Chargers Unleashed Podcast

In this episode, Jake and Dan are joined by Special Guest Ric Serritella from Sports Illustrated & NFL Draft Bible to discuss the 2023 NFL Draft landscape, the upcoming NFL Combine, Chargers options and best fit prospects, and multiple position groups. Wide Receivers, Edge defenders, Tight Ends, Cornerbacks, and more are discussed - tune in! Ric Serritella Talks Chargers NFL Draft Prospects, Best...

In this episode, Jake and Dan begin discussing their favorite NFL Draft prospects for the Los Angeles Chargers, starting with the wide receiver group. Who are their favorite wide receiver fits for the Chargers? Prior to the combine, how high is Zay Flowers on the list? Who are some sleeper picks some fans may not know about. How important is the NFL Combine for some of the wide receiver prospects?...

In this episode, Jake and Dan begin the 2023 NFL Draft discussions by taking high level view on where the strength of this draft class is, which position the Chargers could target in the first round and in day two, some of our early favorite and/or sleeper prospects for the Chargers, which positions the Chargers should be targeting overall, and when LA could and should target certain positions? Ti...

In this episode, Jake and Dan discuss the current Los Angeles Chargers Salary cap and contract situations going into this offseason free agency and the draft, and possible options the team has to improve their current salary cap positioning by possible contract restructuring, cuts, trades and/or re-signings. Players discussed include Joey Bosa, Keenan Allen, Matt Feiler, Corey Linsley, JC Jackson,...

In this episode, Jake and Dan break down the 2022-23 Los Angeles Chargers player roster, and give end-of-season letter grades for each. Which position group did the best and worst? How will the new coaching staff impact their performances next season? Which positions over and underachieved? Which position group needs the most help? What were the major factors that attributed to their performance?...

In this episode, Jake and Dan discuss the breaking news that Kellen Moore has been chosen and has agreed to terms to become the next offensive coordinator for the Los Angeles Chargers. Kellen Moore was wildly successful in Dallas as their OC and QB coach as the Cowboys ranked amongst the top in the NFL in numerous offensive categories including points per game, yards per game passing and rushing,...

In this episode, Jake and Dan discuss the open offensive coordinator position for the Chargers, new traits and scheme the team is looking for, why the decision is so important for the franchise, & who the top and personal favorite candidates are. They discuss the following OC candidates: Joe Brady, Zac Robinson, Thomas Brown, Bobby Slowik, Mike LeFleur, Jerron Johnson, Greg Olson, Frank Reich & Mo...

In this episode, Jake and Dan discuss the end-of-year press conference from Chargers GM Tom Telesco. What were the key takeaways? What will Justin Herbert’s role be in the OC hiring? What is the vision for the offense next season? What are they looking for in their new offensive coordinator? What mistakes did the team make last year, and what lessons were learned? How can this team improve? All th...

In this episode, Jake and Dan discuss the end-of-year press conference from Chargers HC Brandon Staley. What were the key takeaways? What is the vision for the offense next season? What are they looking for in their new offensive coordinator? What mistakes did the team make last year, and what lessons were learned? What is Brandon Staley looking to achieve this off-season? How can this team improv...

Coaching Decisions, What went right, what went wrong, where does the team go from here? Lots of Q&A from viewers and listeners. It's time to vent it all out and discuss how the team can move forward from here, and the options they have to do so. What SHOULD they do? Tune in. Hosted by Jake Hefner and Dan Wolkenstein from the LAFB Network, Chargers Unleashed is a sports-focused podcast providing Lo...

In this episode, Jake and Dan are joined by The Director to discuss the wild card matchup vs the Jacksonville Jaguars, Head Coach Brandon Staley and OC Joe Lombardi, the national narrative surrounding this team, keys to the game, as well as the highlights and turning points of this season. How far can the Los Angeles Chargers go in the playoffs? Are they Super Bowl bound? Tune in! Subscribe to The...

In this episode, Jake and Dan are joined by Jeff Miller from the LA Times to discuss the Chargers Playoff matchup vs Trevor Lawrence and the Jacksonville Jaguars in primetime, the latest Rashawn Slater news and other injury news, coaching hot-seats on the team, keys to victory this weekend, and so much more. Tune in! Hosted by Jake Hefner and Dan Wolkenstein from the LAFB Network, Chargers Unleash...

In this episode, Jake and Dan discuss the week 18 Chargers loss to the Denver Broncos, locking up the #5 seed in the playoffs, their matchup with the Jaguars, the health of Mike WIlliams and Brandon Staley's decision to play stars long into the week 18 game. Live Q&A and much more. Tune in!   Hosted by Jake Hefner and Dan Wolkenstein from the LAFB Network, Chargers Unleashed is a sports-focused po...

In this episode, Jake and Dan are joined by Special Guest, Chargers Running Back and Offensive Weapon Austin Ekeler to discuss the week 18 matchup vs the Denver Broncos, Justin Herbert, The Brandon Staley Effect, winning, team top performers playoffs, offensive balance, the team’s opportunity ahead, the coaching staff, goals moving forward the makeup of this team, the offensive production, key mom...

Hosted by Jake Hefner and Dan Wolkenstein from the LAFB Network, Chargers Unleashed is a sports-focused podcast providing Los Angeles Chargers fans, writers, and listeners with news, team and game breakdowns, unique and refreshing perspectives, as well as exclusive special guest episodes with several NFL and Chargers players, HOF announcers, writers, insiders. and NFL Draft prospects. Chargers Unl...

In this episode, Dan and Jake discuss the week 17 Los Angeles Chargers victory over the Los Angeles Rams, moving the Chargers into the #5 seed in the playoffs after the Ravens lose. Chargers offense gets going. Mike, Williams, Justin Herbert, Austin Ekeler all shine in a 31 point efficient offensive performance. Chargers defense continues to perform, behind solid performances from Michael Davis, M...

In this episode, Jake and Dan are joined by Special Guest and Chargers Safety Alohi Gilman to discuss the week 17 matchup vs the Los Angeles Rams Clinching a playoff spot, fan support, the team’s opportunity ahead, the coaching staff, highlights of the season & goals moving forward. Hosted by Jake Hefner and Dan Wolkenstein from the LAFB Network, Chargers Unleashed is a sports-focused podcast prov...

In this episode, Dan is joined by Ryan Dyrud to discuss the week 16 Los Angeles Chargers victory over the Indianapolis Colts, clinching the team’s first playoff appearance since 2018.. The Chargers defense was dominant, HC Brandon Staley and Renaldo Hill called a fantastic gameplan. What has changed with this defense? Is the offense still a cause for concern? Brandon Staley silencing critics. 2022...

In this episode, Jake and Dan discuss the week 16 matchup between the Los Angeles Chargers and the Indianapolis Colts, along with the latest in injury news for the Chargers. Chargers making a playoff push? Derwin James returns. Which storylines are most pressing? What are the keys to the game? Bold and game predictions. All this and more. Tune in! Hosted by Jake Hefner and Dan Wolkenstein from the...

In this episode, Jake and Dan are joined by Chargers play by play announcer Matt "Money" Smith to discuss the exciting Week15 Chargers Victory over the Tennessee Titans 17-14. Topics discussed include Justin Herbert's heroics, offensive and defensive performances, coaching and player execution, Joe Lombardi's offense, unsung heroes, and the path moving forward for the team as they head into the fi...

In this episode, Jake and Dan are joined by Special Guest and Chargers Rookie Cornerback and Special Teams standout Ja'Sir Taylor to discuss the week 15 matchup vs the Tennessee Titans, last week's performance vs the Miami Dolphins, keys to the game, adversity and attrition, coaching, injuries, the defensive mindset, defense & special teams, team mentality down the stretch as well as learning from...

In this episode, Jake and Dan discuss the week 15 matchup game between the Los Angeles Chargers and the Tennessee Titans, along with the latest in injury news for the Chargers. Which storylines are most pressing? What are the keys to the game? Bold and game predictions. All this and more. Tune in!    Hosted by Jake Hefner and Dan Wolkenstein from the LAFB Network, Chargers Unleashed is a sports-fo...

In this episode, Jake and Dan discuss the week 14 Los Angeles Chargers victory over the Miami Dolphins. Justin Herbert was a star, the Chargers defense was dominant, HC Brandon Staley and Renaldo Hill called a fantastic gameplan. Keenan Allen, Mike Williams,  Josh Palmer, Corey Linsley all had stellar performances. Is this team a playoff team? Just how good is Justin Herbert? How did the Chargers...

In this episode, Jake and Dan discuss the week 13 Los Angeles Chargers loss to the Las Vegas Raiders. What is wrong with this team? Is this team a playoff team? How to move forward, What needs to change? What went wrong? Who is to blame, and who is on the hot seat? Hosted by Jake Hefner and Dan Wolkenstein from the LAFB Network, Chargers Unleashed is a sports-focused podcast providing Los Angeles...

In this episode, Jake and Dan discuss the week 12 Los Angeles Chargers victory over the Arizona Cardinals to move to 6-5. Is this coaching staff learning how to win with this roster? Is this team a playoff team? How to move forward, how important was the decision by Brandon Staley to go for two, and to get it? All that and more are discussed.   Hosted by Jake Hefner and Dan Wolkenstein from the LA...