Calm Down with Erin and Charissa

Calm Down with Erin and Charissa

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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October 27, 2026 • 44 mins

Erin Andrews and Charissa Thompson discuss the biggest moments from week 7 of the NFL season. They begin with Charissa talking about her experience covering the New England Patriots taking on the Bears in Chicago. She explains why she was so impressed with Patriots quarterback Drake Maye and Bears quarterback Caleb Williams. Erin reflects on her time covering the Green Bay Packers and Detroit Lions, specifically her interview with ...

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Erin Andrews and Charissa Thompson discuss who the biggest surprises of the NFL have been thus far through six weeks of the season. They point to the 5-0 Minnesotsa Vikings, the resurgence of Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs as well as the 2-4 Los Angeles Rams who entered the season as Super Bowl favorites. They talk about the slate of international games featured in this year’s NFL schedule and why they think Asia ...

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Erin Andrews and Charissa Thompson react to the biggest games and moments from week 6 of the NFL season. They discuss Erin’s one-on-one interview with Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen, his crazy touchdown pass in their win over the Las Vegas Raiders and his fear of bees. Charissa talks about her time covering the Denver Broncos getting an overtime win vs the reigning Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks. Erin shares her e...

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Charissa Thompson and Erin Andrews discuss comments made by actress Keri Russell explaining why she will never get married to her longtime partner and ‘Widow’s Bay’ star Matthew Rhys. Charissa agrees with Russell and shares her own story about why she has no plans to marry her boyfriend, Steve. The ladies also talk about Kelly Clarkson’s viral story calling out a small business for poor customer service, whi...

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Erin Andrews and Charissa Thompson share what it was like to cover some of the biggest NFL games from Week 5 including Brock Purdy’s San Francisco 49ers vs. Sam Darnold’s Seattle Seahawks and Jaylon Daniels’ Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Dak Prescott’s Dallas Cowboys. Erin takes you to the sidelines of the Seahawks, inside her interview with Jaxon Smith-Njigba and the physicality of this NFC West rivalry, as show...

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Erin Andrews and Charissa Thompson share exciting news about Calm Down officially joining Colin Cowherd’s The Volume! They also discuss their best tips for air travel – Erin says compression socks are a must. The ladies then chime in on the hottest debates taking over the internet: why bringing an iced coffee to an interview is an absolute red flag and why watching college football at an Ella Langley concert is an absol...

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rin Andrews and Charissa Thompson talk about the Los Angeles Rams’ 4th quarter comeback against the Philadelphia Eagles. Erin shares a behind-the-scenes look at Sean McVay’s viral sideline speech sparking the Rams’ rally from down 10 points. Charissa also shares stories from covering the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Cleveland Browns. They highlight the moment Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers and head coach Mike M...

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From the NFL sidelines to the hottest new music video, Erin Andrews and Charissa Thompson have you covered on this new edition of the Calm Down podcast. The ladies begin by discussing their experience working inside the new Buffalo Bills stadium, including why both Erin and Josh Allen love how it smells like a barbecue down on the field. Erin also calls out how rude a fellow passenger was from her recent travels and why certain peo...

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Erin Andrews and Charissa Thompson have returned bringing you an all-new Pregame edition of Calm Down! The ladies answer your questions:

  • How to deal with a guy you’re interested in having best friends that are girls?
  • I know you worry about your breath but do you ever worry about how giant athletes smell?
  • What was your off season beauty / wellness routine?

Send in your Pregame questions to @calmdownpodcast on Instag...

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The “Big Show” is here on this latest episode of Calm Down with Erin Andrews and Charissa Thompson. They check in from their summer break to share why Taylor Swift and Travis Kecle’s wedding was a dream come true.

Erin shares her latest “Larry David-ism” involving an incident at the gym that is hard to believe.

Charissa expresses her anger at self-checkout lines and why she walked out of a business on ...

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A brand new “Pregame” edition of Calm Down with Erin Andrews and Charissa Thompson is here! The ladies return to answer your questions:

Summer scaries: As a teacher how do I get ready to go back to school when I’m not ready for summer to be over?

Wedding drama: Fallout with a bridesmaid, do I crop her out of my wedding photos?

Workplace drama: Coworker smells bad and it’s impacting the customer, what do I sa...

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The “Big Show” edition of Calm Down with Erin Andrews and Charissa Thompson is BACK and PACKED! The ladies get you all caught up on everything that’s been happening since they’ve been away.

First, the ladies connect on being overwhelmed by endless bedtime beauty routines that go on forever.

They also share stories from their time attending the premier of Toy Story 5 with Erin’s son Mack and a special p...

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An all-new Pregame edition of Calm Down with Erin Andrews and Charissa Thompson is here! Erin and Charissa tackle your toughest questions on wedding planning, relationships and everything in between.

  • They warn against having a wedding on a Sunday in the fall.
  • How to create a relationship with your challenging mother-in-law.
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On this Best of the Calm Down podcast, listen as Erin and Charissa talk to Dr. Cythia Pfeiffer, Ken Jeong and their "Plus Ones". 

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Erin Andrews and Charissa Thompson welcome a very special guest to the Calm Down podcast; The Great One Wayne Gretzky! The ladies talk to Wayne about his transition into broadcasting and why he chooses positivity when covering the game he loves. He shares incredible stories from his historic career and why pushups don’t lead to goals! 

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Part 2 of Erin Andrews & Charissa Thompson LIVE from the legendary Hollywood Improv during Netflix Is A Joke Fest! In this hilarious and unfiltered episode, Charissa opens up about why she never wants to get married again, while Erin admits she can’t even remember where her marriage certificate is.

The conversation takes a wild turn as the ladies reveal their biggest social fear: bad breath. From awkward encounters to cel...

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Erin Andrews & Charissa Thompson are LIVE from the iconic Hollywood Improv during Netflix Is A Joke Fest! In part 1 of this show, the ladies celebrate their shared birthday while calling out one of the internet’s most ridiculous trends: “birthday weeks” and “birthday months.”

Erin can't believe what her husband Jarret posted on Instagram, while Charissa questions why her boyfriend Steve is secretly...

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For the second episode in a row Charissa Thompson holds things down with a solo edition of Calm Down with Erin and Charissa! This week, she answers your questions including:

  • Design tips for your master bedroom
  • Favorite sayings from her dad
  • Is it okay to cry in front of your boss?

Get your tickets for Calm Down Live at Netflix is a Joke Fest: https://www.ticketweb.com/event/net...

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April 23, 2026 • 34 mins

A special edition of Calm Down with Erin Andrews and Charissa Thompson is here with Charissa taking this on this episode solo! She conquers your best questions including:

  • Do you plan on rescuing more animals?
  • What has been the biggest change in the sports media landscape?
  • How did you tell your parents you didn’t want kids?

Charissa also shares stories from her time at Th...

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The return of the Big Show is here on Calm Down with Erin Andrews and Charissa Thompson! Charissa explains why her afternoon consisted of running errands without undergarments and an eventful trip with her family to see the sequoias.

Erin and Charissa talk about using AI to test new hairstyles before making the big commitment.

Plus, Erin shares a personal life update and why you should always remember to be thankful and appreciativ...

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