Episodes

  • Countdown to Canton: Antonio Gates Gets His Gold Jacket, Plus New Uniforms & Camp Takes
    Jul 2 2025

    Matt “Money” Smith and Lorenzo Neal catch up during the team’s final offseason break before training camp kicks off. Lo shares stories from his time at Andre Reed’s charity golf event and swap memories about LT and Philip Rivers. The guys break down expectations for the Chargers’ wide receiver depth, O-line questions, fullback battles, special teams standouts, and new alternate uniforms. Plus, they look ahead to the Hall of Fame Game, Antonio Gates’ enshrinement, and the big Bolts trip to Brazil.
    Matt “Money” Smith and Lorenzo Neal catch up during the team’s final offseason break before training camp kicks off. Lo shares stories from his time at Andre Reed’s charity golf event and swap memories about LT and Philip Rivers. The guys break down expectations for the Chargers’ wide receiver depth, O-line questions, fullback battles, special teams standouts, and new alternate uniforms. Plus, they look ahead to the Hall of Fame Game, Antonio Gates’ enshrinement, and the big Bolts trip to Brazil.

    2:!2- Lo with Andre Reed

    3:10- Plan to go to Canton

    4:00- Stats on Cam Dicker and Specialists 5:49- Big Dates with Training Camp & Uniform Reveal

    6:42- Wide recievers for the season - Q is a starter 7:53- Forcing without a #1 and expectations 9:09- Mike Williams & Trey Harris 11:44- Training Camp Plan and first game in Canton

    13:17- Tom Crean on Harbaugh family

    16:37- Ben Herbert’s offseason plan

    20:23- Phillip Rivers story 21:15- How Money got his nickname 24:15- Online outlook & expectations

    27:15- ZIon runblocking

    31:49- Ladd player comp to AB 33:01- Adding Caroll to west coast division with former head coaches

    35:00 First time head coaches vs previous exp 37:19- Uniform predictions ☕️ To Purchase the MUG : https://shop.bleav.com/product/bleav-in-chargers-mug/ 🎸 https://www.youtube.com/@PrestynSmithMusic

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    41 mins
  • Lorenzo Neal Reflects on Special 2006 Season + Live Fan Q&A
    Jun 24 2025

    Money and Lo kick things off reminiscing about the legendary 2006 Chargers season, with Lo reflecting on his role as lead blocker for MVP LaDainian Tomlinson. From there, they take live fan questions covering Justin Herbert's fit in the new offense, the battle for QB2, early rookie standouts and Harbaugh’s culture shift throughout the organization.
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    43 mins
  • Fresno Training Camp? Mayor Dyer Says ‘Bring the Bolts!'
    Jun 20 2025

    Money and Lo are joined by Fresno Mayor Jerry Dyer to discuss the buzz around Jim Harbaugh potentially bringing Chargers training camp to Fresno. Mayor Dyer shares how the city is preparing to roll out the red carpet — including facilities, accommodations, and even a famous surf ranch for Money.

    The episode also touches on standout performances from minicamp, the team’s upgraded depth, and promising rookies like Oronde Gadsden II and Trey Harris. But it’s the Central Valley takeover talk that steals the show.

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    44 mins
  • Harbaugh’s Elite 9 Revealed: What Slater, Zion, and Hampton Showed at Camp
    Jun 11 2025

    The Chargers’ O-line is beefed up and ready to bulldoze. Matt “Money” Smith and Lorenzo Neal react to Rashawn Slater showing up to minicamp in full pads despite his contract situation and dig into Zion Johnson’s potential move to center. Coach Harbaugh’s “Elite Nine” gets some spotlight, featuring names like Herbert, Derwin, Slater, and rookie Joe Alt. The guys also talk up Omarion Hampton’s explosive camp reps, Nick Hardwick’s mentoring, and the possibility of training camp coming to Fresno. Bonus: Harbaugh wants to retire in the Central Valley, and Money’s already calling the mayor.

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    44 mins
  • New Star in the Backfield? Omarion Hampton Shines at OTAs
    Jun 4 2025

    Omarion Hampton is turning heads at OTAs, and the Chargers might have found their next star in the backfield. Money and Lo break down what makes the rookie running back so special, how the revamped offensive line is built to bulldoze, and why Greg Roman’s system could be the perfect fit for the Chargers. Plus, updates on Zion Johnson’s move to center, Joe Alt’s offseason transformation, and where the wide receiver competition stands. It’s a loaded roster — and the Bolts are thinking big.

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    47 mins
  • Chargers OTA Buzz: Slater’s Absence, Zion’s Shift, and Rookie Standouts
    May 28 2025

    Matt "Money" Smith and Lorenzo Neal break down the key takeaways from Chargers OTAs, with a major focus on Rashawn Slater's contract-related absence—the first of his career. They discuss the strategic nature of player holdouts and how agents help set market value for future deals. Zion Johnson is being tested at center as the team looks to optimize his talent after inconsistent play at guard. Rookie running back Omarion Hampton continues to impress, and undrafted free agent Rocket Sanders is pushing hard for a roster spot. Money and Lo emphasize the importance of a stronger run game and better offensive line play for a playoff push, and also highlight special teams depth issues and praise the defensive coaching staff for their focus on versatility. Lastly, they note that both the early division games and the final stretch of the season will be critical for the Chargers’ postseason hopes.

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    1 hr and 1 min
  • Omarion Hampton signed & Chargers Begin Phase 2
    May 21 2025

    Matt "Money" Smith and Lorenzo Neal are BACK together for a brand new episode of Bleav in Chargers and this time they are talking about the leadership that they have seen at Phase Two. Team leaders like Derwin James and Justin Herbert have all shown up at Phase Two this past week and are showing the new rookies what Chargers football looks like in order to set a good example of what is expected of them. The guys also get into what the team might look like in this upcoming season and hit on the fact that Omarion Hampton has officially signed his rookie deal and joined the team. Start gearing up for an exciting season ahead with us here at Bleav in Chargers!

    6:00 -6:40 team participation

    6:40 - 7:55 team leaders stepping up in OTAs

    8:04 - 11:30 talks about Daiyan Henley stepping up

    14:45 - 15:00 discuss players statistics

    18:15 - 20:00 Troy Dye Return

    24:16 - 29:28 discuss drafting corners

    29:41 Omarion Hampton signing

    29:55 -31:59 discuss RB Roster

    32:52- 33:30 discuss how rookie camp was different

    34:09 - 35:15 discuss Coach Harbaugh

    38:15 - 38:40 Discuss Jordan Petaia

    41:45 - 43:25 discuss roster competition

    44:25 - 51:08 discuss first 3 games/ rest of schedule

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    46 mins
  • Guest Natrone Means on Omarion Hampton's Potential
    May 7 2025

    On this episode of Bleav in Chargers, hosts Matt "Money" Smith and Lorenzo Neal are joined by former Charger and Pro Bowler, running back Natrone Means. Now serving as a running backs coach at North Carolina, Coach Means discusses first-round draft pick Omarion Hampton. He takes us through Hampton's journey from high school star to collegiate standout, highlighting his remarkable growth from just 400 yards as a freshman to over 1,600 yards as a senior. Additionally, Coach Means shares his experiences coaching under Bill Belichick

    00:01:39 – Omarion Hampton
    00:02:06 - Recruitment Insight
    00:05:19 - Contact Balance
    00:10:56 - Transitioning from College to NFL
    00:12:40 – Omarion’s Potential and Future in the NFL
    00:19:40 - Scheme Adaptability
    00:22:19 – Playing with Drake Maye
    00:24:23 - Mechanics of Hand-Offs
    00:25:34 - Coaching Journey
    00:27:57 - Working with Coach Belichick

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    32 mins