We're back for a sweaty edition on BIG FAN! In this episode, Chad debuts some truly terrible summer poetry, Hank sweats through Atlanta traffic, and the guys debate who they’d marry if they could be a stay-at-home spouse to a superstar. Plus, fake tattoos, fantasy football drama, a giant toddler, and sunburns so bad you question your life choices. Summer’s heating up—and so is this episode of BIG FAN! Music included in this episode: Nelly: Hot in Here...
Jun 26, 2025•42 min•Ep. 6
It’s the 2025 Big Fan Summer Blockbuster Movie Extravaganza! Chad, Hank, and movie guru Camden Tucker break down the can't-miss flicks and the duds to dodge this summer. From Superman and Jurassic World to Megan 2.0 and Naked Gun, they rank, roast, and rave over everything coming to a screen near you. Plus, find out who conquered a nine-dog challenge at a Crawdads game and what movie snack is worth sneaking past security. This one’s got action, comedy, horror—and ketchup. Music included in this ...
Jun 05, 2025•55 min•Ep. 5
Hank and Chad are back—eventually—for another unforgettable BIG FAN episode! From lonely studios to Metallica tailgate woks, they cover it all. Chad relives an epic stadium concert that ended on the field, while Hank breaks down buffet math and fake cherry blossoms in Gastonia. They debate the worst songs of all time, shout out Daniel Willis (congrats, dad!), and get hyped for the hum ’s grand opening. Oh, and Chad's insurance saga? Turns out miracles do happen. Music included in this episode: B...
May 15, 2025•48 min•Ep. 4
Chad and Hank are back with tales of car insurance heartbreak, HVAC meltdowns, and midlife tennis comebacks. Chad’s headed to see Metallica at Lane Stadium, Hank’s pressure washing like a suburban warrior, and both are praying their air conditioning holds through member-member weekend. There’s drama over golf invites, shady Rock & Roll Hall snubs, and a heroic dog finally free of his cone. Hickory’s hottest podcast covers everything from the Kentucky Derby to Salt-N-Pepa. Helpful links from ...
May 02, 2025•37 min•Ep. 3
Welcome to another jam-packed edition of BIG FAN! Chad and Hank are hobbling into spring with sore elbows, magic patches, and questionable seances under the full moon. They swap tales of beach trips gone old-man-mode, grocery runs for Metamucil and late-night vertical leap contests. The Val Kilmer fan club is in full effect, and Lucy Rose survives a real-life Dukes of Hazzard moment. Plus: Hickory FC jerseys, Masters drafts, and who’s taking home the NCAA crown? Music included in this episode Da...
Apr 04, 2025•38 min•Ep. 2
Parched Madness is here! Hank and Chad are back for this brand-new segment, ranking the best drinks in the business... Plus! Why is February terrible? Spring Break trips, tennis season is officially here, and more. All in this episode of BIG FAN! Music included in this episode: Billy Strings "Mountain Dew" See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Mar 07, 2025•35 min
Happy Galentine's Day from Big Fan! Chad and Hank are back for another fun LOVING edition in this jam-packed episode. Included in this rendition... Chad runs into a few characters in Asheville, the Super Bowl halftime show, Hanks Hierarchy, Rock and Roll HOF nominees, and the Hillcrest Hawk. Music included in this episode The Black Crowes "Thorn in My Pride" & Phish "Harry Hood" See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-...
Feb 14, 2025•49 min
Chad and Hank return for another hilarious edition of BIG FAN! Included in this episode...Hank's tour of take-out restaurants in HKY + his kitchen remodel updates, we have the results from Chad's New Year exercise resolutions, cold weather tennis court antics, Chad has an affinity for electric blankets, Best Picture Oscar Nominees, the host's March Madness Trips, the CFB national championship, Galentine's Day and an HHS Spring Sports Roundup. An episode for the ages here on The MESH podcast netw...
Jan 24, 2025•46 min
Chad and Hank are back from the Holiday break just in time for the Hickory Snowmageddon! All included in this rendition, the one-and-only on-the-scene Downtown Hickory metrologist Harry Sprinkle makes a special guest appearance, the adventures in car buying for teenagers, the trials and tribulations of Dry-January, and a whole lot more all in this episode of BIG FAN! Music included in this episode: The Beatles "Drive My Car" See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy ...
Jan 10, 2025•42 min
Hank and Chad are back for this Thanksgiving Leftovers episode of BIG FAN. Shenanigans commenced in our town over the course of the holiday, and our hosts are going to tell you all about it. No teaser here, Chad tells of his encounter with a one-legged bartender chasing a Chihuahua with a pool stick... Also! Wicked at the Carolina Theatre, the annual HKY Christmas Parade, The Town Cup, MTV's Unplugged series, and Thanksgiving Family Feud! All this and more on this wild edition of BIG FAN! Music ...
Dec 05, 2024•37 min
The No Politics edition of Big Fan is here! Chad and Hank return for a full episode that covers Hickory's 6th Street Halloween tradition, a World Series recap, American restaurant staples that are closing, Hank's kitchen remodel, and Hickory High Football! Music included in this episode: The Dip "Love Direction" See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Nov 07, 2024•31 min
The Big Fan Team is devastated by the impact of Hurricane Helene. Our hearts go out to those affected and hope that our community rallies together to help those in need. In this episode of Big Fan... Chad and Hank discuss life post-hurricane here in the last week in WNC, Chad's colonoscopy, the MLB playoffs, and Hickory High Football! Go Red Tornados! Music in this episode: "Touch of Grey" by Grateful Dead See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://a...
Oct 04, 2024•38 min
Hank, Chad, and Michael are back for this year's BIG FAN Football Kickoff Show! In this episode, the gang discusses your tailgating essentials, reminisces about past Fantasy Football Draft shenanigans, and talks High School, College, and NFL predictions for this upcoming tackle football season. Music included in this episode: Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit "This Ain't It" See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info...
Aug 29, 2024•52 min
Chad, Hank, Olivia, and Camden are back for a jam-packed summer spectacular edition of BIG FAN! Favorite Olympic events, summer blockbusters, Hanks Hierarchy, and more... Listen in for some hilarious takes on this one! Music included in this episode: Mellow Swells "I Don't Mind The Wait" See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Aug 08, 2024•1 hr 6 min
Happy Fourth of July from BIG FAN! In this episode, Chad and Hank get into July 4th plans and their fireworks experiences. Also! Hank and Chad get into tire issues in Nashville, Chad's ecstatic about early tee times, Alien galaxy discoveries equipped with forcefields, kids' summer jobs, and how much do billionaires tip? Music included in this episode: Rick Derringer's Real American See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-s...
Jul 04, 2024•34 min
That's right even the chaperones need a little chaperoning at times. Chad and Hank are back for a jump into summer edition of BIG FAN! Included...Chad's 50th birthday celebration recap, golf course stories, awards day at schools, Senior Week reminiscing, the best characters in your favorite sitcoms, and more in this hilarious episode of BIG FAN! Music included in this episode: Signal Fire's "Cool and Easy" See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://a...
Jun 06, 2024•43 min
A half-century... Chad (the birthday boy) and Hank are back for a special 50th birthday-episode of BIG FAN! Included in this jam-packed edition, our hosts reminisce about past birthdays including Chad's 21st (or at least the day after), fun stuff happening in and around Hickory ( the hum , Hickory FC , Hickory Crawdads ), deep questions with kids, most wanted skills, aliens, end of the world scenarios, life transitions, and the Foundation Center project. ALL this and MORE in this BIG FAN! Music ...
May 16, 2024•42 min
It's a warm, hazy, and sniffly edition of this jumping back into spring episode of BIG FAN! Chad and Hank are back to discuss atrocious seasonal allergies, The Masters Tournament, and Dream Teams 1 & 2. And!... Chad doesn't get kidnapped! A story for the ages. All in this BIG FAN! Music Included in this episode: Pony Bradshaw "Jehovah" See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Apr 18, 2024•39 min
Chad and Hank are back for another March Madness Edition of BIG FAN! Included in this episode, our hosts give you some of their NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament picks, discuss NC State's ACC Championship win, Sitcom Bracketology, and more! Pick BIG FAN to make a deep run this year! Music included in this episode (and every March Madness Edition of BIG FAN): Luther Vandross's "One Shining Moment" See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/pr...
Mar 21, 2024•44 min
Chad and Hank are back for another jam-packed episode of BIG FAN! In this episode, hectic kid schedules, The Grandview Eagles Nest, Hickory High's sports dominance, the kids are big fans of BIG FAN, Chad East as the Riddler, and we find out if Batman really is just a rich guy in a bat suit. All in this episode of BIG FAN! Music included in this episode: Boombox "Stereo" See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ...
Mar 07, 2024•38 min
Chad and Hank are back for another non-sus, jam-packed edition of BIG FAN. 1984 was 40 years ago, but the hits still keep holding up , kids slang, Hank gets fashion advice, Jon Reep's BBQ sauce commercial , Super Bowl Exotic Prop Bets, and Deluxe Printing Group celebrates 50 years in Hickory, NC! Music in this episode includes: Prince and The Revolution's "Let's Go Crazy" See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-inf...
Feb 08, 2024•45 min
Chad and Hank are back for another rendition of BIG FAN! In this jam-packed episode, Chad has unearthed a magic syrup for his ailments and we find out if scheduling yearly physicals during Dry January is the optimal health plan. A Starch Madness preview with a reported shuffle at the top of the fry list and we learn what beef tallow is. Also included, Does TV sizes matter?, Oscar nominations for Best Picture, NFL picks from our hosts, and the hot topic of NFL conspiracy theories are discussed. A...
Jan 25, 2024•42 min
Hank and Chad are Big Fan's of Christmas Cheer, State Championships, and High School Football fact checkers... Included in this episode, our hosts Thanksgiving shenanigans, Hickory High School Red Tornados state championship run(s), Christmas Family Feud, and more! Buckle in we're heading to STATE! Music included in this episode: Billy Strings "Watch It Fall" See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Dec 07, 2023•44 min
Hank and Chad are back for the 2023 Thanksgiving edition of BIG FAN. Joining our hosts today is special co-host Carson (Hank's Brother - in - Law)! The guys sit down in the MESH Studio to imbibe and chew the fat. Included in this special episode are a multitude of segments and laughs. Strap in and join us for another fantastic holiday rendition of BIG FAN! Music included in this episode Turnpike Troubadours, Gin Smoke and Lies See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privac...
Nov 23, 2023•1 hr 9 min
In this mature and gentlemanly edition of Big Fan... Chad and Hank are back to discuss all things refined. Plays, tennis, golf, you name it. Chad heads to a musical instead of watching NFL Week 1, updates on our host's tennis team, upcoming adventures, and another installment of Hank's Hierarchy (or whatever Chad decides to call it this time) Music included in this episode: Lakeside's Fantastic Voyage and Carole King's It's Too Late See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California ...
Sep 21, 2023•36 min
Ladies and Gentlemen, Hank, Chad, and the BIG FAN podcast are back in business! After an extended hiatus, our hosts sit down to recap the summer, and jump into a Let's Ask Hank segment (formerly Hank's Hierarchy) where the burning question is answered. Who has the best wings in Hickory?, Plus... first and worst jobs! Music included in this episode: Eminem "Guess Who's Back" See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-i...
Sep 07, 2023•51 min
Feeling Salty? Chad and Hank are back for another tater-ly spud-tacular edition of BIG FAN! You better believe it's not small potatoes! Ladies and Gentlemen, do we have your attention? Get the ketchup ready for Starch Madness 2023! Music included in this episode of Big Fan: March Madness Theme and "Sweet Potato" Shinyribs See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Mar 23, 2023•53 min
Ladies and Gentlemen, Channel 68 Cool Change Radio is live on The MESH. DJ Chad and DJ Hank dive into Entertainment.com's 200 Greatest Easy Listening Rock Songs and share their own top 5. Plus! Super Bowl recaps and reactions are all in this jam-packed episode of BIG FAN! All music featured in this episode: The Channel 68 Cool Change Radio playlist on Apple Music See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Feb 16, 2023•51 min
Dry January is over and Wet February is here! In this episode... Chad and Hank dive into how Dry January shaped up for them, a rare Tommy the Tornado sighting in Hickory, superpowers revisited, and Super Bowl predictions! Plus! Has Chad been trying to assert dominance over Hank during past Big Fan episodes? All this and more in this far from dry episode of Big Fan! Music included in this episode: Dax "Dear Alcohol" See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at ...
Feb 02, 2023•42 min
BIG FAN is back (finally) for another jam-packed episode full of fun for you! In this installment, Hank and Chad get off to a hot start and dive into Chad's battle with COVID, Dry January, a How Much Food Could Hank Eat segment, and Heaven and Hell "Walk Up" songs. All this and more on BIG FAN! Coach Hopper's GoFundME link here Music included in this episode of BIG FAN Los Lonely Boys "Heaven" See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/priv...
Jan 19, 2023•49 min
