Charlie Baker & John Cadigan
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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Charlie Baker & John Cadigan
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Latest episode
May 12, 2026
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Episodes
Episode 311 - Bugger 12.05.2026 43:49
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...
Episode 310 - All roads lead to Hornchurch 08.05.2026 31:15
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...
Episode 309 - Jimmy Ball at the Musicals 24.04.2026 34:06
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.
Episode 308 - He's got a Big Neck 10.04.2026 28:52
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.
Episode 307 - Roger & Brian meet Marc White 27.03.2026 36:26
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.
Episode 306 - Ball Bagged 20.03.2026 29:21
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.
Episode 305 - The world's most depressing football club 06.03.2026 36:57
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....
Episode 304 - The Mystery Donor 27.02.2026 27:25
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 inform...
Episode 303 - Not more Jewsons? 06.02.2026 35:35
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/priv...
Episode 302 - Jewsons in St Austell 30.01.2026 36:22
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.
Episode 301 - I was just shocked to see his wallet! 23.01.2026 33:15
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.
Episode 300 - Leroy! 15.01.2026 49:59
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.
Episode 299 - Adelaide or bust at Christmas 20.12.2025 35:41
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.
Episode 298 - Keir Starmer remembers things 05.12.2025 29:59
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.
Episode 297 - A Great Advert for the National League 28.11.2025 33:21
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...
Episode 296 - Dot Wotton's debut 20.11.2025 32:51
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/pri...
Episode 295 - From Farnborough with Love 06.11.2025 26:27
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.
Episode 294 - Dot Wotton 31.10.2025 35:59
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.
Episode 293 - I preferred the floodlights off, Brian 23.10.2025 34:37
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....
Episode 292 - Harry Potter goes to Trago Mills 16.10.2025 35:32
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 Mills It'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 info...
Episode 291 - Scott, Lindsay, Chris, Todd, Andy, Carol 09.10.2025 33:38
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 appearance It'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.
Episode 290 - Enterprise FM 25.09.2025 40:13
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.
Episode 289 - John Pemberton and Johnny Wotton 18.09.2025 31:32
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/p...
Episode 288 - Roger and Brian run ChatGPT 11.09.2025 38:14
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 inform...
Episode 287 - Live from The Beveree 04.09.2025 39:14
This week sees us venture down to Hampton & Richmond to watch The Gulls take on The Beavers It'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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