Backstage: Chargers

Offensive tackle Joe Barksdale discusses his love for music, how an NFL coach encouraged him to play guitar and more on the Backstage: Chargers Podcast presented by Toyota.

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Equipment Manager Chris Smith and his staff take fans inside the Chargers equipment room as they prepare for the team's trip to London.

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The second-year defensive end talks playing football at Notre Dame, stepping up in his second NFL season, off-the-field hobbies and more. Plus, a conversation about healthy social media habits.

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Defensive tackle Damion Square discusses leadership, lessons from Nick Saban and Alabama football, and beating the odds as an undrafted free agent; former Chargers Lorenzo Neal and Marcellus Wiley share their favorite memories from Raiders Week.

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Rookie safety Derwin James discusses the impressive start to his NFL career; Team Dietitian Erica Capellino shares insight on player nutrition during the rigors of an NFL season; Hall of Fame wide receiver James Lofton talks Mike Williams' hot start, Philip Rivers' mastery and more.

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Chargers tight end Virgil Green talks pregame routines, NBA 2K, Incubus and Marshmello, Philip Rivers and Antonio Gates, and much more in a wide-ranging conversation roughly 24 hours before the Chargers beat the Bills 31-20 in Buffalo.

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General Manager Tom Telesco returns to his hometown of Buffalo – a place he began his NFL career as a summer intern with the Bills in 1991.

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Undrafted rookie running back Detrez Newsome, wide receiver Geremy Davis and defensive end Chris Landrum share their journey to the 53-man roster.

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Chris Hayre sits down with Philip Rivers before the start of his 15th NFL season; Head Coach Anthony Lynn discusses preparing for the Chiefs, the return of Antonio Gates and his impressions of the defensive rookies.

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Starting on Tuesday, Sept. 4, join Chargers Team Reporter Chris Hayre for behind-the-scenes interviews with players, coaches and front office members throughout the 2018 season. In this trailer episode, Chargers Head of Production Jason Lavine discusses how Backstage: Chargers came to be and what fans can expect.

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