Episodes

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.

Saturday Nov 06, 2021
The Tilehurst End Podcast Episode 278: Clarke Knight Rising
Saturday Nov 06, 2021
Saturday Nov 06, 2021
After a Covid-19 diagnosis for Veljko Paunovic and a loss at Millwall, Jahmari Clarke sent Reading FC into the international break with a smile after two late goals downed Birmingham.
Marc Mayo and Dave ‘Handbags’ Harris are back to Recap the busy week’s action, answer you Mailbag questions, review the club Newsbites and look ahead to our return 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 - 02:34
Mailbag - 25:46
Newsbites - 36:21
Big Match Preview - 48:44

Monday Nov 01, 2021
The Tilehurst End Podcast Episode 277: Not Cherry Good
Monday Nov 01, 2021
Monday Nov 01, 2021
A third defeat in a row dumped Reading FC well back in the play-off picture as Bournemouth rode to a 2-0 victory at the Select Car Leasing Stadium.
Back to review the action are Marc Mayo and Alan ‘Westy’ West in The Tilehurst End Podcast episode 277, with a Recap of the action, your Mailbag questions answered, the club Newsbites and a Big Match Preview of Tuesday’s trip to Millwall.
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.
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Show Order
Recap - 01:40
Mailbag - 13:38
Newsbites - 32:01
Big Match Preview - 36:34

Monday Oct 25, 2021
The Tilehurst End Podcast Episode 276: Momentum Swing
Monday Oct 25, 2021
Monday Oct 25, 2021
If a club is only ever three games away from a crisis, Reading FC are two games down after defeats to Blackpool and Blackburn.
Fortunately, unbeaten league leaders Bournemouth are next up and The Tilehurst End Podcast returns to Recap the week’s action, answer your Mailbag questions, delve into the club Newsbites and look ahead to Saturday’s TV clash in Big Match Preview - with Marc Mayo, Olly Allen and Ben Thomas.
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 - 02:25
Mailbag - 26;37
Newsbites - 38:19
Big Match Preview - 40:15

Monday Oct 18, 2021
The Tilehurst End Podcast Episode 275: Moving Swiftly On
Monday Oct 18, 2021
Monday Oct 18, 2021
Reading FC, once again, had John Swift to thank for a 1-0 win over Barnsley on Saturday that perhaps will not live long in the memory.
Yet, the Royals’ ability to salvage three points when not at their best could be a very telling sign, as Marc Mayo and Alan ‘Westy’ West sit down to discuss the match. In this week’s episode of The Tilehurst End Podcast, we also answer your Mailbag questions, run over the latest club Newsbites, and look ahead to Blackpool 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 - 01:49
Mailbag - 12:55
Newsbites - 24:59
Big Match Preview - 26:24

Sunday Oct 03, 2021
The Tilehurst End Podcast Episode 274: Digging Deep
Sunday Oct 03, 2021
Sunday Oct 03, 2021
Following defeat to Derby in midweek, Reading bounced back with a hard-fought 1-0 win over Cardiff City on Saturday afternoon.
The Tilehurst End Podcast is back to discuss victory in the Welsh capital, with Olly Allen being joined by Adam Jones and Ben Thomas. There’s praise for Veljko Paunovic, praise for the impact of the summer signings and, er... constructive criticism for George Puscas. Plus, the boys answer your questions in the mailbag, get the latest from STAR in newsbites and take a brief glance ahead to home fixtures against Barnsley and Blackpool after the international break.
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 - 3:39
Mailbag - 32:50
Newsbites - 44:06
Big Match Preview - 52:10