Calm Down with Erin and Charissa

Gray hair peeking through? What do you do? Just take care of it right there on the sidelines! Erin is on fire and Charissa is in need of some coffee. Will she get it? It's another early morning Pregame edition of the Calm Down podcast. They talk about the things they want to carry over into 2026 from last year and a listener has a tip to help Erin tackle taking notes in the rain. Find out how they unwind after a game, and some of tips for reading the room. Later, a little coffee talk leads to a discussion about how to cocktail responsibly, and how to recycle jewelry to maximum effect. And then an anonymous follow-up leaves Erin and Charissa disgusted.   Send in your Pregame questions to @calmdownpodcast on Instagram or write us an email thecalmdownpod@gmail.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Happy New Year, Calm Down community! The holiday season may be winding down, but the NFL season is winding up tight! Charissa looks back on her week 17 game on Christmas Day in Kansas City for Broncos at Chiefs. She tells the story of her Amazon team's white elephant celebration complete with matching onesies and a real Christmas tree on the road!  Meanwhile, Erin's week 17 was spent battling a travel nightmare to get to her game in Buffalo. Then, at the game as the Bills battled the Eagles, Erin was battling the coldest rain possible on the sidelines as well as technical challenges.  They talk New Year's resolutions and their after Christmas, Christmas celebration together. Erin tells the story of her girl, Claire's reaction when she saw herself in the crowd on Taylor Swift's "End of and Era" documentary. Rancher Steve, or Beave as he now likes to be called, makes an appearance in between cattle tendin' and holds his New Years resolutions close to his ranch coat.  Send in your Pregame questions to @calmdownpodcast on Instagram or write us an email thecalmdownpod@gmail.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this post-holiday Pregame episode of the Calm Down podcast, Erin and Charissa talk about the one thing about Christmas that they don't like; that it ends. That, along with the process of finding places to store all the Christmas plates! They talk about feeling uncomfortable when they see themselves on TV, and other things you learn when watching “game film”. Another question leads to a discussion about being comfortable with your own journey and the challenge of trying to see the positives of that journey in the moment. They talk about what they would do if they could do another job for a week - Charissa would like to be a kindergarten teacher and Erin would like to come back as a dancer on Taylor Swift’s next tour. After many discussions about facing life head-on, Erin talks about the bravery of those who tackle infertility. Send in your Pregame questions to @calmdownpodcast on Instagram or write us an email thecalmdownpod@gmail.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Happy Holidays from the Calm Down team! On this Christmas Day episode of the Calm Down podcast, Erin and Charissa look back on their week 16 games. Erin was in Chicago for Packers at Bears and Charissa was in her hometown of Seattle covering the Rams at Seahawks.  They then look forward and talk about their Christmas week plans. Charissa talks watching Hallmark movies with her dad and celebrating Christmas early with Steve as she heads to Kansas City on Christmas Day for Broncos at Chiefs.  They also talk about the joys of welcoming in another year and how they will celebrate together next week.  Send in your Pregame questions to @calmdownpodcast on Instagram or write us an email thecalmdownpod@gmail.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fresh off week 16 on this Pregame edition of the Calm Down podcast, Erin and Charissa unpack the emotions they are feeling as we enter the finale of the NFL season. With so many possible options of how the story can end, the NFC championship game outfit options are already being heavily contemplated. The talk about how it is important to earn the ability to pop off when are are in a male-dominated industry. Also hear them talk about the importance of paying attention to the action when on the sidelines and how to stay positive while trying to balance a job with finding a partner, and learn which cocktails they would cut, bench and start.  Send in your Pregame questions to @calmdownpodcast on Instagram or write us an email thecalmdownpod@gmail.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this Big Show edition of the Calm Down podcast, Erin and Charissa are deep into the NFL season. Erin tells stories of cold weather gear in Green Bay while covering Bears at Packers during week 14 while Charissa is looking forward to week 15 in Tampa for Falcons at Bucs.  Erin shares Dean Blandino’s airport fun time itinerary from a layover in Minnesota. Charissa tells a story about the comedy of having Rob Gronkowski and Jameis Winston on the same set and about how Steve looked like Danny Zuko in a leather jacket that she got for him. Plus, some headlines and strategizing about how to write the best dating profile for yourself.  Send in your Pregame questions to @calmdownpodcast on Instagram or write us an email thecalmdownpod@gmail.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On an early-morning Pregame edition of the Calm Down podcast, the holiday season is making Erin and Charissa feel nostalgic about being with family for the holidays. They talk about their favorite Christmas treats after a fan suggests the peppermint martini and Charissa crowns eggnog as the champ. Erin goes nonalcoholic with a surprising and classically simple answer that sparks her to drop a hint to her mom and sister for a holiday sweet treat that's sure to be a hit!  They also talk about fangirling over stadiums and some of the greatest players of all time, how to deal with an emotionally unavailable man, how to share stuff with a partner when you are not married and why watching The Little Mermaid is okay at any age. Plus, we finally get an answer on the age-old turkey or ham debate. Send in your Pregame questions to @calmdownpodcast on Instagram or write us an email thecalmdownpod@gmail.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s officially time to deck the halls! Join Erin Andrews and Charissa Thompson for a festive, feel-good episode of Calm Down as they dive into all things holiday cheer, seasonal traditions, and your most-asked holiday questions. From nostalgia to laugh-out-loud moments, the ladies share their personal favorites, including: Their all-time favorite Christmas movies The best childhood gifts that still make them smile Their go-to holiday songs (yes, Mariah might be involved) The great debate: white lights or multicolor? Gift-wrapping hacks to help you survive the season …plus plenty more holiday stories, memories, and surprises! Whether you’re decorating the tree, wrapping presents, or just trying to stay sane in December, this episode brings the perfect mix of humor, warmth, and holiday spirit. Send in your Pregame questions to @calmdownpodcast on Instagram or write us an email thecalmdownpod@gmail.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s a special Pregame edition of Calm Down with Erin Andrews and Charissa Thompson as the ladies break down one of the biggest weekends of the NFL season! Erin takes you behind the scenes of the Packers vs. Lions Thanksgiving Day showdown, sharing exclusive moments from the sidelines as Green Bay stunned Detroit in this NFC North match up. Charissa dives into her Black Friday Football experience covering the Bears vs. Eagles, where Chicago’s statement win launched them into the No. 1 seed in the NFC and handed the defending Super Bowl champs a tough loss in Philadelphia. Send in your Pregame questions to @calmdownpodcast on Instagram or write us an email thecalmdownpod@gmail.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A very special Thanksgiving edition of Calm Down with Erin Andrews & Charissa Thompson!This week’s episode brings all the heart, humor, and honesty you love from Calm Down. Charissa opens up about the heartbreaking loss of her beloved dog, Daisy. She gives a heartfelt thank-you to everyone who reached out with love and support—especially Erin, who shows once again what true friendship looks like during life’s toughest moments. From there, Erin and Charissa shift into full holiday mode, celebrating the season with plenty of laughs, gratitude, and good vibes. They highlight what they’re most thankful for-including YOU, the incredible Calm Down community. Plus, the ladies break down their recent guest appearance on Jason and Travis Kelce’s New Heights podcast and why they are always rooting for the brothers to succeed. If you love sports, pop culture, women supporting women, real-life storytelling, and laugh-out-loud moments, this Thanksgiving episode delivers it all. Grab a seat at the table and join Erin & Charissa for an uplifting, emotional, and wildly entertaining holiday hang. Send in your Pregame questions to @calmdownpodcast on Instagram or write us an email thecalmdownpod@gmail.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.