The Big Man Up Top

In this special extended episode, host Ed chats with Graham Daniels, General Director of Christians in Sport and Director at Cambridge United. Graham shares his journey from his playing career at Cardiff City and Cambridge United to his current roles. The conversation focuses on the importance of cultivating a purpose-based identity over a performance-based one, the challenges and rewards of being...

Joe is (mostly) away this week so Ed is joined by Producer Anthony and a special guest UCB1's Sarah Hine! This week we'll be covering Manchester City's thrilling 5-2 victory over Crystal Palace and Chelsea's ongoing struggles. We also touch on other key matches including Everton's win over Nottingham Forest, Liverpool's latest triumph, and Newcastle's impressive performance against Manchester Unit...

Welcome to another exciting episode of The Big Man Up Top Podcast! Today, Ed and Joe kick things off with the early relegation of Southampton and Liverpool's struggles to get over the line in the Prem. They touch on other key moments, including Brighton vs Palace, and Manchester United’s dull goalless draw with Manchester City. The duo also provides updates on the EFL, including Burnley's strong p...

Join Ed and Joe in the latest episode of The Big Man Up Top as they dive into the thrilling FA Cup quarterfinals, featuring intense matches like Bournemouth vs Man City and Preston North End vs Aston Villa. The duo also explore the rumours around Trent Alexander-Arnold's move to Real Madrid and its impact on Liverpool fans, discussing what is the best way to send off a player whose decided to leav...

Ed and Joe discuss the international break, focusing on England's underwhelming game against Albania and then looking at the other home nations & the the craziness of the Nations League Quarter Finals. They also have an in-depth conversation about brain injuries in sports, inspired by recent incidents and an enlightening interview with Olympic Gold Medalist rower James Cracknell and they explo...

In this episode of The Big Man Up Top, Joe doesn't want to talk about the League Cup final, with Newcastle's remarkable win over Liverpool ending a 70-year domestic trophy drought. They explore the reasons behind Newcastle's success and Liverpool's struggles. The discussion shifts to Manchester City's disappointing draw against Brighton and Nottingham Forest's dominant performance against Ipswich....

In this episode of 'The Big Man Up Top' podcast, Ed and Joe dive into a lively discussion about the business side of football, focusing on recent cost-cutting measures and redundancies at Manchester United. They also review this week's Premier League matches, including Nottingham Forest's surprising(?) win over Manchester City, and a dramatic Spurs vs. Bournemouth clash. The podcast also touches o...

It's latest episode of The Big Man Up Top podcast! Hosts Joe and Ed review the FA Cup fifth-round action and discuss everything from classic penalties to the controversial red cards, especially Matheus Cunha and Liam Roberts's dramatic send-offs. The episode also features a special interview with former rugby league player Allen Langham, who shares his journey from anger and violence to redemption...

Ed's back from his holiday and joins Joe for a jam-packed football discussion. They kick off with the latest Premier League action, including Arsenal's defeat and Liverpool's resurgence, as well as a thrilling 4-3 Newcastle vs. Forest game. They also delve into some key championship and league matches, with Burnley's impressive form and some odd sponsorship. Later in the episode, they explore the...

Ed is off on holiday this week, but UCB 1's Joel Brown has subbed in to join Joe for all this week's action. Manchester City's new hero, David Moyes' revitalisation of Everton, Chelsea's challenges, and the rest of the action is up for debate. Also on the show is an interview with Martin Bateman from the ministry Ambassadors Football, as he shares how football can act as a positive force within co...

Join Ed and Joe for another exciting episode of the Big Man Up Top Podcast! In this episode, we dive into the latest Premier League surprises, including Nottingham Forest's and Arsenal's big wins and the unexpected successes of Everton and Wolves. We also discuss transfer window rumors and completed moves, such as John Duran's controversial move to Al Nassr and Marcus Rashford's potential transfer...

Welcome to another episode of 'Big Man Up Top!' Join Ed and Joe as they discuss Spurs' latest struggles, Arsenal's gritty win at Wolves, Bournemouth's surprising victory over Nottingham Forest, and Manchester City's recent form. There's also a candid conversation about alcohol's impact on football with special guest Derek Jefferson, who played for Ipswich and Wolves in the 60's and 70's and has a...

In this episode of The Big Man Up Top Podcast, Ed and Joe dive into the exciting last-minute heroics of Liverpool's Darwin Nunez, discuss the sad passings of Manchester United legend Dennis Law and a fan at Portsmouth, and review some crucial Premier League and EFL matches. They also share insights on sharing your faith, featuring an inspiring interview with Graham Daniels from Christians In Sport...

Joe and Ed discuss the FA Cup 3rd Round in this week's episode, touching on the Mighty Tamworth F.C. and their long throw specialist. They talk about their precious FA Cup memories and ponder, what exactly is "the magic of the cup"? This leads on to a meaningful discussion about the idea of Tradition. Is it good to remember the past as "the good ol' days"? Or can nostalgia be unhelpful? Get in tou...

In this episode of The Big Man Up Top, Joe and Ed kick off by reflecting on recent Premier League matches and performances over the Christmas period, and dissect the Liverpool v Manchester United game. The guys then preview the FA Cup 3rd Round and the demise of Replays, which leads into an insightful interview with Graeme Mathie, Managing Director of Ayr United, who sheds light on the intricate d...

In this special extended episode, we dive deep into the incredible story of former Premier League striker turned pastor, Bruce Dyer. Starting his career at Watford and becoming the first million-pound teenager upon signing with Crystal Palace, Bruce shares intimate details about his early days, his career highlights, and the transition to faith that changed his life. Alongside his football memorie...

For this special episode, Ed and Joe are joined by Producer Anthony and UCB 1 presenters Joel Brown & Sarah Hine for The Big Man Up Top Christmas Quiz! Why not play along and let us know how you got on?

In this episode of The Big Man Up Top, hosts Ed and Joe dive into a thrilling weekend of football, starting with the Manchester United vs. Manchester City game and moving on to two significant managerial sackings. They also discuss Liverpool and Arsenal's dropped points and Chelsea's resurgence. The episode then transitions to the controversial awarding of the 2034 World Cup to Saudi Arabia, delvi...

In this episode of 'The Big Man Up Top' podcast, your hosts discuss a range of football topics including a round-up of Premier League, Championship, and other English football news. Their main focus, however, is the debate surrounding Marc Guéhi's decision to write 'I love Jesus' and 'Jesus loves you' on a rainbow armband, part of the Rainbow Laces campaign. They also touch upon Sam Morsi's refusa...

Join Joe and Ed for an engaging episode where they discuss the busy football schedule, key matches from the Championship, and delve into the crucial issue of increasing ticket prices affecting loyal fans. UCB2's Samuel Ball joins the guys in the studio and shares his insights as a season ticket holder at Port Vale and the broader relationship between football communities and club management.

Tune in this week as Joe and Ed dive into Manchester City's shocking performance, Steve Cooper's sacking, and the latest in the EFL and Premier League. We also tackle the surprising retirement of Swiss defender Silvan Wallner and explore the faith-based reasons behind his decision. Plus, a question from UCB1's Dave Tanner sparks a debate about just how much you can influence who your children supp...

The Big Man Up Top is back with another episode! Ed and Joe kick off with a lively discussion about England's promotion from League B to League A in the Nations League, the performance against Ireland and the overarching implications for the team. Plus, we round up action from League One and League Two, including Stockport County's triumph over Wrexham, and discuss the impact of the international...

Join hosts Joe and Ed in this episode of 'The Big Man Up Top' as they dive into the latest football action, discussing their favorite weekend moments, trivia, and emails from listeners. On the docket is the heated Steel City derby, highlights from the Premier League, Championship, League One, and League Two, and an inspiring interview with author and humanitarian Don Mullan on the role of football...

Ed and Joe are back to review an exciting weekend of football with bizarre goals in the FA cup, a conversation about great weekends of results, and Ed definitely predicts Forest to win the title. A special focus is given to grassroots girls' football, featuring an enlightening interview with former Chelsea and England goalkeeper Carly Telford. Carly shares her journey and discusses the challenges...

Join Joe and Ed on The Big Man Up Top Podcast as they dive into a weekend of exciting football action, recounting their experience at the Stoke City vs. Bristol City game, the sensational sacking of Eric Ten Hag, and the unexpected twists and turns of the Premier League. There's a discussion about second chances in football, with examples from managers like Unai Emery and players like Mo Salah, fo...