Big Fan

Remembering Mr. Eimer, World Cup Madness, and What Would Hank Do?

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" [https://music.apple.com/us/album/just-the-two-of-us/391725408?i=391725517]

State Champs, Casino Luck & Summer Freedom

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  [https://music.apple.com/us/album/centerfield/1830553061?i=1830553343]

The 2026 Big Fan Summer Blockbuster Movie Extravaganza!

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"  [https://music.apple.com/us/album/got-to-get-better-in-a-little-while/1422651922?i=1422653713] #BigFanPodcast #TheMesh #SummerMovies #MoviePodcast #SummerBlockbusters #MichaelJacksonMovie #SpiderMan #TheOdyssey #ToyStory5 #StarWars #HickoryNC #HickoryHigh #JohnSmoltz #LocalPodcast #NorthCarolinaPodcast

School’s Almost Out, Prom Memories & Sports Traditions We Should Never Touch

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 [https://music.apple.com/us/album/rock-steady/266602438?i=266606802] #BigFanPodcast #TheMesh #PromSeason #SchoolIsAlmostOut #HickoryNC #GolfTalk #TennisTalk #SportsTraditions #MarchMadness #TheMasters #ClassicHats #PodcastLife #LocalPodcast #FunnyPodcast #NorthCarolinaPodcast

Tax Day, Masters Weekend & Hickory Happenings

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 [https://music.apple.com/us/album/sussudio/1148642251?i=1148642435] #BigFanPodcast #TheMesh #HickoryNC #MastersWeekend #TaxDay #HometownTalk #SportsTalk #PodcastLife