The Tilehurst End - A Reading FC Podcast

Rick Catania joins Ben and Ross to discuss his recent addition to the Reading FC Board of Directors. Rick gives an honest and open interview about his involvement with Reading and excitement for the upcoming years. Plus, the boys take on a listener’s corner in which we learn just where on the scale from 1-1871 Rick’s confidence level is at for a playoff push. Thanks as always to our friends at ZCZ Films for sponsoring the pod! Thank you to The Amazons for providing the theme song! Follow The Tilehurst End on Twitter @thetilehurstend Follow Ross on Bluesky @webberross.bsky.social Follow Ben on Twitter @mrblthomas

Leam Richardson starts his League One fixtures with the Royals with a victory against high-flying Stevenage. Ben and Ross discuss the win, including the players who impressed and the areas of the pitch Leam’s Royals are looking to attack. With no preview needed, the boys dive into some deeply International-Break brained chat in the mailbag, exploring the worlds of fizzy drinks, Reading FC themed murals, and 442. Polar Pop, anyone? Thanks as always to our friends at ZCZ Films for sponsoring the pod! Thank you to The Amazons for providing the theme song! Follow The Tilehurst End on Twitter @thetilehurstend Follow Ross on Bluesky @webberross.bsky.social Follow Ben on Twitter @mrblthomas

There’ll be no FA Cup run then… New manager, same result for Reading, as the Royals exit the cup to non league opposition for the third time since 2022. Ross breaks down the immediate changes to Reading’s play under Leam Richardson, including the pros and cons of the style on display. Ben seems mostly fed up with the soft underbelly of the side. Plus, the boys give their take on the appointment, and the interview from Rob Couhig released after Leam’s arrival. And if that’s not enough, learn which current Reading player was year 8 Table Tennis champion… Thanks as always to our friends at ZCZ Films for sponsoring the pod! Thank you to The Amazons for providing the theme song! Follow The Tilehurst End on Twitter @thetilehurstend Follow Ross on Bluesky @webberross.bsky.social Follow Ben on Twitter @mrblthomas

After two home matches that lead to 4 points but poor performances, Noel Hunt is removed as Reading manager. Ben and Ross pick out what did for Noel in the end, and debate the true level of the squad. The boys roundup the likely managerial candidates, and discuss what they want out of the next Reading manager. Plus, listeners ask whether a top 6 challenge in the 25/26 season a lost cause? Thanks as always to our friends at ZCZ Films for sponsoring the pod! Thank you to The Amazons for providing the theme song! Follow The Tilehurst End on Twitter @thetilehurstend Follow Ross on Bluesky @webberross.bsky.social Follow Ben on Twitter @mrblthomas

Ben and Ross are just straight chilling yo. Maxin’ out and analysing a first Reading loss in a month against the high flying Bluebirds. Ben challenges Ross to go looking for the positives, and the pair discuss what it will take for Paddy Lane to find the back of the net again. Plus, a healthy mailbag dives into the case for keeping Noel Hunt, and gets at what’s going on with Ben Elliott. Thanks as always to our friends at ZCZ Films for sponsoring the pod! Thank you to The Amazons for providing the theme song! Follow The Tilehurst End on Twitter @thetilehurstend Follow Ross on Bluesky @webberross.bsky.social Follow Ben on Twitter @mrblthomas

Reading go another weekend undefeated, but slip into the relegation zone with just a point against the Grecians. Ben and Ross discuss the form of Jack Marriott and attempt to find some positives in an emerging consistently attempted passage of play A lengthy listener’s corner sees the pair discuss the upcoming Open Training Day, and the upcoming game against Cardiff City has the boys comparing Reading’s rebuild to that of the Bluebirds. Thanks as always to our friends at ZCZ Films for sponsoring the pod! Thank you to The Amazons for providing the theme song! Follow The Tilehurst End on Twitter @thetilehurstend Follow Ross on Bluesky @webberross.bsky.social Follow Ben on Twitter @mrblthomas

Horseshoes, Siege Equipment, and the MK Dons U21s: it’s all here this week in RG2. Reading remain unbeaten but unconvincing for another week - the boys go looking for positives but come up relatively lacking in the home draw with Mansfield and the win over Franchise FC. Ross reveals the best Reading player: one that never makes the starting lineup; and the two reminisce about the time when they were mere podcast babes in October of 2023 Thanks as always to our friends at ZCZ Films for sponsoring the pod! Thank you to The Amazons for providing the theme song! Follow The Tilehurst End on Twitter @thetilehurstend Follow Ross on Bluesky @webberross.bsky.social Follow Ben on Twitter @mrblthomas

The Royals pick up a point on the road at Stockport and beat the West Ham U21s (Plus Tomas Soucek) in a pair of good results. Mark O’Mahony, Jacob Borgnis, and Joel Pereira all come in for extra inspection this week. Plus, with the 10th League One game of the season on the horizon, Ben and Ross discuss whether the recent results have come alongside better team performances, or whether key personnel have stepped up in key moments. Thanks as always to our friends at ZCZ Films for sponsoring the pod! Thank you to The Amazons for providing the theme song! Follow The Tilehurst End on Twitter @thetilehurstend Follow Ross on Bluesky @webberross.bsky.social Follow Ben on Twitter @mrblthomas

Livestock fills the streets of Reading, as the Royals herd 3 points into their tally against Orient. Ben and Ross break down the Family Day drama and discuss whether it was a better performance, or just a better result. Plus, the pair choose to record midway through the Wrexham vs Reading game, and bring you a live (and emotional) reaction to that game. There’s also time for a mailbag and preview of the upcoming Stockport away day. Apologies for some audio issues in the pod this week! Thanks as always to our friends at ZCZ Films for sponsoring the pod! Thank you to The Amazons for providing the theme song! Follow The Tilehurst End on Twitter @thetilehurstend Follow Ross on Bluesky @webberross.bsky.social Follow Ben on Twitter @mrblthomas

And even more animals than that are invoked to describe Reading’s loss to Barnsley, which saw the Royals plummet back into the relegation zone. The boys pay particular attention to the defensive mistakes that cost the team this week, and wonder how things could be improved. The mailbag sees questions on the shape of the team, and on whether it’s too soon to expect more from Noel Hunt with the 2025/26 squad. Apologies for some audio issues in the pod this week! Thanks as always to our friends at ZCZ Films for sponsoring the pod! Thank you to The Amazons for providing the theme song! Follow The Tilehurst End on Twitter @thetilehurstend Follow Ross on Bluesky @webberross.bsky.social Follow Ben on Twitter @mrblthomas

Ross is grumpy. Ben is unsure. The fanbase is divided, and things on the pitch are still stuttering for the Royals. After struggling to a first League win of the season, Reading lose to Swindon in a game and put up just one shot on target after going behind in the second half. A mailhaul sees the fans get involved in force, with regulars and new faces popping in to ponder what’s gone wrong for Reading on the pitch in 25/26. . Thanks as always to our friends at ZCZ Films for sponsoring the pod! Thank you to The Amazons for providing the theme song! Follow The Tilehurst End on Twitter @thetilehurstend Follow Ross on Bluesky @webberross.bsky.social Follow Ben on Twitter @mrblthomas

Are Reading getting back on track? That’s the main question Ben and Ross ponder after 4 unbeaten in all competitions. Plus, Matt Ritchie and Jack Marriott arrive and bolster an expanding Royals squad. A mailbag of emails sees the boys discuss what could see the pressure on Noel increase, plus what could have been done in the pre-season to ensure a better start. Thanks as always to our friends at ZCZ Films for sponsoring the pod! Thank you to The Amazons for providing the theme song! Follow The Tilehurst End on Twitter @thetilehurstend Follow Ross on Bluesky @webberross.bsky.social Follow Ben on Twitter @mrblthomas

Even the hot dogs aren’t up the snuff. It’s really not going well on the pitch for Reading at the start of the 25/26 season, with the Royals losing a third game on the bounce and sitting on 0 points. Ross dissects why it’s not working on the field, and a light mailbag spurs a long discussion about the first 3 months under new ownership. Thanks as always to our friends at ZCZ Films for sponsoring the pod! Thank you to The Amazons for providing the theme song! Follow The Tilehurst End on Twitter @thetilehurstend Follow Ross on Bluesky @webberross.bsky.social Follow Ben on Twitter @mrblthomas

Following Ben’s recent jaunt onto Royals TV, new match commentator Phil Catchpole joins the boys for a reverse fixture on the pod! The lads quiz Phil about his path through football media, and put him on the spot about his ties to a certain local club... Phil gives insight on working under Rob Couhig both while at Wycombe and Reading, and talks about plans for the club’s media team moving forward. Plus, there’s time for a review of the Portsmouth game, and an exclusive complete ignoring of the Huddersfield loss. Thanks as always to our friends at ZCZ Films for sponsoring the pod! Thank you to The Amazons for providing the theme song! Follow The Tilehurst End on Twitter @thetilehurstend Follow Ross on Bluesky @webberross.bsky.social Follow Ben on Twitter @mrblthomas Follow Phil on Twitter @bluntphil

The Royals lose their opening day match 2-0 away to Lincoln, despite Ben cheering them o from the press gantry. Ben and Ross break down the game, and discuss what the new signings brought to the table. Ross goes into how Kamari Doyle could help the Royals stale attack, and a lively mailbag wonders if a formation switch might be in the offing. And there’s time for yet another town to be added to Ben’s list of not-so-favorable places in the UK. Thanks as always to our friends at ZCZ Films for sponsoring the pod! Thank you to The Amazons for providing the theme song! Follow The Tilehurst End on Twitter @thetilehurstend Follow Ross on Bluesky @webberross.bsky.social Follow Ben on Twitter @mrblthomas

The Royals lose their opening day match 2-0 away to Lincoln, despite Ben cheering them o from the press gantry. Ben and Ross break down the game, and discuss what the new signings brought to the table. Ross goes into how Kamari Doyle could help the Royals stale attack, and a lively mailbag wonders if a formation switch might be in the offing. And there’s time for yet another town to be added to Ben’s list of not-so-favorable places in the UK. Thanks as always to our friends at ZCZ Films for sponsoring the pod! Thank you to The Amazons for providing the theme song! Follow The Tilehurst End on Twitter @thetilehurstend Follow Ross on Bluesky @webberross.bsky.social Follow Ben on Twitter @mrblthomas

The TTE Extra and TTE Pod teams are together to preview Reading’s 2025/26! Wimb joins Ben and Ross to go over where the squad is at right now, and where it could be in a few weeks time. The trio also go through the League One pack for the 2025/26 season, and pick out who might give Reading trouble and who’s there to make up the numbers. And of course, there’s a final league position prediction from the boys, with Ross at his most optimistic yet. Thanks as always to our friends at ZCZ Films for sponsoring the pod! Thank you to The Amazons for providing the theme song! Follow The Tilehurst End on Twitter @thetilehurstend Follow Ross on Bluesky @webberross.bsky.social Follow Ben on Twitter @mrblthomas

With the start of the season drawing ever closer for Reading, Wimb reunites with The Reading Chronicle's James Earnshaw to talk over all the latest transfer news including updates on some of this summer's trialists and reaction to the club's latest arrival Liam Fraser. There's also discussions around the changes made behind the scenes at the club following the takeover by Rob Couhig, plus James explains why he's not quite as optimistic about a play-off push this season. As always, thanks to our sponsors ZCZ Films. You can follow James on Twitter @james_e1871 You can follow Wimb on Twitter @Wimby

The Whitley Bowl is open, and Ben is there, but not in the Dolan! Ross picks his brain on Reading’s return to a packed stadium for a preseason clash with Spurs. The pair discuss the performance against the Europa League champions and touch on the clashes with Gillingham and Swindon. A big mailbag with chat about what Reading still need before the season starts, and what’s yet to emerge among this squad. Thanks as always to our friends at ZCZ Films for sponsoring the pod! Thank you to The Amazons for providing the theme song! Follow The Tilehurst End on Twitter @thetilehurstend Follow Ross on Bluesky @webberross.bsky.social Follow Ben on Twitter @mrblthomas

The Royals get a rare Berkshire away day as they kick off their pre-season schedule at Hungerford Town. Constant away-dayer and stalwart editor of The Tilehurst End, Simeon Pickup, joins the pod for his yearly visit to discuss the trip and a 5-1 victory for the Royals courtesy of a young lineup.. Plus, Reading sign 3 players in a week! Ross analyses what Mark O’Mahony, Finley Burns, and Matty Jacob could bring to the team. Meanwhile Ben leads the trio through an international mailbag. Thanks as always to our friends at ZCZ Films for sponsoring the pod! Thank you to The Amazons for providing the theme song! Follow The Tilehurst End on Twitter @thetilehurstend Follow Ross on Bluesky @webberross.bsky.social Follow Ben on Twitter @mrblthomas