Best Reading FC Podcasts (2025)

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The Tilehurst End Podcast Episode 429: Fresh Legs on the Pitch 1:13:12

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Are Reading getting back on track? That’s the main question Ben and Ross ponder after three unbeaten in all competitions. Plus, Matt Ritchie and Jack Marriott arrive and bolster an expanding Royals squad. A mailbag of emails sees the boys discuss both what may increase the pressure on Noel Hunt, and what could have been done in the pre-season to en…

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#128: Live with FC Olympia! 25:14

14h ago25:14

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This week, we have the one segment we were able to get in at our live show last week! We welcomed FC Olympia (Ryan Perkins and Van Crisp) to talk about “Pro-Am” sports on the community scale, how it fits in Olympia and the future of community level clubs in our city. FC Olympia The Cooler Guild (Van’s podcast about Reign FC)…

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Arsenal v Leeds United 23rd August 2025 54:37

2d ago54:37

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A fully audio described matchday programme for Arsenal v Leeds United 23rd August 2025 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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#127: Primary Results Review 18:31

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We welcomed Erika Lari from OSD4All and Rob Richards, political consultant, to walk through the results of the 2025 August Primary. While we talked a little bit about non-Olympia stuff, we focused our discussion on Olympia-centric races. Olympia Time: Five initial lessons from the August Primary Olympia Time: Digging Deeper Into the August Primary …

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The Tilehurst End Podcast Episode 428: Frozen Hot Dog Buns 1:16:22

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Even the hot dogs aren’t up the snuff. It’s really not going well on the pitch for Reading at the start of the 2025/26 season, with the Royals losing a third game on the bounce and sitting on zero points. Ross dissects why it’s not working on the field, and a light mailbag spurs a long discussion about the first three months under new ownership. Th…

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#126: Starbucks Union 11:51

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In this episode of the Olympia Standard, we delve into the burgeoning movement to unionize Starbucks locations in Olympia. With two more Westside locations, Cooper Point and Black Lake B, recently voting to unionize, Olympia now has three unionized Starbucks stores, joining a national trend of over 600 organized locations. We welcome Pepper Sparkma…

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Exeter 4 - Blackpool 1 : REACTION (and Port Vale 0-1) 1:13:26

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It’s Wednesday 13th August 2025 and in today's show we discuss not just a comedy of errors, but a full blown theatrical performance as Blackpool crashed to an embarrassing 4-1 defeat at Exeter, a performance which Steve Bruce described as the worst at his time at the club. We also review yesterday’s equally insipid Carabao Cup first round exit as ‘…

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The Tilehurst End Podcast Episode 427: Phil Catchpole Interview 1:32:54

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Following Ben’s recent jaunt onto Royals TV, new match commentator Phil Catchpole joins the boys for a reverse fixture on the pod! The lads quiz Phil about his path through football media and put him on the spot about his ties to a certain local club... Phil gives insight on working under Rob Couhig both while at Wycombe Wanderers and Reading, and …

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#125: Heal Olympia 17:20

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Daniel Garcia is a planning commissioner and internet phenomenon (at least locally). He runs Heal Olympia, which is driving a vital conversation about the future of Olympia’s built environment. We sit down with him to talk about walking, parking, and the future of our city. Heal Olympia on Instagram Porcupine Media videos feature Lakefair vendors I…

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The Tilehurst End Podcast Episode 426: Add Huddersfield to the List 1:05:20

23d ago1:05:20

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The Royals lose their opening day match 2-0 away to Lincoln, despite Ben cheering them o from the press gantry. Ben and Ross break down the game, and discuss what the new signings brought to the table. Ross goes into how Kamari Doyle could help the Royals stale attack, and a lively mailbag wonders if a formation switch might be in the offing. And t…

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Blackpool 2 - Stevenage 3 : REACTION 1:02:02

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It’s Monday 4th August 2025 and in today's show we discuss a comedy of errors at Bloomfield Road as a very disjointed Blackpool crashed to defeat against Stevenage Borough in the League One curtain raiser. Pre-Match Stadium improvements Safe standing, North and SE East panelling Tangerine paintwork on East pillars and south steelwork Stevenage scor…

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Arsenal v Villarreal / Athletic Club August 2025 54:04

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A fully audio described matchday programme for pre-season. Arsenal v Villarreal / Athletic Club August 2025 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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#124: Parking or housing, pick one. 19:41

28d ago19:41

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Host emeritus and city council-member Dani Madrone rejoins the podcast for a discussion about housing, parking, parking minimums and how we’re going to turn empty parking lots on the Westside into a thriving, walkable, community. Maybe someday.By The Olympia Standard

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Season Preview 2025/26 1:02:25

28d ago1:02:25

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It’s Thursday 31st July 2025 and in this evening special pre-season preview show we look ahead to Saturdays curtain raiser against Stevenage at Bloomfield Road as the squad now looks a little light following the departure of Rob Apter and injuries to Albie Morgan, CJ, Danny Imray and Tom Bloxham. Are the Seafarers about to set on HMS piss-the-leagu…

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The Tilehurst End Podcast Episode 425: Season Preview 2025/26 1:20:39

28d ago1:20:39

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The TTE Extra and TTE Pod teams are together to preview Reading’s 2025/26! Wimb joins Ben and Ross to go over where the squad is at right now and where it could be in a few weeks time. The trio also go through the League One pack for the 2025/26 season, and pick out who might give Reading trouble and who’s there to make up the numbers. And of cours…

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#123: Olympia’s story told in museum form 19:15

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This week we welcome back former Olympia Mayor Cheryl Selby to talk about the new AHA Olympia Museum downtown and the future of Olympia’s history. Olympia Arts and History AllianceBy The Olympia Standard

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Devonn Reid picks his 5-aside team 29:21

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Welcome to a slightly different Football in Berkshire podcast. This weekend (Sunday 27th July) is the inaugural PLAION Launchpad Berkshire 5s, a charity five-aside competition raising money for Launchpad, Reading’s homelessness charity. We have been sponsored by Plaion, a worldwide video games distributor with a UK office in Theale and we say a hug…

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TTE Pod Extra: Transfer latest, Knibbs exit rumours & season expectations w/ James Earnshaw 29:08

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With the start of the season drawing ever closer for Reading, Wimb reunites with the Reading Chronicle's James Earnshaw to talk over all the latest transfer news, including updates on some of this summer's triallists and reaction to the club's newest arrival, Liam Fraser. There's also discussion around the changes made behind the scenes at the club…

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Scott Davies picks his 5-aside team 23:49

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Welcome to a slightly different Football in Berkshire podcast. This weekend (Sunday 27th July) is the inaugural PLAION Launchpad Berkshire 5s, a charity five-aside competition raising money for Launchpad, Reading’s homelessness charity. We have been sponsored by Plaion, a worldwide video games distributor with a UK office in Theale and we say a hug…

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The Tilehurst End Podcast Episode 424: The Tilehurst End Codpast 1:22:46

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The Whitley Bowl is open and Ben is there, but not in the Dolan! Ross picks his brain on Reading’s return to a packed stadium for a pre-season clash with Tottenham Hotspur. The pair discuss the performance against the Europa League champions and touch on the clashes with Gillingham and Swindon Town. A big mailbag includes chat about what Reading st…

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#122.1: Mea Culpa, Renee Fullerton 1:10

1M ago1:10

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In the Olympia School District primary ballot rundown episode last weekend we incorrectly described Renee Fullerton’s position on school vouchers. So, we’re running her entire answer the voucher question at the OSD4All Forum now so you have a chance to hear from her.By The Olympia Standard

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#122: Olympia School District primary rundown 1:09:49

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Note: In this episode, we incorrectly described Renee Fullerton’s position on school vouchers. So, we’re running her entire answer the voucher question at the OSD4All Forum now so you have a chance to hear from her. We are in your feeds early as we hand the mics over to the crew at OSD4All as they review the primary ballot for your 2025 Olympia Sch…

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Bonus: OSD4All Candidate Forum (July 12, 2025) 1:48:19

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This is not a regular episode of The Olympia Standard, this is a bonus episode! We’re sharing the audio from yesterday’s Olympia School Board candidate forum from OSD4All. We will be back in our feed in a few days with a more traditional ballot rundown episode, also featuring some folks from OSD4All. You can watch the YouTube video of the forum her…

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#121: Reading “Facing the soft xenophobia of Emmett Watson” 7:50

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We take a hard look at the soft xenophobia embedded in the jokes of beloved Seattle columnist Emmett Watson and the eco-soundbites of Oregon Governor Tom McCall. What starts as tongue-in-cheek jabs at newcomers evolves into real political consequences, downzoning, exclusionary housing policy, and a regional identity shaped by who we keep out. We tr…

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The Tilehurst End Podcast Episode 423: You Absolute Children 1:22:42

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The Royals get a rare Berkshire away day as they kick off their pre-season schedule at Hungerford Town. Constant away-dayer and stalwart editor of The Tilehurst End Simeon Pickup joins the pod for his yearly visit to discuss the trip and a 5-1 victory for the Royals courtesy of a young lineup. Plus, Reading sign three players in a week! Ross analys…

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#120: Fourth of July Man 17:37

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This episode explores the legacy of Judge George H. Boldt and the lasting impact of the 1974 Boldt Decision, which reaffirmed tribal fishing rights in Washington. Featuring a recording from Boldt’s daughter and grandson, the episode highlights the judge’s integrity, precision, and quiet courage, not just in issuing a landmark ruling, but in standin…

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The Tilehurst End Podcast Episode 422: Rush-esha of Re-signings 1:07:07

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The boys are back in town, and Ben and Ross are here too. The pair discuss the returning players who have signed new contracts, and ponder whether the club could have done more by this stage of the summer. Could the Royals start the new season with a centre-back pair of Paudie O'Connor and Michael Stickland, or are more reinforcements needed? Plus,…

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Close Season Ramble 1:09:23

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Its Thursday 26th June 2025 and in this evenings show we catch up on all the latest goings on at Blackpool Football Club since the last pod, including reviewing the season just gone, assessing the squad as it stands, the fixtures list for the new season which just dropped today and all the other stuff emanating out of Bloomfield Road Subjects 2024/…

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#119: We should be able to dispose of any statue we want 6:49

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In this episode of The Olympia Standard, we dive into the debate over who and what deserves a statue on Washington’s capitol campus. As the state grapples with the future of its Marcus Whitman monument, we explore the deeper meanings behind public memorials, the myths they enshrine, and the process (or lack thereof) for removing them. From the raci…

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#118: Olympia ’57 and the Arts Walk we always needed 7:48

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In this episode of The Olympia Stanard, we reflect on how Arts Walk has quietly become the festival Lakefair was always meant to be, a celebration of place, people, and downtown Olympia. We explore the origins of Lakefair in 1957, its car-centric context, and how downtown’s evolution has made space for something more human-scaled. As Capitol Lake f…

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The Tilehurst End Podcast Episode 421: Proper Club Business 1:18:30

2M ago1:18:30

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The new home kit drops, Reading sign Paudie O’Connor and Joel Pereira is staying! The Royals are acting like a real football club, and there’s a lot for Ben and Ross to talk about. In the middle section, Reading FC retail store manager Dale Why pops on to answer questions about the home kit launch. Recap: 5:00 Dale Why Interview: 28:45 Mailbag: 52:…

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#117: What happened to Tumwater 10:54

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The most enduring local history myth is that Tumwater’s downtown was destroyed by Interstate 5. Also, thanks for listening. After a month or so of successful interviews, this will be the first of a few episodes where I largely read you something. I’ll be back in mid-July with more interviews!By The Olympia Standard

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Berks v Bucks, fish hearts and somewhere in here, an awards preview 44:57

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Writer and host Paul Watson joins Tom Canning to preview the forthcoming Berkshire Football Awards (for about 7 minutes - then it takes a whistlestop tour around the world). Hopefully you enjoy the episode!

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The Tilehurst End Podcast Special: Rob Couhig Interview 1:01:18

3M ago1:01:18

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New Reading FC owner Rob Couhig joins the podcast! Just hours removed from a flight from Louisiana, Rob gives fascinating insight on his history in sport, his plans for the matchday experience and his excitement about the upcoming months. The boys ask about Rob’s thoughts on the academy and the Women’s team, and learn more about Disco Demolition ni…

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#116: Rep. Lisa Parshley and Sine Die 24:39

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Join us for our annual “Sine Die” episode as we sit down with Representative Lisa Parshley, a freshman legislator for the 22nd Legislative District and former Olympia City Council member, to discuss her whirlwind first legislative session. Rep. Parshley shares her insights on the transition from local to state government, the challenges and success…

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The Tilehurst End Podcast Episode 420: 2024/25 Season Review 1:25:11

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With the dust settling on both the 2024/25 season and the Dai Yongge era, Ben and Ross decide it’s time for a look back at the season as a whole, and do some redecorating of their own… In a deluxe pod, the boys discuss the off-field events in the first half, including the key moments in the season-long sale saga. In the second half, Ross takes us t…

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#115: Aaron Van Tuyl, the best local news podcast and local journalism 25:13

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In this episode, we break our own rules and leave the county. We talk to one of the voices behind the best local news podcast in the country to ask them their secrets. Aaron Van Tuyl joins us to talk about the Centralia News Dump and what makes local journalism work.By The Olympia Standard

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Eversley & California's play-off promotion with Darryl Jelly 18:14

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Eversley & California upset the odds in the Combined Counties League Division One play-offs at the end of the 2024/25 season, beating Penn & Tylers Green in the semi-finals and division runners up Westside in the Final. The Boars now go into a Step 5 season for the first time in the clubs history. Co-manager Darryl Jelly talks to Tom Canning about …