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The Big Man Up Top

The Big Man Up Top is the podcast where football meets faith! Hosted by Liverpool fan Joe and Stoke supporter Ed, this series dives into the latest football action while exploring how their Christian faith impacts their lives as passionate football fans.Each week Joe and Ed bring you light-hearted debates, engaging football trivia, and fun takes on the latest football news and matches. But The Big Man Up Top isn"t just about the game. It"s about the people in and around football whose faith has

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32:28

"We Should All Imagine We Have a Child Watching Us" -...

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2024/10/08

It's just Ed and Joe this week, as they discuss the impact of players moving from Arsenal to Fulham, Chelsea's chances in the title race and football fan behaviour from a perspective of personal responsibility. There's also chat on memorable comebacks and goalkeeper bloopers after an eventful Sunderland vs Leeds tie.(00:04:20) - CORRESPONDENCE (00:08:57) - MAN CITY FULHAM (00:12:15) - MEMORABLE COMEBACKS (00:24:30) - GOALKEEPING HOWLERS (00:29:45) - TRIVIA

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34:44

"What Makes a Club Big Six?" - Chelsea, Navigating...

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2024/10/01

In this episode of 'The Big Man Up Top,' hosts Joe and Ed, along with guest Joel Brown from UCB 1, discuss the ups and downs of Premier League football, focusing on Chelsea's and Manchester United's recent performances and long-term expectations. They delve into the challenges both clubs face, the effects of high expectations, and financial investments. The episode also features chat about Premier League results, and how faith can provide perspective amid the ebb and flow of football

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34:48

"How Ethical is That?" - City vs Arsenal, Biting,...

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2024/09/24

In this episode of The Big Man Up Top we start with the big match up top, as Joe and Ed delve into the controversy of Man City vs. Arsenal, then discuss bizarre incidents of biting in football, and ponder the most memorable disallowed goals, Aston Villa vs. Wolves, and the start of the WSL.With the upcoming Manchester City vs. Newcastle United game there's also a deep discussion about sportswashing and an insightful interview with Graeme Mathie, Managing Director of Ayr United, on the ethical

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32:42

"Is it worth it?" "It's always worth it." - Scrappy...

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2024/09/17

In this episode of The Big Man Up Top, the hosts dive into the best 'bundled' goals of the weekend, reflect on Liverpool’s disappointing performance against Nottingham Forest, and the recurring issues at Everton. They touch on Manchester United’s away win against Southampton and the unique occurrence of Arsenal being likened to Tony Pulis' Stoke.We also hear a heartfelt guest segment with superfan Morgan Nock, who shares his unique journey of following Livingston FC from the West Midlands and

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33:06

"You can't be a big footballer without the fame" -...

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2024/09/10

In this episode, Ed and Joe dive into a lively discussion about the international break, analyzing key matches like Portugal vs. Scotland and highlighting standout performances from players like Cristiano Ronaldo and Angus Gunn. They also touch on the fate of Barrow's goalkeeper decisions, the resurgence of old-school Premier League managers, and predict the next generation of 'break glass for emergency' managers.Our guest this week is Warren Evans, CEO of Sports Chaplaincy UK, who provides insights

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32:34

Are you a booer? - Discussing criticism in the game...

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2024/09/03

In this episode of 'The Big Man Up Top,' Ed and Joe discuss Liverpool's triumphant weekend and Manchester United's struggles, along with Everton's dramatic collapse against Bournemouth. The pair also examine the importance of set-piece coaches and debate their significance in the modern game.Ed interviews American journalist Larry Henry about the relationship between football criticism and faith, exploring how to balance truthful reporting while focusing on building people up, leading onto a further

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31:06

"We have something that can't be found elsewhere" -...

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2024/08/27

Join Ed and Joe in this episode of 'The Big Man Up Top' as they navigate through a lively discussion about recent weekend football highlights. The duo reminisces about the legacy of former England manager Sven-Goran Eriksson and touch on the growing media attention around Wrexham, compared to Stockport County.Inspired by the second half of their interview with John Bostock, there's an insightful conversation about social media's impact on mental health and building faith communities online. Don't

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31:20

"It's a Fresh Start" - John Bostock, New Managers &...

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2024/08/20

In this episode of 'The Big Man Up Top' podcast, hosts Joe and Ed revel in the return of football, particularly the Premier League. They discuss the season's uninspired start, comedy defense moments, whether the league's new managers actually look like managers, and predictions for an upcoming game.The highlight is a profound two-part interview with footballer John Bostock, previously of Crystal Palace, Spurs and Notts County, covering his recent move to Solihull Moors, balancing career and faith,

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31:47

Faith, Hope & Football - It's A New Season!

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2024/08/14

In the debut episode of 'The Big Man Up Top' podcast, hosts Ed and Joe introduce themselves as passionate football fans who are also Christians, aiming to explore how their faith intersects with their love for the sport. They discuss their teams, Stoke and Liverpool, share their thoughts on recent football events like the Community Shield and Preston's managerial change, and delve into deeper topics like hope, both in football and life.The guest this week is Luke Sharp of !Audacious Church, who goes

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Coming Soon... The Big Man Up Top!

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2024/07/18

Welcome to "The Big Man Up Top," where football and faith come together.Join us as we dive into the latest football action and chat about how our faith impacts our lives as football fans. Tune in each week to hear light-hearted debates, football trivia, and fun takes on the latest football news and matches.We hear from people in and around the game about how their faith has influenced their football journeys and changed their lives."The Big Man Up Top"—where football meets faith. Listen now on UCB

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