alister Mar 15, 2026 36
Chargers SIGN Center Tyler Biadasz! | More Free Agency DECISIONS On The Way!
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Chargers SIGN Center Tyler Biadasz! | More Free Agency DECISIONS On The Way!

TDU IS BACK IN TOWN! After a restful break, we return to the airwaves to discuss all the recent Chargers news and the team’s 2026 offseason plan. Oh yes, Hortiz…

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TDU_Alister Mar 6, 2026 9
Join our TDU/PowderKeg YouTube Live Crossover | Sat 31 Jan (3pm PST/6pm EST)
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Join our TDU/PowderKeg YouTube Live Crossover | Sat 31 Jan (3pm PST/6pm EST)

It’s been only three weeks since the Chargers lost in the Wild Card Round but so much has happened! Some of it bittersweet (Coach Minter becoming the new Ravens HC)…

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TDU_Alister Jan 28, 2026 44
Charger HEARTBREAK in New England! | OC Greg Roman FIRED
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Charger HEARTBREAK in New England! | OC Greg Roman FIRED

So, the Chargers lost in the Wild Card Round and Justin Herbert played his worst game of the season. Does that sound familiar, #BoltFam? This is the grim reality now…

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TDU_Alister Jan 14, 2026 15

Recent Comments

Thanks Kev! The Offense certainly won't get worse :-p There's nowhere left to go! I'll text you about the comedy pod idea. Coincidentally, I was exploring something like this myself…

→ HARBAUGH REFUSES TO BACK MCDANIEL! | Chargers Drop to 0-6 in Arrowhead Disaster Oct 23, 2026

My evaluation of Hampton at North Carolina was a very good prospect (due to his rare blend of size, speed, contact balance and patience) but not quite a blue-chip "Round…

→ HARBAUGH REFUSES TO BACK MCDANIEL! | Chargers Drop to 0-6 in Arrowhead Disaster Oct 23, 2026

My favourite part of Jack's question, Erick, was the set-up. "Hey Andy, this is a bit of a joke, but I'd like to hear your thoughts" *Proceeds to ask a…

→ HARBAUGH REFUSES TO BACK MCDANIEL! | Chargers Drop to 0-6 in Arrowhead Disaster Oct 23, 2026

@spanos-must-go Do you think there's a chance that Hampton could be special in a different scheme? Or do you think he has deficiencies the consign him to something less than…

→ HARBAUGH REFUSES TO BACK MCDANIEL! | Chargers Drop to 0-6 in Arrowhead Disaster Oct 23, 2026

I can't blame my parents sadly! I can indirectly blame my younger brother. He started following the sport before I did, and the first game I ever watched with him…

→ HARBAUGH REFUSES TO BACK MCDANIEL! | Chargers Drop to 0-6 in Arrowhead Disaster Oct 23, 2026

As always, thanks for the glowing feedback and engagement, my friend! I share you dream for new owners. I try to wish it into existence on the pod. I'm resigned…

→ HARBAUGH REFUSES TO BACK MCDANIEL! | Chargers Drop to 0-6 in Arrowhead Disaster Oct 23, 2026

14 hours! Be careful on the road mate. Hope we were able to create some laughter to keep you awake :-D It's depressing to think that what you've said about…

→ HARBAUGH BLEW IT! 0-5 AND SEASON IS OVER | Chargers vs Broncos Wk 5 Recap Oct 16, 2026

Thanks Erick! I would love the longstanding fans to tell me which Chargers season started worse than this one! Because it's one thing to start 0-5. It's another to start…

→ HARBAUGH BLEW IT! 0-5 AND SEASON IS OVER | Chargers vs Broncos Wk 5 Recap Oct 15, 2026

Different story, same result. This week we enter Q4 with a 7 point lead and find a way to throw it away. Ugh.

→ NIX & PAYTON vs HERBERT & MCDANIEL! | Can Chargers Save Their Season vs Denver? Oct 12, 2026

If this was the game plan, we might have won. Alas...

→ NIX & PAYTON vs HERBERT & MCDANIEL! | Can Chargers Save Their Season vs Denver? Oct 12, 2026
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