Episodes

Wednesday Aug 07, 2024
The Tilehurst End Podcast Episode 384: 2024/25 Season Preview
Wednesday Aug 07, 2024
Wednesday Aug 07, 2024
The 24/25 League One season is just days away and our hosts are here with their things to look out for across the league and in RG2. Outlandish predictions are the theme of the 24/25 preview, with Ross seemingly having lost his mind, and Ben having to step in as the voice of reason.
Before that, there’s time for a review of an encouraging pre-season, and a mailbag full of listeners looking forward to the season.
Timestamps:
4:18: Pre-season review
19:14: Mailbag
41:52: 24/25 Season Preview & Predictions
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Tuesday Jul 30, 2024
The Tilehurst End Podcast Episode 383: 8 Choc Ices
Tuesday Jul 30, 2024
Tuesday Jul 30, 2024
Ben and Ross finally have a match to review! QP-hahaha are on the menu this week, as Reading continue their encouraging pre season with a win over the fake hoops.
Never fear though, the conversation doesn’t stay focused for long, with the best Olympic sports and best iced desserts for a heatwave also discussed.
Thanks as always to our friends at ZCZ Films for sponsoring the show
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Tuesday Jul 09, 2024
The Tilehurst End Podcast: Women's Team Update July 2024
Tuesday Jul 09, 2024
Tuesday Jul 09, 2024
Ben and Ross bring back local women's football writer Abi Ticehurst to discuss the sad situation with the Reading women's team dropping to the 5th tier.
Abi takes us through the scope of the loss, and the key priorities for the team now.
Thanks as always to our friends at ZCZ Films for their sponsorship of the podcast
Donate to Abi's fundraiser: https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/Abi-Ticehurst
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Friday Jun 28, 2024
The Tilehurst End Episode 382: Is Anyone Home?
Friday Jun 28, 2024
Friday Jun 28, 2024
Is this thing still on? Why are we still here? Well despite it being peak Euros season, there's Royal rumors floating around.
Ben and Ross invite on Tom to discuss the fixture announcement, the women's team issues, and exactly what foods are served on an American BBQ.
Thanks as always to our friends ZCZ for their help in sponsoring the show.
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Tuesday Jun 11, 2024
The Tilehurst End Podcast: Iconic XIs #4
Tuesday Jun 11, 2024
Tuesday Jun 11, 2024
Prolific new TTE writer Alex joins the pair to kick off the second half of the Iconic XI series! The importance of the Westcoast logo to a generation of Reading fans is up for discussion, and a coach for the team comes from a very unlikely source!
A big shoutout to our friends at ZCZ Films for their generous sponsorship!
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Thursday Jun 06, 2024
The Tilehurst End Episode 381: This is Fine
Thursday Jun 06, 2024
Thursday Jun 06, 2024
Reading face a pair of setbacks early in their summer with charges for Mark Bowen as well as confirmation that the exclusivity period granted has ended without a sale being completed.
Ben and Ross talk through the possible consequences for the club, before trying to brighten proceedings with a lively mailbag.
Thanks as always to our friends ZCZ Films for their sponsoring of the show.
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Tuesday May 28, 2024
The Tilehurst End Miniseries: Iconic XIs #3
Tuesday May 28, 2024
Tuesday May 28, 2024
The average age of the Iconic XI miniseries is brought down a few years as Ryan comes into the studio with his team!
With limited memories of anything prior to Marek Matejovsky, Ryan draws upon the last decade for much of his team: and throws tactics to the wolves!
Thanks to our friends ZCZ Films for their sponsoring of the show!
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Wednesday May 22, 2024
The Tilehurst End Podcast Episode 380: Graeme Murty turns Heel
Wednesday May 22, 2024
Wednesday May 22, 2024
Ben and Ross get an excellent listener email and stumble into accidentally recording a full pod to go around it.
Graeme Murty is back in town to deliver Reading's U21s an agonizing defeat in the PL2 Semi Final.
Then the boys mull over the excellent email from the Royal exile.
Thanks as always to our friends ZCZ Films for their sponsoring of the show.
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Monday May 20, 2024
The Tilehurst End Miniseries: Iconic XIs #2
Monday May 20, 2024
Monday May 20, 2024
Ben and Ross are still stuck down memory lane, continuing their series of iconic XIs. What defines a cult legend or favorite player, and what are the stories behind those connections?
Today, Ben and Ross switch seats and make Ben the guest of honor: allowing him to take us through his team involving a rapper, an academy mapper, and a whole host of attackers...
Thanks to our friends ZCZ Films for their sponsoring of the show!
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Tuesday May 14, 2024
The Tilehurst End Miniseries: Iconic XIs #1
Tuesday May 14, 2024
Tuesday May 14, 2024
In a new series, Ben and Ross build their own teams made up of iconic or favorite Reading players from any era. What defines a cult legend or favorite player, and what are the stories behind those connections?
Ross kicks us off with an XI of his favorite featuring a few nods to the Jose Gomes era, plenty of pace on the wings, and even a former Balon d'Or nominee...
Thanks to our friends ZCZ Films for their sponsoring of the show!
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