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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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    Episode 311 - Bugger

    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 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 310 - All roads lead to Hornchurch

    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).It's Episode Three Hundred and Ten 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 309 - Jimmy Ball at the Musicals

    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 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 308 - He's got a Big Neck

    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 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 307 - Roger & Brian meet Marc White

    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, 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 306 - Ball Bagged

    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, 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.

  7. 306

    Episode 305 - The world's most depressing football club

    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 and 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.

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    Episode 304 - The Mystery Donor

    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 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.

  9. 304

    Episode 303 - Not more Jewsons?

    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 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. 303

    Episode 302 - Jewsons in St Austell

    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 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 301 - I was just shocked to see his wallet!

    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 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 300 - Leroy!

    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 fans, comedian Charlie Baker and talkSPORT's John Cadigan. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    Episode 280 - The Darren Way

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    Episode 279 - Twas The Night Before Non League Day

    Non League Ray looks ahead to Non League Day, we're leaving milk and carrots out for Brian Barwick and there are details on Rod Stringer's O2 Arena show... It's Episode Two Hundred and Seventy 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.

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    Episode 278 - Jeff Computers

    We're back in the studio where we DON'T ask Bas Ford about Jeff Computers, Roger and Brian end up in space and the Non League Normans make a brief appearance...It's Episode Two Hundred and Seventy 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.

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    Episode 277 - Roger and Brian live in London

    We're live from a pub in London's Belgravia talking Lord Lucan, Offrede Zanzala and Roger and Brian at the musicals!It's Episode Two Hundred and Seventy 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.

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    Episode 276 - Tony the Coach Driver

    Tip Chippenham starts his stretch inside, Tony the coach driver makes his debut and Lynn King gives us a motivational talk!It's Episode Two Hundred and Seventy 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.

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    Episode 275 - Tip Chippenham on death row

    Tip Chippenham is back but he has a small HR issue, Roger and Brian have been on Fesshole, and there's a National League South report from Worthing v Torquay...It's Episode Two Hundred and Seventy 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.

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    Episode 274 - The National League Outsiders

    The National League Outsiders have all of the latest (?) transfer gossip, Hearse rings in for a gloat and we decide to focus on that most exciting of leagues - the National League!It's Episode Two Hundred and Seventy 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.

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    Episode 273 - The Norman Awards

    Baz Ford returns, Charlie's unleashed the Normans (again), the end of season awards come up and Roger and Brian have their say on Torquay's new signings...It's Episode Two Hundred and Seventy 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.

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    Episode 272 - AFC Poirot and The Case of the Mystery Peg

    This week features the return of Tip Chippenham, a narcoleptic stadium announcer at Slough Town and AFC Poirot cracks a new case...It's Episode Two Hundred and Seventy 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.

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    Episode 271 - L'Obsession Nationale

    Cosmetic surgery, a new Biden impression, a special guest dials in from LA, we take legal action against a French podcast and Roger & Brian see Robin Stubbs on the pitch..It's Episode Two Hundred and Seventy 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.

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    Episode 270 - Grande Nationalo's Season Predictions!

    Ivor Dewdney has Truro reflections, we hear John Askey's Morrissey tribute act and La Grande Nationalo predicts the rest of the season...It's Episode Two Hundred and Seventy 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 269 - Christmas Special 2024

    It's the traditional, feature-length Christmas Special! Featuring a surprise guest, the annual Christmas story, and Roger and Brian with a festive duet...It's Episode Two Hundred and Sixty 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.

  44. 269

    Episode 268 - Who is Baz Ford?

    This week features Ray and Dave watching Exeter 11-0 Torquay, things you shouldn't say to Baz Ford and an estate agent called Gene KellyIt's Episode Two Hundred and Sixty 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.

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    Episode 267 - Lynn King Returns

    This week features the return of both Lynn King and Tip Chippenham, plus Donald Trump impressions and Pass the Parcell with Mickey Parcell.It's Episode Two Hundred and Sixty 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.

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    Episode 266 - Tip Chippenham in hospital

    This week features shock news, as our beloved NLS reporter from Stateside suffers a major medical incident...It's Episode Two Hundred and Sixty 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.

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    Episode 265 - In Loving Memory of National League TV

    This week features a fond tribute to National League TV, a call with Ivor Dewdney and the creation of a new canine/football film.It's Episode Two Hundred and Sixty 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.

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    Episode 264 - Roger & Brian at the hustings

    This week features Bruce Forsyth (extensively), Tip Chippenham and Roger and Brian at the hustings for the new Torquay board members.It's Episode Two Hundred and Sixty 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.

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    Episode 263 - A trip to Salisbury

    This week features Trump impressions, Keir Starmer impressions and Andy Parsons impressions. Plus Tip Chippenham, a new character called Tamsin Conditions and the highlights of our trip to Salisbury!It's Episode Two Hundred and Sixty 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.

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    Episode 262 - Ray Duffy's Tour of Hornchurch

    This week features a incredible and emotional feature length tour of Hornchurch with Ray Duffy, plus NLS news from Tip Chippenham!It's Episode Two Hundred and Sixty 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.

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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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