The National Obsession

A podcast celebrating all that's great about football's National League, by two Torquay United fans - comedian Charlie Baker and talkSPORT's John Cadigan<hr /><p style="color: grey; font-size: 0.75em;"> Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color: grey;" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

Episode 299 - Adelaide or bust at Christmas

John in Australia Charlie in Oxfordshire still wanging on about his stolen bag. A Christmas journey. And do not ask Baz Ford about Baz Ball... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

12-20
35:41

Episode 298 - Keir Starmer remembers things

This week sees a new song for a Torquay United goalkeepers, Alan out and Alan in at Hampton, and Keir Starmer talking about football...It's Episode Two Hundred and Ninety Eight of the podcast all about life in football's National League, brought to you by two Torquay United fans, comedian Charlie Baker and talkSPORT's John Cadigan. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

12-05
33:37

Episode 297 - A Great Advert for the National League

This week sees Roger and Brian go Irish, Agent Alan Devonshire recalled from the field and new advertising slogans for the National League...It's Episode Two Hundred and Ninety Seven of the podcast all about life in football's National League, brought to you by two Torquay United fans, comedian Charlie Baker and talkSPORT's John Cadigan. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

11-28
37:25

Episode 296 - Dot Wotton's debut

This week sees Dot Wotton make her debut, John's had a scoop, Charlie's been telling his stories on other podcasts again and Agent Alan Devonshire returns...or does he?It's Episode Two Hundred and Ninety Six of the podcast all about life in football's National League, brought to you by two Torquay United fans, comedian Charlie Baker and talkSPORT's John Cadigan. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

11-20
37:10

Episode 295 - From Farnborough with Love

This week we spend Bonfire Night at the Saunders Transport Community Stadium, Farnborough, where Torquay United just happen to be playing.It's Episode Two Hundred and Ninety Five of the podcast all about life in football's National League, brought to you by two Torquay United fans, comedian Charlie Baker and talkSPORT's John Cadigan. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

11-06
30:27

Episode 294 - Dot Wotton

This week's spooky Halloween special sees Ivor Dewdney heading to Gateshead, CMat Worthington and who is Dot Wotton?It's Episode Two Hundred and Ninety Four of the podcast all about life in football's National League, brought to you by two Torquay United fans, comedian Charlie Baker and talkSPORT's John Cadigan. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

10-31
40:18

Episode 293 - I preferred the floodlights off, Brian

This week sees Roger and Brian take in the new floodlights at Plainmoor, La Grande Nationalo predicting the season with the clocks about the go back, and when is Storm Buckle hitting?It's Episode Two Hundred and Ninety Three of the podcast all about life in football's National League, brought to you by two Torquay United fans, comedian Charlie Baker and talkSPORT's John Cadigan. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

10-23
38:49

Episode 292 - Harry Potter goes to Trago Mills

This week sees smut and silliness on Radio Cornwall, smut and silliness in the world of sumo and what happened when Harry Potter filmed at Trago MillsIt's Episode Two Hundred and Ninety Two of the podcast all about life in football's National League, brought to you by two Torquay United fans, comedian Charlie Baker and talkSPORT's John Cadigan. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

10-16
39:52

Episode 291 - Scott, Lindsay, Chris, Todd, Andy, Carol

This week sees John in a Manchester prison, news from the Ray Mac, more from the golf club and a new group of friends make an appearanceIt's Episode Two Hundred and Ninety One of the podcast all about life in football's National League, brought to you by two Torquay United fans, comedian Charlie Baker and talkSPORT's John Cadigan. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

10-09
37:49

Episode 290 - Enterprise FM

This week sees Torquay correspondent Tom Diamond back on the pod, Larry McAvoy joins the golf club and we dip into Enterprise FM...It's Episode Two Hundred and Ninety of the podcast all about life in football's National League, brought to you by two Torquay United fans, comedian Charlie Baker and talkSPORT's John Cadigan. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

09-25
44:25

Episode 289 - John Pemberton and Johnny Wotton

This week sees 70s anarchist Johnny Wotton making his debut, John Pemberton's new job, tales of Donald Trump in Windsor and Roger and Brian taking on an impossible quiz.It's Episode Two Hundred and Eighty Nine of the podcast all about life in football's National League, brought to you by two Torquay United fans, comedian Charlie Baker and talkSPORT's John Cadigan. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

09-18
35:46

Episode 288 - Roger and Brian run ChatGPT

This week sees Roger and Brian running the internet, a complete run down of all the National League South news and loads of your lovely letters...It's Episode Two Hundred and Eighty Eight of the podcast all about life in football's National League, brought to you by two Torquay United fans, comedian Charlie Baker and talkSPORT's John Cadigan. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

09-11
42:23

Episode 287 - Live from The Beveree

This week sees us venture down to Hampton & Richmond to watch The Gulls take on The BeaversIt's Episode Two Hundred and Eighty Seven of the podcast all about life in football's National League, brought to you by two Torquay United fans, comedian Charlie Baker and talkSPORT's John Cadigan. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

09-04
42:23

Episode 286 - The Long Haired Loanee from Luton Town

This week features a comprehensive National League round up, the Play that Goes Wrong, Christy Moore, Jimmy Osmond, Non League Normans and your letters! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

08-28
44:53

Episode 285 - "And then John was sick!"

It's a brand new season of The National Obsession! This week, Charlie mankads a former England Test batsman, Tom Diamond takes Paul Mulhern's job, and Ivor Dewdney's still trying to get back from Tamworth... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

08-21
41:55

Episode 284 - New season, new Nat Obs pod

It's a brand new season of The National Obsession! And we're back, one week into the new season, with a new season preview, plus Roger and Brian, Donald Trump, Frank Spencer, JB Priestley and a whole load of other nonsense. Enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

08-14
39:29

Episode 283 - Is it time for Hemel (a) yet?

This week sees Baz Ford try and work out the NLS permutations, lots of sweating about Vanarameus, and what happened when we went to Plainmoor for the Weymouth game.It's Episode Two Hundred and Eighty Three of the podcast all about life in football's National League, brought to you by two Torquay United fans, comedian Charlie Baker and talkSPORT's John Cadigan. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

04-24
59:10

Episode 282 - The Court of the Normans

This week features Non League Normans having their day in court, Roger and Brian, Vanarameus and ukuleles...It's Episode Two Hundred and Eighty Two of the podcast all about life in football's National League, brought to you by two Torquay United fans, comedian Charlie Baker and talkSPORT's John Cadigan. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

04-10
37:26

Episode 281 - Paul Simon goes to Hornchurch

This week features Paul Simon in his old stomping ground, Bas Ford paying the ULEZ and a desperate plea to get us out of the National League South...It's Episode Two Hundred and Eighty of the podcast all about life in football's National League, brought to you by two Torquay United fans, comedian Charlie Baker and talkSPORT's John Cadigan. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

04-04
33:05

Episode 280 - The Darren Way

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03-27
36:42

Robert Walker

Excellent podcast! 5 out of 5!

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