Ted Lasso versus Stick

Tommy Fleetwood finally tasted victory on the PGA Tour, but should golfers really care about winning? Tottenham beat Manchester City 2-0 at the Etihad, and Eddie believes that City's performance might be enough to write them out of the Premier League title race.  Plus, Medvedev has another blow-up against Bonzi at the US Open, AI-generated stories are taking over sports news, and Frank is very optimistic about the New York Giants following an impressive NFL preseason.

Frank and Eddie break down all of the action from the opening weekend of the 2024/25 Premier League season. Manchester City, Liverpool, Arsenal, and Spurs all got off to winning starts, but should Arsenal be concerned by their lacklustre display against Manchester United? The big stories of the weekend came from Newcastle United and Brentford, where Alexander Isak and Yoane Wissa are desperately trying to force moves. Plus, Joe Flacco and Daniel Jones are named starters for Week 1 of the NFL season, but should Browns and Colts fans be happy with those decisions? And Eddie has another parenting question.    

Frank and Eddie start things off by getting to some listener feedback, but Eddie continues to have run-ins with disruptive children on planes and trains. Taylor Swift went on the New Heights podcast to announce her new album, but Eddie explains why he doesn't quite get the Taylor Swift height and is more concerned by Travis Kelce's hair.  Things then move on to the full preview of the 2025/26 Premier League Season. For the first time in podcast history, Eddie is predicting that Liverpool will defend their title and be crowned Premier League Champions this season, but can Chelsea, Arsenal, and Manchester City throw up a serious challenge? The promoted sides look set to struggle again, but Leeds United may have enough to survive at the expense of Wolves or Brentford. Plus, our bold predictions for the season, including Haaland, Manchester United, Tottenham, and Keith Andrews.

The podcast is back, but Eddie's Whoop isn't working, and Frank might have something to do with it. England and India finished up a thrilling series of Test Match Cricket, but how did England throw away the 5th test, and who's to blame for their 2nd innings collapse? Plus, should babies be allowed in first class on flights? Donald Trump has chosen an interesting selection of athletes and coaches for his MAFA council. And is season one of Stick better than Ted Lasso?

In this episode of The Big Chill Podcast, Frank and Eddie dive into the highs and lows of travel adventures. From the chaos of navigating LAX to lost luggage, Frank's recent journeys have been far from ideal. But did his team deliver at his hockey tournament, and how much longer can he keep playing?  Plus, what does winning the FIFA Club World Cup mean for Chelsea, and why does Eddie think that it is a more revealing loss for PSG than it was an encouraging sign for Chelsea. The Women's Euros are heating up, but are we set for some dream matchups between England, France, and Spain? And more details have come to light on the Malik Beasley NBA gambling scandal. 

Taro Daniel joins The Big Chill Podcast to talk about life as a professional tennis player. Taro speaks about the reality of life on the ATP Tour, including how much players outside of the top 50 actually make and the logistical challenges of a tennis career. He also goes into details about tennis academy life in Spain, the improvements in NCAA tennis, and sponsorships and gear. Plus, he sheds light on how players reacted to Jannik Sinner's positive drug tests, rule changes he would like to see, and if players are right to be upset with electronic line judges at Wimbledon.

The European heatwave has forced Eddie to finally give in and buy himself an air conditioning unit, but will it cool his apartment? The heat has been causing issues at Wimbledon, but was Taylor Fritz right to be upset that his first-round match was stopped by the curfew? And weather has been a factor at the FIFA Club World Cup, but Eddie thinks that Manchester City, Inter Milan, and some of the other big sides will be secretly pleased with their early exits.  Malik Beasley is the latest NBA player to be caught up in a betting scandal, but was the Detroit Pistons' player fixing games? Or just padding his stats? And did the end of 'The Rehearsal' season 2 live up to the early promise?   

A review of all things Royal Ascot 2025, including the weather, the winners and losers, and Vas' unique communication style. In the NFL, Aaron Rodgers has announced that this will be his last season, but what inspiration can Tyrese Haliburton draw from the Steelers quarterback when it comes to recovering from an Achilles injury? The Oklahoma City Thunder won the NBA title, but the big sports news of the week is Lyon being relegated from Ligue 1 after going into administration. What does this mean for the future of French football, and is this a sign of things to come?  Plus, Frank's bluff gets called by Delta as he finds himself downgraded, the Netflix documentary on the Oceangate disaster, and Eddie gets an inside-the-park home run on a bunt in his softball league. 

It's National Donut Day, but Eddie is afraid that public donut consumption might make it back to Frank. But how should he handle poor gym etiquette and an awkward sauna encounter? Ange Postecoglou is gone at Tottenham, but were Spurs right to get rid of a manager who delivered their first European success and got them back in the Champions League, even if the Premier League season was disastrous?  Plus, the Pittsburgh Steelers sign Aaron Rodgers, Kurts Adams Rozentals causes a splash in Olympic Canoeing with his OnlyFans, and the finals of Roland Garros serve up a tasty treat in both the men's and women's draws. 

PSG put in a dominant performance to beat Inter Milan 5-0 in the 2025 Champions League final, but has the aftermath in Paris tainted the celebrations? Eddie explains the damage to the city and why that may overshadow the good performances from Doué, Kvaratskhelia, Vitinha, and company.  Plus, JJ Watt insists on using mate when talking about Formula One, the Enhanced Games sets records that nobody cares about, and how much of 'The Rehearsal' is real?