The Tapping Up Podcast

A weekend of chaos and drama. Aspinall vs Gane ends in a no-contest, Burnley snatch a 95th-minute Premier League winner, Arsenal become title favourites, Liverpool remain consistently inconsistent and Fabio Wardley scores a career-defining stoppage over Joseph Parker. Late goals, big statements and drama - sport at its best, and worst! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week’s episode, was #UFCPerth one of the worst UFC cards ever? We also talk about the shock KO that stopped “The Murderer” in his tracks. Over in the Premier League, we cover the late drama for both Leeds United and Liverpool, and ask the question: just how much worse can it get for Manchester United? Finally, we turn to boxing – is Terence Crawford cementing himself as one of the true mod...

Daryl flies solo in this Double Tap bonus episode, diving into the 3PM blackout . He breaks down its history, debates, and impact on lower-league clubs and shares his take on how football can respect tradition without being held hostage by it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We dive into the blockbuster Canelo vs Crawford showdown, breaking down how each fighter can win and what’s at stake, before turning to Nottingham Forest’s latest drama as Nuno Espírito Santo is sacked despite a historic season, with fiery owner Evangelos Marinakis replacing him with Ange Postecoglou. We also reflect on UFC fan favourite Paul Craig’s retirement and debate the controversial “Enhanc...

In this week’s episode, we kick things off by planning a massive trip to the Rugby League Grand Final, but we’re not doing it regular… we’re talking hospitality seats, behind-the-scenes vibes, and making a proper day of it. We also dive into the upcoming UFC Fight Night, breaking down the key matchups, potential fight of the night picks, and what fans should be watching out for this weekend. Then...

The 2025 Premier League summer transfer window is officially closed - and we’re breaking it all down! In this episode, we dive into Liverpool’s record-breaking spend, the huge move for Alexander Isak finally happening, and (surprise, surprise) how Chelsea might be bending the rules again . We highlight the biggest winners and losers, the smartest signings, and which teams now look ready to challen...

Some huge fight announcements this week as the main event of UFC 322 will see Jack Della Maddalena put the welterweight title on the line against former lightweight champ Islam Makhachev in MSG, while the highly anticipated super-fight for the women’s flyweight title is set for the co-main event with Valentina Shevchenko defending against Zhang Weili, who vacated her strawweight belt in lieu of th...

Khamzat Chimaev reaches the summit to become the new UFC Middleweight Champion, the Premier League season begins, transfer sagas rumble on and Jake Paul is fighting Tank?! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, we dive into Conor McGregor’s latest scandal involving explicit photos, discuss the biggest football transfer moves, and break down the highly anticipated Usyk vs. Dubois fight—will Usyk continue his reign, or is Dubois ready to make a statement?  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jon 'Bones' Jones retires and finally vacates the UFC heavyweight title, but is he really the greatest of all time? Plus, the lads discuss their Premier League team of the season and Jake Paul is at it again... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After a short holiday in the most British Spanish town in the world, Daryl is back to tell his stories of Benidorm. The lads discuss all 3 recent football finals and the recent announcements of summer PPVs in the UFC. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is how it feels to be champions! As both Liverpool and Leeds are confirmed as title winners, the lads discuss what comes next, whether Arteta has failed, a European final between the 4th and 5th worst Premier League teams and Jack Della Maddalena becoming UFC Welterweight champion. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Liverpool are crowned champions, Leeds United are promoted (title pending) and the lads are FINALLY happy (for one episode at least). Plus run downs of Eubank Jr vs Benn, Garry vs Prates and Usyk vs Dubois 2 is announced. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ian picks up a new sport, Paddy Pimblett proves his top 10 credentials, Leeds and Burnley are on the verge and will Ben Whittaker shrug off the 'Quittaker' mantle? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

There's a new era on the horizon for the UFC's featherweight division, it's crunch time in the football season and Joseph Parker is set to have his heavyweight title shot put on hold again. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The boys preview UFC 313, make up a few new words, discuss the new TKO boxing league backed by the Saudi General Entertainment Authority and whether Mo Salah is the best player on the planet currently. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The lads talk the 'greatest fight card of the century', a recent UFC title vacation, Daryl raves about *missed* last minute winners and who would win in a fight, two professional fighters or three OnlyFans models... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Another transfer window comes to an end and so the lads take a look at the biggest signings, the most surprising signings and Ian's transfer knowledge is questioned. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We've reached the centenary (no, we don't know how either)! In the 100th episode special, we reflect on our highlights, have special guests, answer your questions and battle through technical difficulties... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! As we head into 2025, both Liverpool and Leeds sit at the top of their respective trees, we decided our fighters of the year and discuss the fallout from Fury v Usyk 2. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

UFC310 reviewed, Saudi Arabia finally gets their World Cup, and Ian sees what life is like on the other side of Elland Road Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Merseyside Derby is cancelled due to safety concerns caused by Storm Darragh, UFC310 is upon us and Till head-kicks the Fury fight into oblivion! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're light in the world of MMA and boxing this week and so we're going heavy on football news! With both Leeds and Liverpool sitting top of their respective Leeds, we have a very happy duo this week... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The international break finally ends (there isn't another until March 2025!), Paul vs Tyson disappoints and Tom Aspinall is finally lined up for greatness. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The boys discuss the widely circulated video appearing to show Premier League referee David Coote making derogatory comments about Liverpool and their former manager Jurgen Klopp. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.