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- Erin Andrews and Charissa Thompson break down what makes a great pregame meal before working an NFL broadcast. Charissa explains it’s all about a great lunch. She describes her lunch before covering the Carolina Panthers going to Green Bay to play Jordan Love and the Packers in Week 8, having a nice salad with chicken and a side of french fries. Erin believes the key is all about getting a big breakfast. She says her breakfast prior to Jared Goff and the Detroit Lions hosting the Minnesota Vikings was eggs, bacon, and a green juice.
TIMELINE
1:00 - Bad Botox & filler experiences
6:13 - Why your 40s are great
10:37 - Working NFL sidelines as a reporter vs hosting a show
14:20 - Retin-A vs Retinol
17:40 - Best pregame meals before working on TV
26:00 - Mack joins the show!
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. - Erin Andrews and Charissa Thompson recap their experiences from week 8 of the NFL season. Charissa begins by talking about her coverage of the Carolina Panthers taking on the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field. She details witnessing the injury to Packers wide receiver Christian Watson resulting in him leaving the game in an ambulance, then returning to the game in an ambulance and catching 2 more passes. Erin discusses her assignment working the Minnesota Vikings playing the Lions in Detroit. She talks about the unfortunate injury to Lions linebacker Jack Campbell and the difficulty trying to report on such a situation. The ladies also talk about their Halloween’s where Charissa dressed up as Julia Roberts in Pretty Woman and Erin was Wendy from Peter Pan.
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. How Erin Andrews & Charissa Thompson choose ELITE NFL sideline reporter outfits
10/29/2026 | 37 mins.Erin Andrews and Charissa Thompson give their thoughts on the hotly debated topic of how to properly hang your toilet paper, over or under? The ladies also discuss how they prepare each week for their respective NFL assignments, including how to master choosing the right outfits. Erin breaks down her insane nighttime routine before bed that even Charissa can hardly believe.
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Packers-Lions, Patriots-Bears, art of the sideline hit & RUDE airline traveler | Ep 426
10/27/2026 | 44 mins.Erin Andrews and Charissa Thompson discuss the biggest moments from week 7 of the NFL season. They begin with Charissa talking about her experience covering the New England Patriots taking on the Bears in Chicago. She explains why she was so impressed with Patriots quarterback Drake Maye and Bears quarterback Caleb Williams. Erin reflects on her time covering the Green Bay Packers and Detroit Lions, specifically her interview with Packers head coach Matt LaFleur and the art of a sideline hit.
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Biggest NFL SURPRISES, dream NFL international locations, bad texting habits | Episode 425
10/22/2026 | 23 mins.Erin Andrews and Charissa Thompson discuss who the biggest surprises of the NFL have been thus far through six weeks of the season. They point to the 5-0 Minnesotsa Vikings, the resurgence of Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs as well as the 2-4 Los Angeles Rams who entered the season as Super Bowl favorites. They talk about the slate of international games featured in this year’s NFL schedule and why they think Asia or South Africa could be great locations for future sites. Erin also admits she’s become a bad texter lately and Charissa gives her some tips on how to improve.
TIMELINE
:30 – New WEAR!
3:25 – Most surprising NFL teams
8:20 – NFL international games
13:50 – Not a fan of espresso martinis
14:30 – Matthew Stafford breaks Jarret’ finger
16:05 – Letting dogs sleep in your bed
18:05 – Bad texters
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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.
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