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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best The Next Big Thing episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to The Next Big Thing for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite The Next Big Thing episode by adding your comments to the episode page.
Wolves' Owen Otasowie
The Next Big Thing
11/16/20 • 19 min
Wolves have transformed under the guidance of manager Nuno Espirito Santo, going from middling men in the Championship to top half contenders in the Premier League. Now their Academy is starting to turn heads with the likes of Morgan Gibbs-White and Max Kilman impressing on the domestic stage. Next in line is the USMNT's latest recruit, Owen Otasowie but will he be given a chance to shine in Nuno's system?
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Chelsea's Lewis Bate
The Next Big Thing
11/09/20 • 18 min
Chelsea's Academy is brimming with talent, and they're getting more chances than ever before to make the step up to the Blues first team. So under the guidance of Frank Lampard and Jody Morris, can midfielder Lewis Bate make the grade?
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West Ham’s Nathan Holland
The Next Big Thing
11/02/20 • 19 min
There aren’t many places prouder of their reputation as producers of young talent than West Ham. But they haven’t actually produced much young talent, Declan Rice aside, in recent years, and when one did emerge in the shape of Grady Diangana, he was sold. Can winger Nathan Holland break through?
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Aston Villa's Jacob Ramsey
The Next Big Thing
10/26/20 • 16 min
Aston Villa have started the season superbly, led by one of their own, Jack Grealish. But Grealish is the only academy product to have established himself in the first-team in the last decade or so: could Jacob Ramsey, another local lad, be the next to finally break through?
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Newcastle United’s Elliot Anderson
The Next Big Thing
12/14/20 • 21 min
Newcastle United’s history is littered with local legends who thrilled the home crowd, but in recent years the flow of exciting talent has dried up a little. However, there’s an 18-year-old on the fringes of the first-team that could change all that: will Elliot Anderson be the Gallowgate End’s new hero?
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Borussia Dortmund's Youssoufa Moukoko
The Next Big Thing
12/07/20 • 21 min
Borussia Dortmund's roster is filled with young superstars: Gio Reyna, Jude Bellingham, Erling Haaland, and Jadon Sancho. But there's a new kid on the block, and he's the youngest ever to appear in the Bundesliga. The question is, can Youssoufa Moukoko and Dortmund handle the already massive hype around him and ensure that he develops into the player he looks destined to be?
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Manchester City's Lauren Hemp
The Next Big Thing
11/23/20 • 18 min
The Women's Super League is continuing to grow and, as a result, attracts some of the biggest names in women's football. While Manchester City might have World Cup winners in their squad, they continue to push through young English talent. Recently the likes of 21 year olds Georgia Stanway and goalkeeper Ellie Roebuck have become regular first team players, but now it's 20 year old Lauren Hemp who's looking to cement her place at the top.
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Arsenal's Emile Smith Rowe
The Next Big Thing
10/19/20 • 20 min
Arsenal have some exciting youngsters already in their first-team, but the next in line is a forward who isn’t your typical footballer. Could Emile Smith Rowe be the Serge Gnabry that Arsenal don’t let slip through their fingers?
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Leeds United's Stuart McKinstry
The Next Big Thing
10/12/20 • 16 min
Back in Don Revie's day, Leeds United were renowned for their ability to spot young Scottish talent. Stuart McKinstry is a player for the future, but he's also a blast from the past.
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Manchester's Charlie McNeil
The Next Big Thing
10/05/20 • 19 min
In 2013 Charlie McNeil left the Manchester United Academy to move across town to Manchester City. Six years and 600 goals later, he’s going back. So who is he? Why is he shuttling between the two clubs? And does he have a better chance of making it at United than he did at City?
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FAQ
How many episodes does The Next Big Thing have?
The Next Big Thing currently has 13 episodes available.
What topics does The Next Big Thing cover?
The podcast is about News, Podcasts, Sports, Soccer and Sports News.
What is the most popular episode on The Next Big Thing?
The episode title 'Newcastle United’s Elliot Anderson' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on The Next Big Thing?
The average episode length on The Next Big Thing is 18 minutes.
How often are episodes of The Next Big Thing released?
Episodes of The Next Big Thing are typically released every 7 days.
When was the first episode of The Next Big Thing?
The first episode of The Next Big Thing was released on Sep 24, 2020.
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