Three Aussies. One passion: American Football Join best mates Andy (@TDU_Andy), Jack (@TDU_Jack), and Alister (@TDU_ Alister) as they use data, analysis, and humour to work through their feelings about the Los Angeles Chargers and the NFL. If you love the Chargers and the NFL, you'll love The Thunder Down Under. Follow us on Twitter at @TDU_Chargers Follow us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheThunderDownUnderPodcast Tune in on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or wherever else you get your favourite podcasts
We welcomed Adam “The WoolDog” Woolley from Charger Chat today to chat about the Bolts’ offseason! How excited are we for 2025? Has the team repaired any holes from last year’s roster? Are they ready to challenge the Chiefs? And who made our Mount Rushmore of underrated players? Join us to find out!
The Chargers have been putting in the work at OTAs and Mandatory Minicamp. But have the TDU boys been grinding too during their time off? Find out today as we return to the show for a discussion of everything Bolts-related this offseason, from Rashawn Slater’s contract negotiations to the customised patches Harbaugh’s had sewn to his players’ practice jerseys. Who’s got it better #BoltFam? Don't miss it!
The 2025 NFL Draft is in the books and the Chargers welcomed 9 new players into the #BoltFam! Join us today as we break down each player, hand out our draft grades, and share some winners & losers from around the NFL after a fantastic weekend of action. Don't miss it!
It’s draft season and the gloves are off! In this special crossover episode, Thunder Down Under locks horns with the Powderkeg Podcast in a no-holds-barred Mock Draft Showdown. Who nails the picks? Who reaches for a punter? And who should be banned from drafting ever again? Expect bold takes, plenty of banter, a few friendly jabs (okay, not that friendly), and a whole lot of Chargers chaos. We debate strategy, argue over prospects, and try not to completely destroy our friendships by Pick 22. Th...
With only two weeks until the 2025 NFL Draft, on today’s show we unpack how the Chargers should ATTACK it! Building an NFL roster requires many decisions and different teams have different philosophies. Are their certain positions you should never draft in Round 1? Should you ever trade up? Should BPA or need mainly determine picks? We discuss it all on TDU. Don’t miss it
“It’s 3 weeks until the 2025 NFL Draft and what better time to welcome Guilty as Charged’s Steven and Tyler back on Thunder Down Under Chargers! Together we discuss all the recent team news before undertaking a critical off-season exercise: Setting the Chargers’ Big Board! What discussions would GM Joe Hortiz, Assistant GM Chad Alexander and their scouts be having behind closed doors? Which draft prospects are the best fits for the Bolts? What strategy should be applied on Draft Day? We discuss ...
“It was a deathly quiet first week of free agency for the Chargers and fans were angry! They thought GM Joe Hortiz had forgotten about the team’s $90m of cap space and that Herbert was being hung out to dry (again). Then the Chargers signed the largest OL in the NFL, Super Bowl Winning Right Guard, Mekhi Becton. Has Hortiz totally redeemed himself? Are there some more big moves coming #BoltFam? We discuss it all on TDU. Don’t miss it
TDU IS BACK IN TOWN! After a restful break, we return to the airwaves to discuss all the recent Chargers news and the team’s 2025 offseason plan. Oh yes, the Big Bear, Joey Bosa has been released. The Combine has come and gone. But there are still so many questions left for us to answer. Should other players be cut? Is a Metcalf Mega Trade on the horizon? Which free agents (internal or external) will Hortiz sign? We address it all on our first show of TDU Season 4. Don’t miss it!
The offseason is nearly upon us, but not before our End of Season Roundtable! Kyle De and Ryan Watkins from the Powderkeg Podcast joined us LIVE on YouTube to reflect on all the key moments of the 2024 season. We shared our best takes, played “Red Light, Green Light!”, and our guests became the most recent victims of the TDU Aussie Quiz. Don’t miss it!
Hello Darkness My Old Friend…" The #Boltfam is reeling after the Chargers’ devastating 32-12 Wild Card loss to the Texans. Justin Herbert's uncharacteristic 4-INT game leaves fans questioning the team’s trajectory under Jim Harbaugh. Can the Bolts bounce back stronger in 2025? Tune in as we dissect the toughest game of the season, analyze what went wrong, and discuss the future of the Chargers.
Everything went right for Jim Harbaugh’s Chargers in Wk 18. The Offense made it three weeks in a row scoring 30 points. The team completed a sweep of the Raiders dominating the game in front of the Las Vegas faithful. And in the process, the Bolts secured the #5 seed in the AFC confirming a Wild Card Round trip to Houston to face CJ Stroud’s Texans. Join us today as we discuss the last game of the regular season and everything that’s ahead for this exciting team. Don't miss it!
🎉 Happy New Year, BoltFam! 🎉 The Los Angeles Chargers kick off 2025 in style! With an elite head coach, a savvy GM, a superstar QB, and a dominant defense, the Bolts are officially playoff-bound before Week 18. 🔥 Join us on Thunder Down Under Chargers Podcast as we break down the Chargers’ 10th win of the season—a commanding 40-7 victory over the New England Patriots in Foxborough. We'll also preview their final regular-season matchup against the Las Vegas Raiders and dive into the AFC playof...
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas. At least it was on Thursday Night Football for Chargers fans as the team all but secured a Playoff berth defeating the Broncos 34-27. After a slow start Defensively, the Bolts rallied together and stormed home in the second half, outscoring Denver 21-6. Join us for our VICTORY POD today as we recap the biggest win so far of the Jim Harbaugh era and sing you some Christmas Carols. Don't miss it!
The Los Angeles Chargers hit rock bottom on Sunday as their second-half struggles reached a breaking point. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers scored 27 unanswered points, led by Baker Mayfield’s 4 TD performance, while Coach Harbaugh’s Chargers failed to respond on either side of the ball. In this episode, we break down the disappointing loss at SoFi Stadium, highlight key stats like the Chargers' 0-for-6 on third downs, and discuss what went wrong. With the season now hanging by a thread, we also look a...
The Chargers suffer a heartbreaking loss to the 11-1 Chiefs on Sunday Night Football at Arrowhead Stadium. Despite leading late into the fourth quarter, Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs capitalized on costly errors to secure a game-winning field goal and clinch their ninth consecutive AFC West title. Join the Thunder Down Under Chargers Podcast for our milestone 100th episode! We break down all the action, analyze key moments, answer your burning questions from the #TDUMailbag, and revisit our pre...
The Chargers are 8-4 for the first time since 2018 after scraping away from Atlanta with a narrow victory on Sunday. The Defense saved the day with four interceptions, including two from Rookie CB Tarheeb Still. And Offensively, in an otherwise forgettable performance, Rookie WR Ladd McConkey performed brilliantly snagging 9 catches for 117 yds. Join us today for our Falcons breakdown and a preview of the team’s SNF clash with those deadly Kansas City Chiefs. Don't miss it!
The Los Angeles Chargers faced off against the Baltimore Ravens in an intense Harbaugh Bowl clash on Monday Night Football. After a strong 10-0 start in Q2, the Chargers couldn’t maintain their momentum as the Ravens fought back to claim a 30-23 victory. Now at 7-4, the Bolts gear up for a pivotal December stretch, aiming to secure a Wild Card Playoff spot. Join the Thunder Down Under Chargers Podcast as we break down MNF highlights, key plays, and what’s next as the Chargers prepare for a Week ...
So-Fi Stadium was rocking on Sunday Night as fans were treated to an instant classic. Herbert and Burrow exchanged punches in a tense contest that went right down to the wire. But it was the Chargers who prevailed with JK Dobbins scoring a 29 yd TD and the Defense preventing the Bengals’ desperate Hail Mary attempt as time expired. The Bolts’ 34-27 Primetime win exorcised some historic demons and took the team’s record to 7-3. Join us today for a VICTORY POD before the Ravens come to town for th...
The Chargers took down the Titans 27-17 with an unstoppable pass rush, logging six sacks despite Khalil Mack’s early exit. Tuli Tuipulotu, Bud Dupree, and Joey Bosa led the charge, while Daiyan Henley posted 14 tackles. Justin Herbert scored two touchdowns, including a highlight pass to Quentin Johnston. Derius Davis delivered a 56-yard return, setting up key field position. Despite a late Titans touchdown, the Bolts’ defense held Tennessee to just 10 points in regular play. Tune in for our full...
The Chargers stormed into Cleveland and dominated the Browns with a decisive 27-10 victory. Justin Herbert led the offense with a nearly flawless first half, throwing for 250 yards and demonstrating his third-down mastery. Quentin Johnston made a splash with a 66-yard touchdown, while Derius Davis electrified with a 53-yard punt return to set up a score. On defense, the Bolts were relentless, sacking Jameis Winston six times and forcing three interceptions. Join us for this Victory Podcast episo...
Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert and rookie Ladd McConkey lit up the field in a commanding 26-8 win over the New Orleans Saints . McConkey made history as the first Chargers rookie since Keenan Allen in 2013 to record a 100-yard receiving game, hauling in two touchdown catches to secure the win. Herbert, both through the air and on the ground , displayed elite playmaking, while Jesse Minter’s defensive scheme stifled the Saints’ offense, forcing multiple quarterback mistakes and leading the C...
The Arizona Cardinals outphysicaled the Los Angeles Chargers in a gritty matchup, with James Conner and Kyler Murray running through the defense. Despite Justin Herbert hitting ‘God Mode’ with 349 passing yards, a series of costly turnovers, endzone fumbles, and questionable officiating decisions led to a 3-3 record for the Chargers. Join us as we dive into all the key moments: hard hits, turnovers, and the Cardinals' domination in the trenches. Don’t miss this in-depth breakdown of another toug...
The Los Angeles Chargers secured a crucial 23-16 win over the Denver Broncos at Mile High, climbing to a 3-2 season record! Justin Herbert led the offense to a commanding 23-point lead, but the Broncos' 16 unanswered fourth-quarter points nearly turned the game. Coach Jim Harbaugh, recovering from an 'atrial flutter,' managed the team's first win in Denver since 2018. Join us on this episode of the Thunder Down Under Chargers Podcast as we break down the game, highlight key plays, and discuss ho...
In this episode of The Thunder Down Under Chargers Podcast, we break down the Chargers' 17-10 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs at SoFi Stadium in NFL Week 4. With the defense forcing two early turnovers from Patrick Mahomes, the team seemed poised for a win, but Greg Roman's offense struggled, managing only 224 total yards and 12 first downs. Fans are asking, "Should we be worried about the Chargers' offense?" Join us as we analyze Justin Herbert’s performance, the Chargers’ defense, and the impli...
Despite leading at half time, the Chargers lost their first game under Jim Harbaugh at Pittsburgh 20-10 on Sunday. By the end of the game, 4x first round picks for the Bolts had left the game with injury, including a reaggravation to Justin Herbert’s sore right ankle. Join us today as we discuss the ramifications for the Chiefs game (and the rest of the season). Don't miss it!
The Jim Harbaugh era is in full swing! Justin Herbert threw only 20 passes. The Defense allowed a miserly 84 passing yards. And the team CRUSHED the Panthers 26-3 becoming the first Chargers team since 2012 to start the season 2-0. Join us today for a comprehensive breakdown of it all. Don't miss it!
SoFi Stadium was rocking as the Bolts held the Raiders to 10 points and started their 2024 campaign 1-0. Coach Harbaugh was fired up and so are we to talk about it! Join us today as we breakdown the key moments that led to victory. Don't miss it!
THE REGULAR SEASON IS HERE! Finally, real football begins for Season 2024 and today we preview the Chargers Wk 1 Opponent, those much-hated Raiders. We also make some season predictions before ending the show with some great questions from the #TDUMailbag. Don't miss it!
“GM Joe Hortiz has been a busy boy! Join us today as we talk about his recent activity acquiring Taylor Heinicke, Elijah Molden and Hassan Haskins, and extending Cameron Dicker, before breaking down some more of the Chargers’ 2024 Opponents to finish the show. Don't miss it!”
The Preseason is over (mercifully) and the initial 53 man roster is set. Will Jack be forced to eat humble pie about Isaiah Spiller? Find out as we break it all down. Don't miss it!
