The Big Chill Podcast

Lions and Texans and Bucs, Oh My!

Reaction to all of the action from the NFL Wildcard Weekend that was big wins for the Texans, Packers, and Bucs. Just how good are the Chiefs after they beat the Dolphins? Did the Lions deserve to beat the Rams? And how can we improve the NFL's challenge system?
Plus Louis Rees-Zamit ditches Rugby Union to pursue a career in the NFL, City beat Newcastle in a five-goal thriller, and Nadal becomes the latest athlete to sign up for Saudi money.

Wild-Card Weekend Preview

We cover the key stats and storylines heading into each of the NFL Wild-Card Weekend matchups. Including the Browns searching for a playoff win, Stafford's return to Detroit, the freeze bowl in Kansas City, can the Steelers compete, and can the Eagles stop their slide?
Plus reaction to Bill Belichick leaving the New England Patriots, Nick Saban retiring at Alabama, and Pete Carroll losing his job as head coach of the Seattle Seahawks.

NFL Regular Season Wrap-Up

The NFL regular season concluded with the Jags missing the playoffs, the Texans and the Steelers sneaking in, and the Eagles losing again. What does Trevor Lawrence's future look like and are NFL coaches getting too smart for their own good? Plus the problems with Apple TV's series Hijack.

NFL Playoff Scenarios

We cover all of the possible permutations and the playoff picture heading into Week 18 of the NFL regular season and make our predictions for who will make it into the playoffs.
Plus Nadal's surprising defeat in Brisbane, some crazy test match cricket between South Africa and India and Australia and Pakistan, and what Europe could learn from the United States.

Holiday Reactions

We catch up on all of the major sporting events from the festive period. Including the Baltimore Ravens impressive form, the struggling Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles, and Frank gauges Eddie's concerns for the San Francisco 49ers.
Arsenal slip up in the Premier League title race and should Mo Salah consider skipping international duty? And Naomi Osaka makes her return to tennis.
Plus Frank's advice following his road trip across the USA and the problems with Squid Game The Challenge.

LIV’ing my nightmare

John Rahm rocks the golf world by announcing his decision to join the LIV Golf Tour. Plus reaction to the Pittsburgh Steelers slipping up against the New England Patriots, Manchester City's continued struggles in the Premier League, and Buzzfeed's advice on how to live life like an adult.

The Big Dom Debacle

Reaction to the 49ers' dominant performance against the Eagles, the Chargers' continued struggles, and the Cowboys' unconvincing win over the Seahawks. Would the 49ers trade Purdy for Herbert? And are we sure Josh Burrow is as good as we thought he was?
Plus Manchester City drop more points after a controversial refereeing decision against Spurs and Eddie shares and embarrassing story about Vasilis. 

Welcome Back Recap

After a month off, Eddie and Frank catch up on some travel stories and the world of sports. The Super Bowl contenders in both the AFC and NFC now feel fairly set, while the Champions League ran into some more handball inconsistencies.
Plus does Jack Grealish regret leaving Aston Villa and some unique Family Fued responses.

Two Fingers of Bourbon

Eddie shares his Rugby World Cup experience and Frank asks about the etiquette for attending a bachelor party. Plus reaction to the Niners' slump, the Dolphins being potential frauds, and the Bills' surprising loss.
 
Plus Premier League and Champions League reaction and did Perry Mason deserve to be cancelled? 

NFL Week 7 Preview

We make our predictions for every game from Week 7 of the NFL. Plus reaction to the Jacksonville Jaguars' inconsistent performance against the New Orleans Saints, a disappointing Cricket World Cup, and the best sporting challenges to win yourself money.

No more Purdy

Have the 49ers and Eagles losses changed the thoughts on how good they are? How did the Seahawks manage to lose to the Bengals? And can the Jets and the Chargers make the playoffs?
Plus Jude Bellingham continues his excellent form as England qualify for Euro 2024. New Zealand, South Africa, Argentina, and England make it to the semifinals of the Rugby World Cup. England stutter again in the Cricket World Cup and flag football, cricket, and lacrosse are added to the Olympic Games.

Purdy, Purdy, and more Purdy

Frank finally makes it back to the United States as Eddie is humbled by some bar encounters during the Rugby World Cup.
Just how good is Brock Purdy and who is the best team in the NFL at the moment? Plus England's slow start to the Cricket World Cup and reaction to the final few qualifiers for Euro 2024.

NFL Week 4, Ryder Cup, and Arc Preview

Our preview and predictions for every game from Week 4 of the NFL season. Including the Dolphins and Bills, Browns and Ravens, and the first international game of the year. 
Plus reaction to the midweek Carabao Cup action, confidence in the Europeans for the Ryder Cup, and selection for the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe at Longchamp.

Swift Reactions

How often do you think about the Roman Empire? Probably less than the NFL thought about Taylor Swift last weekend. Kelce-Swift relationship coverage overshadowed the Dolphins' record-setting win and surprising losses for the Ravens, Jags, and Cowboys.
Plus reaction to the Premier League weekend; including Newcastle's 8 different scorers against Sheffield United, Manchester City's sense of invincibility, and Chelsea's continued struggles.

Tua, Tucci, and ten Hag

Reaction to Week 2 of the NFL season. Are the Miami Dolphins the best team in the NFL? Is the Browns season over after the Nick Chubb injury? and which 0-2 teams have a chance of making the playoffs.
Plus Manchester United's struggles have Eddie questioning whether Erik ten Hag is up to the job, Stanley Tucci's food recommendations, the differences between Europe and the USA, and the problem with Jury Duty. 

NFL Week 2 Predictions

Our previews and picks for every game from week 2 of the NFL. Can the Bills, Chargers, and Chiefs bounce back? And can the Niners, Dolphins, and Browns continue their strong starts to the season?