The Big Chill Podcast

Frank makes his long-awaited return to ice hockey, but will McDonald's temporary rebrand as McDavid's help to cool USA-Canada tension? The MLS's reputation has taken a hit as the Houston Dynamos have offered free tickets because of a Messi no-show, and Eddie reacts to the news that the San Francisco 49ers have traded Deebo Samuel to the Washington Commanders. Plus, the FA Cup failed to deliver any shocks, and Manchester City look primed to avoid a trophyless season. And Blackburn Rovers' latest defeat has seen them slip out of the playoff places, but there's still all to play for in the Championship.  Eddie argues that Timothée Chalamet's acting career might be slightly overrated and Frank is finally all-in on 'The Pitt'. 

In this episode of the Big Chill Podcast, hosts Frank and Edward discuss a variety of topics ranging from sports performances and social media engagement to music trivia and current events in the sports world. They delve into the implications of streaming quality and why Eddie might not have been wrong about his Fox versus Sky Super Bowl 4K quality assessment, have a go at a Valentine's Day quiz, and discuss Minnesota Timberwolves Star Anthony Edwards' latest drama. The conversation also covers the recent Champions League matches and another late slip-up from Manchester City, and the fallout from the Merseyside Derby. They also discuss the current state of Blackburn Rovers after John Eustace became the latest Rovers manager to walk away, the future of Aaron Rodgers in the NFL as his time with the New York Jets comes to an end, and the cultural challenges posed by Saudi Arabia hosting the World Cup. Plus, the latest episode of the series 'Severance' might raise more questions than it is answering, and that could be a problem.

Frank and Eddie look back on a Wildcard Weekend that delivered 4 close games and 2 blowouts. Caleb Williams and the Bears pulled off an improbable comeback against the Packers, but Eddie enjoyed some of the other games more. The Rams survived a scare against the Panthers, but can they be trusted moving forward? Were the Bills lucky to get by the Jags, and can the 49ers continue to win in the face of more injuries? Plus, comfortable wins for the Patriots and Texans mean that they move on to the next round, but is that the last we see of Aaron Rodgers. 

The NFL Playoffs are getting underway, and we have our full previews and predictions for the Wildcard Round and beyond. Will the Rams have too much offensive power for the Panthers? Who will come out on top in the rematch between the Packers and the Bears? Eddie and Frank disagree on whether Josh Allen and the Bills will find a way past the Jaguars, but they both think the 49ers could pull off an upset against the Eagles. And will either of the Chargers or the Steelers spring a surprise on the Patriots or the Texans? Plus, reaction to episode 1 of season 2 of 'The Pitt' and plans for a new Bank Holiday in Scotland for the FIFA World Cup.

Frank isn't happy with the gas policy of car rental agencies, but Eddie has a life hack that he might want to try. The NFL regular season wrapped up with most things decided before Week 18, but a statement win for the Seattle Seahawks secured them the 1 seed in the NFC, and the Carolina Panthers snuck into the playoffs despite losing to Tampa Bay. Myles Garrett broke the regular-season sack record, but Eddie isn't sure that the Browns should have been allowed to celebrate on the field, and he's even more upset by the Bills helping Josh Allen to maintain his starting streak. Plus Arsenal moved further ahead in the Premier League after Manchester City dropped points against Chelsea. 

A cold front has hit Europe, but Eddie is more worried about how Aaron Rodgers will hold up in testing conditions against the Baltimore Ravens. We look through all of the Week 18 NFL games with playoff permutations. Enzo Maresca is out at Stamford Bridge, and Eddie has strong thoughts on what is going on at Chelsea and how it is worrying for all English football.  Plus, why isn't the NHL doing more to latch onto the buzz surrounding 'Heated Rivalry'? 

Frank and Eddie are back from the Christmas break, but Eddie had his laptop stolen on a train, and Frank had an unsuccessful foray into the world of competitive pickleball. Plus, our reactions to all of the NFL games from Week 17, and a look ahead to the next round of the College Football Playoffs. 

The LA Rams and the Seattle Seahawks threw up a Thursday Night Football instant classic, but Eddie isn't happy with the officiating decision on one of the two-point conversions.  The College Football Playoffs get underway this weekend, but are there any hopes for some big upsets? Plus, our previews and predictions ahead of some crucial late-season NFL Games. The 49ers are hoping to stay in contention for the NFC West, the Bears and the Packers go head-to-head in a game with major implications for the NFC North, and the Ravens, Patriots, Steelers, Bills, Eagles, and Lions all have big games ahead.

Eddie managed to lock himself out, but his week hasn't gone as badly as it has for Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs. A loss to the Chargers and an MCL and LCL tear for Mahomes means that the Chiefs may be entering a rebuilding era, but does that mean retirement for Travis Kelce? A big comeback for the Bills and important wins for the Ravens and Steelers, but could anyone win the Super Bowl this year? Plus another unconvincing win for Arsenal as Manchester City ease past Crystal Palace. And Fernando Mendoza won the Heisman, but Diego Pavia may have been the biggest loser. 

Eddie has a Fiat Topolino update as Nick Kyrgios and Aryna Sabalenka get set to face off in the 'Battle of the Sexes'. But the big news out of the tennis world is the potential return of Serena Williams. The 2026 FIFA World Cup is facing more challenges, as the US announces plans to screen social media history, and FIFA introduces 3-minute cool-down breaks. And University of Michigan football is mired in further controversy.  Plus, our previews and predictions for every game from Week 15 of the NFL Season. The Patriots face the Bills, the Rams play the Lions, and the Chiefs take on the Chargers in games with huge playoff implications. Big wins are expected for the 49ers, Seahawks, Bears, and Jaguars. 

The World Cup draw has made life easy for most of the big nations, but Eddie was annoyed by the unnecessary fanfare and the Donald Trump focus. The College Football Playoffs are also set, but Frank thinks that Notre Dame were wrong to withdraw from Bowl Game consideration.  Plus, there's more trouble at Anfield as Salah opens up to the press. The Eagles lost again, but do they have any chance in the playoffs? And there were big wins for the Steelers, Packers, and Bills.

Eddie has a new car, but Frank wants to know more about what it's like to drive a Fiat Topolino. And as Lebron James' 10-point scoring streak finally comes to an end, has it been the safest bet in sports? Plus, previews and predictions for every game from Week 14 of the NFL Season. There are big playoff implications as the Ravens take on the Steelers, the Bills are desperate for a win, and the Jags host the Colts.

Frank and Eddie talk about their Thanksgiving weekends, including Frank's first Minnesota snow. But Eddie has some good news for him as he lets him know about the hit new show 'Heated Rivalry' and its compelling hockey romance. Plus reaction to all of the weekend's NFL games, including a surprising loss for the Rams, another bad Shadeur Sanders performance, and a series of upsets in the Thanksgiving Day games. Frank and Eddie both also agree that Siriani is facing unnecessary criticism for his decision to go for 2. Plus, Frank doesn't quite understand 'The Chair Company' and Eddie loves 'Train Dreams'.

Eddie is recovering from a cold, but he's still doing better than Arne Slot, as speculation grows that Jurgen Klopp could be returning to Anfield. It's Thanksgiving week, but is Frank making a mistake by cooking at home, and should salad be part of your Thanksgiving meal? Plus our previews and predictions for every game from Week 13 of the 2025/26 NFL season. Including, don't believe the Shadeur Sanders hype, a must-win game for the Buffalo Bills, and an important test for the Colts.

Frank and Eddie are in California for the Breeders' Cup, and Frank has some complaints about people talking on planes. Rebel's Romance looks to make more history at Del Mar, but can the 7-year-old get the better of Minnie Hauk. Plus, our previews and predictions for every game from Week 9 of the NFL Season. Including, can the 49ers get back on track, and who will come out on top when the Chiefs meet the Bills? 

Eddie's in San Diego for the Breeders' Cup, but Frank does not approve of his approach to killing time on his flight to LA. Week of 8 of the NFL mostly went as expected, but Joe Flacco and the Bengals threw a game away against the Jets and have nearly killed off their playoff hopes as a result.  Plus, Liverpool lost again and Arsenal are in pole position in the Premier League. 

In this episode of The Big Chill Podcast, Frank and Eddie break down the ending of 'Task', how airport experiences can impact relationships, and whether you want to talk on a plane. Plus, previews and predictions for every game from Week 8 of the 2025/26 NFL Season. Including why there could be big wins for the Eagles, Bills, Patriots, Falcons, Colts, and Chiefs. And another loss for Liverpool in the Premier League means that they're seriously at risk of falling too far behind Liverpool and Manchester City. 

In this episode of the Big Chill Podcast, Frank and Eddie break down all of the action from Week 7 of the 2025/26 NFL season. Including an unbelievable collapse from the New York Giants, impressive wins for the Detroit Lions and Kansas City Chiefs, and signs of consistency from the Rams, Colts, 49ers, and Seahawks. Plus, when is it too soon to buy merch from a local spot? And are Liverpool in serious trouble on the back of their 4th consecutive loss? Eddie explains why he believes that Arsenal and Manchester City are now firmly in the driving seat in the Premier League.

Frank and Eddie make their previews and predictions for every game from Week 7 of the NFL season. Will the Chiefs continue to roll, and can the Lions, Packers, and Eagles get back to winning ways? Plus, Joe Flacco starred as the Steelers lost to the Bengals on Thursday Night Football, and Eddie has strong opinions on teams not killing the clock late in games. 

There have been complaints about the quality of teams and games that the NFL is sending to London, but Frank and Eddie have some ideas about how the NFL could further endear itself to the British population. And while the Broncos and Jets served up a snoozefest in London, Week 6 of the NFL season further reinforced the idea that there are no great teams this year. Should the Bills and Lions be concerned? Are the Ravens dead in the water? And is Eddie changing his mind about the Chiefs?  Plus, the penultimate episode of 'Task' revealed some new twists and set HBO's hit miniseries up for a compelling finale.