

Calm Down with Erin and Charissa
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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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Sep 11, 2025 • 32min
Episode 356: NFL Week 1 Reaction! Aaron Rodgers Wins, Interviewing Russell Wilson & Erin Likes Martinis
The Big Show edition of Calm Down featuring Erin Andrews and Charissa Thompson recapping all the action from week 1 of the NFL season is here! They celebrate Aaron Rodgers winning his first game as a Pittsburgh Steeler, and Erin shares behind-the-scenes details from her interview with Russell Wilson ahead of his debut with the New York Giants. Charissa gives a peek inside the brand new, state-of-the-art studio at Fox Sports. The ladies also explain why they can’t talk to their partners after a long day of work and why they are proudly entering their “martini era”.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 9, 2025 • 22min
Episode 355: Pregame - NFL Tailgating, Pinch Me Moments & Living in Tightness
The NFL is back, so are Erin Andrews and Charissa Thompson with another Pregame episode of Calm Down! The ladies answer questions about their unforgettable “pinch me” interview moments, whether or not they miss the tailgating experience and managing their gameday routines. They also share real talk about handling career and life pressure in your 30s and embracing what they call “living in the tightness.”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 4, 2025 • 32min
Episode 354: Micah Parsons To The Packers?! & Working Mom Stress
Football is back, and Erin and Charissa are ready! They react to huge NFL news with the Cowboys trading Micah Parsons to the Packers and looking back on the history of the Cowboys after watching “America’s Team: The Gambler & His Cowboys” on Netflix. And that's not all that's going on! Coffee Conversations are back, and they are being interrupted by anxiety over Steve's position as Mack's emergency contact. While that is going on, Erin is getting Mack ready for school and experiencing all the stresses!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 1, 2025 • 28min
Episode 353: Pregame - Congrats to Taylor & Travis
It's that time of year! This week's Pregame edition of the Calm Down podcast revolves around all thing's week 1. Erin and Charissa talk must-pack items, the trials of being in the zone in public spaces and their Monday morning catchups. Also coming with the territory of a new season, Charissa is trying to be more organized and how to know when to get rid of sentimental things. Find out the good and bad times to approach Erin and Charissa for a quick pic. Plus, Erin and Charissa love love with a congratulations to Taylor and TravisSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 28, 2025 • 36min
Episode 352: Hottest Hobbies for Men & Tough Parenting
Erin and Charissa kick things off this week answering questions about spying on Instagram stories and having a 20-year age gap in dating. They discuss a survey about the hottest hobbies for men and why woodworking should be higher on the list. Charissa also explains why she’s going to test a new theory to see if her boyfriend Steve is telling her the truth.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 21, 2025 • 36min
Episode 351: Taylor Swift's New Album!
Erin and Charissa are back together after Steve's podcasting co-host debut! Erin had a fun time in NYC last week, co-hosting TODAY with Jenna and Friends and talks about her times on the show and hanging with her dad in the city. They talk Taylor Swift's appearance on the Calm Dow...I mean, New Heights podcast and the announcement of her new record. Charissa talks about the power of purging things from her life.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 14, 2025 • 18min
Episode 350: The “Not Newlyweds Game” – Our Biggest Pet Peeves
Part 2 of Steve filling in for Erin and joining Charissa on this week’s episode of Calm Down. Producer Ryan hosts the “Not Newlyweds Game” where Charissa and Steve are quizzed on how well they know one another. They reveal why Charissa has a new favorite color and the truth about the pet peeves they can’t stand about one another.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 12, 2025 • 39min
Episode 349: Pregame - Why We Aren’t Getting Married & Why Charissa Is Sleeping on the Couch
A very special Pregame with Steve filling in for Erin and joining Charissa on this week’s episode! They answer your questions including what Steve does for a living, what his first impression of Charissa was and why they have decided not to get married.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 7, 2025 • 35min
Episode 348: New WEAR Collab & Ditching Smartphones
Countdown to the start of football season is underway on an all-new episode of Calm Down with Erin and Charissa. Erin shares the latest show Charissa has her hooked on and why they’re wondering if they should get more involved on TikTok. Erin unveils her latest collab with WEAR as well as their newest designs for the 2025 NFL season while Charissa makes an unfortunate discovery about one of her ranch animals.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 5, 2025 • 26min
Episode 347: Pregame - Awkward Moments with Your High School Boyfriend
It’s the “Pregame” of Calm Down where you ask the questions and Erin and Charissa provide the answers! They share what they plan to improve before the upcoming football season as well as the favorite hair treatments to keep everything healthy and fresh. They also take a trip down memory lane reminiscing about break up CDs and getting your parents to lie for you.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.