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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 influenced their journeys and changed their lives. Hear inspiring stories from players, coaches, fans and those in the media who share how their faith has shaped their experiences on and off the pitch. The Big Man Up Top; where football and faith come together. Coming soon to UCB Player, or wherever you get your podcasts. Brought to you by UCB.
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Signup to Generate a PitchThe 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.
The Big Man Up Top is hosted by UCB. The show has published 129 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include ""Manchester Derby in the Championship?" - United in Crisis, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia & The Ballon d'Or" (27 October 2026, 44 minutes), ""Let's not hold onto shame" - Title contending Seagulls, Pierre Sage and the feeling of Shame" (20 October 2026, 42 minutes), and ""It's not just sour grapes" - Manchester City, Tonda Eckert and What the Bible sees as Justice" (13 October 2026, 45 minutes).
The Big Man Up Top publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 39 minutes across 129 episodes.
Booking probability for The Big Man Up Top is 35%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. The Big Man Up Top requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. The Big Man Up Top's contact route on record: verified email.
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UCB hosts The Big Man Up Top, a sports podcast with 129 episodes published.
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With Ed away, Joe and Producer Tom are running wild on last weekend's Premier League action, especially with Manchester Utd's 0-3 loss to Bournemouth, which saw Old Trafford erupt in applause and singing for Manager...
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This week Ed and Joe are thrilled to be talking about the premier league, especially after last weekends incredible games, the most noticeable of which was Brighton vs Crystal Palace! A game which featured 5 goals, one...
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The Premier League is back! And its of too an impeccable re-start! But with Man City's fate still undecided Ed and Joe are asking the questions on what the Bible says about justice? Especially keeping in mind the...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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former pro soccer player, pastor, chaplain to the Seattle Sounders, Seattle Grace Community Church
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Former President & Current Director of Strategic Initiatives, Tai Chi, Qi Gong & Taoist Academy
BIM Section Head -Ireland Operations, Our Little Secret
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