Calm Down with Erin and Charissa

It’s time to get real on this episode of Calm Down! Erin opens up for the first time about the departure of her longtime Fox Sports colleagues, Troy Aikman and Joe Buck. Charissa explains why she embraces change in her life, and Erin admits it’s something she struggles with. Remember, don’t apologize for your emotions! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The ladies discuss Tom Brady’s announcement to end his retirement and return to the NFL. Were they surprised? Did they already know this was coming?! The “Pregame” gets you ready for a BIG week on Calm Down. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Erin and Charissa can hardly Calm Down as they welcome fashion icon, businesswomen, podcast host, mother and so much more, Rachel Zoe to the show! They discuss what it takes to break through in a demanding industry, having children later in life and balancing personal life with a crazy work schedule. Erin wants to know what Rachel smells like and Rachel leans on the ladies to help her with some sports knowledge. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week’s pregame, Charissa praises Erin for latest efforts to take up a new “hobby” after being forced to learn how to sew following a fashion emergency. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Get your headshots ready for this week's "Calm Down" as the ladies debate if it's a good or bad thing to have a terrible photo on your passport. Charissa shares her enthusiasm for karaoke and Erin busts out with a surprise performance! Also, stick around to hear a story about one of their more regrettable career moments. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of the Calm Down podcast, Erin and Charissa have come up with a name for their short Monday chats! So on this "pregame", the ladies answer some of your questions. Listen as they tell you about some of their craziest on-air moments, which NFL athlete makes them laugh the most, Erin's Dancing with the Stars experience as a contestant and a host, and more! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Internet problems, Harry Potter, and finding old weaves! This episode has it ALL! Erin describes her experience hitting the slopes in the off season and how Snoop Dogg helps her improve her skills. They discuss Erin's latest ailment and why she's tired of using WedMD. Plus, Charissa's surprising connection to the Marvel Universe! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The ladies answer your questions including a story from Charissa about causing trouble in school and Erin's favorite pump up music. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's a busy week as Erin and Charissa share what shows they are going to dive into during the early off-season. Erin discusses the areas of her life she plans to get in order, while Charissa's reluctant to disclose something's she's not proud of. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this bonus episode of the Calm Down podcast, Erin and Charissa recap the big game. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pack your winter coat and your best rain gear because we're taking on the elements! On this episode of Calm Down, Erin and Charissa welcome in legendary meteorologist Jim Cantore from The Weather Channel to share some incredible stories about covering Hurricane Katrina, thunder snow and which super star athlete is a weather fanatic. Erin also expresses her childhood dream of having Jim's job if she didn't cover sports and puts her skills to the test with an impromptu live report. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Everybody wants more and we're here to give it to ya! Erin and Charissa get together for a bonus episode to answer some of your questions. Charissa describes her worst first date ever, Erin tells you why she still gets nervous interviewing super star athletes and more! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week’s episode of the Calm Down podcast, Erin is still reentering at home, and Charissa is on the road in Vegas for the Pro Bowl! Listen as they react to Tom Brady’s retirement with Erin sharing her unique take on why she will miss the GOAT, while Charissa explains how she almost dropped the ball on the goal line! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on the Calm Down podcast, Erin and Charissa talk about the crazy weekend of playoff football we just saw. Erin talks about her time nearly being on the IR in Green Bay and Charissa gets locked out of the bathroom! Later in the show, Erin takes on an impossible challenge. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Saints DE Cam Jordan is this week's guest on the Calm Down podcast and Erin and Charissa could hardly wait to talk to one of their favorite players! Listen as Cam describes what it's like to play against some of the greatest quarterbacks in NFL history, how players actually talk to each other during the game and some of the things he's never done in his 11-year career in the NFL. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A special guest joins Erin and Charissa on this week's episode of the Calm Down podcast! Former NFL quarterback Jay Cutler stops by to cover a wide range of topics from the upcoming NFL playoffs, how players feel about the media and what's the proper window for texting someone back? But first, Erin addresses a "controversy" she somehow found herself in and officially sets the record straight! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of the Calm Down podcast, Erin and Charissa catch up after the holidays as they share stories about their time away that include a rather surprising gift that Erin received from her dad. But first, they talk football as the season nears its end and are you in or out on acupuncture? Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of Calm Down, Erin and Charissa share some of their favorite moments from the podcast this year. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We all make mistakes, just own up to it! On this episode of Calm Down, Erin starts by sharing a behind-the-scenes look at dealing with an on-air flub and addressing the critics. A very special guest joins the show to reminisce about holiday memories, a potential Christmas home invasion and smoking cigarettes in the 3rd grade?! Put on your best perfume for this one as we wish everyone Happy Holiday's from all of us at Calm Down! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode, Erin and Charissa talk about social media sneak attacks and Charissa’s pet peeve at the airport. They share some helpful tips on buying gifts for your loved ones and you'll find out why Erin is shocked Charissa still hasn't crossed this item off her to-do list. Listen as the mysteries thicken on this episode of Calm Down with Erin and Charissa. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Erin and Charissa are the ones who need to CALM DOWN after welcoming in some special guests on this week's episode. Actress Cameron Diaz and entrepreneur superstar Katherine Power join the ladies to discuss launching their wine company Avaline, running a company with your best friend and why this Pinot Noir pairs well with fading sunlight and your favorite song. Stick around to find out if Cameron goes back and watches her own movies! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of the Calm Down podcast, Erin and Charissa have a post-Thanksgiving catchup. They talk a little football, and Charissa continues her “Questions, Comments and Concerns” segment incorporating some listener feedback. Later in the episode, the ladies talk about some unfortunate childhood memories and Charissa shares the details of a gift for Erin that went terribly awry! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oh boy, this episode gets a little messy! Erin and Charissa share their fear of becoming the talk of the neighborhood. Plus, Erin thinks she needs to make adjustments to her eating habits only to be surprised by what Charissa has been eating for breakfast. Later in the episode, Charissa teaches Erin a new trick on Instagram!A very grateful and happy Thanksgiving to you and yours! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s a sweaty start to this week’s episode of Calm Down. Charissa finds herself in the middle of a social media snafu that we’ve all had to deal with in some form or fashion, while Erin discovers a reoccurring issue that she needs help solving. Fawning over Adele and an unfortunate slip on live TV, this one’s got it all! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lately, when you get Erin and Charissa together to talk on the podcast, nothing is out of bounds! Erin sums it up best on this episode, “we talked about earwax, we talked about earplugs, sleeping naked with your girlfriend, sharing deodorant, the gynecologist, std’s, one night stands…” Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Well then… Even we didn’t think we’d end up going there on this episode! A spilled cup of soup starts us off, and then a seemingly innocent story about a neti pot quickly steers Charissa into uncharted waters! Thanks to the ladies' quick thinking, they are able to correct course as they steer the conversation toward pet peeves like, when it’s time to blow your nose, and should you really be pressing that button again? Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The ladies asked and the universe answered! Former NFL punter and current media superstar Pat McAfee joins this episode to talk about being teammates with Peyton Manning, navigating the media landscape after the NFL and some “interesting” businesses he ran as a kid. You’ll also want to hear why Erin was left with no other choice than getting up and moving to the other room. (PS: Anyone have a plane we can borrow?!) Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Believe it or not, there was a plan for this episode, but Erin and Charissa wad up the script from the get-go, toss it away and scurry down the path toward understanding. From relationships to the idiosyncrasies of fellow travelers, they seek to explore some of life’s greatest mysteries on this episode of the Calm Down podcast! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week’s episode, Erin has a wild week on the road and Charissa shares her experience with a wardrobe malfunction. Plus, the ladies have a new favorite phrase and let’s just say… Well you’ll have to find out! Sit back, listen and CALM DOWN. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Charissa is back, and wow she has got a story to tell! Tune in to this week’s episode of the Calm Down podcast as 2 different trips to the hospital and sprinting to the bathroom doesn’t even begin to cover everything that goes down. So join them and become submerged in something serious and hilarious all in the same hour. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With Charissa out this week, Erin flies solo when she talks about her experience covering the Buccaneers vs Rams in LA and what that electric atmosphere was like. She welcomes in a special guest and mentor Melissa Stark to get perspective on how the media landscape has changed, working alongside a legend like John Madden and the double standards of being a women in a male dominated industry. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week the ladies welcome their friend and NFL reporter Peter Schrager onto the show to discuss the NFL season… Right? Not so fast! A laidback night out to dinner quickly turns into an unforgettable evening when a door is left open. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Week 1 of the NFL season is in the books and on this episode of “Calm Down” you’re in for another wild ride! Fasten your seatbelt and get ready for an emergency outfit situation, forgetting to wear deodorant and answering life’s questions like: Is it okay to share a toothbrush with a significant other? Huddle-up for a good time, but maybe not too close…Is that you who smells? Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's here! Now that football season is in full swing, Erin and Charissa reminisce about some of their favorite "in the moment" moments from working the games. And later, Erin and Charissa play a fun 5-question lighting round of "Know Your Co-host". So join in on the fun and games in this episode of the Calm Down podcast! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tailgaitin' season is officially back and on this episode of Calm Down, Erin and Charissa take a trip down memory lane to reminisce about their days in college. From attending rivalry games as students to covering them as reporters you'll find out what a "Hurricane" is and which historical upset one of the ladies witnessed live. Plus, some very exciting news you don't want to miss and can find at calmdownpod.com Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of the Calm Down Podcast, join Erin and Charissa as they welcome special guest Jalen Rose to the show to discuss the legacy of the “Fab Five”, his podcast, “Renaissance Man” and the struggle to stay creative. But first, Jalen reveals something to the ladies that he hasn’t told anyone until now! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s a wild and wooly ride on this week’s episode of the Calm Down podcast! Erin and Charissa start by getting personal, then go completely off script - winding their way through a conversation that begins with critiquing tv shows and ultimately ends with the two discussing their behavior on the internet and addressing their own critics. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of the Calm Down podcast, Erin and Charissa answer some of your questions: Do’s & Don’t’s for planning a wedding, favorite cheat day foods and the art of a great interview. But first, one of the ladies opens up and shares a personal update about struggle in her life that many can relate to. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on Calm Down with Erin and Charissa, the ladies are holed up in Arizona along with their Fox Sports colleagues doing some team building! They discuss their excitement for the upcoming NFL season, and find out why Charissa leaves mid-show and which special guest she leaves behind as her replacement! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on the Calm Down podcast, Matt Damon joins Erin and Charissa! Listen as they discuss looking forward to getting back out to see live entertainment, getting made fun of constantly by your kid, Matt's new movie, "Stillwater" and more! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of the Calm Down podcast, Erin and Charissa explore the possibilities of the upcoming football season, but first, Erin tells the tale of a rather dangerous crispy chicken sandie! They also reveal a wonderful surprise in store for everyone next week. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on the Calm Down podcast, Erin and Charissa begin to realize that football season is fast-approaching. So for the sake of trying to eke out the last of the joys of summer, Charissa continues down the path of self-care by disappearing from social media for a spell while Erin has now slid into a late vacation bliss. Alli Webb also joins the show to talk about her Dry Bar success, keeping the entrepreneurial spirit alive, the importance of maintaining a healthy love life and more! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on the Calm Down podcast, join Erin and Charissa as they sit down with NFL agent Nicole Lynn, fresh off writing her new book, “Agent You: Show Up, Do the Work, and Succeed on Your Own Terms” to talk about the push and pull of trying to retain your individuality as a woman in a traditionally male profession while also trying to fit in. But first, they catch up with each other after the festivities from the July 4th weekend and discover why Erin seriously needs to CALM DOWN. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Erin and Charissa are back from their (separate) trips to Mexico, and while the memories are fresh on their mind, they take the opportunity to recount some of the idiosyncrasies of their travel partners, and of traveling in general. From charging up the stairs to gain an advantage in the customs line, to observations of the airport as a microcosm of all that is human behavior, join Erin and Charissa on a trip down holiday road in this episode of the Calm Down Podcast! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of the Calm Down podcast, Erin shares an untold story with Charissa about a lost "item" that's discovered months later and the result was a bit surprising to say the least. Plus, they welcome the venerable Coach Lori Locust to the show to discuss the road she took to make it to the top level of her sport, detours and all! Listen as they talk about being a woman in football, the best part of being a coach in the NFL, making your dreams come true, and more! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For a special Father’s Day edition of the Calm Down podcast, Erin and Charissa welcome their dads to the show to discuss their favorite moments from their daughter’s careers so far, the difficulties that come with seeing your child have to battle against all the naysayers, the games they wished they’d been at and much more! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of the Calm Down podcast, listen as Erin and Charissa talk about their experiences starting up businesses amid their busy lives and discuss some of the challenges that come along with getting outside of your comfort zone to try and get something going for yourself. Later in the show, they answer some of your questions about the daily grind! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Friends! We now have the reunion from the popular TV show, but we also need good ones in real life too! On this episode of the Calm Down podcast, Erin and Charissa naturally discuss the "Friends" reunion, but they also talk about the importance of having friends around not just during the highs, but especially for the lows that will inevitably come in life. Also in this episode, communication pathologist and cognitive neuroscientist Dr. Caroline Leaf provides a glimpse into some of the techniques you will find in her new book, “Cleaning Up Your Mental Mess” that can help you make better sense of everything going on around you. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After catching up for the week, Erin and Charissa welcome comedian, actor and fellow podcaster Heather McMahan to the show to discuss philosophies about food, life’s curveballs, Super Bowl antics and much, much more in a whirlwind conversation that will leave you wanting more! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of the Calm Down podcast, Erin and Charissa catch up for the week, and then go back in time to when they were a couple of little rascals. Erin talks about the time her parents tried to scare her straight, and Charissa shares a story about how a friend had an unfortunate meeting with a flight of stairs. And for the grand finale, they play a fun round of “2 Truths and a Lie”! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.