Best John Cadigan Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 290 - Enterprise FM 40:13

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4h ago40:13

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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 acas…

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Nate Wilcox: The State of the Union 1:04:39

1d ago1:04:39

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Nate Wilcox joins Plutopia News Network with a wide-ranging critique of U.S. politics, media, technology, and foreign policy. He argues the political center has collapsed, institutions lack credibility, and executive power dominates, while both parties fail in different ways: Democrats with performative resistance and hollow policy, Republicans wit…

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Episode 289 - John Pemberton and Johnny Wotton 31:32

6d ago31:32

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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 talkSPOR…

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Paulina Borsook and Brian Maggi: In Formation Magazine 1:07:18

8d ago1:07:18

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On this Plutopia News Network episode, hosts talk with In Formation magazine’s humor editor Brian Maggi and writer/contributing editor Paulina Borsook about their newly released Issue #3 — an intentionally high-quality, print-first, “anti-Wired” cult mag skewering tech culture with smart, insider humor. They trace the evolution from early-2000s iss…

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Episode 288 - Roger and Brian run ChatGPT 38:14

13d ago38:14

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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. Host…

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Jeremy Faludi: Sustainable Design 1:00:18

18d ago1:00:18

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The Plutopia podcast talks with Dr. Jeremy Faludi, a Delft University sustainable design researcher and lead author of Sustainable Design: From Vision to Action, about practical, systems-level strategies for lower-impact products and services. Faludi stresses life-cycle assessment (LCA) to “run the numbers” and focus effort where it matters—durabil…

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Episode 287 - Live from The Beveree 39:14

20d ago39:14

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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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Hugh Forrest: Community Experience 1:12:14

23d ago1:12:14

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Hugh Forrest, former President and longtime programming lead for Austin’s famed South by Southwest Festival, joins the Plutopia podcast to discuss shifting from running massive events to consulting on smaller community-focused experiences. Hugh argues that size is the enemy of community — people attend events to form a few meaningful connections — …

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Episode 286 - The Long Haired Loanee from Luton Town 43:44

27d ago43:44

43:44

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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James L. Wayman: Automated Human Identification 1:02:00

1M ago1:02:00

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In this Plutopia News Network podcast, Dr. James Wayman, a pioneer in biometrics, shares his career journey. His studies grew from computational acoustics in the 1970s to becoming a leading authority on automated human identification. He explains the challenges of technologies such as fingerprinting, facial recognition, and retinal scans, emphasizi…

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Episode 285 - "And then John was sick!" 38:33

1M ago38:33

38:33

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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It’s All Balcones Fault! 54:52

1M ago54:52

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On this episode of the Plutopia podcast, the hosts revisit Austin’s formative 1970s music scene through Scoop’s archival 1977 interview with Fletcher Clark and Jack Jacobs, co-founders of the eclectic show band Balcones Fault. The conversation traces their unlikely journey from academia and banking into Austin’s burgeoning countercultural soundscap…

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Episode 284 - New season, new Nat Obs pod 35:20

1M ago35:20

35:20

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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Michael Marshall: Compassionate Skepticism 1:04:45

2M ago1:04:45

1:04:45

On this episode of Plutopia, we welcome Michael Marshall — project director at the Good Thinking Society, editor of The Skeptic, President of the Merseyside Skeptics Society, and host of the Be Reasonable podcast — to unpack “compassionate skepticism”: why emotions drive belief, how pseudoscience and conspiracies spread (from flat earth to QAnon to…

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John Seabrook: The Spinach King 1:03:22

2M ago1:03:22

1:03:22

In this episode of the Plutopia podcast, acclaimed journalist and New Yorker staff writer John Seabrook joins hosts Scoop Sweeney, Wendy Grossman, and Jon Lebkowsky to discuss his deeply personal and provocative new book, The Spinach King: The Rise and Fall of an American Dynasty. Drawing from a trove of family documents inherited after his father’…

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Chris Tomlinson: Texas Flood 1:01:34

2M ago1:01:34

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On this episode of the Plutopia podcast, veteran journalist and author Chris Tomlinson joins us to unpack his reporting on the July 4th floods in Central Texas — why they were predictable and preventable — and to warn that American democracy is being endangered by aggressive redistricting and other election-rigging tactics. Now a columnist on money…

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Pat Cadigan: Ultraseven and Beyond 1:03:59

2M ago1:03:59

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In this episode of the Plutopia News Network podcast, cyberpunk author Pat Cadigan joins the hosts to discuss her new novelization of the classic Japanese sci-fi series Ultraseven. Cadigan shares how she came to work on the project, her early exposure to Ultraman, and her appreciation for the show’s themes of teamwork and heroism. The discussion br…

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Charles Herrman: Honor and Dignity 1:01:26

3M ago1:01:26

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In this episode of the Plutopia News Network podcast, philosopher Charles Herrman discusses his lifelong study of honor and dignity as cultural forces, framing them as a dichotomy shaping societies and conflicts worldwide. He explains that honor and dignity function as intertwined yet distinct values—honor is the face of dignity, and dignity has ho…

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Brendan McNally: Traitor’s Odyssey 1:05:35

3M ago1:05:35

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Journalist and author Brendan McNally joins the Plutopia podcast this time as we discuss his latest book, Traitor’s Odyssey: The Untold Story of Martha Dodd and a Strange Saga of Soviet Espionage, which tells the story of Martha Dodd, the daughter of an American ambassador in 1930s Berlin who became a Soviet spy. McNally spent years researching dec…

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James Wright: Medieval Myth-Busting and the Archaeology of Buildings 1:02:18

3M ago1:02:18

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On this Plutopia News Network episode, buildings archaeologist Dr. James Wright — founder of Triskele Heritage, author of the “Medieval Myth-Busting” blog, and writer of Historic Building Myth Busting: Uncovering Folklore, History, and Archaeology — joins hosts Jon Lebkowsky, Scoop Sweeney, and Wendy Grossman to unpack 25 years probing cellars, att…

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Talking Heads from Plutopia! 1:05:04

3M ago1:05:04

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In this “Talking Heads” edition of the podcast, Plutopia News Network cohosts Jon, Scoop, and Wendy roam freely across a grab-bag of current issues and curiosities: airport security hassles, billionaire excesses, the politics of air-conditioning, ICE detentions, LA’s media myths, Juneteenth and U.S. travel fears, hometown highways, regime-change mi…

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Chris French: A Skeptic’s Skeptic 1:04:22

3M ago1:04:22

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You might say Professor Chris French is a skeptic’s skeptic. He has published over 150 articles covering the psychology of paranormal beliefs and anomalous experiences. He emphasizes the importance of understanding why people believe in the paranormal, emphasizing psychological explanations for experiences often attributed to ghosts, aliens, psychi…

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Patrick Ball: Data and Human Rights 1:02:53

4M ago1:02:53

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Dr. Patrick Ball, a statistician and founder of the Human Rights Data Analysis Group (HRDAG), joins the Plutopia podcast to discuss how rigorous data analysis can expose and challenge human rights abuses — even when official data is missing or manipulated. Beginning with his work in El Salvador during its civil war, Ball explains how statistical me…

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Neal Baer: The Promise and Peril of CRISPR 1:07:49

4M ago1:07:49

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In this wide-ranging Plutopia podcast episode, Dr. Neil Baer — television writer and producer, physician, and public health advocate — discusses The Promise and Peril of CRISPR, a book he edited that explores the ethical, medical, and social implications of gene editing. While CRISPR holds transformative potential to cure diseases like sickle cell …

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Jonathan Kamens: A Technologist’s Warning 1:01:52

4M ago1:01:52

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Cybersecurity expert Jonathan Kamens, a longtime technologist with a background in software engineering and digital security, was dismissed from his role at the Department of Veterans Affairs by Elon Musk’s Department of Governmental Efficiency (DOGE). Kamens, who had joined the U.S. Digital Service to serve the public, criticized DOGE for pursuing…

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Cindy Cohn and Kevin Welch: Settling the Electronic Frontier 1:02:49

4M ago1:02:49

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The Electronic Frontier Foundation has worked for more than three decades to defend free speech online, fight illegal surveillance, advocate for users and innovators, and support freedom-enhancing technologies. EFF has fought to clear the way for open source software, encryption, security research, file sharing, and important new technologies. In t…

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Episode 283 - Is it time for Hemel (a) yet? 56:13

5M ago56:13

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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 …

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Episode 282 - The Court of the Normans 34:19

6M ago34:19

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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 m…

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Episode 281 - Paul Simon goes to Hornchurch 30:13

6M ago30:13

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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 …

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Episode 280 - The Darren Way 32:35

6M ago32:35

32:35

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Episode 279 - Twas The Night Before Non League Day 33:00

6M ago33:00

33:00

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 Cadi…

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Episode 278 - Jeff Computers 33:06

7M ago33:06

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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 Joh…

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Episode 277 - Roger and Brian live in London 28:45

7M ago28:45

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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/pr…

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Episode 276 - Tony the Coach Driver 39:49

7M ago39:49

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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.c…

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Episode 275 - Tip Chippenham on death row 32:06

8M ago32:06

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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…

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Episode 274 - The National League Outsiders 29:46

8M ago29:46

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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 …

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Episode 273 - The Norman Awards 39:34

8M ago39:34

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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 Cad…

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Episode 272 - AFC Poirot and The Case of the Mystery Peg 38:22

8M ago38:22

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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…

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Episode 271 - L'Obsession Nationale 35:28

8M ago35:28

35:28

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 talkSP…

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Episode 270 - Grande Nationalo's Season Predictions! 33:52

9M ago33:52

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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. S…

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Episode 269 - Christmas Special 2024 50:08

9M ago50:08

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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…

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Episode 268 - Who is Baz Ford? 40:25

10M ago40:25

40:25

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 Kelly It'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…

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Episode 267 - Lynn King Returns 23:26

10M ago23:26

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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 Ac…

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Episode 266 - Tip Chippenham in hospital 35:20

10M ago35:20

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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 …

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Episode 265 - In Loving Memory of National League TV 36:40

10M ago36:40

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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 ac…

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Episode 264 - Roger & Brian at the hustings 38:17

11M ago38:17

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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. S…

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Episode 263 - A trip to Salisbury 39:25

11M ago39:25

39:25

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, comed…

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Episode 262 - Ray Duffy's Tour of Hornchurch 49:35

11M ago49:35

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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 ac…

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Episode 261 - Tip Chippenham's Lockout Frenzy 36:30

11M ago36:30

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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…

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Episode 260 - The One Where We Forgot There Were Six NLS Games 32:28

12M ago32:28

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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 …