The Big Chill Podcast

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. 

Talking Tennis with Taro Daniel

Taro Daniel joins The Big Chill Podcast to talk about life as a professional tennis player. Taro speaks about the reality of life on the ATP Tour, including how much players outside of the top 50 actually make and the logistical challenges of a tennis career. He also goes into details about tennis academy life in Spain, the improvements in NCAA tennis, and sponsorships and gear.
Plus, he sheds light on how players reacted to Jannik Sinner's positive drug tests, rule changes he would like to see, and if players are right to be upset with electronic line judges at Wimbledon.

Wimbledon, Club World Cup, and Betting Scandals

The European heatwave has forced Eddie to finally give in and buy himself an air conditioning unit, but will it cool his apartment? The heat has been causing issues at Wimbledon, but was Taylor Fritz right to be upset that his first-round match was stopped by the curfew? And weather has been a factor at the FIFA Club World Cup, but Eddie thinks that Manchester City, Inter Milan, and some of the other big sides will be secretly pleased with their early exits. 
Malik Beasley is the latest NBA player to be caught up in a betting scandal, but was the Detroit Pistons' player fixing games? Or just padding his stats? And did the end of 'The Rehearsal' season 2 live up to the early promise? 
 

Lyon Relegated, Frank Downgraded

A review of all things Royal Ascot 2025, including the weather, the winners and losers, and Vas' unique communication style. In the NFL, Aaron Rodgers has announced that this will be his last season, but what inspiration can Tyrese Haliburton draw from the Steelers quarterback when it comes to recovering from an Achilles injury? The Oklahoma City Thunder won the NBA title, but the big sports news of the week is Lyon being relegated from Ligue 1 after going into administration. What does this mean for the future of French football, and is this a sign of things to come? 
Plus, Frank's bluff gets called by Delta as he finds himself downgraded, the Netflix documentary on the Oceangate disaster, and Eddie gets an inside-the-park home run on a bunt in his softball league. 

Gallbladder and donuts on repeat

It's National Donut Day, but Eddie is afraid that public donut consumption might make it back to Frank. But how should he handle poor gym etiquette and an awkward sauna encounter? Ange Postecoglou is gone at Tottenham, but were Spurs right to get rid of a manager who delivered their first European success and got them back in the Champions League, even if the Premier League season was disastrous? 
Plus, the Pittsburgh Steelers sign Aaron Rodgers, Kurts Adams Rozentals causes a splash in Olympic Canoeing with his OnlyFans, and the finals of Roland Garros serve up a tasty treat in both the men's and women's draws. 

Champions League Final: Paris is Burning

PSG put in a dominant performance to beat Inter Milan 5-0 in the 2025 Champions League final, but has the aftermath in Paris tainted the celebrations? Eddie explains the damage to the city and why that may overshadow the good performances from Doué, Kvaratskhelia, Vitinha, and company. 
Plus, JJ Watt insists on using mate when talking about Formula One, the Enhanced Games sets records that nobody cares about, and how much of 'The Rehearsal' is real?

Softball, Sinners, and Sea Salt

In this episode of the Big Chill Podcast, Frank and Edward discuss adjusting to life in Minnesota, the challenges of organizing a softball team, and the competitive spirit in casual sports. There's also news from the NFL, including the Stefon Diggs controversy, and has this Premier Season brought an end to the 'Big Six', and where will Cristiano Ronaldo end up next? 
Plus, the problem with Season 2 of 'The Last of Us' and why Eddie is not planning on watching 'Sinners'.

Frank’s Deathbed Catch-up

With the football season wrapping up, the FA Cup Final revealed more problems with VAR. And how does Erling Haaland's decision not to take a penalty impact his reputation as a pure goalscorer? Liverpool may have won the Premier League, but Eddie thinks the Trent Alexander-Arnold situation has revealed their supporters' true colors. 
Plus a catch-up on the NBA and NHL Playoffs, some interesting rule changes in the NFL, and Eddie might finally get his way as there are talks of promotion and relegation coming to College Football.