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Every Los Angeles Chargers conversation from the day's podcasts. One playlist.

The Cutdown listens to leading NFL podcasts every morning, keeps only the parts about your team, the Chargers, and cuts them into one playlist.

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This week in Chargers talk

The shows spent the week debating the Chargers' ceiling and floor. Mike McDaniel's arrival has people bullish on the offense despite real concerns about the interior offensive line and receiver depth. The division talk is split, but most agree the Chargers will make the playoffs either by winning the AFC West or sneaking in as a wild card, though some worry the offensive line problems could derail things.

Written by The Cutdown's reader from this week's clips.

12 clips · 45 min. Some clips only play in the app.

In this week's clips: Bo Nix, Patrick Mahomes, Justin Herbert, Ed Ingram, Trent Brown, Kolton Miller, Tyler Linderbaum, Omarion Hampton.

How it works

Only the Chargers talk. Every morning.

8 shows this morning1,300 minutes listened. 12 minutes kept.

1We listen to the NFL's biggest podcasts
The Mina Kimes ShowHeed the CallThe Ringer NFL ShowThe Athletic Football ShowNFL DailyGreen Light with Chris LongBill Simmons PodcastThe Ryen Russillo ShowPardon My TakeThe Pat McAfee ShowFirst Things First
2We find the Chargers conversations
BroncosBroncos vs. Chiefs Monday Night Football opener with Mahomes returning
ChargersAFC West predictions: Broncos favored, Chargers wild card
ChiefsMahomes health and Chiefs season outlook
RaidersRaiders offensive line among NFL's most at risk
ChargersChargers offensive line among the most worrying in the AFC
BroncosAFC West season predictions: Broncos favored, Chiefs could miss playoffs
ChargersChargers the team Nate is most bullish on despite the risks
ChiefsMahomes confirmed to start Monday Night opener vs Broncos

Scanned 8 shows · Cut 21h 28m · Kept 12m

Everything that isn't Chargers talk gets cut. Sorry, Broncos, Chiefs, Raiders.

3We create one Chargers playlist for you every morning
Your Chargers Feed
Wednesday, September 9
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today
  • AFC West predictions: Broncos favored, Chargers wild cardHeed the Call · 2 min
  • Chargers offensive line among the most worrying in the AFCThe Mina Kimes Show · 4 min
  • Chargers the team Nate is most bullish on despite the risksThe Mina Kimes Show · 3 min
  • Mike McDaniel as assistant coach of the year frontrunnerThe Athletic Football Show · 3 min
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11 NFL shows monitored/ seven mornings a week/ you pick the shows and the minutes

Talked Chargers most this week: The Mina Kimes Show (3), Heed the Call (2), The Athletic Football Show (2).

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Common questions

Which podcasts get reviewed for Chargers conversations?

Bill Simmons Podcast, The Ryen Russillo Show, Pardon My Take, Heed the Call, The Mina Kimes Show, The Ringer NFL Show, The Athletic Football Show, The Pat McAfee Show, NFL Daily, Green Light with Chris Long, First Things First. Any time one of them has a substantive Chargers conversation, it becomes a clip.

What are the best Chargers podcasts right now?

Going by who actually talked about the Chargers this week: The Mina Kimes Show (3), Heed the Call (2), The Athletic Football Show (2). The Cutdown reads all of the big national shows every morning and pulls the Chargers parts into one playlist, so you get the best of every one of them.

What are people saying about the Chargers today?

Lately: AFC West predictions: Broncos favored, Chargers wild card, Chargers offensive line among the most worrying in the AFC, Chargers the team Nate is most bullish on despite the risks. Press play at the top of this page to hear it, or get the app for the full playlist every morning.

When is it ready?

By about 6:30am Eastern, seven mornings a week.

Is it free? Do I need an account?

Free, and no account. Your follows and history stay on your phone.

Is this an official Los Angeles Chargers app?

No. The Cutdown is independent and not affiliated with the Los Angeles Chargers or the NFL. We just listen to the podcasts so you don't have to skip around.

Is there an Android version?

iPhone only for now.

Do you rehost the audio?

No. Every clip plays from the show's own servers, exactly like a podcast app, and every clip credits the show and links the full episode. We send listeners to shows.

Can I follow other teams too?

Yes, in the app. Follow as many teams as you want, NBA included, plus individual players, and every morning they all land in one playlist.

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