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Hosted by Charlie Baker & John Cadigan · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 314 episodes
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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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Charlie Baker & John Cadigan hosts The National Obsession, a sports show with 314 episodes published.
We're back for a new National League season! With a full preview of nearly all the divisions, and plenty of musical nonsense to kick us off, what more could you want? It's Episode Three Hundred and Twelve of the podcast
It's time for some group therapy. It'll be good for us. Come along and listen to the full story of how the day unfolded at Hornchurch v Torquay on Saturday. It's Episode Three Hundred and Eleven of the podcast all about
This week features Roger and Brian at the Plainmoor watchalong, John Pemberton's Hantavirus cruise, and all the build-up to the National League South playoff final - which just happens to feature Torquay (and Hornchurch)
This week features Jimmy Ball singing showtunes, why there's too many podcasts and Charlie throwing up whilst dressed as a giant tick. It's Episode Three Hundred and Nine of the podcast all about life in football's Natio
This week features more Jimmy Ball impressions, more Bruce Forsyth impressions, and the advantage of Reece Evans having a big neck. It's Episode Three Hundred and Eight of the podcast all about life in football's Nationa
This week features Ireland misery, the first impressions of Jimmy Ball and Roger and Brian meet the Dorking manager! It's Episode Three Hundred and Seven of the podcast all about life in football's National League, broug
This week features an Irish singsong, Neil Warnock singing Talking Heads and reaction to the appointment of Jimmy Ball! It's Episode Three Hundred and Six of the podcast all about life in football's National League, brou
The last time we spoke, Paul Wotton was in charge, Torquay hadn't lost 5-0 to Chelmsford and Neil Warnock hadn't managed the Gulls since 1993. All that has now changed and we discuss it all! It's Episode Three Hundred an
This week features Malloys in Babbacombe, why the National League South is absolutely pointless and the Mystery Donor who gave Torquay 7k is revealed... It's Episode Three Hundred and Four of the podcast all about life i
This week we're back in Cornwall with a live cross to Jewsons in St Austell, Bruce Forsyth features heavily (again) and what would you rather do than go to Hemel v Dover? It's Episode Three Hundred and Three of the podca
This week sees a big store opening in Cornwall, John Pemberton gets another new job, and Ray and Dave look forward to Valentine's Day... It's Episode Three Hundred and Two of the podcast all about life in football's Nati
We're back with every football dressing room banter ever, Charlie's proctologist story and a song from Ray Duffy... It's Episode Three Hundred and One of the podcast all about life in football's National League, brought
This week sees us mark another milestone episode with a big special guest - Leroy Rosenior! It's Episode Three Hundred of the podcast all about life in football's National League, brought to you by two Torquay United fan
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.
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'
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 foo
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 podc
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 footbal
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, b
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
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