The 1871 Podcast is back for Series 2. In this first episode of the new series, Dylan Kerr talks about being inducted into the Reading FC Hall of Fame and his new role in South Africa. The lads also discuss the current Royals side.

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The 1871 podcast returns with a first anniversary episode on Monday, February 20 - with ex Royals boss Brian McDermott as the special guest. Brian will discuss his latest project and give his verdict on the current Reading side. The episode is available to listen to from 7pm on Monday, February 20. In the meantime, and to celebrate the one year anniversary of our first episode, we are bringing you a rewind to our June 2022 Q&A with former Reading FC left back Dylan Kerr, who answers questions from Royals fans about his time at Elm Park.

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It's a year since the 1871 podcast launched - and we will be returning on Monday, February 20 for a special anniversary episode with legendary ex Reading FC boss Brian McDermott, former Royals left back Dylan Kerr, 1871 podcast host Mark Roach and Royals fan Johnny Hunt. Brian will be discussing his latest project and giving his verdict on the current Royals side. The episode will be available to listen to from 7pm on February 20. In the meantime, to celebrate our birthday, we are bringing you a flashback to our April 2022 episode with Dylan, who chats about the successful Royals side he was part of during the 1990s.

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The final series 1 episode and a catch up with Dylan Kerr. The 1871 podcast launched in February and soon moved from weekly to daily episodes - with this being the 74th and last series 1 episode. Mark, Dylan and Johnny look back at some fantastic guests and stories from the first series. The 1871 podcast returns with series 2 in mid June - but all series 1 episodes are still available if you fancy a listen in the meantime, just scroll down the list and choose any that you'd like to listen to!

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Former Royals striker and current Reading Under 23s manager Noel Hunt reveals why he couldn't play in the legends game, talks about his playing days with Reading and reveals how he is helping to prepare the next generation of Royals first team players.

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Alex Blissett, 13-year-old Alfie Blissett and 10-year-old Lily Blissett are part of three generations of loyal Royals. We chat to them about their favourite memories of supporting Reading - and get their thoughts on what next season might have in store for the club.

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Lewis Collins signed for Reading as a 15-year-old and started coming through the youth ranks at the same time as players including Tom McIntyre and Luke Southwood. He progressed to the Under 21s, but was unable to break into the first team and ended up moving to Mansfield. He talks about his experience during his time at Reading.

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Brendan Carr, a Royals fan for many years, played a key role in the creation of the Reading FC anniversary exhibition at Reading Museum. He talks about how the exhibition came about, what fans can see at the exhibition and discusses the Royals' rich history.

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Simon Cox and Ibrahima Sonko talk about Saturday's legends game. They chat about what it was like to play in the game, the occasion, being reunited with former team mates, which players impressed them and which players showed their age!

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Saturday's legends game finished 8-5 in favour of Brian McDermott's 2012 side. We've invited six of the Reading fans who were at the game to tell us what they made of it. They also give us their views on what they are hoping for next season.

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