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 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.

In this episode of the Big Chill Podcast, Frank and Eddie dig a little bit deeper into the absurdities of Chad Powers. Frank has a new conspiracy theory, but is there any truth to the idea that Krispy Kreme's bottom line has been affected by Eddie's gallbladder? The Giants picked up one of their biggest wins in a few years against the Philadelphia Eagles, but is there reason to be concerned about Jalen Hurts and co? Plus our previews and predictions for the rest of the Week 6 matchups in the NFL.

In this episode of the Big Chill Podcast, Frank and Eddie discuss Eddie's recent experiences at The Rugby Championship and the NFL in London, including a ticketing fiasco that left thousands stranded outside the stadium. Are the Lions the only really good team in the NFL after losses for the Chiefs, Eagles, and Bills? Eddie believes that the Baltimore Ravens might be completely done, but Frank explains why their easy schedule might save them. And can you trust the 49ers, Buccaneers, and Colts to keep their strong starts going? The conversation also touches on MVP discussions, particularly focusing on Daniel Jones and Baker Mayfield, and concludes with a surprising incident involving Mark Sanchez, as well as a reflection on Liverpool's performance in the Premier League.

In this episode of the Big Chill Podcast, hosts Frank and Edward discuss a variety of topics ranging from Tua Tagovailoa's unconventional approach to concussion prevention to the absurdities of the new Chad Powers show. They delve into NFL Week 5 predictions, critique the Champions League's new format, and share their thoughts on the MLB playoffs. 

Eddie and Frank discuss whether or not they would travel internationally by bus before discussing all of the action from Week 4 of the NFL. Losses for the Ravens and the Chargers, the Packers' tie, and unimpressive wins for the Bills have left Eddie wondering if there are any great teams in the NFL this season, but are things lining up for the Detroit Lions and the Philadelphia Eagles? Was fan behaviour at the Ryder Cup a microcosm of everything wrong with America at the moment, and just how close did the USA come to pulling off a comeback against Europe on Sunday? Plus, Liverpool finally lose as Arsenal escape a scare against Newcastle United, and 'Task' is moving towards an entertaining finale. 

Frank has a final hockey tournament of the year, but how do you handle splitting an Airbnb when you're a large group? And with the Ryder Cup starting this weekend, Eddie explains why the European team is more likable and, objectively, just cooler.  Plus, preview and predictions for every game from Week 4 of the NFL. Eddie believes that the Baltimore Ravens will get back on track against the Kansas City Chiefs, but Frank feels confident that the Giants, Buccaneers, and Commanders could all prove to be feisty underdogs. 

The NFL finally delivered some major surprises in Week 3, but do Eddie and Frank have reduced expectations for the Packers after their loss to the Cleveland Browns? And we've been here before with the Eagles, but do they have what it takes to make a deep playoff run? Plus, Liverpool were the only winners out of Arsenal and Manchester City's draw at the Emirates, and Frank has a newfound love for British daytime television. 

Tom Brady and a host of other NFL stars and coaches have signed up for a flag football tournament in Saudi Arabia, but Eddie remains stunned by the number of people willing to take money in exchange for helping the PIF and Saudi's to sportswash. Steak 'n Shake launched a bizarre billboard campaign attacking Cracker Barrel's CEO, but what do they actually sell? And Frank and Eddie are off to a hot start with their weekly NFL picks, but can Microsoft Copilot close the gap in week 3? Listen for all of our predictions for this week's NFL games, including a great matchup between the Lions and the Ravens, the chance for the Chiefs to get their first win of the season, and injury concerns for the 49ers, Vikings, and Bengals. Plus reaction to episode 2 of 'Task' as it looks like HBO is onto a hit miniseries, but is Fabien Frankel too good-looking for the show?

In this episode of the Big Chill Podcast, Frank and Eddie dive into the world of sports superstitions and the power of "chat magic" (0:00). They explore the impact of superstitions on game outcomes, sharing personal anecdotes and listener stories (5:30). The conversation shifts to a heated debate on the role of kickers in football and the challenges faced by college teams in recruiting top talent (15:00). Frank and Eddie analyze recent NFL games, including the Colts' controversial win over the Broncos, highlighting the last-minute field goal drama and strategic missteps (30:00). They also discuss the Giants' offensive resurgence despite a tough loss to the Cowboys, and the Bengals' surprising performance without Joe Burrow (40:00). The episode wraps up with a discussion on the Premier League, focusing on Liverpool's narrow victories and Arsenal's promising new additions (50:00).

AI is everywhere, but is Microsoft Copilot good at picking NFL games? There seem to be some demons in the machine, but Frank, Eddie, and Copilot are all confident about the Buffalo Bills, Detroit Lions, LA Rams, Dallas Cowboys, and Arizona Cardinals heading into week 2. More injuries for the San Francisco 49ers mean that their season is already in peril, but can they survive against the New Orleans Saints without Brock Purdy? And a Super Bowl rematch is upon us, but Eddie is supremely confident that the Philadelphia Eagles will once again come out on top against the Kansas City Chiefs. Plus, 'The Paper' might actually be a good show, and it turns out that it's harder than you'd think to ship a Whoop.

The first week of the 2025/26 NFL season is (nearly) in the books, but did Week 1 really teach us anything? Lamar Jackson and Josh Allen played out an instant classic, but does the Buffalo Bills' comeback against the Baltimore Ravens mean that they should be favorites if they meet again in the playoffs? The San Francisco 49ers, the Cincinnati Bengals, Denver Broncos, and Arizona Cardinals were all unconvincing winners, and Eddie believes that we can already write off the Niners, Kansas City Chiefs, and the Bengals.  Plus, did the Green Bay Packers, LA Chargers, and Philadelphia Eagles do enough to show that they could be difficult to beat this year? And 'The Office' spinoff is out, but both Eddie and Frank believe that there could be some major character problems with 'The Paper'.

The 2025/26 NFL Season is underway, and we have all of our picks and predictions for Week 1. Eddie doubles down on the Kansas City Chiefs to struggle, but expects the heavy favorites to get off to a hot start. The Bengals, Broncos, Cardinals, and Commanders all have nice matchups to start the season, but does Frank believe that the New York Giants can carry their good preseason form over into the regular season? Plus, there are already injury concerns for the San Francisco 49ers, key divisional matchups in the AFC and NFC, and Josh Allen and Lamar Jackson go head-to-head in one of the best Sunday Night Football games of the season. 

Our full preview for the 2025/26 NFL Season. The Philadelphia Eagles looked unstoppable towards the end of last season, but neither Eddie or Frank believes that they will defend their title. The Buffalo Bills and the Green Bay Packers look set for big season, but can the San Francisco 49ers bounce back, and why does Eddie believe that this is the beginning of the end for the Kansas City Chiefs? Plus, picks for MVP and Defensive Player of the Year.