The Big Chill Podcast

Searching for Sam

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.

Bread for the Brain

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. 

F*** Around and Find Out

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. 

Airbnb decisions and American dorks

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. 

NFL Week 3 Winners and Losers

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. 

Flag Football, Franchise Feuds, and Fabien Frankel

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?

What’s the deal with field goals?

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).

Week 2 NFL Preview with Copilot Sam

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.

Not an overreaction to Week 1 of the NFL

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'.

NFL Week 1 Preview

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. 

NFL Season Preview

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.

Finally Fleetwood and Surging Spurs

Tommy Fleetwood finally tasted victory on the PGA Tour, but should golfers really care about winning? Tottenham beat Manchester City 2-0 at the Etihad, and Eddie believes that City's performance might be enough to write them out of the Premier League title race. 
Plus, Medvedev has another blow-up against Bonzi at the US Open, AI-generated stories are taking over sports news, and Frank is very optimistic about the New York Giants following an impressive NFL preseason.

Premier League Week 1 Recap

Frank and Eddie break down all of the action from the opening weekend of the 2024/25 Premier League season. Manchester City, Liverpool, Arsenal, and Spurs all got off to winning starts, but should Arsenal be concerned by their lacklustre display against Manchester United? The big stories of the weekend came from Newcastle United and Brentford, where Alexander Isak and Yoane Wissa are desperately trying to force moves.
Plus, Joe Flacco and Daniel Jones are named starters for Week 1 of the NFL season, but should Browns and Colts fans be happy with those decisions? And Eddie has another parenting question.
 
 

From Flip-Flops to Football: The Premier League Preview

Frank and Eddie start things off by getting to some listener feedback, but Eddie continues to have run-ins with disruptive children on planes and trains. Taylor Swift went on the New Heights podcast to announce her new album, but Eddie explains why he doesn't quite get the Taylor Swift height and is more concerned by Travis Kelce's hair. 
Things then move on to the full preview of the 2025/26 Premier League Season. For the first time in podcast history, Eddie is predicting that Liverpool will defend their title and be crowned Premier League Champions this season, but can Chelsea, Arsenal, and Manchester City throw up a serious challenge? The promoted sides look set to struggle again, but Leeds United may have enough to survive at the expense of Wolves or Brentford.
Plus, our bold predictions for the season, including Haaland, Manchester United, Tottenham, and Keith Andrews.

Ted Lasso versus Stick

The podcast is back, but Eddie's Whoop isn't working, and Frank might have something to do with it. England and India finished up a thrilling series of Test Match Cricket, but how did England throw away the 5th test, and who's to blame for their 2nd innings collapse?
Plus, should babies be allowed in first class on flights? Donald Trump has chosen an interesting selection of athletes and coaches for his MAFA council. And is season one of Stick better than Ted Lasso?

Time to Start Our Travel Pod

In this episode of The Big Chill Podcast, Frank and Eddie dive into the highs and lows of travel adventures. From the chaos of navigating LAX to lost luggage, Frank's recent journeys have been far from ideal. But did his team deliver at his hockey tournament, and how much longer can he keep playing? 
Plus, what does winning the FIFA Club World Cup mean for Chelsea, and why does Eddie think that it is a more revealing loss for PSG than it was an encouraging sign for Chelsea. The Women's Euros are heating up, but are we set for some dream matchups between England, France, and Spain? And more details have come to light on the Malik Beasley NBA gambling scandal.