Charlie Baker & John Cadigan

The National Obsession

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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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Charlie Baker & John Cadigan

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Sports

Podcast website

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Latest episode

May 12, 2026

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Episodes

Episode 261 - Tip Chippenham's Lockout Frenzy 24.10.2024

This week features an extensive NLS roundup from Tip Chippenham, a new observation on Paul Wotton's interviews and what the heck was sniper cam? It's Episode Two Hundred and Sixty 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 260 - The One Where We Forgot There Were Six NLS Games 17.10.2024

This week we get through two thirds of the podcast before realising there were a load of games to talk about, thankfully Tip Chippenham brings us up to date. Plus news of the new hotel at Plainmoor and there's a new right-wing podcast in town... It's Episode Two Hundred and Sixty of the podcast all about life in football's National League, brought to you by two Torquay United fans, comedian Charli...

Episode 259 - Gilbert O'Gullivan 10.10.2024

This week we develop our new podcast Faking Bad (describing shows you haven't seen) and Gilbert O'Gullivan performs his new song... It's Episode Two Hundred and Fifty 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 258 - Yeovil Town Radio 03.10.2024

It's a fallow week in the National League, so we bring you Roger & Brian's political history of Britain, Yeovil Town Radio and top fives... It's Episode Two Hundred and Fifty 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 informatio...

Episode 257 - Revenge of the Normans 20.09.2024

It's Episode Two Hundred and Fifty 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. This week - all the reaction from the FA Cup, the Non League Normans have the last laugh, humans using dog cones and Pemberton's Pagers... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 256 - Vanarameus 13.09.2024

It's Episode Two Hundred and Fifty 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. This week - all the latest National League news, an unheard clip from the Donald Trump/Kamala Harris debate, the National League god Vanarameus wreaks his vengeance, Sam Pinnegar takes centre stage and th...

Episode 255 - Non League Nigels 05.09.2024

It's Episode Two Hundred and Fifty 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. This week - all the latest National League news, a musical singalong for Aaron Amadi-Holloway, the non-league Normans out in force, how to do a Simon Jordan impression AND a new track drops from Rave Tho...

Episode 254 - AFC Poirot's Latest Case 29.08.2024

It's Episode Two Hundred and Fifty 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. This week - all the latest National League news including more goals for Jack Spong and Paul Wotton stressing about the traffic, AFC Poirot cracking a new case and a massive sackful of letters! Hosted on...

Episode 253 - Tip Chippenham 22.08.2024

It's Episode Two Hundred and Fifty 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. This week - The Eurovision Spong Contest, American sports reporter Tip Chippenham, more canine predictions and the hottest track of the autumn drops from Rave Thomas! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priv...

Episode 252 - Rave Thomas 15.08.2024

It's Episode Two Hundred and Fifty 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. We're off and running for the new season with news, results and amusing names from the first round of National League fixtures, plus Ray and Dave have their say on the new era at Plainmoor, Dr Dreyer and...

Episode 251 - Live from Plainmoor! 08.08.2024

It's Episode Two Hundred and Fifty 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. We're back for a new season! And we're live from Plainmoor to kick things off with the new National League season just around the corner, as we go behind the scenes on player photo day. We chat to the leg...

Episode 250 - The London Marathon Special 25.04.2024

It's Episode Two Hundred and Fifty 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. This week, we've Torquay's safety in *checks notes* the National League South secure, it's a special end of season episode as John records his attempt to run the London Marathon for the first - and almost cer...

Episode 249 - Live from Brewdog! 19.04.2024

It's Episode Two Hundred and Forty 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. This week we've gone down to the Brewdog pub in London's glittering Waterloo Station in search of clues, to chat about Torquay surviving and to reflect on our trip to Bath City Hosted on Acast. See acast...

Episode 248 - The Brewdog Obsession 12.04.2024

It's Episode Two Hundred and Forty 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. This week features a chat with Alan Isthmian and Roger and Brian get all excited about the Gulls' rumoured new owners! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 247 - Yeovil (A), the livestream! 29.03.2024

It's Episode Two Hundred and Forty 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. This Good Friday we bring you our first ever online livestream, as we watch the Gulls take a trip to Yeovil! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 246 - You Will Catch a Cold! 21.03.2024

It's Episode Two Hundred and Forty 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. This week we're at our respective homes to bring you Non League Norman, some prospective buyers for Torquay make an anonymous appearance and there's more of your letters! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pr...

Episode 245 - Cheltenham Special 14.03.2024

It's Episode Two Hundred and Forty 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. This week we're on the road again for our annual podcast from the Cheltenham Festival, featuring patchy non-league news, John Pemberton, and Non League Ray's latest charity challenge! Hosted on Acast. Se...

Episode 244 - It's Only Blooming Football Club 01.03.2024

It's Episode Two Hundred and Forty 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. This week is live from Charlie's home in Perthshire, and features reflections on Torquay United entering administration, Huw Edwards narrating the day of seismic news at Plainmoor, and your letters! Host...

Episode 243 - The Grand Nationalo Returns! 22.02.2024

It's Episode Two Hundred and Forty 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. This week features the return of The Grand Nationalo, Vladimir Putin rings in and we have an in-depth chat about the misery of supporting Torquay United! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more...

Episode 242 - Misremembered Conversations 15.02.2024

It's Episode Two Hundred and Forty 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. This week features a new idea for a gameshow, an exclusive clip of Roger Moore and the Nazis, and incredible audio of Rod Stringer's Egyptian album! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informa...

Episode 241 - We Are The World 08.02.2024

It's Episode Two Hundred and Forty 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. This week features a depressing look at Torquay United and why Charlie is burning all his merch, We Are The World chat, a Rod Stringer update, and loads of letters! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy...

Episode 240 - Rod Stringer 01.02.2024

It's Episode Two Hundred and Forty 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. This week features an audio report from Worthing, one hit wonder Rod Stringer, bleak Popmaster questions and your lovely letters! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 239 - Phil Brown's Alchemy 26.01.2024

It's Episode Two Hundred and Thirty 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. This week features National League news, a focus on Worthing, Phil Brown's magic touch and your letters! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 238 - RABBA Voyage 18.01.2024

It's Episode Two Hundred and Thirty 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. This week features an unlucky hat update, Hereford reflections, Roger and Brian as holograms and loads of lovely letters! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 237 - The Tiny Little Keepers are Back 11.01.2024

It's Episode Two Hundred and Thirty 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. This week - some actual in-depth football discussion! Plus the return of the Tiny Little Keepers of the National League South, John Pemberton, and the Cornish Radio 3 presenter... Hosted on Acast. See...

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