Episodes

Wednesday Dec 21, 2022
The Tilehurst End Podcast Episode 319: 2022 Christmas Special
Wednesday Dec 21, 2022
Wednesday Dec 21, 2022
Reading FC somewhat miraculously ended 2022 just two points off the Championship play-offs after an often-terrifying rollercoaster ride.
Ross Webber and Alan West join Marc Mayo for a look back on the year plus the tenth edition of The Tilehurst End Podcast’s Christmas Awards.
Sponsored by ZCZ Films, The Tilehurst End Podcast can be enjoyed via PodBean, Spotify, Acast, YouTube or iTunes. A big thanks to all listeners who continue to pledge to our Patreon campaign.
Listeners can always get in touch with the podcast via our Twitter and Facebook pages as well as our email, thetilehurstend@gmail.com, with thoughts on the show, opinions on the team, and potential topics to sink our teeth into always welcome.
Show Order
Recap of the Year - 03:01
Christmas Awards - 28:50
Big Match Preview - 1:02:41

Monday Dec 12, 2022
The Tilehurst End Podcast Episode 318: Winter Warmer
Monday Dec 12, 2022
Monday Dec 12, 2022
With the Championship now back and in full focus for Reading FC fans, a win over Coventry was just the winter warmer we all needed on Saturday.
Marc Mayo is joined by Alan West for this week’s episode with a Recap of the match, your Mailbag questions, a look at the club Newsbites and Big Match Preview ahead of a TV clash with Birmingham.
Sponsored by ZCZ Films, The Tilehurst End Podcast can be enjoyed via PodBean, Spotify, Acast, YouTube or iTunes. A big thanks to all listeners who continue to pledge to our Patreon campaign.
Listeners can always get in touch with the podcast via our Twitter and Facebook pages as well as our email, thetilehurstend@gmail.com, with thoughts on the show, opinions on the team, and potential topics to sink our teeth into always welcome.
Show Order
Recap - 02:33
Mailbag - 13:30
Newsbites - 19:07
Big Match Preview - 21:16

Wednesday Dec 07, 2022
The Tilehurst End Podcast Episode 317: Back To Work We Go
Wednesday Dec 07, 2022
Wednesday Dec 07, 2022
Reading FC are back in action this weekend with the end of the World Cup break for the Championship.
And that means The Tilehurst End Podcast is rustled back into life with Marc Mayo joined by Ross Webber to discuss the Royals’ clash with Coventry, plus EFL expert Gabriel Sutton to talk the state of the league at the (almost) halfway mark.
Sponsored by ZCZ Films, The Tilehurst End Podcast can enjoyed via PodBean, Spotify, Acast, YouTube or iTunes. A big thanks to all listeners who continue to pledge to our Patreon campaign.
Listeners can always get in touch with the podcast via our Twitter and Facebook pages as well as our email, thetilehurstend@gmail.com, with thoughts on the show, opinions on the team, and potential topics to sink our teeth into always welcome.
Download the show here.

Thursday Nov 24, 2022
The Tilehurst End Podcast: Mental Health For Movember With Tom McIntyre
Thursday Nov 24, 2022
Thursday Nov 24, 2022
With no main shows for a few weeks because of the World Cup break, we thought we would bring you a special episode of The Tilehurst End podcast focusing on men’s mental health as part of Movember.
Olly Allen and Ben Thomas sat down with Reading centre-back and boyhood fan Tom McIntyre to discuss their own experiences with mental health, share ideas and coping mechanisms (including cold showers!) and identify where the topic sits within the world of football.
The following organisations can provide help and support if you need someone to talk to:
CALM - https://www.thecalmzone.net/, 0800 58 58 58
Samaritans - https://www.thecalmzone.net/, 116 123
Mind - https://www.thecalmzone.net/, 0300 123 3393
Sponsored by ZCZ Films, The Tilehurst End Podcast can be taken in via PodBean, Spotify, Acast, YouTube or iTunes. Furthermore, thanks to all listeners who continue to pledge to our Patreon campaign.
Listeners can always get in touch with the podcast via our Twitter and Facebook pages as well as our email, thetilehurstend@gmail.com, with thoughts on the show, opinions on the team, and potential topics to sink our teeth into always welcome.

Saturday Nov 19, 2022
The Tilehurst End Podcast: Jordan Holsgrove Interview
Saturday Nov 19, 2022
Saturday Nov 19, 2022
A mid-season break special edition of The Tilehurst End Podcast features former Reading FC midfielder Jordan Holsgrove.
The academy product left the club before his first-team breakthrough to enjoy what has turned into a very solid career with Celta Vigo and Pacos De Ferreira. He sits down with Marc Mayo to discuss all that and more.
Sponsored by ZCZ Films, The Tilehurst End Podcast can be enjoyed via PodBean, Spotify, Acast, YouTube or iTunes. A big thanks to all listeners who continue to pledge to our Patreon campaign.
Listeners can always get in touch with the podcast via our Twitter and Facebook pages as well as our email, thetilehurstend@gmail.com, with thoughts on the show, opinions on the team, and potential topics to sink our teeth into always welcome.
Download the show here.

Monday Nov 14, 2022
The Tilehurst End Podcast Episode 316: A Well-Earned Break
Monday Nov 14, 2022
Monday Nov 14, 2022
Reading FC headed into the World Cup break with a delightful last-gasp victory against Hull.
Ben Thomas hosts The Tilehurst End Podcast this week alongside Marco Bader to review the win, plus discuss the latest Newsbites, your Mailbag questions and preview the mid-season pause.
Sponsored by ZCZ Films, The Tilehurst End Podcast can enjoyed via PodBean, Spotify, Acast, YouTube or iTunes. A big thanks to all listeners who continue to pledge to our Patreon campaign.
Listeners can always get in touch with the podcast via our Twitter and Facebook pages as well as our email, thetilehurstend@gmail.com, with thoughts on the show, opinions on the team, and potential topics to sink our teeth into always welcome.
Show Order
Recap - 01:32
Newsbites - 24:13
Mailbag - 26:00
Big Match Preview - 43:46

Sunday Nov 06, 2022
The Tilehurst End Podcast Episode 315: Home Woes
Sunday Nov 06, 2022
Sunday Nov 06, 2022
Reading FC suffered a late defeat to Preston to follow up on a goalless draw at Luton, to keep the questions coming for Paul Ince and the team.
Marc Mayo and Ben Thomas review a difficult week for the Royals with the matches featured in Recap, your Mailbag questions, a Newsbites chat about Club 1871 and Big Match Preview
Sponsored by ZCZ Films, The Tilehurst End Podcast can be taken in via PodBean, Spotify, Acast, YouTube or iTunes. Furthermore, thanks to all listeners who continue to pledge to our Patreon campaign.
Listeners can always get in touch with the podcast via our Twitter and Facebook pages as well as our email, thetilehurstend@gmail.com, with thoughts on the show, opinions on the team, and potential topics to sink our teeth into always welcome.
Show Order
Recap - 02:10
Mailbag - 20:38
Newsbites - 34:00
Big Match Preview - 39:55

Sunday Oct 30, 2022
The Tilehurst End Podcast Episode 314: Burned
Sunday Oct 30, 2022
Sunday Oct 30, 2022
Reading FC came away from Burnley empty handed in controversial circumstances on Saturday to leave Paul Ince and the Royals fans seething.
Marc Mayo is joined by Harry Chafer for the latest episode of The Tilehurst End Podcast with the Recap, your Mailbag questions and a Big Match preview for Luton to discuss. We also have Louisa Sanghera from Proud Royals dropping by to discuss their work in Pubchat.
Sponsored by ZCZ Films, The Tilehurst End Podcast can be taken in via PodBean, Spotify, Acast, YouTube or iTunes. Furthermore, thanks to all listeners who continue to pledge to our Patreon campaign.
Listeners can always get in touch with the podcast via our Twitter and Facebook pages as well as our email, thetilehurstend@gmail.com, with thoughts on the show, opinions on the team, and potential topics to sink our teeth into always welcome.
Show Order
Recap - 02:19
Mailbag - 15:08
Pubchat - 25:19
Big Match Preview - 33:47

Monday Oct 24, 2022
The Tilehurst End Podcast Episode 313: Bristol Bounceback
Monday Oct 24, 2022
Monday Oct 24, 2022
There was a real sense of fear that Reading FC were ripe for a harsh reality check after squandering a two-goal lead to Swansea in midweek, but a 2-0 win over Bristol City reinserted the Royals into more positive vibes.
Marc Mayo and Alan ‘Westy’ West are back for The Tilehurst End Podcast Episode 313 to review this week’s games, answer your Mailbag questions, talk injuries in Newsbites, and preview a big trip to Burnley.
Sponsored by ZCZ Films, The Tilehurst End Podcast can be taken in via PodBean, Spotify, Acast, YouTube or iTunes. Furthermore, thanks to all listeners who continue to pledge to our Patreon campaign.
Listeners can always get in touch with the podcast via our Twitter and Facebook pages as well as our email, thetilehurstend@gmail.com, with thoughts on the show, opinions on the team, and potential topics to sink our teeth into always welcome.
Show Order
Recap - 01:50
Mailbag - 16:11
Newsbites - 18:40
Big Match Preview - 24:08

Sunday Oct 16, 2022
The Tilehurst End Podcast Episode 312: Fortress SCL Breached
Sunday Oct 16, 2022
Sunday Oct 16, 2022
West Brom took a 2-0 win from Berkshire on Saturday after sacking manager Steve Bruce on the eve of their clash with Reading.
The Tilehurst End Podcast is back with Marc Mayo and Ben Thomas reviewing the Royals’ defeat plus your Mailbag questions, the club Newsbites and Big Match Preview ahead of a trip to Swansea.
Sponsored by ZCZ Films, The Tilehurst End Podcast can be taken in via PodBean, Spotify, Acast, YouTube or iTunes. Furthermore, thanks to all listeners who continue to pledge to our Patreon campaign.
Listeners can always get in touch with the podcast via our Twitter and Facebook pages as well as our email, thetilehurstend@gmail.com, with thoughts on the show, opinions on the team, and potential topics to sink our teeth into always welcome.
Show Order
Recap - 02:22
Mailbag - 12:58
Newsbites - 33:59
Big Match Preview - 36:31