The Big Chill Podcast

As more details continue to emerge, Frank and Eddie discuss whether Jalen Hurts has a case against the Philadelphia Eagles. And Milwaukee Brewers fans are unhappy about some terms and conditions ahead of the World Series.  Plus our previews and predictions for every game from Week 7 of the NFL season. Including a good matchup between the Chiefs and the Seahawks, the first-ever Paris game, and a mu...

Eddie talks about the recent protests and riots across Paris and France, including how he got caught up in some tear gas on Saturday night in Châtelet. But he was left with further questions after an odd experience at the Slayyyter concert on Sunday.  The Rams lost to the Cardinals, ending Frank and Eddie's survivor run, but Eddie wondered why Americans overthink the challenges of kicking. The Tit...

The Denver Broncos beat the Seattle Seahawks on Thursday night, but the result left some questions for both teams. For the Seahawks, should they be concerned about the play of Sam Darnold, and have we overestimated the strength of the NFC West? For the Broncos, they keep winning, but Bo Nix still doesn't look right.  Frank and Eddie make their previews and predictions for all of the remaining game...

Frank and Eddie share some recent Uber adventures and discuss the problems with Stanley Tucci becoming the face of Birra Moretti in the UK. NFL Week 5 is in the books, but bad coaching decisions and poor game management dominated the storylines. The Eagles let the Jags off the hook in London, Jayden Daniels and the Commanders messed things up against the Giants, and the Rams and the Bills faced co...

Frank has some updates on his trip to Tokyo, and Eddie had some big takeaways from the first NFL London game of the season, but they mostly focus on the criticism of Carlie Irsay-Gordon. Novak Djokovic has been enjoying his trip to Asia, and continued his remarkable record in Beijing. Frank and Eddie look back on the action from Week 4 of the NFL season, including what the immediate future holds f...

Frank has made it to Tokyo and has some stories from his flight, his first couple of days in Japan, and some rare political commentary. Eddie is worried that the Manchester City situation could spiral out of control and cause problems for the Premier League, UEFA, FIFA, and professional sports as a whole.  Plus, our full previews and predictions for every game left in Week 4 of the NFL season. Inc...

The Premier League has found Manchester City guilty of 114 financial breaches, but Eddie isn't sure what the realistic or appropriate punishment should be. Points deductions? Fines? Relegation? The Big Chill discusses the various possibilities.  And Frank and Eddie look back on all of the action from Week 3 of the NFL season, including perfect starts for the Bills, 49ers, Chiefs, Raiders, and Viki...

Frank and Eddie discuss the NFL's decision to crack down on some player celebrations, as Kyle Juszczyk, Ja'Marr Chase, and Tee Higgins all received fines after Week 2. In the UEFA Nations League, an Israeli player was sent off for his celebration against Austria, and Jurgen Klopp is attempting a new approach to squad rotation with Germany.  Frank is still coming to terms with Jaxson Dart's season-...

Eddie is settling in during his visit to Toronto, but had some complaints for Air France after a smelly flight to Canada. He also had some thoughts on the Ole Miss chants following their big win over LSU.  Frank barely made it through the first week of his survivor pool after the Eagles snuck by the Titans. But are there some major takeaways after losses for the Chargers and Ravens? The 49ers, Vik...

Eddie breaks down his recent success in a padel tournament, and they break down whether they would go to the same extremes as the recent Hyrox champion in Beijing.  The Cleveland Browns were bad in Week 1, but Deshaun Watson is using the media to defend his performance. And Colin Kaepernick's press tour reveals that he is still hoping for an NFL return. Plus, all of our previews and predictions fo...

Frank and Eddie discuss the major headlines from Week 1 of the NFL and do their best not to overreact to the first week of football. There were comfortable wins for the Jags, Bears, Raiders, and Ravens, but were there any concerns despite wins for the Seahawks, Lions, and Eagles? And how much should we read into the Giants' win over the Cowboys, the 49ers manhandling the Rams, the Vikings' bizarre...

Frank and Eddie make their previews and predictions for the 2026 NFL season. They're expecting strong things out of the NFC West and the NFC North, but think that the Super Bowl winners could be the LA Rams. Will the Seahawks, 49ers, Bears, Lions, Cowboys, or Eagles be able to challenge them in the NFC? In the AFC, can the Patriots repeat their strong season? Or will the Ravens, Bills, or Broncos...

Eddie and Frank start by sharing some recent travel stories. Eddie's trip to Antibes involved a slow Uber driver and overly vigilant train passengers, and Frank's flight to Porto lacked any watchable movies. With little to watch, Eddie is enjoying season 2 of 'Chad Powers'.  The Premier League mostly went to form at the weekend, but Arsenal got a big win against Chelsea. Eddie thinks they could le...

Eddie made his long-awaited return to cricket, and it has made him even more confident about some claims he made about Paul Collingwood 20 years ago. With Aaron Donald announcing his return to the Los Angeles Rams and the NFL, will his comeback be as successful as Eddie's? And what does Novak Djokovic's first-round exit at the US Open mean for his future? And the second weekend of Premier League a...

The Jed York arrest continues to get weirder as more details emerge, but is the NFL prepared for the prospect of Jake Paul playing in the future? Frank is enjoying the chaos of the European football transfer window; will Manchester City, Spurs, Chelsea, Arsenal, and Liverpool continue to splash the cash in the final days of the window?  Eddie doesn't believe that FIFA's punishment for Argentina's...

The 2025/26 Premier League season is underway, but the Big Chill Podcast famously avoids overreaction. But did Frank or Eddie change any of their opinions after poor performances from Manchester United and Tottenham, hard-fought wins for Manchester City and Chelsea, and a comfortable 3 points for Arsenal?  Eddie is certainly unimpressed with the US Open's pre-tournament mixed doubles event, but Ni...

We preview the 2026/27 Premier League season. Are Arsenal favorites to defend their crown? How will new managers perform at Manchester City, Chelsea, and Newcastle? Will Manchester United be able to match their form from the backend of last season? And will things go better for Liverpool and Tottenham?  Plus, Pat McAfee has released an AI slop album, Frank and Eddie share their thoughts on the new...

Gianni Infantino appears to have lost his battle to open up the World Cup to private equity, but will he be able to stay in charge of FIFA? Luke Littler has made some bold claims about being the best young athlete in the world, and Frank and Eddie discuss whether darts players are athletes, and how he would fare in the internet challenges against Mo Farah and Joey Chestnut.  The Akron Zips have de...

Gianni Infantino and FIFA have announced their plans to open the World Cup up to private investment, but will UEFA and the other football associations be brave enough to stop them? In NFL news, Eddie is left unsure over whether or not Luke Kuechly is a Hall of Famer, how much you can read into clips from training camps, and what the 49ers are doing with the Kyle Shanahan cover-up. Plus, Frank has...

The fallout from the 2026 FIFA World Cup Final continues to rumble on as Argentina showed their true colors against Spain. But Frank and Eddie discuss how Argentina's poor behavior might impact Messi's legacy, and whether or not FIFA will be brave enough to hand out meaningful sanctions. But first, Eddie shares some more details about his recent trip to Houston, and lets Frank know his latest tips...

Frank and Eddie react to both of the semifinals from the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Spain controlled the game against France, but how did England manage to blow it from a comfortable position against Argentina? Eddie is convinced that, although it won't happen, it is time for Thomas Tuchel to go.  Plus, our predictions for the World Cup Final between Spain and Argentina, Frank is making headway with 'Fr...

Frank managed to pick up an injury during his hockey tournament in LA, but Eddie had his own personal disaster during the Norway v England quarterfinal. They look back on all of the matches from the quarterfinal stages, including France's comfortable win over Morocco, a late winner for Spain against Belgium, and extra-time wins for England and Argentina. Are Norway right to feel slightly aggrieved...

The last 16 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup has wrapped up, as the tournament is once again shrouded in controversy. Argentina pulled off a late comeback against Egypt, but Frank and Eddie look into the theory that Messi and co are benefiting from some favorable refereeing decisions. Spain found a late winner against Portugal, but has Ronaldo truly ended his international career, and did his parting co...

England are through to the 2026 FIFA World Cup Quarterfinals after overcoming Mexico at the Azteca. Eddie and Frank look back at one of England's greatest ever World Cup performances, including standout efforts from Pickford, Gordon, and Bellingham. But where did things go wrong for Mexico, even after they may have benefited from some of the officiating?  Elsewhere, Argentina survive a scare again...

The Round of 32 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup is nearly complete, and there have been some thrilling finishes to matches. Eddie thinks that England weren't quite as bad as people are making out, and feels confident ahead of their clash against Mexico at the Azteca. There were controversial refereeing decisions galore, as Balogun was sent off for the USA, England were denied a penalty, and Germany and...