The Pregame edition of Calm Down with Erin Andrews and Charissa Thompson is here—your weekly warmup for all things NFL, sports broadcasting, and real-life wisdom.

This episode, the ladies dive into your top questions, starting with a behind-the-scenes look at filming the Thursday Night Football intro. Charissa reveals what the shoot was like and how it’s changed from year 1 to today.

They also break down their note-prep process for NFL broadcasts—how they study, organize storylines, gather player details, and stay sharp before going live on game day. If you’ve ever wondered what separates good sideline reporting from great sideline reporting, you’ll love this insight.

And of course, it wouldn’t be a Pregame episode without a little life coaching. This week’s dilemma:
Should I take a new job with better quality of life, or stick with the higher-paying role that comes with heavy travel and major stress? The ladies give thoughtful, honest advice you can actually use—whether you work in sports or any fast-paced career.

Expect laughs, truth bombs, and the kind of candid conversation only Erin and Charissa can deliver.

Send in your Pregame questions to @calmdownpodcast on Instagram or write us an email thecalmdownpod@gmail.com

The Pregame edition of Calm Down with Erin Andrews and Charissa Thompson is here&mdash;your weekly warmup for all things NFL, sports broadcasting, and real-life wisdom.
This episode, the ladies dive into your top questions, starting with a behind-the-scenes look at filming the Thursday Night Football intro. Charissa reveals what the shoot was like and how it&rsquo;s changed from year 1 to today.
They also break down their note-prep process for NFL broadcasts&mdash;how they study, organize storylines, gather player details, and stay sharp before going live on game day. If you&rsquo;ve ever wondered what separates good sideline reporting from great sideline reporting, you&rsquo;ll love this insight.
And of course, it wouldn&rsquo;t be a Pregame episode without a little life coaching. This week&rsquo;s dilemma: Should I take a new job with better quality of life, or stick with the higher-paying role that comes with heavy travel and major stress?&nbsp;The ladies give thoughtful, honest advice you can actually use&mdash;whether you work in sports or any fast-paced career.
Expect laughs, truth bombs, and the kind of candid conversation only Erin and Charissa can deliver.
Send in your Pregame questions to @calmdownpodcast on Instagram or write us an email&nbsp;<a href="mailto:thecalmdownpod@gmail.com">thecalmdownpod@gmail.com</a>

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.

Calm Down with Erin and Charissa

Episode 375: Pregame - Behind the Scenes of Thursday Night Football & How to Prep for an NFL Broadcast

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