Big Fan

Happy Fourth of July from BIG FAN! In this episode, Chad and Hank get into July 4th plans and their fireworks experiences. Also! Hank and Chad get into tire issues in Nashville, Chad's ecstatic about early tee times, Alien galaxy discoveries equipped with forcefields, kids' summer jobs, and how much do billionaires tip? Music included in this episode: Rick Derringer's Real American See Privacy Pol...

That's right even the chaperones need a little chaperoning at times. Chad and Hank are back for a jump into summer edition of BIG FAN! Included...Chad's 50th birthday celebration recap, golf course stories, awards day at schools, Senior Week reminiscing, the best characters in your favorite sitcoms, and more in this hilarious episode of BIG FAN! Music included in this episode: Signal Fire's "Cool...

A half-century... Chad (the birthday boy) and Hank are back for a special 50th birthday-episode of BIG FAN! Included in this jam-packed edition, our hosts reminisce about past birthdays including Chad's 21st (or at least the day after), fun stuff happening in and around Hickory ( the hum , Hickory FC , Hickory Crawdads ), deep questions with kids, most wanted skills, aliens, end of the world scena...

It's a warm, hazy, and sniffly edition of this jumping back into spring episode of BIG FAN! Chad and Hank are back to discuss atrocious seasonal allergies, The Masters Tournament, and Dream Teams 1 & 2. And!... Chad doesn't get kidnapped! A story for the ages. All in this BIG FAN! Music Included in this episode: Pony Bradshaw "Jehovah" See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Califo...

Chad and Hank are back for another March Madness Edition of BIG FAN! Included in this episode, our hosts give you some of their NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament picks, discuss NC State's ACC Championship win, Sitcom Bracketology, and more! Pick BIG FAN to make a deep run this year! Music included in this episode (and every March Madness Edition of BIG FAN): Luther Vandross's "One Shining Moment" S...

Chad and Hank are back for another jam-packed episode of BIG FAN! In this episode, hectic kid schedules, The Grandview Eagles Nest, Hickory High's sports dominance, the kids are big fans of BIG FAN, Chad East as the Riddler, and we find out if Batman really is just a rich guy in a bat suit. All in this episode of BIG FAN! Music included in this episode: Boombox "Stereo" See Privacy Policy at https...

Chad and Hank are back for another non-sus, jam-packed edition of BIG FAN. 1984 was 40 years ago, but the hits still keep holding up , kids slang, Hank gets fashion advice, Jon Reep's BBQ sauce commercial , Super Bowl Exotic Prop Bets, and Deluxe Printing Group celebrates 50 years in Hickory, NC! Music in this episode includes: Prince and The Revolution's "Let's Go Crazy" See Privacy Policy at htt...

Chad and Hank are back for another rendition of BIG FAN! In this jam-packed episode, Chad has unearthed a magic syrup for his ailments and we find out if scheduling yearly physicals during Dry January is the optimal health plan. A Starch Madness preview with a reported shuffle at the top of the fry list and we learn what beef tallow is. Also included, Does TV sizes matter?, Oscar nominations for B...

Hank and Chad are Big Fan's of Christmas Cheer, State Championships, and High School Football fact checkers... Included in this episode, our hosts Thanksgiving shenanigans, Hickory High School Red Tornados state championship run(s), Christmas Family Feud, and more! Buckle in we're heading to STATE! Music included in this episode: Billy Strings "Watch It Fall" See Privacy Policy at https://art19.co...

Hank and Chad are back for the 2023 Thanksgiving edition of BIG FAN. Joining our hosts today is special co-host Carson (Hank's Brother - in - Law)! The guys sit down in the MESH Studio to imbibe and chew the fat. Included in this special episode are a multitude of segments and laughs. Strap in and join us for another fantastic holiday rendition of BIG FAN! Music included in this episode Turnpike T...

In this mature and gentlemanly edition of Big Fan... Chad and Hank are back to discuss all things refined. Plays, tennis, golf, you name it. Chad heads to a musical instead of watching NFL Week 1, updates on our host's tennis team, upcoming adventures, and another installment of Hank's Hierarchy (or whatever Chad decides to call it this time) Music included in this episode: Lakeside's Fantastic Vo...

Ladies and Gentlemen, Hank, Chad, and the BIG FAN podcast are back in business! After an extended hiatus, our hosts sit down to recap the summer, and jump into a Let's Ask Hank segment (formerly Hank's Hierarchy) where the burning question is answered. Who has the best wings in Hickory?, Plus... first and worst jobs! Music included in this episode: Eminem "Guess Who's Back" See Privacy Policy at h...

Feeling Salty? Chad and Hank are back for another tater-ly spud-tacular edition of BIG FAN! You better believe it's not small potatoes! Ladies and Gentlemen, do we have your attention? Get the ketchup ready for Starch Madness 2023! Music included in this episode of Big Fan: March Madness Theme and "Sweet Potato" Shinyribs See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notic...

Ladies and Gentlemen, Channel 68 Cool Change Radio is live on The MESH. DJ Chad and DJ Hank dive into Entertainment.com's 200 Greatest Easy Listening Rock Songs and share their own top 5. Plus! Super Bowl recaps and reactions are all in this jam-packed episode of BIG FAN! All music featured in this episode: The Channel 68 Cool Change Radio playlist on Apple Music See Privacy Policy at https://art1...

Dry January is over and Wet February is here! In this episode... Chad and Hank dive into how Dry January shaped up for them, a rare Tommy the Tornado sighting in Hickory, superpowers revisited, and Super Bowl predictions! Plus! Has Chad been trying to assert dominance over Hank during past Big Fan episodes? All this and more in this far from dry episode of Big Fan! Music included in this episode:...

BIG FAN is back (finally) for another jam-packed episode full of fun for you! In this installment, Hank and Chad get off to a hot start and dive into Chad's battle with COVID, Dry January, a How Much Food Could Hank Eat segment, and Heaven and Hell "Walk Up" songs. All this and more on BIG FAN! Coach Hopper's GoFundME link here Music included in this episode of BIG FAN Los Lonely Boys "Heaven" See...

Chad and Hank return for another ghoulish episode of BIG FAN! Included in this episode... MLB Playoff reactions and predictions, Hank's more than interesting trip to the Charlotte FC game, Halloween costumes for the ages, Halloween candy ranked by deliciousness, and Chad scares kids for fun! Music included in this episode: "Ghostbusters" Ray Parker Jr. Lake Hickory Haunts See Privacy Policy at htt...

Chad and Hank are back for this heartwarming friendly episode of Big Fan! Included in this episode... Swanky MLS games, All Day Sports Day, High School Reunions, MLB talk that includes playoffs, Judge hits 62 and steroid era players. Plus! Hickory's Oktoberfest is back, festival food, Youth Retreat Chaperones, and outrage over Rolling Stones' Best Comedy Movie list! Music included in this episode:...

Hank and Chad are back (finally) with a brand new episode of BIG FAN! Included in this episode, Hank is wheelin' and dealin' on the car lot, High School reunions, first cars, worst hats ever , math is hard but made easier with Photomath , Hank's back on the relay circuit, important Items when in a van with 5 other dudes, Chad's kids are smart, and finally what makes a good neighbor? We IMPLORE you...

Chad? Here! Hank? Present! Settle down and volume up the BIG FAN Science Class is in session! Science Educator Kelly Ruff from Hickory High School joins our hosts for a wild & out of this world episode. Snakes, Moose, Bears, Sharks, Red Wolf x Coyote Hybrids Dinosaurs, Dodo Birds, Condors, Wolly Mammoths, Megladons, and of course ALIENS coming your way on this scholarly edition of BIG FAN! Mus...

Chad and Hank return for another edition of BIG FAN! Summer is in full swing and our hosts are in the thick of it. Included in this episode, Chad makes new friends and is officially a Dance Dad, Hank's Trip to Cooperstown, and he also shares a recent close call story ... You don't want to miss this episode of BIG FAN! Music in this episode: The Fritz - "Already Know" Tickets to The Fritz at the hu...

Chad and Hank return for BIG FAN's 4th Annual Summer Movie Extravaganza. Our hosts dive deep into the Summer movie lineup and discuss all the can't misses and the 100% hard passes. Also included, are Summer Must-Do's and our host's favorite stunts off the diving board. Time's 46 Most Anticipated Movies of Summer 2022 Death Diving Music included in this episode: Kenny Loggins "Danger Zone" See Priv...

BIG FAN is Back! Jump into Summer with BIG FAN's Start of Summer Spectacular! Included in this episode, a car clean-out leads to a sunny treasure trove, UFOs, Johnny Depp, what the hosts have been up to in their short hiatus, and much more! Music included in this episode: Sublime "Doin Time" See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#...

BIG Fan with Chad and Hank is Back! Highlights in this episode... stories from Hank and Co.'s turkey hunting trip and Chad has some revelations and puts Hank to the test with his gender experiment. Music in this episode: Sol Driven Train "Ridin" See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

It's Chad and Hank's "One Shining Moment"... it's the BIG FAN March Madness Special 2022. From bracket busters to crazy mascots, it's here! Also included in this episode, a poker table squabble, a guys trip recap, and everyone's favorite segment Taste Buddies make its triumphant return! Music included in this episode: Luther Vandross' "One Shining Moment" See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/pr...