Big Fan

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! Music included in this episode: Billy Strings "Mountain Dew" See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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 rendition... Chad runs into a few characters in Asheville, the Super Bowl halftime show, Hanks Hierarchy, Rock and Roll HOF nominees, and the Hillcrest Hawk. Music included in this episode The Black Crowes "Thorn in My Pride" & Phish "Harry Hood" See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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. Music included in this episode: Kelis - Milkshake See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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! Music included in this episode: The Beatles "Drive My Car" See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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! Music included in this episode: Alice in Chains "Would" (MTV Unplugged) See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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! Music included in this episode: The Dip "Love Direction" See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Big Fan Team is devastated by the impact of Hurricane Helene. Our hearts go out to those affected 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! Music in this episode: "Touch of Grey" by Grateful Dead See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hank, Chad, and Michael are back for this year's BIG FAN Football Kickoff Show! 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 tackle football season. Music included in this episode: Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit "This Ain't It" See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Chad, Hank, Olivia, and Camden are back for a jam-packed summer spectacular edition of BIG FAN! Favorite Olympic events, summer blockbusters, Hanks Hierarchy, and more... Listen in for some hilarious takes on this one! Music included in this episode: Mellow Swells "I Don't Mind The Wait" See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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 Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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 and Easy" See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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! Music included in this episode: Fleetwood Mac's I Dont Want To Know See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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 California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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" See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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 https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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 Best Picture, NFL picks from our hosts, and the hot topic of NFL conspiracy theories are discussed. All in this episode of Big Fan! Music inlcuded in this episode: Drew Foust and The Wheelhouse "Play What You Feel (Live From Dark Pines) See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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 Troubadours, Gin Smoke and Lies See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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 Voyage and Carole King's It's Too Late See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.