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Tuesday Jan 06, 2026
Tuesday Jan 06, 2026
It’s cold in RG2, but Leam Richardson’s Royals are in a hot run of form on the pitch, picking up six points in four days against Burton Albion and Stockport County. The boys discuss the players who were crucial to the victories, including Daniel Kyerewaa’s starring role against the Brewers.
Plus, with no upcoming game to preview, Ben and Ross dig into a meaty mailbag, including questions on Reading’s needs in the transfer window.
Thanks as always to our friends at ZCZ Films for sponsoring the pod!
Thank you to The Amazons for providing the theme song!
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Wednesday Dec 31, 2025
Wednesday Dec 31, 2025
The four host-men of the apocalypse assemble to put Reading’s 2025 to bed. Marc Mayo and Wimb return to help Ben and Ross review the four points on the road against Plymouth Argyle and Peterborough United, diving into Special K’s impact on the team…
Plus, the TTE Awards return for 2025! Find out who wins our player of the (calendar) year, our most missed player, and the coveted Hal Robson Kanu Underachiever Award.
Thanks as always to our friends at ZCZ Films for sponsoring the pod!
Thank you to The Amazons for providing the theme song!
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Tuesday Dec 23, 2025
Tuesday Dec 23, 2025
The Royals are up then down, then up again, running out 3-2 winners over Luton Town thanks to a fantastic piece of centre-forward play from Long Kelvin.
Ben and Ross discuss the game and the overall effect Leam Richardson is having on the team so far. There’s debate over the impact of Daniel Kyerewaa and the current most important Reading player.
Plus, a bumper mailbag sees the pair answer questions on the positioning of Kamari Doyle in the team and the proper way to serve up a turkey. Plus there’s even time for a review of upcoming opponent Plymouth’s mascot situation.
Thanks as always to our friends at ZCZ Films for sponsoring the pod!
Thank you to The Amazons for providing the theme song!
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Wednesday Dec 17, 2025
Wednesday Dec 17, 2025
Oh dear: the Leam Richardson bump comes crashing down as Reading lose two games with a whimper in the space of four days. TTE writer Bobbins joins Ross to discuss the fallout from the two games and helps dissect a mailbag full of frustrated Royals.
Plus, the pair discuss Lewis Wing’s recent impact on the team, the seeming lack of leaders and the silent style of Joel Pereira, and the recruitment mistakes that need correcting in the next transfer windows.
Thanks as always to our friends at ZCZ Films for sponsoring the pod!
Thank you to The Amazons for providing the theme song!
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Tuesday Dec 02, 2025
Tuesday Dec 02, 2025
TTE editor Simeon Pickup is on the pod to discuss Reading’s first league win in Blackpool for two decades. Ross runs through the things that can still improve after an impressive 3-0 win, and Ben comes around on Daniel Kyerewaa, lauding his breakout performance in Royal colours.
The TTE team also discuss Kelvin Ehibhatiomhan’s evolving role at the club and how it may look after Jack Marriott returns to fitness.
Thanks as always to our friends at ZCZ Films for sponsoring the pod!
Thank you to The Amazons for providing the theme song!
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Tuesday Nov 25, 2025
Tuesday Nov 25, 2025
Former TTE favourite and current Reading FC media-man Ryan Jefferiss joins the podcast to reminisce and break down the match with the Millers. Ben and Ross get thoroughly opposite reads on the Rotherham United performance and debate the merits of Lewis Wing’s current positioning.
Plus, stick around to hear Ross get slated for his ratings in the mailbag.
Thanks as always to our friends at ZCZ Films for sponsoring the pod!
Thank you to The Amazons for providing the theme song!
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Thursday Nov 20, 2025
Thursday Nov 20, 2025
Rick Catania joins Ben and Ross to discuss his recent addition to the Reading FC board of directors. Rick gives an honest and open interview about his involvement with Reading and excitement for the upcoming years.
Plus, the boys take on a listener’s corner in which we learn just where on the scale from 1-1871 Rick’s confidence level is at for a playoff push.
Thanks as always to our friends at ZCZ Films for sponsoring the pod!
Thank you to The Amazons for providing the theme song!
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Wednesday Nov 12, 2025
Wednesday Nov 12, 2025
Leam Richardson starts his League One Royals fixtures with a victory against high-flying Stevenage. Ben and Ross discuss the win, including the players who impressed and the areas of the pitch Leam’s Royals are looking to attack.
With no preview needed, the boys dive into some deeply international-break-brained chat in the mailbag, exploring the worlds of fizzy drinks, Reading FC-themed murals and 442.
Polar Pop, anyone?
Thanks as always to our friends at ZCZ Films for sponsoring the pod!
Thank you to The Amazons for providing the theme song!
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Wednesday Nov 05, 2025
Wednesday Nov 05, 2025
There’ll be no FA Cup run then… new manager, same result for Reading, as the Royals exit the cup to non-league opposition for the third time since 2022.
Ross breaks down the immediate changes to Reading’s play under Leam Richardson, including the pros and cons of the style on display. Ben seems mostly fed up with the soft underbelly of the side.
Plus, the boys give their take on the appointment, and the interview from Rob Couhig released after Richardson's arrival. And if that’s not enough, learn which current Reading player was year eight Table Tennis champion…
Thanks as always to our friends at ZCZ Films for sponsoring the pod!
Thank you to The Amazons for providing the theme song!
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Monday Oct 27, 2025
Monday Oct 27, 2025
After two home matches that lead to four points but poor performances, Noel Hunt has been removed as Reading manager. Ben and Ross pick out what did for Noel in the end, and debate the true level of the squad.
The boys round up the likely managerial candidates and discuss what they want out of the next Reading manager. Plus, listeners ask whether a top-six challenge in the 2025/26 season is a lost cause.
Thanks as always to our friends at ZCZ Films for sponsoring the pod!
Thank you to The Amazons for providing the theme song!
Follow The Tilehurst End on Twitter @thetilehurstend
Follow Ross on Bluesky @webberross.bsky.social
Follow Ben on Twitter @mrblthomas