Episodes

  • Robbie Savaged
    Feb 10 2026

    Vegans vanquished! Simon & Ben review more wins for City over Forest Green and Solihull Mo(t)ors, chat about the title race and whether Rochdale are likely to slow down any time soon, and look ahead to clashes with Hartlepool, Wealdstone and Halifax.


    Timings:

    06:15 Discussion of Solihull Moors 0-2 York City

    24:42 Discussion of York City 2-1 Forest Green Rovers

    53:12 Talking points - title race & The Rochdale Problem, defensive solidity, goals from corners, London away days, future stadium plans

    1:21:16 Looking ahead to Hartlepool (H), Wealdstone (A) & Halifax (H), predictions league update, University Challinor


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    1 hr and 40 mins
  • You come at Jeff King, you best not miss
    Jan 27 2026

    How do you solve a problem like Rochdale? Ben & Simon are joined by guest Tom to delve into recent games with Southend, Carlisle & Braintree, and debate how the National League title race might unfold. We also preview clashes with Solihull & Forest Green. This episode is longer than Star Wars (1977), the least you can do is listen!


    Timings:

    10:28 Discussion of York City 1-1 Southend United

    31:40 Discussion of Carlisle United 0-3 York City

    1:07:50 Discussion of York City 5-0 Braintree Town

    1:35:52 Talking points - National League title race: is it between York & Rochdale now?, do we need cover for Josh Stones up front?, City players as chocolate bars

    2:01:05 Looking ahead to Solihull Moors (A) & Forest Green Rovers (H), University Challinor


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    2 hrs and 12 mins
  • The Other Side: Carlisle United (A) preview with Lee from The Brunton Bugle
    Jan 19 2026

    Joining Simon to preview the top-of-the-table clash between Carlisle and York is Lee who hosts The Brunton Bugle - a Carlisle United podcast. We chat about how the Cumbrians' season has gone so far, what went wrong for them in the 5-0 defeat at York earlier this season, and what kind of game we might expect at Brunton Park on Wednesday night.


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    20 mins
  • Hiram GOATeng
    Jan 13 2026

    Top of the league! Ben & Simon look back on an eventful end to 2025 and start to 2026, reviewing the draw with Boston and wins at previous bogey teams Altrincham & Sutton. We chat defensive dilemmas and transfer targets, and preview upcoming games including a trip to promotion rivals Carlisle. Also, find out which current National League player Ben would like to be fed yoghurt by, and hear us uncover the mystery of York's little-known 1961 FA Cup run...


    Timings:

    05:53 Discussion of York City 2-2 Boston United

    34:10 Discussion of Altrincham 1-2 York City

    53:00 Discussion of Sutton United 1-2 York City

    1:10:34 Talking points - best centre-back trio, return of the (Jeff) King, possible transfer targets, out-of-contract first-team players this summer, and more LNER atmosphere chat

    1:37:08 Looking ahead to Southend (H), Carlisle (A) & Braintree (H), plus a trivia section including University Challinor and an exciting new York City quiz book!

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    1 hr and 58 mins
  • Deck the halls with goals of Ollie
    Dec 23 2025

    Christmas special time! We recap a not very Christmassy FA Trophy exit at Clitheroe, an early gift from Truro, and consider what the New Year might bring including some tricky upcoming games. There's also plenty of Yuletide nonsense in talking points.


    Timings:

    04:30 Discussion of Clitheroe 1-1 York City (Clitheroe won 4-3 on penalties)

    28:56 Discussion of York City 4-0 Truro City

    1:01:00 Talking points - loanees returning, flat LNER atmosphere, secret Santa gifts, best YCFC Christmas dinner guest, City players as reindeer

    1:29:37 Looking ahead to Boston (H), Altrincham (A) & Boreham Wood (A), University Challinor


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    1 hr and 55 mins
  • Nifty shades of Grey
    Dec 4 2025

    Six wins on the bounce, top scorers in England - everything's coming up York City. Will Ben & Simon still find something to complain about? Find out in another exciting instalment of Same Old City!


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    Timings:

    02:31 Non-League Bible best podcast of 2025 awards

    08:06 Discussion of York City 4-2 Morecambe

    26:05 Discussion of Brackley Town 2-3 York City

    44:23 Discussion of York City 5-1 Aldershot Town

    1:16:24 Talking points - Defensive issues, Felix or Grey on the right wing, goal scoring records, York City Ladies in the FA Cup, nativity plays, Lynx Africa and more!

    1:40:34 Looking ahead to Clitheroe (A) & Truro (H), University Challinor

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    1 hr and 53 mins
  • Like a Rolling Stones
    Nov 13 2025

    Once upon a time we played so fine... Ben & Simon recap free-scoring wins over Rochdale, Eastleigh & Gateshead, with Stones & Pearce in fine form, plus a valiant defeat at Barnsley. We discuss new signings, the title race, and preview upcoming games!


    Timings:

    04:26 Discussion of Barnsley 3-2 York City

    22:10 Discussion of York City 4-0 Gateshead

    33:29 Discussion of Eastleigh 2-4 York City

    47:55 Discussion of York City 4-1 Rochdale

    1:16:06 Talking points - Rory Watson's return, the signings of Craig Hewitt & Nico Lawrence, Marvin Armstrong's retirement, the title race and more

    1:39:26 Looking ahead to Morecambe (H), Brackley (A) & Aldershot (H), and University Challinor

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    1 hr and 58 mins
  • The Other Side: Gateshead (H) preview with Dan Bell
    Nov 4 2025

    Simon is joined by Gateshead fan Dan Bell to preview the Heed's visit to the LNER Community Stadium on Wednesday evening.


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    15 mins