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The Tilehurst End Podcasts
Join Alan West, Paul Williams and the Reading Post’s Reading FC reporter Jonny Fordham for the Royals Post podcast, brought to you in association with the Reading Post newspaper and getreading.co.uk.
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The Tilehurst End Podcast Episode 429: Fresh Legs on the Pitch
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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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The Tilehurst End Podcast Episode 428: Frozen Hot Dog Buns
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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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The Tilehurst End Podcast Episode 427: Phil Catchpole Interview
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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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The Tilehurst End Podcast Episode 426: Add Huddersfield to the List
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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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The Tilehurst End Podcast Episode 425: Season Preview 2025/26
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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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TTE Pod Extra: Transfer latest, Knibbs exit rumours & season expectations w/ James Earnshaw
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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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The Tilehurst End Podcast Episode 424: The Tilehurst End Codpast
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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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The Tilehurst End Podcast Episode 423: You Absolute Children
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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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The Tilehurst End Podcast Episode 422: Rush-esha of Re-signings
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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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The Tilehurst End Podcast Episode 421: Proper Club Business
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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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The Tilehurst End Podcast Special: Rob Couhig Interview
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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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The Tilehurst End Podcast Episode 420: 2024/25 Season Review
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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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The Tilehurst End Podcast Episode 419: Kebe’s Kebabs
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Ben and Ross spend an afternoon enjoying discussing things that Reading could do with their future. And hey, isn’t that nice speculation to engage in as Reading fans? The pair discuss what the new American owners could do with our club, and what should be high up on the priority list off the pitch. Ross pitches a strange backwards marketing campaig…
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The Tilehurst End Podcast Episode 418: Clean The Stadium Manatees
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Ben and Ross record before the takeover is officially confirmed, but handily provide new owners Rob and Todd with a suggested retained list of Reading players approaching the end of their contracts. Plus, after a beefy mailbag, the boys run through their first priorities for the new owners, including exactly what parts of the stadium could do with …
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The Tilehurst End Podcast: Robbie Savage Interview
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Charlie Savage’s dad joins the pod for a wide-ranging chat about Reading FC, and Charlie’s experience at the club so far. Robbie gives a detailed rundown of his take on Reading over the past two seasons, and gives real insight on the team dynamic. Plus, with a hugely successful first season in management under his belt with Macclesfield, Robbie tel…
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The Tilehurst End Podcast: EMERGENCY SALE POD
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He’s only gone and flipping done it. Reading Football Club is pleased to announce the sale in principle of the club to Redwood Holdings Limited: owned by one Rob Couhig (and Todd Trosclair). Ben drags Ross out of bed at 6am on the East Coast to celebrate the news before heading straight to the Amazons’ show at the Purple Turtle stage! Thanks as alw…
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The Tilehurst End Podcast Episode 417: Deep Breath, Royals
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Reading take the playoff race to the final day and score one of their best goals of the season against Bristol Rovers. Ben and Ross are here to break down victory over the Gas and try to help a bulging mailbag of Reading fans get through the long wait for Saturday. Plus there’s time to hear about how Ben became a hero of the people this week at the…
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The Tilehurst End Podcast Episode 416: Flame Cannons
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The Premier League brings out all the big guns for the under-18s cup final (and hopefully pays for them too), but the young Royals fall 2-1 at home in a late shock defeat to West Ham United. Ben runs us through that game before Ross recaps the men's team's 5-1 thrashing of Mansfield Town. There’s yet another club statement for the pod to make a sta…
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The Tilehurst End Podcast: Harrison Gilkes Interview
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Lead Professional Development Phase Coach and Reading FC's under-18s manager Harrison Gilkes joins Ben and Ross for a fascinating interview ahead of his side's PL Cup final on Tuesday against West Ham United at the SCL Stadium. Harrison gives insight on the development process, the difficulties of inspiring youth players to do their schoolwork, and…
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The Tilehurst End Podcast Episode 415: Big Dance-y Dance
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Two wins on the bounce take Reading two points clear into the playoff places with five games to go, while the club announce another period of exclusivity has ended, with a familiar face seemingly waiting in the wings. That gives Ben and Ross plenty to discuss, with the performance of Harvey Knibbs against Shrewsbury Town on Ross’ mind in particular…
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Royals Post - Episode 45 - Brian McDermott
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Join the Royals Post podcast team as they discuss the sacking of Brian McDermott.The podcast also have news of two other departures connected to Reading FC. More on Reading Football Club at http://www.getreading.co.uk/readingfcBy Jonny Fordham
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Royals Post - Episode 44 - Everton defeat
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Join the Royals Post podcast team as they look back at the 3-1 defeat at Everton.Host Alan West is as usual joined by Paul Williams and the Reading Post's Royals reporter Jonny Fordham.More on Reading Football Club at http://www.getreading.co.uk/readingfcBy Jonny Fordham
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Royals Post - Episode 43 - Looking back at Stoke City defeat
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Join Alan West Paul Williams and the Reading Post's Jonny Fordham for the latest Royals Post podcast.This week the team look back at the 2-1 defeat to Stoke City.And in pub chat they take a closer look at the run-ins that face Reading's relegation rivals.More on Reading Football Club at http://www.getreading.co.uk/readingfc…
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Royals Post - Episode 42 - Special guest Michael Wimbush from the Tilehurst End, and Anton Zingarevich interview.
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Listen to the latest Royals Post podcast after the team returned from a short mid-season break.The Post's Reading FC reporter Jonny Fordham is joined by regular host Alan West and Paul Williams - as well as special guest Michael Wimbush from the Tilehurst End.More on Reading Football Club at http://www.getreading.co.uk/readingfc…
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Royals Post - Episode 41 - Change of approach paying dividends?
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The Royals Post podcast is back for 2013.Join Alan West, Paul Willians the the Post's Reading FC reporter Jonny Fordham for the latest instalment.More on Reading Football Club at http://www.getreading.co.uk/readingfcBy Jonny Fordham
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Royals Post - Episode 40 - Reading's transfer policy
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Join the Royals Post podcast team as they run the rule over Reading's defeat to Manchester United.Alan West and Paul Williams join Reading Post reporter Jonny Fordham in the latest show.And in pub chat the team look over Reading's transfer policy and if they have what it takes to survive in the Premier League.More on Reading Football Club at http:/…
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Royals Post - Episode 39 - Manchester United, Wigan and Villa
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Join Alan West, Paul Williams the Reading Post's Jonny Fordham and special guest Dave Goss for the latest episode of the Royals Post.The trio look back at defeats to Aston Villa and Wigan as well as previewing the game against Manchester United.And in pub chat they discuss if Brian McDermott has entered the Premier League sack race.More on Reading …
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Royals Post - Episode 38 - Everton win and Reading Historical Society
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Join Alan West, Paul Williams the Reading Post's Jonny Fordham and special guest Dave Goss for the latest episode of the Royals Post.The team discuss the 2-1 home win over Everton and give their thoughts on the ultimate game of two halves.And in pub chat, Dave, from the Reading Historical Society, shares his memories of Reading FC.More on Reading F…
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Royals Post - Episode 37 - Alex Pearce and Norwich City
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Join the Royals Post podcast team for the latest podcast.Alan West, Paul Williams and the Reading Post's Jonny Fordham look back at Royals' drab 0-0 draw with Norwich City.In pub chat they ask for your best starting XI and also look in detail at Alex Pearce's contract situation at Madejski Stadium.More on Reading Football Club at http://www.getread…
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Royals Post - Episode 36 - QPR and the clubs ambitions
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Join West, Williams and Fordham as they dissect the weeks action from the Madejski Stadium.This week the Royals Post podcast team run the rule over Reading's draw with QPR and the gap opening up at the bottom of the table.They also take a look at Anton Zingarevich's ambitions for the club.More on Reading Football Club at http://www.getreading.co.uk…
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