Is FIFA trying to ruin the World Cup?

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 learn a thing or two from Lane Kiffin and lean into the hate. Mbappe is embracing the haters after some bizarre quotes in a recent press conference. And College Football is back, with Michigan's controversial win over Western Michigan stealing the headlines.  And with the NFL season just around the corner, Frank and Eddie discuss the different approaches that the San Francisco 49ers and the LA Rams have taken ahead of their game in Melbourne, Australia. And Eddie shares some interesting quotes from Kyle Shanahan and Nick Bosa. 

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 action saw comfortable wins for Manchester City and Manchester United, but there are more warning signs for Spurs and Liverpool. 

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 behaviour during the World Cup is sufficient, especially as Argentina are looking for creative ways to offset their financial penalties. England cricket has once again been rocked by a drinking scandal, and Frank and Eddie look into some of the unofficial requirements for the NFL Hall of Fame. Plus, 'Ted Lasso' has chosen to focus on women's football in season 4, but are they doing a good job of making it look good? 

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 Nick Kyrgios is an unlikely future participant after he failed a drug test following cocaine usage. What does the future hold for the maverick Australian? Deshaun Watson has been named as the starting quarterback for the Browns, and both Frank and Eddie are stunned by how he has handled the backlash in Cleveland. And the San Francisco 49ers are once again in the news for the wrong reasons, but this time it is after their owner, Jed York, got himself arrested in Ohio during a prostitution sting. Plus, former co-host Sam might have a new nickname, and Frank is nearly caught up on 'From', but is the show intentionally frustrating viewers, or is it just not that good? 

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 season of 'Ted Lasso', Eddie enjoyed 'the Dink' more than expected, but has some strong thoughts on what is wrong with Christopher Nolan's 'The Odyssey'. 

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 decided to let a fan coordinate their script for their home opener, but will stick with the fans if the campaign goes well? Is Baker Mayfield right to be frustrated by his contract negotiations with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and were the 49ers right to bring Deebo Samuel back? Plus, Eddie thinks he's seen everything he needs to see about 'Obsession', but Frank thinks he's missing out. Will the final question from Celebrity Jeopardy stump Eddie? And is 'From' a better version of 'Lost'?  

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 started flying through 'From', and Eddie rewatched 'Armageddon' for the first time in a long time. 

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 to get free flight upgrades. Plus, why is Tom Brady getting involved with Logan Paul? And does it make sense to wear the same outfit every day? 

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 'From', and Eddie has some more complaints about parents on planes. 

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 by decisions that went against them in the England match? And were Switzerland denied a late penalty against Argentina? We then look ahead to the semifinals, including Mbappe's remarkable World Cup record, and a heated rivalry between Argentina and England that Eddie thinks is often misunderstood. Plus, Jannick Sinner wins Wimbledon again, and Eddie has a bone to pick with Stanley Tucci, Tom Holland, and Taylor Lewan.