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
The Bolts showed more signs of life on Offense in Wk 2 of the Preseason but fell short 13-9 to the Rams at SoFi Stadium. Was it a case of Stick, Stank, Stunk? Will Herbert’s return to practice soothe all wounds? Join us today as we discuss it all. Don't miss it!
Preseason football is back! However, it was a damp squib for Chargers fans as Easton Stick and the Bolts Offense struggled to move the football at SoFi Stadium in a 16-3 loss to the Seahawks. Join us today as we share our observations from Jim Harbaugh’s first hitout as Chargers Head Coach. Don't miss it!
Our 2024 Guest Series concludes today with Bolt Breakdowns host, Alex Insdorf (from Guilty as Charged) joining the pod. We discuss all the recent training camp news (including Justin Herbert’s injury), breakdown our AFC West Opponents, and challenge Alex to our famous Aussie Quiz. Don't miss it!
The Chargers had their first padded practice on Monday. Join us today as we share our takeaways before breaking down some of the team’s 2024 Opponents, this week the AFC North. Don't miss it!
Training Camp is Back Baby! Join us today as we share what excites us about the dawn of a new Chargers season, before breaking down some of the team’s 2024 Opponents, this week starting with the NFC South. Don't miss it!
Our 2024 Guest Series continues today with podcasting “OG” Garrett Sisti from The Lightning Round. We share offseason observations, ask each other the hard questions, revive a favourite TDU segment, “Knife or Spoon”, and challenge Garrett to our famous Aussie Quiz. Don't miss it!
Join Jack aka "The Teach" from TDU as he gets his pencil and gradebook out! He is handing out grades to each positional group of the Bolts in terms of their potential rating versus actual on-paper ratings. Is he being too harsh? Is he being too nice? Let us know what you think!
Our 2024 Guest Series kicks off with a bang! This week, veteran Locked On Chargers podcasters, Daniel Wade and David Droegemeier join us to talk all things Chargers football, from OTAs to Mandatory Minicamp. To finish, we revisit a past segment, “Dodge, Duck, Dip, Dive and Dave” and challenge our guests to the famous TDU Aussie Quiz. Don't miss it!
The 2024 NFL Draft is in the books and the Chargers welcomed 9 new players into the #BoltFam. Join us today as we breakdown each player, hand out our draft grades for the first time in the Harbaugh/Hortiz era, and share some winners & losers from a fantastic weekend of action. Don't miss it!”
On Episode 75 of the Thunder Down Under Chargers Podcast, Andy and Jack embrace the art of trading for their second and final 2024 NFL Mock Draft, declaring "Trade down, baby!" Get ready for negotiations, decision-drama, and plenty of Aussie charm as they strategize the Chargers' moves in this thrilling episode. You don't want to miss it!
On Episode 74 of the Thunder Down Under Chargers Podcast, Andy and Jack put their GM hats on and analyse the 2024 NFL Draft with a mock draft where trades are as rare as a Chargers' Super Bowl win. Tune in for laughs, semi-serious analysis, and maybe even a sprinkle of Chargers fan optimism as they navigate the chaotic world of the NFL Draft. Don't miss it!
Only 2 weeks to go until the 2024 NFL Draft! Today is all about the Offensive Prospects in this year’s class (WRs, RBs, TEs and OL). Who will receive the #TDU Tick? Who do we have #TDU Question Marks about? What philosophical approach will the Chargers take? We discuss all of this and more. Don't miss it
Only 3 weeks to go until the 2024 NFL Draft! Today is all about the Defensive Prospects in this year’s class (DL, LBs and DBs). Who will receive the #TDU Tick? Who do we have #TDU Question Marks about? What philosophical approach will the Chargers take? We discuss all of this and more. Don't miss it!
With multiple waves of free agency now behind us, Hortiz & Harbaugh have left their mark on the Chargers’ roster. Today we discuss all the movement, including pay cuts, Keenan’s trade to the Bears, and the host of new players that have joined the team. We finish with some Winners & Losers from across the NFL. 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 2024 offseason plan. Who will be cut? Which free agents (internal or external) will be signed? Do Bosa or Mack get traded? Listen to find out #TDUCrew - you don’t want to miss it.
Jim is HIM! The Bolts have a new coach and Kyle De (from BFTB) joins TDU to reflect on the 2023 season and the team’s bright future under Coach Harbaugh. We discuss the ins and outs of the Harbaugh signing (from scheme to personality), bring out the #TDUMailbag, and play Red Light, Green Light before giving you our SB predictions. It’s our last show of the season. Don’t miss it!
A brutal 2023 season mercifully ended for the Chargers on Sunday, with the team boasting a 5-12 final record, and their future HC/GM to be rewarded with a Top 5 Draft Pick. Join us today as we discuss the loss at SoFi and all the recent news about HC interview requests, before reflecting on Tom Telesco’s eleven-year career as Chargers GM – this week from a defensive and special teams perspective. Don’t miss it!
A fourth consecutive loss kept the Chargers’ hopes of a Top Five Draft Pick alive at Mile High in Wk 17. Subsequently, fan attention shifted to Jim Harbaugh’s Michigan Wolverines contending for the Rose Bowl, with Bolts fans’ desperately hoping for a 2024 Harbaugh reunion with the Chargers, as coach. Join us today as we discuss these events before reflecting on Tom Telesco’s eleven-year career as Chargers GM – this week from an offensive perspective. Don’t miss it!
It was the best of both worlds for Bolts fans. They witnessed a brave performance on Saturday Night Football, but the Bolts high draft pick was preserved in a narrow loss to Buffalo. Join us in the immediate aftermath of the game. Jigsaw had a special message for Brandon Staley to start the show, and we discussed caretaker coach Giff Smith’s first outing in charge of the Bolts. Don’t miss it!
Chargers fans sat through a 63-21 drubbing at Allegiant Stadium on TNF, before waking to the news that HC Brandon Staley and GM Tom Telesco had been relieved of their duties. With exceptional timing, Jack was in town today and returned to the show as we discussed the aftermath of one of the most momentous 24 hrs in recent Chargers history. We spoke about the game, the decision to fire the HC/GM, and what the future holds for this pained franchise. Do NOT miss it!
“And now the end is near…”. What was supposed to be a celebration of Antonio Gates’ induction into the Chargers Hall of Fame, predictably became a So Fi nightmare. The Bolts lost to the Broncos. Herbert suffered a season-ending injury. And the team’s season was doomed in all but a mathematical sense. Join us today as we try to find some light amidst the darkness. Fill up your glasses #TDUCrew and come to therapy with us!
The Bolts kept their season alive with a hard-fought win against the Patriots at Foxborough. The 6-0 victory was the Chargers’ first against New England since 2008, and one of a string of wins they’ll require if they’re to make the 2023 playoffs. Today, BFTB writer Kyle De joins us to discuss yesterday’s game and what comes next for the Bolts against the Denver Broncos in Wk 14. Don’t miss it!
For the fifth time this season, the Chargers had the ball down one score with a chance to win in Q4 but were unable to protect Herbert when it mattered most. A Zay Flowers TD cemented another heartbreaking loss, with the Ravens climbing to 9-3 atop the AFC and the Chargers sliding to 4-7 with their season all but doomed. Join us today as we recap SNF before previewing a trip to Foxborough where the Chargers have a chance to beat the Pats for the first time since 2008. Don’t miss it!
Jordan Love was the most recent beneficiary to face the Chargers Defense, throwing for the most yardage of his young career. That, plus a cacophony of errors from the Bolts Offense resulted in a 23-20 loss at Lambeau Field. With the season almost over sitting at 4-6, Bolts From The Blue Writer (and friend of the show) Kyle De joins us on TDU today to recap everything from last week’s game (and much, much more). Don’t miss it!
It was an all too familiar finale on Sunday for Chargers fans. The Lions won with a walk-off field goal and the Bolts fell to 4-5 despite Justin Herbert and the Offense scoring 38 points. Join us today for our recap of another painful 2023 loss. We’ll discuss whether this may ultimately be the undoing of Coach Staley, before previewing the team’s Wk 11 trip to Lambeau Field to face the Packers. Don’t miss it!
The Chargers Defense caused chaos in New Jersey with eight sacks of Zach Wilson, storming to a 21-point victory on MNF. Join us today for our recap of the Bolts’ gutsy win which returned them to .500 at 4-4 on the season, and our preview of next week’s pivotal match-up against the 6-2 Detroit Lions. Don’t miss it!
Two INTs from Rookie QB Tyson Bagent and three TDs from Herbert told the tale of the tape as the Bolts beat the Bears and recovered to 3-4 on SNF. Join us today as we relish a Chargers primetime victory, play a round of “Just Give Me 30”, and preview the team’s MNF match-up at the Meadowlands against the Jets. Don’t miss it!
Brittany Mahomes and Taylor Swift had plenty to cheer about as their boy toys collected 424 passing yards, 179 receiving yards, 29 rushing yards and 5 TDs between them against a helpless Chargers outfit. At 2-4 the season looks all but done…but is it? Join us today as we debate the implications of yet another Bolts loss before previewing a Wk 8 SNF encounter against Da Bears. Don’t miss it!
A scrubby affair on MNF saw the Chargers narrowly defeated 20-17; the loss was sealed with a late Justin Herbert interception. Join us today as we analyse the loss to the Cowboys, reflect on what it means for the rest of the season, and preview the Bolts’ next opponent, those dangerous Kansas City Chiefs. Don’t miss it!
The stage is set for a memorable Monday Night Football encounter between Kellen Moore and his former Cowboys in Primetime. Join us today as we use BYE week to discuss the Chargers season to date and what must change if they’re to secure a third consecutive victory in Wk 6. To finish, we play a new TDU game, “Keep, Cut, Trade”, before revisiting Andy’s Top 32 QB Rankings from the preseason. Don’t miss it!
