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Friday Jan 30, 2026
Friday Jan 30, 2026
Four goals scored, but only two points in two games at home for Reading, leaving Ben and Ross to debate whether this team has enough to make a playoff push in the second half of the season.
New full-backs Ryan Nambe and Haydon Roberts impress, while Ross thinks there’s still a glaring need in the one pocket of the field for this team.
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 Jan 20, 2026
Tuesday Jan 20, 2026
Reading stuttered on their return from a two-week break, falling 3-1 to Leyton Orient in London. Ben and Ross debate the form of various key players at the club, and whether the holiday period’s results were a fair reflection of the Royals' level.
Plus, there’s ample discussion of the recruitment, with the January window already two thirds through - with the boys agreeing on the position that needs strengthening the most.
And with Louisiana Day fast approaching, there’s time for a Paudie O’Connor-heavy preview of the Barnsley clash.
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 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!
Follow The Tilehurst End on Twitter @thetilehurstend
Follow Ross on Bluesky @webberross.bsky.social
Follow Ben on Twitter @mrblthomas