Who hosts The National Obsession?

The National Obsession is hosted by Charlie Baker & John Cadigan. They have published 319 episodes. The show covers sports.

What has The National Obsession covered recently?

Recent episodes include "Episode 318 - Nonna League Normans", "Episode 317 - The Milestone Project", and "Episode 316 - Someone FC". The latest went out on 24 Sep 2026 and ran about 36 minutes. Reading two or three of these before pitching is the fastest way to see what the show actually books.

How often does The National Obsession publish?

The National Obsession publishes every couple of weeks, a median of 14 days between episodes. Episodes average about 36 minutes. The back catalogue stands at 319 episodes. A show on this cadence plans ahead, so pitch earlier rather than closer to the date you want.

How hard is it to get booked on The National Obsession?

For The National Obsession, Booking Probability sits at 37/100, Listen Score at 35/100, and the guest bar is around 80/100. The show has not signalled guest openness recently, which raises the bar on relevance. A verified contact is on file.

Who should pitch The National Obsession?

The National Obsession covers football, national league, fan community, fan culture, so guests who can speak to those specifically fit best. Lead with a specific result you can describe in numbers rather than a job title, and tie it to something the show has already covered.

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The National Obsession

Hosted by Charlie Baker & John Cadigan · sports · EN · 319 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.

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What is The National Obsession?

The National Obsession is a sports podcast hosted by Charlie Baker & John Cadigan, with 319 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

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Charlie Baker & John Cadigan hosts The National Obsession, a sports show with 319 episodes published.

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The National Obsession
Episode 318 - Nonna League Normans
Sep 24, 202636 min
We're back! John has been in Italy and Charlie has been on Live at the Apollo. We return with Nonna League Normans, Mike and Sue Casa, and recollections of a Plainmoor 'Last Post'... It's Episode Three Hundred and Eighteen 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.
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Episode 317 - The Milestone Project
Sep 10, 202636 min
This week - we're back at the golf club with Tony Lee and Ken Charles, Ivor Dewdney brings big news from Truro and there's a Focus On...AFC Stoneham It's Episode Three Hundred and Seventeen 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.
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Episode 316 - Someone FC
Sep 3, 202644 min
This week - it's disaster for Torquay United, the Normans are having a field day, Rogalski is back with a second episode and do it/don't to it makes its debut... It's Episode Three Hundred and Sixteen 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.
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Episode 315 - Tell the Truth Thursday
Aug 27, 202640 min
This week - Dolly Parton in Devon, conspiracy theories on Tell the Truth Thursday and the latest National League news! It's Episode Three Hundred and Fifteen 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.
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Episode 314 - The 116th Charge!
Aug 20, 202631 min
All the latest news from the National League, why Man City could have a 116th charge levelled against them and a special surprise guest on Give us a Clue! It's Episode Three Hundred and Fourteen 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.
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Sir Keir Starmer

Leader of the Labour Party, United Kingdom

John Pemberton

diabetes dietitian, type 1 diabetic, creator of The Glucose Never Lies, Birmingham Children’s Hospital

John Cadigan

talkSPORT

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Is the 20% annual discount automatic?

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The National Obsession

About this Podcast:

Pitch Analysis

What is The National Obsession?

About the host

Recent episodes

Episode 318 - Nonna League Normans

Episode 317 - The Milestone Project

Episode 316 - Someone FC

Episode 315 - Tell the Truth Thursday

Episode 314 - The 116th Charge!

Guest Appearances

Sir Keir Starmer

John Pemberton

John Cadigan

Advertisers on this show

Best industries to pitch The National Obsession for

Podcasts like The National Obsession

Every question we get asked beforesomeone starts their trial.

The National Obsession

About this Podcast:

Pitch Analysis

What is The National Obsession?

About the host

Recent episodes

Episode 318 - Nonna League Normans

Episode 317 - The Milestone Project

Episode 316 - Someone FC

Episode 315 - Tell the Truth Thursday

Episode 314 - The 116th Charge!

Guest Appearances

Sir Keir Starmer

John Pemberton

John Cadigan

Advertisers on this show

Best industries to pitch The National Obsession for

Podcasts like The National Obsession

Every question we get asked beforesomeone starts their trial.

Every question we get asked before
someone starts their trial.

Every question we get asked before
someone starts their trial.