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The Tilehurst End Podcast Episode 149: A Bit Of A Chore

Sometimes football is fun and fanciful, other times it’s like Reading over the 2017 Christmas period: a bit of a chore.

Luckily there is still plenty to discuss away from the intricacies of passing it slowly from one defender to another and that’s what Marc and Handbags got stuck into for episode 149 of The Tilehurst End Podcast.

From angry fans to stubborn Jaap, ignored youth to how we’ll match up against Hull, strap in via PodBean, YouTube or iTunes.

Furthermore, thanks to all listeners who continue to pledge to our Patreon campaign and to those who answered our survey on improving the show, which you can participate in here.

Podcast Extra - January 5

Olly and Tom return after the Christmas break to review a disappointing festive period for Reading, discuss whether Jaap Stam's job is on the line, explore any potential January transfers and look ahead to Saturday's FA Cup clash with Stevenage. 

Podcast Extra - December 21

In the final Podcast Extra of the year, Olly and Tom look back at the Cardiff and Ipswich games, discuss Yann Kermorgant's role in the team, dissect the latest transfer rumours and preview the festive period, starting with the 500th game at the Madejski Stadium this weekend against Burton Albion. 

The Tilehurst End Podcast Episode 148: Christmas Special & End Of Year Awards

It’s time to draw a merry end to 2017, a rollercoaster of a year at Reading Football Club with The Tilehurst End Podcast Awards!

Marc is joined in the new surroundings of the Ibis hotel on the Oxford Road by Steve ‘Royal Hoops’ Curtis, Chris Hartley and debutant David Berry with the gongs handed out to the Royals’ best player, most improved, comedy moment, the Hal Robson-Kanu underachiever and much more.

As ever, we also answer your questions in the mailbag with thetilehurstend@gmail.com the best place to get in touch ahead of our return in the new year.

There is also a recap after the 2-0 defeat to Ipswich and a cursory glance towards the Christmas period and what is to come in 2018.

Also, don’t forget we have our Patreon campaign alive and kicking as we always look to improve the show and increase our technological capabilities, with the podcast available via iTunes as well as the usual Podbean channel.

The show will be back in the new year so once again a huge thank you to all who continue to stick it out with the podcast and here’s to a positive 2018!

Show order:

Ipswich Recap - 01:46

End of Year Awards - 12:23

Mailbag - 49:19

Xmas Preview - 01:01:58

The Tilehurst End Podcast Episode 147: A Reunion With Colin

It wasn’t the ending Reading fans were hoping for in game No. 499 at the Madejski Stadium but there was, at the very least, plenty to talk about on this week’s show.

Dave ‘Handbags’ Harris popped onto a Skype call with Marc to talk over Monday night’s 2-2 draw as well as answer your questions in the mailbag and look forward to a weekend trip to Suffolk up next for the Royals.

Next week, of course, is the TTE Xmas special which means our end of year awards show! Let us know your thoughts on who should get what at thetilehurstend@gmail.com, or via the Twitter and Facebook channels.

Also, don’t forget we have our Patreon campaign alive and kicking as we always look to improve the show and increase our technological capabilities, with the podcast available via iTunes as well as the usual Podbean channel.

Show order:

Cardiff Review - 02:24

Mailbag - 20:52

Ipswich Preview - 33:52

Podcast Extra - December 8

With just one game to look back on, the 3-1 win at Sunderland, it's a slightly shorter Podcast Extra this week. But fear not, Olly and Tom still discuss the FA Cup third round draw, a loan move for an academy product and look ahead to Monday's game with high-flying Cardiff.

The Tilehurst End Podcast Episode 146: The Legend Of Robin Friday

As one of the most iconic historical figures in Reading Football Club history, Robin Friday is a myth, an engima, and the subject of Robin Titford’s latest release which the author discusses on this week’s podcast.

With a win at Sunderland to review and games versus Cardiff and Stevenage in the Cup to review, Marc is joined by Steve ‘Royals Hoops’ Curtis as well this week with your questions in the mailbag also answered during Episode 146.

Roger’s work ‘The Legend Of Robin Friday’ is available in Reading, at the Waterstones and Madejski Stadium, with the man himself doing a signing session at the Megastore before Monday’s game.

As ever, the TTE Patreon campaign for the podcast and website is chugging along, and you can get involved in that here, with the show also available via iTunes.

Show order:

Sunderland recap - 03:22

The Legend of Robin Friday - 12:58

Mailbag - 39:32

Cardiff preview - 52:25

Podcast Extra - December 1

The Sheffield Wednesday and Barnsley games recapped, the trip to Sunderland previewed, and out of contract players discussed. It's all on this week's podcast extra with TTE assistant editor Olly Allen and the Wokingham Paper's Tom Crocker. 

The Tilehurst End Podcast Episode 145: Neither Half Empty Nor Half Full

Two matches, four points and yet a lingering question of what's still holding back this Reading team after their 0-0 draw with Sheffield Wednesday and 3-0 beating on Barnsley this past week.

Marc and Westy chew over what's left to improve upon and what areas of the team are worth being pretty pleased about ahead of next weekend's trip to Sunderland.

That match is previewed in Any Other Business with a Pubchat on social media and the future of football broadcasting before your questions answered in the Mailbag.

If you're enjoying the show please subscribe via iTunes and if you really really like the show our Patreon campaign is always open to those willing to help us improve our tech and any tip of the hat for our efforts is much appreciated!

Show order: 

Recap - 02:13

Pubchat - 20:03

Mailbag - 31:29

Sunderland Preview - 41:43

Podcast Extra - November 24

There's two games to look back on in this week's Podcast Extra with Olly and Tom. The pair also discuss another superb ticket initiative from those behind the scenes at Reading and an Omar Richards transfer rumour, before looking ahead to the visit of Sheffield Wednesday this weekend.