Chargers Podcast Network

Chris Hayre (@chrishayre) is joined by former Chargers All-Pro linebacker Shawne Merriman (@shawnemerriman), the Philadelphia Daily News’ Les Bowen (@LesBowen), NFL.com’s Alex Gelhar (@AlexGelhar), and Chargers.com’s Ricky Henne (@ChargersRHenne) on the Week 4 edition of Chargers Weekly. Among the topics with Merriman: the biggest thing the Chargers need to do to get win No. 1 (:45), what he expects from Philip Rivers on Sunday (4:00), and Melvin Ingram’s hot start (4:45); Bowen recaps the Eagles’ dramatic Week 3 win over the Giants and previews Sunday’s game at StubHub Center (11:00); Gelhar provides advice for your fantasy teams entering Week 4 (27:30); Henne shares his takeaways from last Sunday’s game vs. Kansas City and looks ahead to the Eagles (43:00).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris Hayre (@chrishayre) is joined by CBS Sports’ Kevin Harlan (@Kevinharlan), ESPN Chiefs reporter Adam Teicher (@adamteicher) and NFL Network’s James Koh (@JamesDKoh) on the Week 3 edition of Chargers Weekly. Among the topics with Harlan: calling a big AFC West game so early in the season (3:00), the Chiefs’ dominance over the AFC West the last two seasons (6:45), thoughts on Philip Rivers’ career (11:00), and not knowing which NFL teams are for real until October (14:30); Teicher gives his thoughts on rookie running back Kareem Hunt (21:00) and Keenan Allen vs. Marcus Peters (25:30); Koh provides advice for your fantasy teams entering Week 3 (29:30).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris Hayre (@chrishayre) is joined by CBS Sports’ Greg Gumbel, the Miami Herald’s Armando Salguero (@ArmandoSalguero), NFL.com’s Matt Harmon (@MattHarmon_BYB), and Chargers.com’s Ricky Henne (@ChargersRHenne) on the Week 2 edition of Chargers Weekly. Among the topics with Gumbel: the last time he called a game in Los Angeles (1:10), Sunday storylines (9:25), and the most unique venue he’s called a game in (19:00); Salguero discusses Hurricane Irma recovery efforts (22:15), expectations for Jay Cutler (28:00), and match-ups that could decide Sunday’s game (36:50); Harmon provides fantasy football advice entering Week 2 (38:30); Henne talks bouncing back from Monday's loss and keys to a Chargers victory against Miami (53:00).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris Hayre (@chrishayre) is joined by ESPN's Rex Ryan, Beth Mowins and Adam Schefter on the regular season debut of Chargers Weekly. Among the topics with Ryan: why Week 1 is so unique for a head coach (2:05), Philip Rivers vs. Denver's secondary (5:00), and when he knew Anthony Lynn was ready to be a head coach (11:45); Beth Mowins (@bethmowins) reflects on what Monday night will mean to her (15:40), the multiple storylines in this season opener (16:30), and the advice that Mike Tirico and Sean McDonough shared about preparing for "Monday Night Football" (23:00); Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) discusses Anthony Lynn's return to Denver (24:00), the Chargers chances in the AFC West (28:00), and news and notes from around the league (29:15).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris Hayre (@chrishayre) is joined by ESPN's Matt Bowen (@MattBowen41) on the official L.A. Chargers Podcast. Among the topics: the importance of the last preseason game for young players (:40), Bowen's "Welcome to the NFL" moment with Lorenzo Neal (4:50), understanding Gus Bradley's defense (9:40), how the University of Iowa prepared Desmond King for the NFL (12:45), comparing Jason Verrett's footwork to Cardinals CB Patrick Peterson (18:10), Philip Rivers' pass catchers (20:15), Bowen's fantasy football sleepers (28:30), and the Chargers' chances in the AFC West (40:50).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris Hayre is joined by NFL.com's Matt Franciscovich (@MattFranchise) on the LA Chargers Podcast. Among the topics: biggest fantasy storyline entering Week 3 of the preseason (1:50), Melvin Gordon going in the first round (3:10), when to draft Keenan Allen (4:15), Hunter Henry's potential for a breakout year (7:15), Philip Rivers' fantasy value (9:00), a high-profile player to avoid (12:15), Franchise's favorite rookie (14:50), an undervalued quarterback to target (17:45), and a late-round sleeper (21:00) .See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris Hayre is joined by tight end Hunter Henry on the Chargers Training Camp Podcast. Among the topics: starting his NFL career with Philip Rivers as his quarterback (1:50), setting personal goals in 2017 (3:10), NFL tight ends he watched in college (4:15), productive joint practices against the Saints (5:50), goals for Saturday's preseason game against the Rams (7:15), how fantasy football creeps into everyday life (9:15), adjusting to LA (10:55), a family football legacy at the University of Arkansas (12:40), and what fans should know about Hunter Henry (15:20).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris Hayre is joined by the Los Angeles Times' Dan Woike and Chargers.com's Ricky Henne. Among the topics with Woike: Philip Rivers' performance in joint practices with the Saints (1:20), offensive takeaways from Sunday (3:10), getting the running game going (5:00), Desmond King continuing to make plays (10:50), Dexter McCoil's size (14:50), and what to look for this week in practice and in the third preseason game (16:35); Henne and Hayre discuss the tone-setting play from Sunday (18:25), the importance of Saturday's "dress rehearsal" game (20:45), and more on McCoil's pick-six (22:50).  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris Hayre is joined by NFL Network’s Andrew Siciliano and the Chargers’ Senior Director of Player Engagement, Arthur Hightower. Among the topics with Siciliano: his crazy training camp schedule (:40), benefits of joint practices (1:25), observations from Friday (3:00), why the Chargers and Saints frustrate the Red Zone Channel (5:50), and how the Chargers fit in the AFC West (8:55); Arthur Hightower explains his role with the Chargers (10:20), getting rookies adjusted to the NFL (13:20), Shawne Merriman’s offseason visit with the rookies (16:25), and the most rewarding part of the position (22:20).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris Hayre is joined by The MMQB’s Albert Breer and ABC7’s Ashley Brewer on the Chargers Training Camp Podcast. Among the topics with Breer: takeaways from joint practice with the Saints (:40), impressions of Head Coach Anthony Lynn (1:45), what the offense will look like in 2017 (2:55), importance of pass rushers in Gus Bradley’s system (4:20), and surveying the AFC West (5:55); Ashley Brewer discusses last weekend’s preseason game at StubHub Center (8:55), winning in L.A. (12:50), and ABC7’s broadcast partnership with the Chargers (14:50).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris Hayre is joined by offensive tackle Russell Okung on the Chargers Training Camp Podcast. Among the topics: how Okung became a member of the Chargers (1:10), using past experiences to help spearhead this Chargers offensive line (3:10), having familiarity with AFC West pass rushers (4:00), expectations for the O-line this week vs. Saints (6:50), exploring the food scene in L.A. (7:25), podcast recommendations (9:35), Okung’s love for computers (11:30), and embracing Los Angeles as home (13:40).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris Hayre is joined by cornerback Casey Hayward. Among the topics: entering 2017 coming off a Pro Bowl season (:55), playing on a large stage in Los Angeles (2:30), responsibilities in Gus Bradley’s defense (3:25), being paired with Jason Verrett (5:15), being teammates with Philip Rivers and Aaron Rodgers (7:35), who talks more: Rodgers or Rivers? (8:45), preparing for Drew Brees and the Saints (10:00), a surprise visitor crashes the podcast (12:45), and Hayward’s message to Chargers fans (14:15).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris Hayre is joined by ESPN’s Eric Williams, safety Tre Boston and former Chargers defensive end Marcellus Wiley. Among the topics with Williams: efficiency of the offense’s opening drive (:50), Travis Benjamin’s touchdown catch and impressive camp (2:10), eliminating turnovers (5:05), Desmond King’s night (6:25), and looking ahead to joint practices with the New Orleans Saints (8:10); Boston shares his thoughts on playing in StubHub Center (11:25) and rookies adjusting to the NFL (13:45); Wiley recaps what he saw from the Chargers vs. Seattle, and gives his thoughts on the talents of Joey Bosa and Melvin Ingram (15:25).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris Hayre is joined by former Chargers All-Pro linebacker Shawne Merriman. Among the topics: a landmark weekend for the Chargers franchise (:50), importance of starting fast this season (3:10), pass-rushing tandem of Joey Bosa and Melvin Ingram (4:45), whether Bosa could break his and Leslie O’Neal’s single-season sack record (6:00), best way to prepare for AFC West pass rushers (7:10), speaking to the Chargers rookies this offseason (9:40), difference between being a rookie now vs. 12 years ago (12:25), and spending last weekend in Canton, Ohio with LaDainian Tomlinson (14:05).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris Hayre is joined by Los Angeles Chargers Owner/Chairman of the Board Dean Spanos and the preseason TV voice of the Chargers, Spero Dedes. Among the topics: Spanos reflects on the first two weeks of training camp (:50), playing in StubHub Center (2:20), being in Canton, Ohio for LaDainian Tomlinson’s Hall of Fame induction (3:40), initiating community efforts in Los Angeles (5:00), the advice he received from Jeanie Buss (6:25), his impressions of Anthony Lynn (7:15), and playing in L.A. (8:15); Dedes discusses his return to calling games in L.A. (9:25), working with Dan Fouts (10:40), the star power on the Chargers’ roster (14:05), and what the team should know about the fans in L.A. (15:40).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris Hayre is joined by quarterback Philip Rivers on the Chargers Training Camp Podcast. Among the topics: recapping the first two weeks of camp (:45), playing at StubHub Center (2:00), what Coach Lynn has brought to the Chargers (4:30), how Keenan Allen’s presence impacts the offense (7:00), Hunter Henry in Year 2 (8:25), playing daily against Gus Bradley’s defense (10:10), optimism entering 2017 (12:10), and what football fans in L.A. should know about this team (13:50).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris Hayre is joined by Chargers.com’s Ricky Henne and AM570 Chargers reporter Beto Duran. Among the topics: the atmosphere at StubHub Center (1:10), observations from practice with the Rams (3:25), how players reacted to LaDainian Tomlinson’s Hall of Fame speech (5:30), and a look ahead to the second week of training camp (6:30); Beto Duran discusses his new role with the Chargers having grown up in Carson (9:10), thoughts on the Chargers playing in StubHub Center (10:20), takeaways from the first week of training camp (12:50), and Sunday’s debut of Chargers Talk on AM570 (19:40).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris Hayre is joined by NFL Network’s Steve Wyche and Chargers radio analyst Nick Hardwick on a Hall of Fame edition of the Chargers Training Camp Podcast. Among the topics: Wyche sets the scene in Canton, Ohio (1:15), putting a bow on LT’s career (3:45), balancing the excitement and anxiousness of the weekend (7:30), and thoughts on the 2017 Chargers (11:40); Nick Hardwick reflects on Tomlinson’s induction (16:00), fondest game memories (17:45), the gift LT bought his O-linemen after his MVP season (19:30), and recapping the first week of training camp (22:30).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris Hayre catches up with ESPN’s Eric Williams and Chargers.com’s Ricky Henne on Day 4 of Chargers Camp. Among the topics with Williams: players who have impressed early in camp (1:55), Gus Bradley’s imprint (6:15), players who can thrive in Bradley’s system (7:40), and the high-level talent on this 2017 roster (9:55); Ricky Henne discusses the intensity of practice on Day 4 (12:00), Travis Benjamin’s hot start in camp (12:40), and the anticipation of this weekend’s practice with the Rams at StubHub Center (16:20).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris Hayre sits down with General Manager Tom Telesco, NFL Network’s Daniel Jeremiah and Cynthia Frelund, and linebacker Kyle Emanuel on Day 3 of Chargers Camp. Among the topics: the warm reception from Chargers fans to start camp (:50), what Kobe Bryant discussed with the team (1:30), the O-line coming together as a unit (5:37), evaluating the team with pads on (9:29), and thoughts on LT entering the Pro Football Hall of Fame (10:30); Daniel Jeremiah shares his Day 3 observations (12:30) and gives his thoughts on the Chargers’ rookie class (14:10); Cynthia Frelund sees big things for Melvin Gordon in 2017 (17:50) and shares her comparison for Joey Bosa (19:45); Kyle Emanuel talks about putting the pads on for the first time this season (23:40) and playing against the Chargers’ offense in practice (26:00).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris Hayre catches up with NFL.com’s Gregg Rosenthal, tight end Hunter Henry and defensive tackle Brandon Mebane on Day 2 of Chargers Camp. Among the topics: Rosenthal shares his observations from practice (:50) the new-look O-line (2:45), Gus Bradley’s defense (5:05), AFC contenders (7:40) and the ceiling for the Chargers in 2017 (11:15); Hunter Henry discusses what he worked on in the offseason (12:20) and Brandon Mebane shares his high expectations for the upcoming season (15:55).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris Hayre catches up with LaDainian Tomlinson, USA Today's Jarrett Bell, wide receiver Tyrell Williams and safety Jahleel Addae on Day 1 of Chargers Camp. Among the topics: LT discusses his final preparations for Canton (1:20) and Melvin Gordon heading into year three (4:20); Chris and Jarrett discuss the big turnout from Chargers fans on Day 1 of training camp (6:30), Anthony Lynn's preparedness (8:25), Gus Bradley's impact on the defense (12:45), and how the Chargers stack up in AFC West (15:50); Tyrell Williams looks to build off his big 2016 season (18:40) and Jahleel Addae discusses the team's surprise from visit Kobe Bryant on Saturday (22:45).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.