The Official Chargers podcast of FanSided. Three San Diego natives since scattered across the U.S. get together to discuss what they all have in common; their undying love for the Los Angeles Chargers. Bolt up!

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Another terrible loss. With an offense this historically bad something has to change. We chat about our experience at the game. We look deeper into our offensive woes and what we need to do about it. We finish up with your Ask Boltfam questions. Ask Boltfam - 22:39 “Bonehead Remover Pro™” Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Welcome To The Circus

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It’s time for the Chiefs. Chargers head to KC and so do we. We get ready for our upcoming game by looking at our inquiry report along with other news and notes. Craig returns with another great segment to get us ready. We finish up with our bolt Predictions.  The Craig Experience - 18:08 Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Somersault To Victory

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The season is coming off the tracks, despite everything our defense is trying to do. We look at the game and some of the stats that came out of it. We finish up with your Ask Boltfam questions.“There’s Always Next Beer” Ask Boltfam - 22:07 Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Nobody Knows

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It’s time for the Broncos and nerves are on high. We look at our insanely long injury report as well as quotes from press conferences. Craig breaks down stats and finds some optimism for this weekend. We finish up with our Bolt Predictions. The Craig Experience - 23:26 Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

I Don’t Want To Suck Forever

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Chargers lose yet again falling to 0-4 for the first time in almost 10 years. We aren’t giving up but things don’t look good. We check out the game as well as an explosive interaction with Harbaugh in the post game presser. We finish up with your Ask Boltfam questions.“Cope Soap”Ask Boltfam - 29:21 Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Hang In There

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It’s a big make or break week for the Chargers. They are staring down the barrel of an 0-4 start. And we are staring at our 500th episode. We look at our upcoming opponent the Seahawks and what we have in store for Sunday. Craig gives us some great insight on the state of the team. We finish up with our Bolt Predictions.We are sending our love to the Sachs Family. Lots of love to Kritsten and Evie. Jeff Sachs recently passed away. Jeff was a lifelong charger fan and he will be sorely missed. if you want to donate to help Kristen and Evie in this tough time check out their gofundme in the link below. Please support Kristen and Evie:<a href="https://gofund.me/3840b79bd" rel="nofollow">https://gofund.me/3840b79bd</a> The Craig Experience - 16:14 Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Now Or Never

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Well the Chargers did not get the dub, and our head scratching and frustration continues. Coach and Wool Dog try to talk it through while going over some more unique stats and quotes. Huggin pops in with a unique superstition on why the Chargers are in the losing streak, and we tie it all up with an Ask Boltfam.“McDaniel’s School Of Dance”Kevin Appearance - 25:12Ask Boltfam - 30:48 MyBookieLink: <a href="https://bit.ly/joinwithCHARGER" rel="nofollow">https://bit.ly/joinwithCHARGER</a>Promo Code: CHARGER Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Oh Mama…

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This week, we talk about one of the few positives this team has going for it over the past two games, as well as some good quotes from McDaniel on his philosophy moving forward. Craig shares some of his keys to victory in another sobering Craig Experience finished up with some Bolt Predictions. The Craig Experience - 15:49 MyBookieLink: <a href="https://bit.ly/joinwithCHARGER" rel="nofollow">https://bit.ly/joinwithCHARGER</a>Promo Code: CHARGER Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

The Big Bounce Back?

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Well this was not the start we expected in the slightest. Chargers start the season off on a losing streak and we are scratching our heads trying to understand why. Who do we blame? Can we blame everyone? Let’s talk it through and see what Ask Boltfam has to say. “Gotta Catch ‘em Balls!”Kevin Appearance - 22:09Ask Boltfam - 34:19MyBookieLink: <a href="https://bit.ly/joinwithCHARGER" rel="nofollow">https://bit.ly/joinwithCHARGER</a>Promo Code: CHARGER Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

The Hell’s Going On?

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That was a rough game last week, but we’ve moved past it and we’re on to Raider week. Injuries are a bit concerning but we have a Craig Experience to remind you all hope is not lost and the Chargers have made a few moves to try to help. Will it be enough? We’re praying like hell it does. The Craig Experience - 17:20MyBookieLink: <a href="https://bit.ly/joinwithCHARGER" rel="nofollow">https://bit.ly/joinwithCHARGER</a>Promo Code: CHARGER Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Bleak Week

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Well that stunk on ice. Coach and Wool Dog got a chance to go to the home opener and we couldn’t thank the Bolt Fam enough with all the energy they brought to us and to the game. We sit down to try and glean the positives from that mess of a game against the Cardinals and hope we can see some major improvements on the next one since it’s officially Raider week! We wrap everything up with a healthy Ask Boltfam.“Charged Up Cook’s Chicken Shack”Ask Boltfam - 28:05 MyBookieLink: <a href="https://bit.ly/joinwithCHARGER" rel="nofollow">https://bit.ly/joinwithCHARGER</a>Promo Code: CHARGER Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Right In The Good Eye

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We are back baby, Friday episodes have returned. We look at our upcoming opponent including injury reports and what the media pundits are predicting. We check out some quotes and get hyped up for Sunday. Craig gives us his blue print for success for Sunday. We finish up with our Bolt Predictions. The Craig Experience - 13:28MyBookieLink: <a href="https://bit.ly/joinwithCHARGER" rel="nofollow">https://bit.ly/joinwithCHARGER</a>Promo Code: CHARGER Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Different Kind of Monster

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We don’t mean to alarm you, but FOOTBALL IS BACK! This week we talk about some of the excitement we have leading up to Week 1. We talk about the excessive amount of captains, as well as the addition of a Herbert sibling, a potential break out season for Hampton, as well as all the uni combos we can think of. We close it out with a Week 1 edition of Ask Boltfam.Ask Boltfam - 16:09“Ten Captains, One Ship”MyBookieLink: <a href="https://bit.ly/joinwithCHARGER" rel="nofollow">https://bit.ly/joinwithCHARGER</a>Promo Code: CHARGER Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Herbert Squared

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We’re dropping this one a little early because the Chargers just released their 53 man roster. Some pleasant surprises, some head scratching bummers, but all in all, we feel great about this team. We close it out with a nice little Ask Boltfam. “Cat Gloves”Ask Boltfam - 23:04 MyBookieLink: <a href="https://bit.ly/joinwithCHARGER" rel="nofollow">https://bit.ly/joinwithCHARGER</a>Promo Code: CHARGER Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Big Jake Year

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This week we talk about losing Tyler Biadasz for the season and how Jake Slaughter and even Jacob Spomer have an opportunity to step up into the role. Craig comes back with another Craig Experience to talk about the highs and lows of the game against the 49ers and we wrap it all up with an Ask Boltfam.The Craig Experience - 21:01Ask Boltfam - 42:58“Slaughter Water” MyBookieLink: <a href="https://bit.ly/joinwithCHARGER" rel="nofollow">https://bit.ly/joinwithCHARGER</a>Promo Code: CHARGER Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Splash Free Zone

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Chargers get a big win in their first preseason game against the Texans. We breakdown all of the great things that came out of the game. We get quotes from Harbaugh on how he thought his staff and players did. We look at the joint practice with the 49ers. We finish up with your Ask Boltfam questions.   Ask Boltfam - 22:20“The McDaniel System”Our Sponsor: MyBookieLink: <a href="https://bit.ly/joinwithCHARGER" rel="nofollow">https://bit.ly/joinwithCHARGER</a>Promo Code: CHARGER Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Sergeant Slaughter

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Our first preseason game is imminent. We get ready by looking at news and notes from camp, including how the players will be used. We celebrate the news of our Ladd McConkey becoming Ladada McConkey. We hear from Coach about what they look forward to in our first preseason game against the Texans. Craig returns with another great segment. We finish up with your Ask Boltfam questions The Craig Experience - 17:36Ask Boltfam - 30:37 “The Safety Suites” Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Who’s Your Ladada

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Football is back baby! There’s so much news and notes we hardly know where to begin. Our boy Herbert is officially engaged and we had no idea what that meant forJustin’s upcoming season. We look at camp and some amazing quotes, everything from McDaniel gushing about Herbert to Tuli’s hold in. Mundwarf returns with a new hilarious segment. We finish up with a nice helping of Ask Boltfam.  Mundwarf - 22:08Ask Boltfam - 27:41 Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Ring-A-Ding Ding

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It’s Happening! The players have reported to the Bolt and the season can officially get started. Wego over a bunch of news including Daniel Popper moving onto greener pastures. We regale each other with our favorite Pop moments. Derwin hits 50 on the NFL Top 100 and we get our first player cut. Craig prepares us for some of his most anticipated camp battles. We finish up with your Ask Boltfam questions “The Hugster”The Craig Experience - 13:47Ask Boltfam - 27:13 Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

The DNA Test

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We are officially on Training Camp watch. The return of the players to the facility is within our grasp. The demand for training camp tickets are high. We check in on what the players have been up to as they prepare for their return. We finish up with your Ask Boltfam questions.“Master Chief Training Camp”Ask Boltfam - 10:41 Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

The Pinball Effect

The Official Chargers podcast of FanSided. Three San Diego natives since scattered across the U.S. get together to discuss what they all have in common; their undying love for the Los Angeles Chargers. Bolt up!