It’s a midsummer edition of BIG FAN and the guys are heating up! Chad enjoys fireworks close enough to singe your eyebrows while Hank recounts the DMV disaster that almost derailed his son’s big driving test. The boys swap Fourth of July memories, debate peaches vs. watermelon, and dive into Hank’s Hierarchy: Summer Edition. From lake noodling to movie nights at the Big D, this one’s packed with laughs, nostalgia, and a splash of chaos.

In this hilarious summer episode of BIG FAN, Chad and Hank complain about the heat, share their hottest memories (literally), and dive deep into fantasy football and fantasy marriages. Also: scalloped potatoes, fake tattoos, and bourbon trail tales.

Chad, Hank, and guest Camden preview the hottest summer blockbusters of 2025—from Superman to Jurassic World—plus hot dog challenges, movie snacks, and local Hickory highlights.

Hank and Chad are back—eventually—for another unforgettable BIG FAN episode! From lonely studios to Metallica tailgate woks, they cover it all.Chad relives an epic stadium concert that ended on the field, while Hank breaks down buffet math and fake cherry blossoms in Gastonia. They debate the worst songs of all time, shout out Daniel Willis (congrats, dad!), and get hyped for the hum’s grand opening. Oh, and Chad's insurance saga? Turns out miracles do happen.   Music included in this episode: Boyz To Men Motownphilly

Chad and Hank are back with tales of car insurance heartbreak, HVAC meltdowns, and midlife tennis comebacks. Chad’s headed to see Metallica at Lane Stadium, Hank’s pressure washing like a suburban warrior, and both are praying their air conditioning holds through member-member weekend. There’s drama over golf invites, shady Rock & Roll Hall snubs, and a heroic dog finally free of his cone. Hickory’s hottest podcast covers everything from the Kentucky Derby to Salt-N-Pepa. Helpful links from the episode: the hum, Hickory FC, Derby Party Music included in this episode: Warren Zevon "Excitable Boy" #BigFanPodcast#MetallicaAtLane#MemberMemberDrama#HVACHorrors#CarInsuranceScam#RockAndRollHallOfSnubs#PressureWashingWarrior#ConeOfShame#KentuckyDerbyParty#HickoryNCEvents

Welcome to another jam-packed edition of BIG FAN! Chad and Hank are hobbling into spring with sore elbows, magic patches, and questionable seances under the full moon. They swap tales of beach trips gone old-man-mode, grocery runs for Metamucil and late-night vertical leap contests. The Val Kilmer fan club is in full effect, and Lucy Rose survives a real-life Dukes of Hazzard moment. Plus: Hickory FC jerseys, Masters drafts, and who’s taking home the NCAA crown?

Parched Madness is here! Hank and Chad are back for this brand-new segment, ranking the best drinks in the business... Plus! Why is February terrible? Spring Break trips, tennis season is officially here, and more. All in this episode of BIG FAN!

Happy Galentine's Day from Big Fan! Chad and Hank are back for another fun LOVING edition in this jam-packed episode. Included in this episode, Chad runs into a few characters in Asheville, the Super Bowl halftime show, Hanks Hierarchy, Rock and Roll HOF nominees, and the Hillcrest Hawk.

Chad and Hank return for another hilarious edition of BIG FAN! Included in this episode...Hank's tour of take-out restaurants in HKY + his kitchen remodel updates, we have the results from Chad's New Year exercise resolutions, cold weather tennis court antics, Chad has an affinity for electric blankets, Best Picture Oscar Nominees, the host's March Madness Trips, the CFB national championship, Galentine's Day and an HHS Spring Sports Roundup. An episode for the ages here on The MESH podcast network.

Chad and Hank are back from the Holiday break just in time for the Hickory Snowmageddon! All included in this rendition, the one-and-only on-the-scene Downtown Hickory metrologist Harry Sprinkle makes a special guest appearance, the adventures in car buying for teenagers, the trials and tribulations of Dry-January, and a whole lot more all in this episode of BIG FAN!

Hank and Chad are back for this Thanksgiving Leftovers episode of BIG FAN. Shenanigans commenced in our town over the course of the holiday, and our hosts are going to tell you all about it. No teaser here, Chad tells of his encounter with a one-legged bartender chasing a Chihuahua with a pool stick... Also! Wicked at the Carolina Theatre, the annual HKY Christmas Parade, The Town Cup, MTV's Unplugged series, and Thanksgiving Family Feud! All this and more on this wild edition of BIG FAN!

The No Politics edition of Big Fan is here! Chad and Hank return for a full episode that covers Hickory's 6th Street Halloween tradition, a World Series recap, American restaurant staples that are closing, Hank's kitchen remodel, and Hickory High Football!

The Big Fan Team is devastated by the impact of Hurricane Helene. Our hearts go out to those effected and hope that our community rallies together to help those in need. In this episode of Big Fan... Chad and Hank discuss life post-hurricane here in the last week in WNC, Chad's colonoscopy, the MLB playoffs, and Hickory High Football! Go Red Tornados!

Hank, Chad, and Michael are back for this year's BIG FAN Football Kickoff Spectacular! In this episode, the gang discusses your tailgating essentials, reminisces about past Fantasy Football Draft shenanigans, and talks High School, College, and NFL predictions for this upcoming season.

Chad, Hank, Olivia, and Camden are back for a jam-packed summer spectacular edition of BIG FAN! Olympics, movies, Hanks Hierarchy, and more... Listen in for some hilarious takes on this one!

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?

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!

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 scenarios, life transitions, and the Foundation Center project. ALL this and MORE in this BIG FAN!

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!

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!