The Big Chill Podcast

Wrapping up 2022

The Premier League is back and some of the NFL divisional and playoff races are going down to the wire. 
Plus a look back at some of the biggest sports stories from 2022 and our predictions for 2023.

The Wildest Sports Weekend Ever

Reaction as the dust settles on the World Cup and Argentina beat France in the final. Was it the greatest final ever? How did the performances of Messi and Mbappe impact their respective legacies? Were Martinez's antics acceptable?
Plus a dramatic weekend in the NFL full of comebacks, blown leads, and close games and our thoughts on who the best 5 quarterbacks in the NFL are right now.

The inevitable disappointment

England's 2022 World Cup post-mortem and Southgate's long-term future. Plus Argentina's lack of class, Tom Brady's nightmare return home, and Eddie stands outside of a bar that he's not allowed into.

World Cup Quarterfinals Preview

Preview and predictions for each of the 2022 FIFA World Cup Quarterfinals. Will Brazil continue their dominance against Croatia? Who will come out on top between the Netherlands and Argentina? Can Morocco stifle Portugal's attacking threat? And can England beat France?
Plus which young quarterback has the best prospects in the NFL and just how hard it is to act?

Penalties, Purdy, and Pressing

Reaction to the round of the last 16 in the 2022 FIFA World Cup. Including England's second-half masterclass, Mbappe's unstoppable France, Brazil's samba style, Portugal's Ronaldo solution, and more.
Plus what are the San Francisco 49ers' prospects now that they have Purdy at quarterback? And Brady rolls back the years with a vintage 4th quarter comeback. 

World Cup Chaos

We wrap up all of the action from the group stages of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar and make our predictions for the first round of the knockout stages.
Plus new EU regulations could lead to some annoying in-flight experiences.

Liam Plunkett on his career and Major League Cricket

Former England international Liam Plunkett joins us to talk about his career, England's improvement in white ball cricket, that 2019 World Cup Final, and bringing cricket to the USA with Major League Cricket.
But first, some reaction to the opening fixtures of the FIFA World Cup in Qatar and last weekend's action in the NFL.

World Cup Preview

We make our previews and predictions for the 2022 FIFA World Cup. From group stages right through to the final, we assess each team's chances, throw in some fun facts, and discuss what we think will happen in Qatar. 

Stories from Around the World

The Bucs show signs of life. Josh Allen struggles again in a close game. And the Niners continue to improve. Plus stories from London and LA and the problem with kids with iPads.

NFL Midseason Recap

Our thoughts on the NFL as the season reaches the halfway point and a preview of what the current playoff matchups would look like. Plus an update on Krygios' 'drunken' fan, Kyrie Irving's refusal to apologize, FIFA's messaging problem heading into the World Cup, and should the Champions League fix their seeding system.  

Wake Up Niners Nation

Christian McCaffrey's historic performance gives the San Francisco 49ers reason to believe. Will the Eagles be seriously tested at any point during this regular season? And just how good is Geno Smith?
Plus Liverpool become the team that shall not be named and Netflix's new set of shows fail to land a blow.

Read the Rulebook

Athletes everywhere are struggling to understand the rules of their own sports. Plus, can the Tampa Bay Buccaneers still make the playoffs? And is the McRib saying goodbye for good? 

Uber Confessionals: Bo Jackson and other Stories with Jeff Pearlman

Best-selling author Jeff Pearlman joins us to talk about his new book about the myth of Bo Jackson, as well as stories about Donald Trump, Brett Favre, Herschel Walker, and his career.
Plus reaction to the Bucs and Packers continued struggles. Liverpool are officially out of the Premier League title race. And House of the Dragon finishes on a slight high.

The real story of the NBA betting scandal with Sean Patrick Griffin

Best-selling author Sean Patrick Griffin joins us to discuss the NBA betting scandal and the issues with how it has been covered by the media.
Plus Ronaldo's time at Manchester United looks like it is coming to an end and our predictions for Week 7 of the NFL season. 

Football Fetish

An unpredictable NFL season is causing some issues with power rankings. Plus Liverpool's important win against Manchester City and The House of the Dragon finally gets (a little bit) interesting.

Big Sports Weekend

We make our previews and predictions for an exciting weekend of sport. Including Liverpool versus Manchester City in the Premier League and NFL Week 6 and the big matchup between the Bills and the Chiefs.
Plus our thoughts on the conclusion of season one of The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power.