Preseason Football’s arrived and the Los Angeles Chargers destroyed the Detroit Lions 34-7 in the NFL’s annual Hall of Fame game. Meanwhile, Bolts Legend Antonio Gates was handed his gold jacket in Canton, Ohio by fellow superstar LaDainian Tomlinson. Join us for a special Thunder Down Under Chargers episode as we break down the first piece of Chargers game action for 2025! Afterwards, we continue our Opponents Series, staying home within the division to talk about some well-known rivals. Can the Chiefs keep on keeping on? Is Pete Carroll’s quest for immediate 10-win seasons Raidiculous? And why is Sean Payton such a….%#&%? Don’t miss it as we discuss it all!
Training Camp has begun and with it came the symbolic retirement of Philip Rivers and the shock retirement of Mike Williams! We dive into what this means for the Chargers Offense and share our other Training Camp Takeaways from the week. Afterwards, we continue our 2025 Opponents Series venturing deeper South within the AFC. Are the Texans a sleeping giant? Is Steichen one unsuccessful season away from becoming Bolts fans #1 Target for Chargers OC? Can Cam Ward pick the Titans up off the mat and in Duuuuuuuuvalll have the Jags hired another fizzer? Join us as we break it all down!
It’s the eve of Training Camp which means it’s time for our 2025 Chargers Opponents Series! We kicked things off today with a Training Camp Preview followed by an NFC East Breakdown: that Tiffany division boasting last year’s Super Bowl winner and another final four team. Are the Eagles really that good? Can lightning strike twice for Jayden Daniels and Kliff Kingsbury? Will Big Blue lay another Big Poo and has the Dallas Star lost its shine? Join us for the discussion!
We welcomed Adam “The WoolDog” Woolley from Charger Chat today to chat about the Bolts’ offseason! How excited are we for 2025? Has the team repaired any holes from last year’s roster? Are they ready to challenge the Chiefs? And who made our Mount Rushmore of underrated players? Join us to find out!
The Chargers have been putting in the work at OTAs and Mandatory Minicamp. But have the TDU boys been grinding too during their time off? Find out today as we return to the show for a discussion of everything Bolts-related this offseason, from Rashawn Slater’s contract negotiations to the customised patches Harbaugh’s had sewn to his players’ practice jerseys. Who’s got it better #BoltFam? Don’t miss it!
The 2025 NFL Draft is officially in the books, and the Los Angeles Chargers have added 9 new rookies to the squad! In this episode, we break down the entire Chargers 2025 draft class, analyse each pick, and discuss how they fit into Jim Harbaugh’s vision for the team.
We’ll give out draft grades, spotlight our biggest steals and surprises, and dive into which teams won (and lost) the weekend across the NFL. Whether you’re a die-hard #BoltFam member or just following your team’s rivals, you won’t want to miss this full recap of an action-packed draft! Don’t miss it!
It’s draft season and the gloves are off! In this special crossover episode, Thunder Down Under Chargers Podcast locks horns with the Powderkeg Podcast in a no-holds-barred 7-Round Chargers Mock Draft Showdown. Who nails the picks? Who reaches for a punter? And who should be banned from drafting ever again?
Expect bold takes, plenty of banter, a few friendly jabs (okay, not that friendly), and a whole lot of Chargers chaos. We debate strategy, argue over prospects, and try not to completely destroy our friendships by Pick 22. Don’t miss it!
With only two weeks until the 2025 NFL Draft, on today’s show we unpack how the Chargers should ATTACK it! Building an NFL roster requires many decisions and different teams have different philosophies. Are their certain positions you should never draft in Round 1? Should you ever trade up? Should BPA or need mainly determine picks? We discuss it all on TDU. Don’t miss it!
It’s 3 weeks until the 2025 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 the recent team news before undertaking a critical off-season exercise: Setting the Chargers’ Big Board! What discussions would GM Joe Hortiz, Assistant GM Chad Alexander and their scouts be having behind closed doors? Which draft prospects are the best fits for the Bolts? What strategy should be applied on Draft Day? We discuss it all so listen to find out!
It was a deathly quiet first week of free agency for the Chargers and fans were angry! They thought GM Joe Hortiz had forgotten about the team’s $90m of cap space and that Herbert was being hung out to dry (again). Then the Chargers signed the largest OL in the NFL, Super Bowl Winning Right Guard, Mekhi Becton. Are there some more big moves coming #BoltFam? We discuss it all on TDU. Don’t miss it!
