The Tilehurst End - A Reading FC Podcast

The Tilehurst End - A Reading FC Podcast episodes:

• 04.23.2024

  The Tilehurst End Podcast Episode 377: Whippets and Gravy

  Burton Albion condemn Reading to another loss on the road, but Ben and Ross aren't too bothered now that survival is secured, and Dia Del Jefe is on the horizon... There's a lot up for discussion in the mailbag though, with...

  
• 04.16.2024

  The Tilehurst End Podcast Episode 376: Barn-sley-stormer

  Reading romp up to Yorkshire and take the game to the Tykes, leaving Ruben Selles unhappy with just a point despite all but securing League One safety.  Ross and Ben invite on Bobbins to discuss the 2-2 Draw with Barnsley, as...

  
• 04.11.2024

  The Tilehurst End Podcast: Tim Kilpatrick Returns

  Reading's Head of Commercial, Tim Kilpatrick, joins the boys for a second time this season. Since he joined us in the autumn, Tim has taken over more of a communications focus, so we discuss that, Ruben Selles' influence on the...

  
• 04.07.2024

  The Tilehurst End Podcast Episode 375: Points Dropped or Point Gained?

  Ben and Ross are back from an easter hiatus to discuss Reading's draw with form team in League One: Lincoln City. With lineup changes giving Elliott a chance to impress, the duo debate whether this was an important point or...

  
• 03.25.2024

  The Tilehurst End Podcast: Tactics Special March 2024

  Ryan and Tom join Ben and Ross for a tactics roundtable! The team discuss Reading's shape in buildup, their use of the press in attack under Selles, and a comparison of Smith and Carroll. Thanks as always to our friends at ZCZ...

  
• 03.18.2024

  The Tilehurst End Podcast: James Oliver-Pearce Interview

  Reading First Team Coach James Oliver Pearce joins The Tilehurst End Podcast for a wide ranging interview. The crew discuss the year so far, huge development moments for Reading's young team, and James' role in the coaching staff. Thanks as always to...

  
• 03.12.2024

  The Tilehurst End Podcast Episode 374: Contains Expletives

  Strap in for another wild week of Reading FC. Ross and Ben run through a loss to Wycombe, some creatively named long range goals, and THAT statement from the club.  Thanks as always to our friends at ZCZ Films for sponsoring...

  
• 03.06.2024

  TTE Pod Extra: The Reunion Special

  It's not quite The Avengers, but Wimb brings together a very special group of people from TTE Podcast's history to discuss the past, present and future of Reading Football Club. Reading Football Fancast founder Alan West, former TTE Deputy editor Jonny...

  
• 03.04.2024

  The Tilehurst End Podcast Episode 373: Progressive Receptions

  Reading take a defiant attitude to the Scottish border and dispatch lowly Carlisle this week. Ross and Ben discuss the game, focusing in particular on Harvey Knibbs and Andy Yiadom. There's also discussion of how many points Reading need to stay...

  
• 02.25.2024

  The Tilehurst End Podcast Episode 372: Near Scotland

  Ross hosts and Ryan joins the pod for the first time since November to analyse a week of ups and downs for Reading. Button, Kelvin, and Ben Elliot all come in for discussion alongside a breakdown of the Shrewsbury game and...

  
• 02.19.2024

  The Tilehurst End Podcast Episode 371: Ali Al-Flapsi

  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...

  
• 02.12.2024

  The Tilehurst End Podcast Episode 370: Stop Talking about The Undertaker

  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...

  
• 02.09.2024

  The Tilehurst End Podcast Special: Reading in 4231

  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...

  
• 02.05.2024

  The Tilehurst End Podcast Episode 369: Up a Tree

  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...

  
• 01.31.2024

  TTE Pod Extra Jan 31 - Transfer Deadline Day Preview

  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...

  
• 01.29.2024

  The Tilehurst End Podcast Episode 368: Knibbsy Does It

  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...

  
• 01.24.2024

  The Tilehurst End Podcast Episode 367: Rams to the Slaughter

  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...

  
• 01.22.2024

  The Tilehurst End Tactical Rundown Podcast: January 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...

  
• 01.18.2024

  The Tilehurst End Podcast Special Port Vale Episode: Keep the Faith

  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...

  
• 01.17.2024

  TTE Pod Extra: Takeover Latest, EFL Media Briefing Notes & Transfer Updates

  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...

  
• 01.15.2024

  The Tilehurst End Podcast Episode 366: Not fit to run a bath

  Following the most significant week in Reading's modern history, Ben and Ross sit down with Sell Before We Dai and Tilehurst End double agent Adam Jones to record a bumper pod. There's discussion of the huge fan protests culminating in a...

  
• 01.09.2024

  The Tilehurst End Podcast Episode 365: It’s always ”Sam Smith”, never just ”Smith”

  It's a new year, and we can't stop saying both the given names of our players, especially the strikers. Ross and Ben go over Exeter and some changes to Reading's gameplan, dig into the midseason redundancies of two of the coaching...

  
• 12.30.2023

  The Tilehurst End Podcast Episode 364: 3 Games and ’23 Awards

  A bumper pod today as Ben and Ross have an ample amount of stuff to chew through. First there's discussion of the 3 games so far over the festive period that have seen Reading pick up 5 points from 9.  Then,...

  
• 12.22.2023

  The Tilehurst End Podcast Episode 363: A Royal Christmas Dinner

  Reading dominated possession, controlled a game away from home, and yet saw two goals chalked off to only pick up a point against Lincoln. Ben and Ross dive into a lengthy recap of the game and debate whether Reading are improving,...

  
• 12.15.2023

  The Tilehurst End Podcast Episode 362: Thames Valley Toils

  Ben's nowhere to be found this week so Ross brings in Tilehurst End Writer Bobbins to dissect two home games against promotion chasing opposition.  There's discussion of the small matter of a first league Thames Valley derby in 20 years, as...

  
• 12.08.2023

  The Tilehurst End Podcast Episode 361: 50% Record

  Reading go one for two in their two cup fixtures in the last week, losing to non league Eastleigh in the FA Cup before beating League One Charlton on penalties in the EFL Trophy.   With Joel Pereira starting both games, Ben...

  
• 12.01.2023

  Podcast Extra: Takeover Latest And More Financial Strife

  Wimby, Andy Preston and Ji-Min Lee return to round up the latest news lines around Reading FC, as more off-field turmoil dampens the mood.We get into the latest struggles to pay wages, being back on the EFL naughty step and...

  
• 11.30.2023

  The Tilehurst End Podcast Episode 360: Spinal Column

  Does Selles know Reading's best XI and is there a spine to this team building? After a week in which Reading take 6 points from 6 with their first away win in over a year and a 5 nil smashing...

  
• 11.29.2023

  The Tilehurst End Podcast: Nick Blackman Interview

  Nick Blackman joins the podcast today for an interview with Ross. The ex Reading man of 100 appearances for the Royals between 2013-2016 provides fascinating insight on his time at the club as well as life as a professional footballer. There's...

  
• 11.17.2023

  The Tilehurst End Podcast Episode 359: Innovative Ways to Lose

  Ho Hum, another week in RG2, another loss on the road. Ross and Ben ponder whether Reading's contrasting form in the League and EFL Trophy is some sort of sick joke, and regretfully cast their eyes back on the late...

  
• 11.06.2023

  The Tilehurst End Podcast Episode 358: Adam Le Fondre has still got it

  While the win against MK Dons provides a bit of relief for Ben, Ross, and returning guest Ryan Jefferiss, more amusement is garnered from the post 30 years old scoring record of Reading legend Adam Le Fondre.  There's also time for...

  
• 11.02.2023

  The Tilehurst End Podcast Episode 357: Death and Failure to Pay Taxes

  As news swirls around Reading of yet another HMRC Winding up petition and further EFL sanctions, Ben and Ross bring in an expert to help discuss it all. Chair of the Supporters Trust at Reading FC, Sarah Turner joins the...

  
• 10.23.2023

  The Tilehurst End Podcast Episode 356: Deja Vu

  Ross and Ben invite on seasoned Tilehurst End writer Bobbins to help them work through a very familiar sense of resignation as Reading lose yet again on the road; this time to Charlton. There's time to review that game as well...

  
• 10.09.2023

  The Tilehurst End Podcast Episode 355: Formation Furore

  Reading added poor performance on the pitch to their growing list of woes in the last week, but at least it meant this podcast was mostly focused on football! Listeners have lots of questions about Selles' formation, and Ben and Ross...

  
• 10.02.2023

  The Tilehurst End Episode 354: Staking a Claim

  Reading made 5 changes at the weekend, but still couldn't get past an inspired performance from Crocombe in the Burton net. Ben and Ross talk about which of those should stay, and which should go for the upcoming busy week...

  
• 09.28.2023

  The Tilehurst End Podcast Episode 353: Now What?

  After a stretch in which Reading won 9-0 and yet still suffered a demoralizing setback, Ben and Ross try to make sense of it all.  There's discussion of the ownership discussion, including which fictional character would do the best job running...

  
• 09.18.2023

  The Tilehurst End Podcast Episode 352: All In

  Ross and Ben discuss a sumptuous win over The Trotters in difficult circumstances. They break down individual performances as well as the collective mentality of the squad.   Positions and solidarity are up for debate in the mailbag and they look ahead...

  
• 09.15.2023

  Podcast Extra - September 15: Points Deduction v3.0

  TTE Pod Extra returns with another roundup with local Reading FC journalists Ji-Min Lee and Andy Preston joining Wimb to give their thoughts on another painful week for the club, as we lose another three points for off-field woes.Ji-Min and...

  
• 09.12.2023

  The Tilehurst End Podcast Episode 351: Hot to Trotters

  Ben and Ross review Reading's start to life in League One with fresh perspective from a new guest in Ryan Jefferiss.   There's also time to get up to speed with all things Trotters ahead of this weekend's clash with Bolton, as...

  
• 09.07.2023

  The Tilehurst End Podcast Episode 350: Abbey Ruins

  Not the result or peformance we wanted in RG2! Ben and Ross dissect the game, alongside individual performances and look ahead to what needs to change.   They also chat about the squad in general, the new signings and get their atlases...

  
• 08.31.2023

  Podcast Extra: Pre-Deadline Day Transfer Special

  It's Deadline Day eve and the Pod Extra returns as Wimb is joined by the Reading Chronicle's James Earnshaw and Reading Today's Andy Preston to look at the latest rumoured incomings and departures from Reading FC before Friday's 11pm deadline.We...

  
• 08.28.2023

  The Tilehurst End Podcast Episode 349: Mixed Bag

  A mixed bag of results for the Royals teams as the first team lost but the U21’s won.    Ben and Ross discuss both games whilst looking ahead to the futures of individual players. Azeez, Wareham and Ehibhatiomhan all feature heavily.   A potentially...

  
• 08.24.2023

  The Tilehurst End Podcast Episode 348: Green Shoots

  Two wins on the spin made for a very upbeat pod this week as Ross and Ben discuss the tactics and standout performances from the previous two games. They also discuss the depth of the squad, high percentages and flirting...

  
• 08.18.2023

  Podcast Extra: An Interview with Sky Sports’ EFL Digital Editor Simeon Gholam

  Sky Sports EFL Digital Editor Simeon Gholam joins Wimby for the latest Pod Extra, as we talk about how Reading are viewed externally. We talk about the perception of the club through its recent struggles and what Simeon makes of FFP...

  
• 08.14.2023

  The Tilehurst End Podcast Episode 347: Still Waiting

  The loss to Port Vale made it 15 league games without a win. There was plenty to chat over from the disappointment in Stoke-on-Trent alongside plenty of your views from the week that was in Berkshire.    We also look at the...

  
• 08.07.2023

  The Tilehurst End Podcast Episode 346: Up But Not Quite Running...

  Could a fairly positive week be topped off by a win against the Posh? No, it couldn't. There were green shoots in the performance however, with Ross and Ben finding comfort in the future.    Goalkeepers, rambunctious midfielders and jet lag all...

  
• 08.06.2023

  The Tilehurst End Podcast: Tim Kilpatrick Interview

  In a special edition of the podcast, Ben is joined by Tim Kilpatrick, head of commercial at Reading FC, to talk about the design process of the new kit, the inspiration for the latest shirts themselves, The Amazons and the...

  
• 07.31.2023

  The Tilehurst End Podcast Episode 345: Malaise

  Can it get any worse?! Ben & Ross assess the current state of the squad, preview the Peterborough game and look at the league as a whole whilst trying to stay positive…   Follow Ben on Twitter @mrblthomas Follow Ross on Twitter @WebberRoss Follow The Tilehurst End...

  
• 07.25.2023

  The Tilehurst End Podcast Extra - July 25: Transfer Updates, Early Selles Impressions & More

  TTE Pod Extra returns with another roundup with local Reading FC journalists Ji-Min Lee and Andy Preston joining Wimb to give their thoughts on a frantic few weeks for the football club. Ji-Min and Andy bring us up to date on...

  
• 07.23.2023

  The Tilehurst End Podcast Episode 344: Still Plenty to do

  Ben and Ross are joined by Berkshire football expert Abi Ticehurst  to discuss the current situation of the Reading FC women's team.    A busy week for the men's team in the transfer market, and preseason defeat to a pre Ward-Prowse sale...