Host Sam Armitage chats with Rylands' Neil Reynolds, Bradford (Park Avenue)'s Craig Elliott, Belper Town's Lee Attenborough, Racing Club Warwick's Chris Knott and Avro's Grant Shenton to get their thoughts ahead of the biggest games of their season this coming weekend.

Now, at the Berry Street Garage Stadium, his Bootle side can squeeze into the West Division play-offs on the final day, when it looked a far-fetched dream just a couple of weeks ago.

Sam previews that final day and also runs down how we got here after a hectic penultimate weekend of action.

He also speaks on the title race in the NPL Midlands Division, in which his Carlton side are neck and neck with Anstey Nomads heading into the final two games of the campaign.

Sam also chats about yet another entertaining week across the NPL before previewing a big penultimate weekend of action.

In between that, he had stints at City of Liverpool and Widnes, the latter of which he won the NPL West with last year, before their withdrawal from the league. Ellison talks about how that Widnes team was able to get promoted on a modest budget and the frustrations surrounding their situation afterwards.

Now, he's back where it all started, looking to secure a personal back-to-back promotion to Step 3 with Runcorn.

Sam also looks back on an action-packed Easter weekend, and previews the third-from-final weekend of the campaign.

He's watched on as his side was beaten on penalties in back-to-back East Division play-off finals, and he's hoping to lead them to a third consecutive one this year (but with a different outcome this time!)

Dunston have a massive play-off six-pointer against Bradford (Park Avenue) this Easter weekend, and Sam previews that, plus the other big games across the busiest week of the campaign.

He talks about the injuries which ended his career at just 24, but the opportunities in coaching and management that came immediately after.

Now at Morpeth, he's battling to keep them afloat in Step 3 ahead of a crucial six-game run-in.

Now, he's at Blyth, managing the senior side along with the academy team and looking to stop a third successive relegation to Step 5.

Sam also runs down the past week's games, as two sides secured play-off positions in Step 4, and previews this upcoming week, where Redcar Athletic could secure the East Division title.

He also outlines the goals (or lack of them) for Motors as we head into the final stages of the NPL West campaign

He also discusses his relationship with legendary Stanley manager John Coleman and what he takes from him as he heads into management with the NPL West Division side.

Sam also chats about the past week's matchups, while previewing the weekend's action

He chats about winning the club's first trophy in 25 years, the change in expectations last season as they almost earned back-to-back promotions, and whether the focus now is on finishing 2nd, rather than catching Redcar.

He was also part of that famous Jimmy Glass moment, where the on-loan keeper scored in the 96th minute to keep Carlisle United in the EFL...which is talked about, too.

And as always, Sam reviews yet another big week of NPL action, before looking ahead to the weekend's games.

He discusses whether he believes Hednesford possesses similar qualities to other EFL clubs that came through non-league and how he's helping his teammates through what looks to be a tight run-in in Step 3.

Speaking of run-ins, as most sides across all four divisions head into the final 10 games of the campaign, Sam reviews a busy week of NPL action, and previews next weekend's games.

Sam also runs down a big week of NPL action, which saw high-profile managerial changes and big wins across the board, while looking ahead to another big weekend this coming Valentine's Day.

After turning professional later on in his career at 28, Rhead won National League and League Two titles, was part of Lincoln City's FA Cup Quarter-Final run, and won the EFL Trophy at Wembley, too.

Sam also runs through the recent results in the NPL and previews the upcoming week.

Sam also runs down the week's action across the NPL, and previews the upcoming games this Saturday

Sam also reviews a full slate of games across the weekend and previews some big matchups over the coming week.

Additionally, Sam reviews a limited gameweek just gone due to the weather, and previews a full slate of games next weekend

He joins Sam Armitage to chat all about his professional goalkeeping career, which included being around Leicester City for their 2015/16 Premier League-winning campaign.

Additionally, he speaks about how his role at Anstey Nomads has progressed since initially starting to coach there towards the tail end of his pro career, bringing in David Nugent as one of his coaching staff, and their FA Trophy trip to FC Halifax Town this Saturday.

Sam also has the rundown on everything that happened over the Christmas and New Year fixtures as we prepare for the second half of the season.

He discusses the difference in footballing culture, how Iceland reacted to their 2016 Euros victory over England, and what he takes from managing under November's manager of the month, Daniel Moore.

Sam also runs through a busy week of NPL action, which included victories in the FA Trophy for two of our Step 4 sides.

From playing against Ronaldinho to winning a Step 5 league and cup double, he goes through all that.

Plus, Sam reviews yet another big weekend of action, and previews this weekend's matches, including the FA Trophy's third round

Plus, Sam reviews yet another bumper weekend of action, before looking ahead to the first December weekend in the NPL. 

Plus, how it felt to manage at Wembley, the back-to-back Step 4 play-off final defeats, the 4-4 play-off final against Dunston, and how this season is different from their debut in Step 3 last year.

Sam also runs down the key results from the last week of action, plus some preview for the upcoming weekend

From the quick rise and fall of Shaw Lane, to what managers do when out of work and why project jobs at semi-professional clubs suit him the best, especially now at a former Step 2, but now Step 4 side in Park Avenue.

Additionally, Sporting Khalsa's media officer, Harry Marston, talks about the club's switch from the Midlands to the West Division this summer, how that's impacted the start of the campaign, and how he's capitalised on big, viral moments in his job so far.

He joins Sam Armitage this week to discuss his unexpected journey into management, his brief time in Step 3 with Belper Town and his plans on getting the Nailers back there.

Additionally, Fabio Passerini from Clitheroe's media team comes on to chat about his connections with the club and how the season is going so far, including what is a record-breaking FA Trophy run.

Additionally, Hednesford Town CEO Marvin Robinson chats about the Pitmen's recent growth and ambitions for the future, and Mark Duffy returns to the podcast for the first time since its revival to talk about Matlock Town's start to life in Step 4.

Additionally, Marcus Summerfield, known to many Stockton Town fans as 'The Travelling Anchor' and Mossley director Nathan Harris are both on to discuss the starts their sides have made this season.

Marcus' Twitter - @TTAnchor_81

Callum Pattison, Dunston's media manager, is also on to chat about his role at the club, how the penalty shoot-out defeat to Stocksbridge in the final felt from the losing side and how they're planning to bounce back this year.

Plus, Bury FC commentator Oliver Cohen discusses growing up supporting the club from the Football League to the Northern Premier League, where he now volunteers.

Hebburn Town's Will Jeffries and Carlton Town's Ben Marsh join Sam Armitage to do just that, as does Lancaster City boss Jimmy Marshall to discuss his journey to managing his hometown club, his favourite ground he's managed at and a certain Ballon d'Or nominee whom he coached before he was picked up by Manchester United.

Plus, Lancaster City commentator Luke Oakes is on to review a rainy weekend and preview the upcoming FA Cup third qualifying round.

FC United's media lead, Paul Hurst, and Prescot Cables' commentator, Ben Voxhall, help review the FA Cup's 2nd Qualifying Round and the upcoming NPL action.

The FA Cup action which took place this past weekend is discussed by Paul, and Shane outlines what he loves the most about Whitby Town and the NPL.

Also, Rich Scott is back to help review last weekend's bank holiday action and preview the upcoming FA Cup first qualifying round, as sides from Step 3 enter for the first time.