The Big Chill Podcast

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...

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 rul...

Frank has completed his move to Minnesota, but his trip included a strange encounter with a man in a bathroom. And Eddie has plenty of food recommendations following his weekend in San Sebastián. Pete Rose's posthumous admission to the baseball Hall of Fame show that the MLB is taking a different approach to handling disgraced former players, but is it the right one?  Plus, reaction to last week's...

Liverpool wrapped up the Premier League and secured their 20th top-flight title, but Eddie doubts they'll be able to repeat the feat next season. Wrexham's promotion from League One also puts them one step closer to the Premier League, but the Championship may be their toughest test yet. The Cleveland Browns finally halted Shedeur Sanders' slide down the 2025 NFL Draft in the 5th round, but is the...

Fan favorite Vas has found himself in another complicated dating situation, but does he have a chance? And the NFL Draft threw up a couple of surprises, but were the Browns right to trade down? Will Shadeur Sanders go in the second round? And did the New York Giants make the right move at quarterback? We're then joined by Rudy Gestede, Head of Football Operations at Blackburn Rovers, to talk about...

Eddie breaks down his day at The Grove for a corporate golf outing. The start of the NHL and NBA playoffs has filled up some sporting diaries, but can Arsenal make it to a Champions League final? Or will PSG continue their recent European success, and will Barcelona or Inter Milan join them in Munich?  We're then joined by Brett Johnson, CEO of Benevolent Capital, minority owner of Ipswich Town, a...

Rory McIlroy completed his career grand slam by winning The Masters, but Eddie thinks that his rollercoaster ride to the title explains his popularity and his limitations. Plus, can anyone pull off an upset in the second legs of the Champions League quarterfinals, or are PSG, Barcelona, Arsenal, and Inter Milan set for the semis? And will Eddie's unusual approach to golf serve him well in a corpor...

We're finally getting some great TV, and Frank and Eddie discuss why Season 1 of 'The Pitt' is starting to blow Season 2 of 'Severence' out of the water. Trey Lance's time with the Dallas Cowboys is coming to an end, and his NFL future is in doubt, but Eddie explains why the former 49ers quarterback has really made a killing in the NFL even after being one of the biggest draft busts in recent year...

The Champions League threw up little by way of surprises, but Liverpool and Barcelona were both lucky to survive scares. Can PSG or Benfica overturn the odds in the second leg and will any of the other ties throw up surprises? Plus, Myles Garrett became the highest-paid non-quarterback in the history of the NFL following his decision to stay with the Cleveland Browns. Around 25 minutes in we are j...

Frank makes his long-awaited return to ice hockey, but will McDonald's temporary rebrand as McDavid's help to cool USA-Canada tension? The MLS's reputation has taken a hit as the Houston Dynamos have offered free tickets because of a Messi no-show, and Eddie reacts to the news that the San Francisco 49ers have traded Deebo Samuel to the Washington Commanders. Plus, the FA Cup failed to deliver any...

Frank's cousin put in a disappointing performance in a college basketball halftime competition, but Eddie thinks it could be reflective of some larger generational issues.  In the world of competitive sport, Liverpool can start planning their Premier League title celebrations, but Manchester City are finally showing some improvement. Frank throws out some possible NFL trades - including potential...

Frank is rejected by a former co-host, but would he accept Delta's offer for plane crash victims? It looks like the Premier League title race is all but over following Arsenal's latest slip-up and Liverpool's win over Manchester City, but Eddie thinks that Guardiola and and City could bounce back next season. Plus, the 4 Nations Face-Off delivered drama and entertainment as tensions are high betwe...

The listeners have raised some concerns over the new logo, but Eddie is here to reassure the fans that it is just a placeholder. The NBA All-Star game served up a another dud, but what can the NBA learn from the NFL and NHL? Eddie is fully on board with Canada booing the American national anthem during the 4 Nations, but Frank is more focused on the hockey.  Plus, Manchester City might finally be...

In this episode of the Big Chill Podcast, hosts Frank and Edward discuss a variety of topics ranging from sports performances and social media engagement to music trivia and current events in the sports world. They delve into the implications of streaming quality and why Eddie might not have been wrong about his Fox versus Sky Super Bowl 4K quality assessment, have a go at a Valentine's Day quiz,...

The Philadelphia Eagles manhandles the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LIX, winning 40-22 in a score that flattered the Chiefs. After a long season, the Chiefs' no-show in the Super Bowl means that Eddie feels slightly vindicated, but what's next for Patrick Mahomes after possibly the worst performance of his career? And did the Eagles put together the perfect blueprint for winning the Super Bowl...

The Philadelphia Eagles and the Kansas City Chiefs will face off in Super Bowl LIX, but Frank and Eddie disagree on who will come out on top. Can the Chiefs complete the three-peat, or will Saquon Barkley and the Eagles run their way to the Lombardi Trophy. Plus, Eddie rants about the lack of class that Arsenal showed in their 5-1 win over Manchester City and why their 4-0 aggregate defeat to Newc...

The Philadelphia Eagles cruised through the NFC Championship game. However, Eddie and Frank still feel that Jayden Daniels and the Commanders have a lot to be optimistic about after a game that could have been slightly closer. But did we see enough from the Eagles to believe that they can dominate both lines of scrimmage in the Super Bowl? Once again, Josh Allen and the Bills came up short in the...

Previews and predictions for both the AFC and NFC Championship games. Jayden Daniels has had a record-breaking rookie season, but both Eddie and Frank agree that the Washington Commanders could make things difficult for the Philadelphia Eagles. The Kansas City Chiefs are seeking their 3rd straight Super Bowl win, but Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills could have too much firepower for Patrick Mahome...

Our previews and predictions for every game of the NFL Divisional Round playoff games. Eddie explains why he's concerned about both the Kansas City Chiefs and, in particular, the Detroit Lions and their defensive issues. Jayden Daniels has looked good so far, but can his rookie season include an NFC Championship appearance with the Washington Commanders? Frank provides the listener with a bet that...

Reaction to every game from the NFL's Wildcard Weekend. Who hurt their reputation more on the back of disappointing outings? Sam Darnold or Justin Herbert? And did Baker Mayfield and the Bucs manage the game well enough against the Washington Commanders? Eddie and Frank explain why the Baltimore Ravens now look like the best team in football and discuss if Steelers fans should hope for a bad seaso...

The festive period is over, but Eddie's Christmas period got a little bit better after he managed to talk his way back into some Oasis tickets. But after several blowouts and an unsuccessful round for bye teams, are the expanded College Football Playoffs delivering on what they promised and will anyone be able to stop Ohio State? Plus, who has what to play for in the final week of the NFL regular...

The NFL regular season is nearing its completion and only a handful of teams are left with playoff spots to play for or draft positioning to worry about. But just how big of a mistake did the New York Giants make by beating the Colts and will the Bengals or Falcons be able to sneak into the playoffs in Week 18? Plus, is Saquon Barkley a Hall of Famer and just how important should the single-season...

Frank's holiday party got a little bit out of hand, but could he improve his present offering? While the Instagram algorithm showed Eddie some revealing information about a former podcast cohost. Blackburn Rovers are on a run of excellent form, but Eddie explains why this feels like familiar territory for a side that never makes the playoffs. Plus, Manchester City and Arsenal once again slipped up...

Frank and Eddie are in the same studio for the first time in Big Chill history. With a chance to catch up on the Breeders' Cup experience, advantage Liverpool after Manchester City's struggles in the Premier League, and recent events in both College Football and the NFL. Plus travel stories and some recommendations for movies to watch on planes.

Eddie explains why no trip to the doctor is straightforward in France and why they might be overestimating your ability to read an MRI. But what does the Cowboys Thursday night win over the Giants mean for their respective seasons and would you rather be a GM or owner with Dak Prescott's contract or Daniel Jones' contract on the books. Plus all of our previews and predictions for the remainder of...