Big Fan

Big Fan is back after a midsummer break, and Chad has plenty of stories from 17 days home alone. While Jennifer and Lucy traveled to Portugal for an intense ballet experience, Chad filled his time with golf, lake days, fireworks, alien movies, late-night R&B and a diet made almost entirely of potato products.
The guys also rank their favorite sub shops, discuss summer baseball and college recruiting, debate whether a charcuterie board counts as lunch for 16 men and return to the courtroom for another edition of Ask Judge Hank.
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Music included in this episode: Dogs In A Pile "Look Johnny"

This episode of Big Fan is dedicated to the memory of Peter Eimer, Hank’s father and a beloved husband, dad, friend, and member of our community. Hank shares a heartfelt reflection on his father’s final days, the comfort hospice provided, the love of family, and the support of friends during a difficult time.
From there, the guys shift into classic Big Fan territory with World Cup betting chaos, wild fan stories, J.T. Poston’s huge Memorial win, summer travel plans, and the debut of a new segment, “What Would Hank Do?” It’s an episode full of emotion, laughs, sports, family stories, and plenty of Big Fan energy.
Music included in this episode: Bill Withers and Grover Washington Jr's "Just the Two of Us"

Chad and Hank celebrate Hickory High School’s girls soccer state championship, sharing the excitement, proud-parent moments and the emotional story behind one family’s long-awaited championship win. Chad also recaps Olivia’s 21st birthday trip to Cherokee, complete with a lucky first spin, family laughs and a packed 24-hour adventure.
Plus, the guys talk World Cup anticipation, NBA Finals ticket prices, the mystery of Jeep ducks, college baseball, summer freedom for their kids and the meaningful conversations that come with caring for aging parents. It is an episode filled with sports, family, humor and a reminder to enjoy every season while it lasts.
Music included in this episode: John Fogerty Centerfield 

On this episode of Big Fan, Chad and Hank welcome Camden Tucker for their annual summer blockbuster movie extravaganza. The guys break down the summer movie season from three very different perspectives: the movie novice, the casual movie lover, and the full-blown movie aficionado. They cover the new Michael Jackson biopic, Project Hail Mary, Star Wars, Toy Story 5, Spider-Man, The Odyssey, scary movies, animated favorites, and why the theater experience still matters. Plus, they mix in Hickory High playoff talk, John Smoltz stories, local sports updates, graduation season, and plenty of classic Big Fan side conversations.
Music included in this episode: Derek and the Domino's, "Got to Get Better in a Little While" 
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On this episode of Big Fan, Chad and Hank kick things off with prom season nostalgia, proud parent moments, and a few hilarious memories from their own high school days. From there, they cover a little bit of everything: tennis bragging rights, member-member golf stories, UFO conspiracies, the greatest vocalists of all time, the return of classic bar hats, birthday shoutouts, casino plans, and sports traditions that should absolutely be left alone. It’s a classic Big Fan mix of laughs, local stories, sports takes, and the kind of random rabbit holes only Chad and Hank can find.
 
Music included in this episode: Aretha Franklin's Rock Steady
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On this episode of Big Fan, Chad and Hank cover a little bit of everything—from tax day frustrations and unforgettable refund-check stories to Masters weekend, family birthdays, and the latest around Hickory sports. 
Music used in this episode: Phil Collins' Sussudio
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Chad and Hank are back from their March Madness getaway weekends with plenty of stories to tell. From beach house poker games and golf trips to late-night laughs, bar stops, and unforgettable group traditions, this episode is packed with the kind of weekend recaps only Big Fan can deliver. The guys also break down brackets, Final Four predictions, Hickory High sports, Masters talk, songs dudes hate to admit they like and a legendary 50th birthday celebration in Charlotte.
Music included in this episode: Natalie Brooke "Hands"

On this special March Madness edition of Big Fan, Chad and Hank swap stories from two very different weekends. Chad recaps an unforgettable first trip to New York City filled with airport hustles, legendary bars, steakhouse splurges, Madison Square Garden, and a courtside brush with basketball royalty. Meanwhile, Hank shares tales from the baseball field, a mountain of mulch, and Big Fan’s growing fanbase in Lincoln County. The guys also dive into their favorite March Madness traditions, beach trip plans, bracket picks, upset predictions, and Final Four favorites. 
Music included in this episode Luther Vandross' "One Shining Moment"
 

BIG FAN returns! Chad and Hank kick things off with the excitement of Hickory High baseball opening day and the pride of watching young athletes step into their moment.They look back on the thrill of Team USA’s Olympic hockey gold and celebrate everything that made this Winter Olympics memorable. The guys also break down this year’s Rock & Roll Hall of Fame nominees and make their picks for who should get in. Along the way, they talk tennis season, a New York City trip, and local playoff basketball. They wrap it all up with a funny and very relatable debate about modern tipping etiquette.
Music included in this episode
Billy Idol: Dancing With Myself
Phil Collins: A Groovy Kind of Love
Wu-Tang Clan: Triumph

BIG FAN has returned (and on schedule) from their “after Super Bowl” hangover: Hickory weather whiplash, an all-time snow-day weekend (bowling + Bootleggers + golf simulator + Golden Tee), and Chad’s brutal key fob saga that nearly turned into a $900 mistake—until a clutch mobile key-fob truck saved the day. Plus: Hank’s Super Bowl munchies hierarchy, Olympics talk, Valentine’s Day opinions, local sports updates, and what’s ahead for the Big Fan crew.
Music included in this episode: Michael McDonald "I Keep Forgetting"