Chad and Hank return for another ghoulish episode of BIG FAN! Included in this episode... MLB Playoff reactions and predictions, Hank's more than interesting trip to the Charlotte FC game, Halloween costumes for the ages, Halloween candy ranked by deliciousness, and Chad scares kids for fun! Music included in this episode: "Ghostbusters" Ray Parker Jr. Lake Hickory Haunts See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-inf...
Oct 27, 2022•30 min
Chad and Hank are back for this heartwarming friendly episode of Big Fan! Included in this episode... Swanky MLS games, All Day Sports Day, High School Reunions, MLB talk that includes playoffs, Judge hits 62 and steroid era players. Plus! Hickory's Oktoberfest is back, festival food, Youth Retreat Chaperones, and outrage over Rolling Stones' Best Comedy Movie list! Music included in this episode: Dionne Warwick "That's What Friends Are For" See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Ca...
Oct 06, 2022•35 min
Hank and Chad are back (finally) with a brand new episode of BIG FAN! Included in this episode, Hank is wheelin' and dealin' on the car lot, High School reunions, first cars, worst hats ever , math is hard but made easier with Photomath , Hank's back on the relay circuit, important Items when in a van with 5 other dudes, Chad's kids are smart, and finally what makes a good neighbor? We IMPLORE you to check out BIG FAN! Music included in this episode: Widespread Panic "Old Neighborhood" See Priva...
Sep 15, 2022•56 min
Chad? Here! Hank? Present! Settle down and volume up the BIG FAN Science Class is in session! Science Educator Kelly Ruff from Hickory High School joins our hosts for a wild & out of this world episode. Snakes, Moose, Bears, Sharks, Red Wolf x Coyote Hybrids Dinosaurs, Dodo Birds, Condors, Wolly Mammoths, Megladons, and of course ALIENS coming your way on this scholarly edition of BIG FAN! Music included in this episode: Oingo Boingo "Weird Science" See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/pr...
Aug 04, 2022•49 min
Chad and Hank return for another edition of BIG FAN! Summer is in full swing and our hosts are in the thick of it. Included in this episode, Chad makes new friends and is officially a Dance Dad, Hank's Trip to Cooperstown, and he also shares a recent close call story ... You don't want to miss this episode of BIG FAN! Music in this episode: The Fritz - "Already Know" Tickets to The Fritz at the hum on Saturday, July 23 2022 here! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Pri...
Jul 14, 2022•47 min
Chad and Hank return for BIG FAN's 4th Annual Summer Movie Extravaganza. Our hosts dive deep into the Summer movie lineup and discuss all the can't misses and the 100% hard passes. Also included, are Summer Must-Do's and our host's favorite stunts off the diving board. Time's 46 Most Anticipated Movies of Summer 2022 Death Diving Music included in this episode: Kenny Loggins "Danger Zone" See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#d...
Jun 16, 2022•45 min
BIG FAN is Back! Jump into Summer with BIG FAN's Start of Summer Spectacular! Included in this episode, a car clean-out leads to a sunny treasure trove, UFOs, Johnny Depp, what the hosts have been up to in their short hiatus, and much more! Music included in this episode: Sublime "Doin Time" See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
May 19, 2022•49 min
BIG Fan with Chad and Hank is Back! Highlights in this episode... stories from Hank and Co.'s turkey hunting trip and Chad has some revelations and puts Hank to the test with his gender experiment. Music in this episode: Sol Driven Train "Ridin" See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Apr 21, 2022•43 min
It's Chad and Hank's "One Shining Moment"... it's the BIG FAN March Madness Special 2022. From bracket busters to crazy mascots, it's here! Also included in this episode, a poker table squabble, a guys trip recap, and everyone's favorite segment Taste Buddies make its triumphant return! Music included in this episode: Luther Vandross' "One Shining Moment" See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Mar 25, 2022•41 min
Chad and Hank are back for a Super Edition of BIG FAN! Included in this episode ... NFL Playoffs and Super Bowl recap, Hank's Funky Wings, The Best Super Bowl Halftime Shows of ALL-TIME , The Hickory Museum of Art Studio 54 Party, Winter Olympics Review, and ... a new BIG FAN segment emerges! Chad's Choices has come to life. All this and more on this episode of BIG FAN! Music included in this episode: Bobby Brown's "Every Little Step" See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Californi...
Feb 17, 2022•35 min
We're back for a fiber-rich, healthy edition of BIG FAN, and boy do Chad and Hank go deep! This episode includes... Hank going in for a "procedure" , Chad has an "A-ha" moment, Results (and rules breaking) of Dry January , reminiscing about Hickory staples, old school snacks , off-season sports, the hum , and more! Music included in this episode: Dr. Bacon "Overtime" (Hank's Favorite Band) See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#...
Feb 02, 2022•52 min
Let's Ring in the new year! BIG FAN is back in 2022 for a brand new episode. Hank and Chad give their top 10 lists of everything from the year that was 2021. This is the new stuff, let's kick the habit and shed our skin. It's your BIG FAN 2021 Year in Review! Music included in this episode: Peter Gabriel "Sledgehammer" See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Jan 06, 2022•1 hr 1 min
Joy to the world, Chad and Hank are back and joined in this 2021 Christmas Spectacular by Josh Elder co-host of the 3 Beers Down podcast . These merry gentlemen review Chad's Nutcracker Experience, the newest Christmas presents for kids, their favorite Christmas presents ever, reminisce about Christmas traditions old and new, their top Christmas songs, their top Christmas foods, their top Christmas everything!...this is a Santa-sized Christmas edition of BIG FAN! Music included in this episode: ...
Dec 23, 2021•59 min
Chad and Hank are back for another jam-packed edition of BIG FAN! Included in this episode, Hank's extensive jacket collection, the Roadie App to the rescue, NC State vs. UNC Football , Hickory's Robert Dillingham , a moral compass that points due East, Town Cup recap, Tearjerkers, Brokeback Mountain Superbowl, and the Chili Cotillion! Music included in this episode: Greensky Bluegrass "Grow Together" See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19....
Dec 02, 2021•53 min
Hank and Chad are back for a full cornucopia episode. Included in this all so special Thanksgiving Special, Hank's Top 5 Thanksgiving sides, Chad's man scarves, What is Better? Curb Your Enthusiasm or Seinfeld?, Favorite Star Wars scenes, Chad is in the Nutcracker, & The Hickory Christmas Parade. "Hickory High Soccer is goin' to win State!" Music included in this episode of BIG FAN: Gordon Lightfoot's Carefree Highway (not every highway) and Sundown See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/pr...
Nov 19, 2021•52 min
Chad and Hank are back for the BIG FAN Halloween Spooktacular 2021! The boys had a big week and they're going to tell you all about their adventures... from Game 1 of the World Series in Houston to the First Tee at Kiawah's Ocean Course . Also included, people watching in the airport and the hum . Music included in this episode: John Carpenter's Halloween Theme and Steely Dan's Do It Again See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#...
Oct 28, 2021•38 min
Big Fan is back for another exciting.. well, you'll see who's excited. Included in this episode, $17 concert beers, E&E Moving Co. i.e. what would you do for beer and pizza?, Hank's take on the NC State fanbase , Halloween candy, and the Sopranos movie . Also, a whole lot of golf talk including three famous courses the Kiawah Ocean Course , Pine Valley , and Hampton Heights . Music included in this episode: Kenny Loggins "I'm Alright" See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Calif...
Oct 01, 2021•43 min
Chad and Hank are back for another fun-filled... wait... nope, check that... Chad is on one today. Also included in this episode, Armyworms' take over NW Hickory, results of the guy's Fantasy Football Drafts, Statesville Moth Chompers, a Would You Rather? segment - Desert Island Edition, and concert experiences. Autolawn Party , Footcandle Film Festival , the hum Music included in this episode: Black Crowes "Thorn in My Pride" See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privac...
Sep 09, 2021•48 min
Hank and Chad are back for another spirited jam-packed episode of BIG FAN! It's back to school and the guys are talking 1st day of college jitters, Campus Tour Guides, and making fast friends. Chad and Co. headed up the mountain for the Beech Mountain Summer Concert Series , while Hank was trying not to pull a Jason Pierre Paul in his driveway playing mad scientist. Plus!... waterproof iPhones, Fantasy Football Tips, Tricks and Punishments, a Man Vs. Beast segment, new female R&B singers, an...
Aug 19, 2021•58 min
Chad and Hank return for the BIG FAN Olympic Spectacular. Joining LIVE from Tokyo Japan is BIG FAN's own Olympic Expert and Correspondent, Will Rowland. Included in this gold medal-winning episode, obscure Olympic events, Simone Biles, US Rugby, and more! Plus! Chad and Hank officially have put their hat in the ring for 2024's new tandem break dancing event, Hank's Wild West Adventure, Fantasy Football Top Picks, and the BIG FAN Man vs. Beast segment! Music included in this episode: John William...
Jul 29, 2021•57 min
Chad and Hank are back for another jam-packed episode of BIG FAN! Included in this episode, Chad's Innate Ability to Lose Expensive Sunglasses, Disney World Hacks and Park Pros, Crazies on a Plane, Shark or Grizzly Bear?, Summer Movies, and MLB Father / Son Duos. Music included in this episode of BIG FAN: ZZ Top "Cheap Sunglasses" See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Jul 15, 2021•42 min
Chad and Hank are back for a summer fun-filled episode of Big Fan! Included in this episode.. the guys discuss the baseballer Shohei "Showtime" Ohtani , the NC State Wolfpack Baseball Team's run into the College World Series, dogs at the ballpark, Shibumi's, Cryptocurrency, the Prince book , Disneyworld adventures, US Open recap, and why Fathers don't get any respect. Music included in this episode: Goose "Arcadia" See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at ...
Jun 24, 2021•46 min
The guys are back in the MESH studio and are pumped! Included in this episode, boo-ing kids at 5th-grade graduation, penalty kick drama in a storied Hickory Middle School rivalry, a "Deep-Thoughts with Hank" and "What Did You, Miss Most?" Segments, Orthopedic Crocs, Anniversary Serenades, Aliens confirmed by the US Government, Phil's win at the PGA Championship (thumbs up), and DIY Fireworks... Get well soon Tom East! This episode is for you and it's not terrible. See Privacy Policy at https://a...
May 27, 2021•51 min
Chad and Hank are back for another episode of BIG FAN! Included in this episode our hosts discuss the gas shortage, Dad Math, the J-Lo relationship rollercoaster (shout out to Chick Chat), and the Paranormal Mandela Effect. Also, in a follow-up from the "I Saw the Light" BIG FAN episode in February the hosts discuss the inductees to the 2021 Rock n Roll Hall of Fame, some Internet Oddities, and is the MLB coming to the Carolinas? .. Plus the return of everyone's favorite segment, it's back folks...
May 13, 2021•59 min
Chad and Hank are back for another edition of Big Fan! Included in this episode, the hosts run down the Most Okayest SuperHeroes known to mankind, Dude Trips, a Leonardo DiCaprio sighting, Sweet 16 Memories, Do Kids Want to Drive?, and "Is Age Just a Number?"... Let's get to it! Here it is, BIG FAN! Music included in this episode: Foo Fighters "My Hero" See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Apr 29, 2021•55 min
Hello Friends, BIG FAN is back for another magnolia and pimento cheese-filled episode. Included in this edition, Vaccination=Vacation, How did the hosts react to the 2nd COVID vaccine, and are masks forever? A Deep Thoughts with Chad segment reemerges with a rousing "Would You Rather?"... The 2021 Masters Tournament picks, the UNC Basketball coaching shakeup, and the Suez Canal incident is discussed. The podcast, unlike any other, BIG FAN! Music included in this episode: The Masters Tournament T...
Apr 08, 2021•40 min
Chad and Hank are back for another bracket-busting episode of Big Fan! Included in this episode, talking smack 101, the guys Coming 2 America review, a Taste Buddies segment, and the COVID vaccine. It's the most wonderful time of the year... March Madness is back baby! Chad and Hank give the listeners a preview of their choice picks and how to win your bracket this year (maybe). This episode is one big, one shining moment. Music in this episode: Luther Vandross' One Shining Moment See Privacy Po...
Mar 18, 2021•51 min
Chad and Hank return for another packed BIG FAN! Included in this episode, pitchers and catchers report, Tiger's Car Accident, a loyal listener's near death experience, Coming 2 America preview, and St. Patty's Day traditions. It went so well the first time, Taste Buddies is back! Music included in the episode ALO's "Maria" See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Feb 25, 2021•37 min
Chad and Hank are back for another life changing podcast! Included in this episode, Hank breaks UFO news, close to home near death experiences, Super Bowl Highlights and Lowlights, Tom Brady's Draft Day, Shutting Down the "You Can't Do It" people, power couples and the hosts discuss the Rock and Roll and Baseball Hall of Fame nominees for this year. A new segment emerges onto the BIG FAN podcast. Get ready for " Taste Buddies"! Email BIG FAN at info@themesh.tv Music Featured in this episode: Car...
Feb 11, 2021•1 hr 5 min
Chad and Hank are back for another jam packed episode of Big Fan! Included in this edition..Chad is officially a boomer (at least according to his daughters), Big Fan hate mail is addressed, new starts, dry January isn't working out, Hank's Hot Takes, how masks hide real emotions, the Tiger Woods documentary, and giving your kids a choice. Order the "Hickory: Then and Now" book here . Music included in this episode: Jupiter Coyote "Crazy Women" . See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy a...
Jan 21, 2021•51 min
