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Twice a week, Frank and Eddie sit down to talk about the world of sports and pop culture and interview guests from a range of different backgrounds.

Covering everything from horse racing and cricket to the NFL and Premier League, The Big Chill Podcast will give you different perspectives on every major sports story.

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We discuss a possible boycott of the 2022 World Cup, golf's endorsement problems, and Connor McGregor's insecurities.