The Big Chill Podcast

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?

Week 1 Overreactions

Aaron Rodgers' debut for the Jets lasted only 75 seconds as his season ended with an Achilles injury. Plus reaction to the 49ers' dominant win, the Dolphins' impressive performance against the Chargers, and disappointing outings from the Chiefs, Bills, and Seahawks.
Plus Djokovic and Gauff win the US Open, Eddie speaks about his chaotic experience at the Rugby World Cup, and is Southgate's defensive nature holding England back?

NFL Week 1 Preview

We preview each matchup ahead of the opening weekend of the NFL Season. Plus Djokovic's dominance and the start of the Rugby World Cup.

NFL Season Preview

Our full NFL season preview includes predictions for every team and division ahead of the 2023/24 NFL Season. Just how bad will the Cardinals be? Can the Chiefs repeat their Super Bowl success? And how optimistic is Eddie about the 49ers?
Plus more travel frustrations, bachelorette planning, and Premier League football discussions.

What can you eat on a hunger strike?

Luis Rubiales' mother goes on a hunger strike as the fallout continues from the Spanish FA's president's World Cup Final kiss. Reaction to Liverpool coming from behind to beat Newcastle and Arsenal dropping points against Fulham.
Plus an NFL quiz and a discussion on whether the 49ers trading Trey Lance now makes him one of the worst draft decisions of all time. 

Going for gold medal glory

Luis Rubiales doubles down as he defends his decision to kiss Jenni Hermoso. Eddie then asks if Chelsea have actually had a good start to the Premier League season and Jude Bellingham continues his fantastic start at Real Madrid. 
Plus would Frank and Eddie decide to split a gold medal and just how bad are Rotten Tomatoes top 25 movies from the last 25 years? 

Kissing Controversy

Spain's World Cup win is overshadowed by a kiss. Manchester City pass their first real test of the season as Chelsea and Manchester United struggle. In Europe, Kane makes an impressive Bundesliga debut, Jude Bellingham's brilliance for Real Madrid, and PSG fail to win again.
Plus engagement stories, the oldest quarterbacks in the NFL, and the Rotten Tomatoes rankings of the top 20 TV Shows from the last 25 years. 

Premier League Week One Wrap-up

We cover the major talking points from the first week of Premier League action. Including Newcastle's impressive display, United's unconvincing win, and whether Kevin De Bruyne's injury will impact Manchester City's title hopes.
Plus Paris Saint Germain look weak after Neymar's exit, Barcelona fail to win on the opening weekend, the San Francisco 49ers look as if they've resolved their quarterback dilemma, and Ben Stokes makes his return to the England ODI squad ahead of the cricket World Cup.

Premier League Preview

We preview and make predictions for every team for the 23/24 Premier League Season. Can Manchester City be stopped? How many goals will Haaland score? Which teams will make the top 4? Can Burnley, Luton Town, or Sheffield United avoid the drop?
Plus reaction to Harry Kane's transfer to Bayern Munich, the US being knocked out of the Women's World Cup, and Eddie encounters an awkward proposal.

Barbenheimer on blast

Stuart Broad's cricket career comes to an end in dramatic fashion in the Ashes, under-the-radar MVP picks in the NFL, and Harry Kane's proposed move to Bayern Munich.
Plus Frank and Eddie share their thoughts on both 'Oppenheimer' and 'Barbie' and Eddie explains why he's had enough of Christopher Nolan.

Mbappe and Hemingway

Eddie has a run-in with the French police and Frank has a breakdown on a way to a wedding. Plus Mbappe's astronomical offer from Saudi Arabia, the problem with running backs in the NFL, and Eddie's dream acting role as Ernest Hemingway. 

Story time

Frank talks about his trip to Portland and a listener goes to extreme lengths to prove their sexuality. Plus reaction to Alcaraz's triumph at Wimbledon, the start of Major League Cricket, and Emmy nominations.