Episode 355: Pregame - NFL Tailgating, Pinch Me Moments & Living in Tightness

Calm Down with Erin and Charissa

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Sports, Society & Culture

4.9 • 1.7K Ratings

🗓️ 9 September 2025

⏱️ 26 minutes

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Summary

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.”

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0:00.0	This is an IHeart podcast.
0:06.4	I'm Marcus Grant.
0:07.9	And I'm Michael Florio, and together we host the NFL fantasy football podcast.
0:13.1	Ready to dominate your fantasy league this season?
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0:22.8	Whether you're a rookie manager or a fantasy vet, we've got the insight to help you crush your
0:27.6	opponents. Listen to the NFL Fantasy Football podcast on the IHeart Radio app, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.
0:37.3	Hey everybody, Daniel Jeremiah here.
0:39.7	And I'm Bucky Brooks.
0:40.9	On Move to Six, we take you inside the game
0:43.5	from breaking down college prospects and NFL rookies
0:46.6	to evaluating team-building philosophies,
0:48.8	coaching trends, and how front offices construct winning rosters.
0:52.4	We study the tape,
0:53.8	talk to decision-makers, and give you a perspective you won't find anywhere else.
0:58.3	It's everything you need to understand the why behind what happens on Sunday.
1:02.8	Don't miss it.
1:03.7	Listen to the Move the Sticks podcast on the IHeart Radio app, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.
1:10.8	Don't wish it away. Enjoy yourself. I didn't get married till my late 30. Radio app, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.
1:21.3	Don't wish it away. Enjoy yourself. I didn't get married till my late 30s. I would die for that mid-30s face again. Just enjoy living in that tightness.
1:26.9	Calm down with Aaron and Carissa is a production of IHeart Radio.
1:39.4	Week one in the books, I've got some nasal thing. You look incredible. I've been in this six 45. You know I just put on some makeup. I've had a morning. And do not say out loud with the morning. I won't. I haven't been feeling under the weather. But I'm totally fine because I'm back. And it is week one, as Aaron just said. I have the Dominique flow out from yesterday. And I'm going to try to make this hair last as long as possible. I used to wash this. Another reason it fell out.
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