Calm Down with Erin and Charissa

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Episode 394: Calm Down LIVE from San Francisco Feb 06, 2026

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Erin Andrews and Charissa Thompson host a live episode of Calm Down ahead of Super Bowl LX from San Francisco! They breakdown how the Seahawks and Patriots made for the most surprising big game matchup in years. Charissa explains how she found herself in an awkward conversation as only she can do. Plus, a discussion about putting yourself first, prioritizing your health and the importance of getting checked out.

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Episode 393: ALWAYS Buy Flowers on Valentine’s Day Jan 29, 2026

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A very special edition of Calm Down with Erin Andrews and Charissa Thompson with Steve filling in for Erin this week! Chariss and Steve answer your questions including:

What have you learned from Charissa?
Do you make the bed?
The importance of Valentine’s Day
& if Steve is ready to admit he's a dog guy now?

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Episode 392: Don't mind me! I'm Just shaving away... Jan 22, 2026

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Oh boy! It's deep into the NFL season, and Erin and Charissa are in peak road mode for the finale! On this episode of the Calm Down podcast, Erin breaks out the magnifying mirror, finds herself back up to shenanigans and rummaging around.

Meanwhile, appliance failure has Charissa in the midst of a meltdown, literally! Of course they talk about the weekend of great football that was; Caleb Williams' crazy pass, one-upped by Matthew Stafford's moments later, anyone?

They are already talking about re-entry, but first, they must deal with hairs of many colors!

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Episode 391: Pregame - The Line I Always Wanted to Say Jan 19, 2026

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On this week’s Pregame edition of the Calm Down podcast, Erin and Charissa talk about that iconic 2014 interview between Erin and Richard Sherman and the one thing she wishes that she said to him to top off that classic moment.

They talk about which shows they are looking forward to catching up on in the off season, their surprise NFL team or story from this season, and how many outfits they go through before settling on the one for game day.

This leads to a conversation about how great it is to have a former head coach on the broadcast team, the potential dinner speeches that can bring, and how to accept advice as a new mom.

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Episode 390: Bears vs Packers, 49ers vs Eagles, Erin’s “Fur” Coat & Charissa’s Big Announcement Jan 15, 2026

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This BIG SHOW episode of Calm Down with Erin Andrews and Charissa Thompson covers everything from Wild Card Weekend in the NFL to Erin’s coat that everyone can’t stop talking about.

They kick things off unveiling the newest Super Bowl LX gear from WEAR and Erin sharing some behind the scenes from her interview with 49ers RB Christian McCaffrey ahead covering San Francisco’s huge win over the Eagles.

Charissa talks about her experience working the Bears thrilling comeback against the Packers and how she ended up at a dueling piano bar until the wee hours of the morning.

Plus, they discuss the much-discussed faux fur coat Erin wore over the weekend and Charissa makes a special announcement about a new addition in her life.

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Episode 389: Pregame - No Shoes Inside the House! Jan 13, 2026

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It’s an all new Pregame edition of Calm Down with Erin Andrews and Charissa Thompson. The ladies are here to answer your questions including:

If you could live in any TV show world or be any character. What would it be?
Self-driving cars – Yay or nay?
In or out on Uggs?

They explain why they want to live in an episode of Friends, the best sporting events they’ve attended as fans and why shoes are absolutely not allowed inside the house.

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Episode 388: Stop Saying Happy New Year Jan 08, 2026

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On this week’s Big Show edition of Calm Down with Erin Andrew and Charissa Thompson, the ladies start by looking ahead to their Wild Card Weekend match ups in the NFL! Erin will be covering the 49ers at the Eagles while Charissa is works Packers at the Bears. They discuss their outfit options as they prepare for the winter elements including a glorious snowsuits and fantastic headbands.

Charissa also explains why it’s already time to stop wishing people a “Happy New Year” and why 2026 is the year we start to bring back doing “nothing” with our friends.

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Episode 387: Pregame - Like a Tiger in a Cage Jan 06, 2026

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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.

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Episode 386: Happy New Year! Jan 01, 2026

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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.

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Episode 385: Pregame - A Whole Other Layer of Courage Dec 30, 2025

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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.com

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