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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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41:49

"It's Character Building" - UEFA Nations League,...

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2026/10/06

This week on the Big Man Up Top, Ed and Joe are taking a look at the UEFA Nations league especially the impressive performance England put up against Croatia in front of a reasonably upset away crowd of school children. Else where in the world, more tears are sure to follow as Messi retires from international Football in his final game for Argentina, the guys reminisce over his incredible career, and ask the question about how we find our Identity when things come to an end..?#UCB #Podcasts #Faith

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42:07

"The Biggest Footballing Story of All Time!" -...

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2026/09/29

This week on the Big Man Up Top, its moment we've all been waiting for, Manchester City are guilty of breaking Premier League fair play rules, and Ed, Joe and the Premier League think its an absolute SHAM! As we wait for the decisions to come in, Ed and Joe recap what has happened since the controversy fist arose in 2009! And what we think should happen next! Let us know your ideas in the comments!(This Episode was recorded before the new official Premier league statement released on Tuesday..

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54:52

"Go and have a Nap" - Winger Steamrollering, Shoddy...

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2026/09/22

Joe and Ed are back for another episode of The Big Man Up Top, unpacking Arsenal’s defeat to Brighton, asking whether Manchester City versus Sunderland really deserved to be called an ‘eight-goal thriller’, and reacting to the bizarre story involving Andros Townsend and a steamroller in Thailand. They’re also joined by Rev Sarah Guinness, Brentford’s chaplain and author of The Alternative Book of Discipleship, for a thought-provoking conversation about our endless drive to optimise our lives—and

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46:05

"It's Actually Quite Refreshing" - Pro Ref, The...

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2026/09/15

This week on the Big Man Up Top, we have been plagued by all manner of technical difficulties! Unfortunately the football doesn't stop when Joe breaks down on the M6, so neither will we! Especially when this weeks premier league action has given us so much to talk about, including the Manchester derby and the controversy that surrounds it, which resulted in 'Pro Ref' (as they are now called) admitting an error in their decisions! A rare occurrence... we're all for it! Let us know what you think:

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44:16

"They were actually exciting to watch!" - Arsenal's...

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2026/09/08

This week on the Big Man Up Top we are back in full swing! With the 3rd week of the premier league already behind us, Ed and Joe are excited to discuss some of the recent Premier Leagues highlights including Arsenals 'Champion' performance against Chelsea, Hulls impressive defensive playstyle and Manchester City's recent signing of Enzo Fernández. An Argentinian player with a notable reputation, Fernández declared his faith during his transfer to Manchester City, but does it change how view him? And

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12:02

A message on Big Church Festival | The Big Man Up Top

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2026/09/01

This week are taking the time to reflect on the tragic incident which occurred at Big Church Festival last weekend. We want to take the time to remember Pastor Robert Guanco who sadly lost his life at the festival on Friday. Instead of the usual football centered episode, we ask that you take the time to join us in prayer for the vast amount of people that have been affected by this devastating event, especially the 6 other people who were injured in the incident and the families surrounding

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37:53

"Something Needs Sorting!" - Spurs "not ready" for...

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2026/08/25

Injuries abound this week on the Big Man Up Top, as Joe nurses an early-season back problem, forcing him to record remotely. But don't worry, the lads are still chatting about the fantastic first week of Premier League action, touching on what it means to be "prepared", and, in the light of Kevin Keegan's passing, they take a look at what the Bible says about leaving a legacy. All that and more on this week's episode of The Big Man Up Top!Join in with our FPL League here:Name: The Big Man Up Top

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45:14

"This is just the start" - Betting sponsors removed...

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2026/08/18

Football has officially kicked off, and with some big news, as relating betting company's have been restricted from sponsoring team shirts for the 26/27 season! Ed and Joe have lots to say after the community shield, and ahead of the Premier League start, including their premier league predictions, which may be influencing their picks for the Big Man Up Top Fantasy League!Check it out here:Name: The Big Man Up Top Premiership Join Code: ctppf0Link:

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25:55

"We go again!" - Transfers, Burnout, and PFA Chair,...

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2026/08/11

Football is almost back! And Ed and Joe are admittedly not that ready to kick off a new season! Football just keeps coming, and if we are this worn out, how must the players feel? To remind ourselves we revisit an interview with Omar Beckles, Leyton Orient player and chair of the PFA, how his Christian faith shapes his leadership, and why fixture congestion and lack of consultation harm players’ physical health, wellbeing, and family life. Despite the shortness of this summer break, The Big Man Up

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19:23

"That was a miracle, wasn't it, Deb?" - ft. Deb...

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2026/08/04

This week on the Big Man Up Top, Ed and Joe taking a break and handing the episode over to Stat Matt! Matt has been to Portsmouth FC to interview Deb Smart on her incredible experience as the Pompey Women's team chaplain!

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20:19

" The love of money is the root of all evil" - FIFA,...

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2026/07/31

Suprise! We are back, after all that's been going on this week, we couldn't help but do a quick extra episode (rant) about the new FIFA investment plan that is stirring up the football world. Needless to say we just had to discuss it! Let us know your thoughts in the comments!

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21:26

"God is using footballers right now" - ft. Jesse...

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2026/07/28

This week Ed is joined by Jesse Bradley, a former professional goalkeeper who is now the chaplain at MLS Team the Seattle Sounders. Ed and Jesse have an awesome conversation about the growth of football in the US but more importantly the growth of faith within the game and how exciting this movement is in America and around the world! Find more from Jesse here: https://jessebradley.org/

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43:02

"A Win for Football!" - Two Finals, Two Winners and...

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2026/07/21

The World Cup is finished! Spain bring home the Trophy, and Argentina go home in defeat, but its how Argentina lost that has been making headlines this week, and Joe and Producer Tom are ready to talk about it! Where is Ed you ask? In the very heart of football itself... A Caravan site in North Wales, but don't worry he is communicating his live reaction via voice note, just like Larry Henry Jr who brings us his final update of the tournament! And we can't forget the most exciting match of the

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43:41

"The Trauma we all go through as England Fans" - The...

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2026/07/17

This week on the Big Man Up Golf! Ed and Tom are going through the 6 stages of grief after England's painful semi-final exit, beginning with denial! As Ed tries to start UCB's brand new Big Man Up Golf Podcast! With Joe stuck in Switzerland, Producer Tom has to step in to make sure we talk about the proper sport of football! Luckily Joe manages to keep in touch with some live reactions and Philly Larry joins us, for the last time, to give his two cents on the England Match and the upcoming

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45:08

"Get Spider-Cam on the plane!" - Snickometer Madness,...

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2026/07/14

This week Ed and Joe are discussing the Three Lions' most unlikely hero... The Spider-Cam! After England Vs Norway, what is the general census? Did England win fair and square, or did we just get lucky? Tuchel seemed to think so in a post match interview, but has English media taken his statement and used it to stir the pot? Can England stay united before the next challenge against old rivals Argentina? What does our Man in America, Larry Henry Jr think of England's Chances? All of these questions

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29:17

"The Bible doesn't cover conspiracy theories, does...

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2026/07/10

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59:13

"The greatest night in English football" - England...

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2026/07/07

Pffft, who needs 11 men on the pitch anyway? Big Dan Burns makes up for it just fine! As you can imagine, Ed and Joe are chomping at the bit to talk about Sunday's early morning England Victory against Mexico at the Azteca Stadium! And in this bumper episode, we do just that, and more as FIFA are up to their old tricks again! What does Larry Henry Jr, Our man in America, make of it?

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52:34

"Never in doubt!" - Knock out round madness, Kane's...

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2026/07/03

We weren't worried! Not for moment (Whew.) England make it past the first chaotic round of knock outs and Ed and Joe are raring to talk about it! Producer Tom is back, and so is Philly Larry brining us some reporting ahead of America's 250th anniversary match! All this and so much more on this weeks episode of the Big Man Up Top!

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49:09

"He's at every game!" - End of Group stage, England...

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2026/06/30

The Knockouts are here! And Ed and Joe can't wait, but how did the lads find the group stages? And how did England fair in their match against Panama? We could hardly keep up with all the games on TV, so how did Gianni Infantino seemingly make it in person to two matches at once? Can he teleport? Not joining the boys in the studio is Producer Tom, due to a couple of sniffles, but luckily Larry Henry Junior, our man in Philadelphia, is brining us the scoop ahead of America's semi quincentennial

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36:10

"This World Cups gone Weird!" - The Lions, The Witch...

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2026/06/26

This week Ed and Joe have fallen down a conspiracy Rabbit hole! Witchdoctors cursing Harry Kane and UFO's interrupting Scotland v Brazil?! This World cup has gotten proper weird... and we cant get enough! Joining the lads this week is UCB1's Helen Lea, who shares her experience working for FIFA TV at the 2014 Brazilian World Cup! And of course we get the scoop on the US from our man in America, Larry Henry Jr!(00:03:33) - FRZ 1 (00:06:16) - Dodgy Audio (00:06:20) - FRZ 2 (00:07:15) - Does he smell

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