#BoltUp! The regular season is FINALLY here! Today on Thunder Down Under Chargers, we gear up for Week 1 against the Arizona Cardinals, dive into the #TDUMailbag, and put our reputations on the line with rapid-fire "Buy, Sell, Hold" season predictions. What we cover today: #TDUMailbag: Answering your burning questions ahead of kickoff. Wk 1 Cardinals Preview: Key matchups, tactical breakdown, and what it will take to start 1-0. Buy, Sell, Hold!: Bold predictions on division winners, individual awards, and overall record. Hit subscribe so you never miss an episode of the Thunder Down Under Chargers Podcast!

#BoltUp! The initial 53-man roster is SET! Today on Thunder Down Under Chargers, we break down Joe Hortiz's roster construction, analye the surprise cuts and trades, and grade every position group ahead of the 2026 season.

What we cover today:

53-Man Roster Reactions: Initial takes, the biggest cut/hold surprise, fringe player trades for draft capital, and who is primed for a bigger role than expected.

Roster Confidence Meter: We tier every single position group into Ready to Contend, Good Enough, Developing, or Needs Help.

Final Offense & Defense Grades: Giving our final letter grade and one-word verdict for the entire unit.

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#BoltUp! We are joined today by special guest Sam Monson from Check The Mic! Sam breaks down why he was the lone NFL MVP voter for Justin Herbert in 2025, his outlook on the Chargers’ 2026 season, and overarching NFL trends to watch. Plus, we put Sam to the test with our famous TDU Aussie Quiz. Hit subscribe so you never miss an episode of Thunder Down Under Chargers!

#BoltUp! Join us today as we break down the Chargers’ barely competitive Week 2 Preseason loss over the San Francisco 49ers! What we cover today: Injury Strikes! How the season-ending loss of Center Tyler Biadasz impacts the Chargers’ season prospects? Preseason Wk 2 Recap: Standouts & Takeaways from the Chargers' loss vs. 49ers. Hit subscribe so you never miss an episode of the Thunder Down Under Chargers Podcast!

#BoltUp! Join us today as we break down the Chargers’ dominant Week 1 Preseason win over the Houston Texans! What we cover today: Preseason Wk 1 Recap: Standouts & takeaways from the Chargers' win vs. Texans. Hit subscribe so you never miss an episode of Thunder Down Under Chargers!

#BoltUp! Preseason football is finally back as the Chargers prepare to take on the Houston Texans. But before kickoff, we're taking a deep dive into the 2026 schedule to explain why the Bolts are set to SWEEP the entire AFC East. From dethroning the Patriots, to handling the Bills, Dolphins and Jets, we deliver a comprehensive breakdown of how the Chargers stack up against the East. What we cover today: Training Camp Takeaways: Latest news, roster trends, and player reports. Texans vs. Chargers: What to look for in the preseason opener. The AFC East Sweep: Our game-by-game breakdown and predictions. Hit subscribe so you never miss an episode of Thunder Down Under Chargers!

Training Camp is in full flight (or as Harbaugh likes to call it, glide mode). With the first padded practice over in San Diego, it is time to take stock of the week’s action and share our biggest Charger takeaways on TDU. We then move onto our first 2026 Opponent Series segment of the offseason, breaking down the NFC West and the challenges presented by this fearsome division. Don't miss it!

ESPN Chargers reporter Kris Rhim joins the Thunder Down Under Chargers Podcast to discuss Justin Herbert, Jim Harbaugh and the biggest storylines ahead of Los Angeles Chargers training camp.

We welcomed ESPN’s Chargers beat reporter, Kris Rhim, onto the show today to chat about the Bolts’ offseason and everything fans can expect to see at training camp! We shared our takes and also bombarded Kris with the kinds of hard-hitting questions he’s more accustomed to asking than answering! And, of course, we challenged Kris to our famous TDU Aussie Quiz. Don't miss it!

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 their popstar wives on a global musical tour? Find out today as we bring you our Biggest Chargers Offseason Takeaways to kickstart Season 5 of TDU. Is the Bolt’s Interior OL still a problem? Are McDaniel and Herbert fully in synch (with their footwork and their minds)? Now that the picture is almost complete, how do we grade Joe Hortiz’s roster building efforts? We discuss it all #BoltFam. Don't miss it!

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 each player, hand out our draft grades, and present our Draft Edition of “Knife or Spoon”, sharing some winners & losers from around the NFL after a fantastic weekend of action. Don't miss it