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The Thunder Down Under Chargers Podcast
Three Aussies. One passion: American Football Join best mates Andy (@TDU_Andy), Jack (@TDU_Jack), and Alister (@TDU_ Alister) as they use data, analysis, and humour to work through their feelings about the Los Angeles Chargers and the NFL. If you love the Chargers and the NFL, you'll love The Thunder Down Under. Follow us on Twitter at @TDU_Chargers Follow us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheThunderDownUnderPodcast Tune in on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or wherever else you get your…
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The Thunder Down Under Chargers PodcastWhat Should The Chargers Do In Free Agency? – Thunder Down Under Chargers Podcast Ep 107
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 2025 offseason plan. Oh yes, the…
The Thunder Down Under Chargers PodcastChargers End of Season Roundtable! – Thunder Down Under Chargers Podcast Ep 106
The offseason is nearly upon us, but not before our End of Season Roundtable! Kyle De and Ryan Watkins from the Powderkeg Podcast joined us LIVE on YouTube to…
The Thunder Down Under Chargers PodcastSeason Ends in Heartbreak: Chargers Fall to Texans – Thunder Down Under Chargers Podcast Ep 105
Hello Darkness My Old Friend…" The #Boltfam is reeling after the Chargers’ devastating 32-12 Wild Card loss to the Texans. Justin Herbert's uncharacteristic…
The Thunder Down Under Chargers PodcastChargers Claim #5 Seed (And Revenge) Against Raiders! – Thunder Down Under Chargers Podcast Ep 104
Everything went right for Jim Harbaugh’s Chargers in Wk 18. The Offense made it three weeks in a row scoring 30 points. The team completed a sweep of the…
The Thunder Down Under Chargers PodcastChargers Dominate Patriots 40-7 to Clinch Playoff Spot! - Thunder Down Under Chargers Podcast Ep 103
🎉 Happy New Year, BoltFam! 🎉 The Los Angeles Chargers kick off 2025 in style! With an elite head coach, a savvy GM, a superstar QB, and a dominant defense, the…
The Thunder Down Under Chargers PodcastChargers Sweep Broncos on Thursday Night Football! – Thunder Down Under Chargers Podcast Ep 102
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas. At least it was on Thursday Night Football for Chargers fans as the team all but secured a Playoff berth defeating…
The Thunder Down Under Chargers PodcastChargers Embarrassed by Bucs: Baker Mayfield Dominates as Bolts' Season Teeters – Thunder Down Under Chargers Podcast Ep 101
The Los Angeles Chargers hit rock bottom on Sunday as their second-half struggles reached a breaking point. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers scored 27 unanswered…
The Thunder Down Under Chargers PodcastChargers Fall to Chiefs at Arrowhead: SNF Heartbreaker Recap – Thunder Down Under Chargers Podcast Ep 100
The Chargers suffer a heartbreaking loss to the 11-1 Chiefs on Sunday Night Football at Arrowhead Stadium. Despite leading late into the fourth quarter…
The Thunder Down Under Chargers PodcastChargers Defense Saves the Day in Atlanta! – Thunder Down Under Chargers Podcast Ep 99
The Chargers are 8-4 for the first time since 2018 after scraping away from Atlanta with a narrow victory on Sunday. The Defense saved the day with four…
The Thunder Down Under Chargers PodcastRavens Edge Chargers in Harbaugh Bowl Showdown – Thunder Down Under Podcast Ep 98
The Los Angeles Chargers faced off against the Baltimore Ravens in an intense Harbaugh Bowl clash on Monday Night Football. After a strong 10-0 start in Q2…
The Thunder Down Under Chargers PodcastChargers Beat Bengals in Sunday Night Thriller! – Thunder Down Under Chargers Podcast Ep 97
So-Fi Stadium was rocking on Sunday Night as fans were treated to an instant classic. Herbert and Burrow exchanged punches in a tense contest that went right…
The Thunder Down Under Chargers PodcastChargers Stun Titans with Defensive Showcase – Thunder Down Under Chargers Podcast Ep 96
The Chargers took down the Titans 27-17 with an unstoppable pass rush, logging six sacks despite Khalil Mack’s early exit. Tuli Tuipulotu, Bud Dupree, and Joey…
The Thunder Down Under Chargers PodcastChargers Crush Browns with Complete Team Effort – Thunder Down Under Chargers Podcast Ep 95
The Chargers stormed into Cleveland and dominated the Browns with a decisive 27-10 victory. Justin Herbert led the offense with a nearly flawless first half…
The Thunder Down Under Chargers PodcastMcConkey Shines in Chargers Victory Over Saints! – Thunder Down Under Chargers Podcast Ep 94
Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert and rookie Ladd McConkey lit up the field in a commanding 26-8 win over the New Orleans Saints. McConkey made history as…
The Thunder Down Under Chargers PodcastCardinals Outphysical Chargers in Arizona – Thunder Down Under Chargers Podcast Ep 93
The Arizona Cardinals outphysicaled the Los Angeles Chargers in a gritty matchup, with James Conner and Kyler Murray running through the defense. Despite…
The Thunder Down Under Chargers PodcastChargers Defeat Broncos in Denver to Improve to 3-2 | Thunder Down Under Chargers Podcast Ep 92
The Los Angeles Chargers secured a crucial 23-16 win over the Denver Broncos at Mile High, climbing to a 3-2 season record! Justin Herbert led the offense to a…
The Thunder Down Under Chargers PodcastChargers Lose to Chiefs: Should Fans Be Worried? | NFL Week 4 Recap, Justin Herbert & Mahomes Analysis
In this episode of The Thunder Down Under Chargers Podcast, we break down the Chargers' 17-10 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs at SoFi Stadium in NFL Week 4…
The Thunder Down Under Chargers PodcastHerbert Reinjures Ankle In Loss To Steelers – Thunder Down Under Chargers Podcast Ep 90
Despite leading at half time, the Chargers lost their first game under Jim Harbaugh at Pittsburgh 20-10 on Sunday. By the end of the game, 4x first round picks…
The Thunder Down Under Chargers PodcastChargers Pummel Panthers 26-3! – Thunder Down Under Chargers Podcast Ep 89
The Jim Harbaugh era is in full swing! Justin Herbert threw only 20 passes. The Defense allowed a miserly 84 passing yards. And the team CRUSHED the Panthers…
The Thunder Down Under Chargers PodcastMinter’s Defense Gets Medieval Against Raiders! – Thunder Down Under Chargers Podcast Ep 88
SoFi Stadium was rocking as the Bolts held the Raiders to 10 points and started their 2024 campaign 1-0. Coach Harbaugh was fired up and so are we to talk…
The Thunder Down Under Chargers PodcastChargers v Raiders Wk 1, You Can Almost Taste It! – Thunder Down Under Chargers Podcast Ep 87
THE REGULAR SEASON IS HERE! Finally, real football begins for Season 2024 and today we preview the Chargers Wk 1 Opponent, those much-hated Raiders. We also…
The Thunder Down Under Chargers PodcastHortiz & Chargers Make More Moves! – Thunder Down Under Chargers Podcast Ep 86
“GM Joe Hortiz has been a busy boy! Join us today as we talk about his recent activity acquiring Taylor Heinicke, Elijah Molden and Hassan Haskins, and…
The Thunder Down Under Chargers PodcastChargers 53 Man Roster Breakdown! – Thunder Down Under Chargers Podcast Ep 85
The Preseason is over (mercifully) and the initial 53 man roster is set. Will Jack be forced to eat humble pie about Isaiah Spiller? Find out as we break it…
The Thunder Down Under Chargers PodcastChargers Takeaways from Preseason Wk 2 v Rams – Thunder Down Under Chargers Podcast Ep 84
The Bolts showed more signs of life on Offense in Wk 2 of the Preseason but fell short 13-9 to the Rams at SoFi Stadium. Was it a case of Stick, Stank, Stunk?…
The Thunder Down Under Chargers PodcastStick & Offense Struggle in Chargers Preseason Opener – Thunder Down Under Chargers Podcast Ep 83
Preseason football is back! However, it was a damp squib for Chargers fans as Easton Stick and the Bolts Offense struggled to move the football at SoFi Stadium…
The Thunder Down Under Chargers PodcastAlex Insdorf from Bolt Breakdowns joins TDU for AFC West Opponents Breakdown – Thunder Down Under Chargers Podcast Ep 82
Our 2024 Guest Series concludes today with Bolt Breakdowns host, Alex Insdorf (from Guilty as Charged) joining the pod. We discuss all the recent training camp…
The Thunder Down Under Chargers PodcastChargers first padded practice! + AFC North Opponents Breakdown – Thunder Down Under Chargers Podcast Ep 81
The Chargers had their first padded practice on Monday. Join us today as we share our takeaways before breaking down some of the team’s 2024 Opponents, this…
The Thunder Down Under Chargers PodcastTraining Camp is Back! + NFC South Opponents Breakdown – Thunder Down Under Chargers Podcast Ep 80
Training Camp is Back Baby! Join us today as we share what excites us about the dawn of a new Chargers season, before breaking down some of the team’s 2024…
The Thunder Down Under Chargers PodcastGarrett Sisti from The Lightning Round joins TDU – Thunder Down Under Chargers Podcast Ep 79
Our 2024 Guest Series continues today with podcasting “OG” Garrett Sisti from The Lightning Round. We share offseason observations, ask each other the hard…
The Thunder Down Under Chargers Podcast2024 Chargers Position Group Grades: Potential vs Actual w/ Jack AKA "The Teach" - Thunder Down Under Chargers Podcast Ep 78
Join Jack aka "The Teach" from TDU as he gets his pencil and gradebook out! He is handing out grades to each positional group of the Bolts in terms of their…
The Thunder Down Under Chargers PodcastLocked On Chargers join TDU to talk Bolts Offseason – Thunder Down Under Chargers Podcast Ep 77
Our 2024 Guest Series kicks off with a bang! This week, veteran Locked On Chargers podcasters, Daniel Wade and David Droegemeier join us to talk all things…
The Thunder Down Under Chargers Podcast2024 Chargers Draft Class Breakdown – Thunder Down Under Chargers Podcast Ep 76
The 2024 NFL Draft is in the books and the Chargers welcomed 9 new players into the #BoltFam. Join us today as we breakdown each player, hand out our draft…
The Thunder Down Under Chargers Podcast2024 TDU Mock Draft (Pt 2: Trade down, baby!) – Thunder Down Under Chargers Podcast Ep 75
On Episode 75 of the Thunder Down Under Chargers Podcast, Andy and Jack embrace the art of trading for their second and final 2024 NFL Mock Draft, declaring…
The Thunder Down Under Chargers Podcast2024 TDU Mock Draft (Pt 1: No Trades!) – Thunder Down Under Chargers Podcast Ep 74
On Episode 74 of the Thunder Down Under Chargers Podcast, Andy and Jack put their GM hats on and analyse the 2024 NFL Draft with a mock draft where trades are…
The Thunder Down Under Chargers Podcast2024 NFL Draft: Best Offensive Prospects – Thunder Down Under Chargers Podcast Ep 73
Only 2 weeks to go until the 2024 NFL Draft! Today is all about the Offensive Prospects in this year’s class (WRs, RBs, TEs and OL). Who will receive the #TDU…
The Thunder Down Under Chargers Podcast2024 NFL Draft: Best Defensive Prospects – Thunder Down Under Chargers Podcast Ep 71
Only 3 weeks to go until the 2024 NFL Draft! Today is all about the Defensive Prospects in this year’s class (DL, LBs and DBs). Who will receive the #TDU Tick?…
The Thunder Down Under Chargers PodcastChargers Make Free Agency Moves! – Thunder Down Under Chargers Podcast Ep 71
With multiple waves of free agency now behind us, Hortiz & Harbaugh have left their mark on the Chargers’ roster. Today we discuss all the movement, including…
The Thunder Down Under Chargers PodcastWhat Chargers Should Do In Free Agency – Thunder Down Under Chargers Podcast Ep 70
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 2024 offseason plan. Who will be…
The Thunder Down Under Chargers PodcastJim Harbaugh is the new Chargers HC: End of Season Roundtable – Thunder Down Under Chargers Podcast – Episode 69
Jim is HIM! The Bolts have a new coach and Kyle De (from BFTB) joins TDU to reflect on the 2023 season and the team’s bright future under Coach Harbaugh. We…
The Thunder Down Under Chargers PodcastChargers Secure Top 5 Draft Pick; Harbaugh Wins A National Title: Wk 18 Recap – Thunder Down Under Chargers Podcast – Episode 68
A brutal 2023 season mercifully ended for the Chargers on Sunday, with the team boasting a 5-12 final record, and their future HC/GM to be rewarded with a Top…
The Thunder Down Under Chargers PodcastBolts Lose at Mile High; Fans Want Harbaugh: Wk 17 Recap – Thunder Down Under Chargers Podcast – Episode 67
A fourth consecutive loss kept the Chargers’ hopes of a Top Five Draft Pick alive at Mile High in Wk 17. Subsequently, fan attention shifted to Jim Harbaugh’s…
The Thunder Down Under Chargers PodcastValiant Loss v Buffalo for Giff’s Chargers: Wk 16 Recap – Thunder Down Under Chargers Podcast – Episode 66
It was the best of both worlds for Bolts fans. They witnessed a brave performance on Saturday Night Football, but the Bolts high draft pick was preserved in a…
The Thunder Down Under Chargers PodcastStaley & Telesco Fired Following 63-21 TNF Beat Down: Wk 15 Recap – Thunder Down Under Chargers Podcast – Episode 65
Chargers fans sat through a 63-21 drubbing at Allegiant Stadium on TNF, before waking to the news that HC Brandon Staley and GM Tom Telesco had been relieved…
The Thunder Down Under Chargers PodcastHerbert Fractures Finger in Loss to Broncos: Wk 14 Recap – Thunder Down Under Chargers Podcast – Episode 64
“And now the end is near…”. What was supposed to be a celebration of Antonio Gates’ induction into the Chargers Hall of Fame, predictably became a So Fi…
The Thunder Down Under Chargers PodcastChargers Shutout Patriots in New England War of Attrition: Wk 13 Recap – Thunder Down Under Chargers Podcast – Episode 63
The Bolts kept their season alive with a hard-fought win against the Patriots at Foxborough. The 6-0 victory was the Chargers’ first against New England since…
The Thunder Down Under Chargers PodcastChargers Slide to 4-7 on SNF: Wk 12 Recap – Thunder Down Under Chargers Podcast – Episode 62
For the fifth time this season, the Chargers had the ball down one score with a chance to win in Q4 but were unable to protect Herbert when it mattered most. A…
The Thunder Down Under Chargers PodcastChargers Lose the Plot at Lambeau: Wk 11 Recap – Thunder Down Under Chargers Podcast – Episode 61
Jordan Love was the most recent beneficiary to face the Chargers Defense, throwing for the most yardage of his young career. That, plus a cacophony of errors…
The Thunder Down Under Chargers PodcastLions Victorious in SoFi Shootout: Wk 10 Recap – Thunder Down Under Chargers Podcast – Episode 60
It was an all too familiar finale on Sunday for Chargers fans. The Lions won with a walk-off field goal and the Bolts fell to 4-5 despite Justin Herbert and…
The Thunder Down Under Chargers PodcastChargers Defense Makes Merry @ The Meadowlands: Wk 9 Jets Recap – Thunder Down Under Chargers Podcast – Episode 59
The Chargers Defense caused chaos in New Jersey with eight sacks of Zach Wilson, storming to a 21-point victory on MNF. Join us today for our recap of the…
The Thunder Down Under Chargers PodcastBolts Beat Bagent on SNF: Wk 8 Bears Recap – Thunder Down Under Chargers Podcast – Episode 58
Two INTs from Rookie QB Tyson Bagent and three TDs from Herbert told the tale of the tape as the Bolts beat the Bears and recovered to 3-4 on SNF. Join us…
The Thunder Down Under Chargers PodcastKelce & Mahomes “Love Story’ Continues Against Chargers: Wk 7 Chiefs Recap – Thunder Down Under Chargers Podcast – Episode 57
Brittany Mahomes and Taylor Swift had plenty to cheer about as their boy toys collected 424 passing yards, 179 receiving yards, 29 rushing yards and 5 TDs…
The Thunder Down Under Chargers PodcastChargers Offense Struggles in MNF Loss: Wk 6 Cowboys Recap – Thunder Down Under Chargers Podcast – Episode 56
A scrubby affair on MNF saw the Chargers narrowly defeated 20-17; the loss was sealed with a late Justin Herbert interception. Join us today as we analyse the…
The Thunder Down Under Chargers PodcastCan the Chargers beat Dallas on Monday Night Football? – Thunder Down Under Chargers Podcast – Episode 55
The stage is set for a memorable Monday Night Football encounter between Kellen Moore and his former Cowboys in Primetime. Join us today as we use BYE week to…
The Thunder Down Under Chargers PodcastWk 4 Raiders Recap: “Six Sack Mack” Ruins Raiders – Thunder Down Under Chargers Podcast – Episode 54
The Chargers climbed to 2-2 with a Wk 4 victory against the Raiders. Khalil Mack had a day to remember, bullying his way to six sacks against his old team…
The Thunder Down Under Chargers PodcastWk 3 Vikings Recap: Vikes Vanquished on Keenan’s Career Day – Thunder Down Under Chargers Podcast – Episode 53
405 passing yards from Herbert and 215 receiving yards from Keenan is all it took for the Chargers to celebrate their first Victory Monday of Season 2023…
The Thunder Down Under Chargers PodcastWk 2 Titans Recap: Henry & Folk Finish Off Bolts in OT – Thunder Down Under Chargers Podcast – Episode 52
A Nick Folk field goal in OT sent the Chargers into an 0-2 tailspin as the rain came down in Nashville. Staley lost his cool in the post-game press conference…
The Thunder Down Under Chargers PodcastWk 1 Dolphins Recap: Tua & McDaniel Have Their Revenge – Thunder Down Under Chargers Podcast – Episode 51
Hello darkness, my old friend.” The Chargers fall painfully short in Wk 1 as Staley’s Defense concedes 536 Total Yards to Mike McDaniel’s Offense. We discuss…
The Thunder Down Under Chargers Podcast50th Episode TDU Extravaganza! – Thunder Down Under Chargers Podcast–Episode 50
THE REGULAR SEASON IS BACK and wouldn’t you know it #TDUCrew, it’s also our 50th show! To celebrate, we jampack today’s episode with a smorgasbord of segments…
The Thunder Down Under Chargers PodcastChargers Final 53 Man Roster – Thunder Down Under Chargers Podcast – Episode 49
ROSTER CUTDOWN DAY is here! Join us today as we discuss who made the Chargers Final 53 (and, as importantly… who didn’t) before we sum up our feelings about…
The Thunder Down Under Chargers Podcast2023 Preseason Week 2 v Saints – Thunder Down Under Chargers Podcast – Episode 48
Easton Stick and the Chargers came back to Earth in Wk 2 of Preseason action against the Saints. Join us today as we discuss the game and what we want to see…