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Join Chargers Team Reporter Chris Hayre for behind-the-scenes interviews with players, coaches and front office members throughout the 2018 season.

Los Angeles Chargers


    • May 15, 2019 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 29 EPISODES


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    Episode 26: LB Emeke Egbule, DT Cortez Broughton Discuss Their First Week as Chargers Rookies

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2019 39:51


    Sixth-round linebacker Emeke Egbule (27:30) and seventh-round defensive tackle Cortez Broughton (:36) detail their first week in the NFL, including how the Chargers veterans are helping and holding the rookies accountable. Download and subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts.

    Episode 25: Get to Know the Chargers' First Three Selections

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2019 29:11


    First-round defensive tackle Jerry Tillery (:30), second-round safety Nasir Adderley (10:55) and third-round offensive tackle Trey Pipkins (21:00) are guests on a special draft episode. Download and subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts.

    Episode 24: Justin Jackson Talks Rookie Season, Draft Day Memories and 'Game of Thrones'

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2019 19:11


    Running back Justin Jackson (@J_ManPrime21) joins Chris Hayre (@chrishayre) during Phase One of the offseason workout program. Among the topics: looking back on his first season in the NFL, his fourth quarter against the Pittsburgh Steelers on "Sunday Night Football," the closeness in the RBs room, draft day memories, Game of Thrones/TV talk, and more. Download and subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts.

    Episode 23: Hunter Henry, Adrian Phillips on Laying the Foundation for 2019 Season

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2019 28:22


    Tight end Hunter Henry (@Hunter_Henry84) and safety Adrian Phillips (@Phillips_17) join Chris Hayre (@chrishayre) during Phase One of the offseason workout program to discuss laying the foundation for a new season, the importance of workouts in April, welcoming new teammates to the Hoag Performance Center in just over a week, and more. Download and subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts.

    Podcast: 1-on-1 with the Newest Chargers Thomas Davis, Tyrod Taylor

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2019 20:05


    Linebacker Thomas Davis and quarterback Tyrod Taylor join Chris Hayre on a new episode the Backstage: Chargers Podcast presented by Toyota.

    Episode 21: Denzel Perryman Talks Return, "ASAP" Mantra and New Teammate Thomas Davis

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2019 16:55


    Linebacker Denzel Perryman (@D_Perryman52) joins Chris Hayre (@chrishayre) to discuss his return to the team on a new episode of the Backstage: Chargers Podcast presented by Toyota. Among the topics: returning to the team and the emotions of the week, embracing the "ASAP" mantra, Derwin James' leadership during his rookie season, new teammate and fellow linebacker Thomas Davis, and goals for 2019. Download and subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts.

    Podcast: Isaac Rochell Talks Offseason Trips, Combine Memories and Social Media Habits

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2019 25:40


    On a new episode of the Backstage: Chargers Podcast, defensive end Issac Rochell details his busy start to the offseason and looks back to his experience at the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis.

    Podcast: GM Tom Telesco Recaps the 2018 Season

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2019 23:23


    On a new episode of the Backstage: Chargers Podcast, L.A.'s general manager discusses the franchise's best season in nearly a decade and how the team can further improve in 2019.

    Podcast: S Rayshawn Jenkins on the D's Performance in Baltimore, Preparing for the Pats

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2019 32:00


    On a new episode of the Backstage: Chargers Podcast presented by Toyota, safety Rayshawn Jenkins discusses the energy that the secondary brings to the team and being a teammate with kicker Michael Badgley at the University of Miami. Chargers great Shawne Merriman previews Sunday's matchup with the New England Patriots.

    Podcast: Safety Adrian Phillips Talks Playoffs, Pro Bowl and Playing on the Road

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 2019 21:54


    On a new episode of the Backstage: Chargers Podcast presented by Toyota, safety Adrian Phillips discusses this Sunday's rematch with the Baltimore Ravens, watching film with rookie safety Derwin James and his journey from undrafted free agent to first-time Pro Bowler and playoff participant.

    Podcast: Spero Dedes Talks Playoffs, Previews Chargers-Broncos

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 28, 2018 26:49


    CBS Sports' Spero Dedes joins the latest episode of the Backstage: Chargers Podcast presented by Toyota. Plus, a flashback interview with Chargers tight end Virgil Green, who will play in Denver this Sunday for the first time as an opponent.

    Podcast: Tom Telesco on Anthony Lynn's Leadership and Hunter Henry's Return to Practice

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2018 32:42


    Chargers GM Tom Telesco and cornerback Michael Davis are guests on a new episode of the Backstage: Chargers Podcast presented by Toyota.

    Audio: Chargers WPMOY Nominee Corey Liuget

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2018 10:06


    Chris Hayre is joined by defensive tackle Corey Liuget -- the Chargers' nominee for the 2018 Walter Payton Man of the Year.

    Podcast: Recapping the Win in Pittsburgh with Shawne Merriman, Sean Culkin

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2018 35:03


    Chargers great Shawne Merriman shares his thoughts on the team's thrilling win against the Steelers; tight end Sean Culkin describes what it was like on the field during the game-winning kick on a new episode of the Backstage: Chargers Podcast presented by Toyota.

    Podcast: Watt Brothers to Square Off Sunday, Justin Jackson on Staying Ready

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2018 34:52


    Fullback Derek Watt discusses facing his younger brother T.J. this Sunday night in Pittsburgh. Running back Justin Jackson talks stepping up on the heels of his seven-carry, 57-yard performance against Arizona on a new episode of the Backstage: Chargers Podcast presented by Toyota.

    Podcast: Kyle Emanuel and Nick Dzubnar on Movember, Kobe, "The Bachelor" and Bouncing Back

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2018 34:27


    The two friends joined Episode No. 12 of the Backstage: Chargers Podcast presented by Toyota and discussed their several similarities, from being All-American FCS linebackers to having the same college major.

    Podcast: 2018 Salute to Service with John Spanos

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2018 36:37


    President of Football Operations John Spanos discusses his grandfather Alex Spanos' service and the family's long-standing support for our military; a conversation with offensive guard Dan Feeney.

    Podcast: Geno Smith on WVA Football, Book Recommendations, Coaching Aspirations and Community

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2018 28:28


    The six-year veteran quarterback was Tuesday's guest on the Backstage: Chargers Podcast presented by Toyota.

    Podcast: Ron Milus Talks Close-Knit Bolts Secondary, Coaching Journey

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2018 22:34


    On a new Backstage: Chargers Podcast presented by Toyota, Defensive Backs Coach Ron Milus discusses his return to Seattle this weekend -- not far from where his coaching journey began.

    Barksdale Talks Music, New Album from Rock & Roll HOF

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2018 32:51


    Offensive tackle Joe Barksdale discusses his love for music, how an NFL coach encouraged him to play guitar and more on the Backstage: Chargers Podcast presented by Toyota.

    Backstage: Chargers Podcast: Inside the Equipment Room

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2018 37:37


    Equipment Manager Chris Smith and his staff take fans inside the Chargers equipment room as they prepare for the team's trip to London.

    Backstage: Chargers Podcast: Isaac Rochell

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2018 33:41


    The second-year defensive end talks playing football at Notre Dame, stepping up in his second NFL season, off-the-field hobbies and more. Plus, a conversation about healthy social media habits.

    Backstage: Chargers Podcast: Damion Square, Lorenzo Neal and Marcellus Wiley

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2018 52:19


    Defensive tackle Damion Square discusses leadership, lessons from Nick Saban and Alabama football, and beating the odds as an undrafted free agent; former Chargers Lorenzo Neal and Marcellus Wiley share their favorite memories from Raiders Week.

    Backstage: Chargers Podcast: Derwin James

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2018 44:34


    Rookie safety Derwin James discusses the impressive start to his NFL career; Team Dietitian Erica Capellino shares insight on player nutrition during the rigors of an NFL season; Hall of Fame wide receiver James Lofton talks Mike Williams' hot start, Philip Rivers' mastery and more.

    Backstage: Chargers Podcast: Virgil Green

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2018 23:57


    Chargers tight end Virgil Green talks pregame routines, NBA 2K, Incubus and Marshmello, Philip Rivers and Antonio Gates, and much more in a wide-ranging conversation roughly 24 hours before the Chargers beat the Bills 31-20 in Buffalo.

    Backstage: Chargers Podcast: Tom Telesco, Shawne Merriman

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2018 36:47


    General Manager Tom Telesco returns to his hometown of Buffalo - a place he began his NFL career as a summer intern with the Bills in 1991.

    Backstage: Chargers Podcast: Making the 53

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2018 19:21


    Undrafted rookie running back Detrez Newsome, wide receiver Geremy Davis and defensive end Chris Landrum share their journey to the 53-man roster.

    Backstage: Chargers Podcast: Philip Rivers, Anthony Lynn

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2018 33:11


    Chris Hayre sits down with Philip Rivers before the start of his 15th NFL season; Head Coach Anthony Lynn discusses preparing for the Chiefs, the return of Antonio Gates and his impressions of the defensive rookies.

    Backstage: Chargers Podcast Trailer

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2018 18:09


    Starting on Tuesday, Sept. 4, join Chargers Team Reporter Chris Hayre for behind-the-scenes interviews with players, coaches and front office members throughout the 2018 season. In this trailer episode, Chargers Head of Production Jason Lavine discusses how Backstage: Chargers came to be and what fans can expect.

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