3rd & Thirsty: A Broncos, Chargers, and Raiders Podcast

Welcome back to Third and Thirsty, the laid-back AFC West podcast where three diehard fans talk football like it’s Sunday at the bar — cold drinks, hot takes, and plenty of trash talk. 🍻In this Week 7 AFC West Preview, we break down every matchup that matters for Broncos, Raiders, and Chargers fans:Can the Raiders defense stay dominant against Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs, or will A...

Broncos win in London but panic looms, Chargers ride Herbert’s heroics, Raiders finally wake up! The AFC West chaos continues… In this AFC West Week 6 recap, the boys break down every game, every meltdown, and every miracle from the Broncos, Chargers, and Raiders — all with that laid-back, trash-talking, “talking football in a bar” vibe.🏈 This Week’s Topics:Broncos vs Jets (London Game): Big win,...

We’re breaking down Week 4 of the NFL season with a focus on the Denver Broncos’ big win over the Bengals on Monday night (Are they so back?), the Los Angeles Chargers’ tough loss to Dart and the Giants (Chargers Chargering?), and the Las Vegas Raiders’ defeat against the Bears. We’re dishing out IPAs to the top performers and Seltzers to those who flopped. Join us for reactions, recaps, and livel...

Get ready for Week 3 of the NFL season with our in-depth preview! The Chargers and Broncos clash in Los Angeles with first place in the AFC West on the line. Can the Chiefs rebound against the Giants after their 0-2 start? Meanwhile, the Raiders face a Commanders team likely missing QB Jayden Daniels. Join us for bold predictions, key matchups, and everything you need to know for an exciting week...

Join us as we break down the biggest moments from Week 2 of the NFL season! The Chargers dominate the Raiders in Las Vegas to claim first place in the AFC West, while the Chiefs fall to 0-2 after a loss to the Eagles, landing them in last place. Plus, we dive into how the Broncos shot themselves in the foot, handing a winnable game to the Colts. Tune in for hot takes, analysis, and what it all mea...

Get ready for an EXPLOSIVE NFL Week 1 breakdown as we dive deep into the AFC West matchups! In this episode, we’re previewing: Kansas City Chiefs vs. Los Angeles Chargers – Will Mahomes dominate or can Herbert pull off the upset? Denver Broncos vs. Tennessee Titans – Can the Broncos start strong against a tough Titans squad? Las Vegas Raiders vs. New England Patriots – Who comes out on top in this...

In this episode of the Third and Thirsty Podcast, your one pod stop for Broncos, Chargers, Raiders, Kansas City referee and Taylor Swift Free AFC West Banter; we discuss Slater's devastating injury, how the Broncos, Chargers, and Raiders looked in week 1 of the preseason, what we would like to see done differently in week 2, and we go over what would constitute a successful/failure of a season...

In this episode of the Third and Thirsty Podcast, your one pod stop for Broncos, Chargers, Raiders, Kansas City Referee and Taylor Swift free AFC West Banter, we recap the Chargers win over the Lions in the HOF game, give our updated breakout candidates, respond to yours, and Alex shuts down the ridiculous notion that Bo Nix will have a sophomore slump. Subscribe for weekly Broncos, Chargers, and...

In this episode of the Third and Thirsty Podcast, your one pod stop for Broncos, Chargers, Raiders, Kansas City referee and Taylor Swift Free AFC West Banter, Courtland Sutton, Rashawn Slater sign extensions, The Wilkins Experiment is finally over in Oakland, or Los Angeles, or Las Vegas. Where ever the Raiders decide they are playing football in 2025. Does this signal an already widening of the g...

Edgar’s MIA, but Omar and Alex are bringing the heat! We break down ESPN’s roster rankings—Broncos at #6, Chargers at #17—fair or foul? We celebrate Philip Rivers retiring as a Charger, react to the Chargers’ first week of training camp, and dive into NFL.com’s AFC West record predictions. Plus, we have a blast roasting the Raiders! Subscribe, like, and drop your thoughts in the comments—who’s got...

In this episode, We preview some position battles that will be under hot competition during training camp for the Raiders, Chargers, and Broncos. We dive into the Top 10 QB Rankings and put Justin Herbert’s #7 spot under the microscope—is he ranked too high, too low, or just right? We’re dropping some more bold hot takes, predicting how the Chargers will kick off their season, and debating if Geno...

Get ready for some SPICY NFL hot takes in this jam-packed episode! We dive deep into the Denver Broncos, Los Angeles Chargers, and Las Vegas Raiders, dropping bold predictions for the 2025 season! Will Courtland Sutton stay the cornerstone of the Broncos’ offense? Can Ladd McConkey explode as the Chargers’ WR1? And will Pete Carroll finally turn the Raiders into contenders? Plus, we break down who...

Join Alex, Omar, and Edgar on the latest episode for a dive into the ultimate 2000s AFC West offense, minus the Chiefs! We debate which players from the Broncos, Chargers, and Raiders deserve the honors. Omar stirs the pot, arguing Philip Rivers outshines Peyton Manning as QB1 due to longevity. Which two wide receivers make the cut? Demaryius Thomas? Tim Brown? Rod Smith? Vincent Jackson? Jerry Ri...

Alex, Omar, and Edgar bring the heat on “Third and Thirsty” with a packed episode fresh off Mandatory OTAs! We kick off with tid bits and news from each camp. Next, we break down the AFC West linebacker rooms: Alex talks Denver’s Alex Singleton, Greenlaw's addition and Drew Sanders' chances of making the team, Omar touts L.A.’s Denzel Perryman and Junior Colson, and Edgar defends Vegas’ ad...

Alex, Omar, and Edgar dive into the latest NFL shake-ups on Third and Thirsty! We break down J.K. Dobbins’ move to the Broncos, exploring how his veteran grit will spice up Sean Payton’s backfield alongside RJ Harvey and Estimé or Jaleel. Then, we unpack Aaron Rodgers finally joining the Steelers, Shemar Stewart’s contract clash with the Bengals, and the Packers’ shocking release of Jaire Alexande...

Welcome in to another episode of Third and Thirsty. Your one pod stop for Broncos, Chargers, Raiders, Kansas City referee and Taylor Swift free AFC West Banter. In this episode, Edgar drops a bombshell, claiming he’d stick with Geno Smith over trading for Justin Herbert—sparking a heated debate over the Raiders’ QB future vs. the Chargers’ star. We dive into 2025 OTA notes, spotlighting standouts...

Welcome in to another episode of Third and Thirsty! Your one pod stop for Broncos, Chargers, Raiders, Kansas City Referee and Taylor Swift free AFC West banter. Today we break down what it’ll take for Sean Payton’s Denver crew (10-7 in 2024), Jim Harbaugh’s Bolts (11-6), or Pete Carroll’s Raiders (4-13) to win Super Bowl LX in SF—think Bo Nix breakout, Justin Herbert heroics, or Ashton Jeanty runn...

Alex, Omar, and Edgar dive into the 2025 NFL schedules for the Broncos, Chargers, and Raiders on “Third and Thirsty”! We dissect every game, predicting wins and losses for each team—will Payton’s Broncos (10-7 in 2024) repeat playoff glory? Can Harbaugh’s Chargers (11-6) top the AFC West? Or will Carroll’s Raiders (4-13) shock with rookie Ashton Jeanty? From Denver’s prime-time showdowns to L.A.’s...

Join Alex, Omar, and Edgar on “Third and Thirsty” for a rowdy AFC West showdown! We kick off with the hottest 2025 NFL schedule leaks—Eagles vs. Cowboys, Chiefs vs. Chargers in Brazil, Broncos Chiefs on Christmas and more—guessing prime-time game counts for the Broncos, Chargers, and Raiders (will Payton’s crew steal the spotlight?). Next, we dive into Derek Carr’s sudden retirement, breaking down...

Alex, Omar, and Edgar throw down in a heated AFC West showdown on “Third and Thirsty”! We debate who’s the top head coach outside of Andy Reid: Sean Payton (Broncos), Jim Harbaugh (Chargers), or Pete Carroll (Raiders). Alex touts Payton’s draft genius (Barron, Harvey, Kamara, Bush) and talent development, Omar fires back with Harbaugh’s college dominance (Michigan’s 2023 title) and NFL turnarounds...

Join Alex, Omar, and Edgar for a rowdy hour of AFC West chaos on the “Third and Thirsty” Podcast! We dive into the 2025 NFL Draft, breaking down the Raiders’ Ashton Jeanty, Broncos’ Jahdae Barron, and Chargers’ Omarion Hampton in Round 1, plus the rest of each team’s haul—shoutout to RJ Harvey’s spark for Denver and Darien Porter’s potential for Vegas. We spill our post-draft, post-free agency fee...

Alex, Omar, and Edgar unleash AFC West chaos in this full-hour draft special! We drop bold predictions for the Broncos, Raiders, and Chargers’ Round 1 picks in the 2025 NFL Draft, dial it back with realistic calls, and revisit one past draft pick per team that could’ve rewritten history. Weekly trash talk—subscribe for more! #ThirdAndThirsty #Broncos #Chargers #Raiders #NFLDraft #afcwest 0:00 Intr...

Alex, Omar, and Edgar bring the AFC West heat in this full-hour brawl! We dive into 2025 matchups we’re hyped for (and ones we dread), roast teams outside the division we can’t stand, and draft the ultimate tank defense from Broncos, Raiders, and Chargers busts. Weekly trash talk—subscribe for more! #ThirdAndThirsty #Broncos #raiders #chargers #steelers #cowboys #dolphins 0:00 Intro3:17 Matchups20...

Join us for an electrifying episode of 3rd & Thirsty as Alex (Bronco fan), Omar (Charger fan), and Edgar (Raider fan) dive into the latest NFL over/unders from top betting sites! We break down the projected win totals for our teams and share our unfiltered takes on whether the Broncos, Chargers, and Raiders will soar over or crash under expectations this season. Things get personal as we revea...

In the second episode, the boys return to give a quick recap of their respective team's free agency, roast the other's free agency blunders while giving credit where credit is due where appropriate. Share our quick thoughts on Aaron Rodgers and his lack of a decision. We finish off the week by indulging in shared hatred for the Chiefs. Thanks for coming back! Hit the like button, share wit...