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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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!

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