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Calm Down with Erin and Charissa

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Calm Down With Erin Andrews and Charissa Thompson is all about the conversations you would have with your friends when you think others aren't listening. It's like a text chain put into a podcast. This is the place where Erin and Charissa get real, and no subject is off limits. It’s a “pull back the curtain” look into their lives, while they also ask questions about everyone else’s. Get ready for unfiltered conversations between two girlfriends about life, gossip, sports, and pretty much every random topic that needs to be dissected. Get ready to Calm Down with Erin and Charissa.

Episodes

Episode 313: Live at the Tampa Bay Buccaneers She is Football Summit Part 1

Erin and Charissa travel to Tampa to headline the She Is Football Summit with a live show in front of an outstanding audience of 800 women! In part one of this event, the ladies talk to the crowd about their travels to the event and dinner the night before where they met some esteemed members of the audience and left with a surprising story. This and much more on Part One of Calm Down at the She is Football Summit with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy infor...

Mar 11, 202524 min

Episode 312: CAN YOU GIVE ME A MINUTE?!

Things don’t slow down on Calm Down with Erin and Charissa in the offseason as they bring you a loaded Big Show! They start things off by congratulating coach Jimmy Johnson on his retirement from Fox Sports after 31 years as a Hall of Fame broadcaster. Then they dive in on the struggles of getting ready to “go out” and why it inevitably leads to just giving. Erin also shares an important PSA about getting checked and why it’s time for Charissa to do the same. See omnystud...

Mar 06, 202537 min

Episode 311: Pregame - Fireball Shots & Blue Moons

It’s another Pregame with Erin and Charissa answering your questions. They tell you what their drink orders are when they know the night is going to be a crazy one. What should you do about that crush on the foreign exchange student? And are there any athletes left on their bucket list of people they’d like to interview? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 04, 202517 min

Episode 310: Summer's Over?

It hasn't even been three weeks since the Super Bowl, and Erin and Charissa are convinced that summer is over! On this episode there are updates galore; more tales of reentry, Erin is getting more time with Mack, they are reading more and learning how to not worry about the things they can't control. After a while, it becomes clear that there are many tales of getting back to regular life over the summer to come on the Calm Down podcast!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Feb 27, 202537 min

Episode 309: Pregame - My Hormones are Good

It's the Pregame edition of the Calm Down podcast with anonymous questions aplenty! This week, Erin and Charissa talk about favorite trips to take with your best friend, what to do if your friend starts dating your ex-husband, how to integrate back into the day-to-day after football season, game-day makeup routines, how to break up with a friend and much more.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 26, 202521 min

Episode 308: Vacation Mode

Erin and Charissa are in pure vacation mode, and they are reminded that cutting loose can be more challenging than the day-to-day grind of the season. It doesn't take long for them to begin to self-reflect; Charissa can't help herself, Erin is not sleeping and this week's headlines help lead them to the realization that finding balance in life is a key to happiness, especially when there is a change of pace.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Feb 20, 202536 min

Episode 307: Pregame - What Planet am I On?

After re-entry, you can feel like you are on a whole other planet. Well, on this Pregame edition of the Calm Down podcast, Erin and Charissa try to get back to familiar territory as they answer your questions. Listen as they talk about guest room necessities, whether to Valentine's gift or not, why recliners are out, and more!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 18, 202519 min

Episode 306: Pregame - That Was Rude Behavior

Football season might be over but the Pregame is still here! Erin and Charissa answer questions regarding divorce, making friends as a parent and an unfortunate flight experience. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 13, 202518 min

Episode 305: SUPER BOWL LIX REACTION!

Erin and Charissa will not Calm Down as they react to their Super Bowl LIX experience on Fox. They start by discussing their outfits and prep leading up to the Big Game. They also share some of their favorite behind the scenes moments including a surprise run in with a newly crowned champion after the game. They also give a shout out to everyone involved that made Super Bowl LIX the highest rated Super Bowl ever! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Feb 12, 202545 min

Episode 304: Buttery, Soft Leather

As Erin and Charissa head to New Orleans for Super Bowl LIX, they talk about their times at the NFC Championship Game, what they will be up to this week before the Big Game and their love for matchups like the one between the Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles. And later in the episode, the story of how Charissa casually dropped some surprising news on Erin recently. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 06, 202534 min

Episode 303: Pregame - Having Yourself an Erin Moment?

Erin and Charissa are back on this Pregame edition of the Calm Down podcast as they talk about the Calm Down origin story, what to do if you feel like you are losing touch with your friends, and more! plus what is an "Erin moment" and what do you do if you have one?  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 03, 202513 min

Episode 302: Be Like Jayden Daniels & LA Fires

Erin and Charissa are back with a Big Show following a somber week off due to the wildfires in Los Angeles. They start by discussing Erin’s interview with Washington Commanders QB Jayden Daniels and why she hopes Mack grows up to be like Jayden someday. They also talk about the tragic wildfires in LA, what they are doing to help those in need and how you can help too. Please donate to the Red Cross to help those affected by the Southern California Wildfires:  https://redcross.rallyup....

Jan 23, 202526 min

Episode 301: Pregame - Asking Women Out is Hot

Erin and Charissa are back! They answer your questions in a new Pregame: Bridesmaids hate their dress, help! Is asking woman out in person dead? How do you exit a conversation you don’t want to be in? Please donate to the Red Cross to help those affected by the Southern California Wildfires:  https://redcross.rallyup.com/wildfires/Campaign/Details All proceeds from Ruby Ranch Merch are donated to those affected by the Southern California Wildfires:  https://www.rubyranchlife.com/...

Jan 21, 202516 min

Episode 300: NFL Head Coaches Love Yelling at Dean Blandino

A very special Big Show means a very special guest on this week’s Calm Down with Erin and Charissa. They welcome in Fox Sports NFL & College Football rules analyst Dean Blandino to cover everything from instant replay, getting cussed out by coaches, to getting your dating profile right. Dean shares an awesome story about working Super Bowl XLII and what happened after David Tyree’s famous helmet catch as well as some unforgettable airport bar stories featuring Erin and the A crew...

Jan 09, 202554 min

Episode 299: Pregame - Mike Evans Breaking Records & Are You Talking S*** About Me?

The NFL’s regular season has come to an end, but the Pregame with Erin and Charissa is just beginning! They start by reacting to the Buccaneers week 18 win over the Saints and Erin’s firsthand account of Mike Evans officially recording his 11th straight 1,000-yard season. They also answer questions and an ANONYMOUS FOLLOW UP you don’t want to miss!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 07, 202521 min

Episode 298: Did Charissa & Steve Break Up?

Back from the holiday break, Erin and Charissa won’t Calm Down because it was a busy week! Charissa wants to know if Erin is mad at her and also gives the backstory on why her and Steve “broke up” on Christmas Eve. Erin discusses Mack learning to ski and why she was shedding tears on a recent flight. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 02, 202540 min

Episode 297: Pregame - Erin & Charissa Design Your Dating Profile

Erin and Charissa return with an all-new Pregame answering your questions. They share some of the gameday essentials and explain the difference between a wide receiver and a running back. They also give their do’s & don’ts for online dating profiles. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 31, 202425 min

Episode 296: Best of Calm Down 2024!

Putting a bow on an incredible 2024 recapping some of our favorite moments from the year that was. Erin and Charissa look back at their epic trip to London to finally see Taylor Swift live at The Eras Tour. They feature a fun conversation with their good friend, colleague and “work husband” Kevin Burkhardt sharing stories from the airport bar and his journey from car salesman to calling the Super Bowl for Fox Sports. Finally, they wrap it up with 3-time Grammy winner Miranda Lambert ...

Dec 26, 20241 hr 3 min

Episode 295: Pregame - HELP! My Ex Won’t Move Out

Erin and Charissa link up for a “Pregame” edition of Calm Down answering your questions. What do you do when you outgrow friendships? Thoughts on Bill Belichick getting hired on with Chapel Hill football program? My ex and I broke up… But he won’t move out of the apartment. What do I do? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 23, 202411 min

Episode 294: Steelers v Eagles & a Hotel Power Outage

Calm Down with Erin and Charissa but a bow on week 15 of the NFL season where Erin was on the sidelines for Steelers vs Eagles and Charissa was covering Rams vs 49ers. Erin details her interview with Mike Tomlin and why it reminded her of another interview she had with an all-time great. Charissa shares the struggles she encountered when the power went out at her hotel while she was getting ready. They also agree while they love dogs, they don’t belong in grocery stores or restaurants. See...

Dec 19, 202441 min

Episode 293: Pregame - How Do You Know When He’s the One?

Erin and Charissa have an all-new Pregame answering your questions. They give their thoughts on gifting for the sports fan in your life, New Year’s Eve plans in your 40s & 50s and how to know if the person you’re dating is “the one”. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 17, 202424 min

Episode 292: The End of the Eras Tour

Erin and Charissa will try to Calm Down as they reflect on the end of Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour. They also look back on another wild week in the NFL with on the sidelines of Bills v Rams and Charissa in Detroit to cover Packers v Lions. Erin shares the backstory for her “My Cause My Cleats” and we also find out if she was telling the truth about being a pretty good karaoke singer. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 12, 202451 min

Episode 291: Pregame - Go for The Guy in His 20’s

Erin and Charissa are ready to Pregame by answering your questions! How do you handle judgy, nosy neighbors? Dating in your 40s Christmas Traditions See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 10, 202416 min

Episode 290: Erin’s The Karaoke Queen

It’s a post-Thanksgiving “Big Show” of Calm Down with Erin and Charissa. Erin details a near wardrobe disaster during her coverage of the Giants vs the Cowboys on Thanksgiving Day. Charissa has a hard time believing Erin when she claims to be sneaky great at karaoke. Charissa also explains a recent disagreement with Steve and how he managed to get back into her good graces without apologizing. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Dec 05, 202434 min

Episode 289: Pregame - Your Mom Must Be Proud

Unsubscribing to emails, puppies and perfecting “the pose” for Instagram are a few of the things covered on this Pregame edition of Calm Down with Erin and Charissa. They tackle the challenges of maintaining intimacy with you partner and how they deal with the few trolls they encounter at games. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 03, 202424 min

Episode 288: Happy Thanksgiving & Calm Down!

Erin and Charissa give thanks to all the awesome Calm Down listeners. They recap their travels from week 12 in the NFL including Charissa making snow angels after the Browns thrilling win over the Steelers. Erin gives a shout out to star Packers RB Josh Jacobs for his stellar performance against the 49ers. They also explain why LOL & BRB are DUMB. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 28, 202442 min

Episode 287: Pregame - The Best Advice My Dad Gave Me

Erin and Charissa deliver an all-new Pregame answering your questions! They tell you what they are thankful for this time of year, the best advice they’ve each gotten from their dads and if it’s a red flag when your girlfriend doesn’t like sports. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 26, 202415 min

Episode 286: Erin’s Eyebrow Update

Erin heard enough about her eyebrows and she’s ready to set the record straight on this episode of Calm Down with Erin and Charissa. Charissa supports Erin on her eyebrow journey, shares her awesome experience covering the Eagles win over the Commanders and talking to Saquon Barkley after the game. They debut a new segment – “Calm Down Connections”. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 21, 202439 min

Episode 285: Pregame - How to Succeed in Sports Broadcasting

How do we feel about a kid’s 1st birthday party? What advice can you give to young women seeking to follow in the path you have created? It’s all new Pregame with Erin and Charissa answering these questions and more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 19, 202422 min

Episode 284: Do We Have Dirty Mouths?

It was a crazy week which means Erin and Charissa are here to tell you all about it! They discuss another wild week in the NFL with Charissa working Bengals vs Ravens and Erin covering 49ers vs Buccaneers. The ladies also admit it might be time they finally clean up their language a little bit. Plus, Erin’s tired of people talking about her eyebrows. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 14, 202442 min