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The Tapping Up Podcast
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The Tapping Up Podcast is on going series in which we talk (usually nonsense) about the major news in world football, MMA and boxing.
Episodes
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Ep129: Strickly Come Fighting
MMA drama, Premier League chaos and a heavyweight showdown! We’re talking Sean Strickland’s potential UFC exit, Scott Coker’s new MMA promotion, Leeds’ trip to Arsenal, a massive Liverpool vs Man City clash, and the long-awaited Fury vs Joshua fight. Plus, Joey Essex re-enters the boxing ring.…
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Double Tap: Shamchester City?
Manchester City have finally received their verdict on the 115 charges, with an independent commission finding them guilty of only 114 of them... But with City set to appeal, what happens next? We discuss the potential punishments, relegation, expulsion, trophy implications, possible criminal...
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Ep128: Benn There, Done That
This week, we discuss Leeds' flying start to the season, Chelsea's defensive disaster, England and Tuchel's 'controlled chaos' and the return of Millwall v West Ham. Plus Tom Aspinall vacating the UFC heavyweight title, Gable Steveson's controversial return and the latest Gaethje vs Topuria...
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The Tapping Cup FIFA World Cup 2026 Ep1: Tuch of Class
The World Cup is well underway, and we're back to break down all the biggest talking points from the opening round of matches. From the standout performances and surprise results to the biggest disappointments and controversial moments, we react to everything we've seen so far. We also discuss...
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The Tapping Cup FIFA World Cup 2026: Preview
The Tapping Cup is back! 🌍🏆 With the 2026 FIFA World Cup finally here, The Tapping Cup returns to the Tapping Up Podcast for another summer of international football. In this opening episode, we preview the tournament in full, discussing the favourites, dark horses, England's chances under…
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Ep124: Overhaa-led
This week, the lads dive into Manchester City taking top spot from Arsenal after 200+ days at the top, it's the FA Cup semi-final weekend, Fury calls out AJ (again) and what truly makes a samurai...? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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What If...Financial Fair Play Never Existed?
Welcome back to our bonus series, Tapping Up: What If, where we look back on some of the greatest moments or stories in sporting history and ask the question, what if? This week our attention turns to Financial Fair Play. A hinderance...or a safety net? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for...
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What If...VAR Existed Earlier?
Welcome back to our bonus series, Tapping Up: What If, where we look back on some of the greatest moments or stories in sporting history and ask the question, what if? This week we ask the question, what if VAR had existed earlier? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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What If…Steven Gerrard Didn't Slip?
Welcome to our brand new series, Tapping Up: What If, airing every Tuesday, where we look back on some of the greatest moments or stories in sporting history and ask the question, what if? This week we ask the question, what if Steven Gerrard didn't slip against Chelsea in 2014? Hosted on Acast....
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Ep123: The Money Shot
This week we break down Israel Adesanya’s loss to Joe Pyfer and what it means for his future, plus Alexa Grasso’s statement win at flyweight. In football, it’s an international break review, England’s underwhelming performances, and Italy missing out on another World Cup. There’s also a full FA…
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Double Tap: Mo Salah, No Problems
A tribute to Mo Salah and his sensational Liverpool career following this announcement he will be leaving at the end of the season. Ian discusses his insane stats, the highs and lows and his possible next career move... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Ep122: Point Taken?
This week we start with Lerone Murphy’s narrow loss to Movsar Evloev and the debate around scoring and point deductions. We also get into Tom Aspinall’s situation, with Eddie Hearn calling his UFC contract a “disgrace” and the wider issue of fighter pay. In football, Tottenham’s struggles…
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Ep121: Relegation Rumble
Four Premier League teams crash out of Europe while Liverpool shine, AFCON chaos rocks Senegal, and the relegation scrap is heating up. Plus, we dive into the White House UFC Freedom 250 card and John Fury’s fallout with Tyson. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Double Tap: Top Guns 4
Grant returns for the fourth edition of Top Guns to discuss both Arsenal and Liverpool's seasons to date. Will Arsenal bottle it again? Has Gyokeres been a success? Will Liverpool make the top 4? What has happened to Salah? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Ep120: Almost FC
Arsenal have done it again… or have they? We get into the psychology of pressure, why the final months of the season keep haunting them, and whether “bottling it” is lazy banter or a genuine mentality issue. Ronda Rousey is back but is it redemption, reinvention, or one last roll of the dice?…
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Ep119: Don't Cry For Me Cristiano
The lads break down a strange night at UFC 325, where Alexander Volkanovski defended his featherweight title but left more questions than answers about his legacy and the division’s direction. In football, we dive into the Premier League relegation battle, crunching the numbers behind West Ham’s...
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Ep118: Royal Rumble
We react to the fallout from UFC 234 and look ahead to what’s on the line at UFC 235, take stock of the latest twists in the Premier League title race, and dive into a thrilling final week of the Champions League group stage. Plus, we discuss Tyson Fury’s entirely unsurprising decision to...
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A Tapping Up Christmas: The 5 Biggest Winners of 2025
Winning isn’t always about lifting a trophy but in 2025, some did that and more. In this episode, we celebrate the five biggest success stories across football, MMA and boxing, looking beyond the surface to understand what made these wins truly meaningful. These aren’t just dominant performances,...
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A Tapping Up Christmas: The 5 Biggest Losers of 2025
2025 gave us unforgettable moments but not everyone walked away better for it. In this special episode, we take a hard look at the five biggest fallers across football, MMA and boxing. Not just bad results, but collapsed seasons, derailed careers and entire systems that failed under pressure.…
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Double Tap: Jake Paul v Anthony Joshua
This weekend, a former two-time heavyweight champion of the world steps into the ring with a man most people still see as a YouTube star. Anthony Joshua vs Jake Paul isn’t just a fight - it’s a moment that forces boxing to look in the mirror. In this episode, we break down the madness behind one…
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The Bonnar Segment: TUF1 - Bonnar v Griffin 1
Welcome to The Bonnar Segment! Named in honour of the late Stephan Bonnar, TBS is a bonus series where we revisit and review the most iconic fights in UFC history. From legendary rivalries to unforgettable performances, each episode breaks down the moments that defined the sport and the warriors...
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Ep117: Eye-Opening
This week we preview UFC 323, break down Whittaker’s Matchroom debut and what it signals next, and round up the latest Premier League action - including a Leeds win, Liverpool’s slip, and Manchester City continuing to entertain. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Double Tap: Will Slot be Walking Alone?
Special Double Tap edition with Ian flying solo discussing Liverpool's current woes and will Arne Slot be sacked? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Ep116: Family Feud
This week, the lads discuss the hugely anticipated rematch between Chris Eubank Jr and Connor Benn, a massive card at UFC322 and begrudgingly talk about the latest football results... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Ep115: Bee Sting
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…
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Ep114: "Tilting The Horn"
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...
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Double Tap: The 3pm Blackout
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...
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Ep113: Forest Gump’d
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...
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Ep112: Bright Ideas
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...
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Double Tap: Summer 2025 Transfer Window
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...
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Ep111: Grim Reality
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...
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Ep110: Eze Lover
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.
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Ep109: Mystic Meat
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...
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Ep108: The Greatest Asterisk of All Time
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.
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Ep107: Intimacy Lessons
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.
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Ep106: El Clownico
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...
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Ep105: Champing At The Bit
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.
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Ep104: Padel the Baddy
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.
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Ep103: Don't Look Back Elanga
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.
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Ep102: A Lesson In Neologism
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.
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Ep101: Global Retirement League
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.
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Double Tap: The January 2025 Transfer Window
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.
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Ep100: 100th Episode Special!
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.
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Ep99: EFL on the Shelf
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.
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Ep98: Behind Enemy Lines
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.
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Ep97: Darragh Derby Blow
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.
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Ep96: Football Focus
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.
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Ep95: A-Paul-ing Netflix
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.
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Double Tap: David Coote's Klopp Strop
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.
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Ep94: Mike Drop
Are we at the end of the line for UFC's GOAT Jon Jones, an unexpected mix up means we have Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson to look forward to this weekend and, after 4 straight losses, just what is going on at Manchester City? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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