Episodes

Monday Jan 24, 2022
The Tilehurst End Podcast Episode 287: From One Extreme To Another
Monday Jan 24, 2022
Monday Jan 24, 2022
After a dreadfully dull performance ended in defeat to Luton in midweek, Reading FC found a bit of life in their subsequent defeat to Huddersfield.
Here to review the defeats in the latest edition of The Tilehurst End Podcast are Marc Mayo and Ben Thomas, who Recap the action, answer your Mailbag questions, look through the club Newsbites, and look ahead to QPR in 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 - 01:58
Mailbag - 20:05
Newsbites - 38:31
Big Match Preview - 48:23

Monday Jan 17, 2022
The Tilehurst End Podcast Episode 286: Yet Moore Drama
Monday Jan 17, 2022
Monday Jan 17, 2022
One of the most disheartening, bizarre weeks at Reading FC has seen a 7-0 defeat to Fulham, a last-ditch loss at Middlesbrough, and the armband taken away from the club captain.
Marc Mayo is joined by Olly Allen and Alan West to discuss the chaos, with a Recap of the action, your Mailbag questions, the latest Newsbites and a Big Match Preview ahead of facing Luton.
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 - 01:44
Mailbag - 30:44
Newsbites - 51:56
Big Match Preview - 55:02

Monday Jan 10, 2022
The Tilehurst End Podcast Episode 285: You’ve Got To Be Kidd-ing Me
Monday Jan 10, 2022
Monday Jan 10, 2022
Reading are out of the FA Cup following a giant killing at the hands of sixth tier Kidderminster Harriers and the spotlight is firmly on Veljko Paunovic, with his future under more scrutiny than ever before.
Listen in as Marc Mayo is joined by Simeon Pickup and Adam Jones to dissect the defeat at Aggborough, mull over whether Pauno’s time is up and look ahead to a daunting Championship fixture at home to Fulham on Tuesday night. Plus, your questions are answered in the mailbag and a slice of positivity is once again offered by another great result for the women’s team.
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 - 3:14
Mailbag - 20:12
Newsbites - 35:07
Big Match Preview - 36:54

Tuesday Jan 04, 2022
The Tilehurst End Podcast Episode 284: Rammed Off The Road
Tuesday Jan 04, 2022
Tuesday Jan 04, 2022
Reading FC began 2022 with a late collapse at home to Derby, raising familiar questions and explanations for a 2-2 draw having been two goals up.
On hand to discuss the Covid-induced break and the Rams match, Marc Mayo is joined by Alan West to Recap the Christmas period (or lack of), answer your Mailbag questions, review the club Newsbites, and look ahead to Kidderminster in 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 - 02:32
Mailbag - 19:49
Newsbites - 31:23
Big Match Preview - 38:12

Tuesday Dec 21, 2021
The Tilehurst End Podcast Episode 283: 2021 Christmas Special & Awards Ceremony
Tuesday Dec 21, 2021
Tuesday Dec 21, 2021
It’s the most wonderful time of the year - but has it been the most wonderful of years for Reading FC?
The final show of 2021 for The Tilehurst End Podcast recaps a hugely memorable, 150th anniversary year for the Royals with Marc Mayo joined by Simeon Pickup, Ben Thomas and Marco Bader to discuss the psat 12 months and hand out some awards. Our annual ceremony features the likes of the Best Player, Most Improved Player, Comedy Moment and HRK Award for Underachievement.
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 of the year - 03:29
End of year awards - 23:24
Preview of 2022 - 01:10:35

Monday Dec 13, 2021
The Tilehurst End Podcast Episode 282: Gone West?
Monday Dec 13, 2021
Monday Dec 13, 2021
Veljko Paunovic faced fresh pressure on his job after a defeat to West Brom left Reading FC peering towards a relegation battle.
Marc and Ben sit down for the latest edition of The Tilehurst End podcast to review the match, as well as answer your questions, discuss the latest club news, and look ahead to Saturday’s game against Luton.
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 - 01:30
Mailbag - 16:04
Newsbites - 30:40
Big Match Preview - 35:30

Monday Dec 06, 2021
The Tilehurst End Podcast Episode 281: Not A Royal Disaster
Monday Dec 06, 2021
Monday Dec 06, 2021
After a morale-boosting victory against Swansea City, Reading were unable to win all three points again as they suffered a frustrating 1-1 draw at the hands of Hull City on Saturday afternoon.
Stand-in host Adam Jones takes to the microphone as he’s joined by podcast regular Ben Thomas, with the duo sinking their teeth into the Tigers, questions from listeners, VAR, all the latest news around the club and next weekend’s tie against promotion contenders West Bromwich Albion.
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 - 01:55
Mailbag - 22:16
Big Match Preview - 40:39

Tuesday Nov 30, 2021
The Tilehurst End Podcast Episode 280: Carroll Service
Tuesday Nov 30, 2021
Tuesday Nov 30, 2021
After a disappointing defeat to Sheffield United in midweek, Reading FC bounced back with an Andy Carroll-inspired 3-2 win at Swansea.
Marc Mayo is joined by Marco Bader and Ben Thomas to run the rule over the week’s action, with a Recap, Mailbag, the club Newsbites, 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 - 02:17
Mailbag - 26:57
Newsbites - 48:01
Big Match Preview - 54:12

Sunday Nov 21, 2021
The Tilehurst End Podcast Episode 279: Run With It
Sunday Nov 21, 2021
Sunday Nov 21, 2021
Reading FC ended a humbling fortnight off with a 1-1 draw against Nottingham Forest, which featured a debut for Andy Carroll and owner Dai Yongge sprinting up and down the pitch post-match.
The Tilehurst End Podcast is back to review all the action with Marc Mayo and Ben Thomas chewing over the match in the Recap, answering your questions in the Mailbag, discussing the points deduction in Newsbites, and looking to a clash with Sheffield United in 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 - 02:05
Mailbag - 20:59
Newsbites - 33:26
Big Match Preview - 45:30

Thursday Nov 18, 2021
The Tilehurst End Podcast: Points Deduction Reaction With Kieran Maguire
Thursday Nov 18, 2021
Thursday Nov 18, 2021
After much speculation, it was confirmed on Wednesday that the EFL have handed Reading an immediate six point deduction for breaching profitability and sustainability rules, with a further six points suspended until the end of the 2022/23 season.
To discuss the ins and outs of the decision and what happens next, Olly Allen is joined by football finance expert and host of the Price of the Football podcast Kieran Maguire. We find out what has led to the deduction, the terms of the agreed business plan the club now have to adhere to and how Reading can look to the future.
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.