Episodes

Monday Feb 19, 2024
The Tilehurst End Podcast Episode 371: Ali Al-Flapsi
Monday Feb 19, 2024
Monday Feb 19, 2024
David Button drops a cross and a clanger in a loss to Portsmouth, but overall the Royals are worth far more than the final score of 4-1 would suggest.
Sarah Turner, Chair of the Supporters Trust at Reading (STAR) joins Ben and Ross to discuss the visit to a much renovated Fratton Park, and discuss the recent movements in the ownership situation
Thanks as always to our friends at ZCZ Films for Sponsoring this podcast. Check out Art's Wildest Movement: Mannerism on Sky Arts or Apple TV now.
Learn more about STAR at star-reading.org
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Monday Feb 12, 2024
The Tilehurst End Podcast Episode 370: Stop Talking about The Undertaker
Monday Feb 12, 2024
Monday Feb 12, 2024
Reading put up a 6 point week with two rollicking victories against Charlton and Stevenage to leave the relegation zone in the rearview mirror. There's a thorough discussion of Charlton and the impressive form of the defence.
Meanwhile, there's an international theme to the pod as we virtually visit Riyadh, Vegas, and Fleetwood.
Sponsor 15 year old Maddox in his 65 mile run from Reading to Portsmouth this weekend! Check out the Gofundme here - https://www.gofundme.com/f/maddoxs-world-challenge-fundraiser
Thanks as always to our friends and sponsors ZCZ Films
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Friday Feb 09, 2024
The Tilehurst End Podcast Special: Reading in 4231
Friday Feb 09, 2024
Friday Feb 09, 2024
Ross calls an emergency podcast to discuss Selles' recent experiments with the 4231 formation.
You can watch today's special as a video on youtube! Check it out at this link
Thanks as always to ZCZ Films for helping us to expand our content!
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Monday Feb 05, 2024
The Tilehurst End Podcast Episode 369: Up a Tree
Monday Feb 05, 2024
Monday Feb 05, 2024
Fish, teenagers, and Amadou Mbengue are spotted up trees this week, as the Thames Valley derby sees more police than home fans in attendance. Ben and Ross run through another battling point on the road and battle themselves with a bulging mailbag.
There's also a returning mention of the Stevenage manager's dog. So that's nice...
Thanks as always to our friends ZCZ Films for helping keep the lights on.
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Wednesday Jan 31, 2024
TTE Pod Extra Jan 31 - Transfer Deadline Day Preview
Wednesday Jan 31, 2024
Wednesday Jan 31, 2024
Wimb returns alongside James and Andy to round up all of the key transfer news ahead of the end of the January transfer window.
We look at the departures of three defenders already, plus whom, if anyone, might come in to replace them.
On top of that we look at the latest rumblings around the takeover of the club and share some thoughts ahead of the Oxford game on Saturday.
As always, thanks to our sponsors ZCZ Films and our exclusive Pod Extra Sponsor, FUTCoaching.com If you're interested in improving your EAFC 24 performance, then check them out. Our listeners can get 10% off using the code TTE, or why not check out the FREE FUT In Review Podcast.
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Monday Jan 29, 2024
The Tilehurst End Podcast Episode 368: Knibbsy Does It
Monday Jan 29, 2024
Monday Jan 29, 2024
Bobbins joins Ben & Ross on the pod to ruminate on a battling point against an in form Orient side. The Subs, Tyler Bindon, and Harvey Knibbs' set piece goal all come in for discussion.
There's a bumper mailbag too including questions on Ben Elliot's prospects now he's returned from AFCON, as well as on how far this group of midfielders could go.
Thanks as always to our sponsors ZCZ Films who help to make what we do possible.
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Wednesday Jan 24, 2024
The Tilehurst End Podcast Episode 367: Rams to the Slaughter
Wednesday Jan 24, 2024
Wednesday Jan 24, 2024
Reading put in a colossal "meh" of a performance to lose to Wigan on the road before responding with a boisterous showing to beat Derby at home.
Ben and Ross dissect those results, the repeated defensive substitutions, and the upcoming game against an in form Orient team.
Thanks as always to ZCZ Films for sponsoring the show
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Monday Jan 22, 2024
The Tilehurst End Tactical Rundown Podcast: January 2024
Monday Jan 22, 2024
Monday Jan 22, 2024
Ross brings on fellow TTE tactics writer Tom Hill for his podcast debut and an inaugural Tactical Rundown pod special. The pair discuss Tom's recent deep dive on Reading's shift to 4-1-4-1 and how it affected their season.
There's also time for discussion of Femi Azeez and Reading's play in buildup now that Abbey looks set to leave.
Got tactical questions about the way Reading play? Email them in to thetilehurstend@gmail.com for future episodes in this series!
Thanks as always to our friends ZCZ films for their help in sponsoring the show.
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Thursday Jan 18, 2024
The Tilehurst End Podcast Special Port Vale Episode: Keep the Faith
Thursday Jan 18, 2024
Thursday Jan 18, 2024
Ross & Ben chat to Mark Porter, chair of the Port Vale Supporters Trust, about all things Vale, how our fans can continue to protest… and Tony Rougier!
Big thanks to our fantastic sponsors ZCZ films for helping to make everything we do a lot easier to produce!
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Wednesday Jan 17, 2024
TTE Pod Extra: Takeover Latest, EFL Media Briefing Notes & Transfer Updates
Wednesday Jan 17, 2024
Wednesday Jan 17, 2024
One topic dominates tonight's agenda as Wimb is joined by the Reading Chronicle's James Earnshaw and Reading Today's Andy Preston to get the very latest on the future of the Football Club following Saturday's dramatic events.
We start with reaction to Wednesday's statement released by the Reading FC, including details on takeover talks and a familiar figure back on the scene to help facilitate a sale.
James and Andy also have details from the media briefing they had with the EFL this week and we look at how many parties might be on the scene trying to buy the club.
There's also reaction to the departure, and loan return of Tom Holmes, plus the latest on Nelson Abbey's future and potential other departures this month.
As always, thanks to our sponsors ZCZ Films and our exclusive Pod Extra Sponsor, FUTCoaching.com If you're interested in improving your EAFC 24 performance, then check them out. Our listeners can get 10% off using the code TTE, or why not check out the FREE FUT In Review Podcast.
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