The Big Brilla Podcast

The Big Brilla Podcast

The Number 1 Mississippi Brilla FC Podcast hosted by Robert Chapman.

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June 27, 2025 21 mins

In this episode of the Big Brilla Podcast I speak with MS Brilla FC's VP of Operations Scott Taylor about how he and the Brilla crew make it all seem to go smoothly.  

The Big Brilla Podcast is the No. 1 Mississippi Brilla FC podcast in the world and is a proud Community Studio Podcast. 

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In this episode of the Big Brilla Podcast we hear from Will Nations on his thoughts from the home match against Red River. I also had the chance to talk to USL Social Media Manager and former Brilla FC intern Datti Jinkiri on his soccer career, his time with Brilla, his work with USL and those who have invested in him. 

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In this episode of the Big Brilla Podcast we look into Mississippi Brilla FC's trip through Texas. I had a chance to talk with veteran GK Sebastian Conlon and even ran into General Manager Rusty Bryant. 

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Mississippi Brilla FC travels to Texas to take on the McKinney Chupacabras on May 29 at 7:30pm and will then visit the Denton Diablos on May 31. Here's a preview of these two Texas clubs, both new to the USL2. 

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Welcome to the first episode of the 2025 season. Mississippi Brilla FC hosted Hattiesburg FC and Louisiana Krewe to kick off this USL-2 Season. 

We have a word from Coach Mike Azira and a Run In with General Manager Rusty Bryant. 

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May 21, 2024 15 mins

Join Logan Bryant and Sebastian Conlon as they talk about the impact of Mississippi Brilla. See Brilla’s impact as we explore Sebastians deep connection to Brilla and the pivotal moments that shaped his career, and the role his faith played in guiding his decisions both on and off the field. Sebastion’s encouraging story shows how his spiritual beliefs have become a cornerstone in overcoming challenges. See how Mississippi Brilla i...

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Join Rusty and Logan as they explore Elliot's experiences growing up in Clinton, where his passion for soccer first started. Rimmer talks about the challenges of balancing sports and spirituality, and the moments of triumph and adversity on and off the field. This interview uncovers the profound impact of Elliot's unwavering faith that has inspired those around him both on and off the field.

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Join Rusty and Logan as they sit down with local legend Thomas Bobo. Coach Bobo has been a pivotal figure in the Clinton soccer community since its inception, and he shares his inspirational journey of faith intertwined with his passion for the beautiful game.

Listeners will hear Coach Bobo's experiences as both a player and coach, hearing firsthand accounts of how soccer provided a platform for him to share his faith with teammate...

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Local legend Luke Bryant talks about his soccer upbringing and how it ultimately landed him at Davidson college. Luke then takes us down the spiritual path he had to walk in order to find community outside of his local spot. Listen in for the inspiring interview of how Luke used Faith and Futbol to bring others to Christ. 

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Clinton High School senior, Cooper Holmes, talks about the soccer journey she has taken to reach the college level. From competing in the youth club national tournament to winning the high school state championship, Cooper has an impressive soccer resume that most kids only dream about. But life is about so much more than soccer to Cooper. Listen in on how a period of "wilderness wandering" strengthened her faith so that she could ...

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Rusty and Logan sit down with Ayden Von Essen and discuss all things soccer from the "Land Down Under." From Australia to college in the states, Von shares the ups and downs of an international soccer player trying to follow his dreams in America. He recounts the impact his summer with Mississippi Brilla FC had on his soccer development and his faith journey. His inspirational story is still being written as he reveals his upcoming...

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The lessons you learn from futbol do not go away once you're done playing. Nick Rieple, the former Penn State University standout, sits down and tells his story of how soccer has impacted his life even once done playing. Although his spiritual journey and soccer journey are not perfect, they are very realistic and relatable for many people. Tune in for the inspiring conversation with "Rieps."

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March 25, 2024 28 mins

Brilla's assistant coach, Jordan Parron, sits down with Rusty and Logan to discuss his soccer and faith upbringings and how they have influenced his life on and off the field. Jordan is originally from Brandon, Mississippi and is currently the assistant coach at Jones Community College in Ellisville, Mississippi. He now has joined the Brilla coaching staff to advance his coaching career in his home state. 

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In this episode of the Faith and Futbol podcast, hosts Rusty and Logan Bryant share the inspiring journey of Lucas Almeida, a Brazilian-born soccer player turned coach who has seamlessly intertwined his faith with his love for the beautiful game. From his humble beginnings in Brazil to his collegiate soccer career at Oklahoma Wesleyan University and Mississippi Brilla FC, Lucas shares the pivotal moments that shaped his...

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Rusty and Logan sit down with Lucas Paulini to discuss his futbol journey from Argentina to the competitive fields of college and professional soccer in America. Paulini carved his path through the ranks of Mississippi Brilla and onto the professional stage with the Atlanta Silverbacks and Richmond Kickers.

Now, as an assistant coach at VCU, where he also finished his college career, Lucas shares the profound ways in which his fait...

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February 26, 2024 35 mins

Rusty and Logan sit down with professional soccer player and friend, Jordan Skelton. They discuss how Jordan hit an all time high, then an all time low. This caused him to search for something more meaningful than just soccer. Tune in for the inspiring story of Jordan Skelton and the impact he is making on those around him through the beautiful game.

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February 14, 2024 29 mins

As Logan's high school soccer career comes to an end, he takes a look back at all of the life lessons he can take away from the beautiful game and apply it to his daily life. Join us as we give insight on combining your faith with the platform YOU have been given.

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February 14, 2024 23 mins

Rusty and Logan share the vision behind the Faith and Futbol podcast. Listen in on the story that led to the beginning of Brilla Soccer Ministries in 1996. Through Brilla, many lives have been impacted as faith and futbol intersect.

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