Best Reading FC Podcasts (2024)

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The Tilehurst End Episode 382: Is Anyone Home? 1:05:33

3h ago1:05:33

1:05:33

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. Follow…

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A-League Men 2025 Auckland FC | New Auckland FC signing Dan Hall on SENZ Mornings with Ian Smith featuring Riccardo Ball (2/7/24) 9:56

2h ago9:56

9:56

Auckland FC signing Dan Hall joins Riccardo to talk about his decision to jump across the ditch and sign for the newest A-league Men’s team, expectations of the first season & more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy SEN

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EURO 2024 Update | TV Reporter & Journalist for Sky Sports News Ben Ransom on SENZ Mornings with Ian Smith featuring Riccardo Ball (1/7/24) 19:11

1h ago19:11

19:11

TV Reporter & Journalist for Sky Sports News Ben Ransom catches up with Riccardo to update us on the latest news, results and more out of the EURO’S 2024 including the round of 16, England v Slovakia & more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy SEN

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Indicast #255: India wins T20 World Cup 41:27

9h ago41:27

41:27

India beat South Africa to lift the T20 World Cup. The finals, at Barbados, was a closely fought affair with both sides being on top of the other throughout the match. In India 67 students scored a perfect score in the recent NEET-UG exam to gain entry into medical colleges. Vladamir Putin and Kim Jong Un get chummy. What does this mean to the worl…

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EURO 2024 Update | Football Commentator Harry Symeou on SENZ (28/6/24) 10:17

11h ago10:17

10:17

Football Commentator Harry Symeou joins the show to chat EURO 2024, results so far, standout performances, upcoming matches & more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy SEN

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EURO's 2024 Update | Football Writer, Analyst & Sports Journalism Lecturer Matt Read on Mornings with Ian Smith (27/6/24) 20:40

1d ago20:40

20:40

Football Writer, Analyst & Sports Journalism Lecturer Matt Read catches up with Riccardo to update us on the latest news, results & more out of the EURO’s 2024, stand out performances, upcoming matches & more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy SEN

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Pride Celebrations/New Extremes of CA Income Inequality/California Forest Project 54:20

3d ago54:20

54:20

State of the Bay dishes on upcoming Pride celebrations. Why is Bay Area income inequality hitting new extremes? Stefan Thuilot's exhibit on California forests before and after wildfires. We are live and local at 6 pm on Monday evenings.By Anne Harper

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EURO's 2024 Update | Football Analyst Jacob Spoonley on SENZ Mornings with Ian Smith (24/6/24) 23:52

4d ago23:52

23:52

Football Analyst Jacob Spoonley catches up with Riccardo to talk the latest news, results & more EURO 2024, upcoming matches, expectations, another Kiwi signs for Nottingham Forrest & more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy SEN

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Indicast #254: India loves gold 45:35

5d ago45:35

45:35

Gold prices touched a record high last month. We talk about India's fascination with gold. Jim Simons, arguably the world's most successful investor died in May. We talk about his legacy. And in sports, the T20 World Cup has sprung up some upsets. In personal news, Aditya launches a new outfit for those planning to move to Canada. It's called Beaco…

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Cognitive neuroscientist Maryanne Wolf on what reading does to the brain 1:00:00

6d ago1:00:00

1:00:00

Maryanne Wolf is a cognitive neuroscientist who conducts research on “what the brain does when it reads and why some children and adults have greater difficulty learning how to read than others”. She has written some fascinating books including “Proust and the Squid: The Story and Science of the Reading Brain” and “Reader come home: The Reading Bra…

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Cognitive neuroscientist Maryanne Wolf on what reading does to the brain 1:00:00

6d ago1:00:00

1:00:00

Maryanne Wolf is a cognitive neuroscientist who conducts research on “what the brain does when it reads and why some children and adults have greater difficulty learning how to read than others”. She has written some fascinating books including “Proust and the Squid: The Story and Science of the Reading Brain” and “Reader come home: The Reading Bra…

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EURO 2024 Update | Former All Whites Striker Fred de Jong on SENZ Mornings with Ian Smith (21/6/24) 20:43

7d ago20:43

20:43

Former NZ Football All Whites Striker Fred de Jong catches up with Riccardo to talk EURO 2024, stand out games and moments so far, All Whites internationals, Auckland F.C & more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy SEN

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Jeff Tumlin on Valencia St. Center Bike Lane / Can Empty Offices Become Housing? / "Sons of Chinatown" Author 55:38

10d ago55:38

55:38

SF MTA director Jeff Tumlin on the Valencia St. Center Bike Lane. Can office-to-residential conversions in downtown San Francisco work? Local author William Gee Wong about his new book Sons of Chinatown: A Memoir Rooted in China and America.By Wendy Holcombe

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OFC Nations Cup Preview | Football Analyst Jacob Spoonley on SENZ Mornings with Ian Smith featuring Riccardo Ball (18/6/24) 21:31

10d ago21:31

21:31

Football Analyst Jacob Spoonley catches up with Riccardo to talk NZ Football All Whites OFC Nations Cup campaign, first match v Solomon Islands today at 4pm, expectations, Euros 2024 & more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy SEN

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Gregory Zuckerman on his book "The Man Who solved the market: How Jim Simons Launched The Quant Revolution" 32:19

12d ago32:19

32:19

Gregory Zukerman writes for the Wall Street Journal. Over the last few decades he has written several books. In 2019 he wrote "The Man Who solved the market: How Jim Simons Launched The Quant Revolution" which became a runaway hit. It tells the story of a genius mathematician who used modern quantitative techniques to make money for himself and his…

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Gregory Zuckerman on his book "The Man Who solved the market: How Jim Simons Launched The Quant Revolution" 32:19

12d ago32:19

32:19

Gregory Zukerman writes for the Wall Street Journal. Over the last few decades he has written several books. In 2019 he wrote "The Man Who solved the market: How Jim Simons Launched The Quant Revolution" which became a runaway hit. It tells the story of a genius mathematician who used modern quantitative techniques to make money for himself and his…

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Indicast #253: Democracy counts, for whatever it’s worth 37:30

12d ago37:30

37:30

India delivers a shock verdict to the Bharatiya Janata Party during the general elections. Narendra Modi’s BJP has done remarkably well and only lost out on the vote by 0.8 per cent as compared to the previous elections. It’s just that the votes were less effectively distributed. But by not winning the elections with a thumping majority means that …

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The Tilehurst End Podcast: Iconic XIs #4 41:39

17d ago41:39

41:39

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! Follow Ben on Twitter @mrbl…

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Summer Reading Recommendations / Combatting Gun Violence in the Bay Area / Accessible Outdoor Adventures 55:28

17d ago55:28

55:28

We'll get summer reading recommendations, hear how Bay Area people and organizations are working to reduce gun violence, and learn about a group offering accessible outdoor adventuresBy Chris Nooney, D Minor

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The Tilehurst End Episode 381: This is Fine 46:09

23d ago46:09

46:09

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 Fil…

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Season 4 EP 19 with Simon Cotton talking Southampton and Dyslexia 1:23:32

24d ago1:23:32

1:23:32

Send us a Text Message. Simon joins the show to talk about Southampton and we also cover his personal journey with Dyslexia. hit the links below to connect with the show and links for Dyslexia support. https://www.dyslexia.uk.net https://www.bdadyslexia.org.uk https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/dyslexia https://linktr.ee/talkfootballpodcast Support the …

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Summer Fun in San Francisco / What to Know About Ozempic and Other GLP-1 Drugs / Museum of International Propaganda 53:34

28d ago53:34

53:34

What questions do you have about Ozempic and the other GLP-1 receptor agonists? We'll talk with experts about these popular and controversial diabetes and weight loss drugs. We'll also hear recommendations on how to make the most of your summer in San Francisco and learn about San Rafael’s Museum of International Propaganda.…

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Season 4 EP 18 with Paul live Sunday morning show 53:19

26d ago53:19

53:19

Send us a Text Message. In this live episode Paul gets my thoughts on the soon to be announced new Chelsea head coach and i quiz him on Spurs transfer activity. hit the link bellow to access all our content and socials. https://linktr.ee/talkfootballpodcast Support the Show. https://linktr.ee/talkfootballpodcast?utm_source=linktree_profile_share&lt…

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Season 4 EP 17 live with Paul Nelson 1:13:41

26d ago1:13:41

1:13:41

Send us a Text Message. In this episode we are joined by Paul Nelson and discuss all things Chelsea and Tottenham as well as many other football related news topics. hit the link for access to all content and socials. https://linktr.ee/talkfootballpodcast Support the Show. https://linktr.ee/talkfootballpodcast?utm_source=linktree_profile_share&ltsi…

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Alex Duff on his book, "Smart Money: The Fall and Rise of Brentford FC" 51:17

27d ago51:17

51:17

Alex Duff talks about how Brentford football club used data and analytics to improve and retain its spot in the English Premier League. His book, "Smart Money: The Fall and Rise of Brentford" is a fascinating account of how the club instilled new values and respected number crunching to make key decisions on deciding plays on the field and in the t…

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Alex Duff on his book, "Smart Money: The Fall and Rise of Brentford FC" 51:17

27d ago51:17

51:17

Alex Duff talks about how Brentford football club used data and analytics to improve and retain its spot in the English Premier League. His book, "Smart Money: The Fall and Rise of Brentford" is a fascinating account of how the club instilled new values and respected number crunching to make key decisions on deciding plays on the field and in the t…

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The Tilehurst End Miniseries: Iconic XIs #3 47:45

1M ago47:45

47:45

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! Follow Ben on Twit…

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#43: 1998/99 revisited with Marv Dickinson and James Cook 1:41:37

1M ago1:41:37

1:41:37

Host Carl Jones is joined by actor, comedian and Manchester United fan Marv Dickinson and comedia, Aston Villa fan and host of World Cup of World Cups and World Cup of Euros, James Cook to relive the 1998/99 season. There's the return of David Beckham from France '98 as public enemy number one, Paulo Di Canio pushing over a referee, John Hartson vo…

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The Tilehurst End Podcast Episode 380: Graeme Murty turns Heel 37:14

1M ago37:14

37:14

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 sho…

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Celebrating Women in Sports! Hear from Giants coach Alyssa Nakken, Jess Smith from Golden State Valkyries, Brady Stewart from Bay FC and DJ Umami 55:04

1M ago55:04

55:04

State of the Bay dedicates an entire episode to local female trailblazers in sports!By Katie Colley, D Minor

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#42: Man United's Treble-winning season with author Rob Carless who picks his best games of 98/99 58:06

1M ago58:06

58:06

Today's guest is author Rob Carless who shares his memorable matches from 1998/99. We also cover his new book, Three Games In May, breaking down Manchester United's historic Treble - none of which were won untul those final three games. In between remembering Fergie's men's historic achievement, Rob dips into some of his favourite moment from the s…

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The Tilehurst End Miniseries: Iconic XIs #2 51:53

1M ago51:53

51:53

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 …

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#41 Reading FC in the Premier League (part two) with Sam Michael and Johnny Hunt 1:10:44

2M ago1:10:44

1:10:44

Host Carl Jones is joined by comedian and host of Comedians Talking About Football, Sam Michael and Royals superfan and terrace cult hero Johnny Hunt to continue the count up the all-time Premier League table as we reach 43rd place and Reading FC. In this second episode, we cover Reading's second spell in the top flight, the near miss of a return i…

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CA's Struggling Wine Industry / SF Bay Ferry's Expansion and Electrification Plans/ Comedian Adam Strauss on 'The Mushroom Cure' 55:32

2M ago55:32

55:32

State of the Bay delves into the challenges facing California's wine industry, hear about the San Francisco Bay Ferry's expansion and electrification plans, and learn about comedian Adam Strauss' one-man show "The Mushroom Cure."

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The Tilehurst End Miniseries: Iconic XIs #1 38:25

2M ago38:25

38:25

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 Balo…

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Arsenal v AFC Bournemouth 4th May 2024 1:52:25

2M ago1:52:25

1:52:25

A fully described audio programme of Arsenal v AFC Bournemouth 4th May 2024 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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#40 Reading FC in the Premier League (part one) with Sam Michael and Johnny Hunt 51:57

2M ago51:57

51:57

Host Carl Jones is joined by comedian and host of Comedians Talking About Football, Sam Michael and Royals superfan and terrace cult hero Johnny Hunt to continue the count up the all-time Premier League table as we reach 43rd place and Reading FC. In this first episode of a packed double-header, we take a dip into the archives for a potted history …

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Planning for Diddly Squat with Dan Lampard 33:50

2M ago33:50

33:50

Planning for Diddly Squat with Dan Lampard When Lichfields director Dan Lampard wrote about the planning issues around Jeremy Clarkson's Diddly Squat farm for Thames Tap in June 2023, the response was beyond our wildest expectations. Dan, who is senior director and head of Thames Valley, and lives in West Oxfordshire, not far from Diddly Squat, gav…

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The Tilehurst End Podcast Episode 379: Let Bowen Cook 46:22

2M ago46:22

46:22

Reading FC's retained list is released just minutes after Ben puts the agenda for the pod together, and he's very upset about his upturned show order. The boys discuss the players who are staying and going at Reading FC, and answer a bumper mailbag, proving it's not just the two of them that are going mad without any football to watch... Thanks as …

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City Atty David Chiu / Oakland A's Dramas Continue / SF Artist Yunfei Ren 55:25

2M ago55:25

55:25

David Chiu talks about the upcoming Supreme Court decision on Grants Pass, and how it will impact Bay Area homeless, Oakland A's face new dramas while winning, Artist Yunfei Ren at the Guardhouse in Fort Mason

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Ananyo Bhattacharya on his book The Man from the Future: The Visionary Life of John Von Neumann 53:59

2M ago53:59

53:59

Ananyo Bhattacharya's "The Man from the Future: The Visionary Life of John Von Neumann" is a fascinating book about the Hungarian-American mathematician. It's a shame that most of us know little about the man. Dr Bhattacharya digs deep into the mathematician's early days and how he went on to have a lasting impact in different fields including nano…

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Ananyo Bhattacharya on his book The Man from the Future: The Visionary Life of John Von Neumann 53:59

2M ago53:59

53:59

Ananyo Bhattacharya's "The Man from the Future: The Visionary Life of John Von Neumann" is a fascinating book about the Hungarian-American mathematician. It's a shame that most of us know little about the man. Dr Bhattacharya digs deep into the mathematician's early days and how he went on to have a lasting impact in different fields including nano…

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TTE Pod Extra: Season Roundup With Reading Chronicle & Reading Today 39:56

2M ago39:56

39:56

Wimb returns alongside James and Andy to give our final thoughts on the 2023/24 season and try and get some answers as to what might be next. We start with the latest on the takeover talks at the club, plus the latest on who may be staying and leaving the SCL over the course of the summer. There's also a look behind the scenes into the life of a jo…

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