Talking Torquay: Recent Episodes
Talking Torquay
Join a larger than normal podcast gang with our end of season round up. Hosted by Stephen, Matt, Matty, Matthew, Chris, JJ and Pea all share their thoughts on a season most of us are in a hurry to forget.
Join Chris and Tom discussing the recent Bath and Taunton games, before looking ahead to our final game of the season against Havant and Waterlooville
Sam Swann is joined by Tom Diamond to discuss the current ownership situation and the Welling and Truro matches.
Join Stephen and Jonny rounding up the Easter fixtures (Yeovil and Weston-Super-Mare) before looking ahead to Welling on Saturday.
Jon Stephen and Chris rounding up the Hampton and Richmond, before looking ahead to our Easter fixtures.
Join Sam and Matty rounding up Tonbridge Angels, before looking ahead to the future games coming up for Torquay, what appears to be happening with the administration situation, and Devon day.
Join Matt, Matt and Chris for a round up of the recent Dartford and Taunton games, before looking ahead to Tonbridge.
A Tom duo brings you this episode, to round up the game against Weymouth, before looking ahead to Dartford.
Join Pea, Tom and Matt rounding up Aveley and the change in feeling around the club, before looking ahead to Weymouth.
Join Matthew and Tom discussing the game against Slough, yet another Taunton postponement and looking ahead to Braintree.
Join Stephen and Tom for a catch up about the game we'd all rather forget ... a 4-0 defeat to the hands of St Albans.
Join Sam and Chris interviewing Dave Caldwell about his time at Torquay and his thoughts about current affairs at the club.
Join Matty and Matthew for a cathartic round up of Hereford before looking ahead to the next fixture against Dover.
Join Sam and Tom bringing us up to speed on all things Torquay over the recent weeks, before looking ahead to Hereford on Saturday.
Join Matt, Matthew and Chris rounding up the Hemel Hempstead game, and very much NOT rounding up the game at Taunton Lido.
Stephen Dixon and Sam Druiff talk all things Torquay United; a victory over Frome Town and the youth system at Plainmoor.
Chris Ballard is joined by Tom Diamond for his TalkingTorquay debut to discuss Torquay's latest victories
Join Matt, Tom and Jonny rounding up a defeat against Dartford and looking ahead to Eastbourne. It's not all doom and gloom though - this week sees the return of a GAME!
Join Sam and Stephen discussing the recent win in the trophy against Yeovil, before looking ahead to Dartford on Saturday.
For International Men's Day 2023, we hear from a number of Torquay fans talking about what mental health and football mean to them.
Content Warning (CW): eating disorders, suicide, bereavement and mental health from the outset and throughout this episode. Listener discretion is advised.
If you require support at any time, please contact the below services:
Samaritans - 116 123
MIND - 0300 123 3393
CALM - 0800 58 58 58 (or live webchat service 1700-0000)
Join Pea, Chris and Tom discussing the recent win against Havant and Waterlooville, before looking ahead to the Trophy clash with Yeovil, and previewing the upcoming league game against Taunton.
Join Matthew and Tom discussing recent games against Bath and Yeovil. This recording was made before the TUST fans forum, and the subsequent statement from the club.
Join Matty and Tom discussing the recent 3-1 defeat at the hands of Hampton and Richmond, before looking ahead to Bath on Saturday.
Join Sam and Nick rounding up a very chalk and cheese week for Torquay, with a 5-1 win against Welling and a 3-2 defeat at the hands of Weston-Super-Mare.
Join Pea, Chris and Matt talk about our exit from the FA Cup to Maidstone, wonder where the hell our owner is, and look ahead to Welling and Weston-Super-Mare.
Join Stephen and Chris rounding up the 5-0 win against Hungerford, before looking ahead to the Maidstone double header.
Join Pea and Matt catching up on defeats to Hemel Hempstead and Ivybridge, before shooting the breeze with Hungerford fan and Committee Member Cris!
Jon Stephen, Sam and Matthew discussing the recent win at Wimborne, before looking ahead to the game at Hemel Hempstead on Saturday.
Join Sam and Ben interviewing arguably one of the best goalkeepers Torquay United has seen in its recent history; Bobby Olejnik! You don't want to miss this one.
Join Chris and Sam discussing the recent Chelmsford game, before looking ahead to Wimborne Town on Saturday.
Join Matt, Tom and new signing Tom catching up on Aveley and Farnborough, before a look ahead to Chelmsford. Enjoy!
This week Will and Sam review Slough and Braintree, before looking ahead to the next fixture against Aveley.
Join Stephen and Matt catching up on the recent win at St Albans, looking ahead to Slough and Braintree and catching up on the Women's World Cup.
Join Nick, Marcus and Matty rounding up Worthing and Chippenham, as well as looking ahead to St Albans.
Join Sam, Jonny and Matthew rounding up an opening draw against Dover and looking ahead to Worthing on Saturday
After a short off-season we're back!
Join Sam, Matt and Chris rounding up the preseason games and looking ahead to a brand new season of football!
Join Will Taylor, Sam Druiff and the one, the only Frank Nouble. There's not much else to say really, is there? #TeamCharisma
Join Sam, Ben and Nick interviewing the wonderful Martin Ling. This episode discusses Martin's time at Torquay, in addition to mental health.
Remember, there is always help on offer:
Samaritans: 116 123
CALM: 0800 58 58 58
MIND: 0300 123 3393
Join Stephen and Matthew rounding up a pleasing York result and a somewhat less pleasing result against Chesterfield.
Join Stephen Dixon and Matt Parkman rounding up the game against Dagenham and Redbridge, and a win against Boreham Wood
Join Sam Swanny and Chris Ballard discussing Gateshead, before looking ahead to Dagenham and Redbridge, as well as new signing Frank Nouble
Join Matthew Roberts and Jonny Jones reviewing Aldershot and Solihull before looking ahead to the Wealdstone fixture this weekend.
Join Will, Nick and Chris having a very cathartic conversation about Southend and Bromley.
Join Pea, Matt and Matthew rounding up the recent Notts County game, and looking ahead to the next leg of the trophy against Barnet
After a little break due to fixture shuffles, we're back! Join Rowena, Sam and Ben catching us up on Woking draw and a Maidstone win.
Join Chris Ballard and Nick French rounding up TUFC's progression to the next round of the Trophy!
Join Sam Druiff and Tom Vosper rounding up a WIN against Halifax. Yeah, you read that right: a win!
After a break over the festive season, we're back with Will Taylor, Matthew Roberts and Stephen Dixon to round up recent Yeovil results and discuss new signings. Here's hoping 2023 allows for some better results!
Join Sam Swanny, Matty Hayward and Chris Ballard mull over everything Oldham, and streaming.
Join Rowena Davis-Williams, Ben Currie and Sam Druiff discussing a WIN. Yes, that's right, the mighty Yellow's were victorious over Dagenham and Redbridge, and you can hear all about it here!
Join Ben Currie, Sam Druiff and Jonny Jones shooting the breeze following the recent Gateshead draw.
Matthew Roberts and Matt Orton bring us back up to date with a round up on Dorking, Chesterfield, the Derby replay and Barnet.
Join Matt Parkman, Sam Druiff and Chris Ballard reviewing Notts County and our first home win of the season against Aldershot
Ben Currie, Rowena Davis-Williams and Nick French get together to talk about cake ... wait, that's not right, is it?
Join Pea, Sam Swanny and Matt Orton reflecting on York, and looking ahead to Hampton and Richmond.
Join Chris Ballard, Ben Currie and Rowena Davis-Williams discussing Scunthorpe and Maidenhead
Join Will Taylor, Matt Parkman, and Matty Hayward round up the recent defeat at Wrexham.
Join Nick French, Sam Druiff and Jonny Jones discussing the recent games against Solihull and Wealdstone
A treat for you this week ... we have Sam sandwich!
Join Sam Swanny, Marcus Arscott and Sam Druiff rounding up the Maidstone and Woking, before looking ahead to Southend.
NEW HOST ALERT!
Currie and TV are joined by a new voice today. Matty Orton and his baseball hat collection have joined the fold. Is he any good? Does he think we're any good? Does it matter? Can anyone spot Ben's "deliberate" mistake? Give it a listen and let us know.
Join Rowena Davis-Williams, Ben Currie and Nick French catch us up on the first home game of the 22/23 season. #UpTheGulls
Some of the team got together to discuss predictions ahead of the new season. It's very silly, but we had fun making it!
Yes that's right, another special to keep you entertained during the last little bit of off season. Join Sam Druiff and Tom Vosper interviewing none other than Nicky Wroe.
Ben Currie catches up with Guy Branston, discussing his current relationship with football as well as reviewing his time with TUFC.
For a special treat this week, we thought Stephen Dixon and Marcus Arscott could make an appearance. They caught up with Joe Pope (@OffTheLineBlog) to discuss the signings announced earlier in the week.
Sam Druiff recently had the opportunity to speak with the recently departed Dan Holman, and you can hear it all here. Enjoy!
Join Ben Currie, Chris Ballard and Nick French for a bonus episode thinking back to the Leroy era!
Join Nick French catching up with Armani Little, following his departure from TUFC and signing for FGR.
Inspired by a certain B. Johnson, TalkingTorquay decided to have a massive party. Also in common with those clowns in Downing Street, we recorded the whole thing for posterity.
We round up the season, give out some awards and we libel quite a few people as well. Go on, give it a listen, what else is there to do?
Join Ben Currie, Rowena Williams and Matthew Roberts catching us up on the last two games of this season!
Join Rowena Williams and Matt Roberts catching up after the Chesterfield game this weekend.
Join Matt Parkman and Nick French catching us up on the two most recent fixtures against Maidenhead and Dag & Red
Druiff, Hayward and French discuss the demise of the season and cast a critical eye over the squad.
Go on, check it out, it won't hurt.
Join Sam Swanny, Stephen Dixon, and Matthew Roberts catching us up on the recent Woking and Eastleigh games.
Join Rowena Williams, Sam Druiff and Chris Ballard reviewing the Notts game and answering your questions.
An episode of Sam - joins Sam Druiff and Sam Swanny discussing the recent match against Weymouth.
Join Rowena Williams and Tom Vosper catching up after the King's Lynn game this weekend.
Join Sam Druiff and Ben Currie for this episode, rounding up the Bromley game and answering your submitted questions.
Join Matt Parkman, Rowena Williams and Matthew Roberts rounding up the Wealdstone game and looking ahead to Bromley.
Join Sam Druiff and Rowena Williams, while they catch up with Rob Dixon and discuss all things TUST
Join Matt Parkman, Sam Druiff and special guest Grant Fisher providing you a round up of recent games, and a rundown of the TUFC Womens performances.
The amazing Paul Buckle shares lots of memories on this one, you don't want to miss it!
Join Sam Druiff, Nick French and guest Joe Pope chatting about the recent games and looking ahead to Tonbridge!
Join Sam Druiff, Tom Vosper and Matthew Roberts reviewing a Weymouth win, and look ahead towards Stockport.
Join Rowena Williams, Matthew Roberts and Matt Parkman reviewing Barnet and Aldershot, as well as looking toward Halifax
Join Sam Druiff, Matthew Roberts and Chris Ballard discussing the recent win at home, and looking towards Barnet away.
Just as he was 474 times previously, Kevin Hill is here for your delectation.
An hour in the company of our record appearance maker, as well as Rowena Williams, Matthew Roberts and a giddy Chris Ballard.
You want hosts? We got hosts!
Join Matty Hayward, Sam Swan and Matt Parkman for a chat about Wrexham, then stay on for Sam Druiff, Nick French and Rowena Williams as they conclude their conversation with Liam Davis.
Join Nick French and Rowenna Williams chatting with Wrexham fan Dan about the upcoming game.
Dan also works with Andy's man club, and spends some time discussing how they help men up and down the country. If you're interested in finding your nearest Andy's man club or getting in touch, please visit this site: https://andysmanclub.co.uk/
Join Sam Druiff, Rowena Williams, and Nick French while they catch up with the one and only Liam Davis. This is part one of a two part special.
Join Rowena and all the Sams talking about recent Torquay games and developments, as well as looking ahead to tonight's replay at Havant.
Sam Druiff and Stephen Dixon were joined this week by a very special guest: Jamie Sendles-White!
Join Stephen Dixon, Ben Currie and Chris Ballard discussing recent games, and looking ahead to Bromley.
Welcome to episode 40! This is a big one for us, so join Rowena, Pea and Chris chatting with Lucy Ford - one of the #HerGameToo campaign founders.
An episode catching us up on games will be out later this week - but in the meantime, we hope you enjoy this one!
Join Matt, Rowena and Matty, with some live action recording from the match between Torquay and Chesterfield. The gang also discuss the upcoming game against Wealdstone next week, as well as AOB. Enjoy!
Join Sam Druiff, Chris Ballard and Ben Currie discussing the first home win of the season, and looking ahead to Chesterfield away on Saturday.
In this episode Will is joined by two newcomers: Rowena and Sam. They review Grimsby, and Solihull, chat all things Plainmoor and take a look ahead to Southend.
Join regulars Chris Ballard and Nick French along with a new late addition to the podcasting roster, rounding up Maidenhead and looking ahead to Grimsby.
Join Nick French, Ben Currie and Sam Druiff reviewing the recent Notts and Woking games.
Join Tom Vosper, Matthew Roberts and Will Taylor reviewing the opening game of the season against Altrincham, and looking ahead to our clash with Notts County (AKA Ratty FC) next week.
Join Sam Druiff, Chris Ballard, and Nick French rounding up the preseason friendlies, and sharing their thoughts ahead of the season start.
Join Sam Druiff, Tom Vosper and Matt Parkman while they catch up on the recent preseason games, it's another long one!
We've heard the thoughts on incoming players, but for this episode, join Sam Druiff and Will Taylor giving their thoughts on the players moving on.
Join Sam Druiff, Chirs Ballard, Will Taylor and newcomer Matthew Roberts. Today's topic: SIGNINGS!
Join Sam Druiff, Marcus Arscott, Stephen Dixon and guest Chris Ballard, while they discuss recent player moves and the kit launch.
Join Chris Ballard, Nick French, Will Taylor and Tom Vosper sharing their thoughts on the retained list, and players moving on.
Join Ben Currie, Nick French, Sam Druiff and newly recruited Will Taylor reviewing the play-off final at Ashton Gate.
Disclaimer: This is a long and somewhat sweary episode but we hope you enjoy it regardless.
Join Sam Druiff, Chris Ballard and Ben Currie reviewing the massive semi final win against Notts County.
Join Matt Parkman, Nick French and Tom Vosper reviewing the recent Altrincham game and looking ahead to the play offs.
Join Ben Currie, Sam Druiff and Chris Ballard with their recap and thoughts of the Barnet game.
Join Matt Parkman, Ben Currie and Sam Druiff discussing the Bromley match and looking ahead to Stockport. This week there is a guest appearance from Chris Ballard, interviewing Dan Balsdon about his London Marathon attempt for Macmillian Cancer support, in memory of his father.
Join Matt Parkman, Ben Currie and Nick French for a long one. With lots to cover from the past few games, this is a longer than normal podcast, rammed full of Torquay shithousery chat.
Join Chris Ballard, Matty Hayward and Nick French while they discuss last nights late winner against Aldershot, take a look ahead to Eastleigh and play another new game, which is in no way related to anything hosted by the late Bruce Forsyth.
Join Matt Parkman, Sam Druiff and Chris Ballard discussing Notts County, looking ahead to Aldershot and playing a new game.
Join Ben Currie, Chris Ballard and Tom Vosper discussing Woking, Notts County and playing another new game.
Join Matt Parkman, Matty Hayward and Nick French, having a chat about Sutton and Woking, and a load of other old bollocks.
Join Ben Currie, Matt Parkman and a late signee in the form of Nick French while they discuss Weymouth, look ahead to Sutton and play another fun game.
Join Ben Currie, Sam Druiff and Chris Ballard discussing the recent Wrexham game, looking ahead to Weymouth and another "My Favourite Player" segment.
Join Sam Druiff, Ben Currie and Marcus Arscott reviewing the first of our Easter fixtures, looking ahead to the Wrexham game, and paying tribute to the late Lee Collins.
Join Matt Parkman, Tom Vosper and special guest Chris Lintott reviewing Dagenham and Redbridge, previewing Woking and playing another new and exciting game.
Join Ben Currie, Marcus Arscott and Matty Hayward rounding up the Solihull game, looking ahead to Dagenham and Redbridge and partaking in a new and exciting game!
Join Sam Druiff, Ben Currie and Matt Parkman, discussing the game against Kings Lynn, a look ahead to Solihull and another favourite player segment.
Join Tom Vosper, Sam Druiff and Matty Hayward discussing a review of the recent Maidenhead fixture, as well as a look ahead to Kings Lynn.
Join Chris Ballard, Ben Currie and Marcus Arscott discussing a review of the recent Boreham Wood game, a preview of Maidenhead and a very special announcement!
Join Matt Parkman, Chris Ballard and Sam Druiff discussing the recent Hartlepool game, Sam's favourite TUFC player and a look ahead to next weeks clash with Boreham Wood.
Join Sam Druiff, Stephen Dixon and Tom Vosper (and an emergency loan appearance from Matt Parkman) while they review Solihull and Woking, and look towards Hartlepool.
The Directors cut includes a brand new game and some additional content.
Join Sam Druiff, Stephen Dixon and Tom Vosper (and an emergency loan appearance from Matt Parkman) while they review Solihull and Woking, and look towards Hartlepool.
Join Matt Parkman, Chris Ballard and Matty Hayward discuss the recent Halifax match, as well as a look forward to Solihull and Woking.
Join Ben Currie, Sam Druiff and Marcus Arscott with their final segment of the round up specials.
Join Sam Druiff, Chris Ballard and Stephen Dixon discuss Wealdstone, Woking, and the FA Trophy.
Join Ben Currie, Marcus Arscott and Sam Druiff as they reflect on Torquay, Steve Evans and fans in the ground, among much else.
Join Matt Parkman, Ben Currie and Tom Vosper discussing reviews of the Barnet and Altrincham games, looking ahead to Southport and Wealdstone, and discussing the dreaded "four resolutions".
Join Ben Currie, Marcus Arscott and Sam Druiff as they look back on the first few games of an incredible season for TUFC.
Join Matt Parkman, Sam Druiff, and Chris Ballard while they discuss recent events at Torquay and beyond!