Real Reading Podcast

Reading Santa Run, more trains and an electrical problem

Fri, 10 Dec 2021 15:11:46 -0000

Join Rachel Nemeth and Tom Canning for the 144th Real Reading Podcast with special guest Graham Broadhurst discussing the 2021 Reading Santa Run.

Related: https://readingsantarun.org.uk/

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Christmas on the rails and transforming Loddon Brewery

Fri, 26 Nov 2021 18:13:36 -0000

The 143rd Real Reading Podcast with Rachel Nemeth and Tom Canning, discussing Cholsey & Wallingford Railway (more of which in a few weeks) and Dan Hearn from Loddon Brewery discusses his businesses transformation.

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Bonus: Peter Andre at the Willink School

Fri, 19 Nov 2021 18:32:53 -0000

When Peter Andre visited the Willink School in Burghfield. Our favourite Real Reading Podcast story as told by Hugh Fort.

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Microwave technician at BHS and other stories

Fri, 19 Nov 2021 18:23:22 -0000

Join Rachel Nemeth, Tom Canning and Hugh Fort as they reunite for the latest Real Reading Podcast.

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Charitable efforts and running the country

Wed, 17 Nov 2021 14:54:19 -0000

The Real Reading Podcast with Rachel Nemeth and Tom Canning who discuss their own past charitable efforts as they speak to Tom Crossland, the man who's run around England and Wales to raise awareness and cash to end human trafficking and modern slavery for the Tribe Foundation.

Visit: https://www.runtorefuge.com/ to find out more.

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Reading's music scene, what to expect from Market Yard and Dave Maul v Pete Wheeler

Fri, 29 Oct 2021 13:34:21 -0000

Real Reading Podcast 140 with Tom Canning who is joined by two of Reading's premiere music promoters in Dave Maul and Pete Wheeler. Discussions cover Down At The Abbey Festival, Are You Listening? and Reading's music scene while Pete tells us why he's so excited about Market Yard opening in the old Reading Evening Post offices.

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Village rivalries and Rocket Kings Dave Stewart talks Space Camp

Fri, 22 Oct 2021 05:00:07 -0000

Tom Canning and Rachel Nemeth discuss village rivalries and Berkshire's lovely villages on this weeks Real Reading Podcast. As well as that we talk to Dave Stewart of Rocket Kings ukelele band who've released an album - and we have an exclusive track to play you.

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Party in the newsroom and Ginger Perkins cake and coffee

Tue, 19 Oct 2021 15:22:40 -0000

Tom Canning and Rachel Nemeth discuss the new Market Yard venue opening in the old Reading Evening Post office's, their old stomping ground and are joined by Clare Long who has launched a new coffee and cake van in Caversham's Albert Road recreation ground.

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Scaffolding

Tue, 05 Oct 2021 15:16:56 -0000

A little catch up with Tom and Rach on the Real Reading Podcast.

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Burghfest, Burgers and Bikes

Fri, 24 Sep 2021 06:48:45 -0000

Episode 136 of the Real Reading Podcast focuses on reporter Sophie Drew's burger odyssey, the re-use of the Readybike and a big interview with the team getting Burghfest on at the weekend. With hosts Tom Canning and Rachel Nemeth.

BerkshireLive: https://www.getreading.co.uk/
Burghfest: https://burghfest.org.uk/
Sophie Drew: https://getreading.co.uk/authors/sophie-drew

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Rising Sun crowdfunder, right Royal concern and Garrard lookin' good

Fri, 13 Aug 2021 10:44:06 -0000

The Real Reading Podcast returns with Hugh Fort, Paul Mann and Tom Canning here to discuss the week in Reading including a new feature: The Reading City-zen, where we ask what experiences do you need to have had to be a proper citizen of Reading.

Plus, Zac Yeo joins us to talk about the Rising Sun Arts Centre's crowdfunding campaign to improve one of the town's great institutions.

STORIES:
Reading FC issue response to fan concerns over transfer embargo, finances and Dai Yongge: https://www.getreading.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/reading-fc-issue-response-fan-21269156

Rising Sun Arts Centre crowdfunding campaign: https://www.risingsunartscentre.org/news/weve-launched-new-crowdfunder-campaign

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Two Rivers Press, Tom Dean and Garrard Street car park's demise

Fri, 06 Aug 2021 10:43:35 -0000

The Real Reading Podcast returns with Hugh Fort and Tom Canning here to discuss the week in Reading including a new feature: The Reading City-zen, where we ask what experiences do you need to have had to be a proper citizen of Reading.

Plus, BerkshireLive's Sophie Drew joins us to talk about her invite to Olympic hero Tom Dean's homecoming and Anne Nolan calls in to talk about brilliant Reading publisher Two Rivers Press.

STORIES:
Garrard Street Car Park in Reading set to be torn down: https://www.getreading.co.uk/news/reading-berkshire-news/station-hill-reading-garrard-street-21175246

When Reading Rocked YouTube playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLH2CbDdCvwksgrNxKuYtc3_elBtAkJwsa

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Being a Reading City-zen, Down At The Abbey and the breastfeeding mum told to cover up

Fri, 30 Jul 2021 12:35:15 -0000

The Real Reading Podcast returns with Rachel Nemeth and Tom Canning here to discuss the week in Reading including a new feature: The Reading City-zen, where we ask what experiences do you need to have had to be a proper citizen of Reading.

Plus, BerkshireLive's Ollie Leitelmayer joins us to talk about the breastfeeding mum who was asked to cover up in a Reading Pret, and Dave Maul calls in to talk about events and the return of Down At The Abbey Festival.

STORIES:
Reading Pret row as breastfeeding mum left in tears after being asked to 'cover up': https://www.getreading.co.uk/news/reading-berkshire-news/reading-pret-row-breastfeeding-mum-21167603
Down At The Abbey: https://downattheabbey.co.uk/

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Flattening the test centre, Eurovision and Great Reading Conspiricies

Fri, 28 May 2021 15:29:41 -0000

Episode 132 in which Hugh Fort, Rachel Nemeth and Tom Canning dissect the big headlines of the week in Reading. Our title music? It's Real Life by Reading's own Twin Sun.

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On the election trail, suspicious packages and an Archimedes screw

Wed, 05 May 2021 10:43:43 -0000

Episode 131 in which Hugh Fort, Rachel Nemeth and Tom Canning dissect the big headlines of the week in Reading. Our title music? It's Real Life by Reading's own Twin Sun.

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HEADLINES discussed:

The Reading restaurant on Deliveroo under '40 different names'
https://www.getreading.co.uk/whats-on/food-drink-news/reading-restaurant-deliveroo-under-40-20443815

'White elephant' Island bar on the Thames in Reading could become three-bedroom home
https://www.getreading.co.uk/news/reading-berkshire-news/white-elephant-island-bar-thames-20467390

The story of the Reading man who's dedicated his life to The King Elvis Presley
https://www.getreading.co.uk/news/reading-berkshire-news/story-reading-man-whos-dedicated-20462090

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Middleton. Winslet. Fletcher - The Reading Celeb Super League

Fri, 23 Apr 2021 10:21:24 -0000

Episode 130 in which Hugh Fort, Rachel Nemeth and Tom Canning dissect the big headlines of the week in Reading. Our title music? It's Real Life by Reading's own Twin Sun.

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HEADLINES discussed:

Reading Hollywood superstar Kate Winslet recalls heading back to delicatessen job after first film role
https://www.getreading.co.uk/news/reading-berkshire-news/reading-hollywood-superstar-kate-winslet-20416586

Reading Wingstop - New chicken restaurant at The Oracle
https://www.getreading.co.uk/whats-on/food-drink-news/gallery/reading-wingstop-new-chicken-restaurant-20411515

Local elections 2021 Reading west candidates by ward
https://www.getreading.co.uk/news/reading-berkshire-news/local-elections-2021-reading-west-20427267

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Pothole machines, hammer throwing and the worrying Royals accounts

Fri, 16 Apr 2021 11:14:52 -0000

Episode 129 in which Hugh Fort, Paul Mann and Tom Canning dissect the big headlines of the week in Reading. Our title music? It's Real Life by Reading's own Twin Sun.

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HEADLINES discussed:

Expert sends financial fair play warning amid key figures from Reading FC's 2019/20 accounts
https://www.getreading.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/expert-sends-financial-fair-play-20382094

Reading potholes: New JCB machine that can fix damaged roads in eight minutes being trialled
https://www.getreading.co.uk/news/reading-berkshire-news/reading-potholes-new-jcb-machine-20382113

Reading Toys R Us and Homebase cash will be spent on Palmer Park's hammer-throwing cage facilities
https://www.getreading.co.uk/news/reading-berkshire-news/reading-toys-r-homebase-cash-20377387

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Pincents Hill, beer boxes and the Junction Arch

Fri, 09 Apr 2021 15:49:59 -0000

Episode 128 in which Hugh Fort, Paul Mann and Tom Canning dissect the big headlines of the week in Reading and chat to Kate Armitage from Berkshire Youth. Our title music? It's Real Life by Reading's own Twin Sun.

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HEADLINES discussed:

Reading's Cemetery Junction arch artist's impression shows how it could be transformed into arts hub
https://www.getreading.co.uk/news/property/readings-cemetery-junction-arch-artists-20336846

Reading Borough Council says it 'won't object' to controversial Pincents Hill homes plan
https://www.getreading.co.uk/news/property/reading-borough-council-says-wont-20337836

Berkshire's best open-air cinemas and theatre shows you can book for right now
https://www.getreading.co.uk/whats-on/whats-on-news/berkshires-best-open-air-cinemas-20307448

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Blue Collar, Biscuits and Berkeley Avenue spooks

Fri, 02 Apr 2021 05:00:09 -0000

Episode 127 in which Rachel Nemeth, Paul Mann and Tom Canning dissect the big headlines of the week in Reading and chat to Blue Collar Food's Glen Dinning. Our title music? It's Real Life by Reading's own Twin Sun.

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HEADLINES discussed:

The incredible history of biscuits in Reading that the Royal family used to love
https://www.getreading.co.uk/news/berkshire-history/incredible-history-biscuits-reading-royal-20240438

New Reading film studio already attracting attention from 'well-known movie franchise'
https://www.getreading.co.uk/whats-on/whats-on-news/new-reading-film-studio-already-20278033

Reading ghosts: The spooky silent car driven by a 'red headed woman'
https://www.getreading.co.uk/news/reading-berkshire-news/reading-ghosts-spooky-silent-car-20274182

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The importance of John Lewis, Elm Park reminders and Charles Dance

Fri, 26 Mar 2021 12:46:34 -0000

Episode 126 in which Rachel Nemeth, Paul Mann, Hugh Fort and Tom Canning dissect the big headlines of the week in Reading. Our title music? It's Real Life by Reading's own Twin Sun.

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HEADLINES discussed:

Reading John Lewis store will reopen as company announces closures and job losses
https://www.getreading.co.uk/news/business/reading-john-lewis-reopen-company-20244550

Legendary captains and 106 stars among new inductees into Reading FC's Hall of Fame
https://www.getreading.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/legendary-captains-106-stars-among-20243027

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Reading Abbey, Loddon Brewery and Richfield's Deli

Fri, 12 Mar 2021 15:40:47 -0000

A special episode looking back at some archive interviews from 2018.

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The oddity that is Devonshire Park, Reading Festival caution and the World Cup in Reading?

Fri, 05 Mar 2021 12:04:55 -0000

Episode 125 in which Rachel Nemeth, Hugh Fort and Tom Canning dissect the big headlines of the week in Reading. Our title music? It's Real Life by Reading's own Twin Sun.

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HEADLINES discussed:

Picture shows scaffolding put up outside Reading Prison before 'Banksy' artwork appeared
https://www.getreading.co.uk/news/reading-berkshire-news/banksy-reading-prison-gaol-scaffold-19949321

Brakes put on Reading Festival 2021 as council says: 'Nothing has been agreed'
https://www.getreading.co.uk/news/reading-berkshire-news/reading-festival-has-not-been-19948921

New hotel could replace derelict arcade in Reading town centre
https://www.getreading.co.uk/news/reading-berkshire-news/new-hotel-could-replace-derelict-19941692

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IT'S BANKSY

Thu, 04 Mar 2021 16:53:06 -0000

The perils of recording your podcast when there's a rolling news agenda! We'd just finished recording this weeks episode, discussing of course Banksy, when it was revealed the artist was the person behind the striking image that appeared on Reading Prison this week. So, instead of waiting until Friday, here's our discussion for you.

The usual full episode will be out on Friday.

Our title music? It's Real Life by Reading's own Twin Sun.

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What was Motorail, no Grazeley Garden Town and getting back to queuing

Fri, 26 Feb 2021 16:39:47 -0000

Episode 124 in which Rachel Nemeth, Hugh Fort and Tom Canning dissect the big headlines of the week in Reading. Our title music? It's Real Life by Reading's own Twin Sun.

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HEADLINES discussed:

Developers behind 15,000-home Grazeley 'garden town' plan lose key legal battle
https://www.getreading.co.uk/news/reading-berkshire-news/developers-behind-15000-home-grazeley-19859019

Covid-19 vaccine - Reading's Madejski Stadium opens as NHS vaccination centre
https://www.getreading.co.uk/news/reading-berkshire-news/madejski-stadium-covid-vaccination-centre-19886821

Reading Beer Festival cancelled for second year due to Covid 'uncertainties'
https://www.getreading.co.uk/whats-on/food-drink-news/reading-beer-festival-cancelled-2021-19882643

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Prospect Park Adventure, Royals on the up and Dame Foodie Dench

Fri, 19 Feb 2021 11:47:27 -0000

Episode 123 in which Rachel Nemeth, Paul Mann and Tom Canning dissect the big headlines of the week in Reading. Our title music? It's Real Life by Reading's own Twin Sun.

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HEADLINES discussed:

Reading's Prospect Park activity centre takes a step forward as more details released
https://www.getreading.co.uk/news/reading-berkshire-news/timescale-prices-readings-new-activity-19857304

'Who needs Messi?' Reading FC fans delirious after Morrison's stunning strike at Bristol City
https://www.getreading.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/messi-reading-fc-fans-morrison-19857263

Hollywood royalty Dame Judi Dench 'very proud' Bracknell food lorry has been named after her https://www.getreading.co.uk/news/reading-berkshire-news/hollywood-royalty-dame-judi-dench-19851876

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Po No More, Council Tax rises plus Hugh and the phallic statue

Fri, 12 Feb 2021 16:35:42 -0000

Episode 122 in which Rachel Nemeth, Hugh Fort Paul Mann and Tom Canning dissect the big headlines of the week in Reading and Hugh finds his phallic statue. Our title music? It's Real Life by Reading's own Twin Sun.

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HEADLINES discussed:

How much Reading council tax is set to go up by
https://www.getreading.co.uk/news/reading-berkshire-news/how-much-reading-council-tax-19803571

Reading nightclub set to be transformed into new homes
https://www.getreading.co.uk/news/reading-berkshire-news/reading-nightclub-set-transformed-new-19801571 - From when Po Na Na closed https://www.getreading.co.uk/news/local-news/were-gutted--po-na-4252399

Mastermind: How to become a contestant on BBC Two quiz show
https://www.getreading.co.uk/whats-on/whats-on-news/mastermind-how-apply-new-series-19806459

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The IDR at 50: Decking, one way systems and tunnelling under the Maiwand

Fri, 05 Feb 2021 16:31:50 -0000

Episode 121 in which Rachel Nemeth, Hugh Fort and Tom Canning disect the big headlines of the week in Reading and celebrate the IDR turning the big 5-0. Our title music? It's Real Life by Reading's own Twin Sun.

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HEADLINES discussed:

Covid-19 Reading - Strong economic recovery likely following pandemic
https://www.getreading.co.uk/news/business/reading-covid-economic-recovery-pandemic-19741368

Reading bin collection dates change as waste food recycling begins
https://www.getreading.co.uk/news/reading-berkshire-news/reading-bin-collection-day-change-19758833

Spectacular revamp for Reading's lost Burger King revealed
https://www.getreading.co.uk/news/property/gallery/spectacular-revamp-readings-lost-burger-19762110

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Towers on the Broad Street Mall, Oxford Road doves and the Black Boy

Fri, 22 Jan 2021 07:00:03 -0000

Episode 120 in which Paul Mann, Hugh Fort and Tom Canning disect the big headlines of the week in Reading . Our title music? It's Real Life by Reading's own Twin Sun.

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HEADLINES discussed:

Massive Reading Broad Street Mall homes plan will add more than 400 new homes to 'brutalist' shopping centre
https://www.getreading.co.uk/news/property/massive-reading-broad-street-mall-19649120

Oxford Road doves on Reading West Bridge set to be painted over https://www.getreading.co.uk/news/reading-berkshire-news/one-readings-busiest-stations-31m-19637898

Why Greene King's Black Boy pub in Shinfield needs to change its name
https://www.getreading.co.uk/news/reading-berkshire-news/greene-kings-black-boy-pub-19657356

Iconic Reading Cemetery Junction arch put up for sale
https://www.getreading.co.uk/news/reading-berkshire-news/reading-cemetery-junction-arch-sale-19646616

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Minster Street fines: Better signage or should motorists know better by now?

Fri, 15 Jan 2021 13:06:55 -0000

Episode 119 in which Rachel Nemeth, Hugh Fort and Tom Canning disect the big headlines of the week in Reading in the first podcast of 2021. Our title music? It's Real Life by Reading's own Twin Sun.

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HEADLINES discussed:

Reading mum will give up food to ensure her son can eat as school meals row continues https://www.getreading.co.uk/news/reading-berkshire-news/reading-mum-school-meal-row-19613830

Reading Borough Council rakes in nearly half-a-million pounds from fines at ONE bus lane https://www.getreading.co.uk/news/reading-berkshire-news/minster-street-bus-lane-reading-19611523

9 of the most notoriously ugly buildings in Berkshire https://www.getreading.co.uk/news/property/9-most-notoriously-ugly-buildings-19534600

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Merry Christmas everybody!

Fri, 25 Dec 2020 05:00:04 -0000

Episode 118 in which Rachel Nemeth, Hugh Fort, Paul Mann and Tom Canning attempt to bring a little Christmas cheer with some messages from people who've featured on our podcast over the last year, from Aldworth Philharmonic to Crunch Comics via Dolphin Brewery and STiR! Our title music? It's Real Life by Reading's own Twin Sun.

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Gervais Place, swimming pools are coming and dealing with Tier 3

Fri, 18 Dec 2020 16:28:41 -0000

Episode 117 in which Rachel Nemeth, Hugh Fort and Tom Canning discuss the week's headlines which include big moves in the swimming pool saga, Bond actors as pub landlords and the chances of a white Christmas.

We also chat to Elm Park Royals Paul Mann about shielding during Covid and his experiences as Reading enters Tier 3. Our title music? It's Real Life by Reading's own Twin Sun.

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Milk Bar's open letter and Berkshire Vision's err.. 2021 vision

Fri, 04 Dec 2020 05:00:09 -0000

Episode 116 in which Rachel Nemeth, Hugh Fort and Tom Canning discuss the week's headlines which include an open letter to MP Matt Rodda from Milk Bar in Merchants Place and the big hole that is looming in the High Street. As well as all that we've new feature - Indie Corner - where we highlight a local business every week plus we chat Berkshire Vision's James Garbett. Our title music? It's Real Life by Reading's own Twin Sun.

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Check out Berkshire Vision at: https://berkshirevision.org.uk/

The headline stories discussed on this weeks podcast:

Debenhams, Arcadia and what NEXT https://www.getreading.co.uk/news/reading-berkshire-news/arcadia-stores-berkshire-topshop-reading-19375701 | https://www.getreading.co.uk/news/reading-berkshire-news/next-beauty-reading-opening-oracle-19374979

Reading bar owners hit out over new Tier Two restrictions for town
https://www.getreading.co.uk/news/reading-berkshire-news/reading-pubs-bars-tier-two-19368344

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The pub that's stood empty for 30 years and even more Station Hill homes

Fri, 27 Nov 2020 10:29:56 -0000

Episode 115 in which Rachel Nemeth, Hugh Fort and Tom Canning discuss the week's headlines from Covid - because of course - the pub that's been empty for three decades and even more homes for Station Hill. As well as all that we've new feature - Indie Corner - where we highlight a local business every week plus we chat to singer/songwriter Matt Robinson. Our title music? It's Real Life by Reading's own Twin Sun.

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The headline stories discussed on this weeks podcast:

Slough's coronavirus infection rate drops amid predicted Tier 3 announcement
https://www.getreading.co.uk/news/reading-berkshire-news/sloughs-coronavirus-infection-rate-drops-19339521

Station Hill, Reading: Developer behind huge £500m project wants to make it even bigger https://www.getreading.co.uk/news/property/station-hill-reading-developer-behind-19331036

The Reading pub that's been closed for 30 years but still has a lease
https://www.getreading.co.uk/news/property/reading-pub-thats-been-closed-19303591

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The other Tilehurst water tower, Berk & Bite plus 'that' Jackson's Corner video

Fri, 20 Nov 2020 14:28:03 -0000

Episode 114 in which Rachel Nemeth, Hugh Fort and Tom Canning discuss the week's headlines including how you could buy the other Tilehurst water tower, a Metal Gear Solid arm for an old friend of the show and a look at 'that' Jackson's Corner video - which you can see here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J7kfy2ywrjs

As well as all that we've new feature - Indie Corner - where we highlight a local business every week plus we chat to new Berkshire food blogger Laura Finney of Berk & Bite. Our title music? It's Real Life by Reading's own Twin Sun.

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The headline stories discussed on this weeks podcast:

Look inside converted Victorian water tower on Rightmove for £1.25m with incredible views of Reading
https://www.getreading.co.uk/news/property/gallery/look-inside-converted-victorian-water-19259870

Wadworth has sold off two of its Berkshire pubs
https://www.getreading.co.uk/whats-on/food-drink-news/wadworth-sold-two-berkshire-pubs-19275925

Reading man born without hand gets real-life Metal Gear Solid 'bionic' arm
https://www.getreading.co.uk/whats-on/whats-on-news/metal-gear-solid-bionic-arm-19260841

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The pub with the pool, Apex fallout and the social constable

Fri, 13 Nov 2020 05:00:03 -0000

Episode 113 in which Rachel Nemeth, Hugh Fort and Tom Canning discuss the week's headlines including speed restrictions in Redlands, award winning fish 'n' chips and the future of the Jolly Anglers swimming pool.

As well as all that we've new feature - Indie Corner - where we highlight a local business every week plus we chat to Thames Valley Police Special Sergeant Emem Adegbola. Like our intro music? It's Real Life by Reading's own Twin Sun.

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The headline stories discussed on this weeks podcast:

Future of a swimming pool built in Reading pub garden during lockdown is decided
https://www.getreading.co.uk/news/reading-berkshire-news/future-swimming-pool-built-inside-19255794

7 ways speeding drivers will be stopped in Reading
https://www.getreading.co.uk/news/reading-berkshire-news/reading-speeding-drivers-redlands-20mph-19249761

Fish and chip shops in Reading named among best in UK in Good Food Awards 2021
https://www.getreading.co.uk/whats-on/food-drink-news/fish-chip-shops-reading-named-19235947

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Bonus: The full Emem Adegbola interview

Fri, 13 Nov 2020 05:00:02 -0000

The full interview with Special Sergeant Emem Adegbola on the Real Reading Podcast. You can find Emem on Twitter at https://twitter.com/TVP8339

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Why Apex Plaza is pink, thundering tankers and the new indie corner

Fri, 06 Nov 2020 05:00:13 -0000

Episode 112 in which Rachel Nemeth, Hugh Fort and Tom Canning discuss the week's headlines including why tankers are thundering through Caversham and the volunteers looking to cook 250 meals a day for the needy.

As well as all that we've a new feature - Indie Corner - where we highlight a local business every week plus we chat to Anne-Marie Beatty at the Grumpy Goat about the big move to Smelly Alley. Like our intro music? It's Real Life by Reading's own Twin Sun.

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The headline stories discussed on this weeks podcast:

Why Thames Water tankers have been rumbling through Caversham
https://www.getreading.co.uk/news/reading-berkshire-news/thames-water-tankers-been-rumbling-19208005

What time does lockdown start and what are the rules?
https://www.getreading.co.uk/news/reading-berkshire-news/what-time-lockdown-start-what-19211402

Meet the charity that wants to cook 250 meals per day for the needy in Reading and beyond
https://www.getreading.co.uk/news/reading-berkshire-news/meet-charity-wants-cook-250-19199483

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Smelly Alley's potential, the mediocre Meadway and the shops you'd love to see again

Fri, 23 Oct 2020 04:20:17 -0000

Episode 111 in which Rachel Nemeth, Hugh Fort and Paul Mann discuss the week's headlines including a new smell for Smelly Alley, the locations in dire need of improvement and which shops the team would love to see back. Like our intro music? It's Real Life by Reading's own Twin Sun.

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World Mental Health Day, Saxon Warlords and Rach in the hotseat

Fri, 16 Oct 2020 04:30:15 -0000

Episode 110 in which Rachel Nemeth, Hugh Fort and Paul Mann discuss the week's headlines including the Anglo-Saxon grave discovered by metal detecrorists and a chat with James Carter about World Mental Health Day. Like our intro music? It's Real Life by Reading's own Twin Sun.

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Paternity Leave

Sat, 10 Oct 2020 13:08:57 -0000

A bonus episode with Tom Canning and Rachel Nemeth explaining why there is no podcast this week!

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West End star to TikTok sensation, Purple Turtle and the Patron Saint of curry

Fri, 02 Oct 2020 04:00:16 -0000

Episode 109 in which Rachel Nemeth, Hugh Fort and Tom Canning discuss the week's headlines including the 10pm curfew and how it's affected some of Reading's legendary establishments, we learn there is a Patron Saint of curry and talk to Hannah Lowther, a West End star who's become a TikTok sensation. Like our intro music? It's Real Life by Reading's own Twin Sun.

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HEADLINES

Why you won't see Covid marshals in Reading town centre https://www.getreading.co.uk/news/reading-berkshire-news/how-likely-you-see-covid-19018082

Beloved Reading pub's manager blasts Government's new coronavirus curfew
https://www.getreading.co.uk/whats-on/music-nightlife-news/beloved-reading-pubs-manager-blasts-19002016

Neil Papworth: The Reading man who sent the first-ever text message https://www.getreading.co.uk/news/berkshire-history/neil-papworth-reading-man-who-18992568

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A future for South Street, that Alien scene and the most objections

Fri, 25 Sep 2020 04:00:04 -0000

Episode 108 in which Rachel Nemeth, Hugh Fort and Tom Canning discuss the week's headlines including the most objected to planning application in Reading's history and the Berkshire link to 'that scene' in Alien. As well as all that we speak to South Street Arts Centre's John Luther about what's next for the venue and the wider arts scene? Like our intro music? It's Real Life by Reading's own Twin Sun.

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HEADLINES

Why plans to build on Reading golf course have become one of most objected to in town's history https://www.getreading.co.uk/news/reading-berkshire-news/reading-golf-course-plans-objections-18971003

Reading Waitrose sees stocks run low as fears raised over panic buying https://www.getreading.co.uk/news/reading-berkshire-news/gallery/reading-waitrose-sees-stocks-run-18976606

Ridley Scott's Alien's chestburster scene and the unlikely link with a pile of guts from Slough https://www.getreading.co.uk/news/berkshire-history/alien-chestburster-scene-how-made-18958227

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Cladding, Covid marshal's and mysterious road markings

Fri, 18 Sep 2020 17:36:55 -0000

Episode 107 in which Rachel Nemeth, Hugh Fort and Tom Canning discuss the week's headlines including the removal of cladding from a residential building, mysterious lines on the road and what they mean AND would you apply to be a Covid marshall? It's Real Life by Reading's own Twin Sun.

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HEADLINES

Grenfell Tower cladding used on Reading flats finally set to be removed https://www.getreading.co.uk/news/reading-berkshire-news/hanover-house-cladding-finally-set-18932822

What life is really like on the Reading estate overrun by cat-sized rats https://www.getreading.co.uk/news/reading-berkshire-news/what-life-really-like-reading-18864369

Apply to become Reading's first Covid Marshal https://www.getreading.co.uk/news/business/apply-become-readings-first-covid-18919360

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RBH refurbishment, Blue Collar bonanza and a missing sloth

Fri, 11 Sep 2020 04:00:14 -0000

Episode 106 in which Rachel Nemeth, Hugh Fort and Tom Canning discuss the week's headlines including a multi-million pound upgrade for the Royal Berks, NHS track and trace spot checks and some great Heritage Open Days (link below). As well as all that we have Paul Mann from Elm Park Royals guest hosting AND an interview with Glen Dinning of Blue Collar Street Food. Let prattle commence! Like our intro music? It's Real Life by Reading's own Twin Sun.

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HEADLINES

Royal Berkshire Hospital in Reading is set to get a multi-million pound revamp https://www.getreading.co.uk/news/reading-berkshire-news/royal-berkshire-hospital-reading-set-18871876

Reading pubs and restaurants facing NHS Test and Trace spot checks https://www.getreading.co.uk/news/reading-berkshire-news/reading-pubs-restaurants-facing-nhs-18899088

Heritage Open Days in Reading: peek behind the scenes of the town's locked treasures https://www.getreading.co.uk/whats-on/whats-on-news/heritage-open-days-reading-peek-18874737

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Caversham u-turn, slamwiches and a drinking ban

Fri, 04 Sep 2020 07:10:21 -0000

Episode 105 in which Rachel Nemeth, Hugh Fort and Tom Canning discuss the week's headlines from a Caversham's one-way u-turn to pupacino's and an announcement. Let prattle commence! Like our intro music? It's Real Life by Reading's own Twin Sun.

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One way in Caversham, back to school and guerrilla potatoes

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 04:00:05 -0000

Episode 104 in which Rachel Nemeth, Hugh Fort and Tom Canning discuss the week's headlines from Caversham's one-way troubles to guerilla potatoes and whether anyone cares if Reading is a city or not. Joining the team is Becky Steven's of Reading's Urban Indie Market on guest-hosting duties and Councillor Ashley Pearce talks to us about kids heading back to school. Let prattle commence! Like our intro music? It's Real Life by Reading's own Twin Sun.

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Reading City's Victoria Pyke, horses on patrol and growing up

Fri, 21 Aug 2020 04:00:10 -0000

Episode 103 in which Rachel Nemeth, Hugh Fort and Tom Canning discuss the weeks headlines from horses going out on patrol to updates on swimming pool plus we speak to Reading City FC's Victoria Pyke about the community club. Let prattle commence! Like our intro music? It's Real Life by Reading's own Twin Sun.

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Meet Indie Shopper, keeping cool and hope for Reading Prison?

Fri, 14 Aug 2020 04:00:19 -0000

Episode 102 in which Rachel Nemeth, Hugh Fort and Tom Canning discuss #ShopLocal week with Dave Maul, work out if there is anyway whatsoever of keeping cool and learn there might just be hope yet for a cultural hub at Reading Prison. Let prattle commence! Like our intro music? It's Real Life by Reading's own Twin Sun.

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Caversham Lakes, homes for the homeless and the tale of Hetty McGetty

Fri, 07 Aug 2020 04:00:21 -0000

Episode 101 in which Rachel Nemeth, Hugh Fort and Tom Canning are joined by guest presenter Paul Mann from Elm Park Royals. It's an unintentional swimming theme as we chat to the man behind Caversham Lakes and discuss the week in news. Plus, Hugh's written a poem. Let prattle commence! Like our intro music? It's Real Life by Reading's own Twin Sun.

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100: STiR-y Things In Reading

Fri, 31 Jul 2020 04:00:16 -0000

Episode 100 in which Rachel Nemeth, Hugh Fort and Tom Canning celebrate reaching 100 episodes. It's been a long few years, we've repeated ourselves endlessly, no doubt, but we're still here and this week we have a bumper pod of goodies including discussing the latest Reading headlines and an interview with the man behind S***ThingsInReading. As well of course a little reminiscing. Let prattle commence! Like our intro music? It's Real Life by Reading's own Twin Sun.

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Professor Pooch's Adventure, Reading Underground and Town Centre Licensing

Fri, 24 Jul 2020 10:50:00 -0000

Episode 99 in which Rachel Nemeth, Hugh Fort and Tom Canning discuss the big stories in Reading this week and chat with Time Trap Escape Rooms Andrew Ingle. Let prattle commence! Like our intro music? It's Real Life by Reading's own Twin Sun.

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Doughnuts nice and fresh: Virtual Readipop Festival

Fri, 17 Jul 2020 21:13:26 -0000

Episode 98 in which Rachel Nemeth, Hugh Fort and Tom Canning discuss the big stories in Reading this week and chat with Readipop Festivals Pete Wheeler about the weekends virtual event. Let prattle commence! Like our intro music? It's Real Life by Reading's own Twin Sun.

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Doing The Beatles double: Fox & Hounds and Wings Fish Bar

Fri, 10 Jul 2020 07:22:34 -0000

Episode 97 in which Rachel Nemeth, Hugh Fort and Tom Canning discuss the big stories in Reading this week, from pubs reopening to temporary cycle lanes and news that another American fast-food outlet is set to call Reading home. As well as all that, we speak to Dom Humphries at the Allied Arms following the opening weekend for pubs and we'll tell you about The Beatles Double you'll all want to complete. Let prattle commence! Like our intro music? It's Real Life by Reading's own Twin Sun.

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Award winning rubbish and post Covid queuing

Fri, 03 Jul 2020 09:56:07 -0000

Episode 96 in which Rachel Nemeth, Hugh Fort and Tom Canning return to the microphones to discuss the awful events that took place in town nearly two weeks ago, award nominated rubbish dumps and just where they've been. Let prattle commence! Like our intro music? It's Real Life by Reading's own Twin Sun.

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The pivoting independents and Reading's biggest parks

Fri, 03 Apr 2020 16:05:00 -0000

Episode 95 in which Rachel Nemeth, Hugh Fort and Tom Canning take a look at the history of Reading's two biggest parks and chat with Explore Reading's Claire Slobodian about the efforts the towns independents are going to, to ride out the Covid-19 lockdown. Let prattle commence! If you like our new intro music, it's Real Life by Reading's own Twin Sun. More on them here.

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Are You Listening? Festival moves and a bit of RBH history

Sat, 28 Mar 2020 12:14:29 -0000

Episode 94 in which Rachel Nemeth, Hugh Fort and Tom Canning take a look at the history of the Royal Berkshire Hospital and speak to Jonjo Warrick and Dave Maul, the duo behind the multi venue Are You Listening? Festival which has been postponed. Let prattle commence! If you like our new intro music, it's Real Life by Reading's own Twin Sun. More on them here.

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Further reading:
Look back into the history of Royal Berkshire Hospital
How Royal Berkshire Hospital is tackling the virus to keep patients and staff safe
Are You Listening? Festival - Rescheduled for Sat 10th October 2020 For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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Making the best of it, James Carter and mental health in isolation

Fri, 20 Mar 2020 16:36:09 -0000

Episode 93 in which we find Rachel Nemeth, Hugh Fort and Tom Canning in different parts of Reading, doing the sensible thing and working from home. It is a packed episode though, we speak to James Carter NHS Thames Valley and Hampshire Head of Clinical Programmes – Mental Health as well as the realities of social distancing and home schooling hit, well home. Let prattle commence! If you like our new intro music, it's Real Life by Reading's own Twin Sun. More on them here.

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Further reading:

Reading Voluntary Action’s Coronavirus page and wider information
A visual guide to staying connected to social isolation
“Address your Stress” Recognise your stressors and be proactive!
“Being a Good Neighbour”
“Social Isolation as a concept outside of Coronavirus”

For those at increased risk due to job loss, relationship breakdown, addiction issues, money concerns, benefits etc;

Communicare – fantastic RDGUK charity offering information, advice and support - www.communicare.org.uk
Samaritans - https://www.samaritans.org/
Citizens Advice - http://rcab.org.uk/
Relate, Relationship counselling - https://www.relate.org.uk/find-my-nearest-relate/centre/berkshire-relate-centre
GamCare – Gambling addiction helpline - https://www.gamcare.org.uk/
Narcotics Anonymous - https://ukna.org/
Alcoholics Anonymous - https://www.alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk/
Self-Care Apps – www.orcha.co.uk For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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Caversham United and Sunday League Day

Fri, 13 Mar 2020 17:22:51 -0000

Episode 92 in which we find Rachel Nemeth, Hugh Fort and Tom Canning in Reading and Bristol. This weeks interview highlights Sunday League Day, a charity afternoon organised by Caversham United boss Paul Gutteridge in aid of the charity Balls To Cancer while we look back at the origins of Reading FC and Hugh takes us through the transport plan. Let prattle commence! If you like our new intro music, it's Real Life by Reading's own Twin Sun. More on them here.

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Further reading:

Reading FC auction at Elm Park 1998 - Fans were able to snap up parts of the iconic old ground at the sale before it was demolished.
Balls to Cancer
Caversham United For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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Pete Wheeler and Readipop Festival 2020

Fri, 06 Mar 2020 12:52:26 -0000

Episode 91 in which Rachel Nemeth and Tom Canning welcome Pete Wheeler of Readipop Festival as a guest co-host. Pete talks us through preparations for the 2020 event while Rach takes a look back at the much missed WOMAD festival that was a regular feature on the festival scene, the team also discuss the podcast awards with a special London travelogue. Let prattle commence! If you like our new intro music, it's Real Life by Reading's own Twin Sun. More on them here.

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Further reading:

Looking back at an international experience at WOMAD in 1992
Readipop Festival 2020 For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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Reading Brick Show and a Dolls Hospital

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 05:00:00 -0000

Episode 90 in which Hugh Fort, Rachel Nemeth and Tom Canning meet Erica Grieve, one half of the organising team behind Reading Brick Festival 2020. There's also a delve in to the building of the Butts Centre, a peak at a terrifying dolls hospital and Hugh tells us more about the two potential bowling alley's that are planned for the town centre. Let prattle commence! If you like our new intro music, it's Real Life by Reading's own Twin Sun. More on them here.

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Further reading:

- What is next for Reading's House of Fraser bowling alley plan
- See pictures of Reading's Broad Street Mall from the past
- The terrifying dolls hospital For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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Dan Hollister at Richfields - Pancakes and Holybobs

Fri, 21 Feb 2020 05:00:00 -0000

Episode 89 in which Hugh Fort, Rachel Nemeth and Tom Canning discuss famous Reading foods, what's going on at Reading Golf Club and speak to Dan Hollister, chef at Richfield's Deli & Grill near Caversham Bridge ahead of pancake day . As well as all that, there is a possible line of merchandise in the offing: The Jere-mug. Let prattle commence! If you like our new intro music, it's Real Life by Reading's own Twin Sun. More on them here.

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Further reading:

- Dismay over 'utopian and greedy' Reading homes plan
- The 8 foods unique to Berkshire
- Plans for UK's biggest film studios to open in Reading For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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Thirty Years Of Hurt

Fri, 14 Feb 2020 09:38:33 -0000

Episode 88 in which Hugh Fort, Rachel Nemeth and Tom Canning discuss a big week for Reading as the winner of the famous Retreat Pickled Onion contest was announced - and the Real Reading Podcast has the exclusive first interview. As well as all that, Fact of the Week goes deep on the country's best pub - which just so happens to be in Berkshire while Hugh takes aim at the A34. Let prattle commence! If you like our new intro music, it's Real Life by Reading's own Twin Sun. More on them here.

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They all know their plaice

Fri, 07 Feb 2020 17:58:28 -0000

Episode 87 in which Rachel Nemeth and Tom Canning are joined by Jonathan Low with missing fish and chip shops, pickled onion judging and where you'd build a road all up for discussion. Let prattle commence! If you like our new intro music, it's Real Life by Reading's own Twin Sun. More on them here.

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Pete Hefferan discusses Pete & The Pirates

Fri, 31 Jan 2020 11:20:59 -0000

Episode 86 in which Hugh Fort, Rachel Nemeth and Tom Canning discuss Roman ruins and vomitoriums as well as the recent licensing issues experienced by two Friar Street bars. As well as all that, Pete Hefferan is our special guest. Previously of 00s indie band Pete & The Pirates and now Shed Cafe, Pete tells us what it was like making it big, dealing with criticism what happened when he washed his passport. Let prattle commence! If you like our new intro music, it's Real Life by Reading's own Twin Sun. More on them here.

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Useful Links:
- Reading Yates faces losing booze licence
- Ever Hazel
- Pete Hefferan on Soundcloud For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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Octopush and Pickled Onions

Sat, 25 Jan 2020 11:31:58 -0000

Episode 85 in which Hugh Fort, Rachel Nemeth and Tom Canning discuss pickled onions, new pools and former Reading Prison inmates including one who was a bit of a surprise. Let prattle commence! If you like our new intro music, it's Real Life by Reading's own Twin Sun. More on them here.

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Plugging the Thames

Fri, 17 Jan 2020 16:05:28 -0000

Episode 84 is wet, very wet. In fact the whole of Reading is damp, but it's not as bad as the great flood of 1947. As well as all the water chat, Hugh has some info on the recent traffic consultation and this weeks random question is a terrifying leap of faith. Let prattle commence! If you like our new intro music, it's Real Life by Reading's own Twin Sun. More on them here.

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Hi buddy!

Fri, 13 Dec 2019 13:08:19 -0000

Episode 81 of the Real Reading Podcast in which Tom Canning and Rachel Nemeth learn of the greatest story Hugh Fort has told everyone but them, about the time Peter Andre came to the Willink School, while Rach's fact of the week focuses on Hexagon history and the team receive a few new ideas for festivals. Oh and there's Hugh's general election predictions that really don't matter anymore.. Let prattle commence! If you like our new intro music, it's Real Life by Reading's own Twin Sun. More on them here.

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Castle Hill roundabout beef and Phantom Brewing Co interview

Mon, 09 Dec 2019 14:53:35 -0000

Episode 80 in which Reading FC reporter Jonathan Low joins the team as Rachel Nemeth and Tom Canning discuss the Royals, and meet the team behind the town's newest brewery, Phantom Brewing Co. Let prattle commence! If you like our new intro music, it's Real Life by Reading's own Twin Sun. More on them here.

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Eight. Hundred. Trees.

Fri, 29 Nov 2019 05:00:00 -0000

The Real Reading Podcast is back. Episode 79 with Hugh Fort, Rachel Nemeth and Tom Canning along with special guest Nick Harborne from Reading Refugee Support Group. Let prattle commence! If you like our new intro music, it's Real Life by Reading's own Twin Sun. More on them here.

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Related:
https://www.getreading.co.uk/news/reading-berkshire-news/reading-council-blunder-sees-800-17285469 For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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End Of Term

Fri, 08 Nov 2019 09:54:46 -0000

Episode 78 in which Rachel Nemeth, Hugh Fort and Tom Canning discuss the extraordinary things to have ever happened in Reading, look back at the bombing of the town centre in the Second World War and enjoy a final random question before going off for a short recess! We'll be back in a few weeks. Let prattle commence! If you like our new intro music, it's Real Life by Reading's own Twin Sun. More on them here.

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Related:
Remembering the 41 people who died on the day Reading was bombed
15 of the most extraordinary things ever to happen in Reading For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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Doctor Hugh

Fri, 01 Nov 2019 05:00:00 -0000

Episode 77 of the Real Reading Podcast takes us on a time travelling adventure to the moments in the town's history we wish we'd been present for, from Royalist sieges to nights at Utopia. It's an eclectic mix. Let prattle commence! If you like our new intro music, it's Real Life by Reading's own Twin Sun. More on them here.

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I think you pronounce it Maiwand

Fri, 25 Oct 2019 04:00:00 -0000

Episode 76 in which Hugh Fort, Rachel Nemeth and Tom Canning discuss the traffic, cow's on the loose and Reading's famous statue. Let prattle commence! If you like our new intro music, it's Real Life by Reading's own Twin Sun. More on them here.

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Secret Cave Army

Fri, 18 Oct 2019 04:00:00 -0000

Episode 75 in which Hugh Fort, Rachel Nemeth and Tom Canning discuss Reading's Pop Up Swimming Pool in a bit of a late review while Rach uncovers some facts about the town's cave network. There's an explainer on the Gaol Hug and special guest is Paul Mann, the brains behind Reading FC podcast Elm Park Royals. Let prattle commence! If you like our new intro music, it's Real Life by Reading's own Twin Sun. More on them here.

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Detention!

Thu, 10 Oct 2019 23:00:00 -0000

Episode 74 in which Hugh Fort, Rachel Nemeth and Tom Canning join the conversation as part of World Mental Health Day with not one, but two special guest interviews. First in the hot seat is Jordan Gooding, a qualified therapist from the Reading Councellors, a new Community Interest Company (CIC) serving the town. Second up is James Carter, a board member at Reading FC Community Trust and Men's Mental Health Advocate with the NHS. There are of course all the usual features plus, why you all need to head back to school for detention. Let prattle commence! If you like our new intro music, it's Real Life by Reading's own Twin Sun. More on them here.

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Further reading:
Zero Suicide Alliance Training - 20 minute training programme setting out the key elements of suicide prevention, and dispelling myths about talking about the issue
Reading Counsellors website
Want to talk? James has given us an email address that anyone can contact - beingapal@gmail.com

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To The Trees!

Fri, 04 Oct 2019 04:00:00 -0000

Episode 73 in which Hugh Fort, Rachel Nemeth and Tom Canning cover the usual features as the podcast descends in to a critique of both Sumer Is Icumen In and Bryan Adams hit single from Robin Hood Prince of Thieves for reasons that will become clear. We hear Hugh explain all about two huge new developments in town and there is some homework for you all. Let prattle commence! If you like our new intro music, it's Real Life by Reading's own Twin Sun. More on them here.

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Further reading:
Homework: Reading wins - The small challenges we face across our town
The quirky and probably true facts about Reading
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Party at The Oracle!

Fri, 27 Sep 2019 04:00:00 -0000

Episode 72 in which Hugh Fort, Rachel Nemeth and Tom Canning cover the usual features plus and chat with special guest Rob Callaghan from HMV Reading. We cover everything from what happened when the store shut in February, live music Thursday's and what is being done to secure the future. Also on the podcast this week, we celebrate The Oracle's 20th birthday, have a bit of another quiz and discover where our team's parents used to take them for a treat. Let prattle commence! If you like our new intro music, it's Real Life by Reading's own Twin Sun. More on them here.

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Further reading:
HMV Reading reopens after takeover closure
Looking back at The Oracle opening as it celebrates 20 years in Reading
Families react to food waste collections in Reading
In pictures: The famous faces at Reading HMV
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The Retreat, Brian Moignard and The Ricky Whittle Fan Club

Fri, 20 Sep 2019 04:00:00 -0000

Episode 71 in which Hugh Fort, Rachel Nemeth and Tom Canning cover the usual features plus and chat with special guest Brian Moignard, the licensee of Reading's favourite backstreet boozer, The Retreat. We cover everything from a bit of history, events and of course the famous pickled onion contest. Also on the podcast this week, we have another quiz and we discover one of the team members connection to Hollyoaks (and Hollywood) hunk Ricky Whittle. Let prattle commence! If you like our new intro music, it's Real Life by Reading's own Twin Sun. More on them here.

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Further reading:
The excellent Retreat Pub website
Third Thames Bridge plans hit the buffers again
Reading's backstreet boozer saved For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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Galumphing

Thu, 12 Sep 2019 23:00:00 -0000

Episode 70 in which Hugh Fort, Rachel Nemeth and Tom Canning indulge in a little speculation about who might do what in a possible General Election and juxtapose that with a quiz about which schools Reading celebrities went to. It all makes sense really. Let prattle commence! If you like our new intro music, it's Real Life by Reading's own Twin Sun. More on them here.

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What have you got against Mick?

Fri, 06 Sep 2019 04:00:00 -0000

Episode 69 in which Hugh Fort, Rachel Nemeth and Tom Canning meet Reading's Ukulele King Dave Stewart, discuss FOMO around Down The Abbey Festival and ask the question - have you filled out the council's traffic consultation yet? It's more exciting than it sounds. Let prattle commence! If you like our new intro music, it's Real Life by Reading's own Twin Sun. More on them here.

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Were you 210 or 2-TEN?

Fri, 30 Aug 2019 10:05:21 -0000

Episode 68 in which Hugh Fort, Rachel Nemeth and Tom Canning discuss the 2019 Reading Festival, what people have attempted to flush down festival loo's (again) and a nostalgic look back at Radio 210 which became 2-Ten FM. Let prattle commence! If you like our new intro music, it's Real Life by Reading's own Twin Sun. More on them here.

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Further Reading:
- Visit Barry's Radio 210 website
- Reading Bedding jingles, Black Thunders and The Morning Crew - remembering 210FM
- Reading Pride 2019 - Parade route, stage times, headliners and how to get there
- Everything from Reading Festival 2019

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Rhodders is off to the Edinburgh Fringe

Fri, 16 Aug 2019 04:00:00 -0000

A little treat for your Real Reading Podcast fans. We've recorded a short interview with Rhodri Buttrick, aka Rhodders the man behind Stand & Deliver Comedy Club who is off to perform at Edinburgh Fringe Festival. We asked him what it was all about!

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Shackleton was reppin' Reading

Fri, 02 Aug 2019 09:50:44 -0000

Episode 66 of the Real Reading Podcast in which the team of Rachel Nemeth, Hugh Fort and Tom Canning learn that intrepid explorer Ernest Shackleton was an early influencer for the town. Whether he used #ad or not is to be confirmed. There's also talk about the RBC transport survey and a pub crawl. Let prattle commence! Follow us on Twitter and join our Facebook group. If you like our new intro music, it's Real Life by Reading's own Twin Sun. More on them here.

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Further Reading:
Reading people to have their say on how to solve traffic and air quality nightmare For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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The Battle of Caversham Bridge

Fri, 26 Jul 2019 03:00:00 -0000

Episode 65 of the Real Reading Podcast in which Hugh Fort, Rachel Nemeth and Tom Canning discuss the usual regular topics with Rachie's Fact of the Week and Fort Explains It All, as well as guest interviewee Jonjo and Dave from Heavy Pop Promotions who are pulling together the Down The Abbey festival at Reading Abbey. As well as all that there's the Battle of Caversham Bridge (more commonly known as the 1644 Battle of Reading) and more on Station Hill. Let prattle commence! Follow us on Twitter and join our Facebook group. If you like our new intro music, it's Real Life by Reading's own Twin Sun. More on them here.

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Further Reading:
Get Down The Abbey tickets For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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Institutionalised Swans

Fri, 19 Jul 2019 04:00:00 -0000

Episode 64 of the Real Reading Podcast in which Hugh Fort, Rachel Nemeth and Tom Canning discuss the usual regular topics with Rachie's Fact of the Week and Fort Explains It All, as well as guest interviewee John Crocker, otherwise known as @dinghour on twitter. It's a busy week as usual with a bit more Readipop, Swan Upping and a lovely fact of the week that we really think GWR should pay heed to. Let prattle commence! Follow us on Twitter and join our Facebook group. If you like our new intro music, it's Real Life by Reading's own Twin Sun. More on them here.

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Further reading:
Controversial Arthur Hill pool sale falls through
Six things you might not know about Huntley & Palmers
Huntley & Palmers history takes the biscuit for Reading Year of Culture For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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A bottle of Cocks’s Reading Sauce on the table

Thu, 11 Jul 2019 23:00:00 -0000

Episode 63 in which our team of Hugh Fort, Rachel Nemeth and Tom Canning introduce Reading Road of the Week, reintroduce Cock's Sauce and interview Pete Wheeler from Readipop Festival and Jonny Blake from Zoot Woman who play on day two of the festival. Let prattle commence! Follow us on Twitter and join our Facebook group. If you like our new intro music, it's Real Life by Reading's own Twin Sun. More on them here.

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Further reading:
Last chance for Readipop Festival 2019 tickets
Victorian sauce is back on top
Station Hill topic For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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Bonus: The Readipop Interviews

Wed, 10 Jul 2019 23:00:00 -0000

A bonus before the weekends podcast episode. It's Readipop Weekend and thanks to friend of the pod Pete Wheeler over the last year or so we've had two fantastic guests in Steve Collazo from Odyssey and Fullee Love aka Soup from Jurassic 5. Steve and his band played Readipop 2018 and the interview was conducted in May of that year and the Fullee Love Collective will perform on Friday night at Readipop 2019. The interviews have previously been published as part of our podcast but we thought we'd have another listen ahead of a big musical weekend.

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A Brucey bonus

Fri, 05 Jul 2019 04:00:00 -0000

Episode 62 of the Real Reading Podcast in which Hugh Fort and Tom Canning offer up an apology - that's two in a row now (but who's counting?), there's some more Bruce Grobberlaar chat and the duo try to recall what The Oracle was like when it first opened. Let prattle commence! Follow us on Twitter and join our Facebook group. If you like our new intro music, it's Real Life by Reading's own Twin Sun. More on them here.

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Taking penalties at Bruce Grobbelaar

Fri, 28 Jun 2019 04:00:00 -0000

Episode 61 of the Real Reading Podcast in which Rachel Nemeth, Hugh Fort and Tom Canning discuss Reading Borough Council's attempts to go plastic free, Hugh issues an apology to council leader Jason Brock, Rach's fact of the week is again very well researched and there is a vacancy in Reading Football Clubs match day team. Let prattle commence! Follow us on Twitter and join our Facebook group. If you like our new intro music, it's Real Life by Reading's own Twin Sun. More on them here.

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Further reading:
Reading to become one of the first plastic free councils in the country
Reading FC on the hunt for new mascot For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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Alfred, Edwin.. Theodore!

Fri, 21 Jun 2019 04:00:00 -0000

Episode 60 of the Real Reading Podcast in which Rachel Nemeth, Hugh Fort and Tom Canning discuss latest issues facing the After Dark Nightclub, discover the man who designed Reading Town Hall was pretty prolific and certainly left his mark as well as the sticky issue of councillors allowances. Let prattle commence! Follow us on Twitter and join our Facebook group. If you like our new intro music, it's Real Life by Reading's own Twin Sun. More on them here.

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Further reading:
Battle starts to save Reading's After Dark
Reading's After Dark club banned from playing music and selling alcohol
Reading councillor allowances could more than double
Alfred Waterhouse bio For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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I want to be a tomato

Thu, 13 Jun 2019 23:00:00 -0000

Episode 59 of the Real Reading Podcast in which Rachel Nemeth, Hugh Fort and Tom Canning discuss the much missed Virgin Megastore in a new as yet unnamed feature, the taboo subject of Reading as a city is broached and Fort Explains It All discusses the departure of Prudential from Reading's landscape, before plummeting to the depths of late 1980's television adverts. Let prattle commence! Follow us on Twitter and join our Facebook group. If you like our new intro music, it's Real Life by Reading's own Twin Sun. More on them here.

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A not so random question

Fri, 07 Jun 2019 04:00:00 -0000

Episode 58 of the Real Reading Podcast is shorter than usual but features a not so random question with Rachel Nemeth, Hugh Fort and Tom Canning. Let prattle commence! Follow us on Twitter and join our Facebook group. If you like our new intro music, it's Real Life by Reading's own Twin Sun. More on them here.

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Throwing up at Berkshire County Council

Fri, 31 May 2019 14:52:12 -0000

Episode 57 of the Real Reading Podcast in which the team reunite and discuss what they've been up to, from organising beer festivals to visiting literary festivals, because culture. There's a great fact of the week about a Reading made motor car and Fort Explains It All discusses the new Reading Borough Council leader Jason Brock. Let prattle commence! Follow us on Twitter and join our Facebook group. If you like our new intro music, it's Real Life by Reading's own Twin Sun. More on them here.

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Why The Oracle is called The Oracle

Wed, 08 May 2019 16:18:46 -0000

Episode 56 of the Real Reading Podcast coming at you with all the big answers to questions you'd not really thought of, like why is The Oracle called The Oracle. It's actually quite interesting. Plus we discuss 'that' story about Reading being a great place for first time buyers and more! Let prattle commence! Follow us on Twitter and join our Facebook group. If you like our new intro music, it's Real Life by Reading's own Twin Sun. More on them here.

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What the Dickens

Mon, 22 Apr 2019 19:55:24 -0000

Episode 55 in which the team are in early to record at HQ. There's a bit of Cheese Feast chat as well as a Reading based fact and myth about Charles Dickens. In Fort Explains It All, Hugh responds to comments about voting in the local elections and why it's very very different to the national picture. Let prattle commence! Follow us on Twitter and join our Facebook group. If you like our new intro music, it's Real Life by Reading's own Twin Sun. More on them here.

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The After Dark in a difficult situation

Sun, 14 Apr 2019 11:05:13 -0000

Episode 54 in which the team are back at Rachel's house and watching on as Reading grab a point at Norwich City. Not that that really forms any real part of the narrative. It's been a busy week with Hugh praising a neighbouring town, we learn who will take charge in the event of a nuclear event and Fort Explains It All covers the latest issues surrounding the legendary After Dark nightclub. Let prattle commence! Follow us on Twitter and join our Facebook group. If you like our new intro music, it's Real Life by Reading's own Twin Sun. More on them here.

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Chasing Cows

Fri, 05 Apr 2019 02:00:00 -0000

Episode 53 in which Hugh gets passionate about being a journalist and how it's not all about sourcing stories off twitter as well as favourite pet stories and a podcast debut for Zachary Richard Ronnie Nemeth. Join Hugh Fort, Rachel Nemeth and Tom Canning for another misty eyed chat about Reading.Let prattle commence! Follow us on Twitter and join our Facebook group. If you like our new intro music, it's Real Life by Reading's own Twin Sun. More on them here.

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New moo-rals coming to Cow Lane

Mon, 01 Apr 2019 03:55:00 -0000

Good morning and welcome to a very special episode of the Real Reading Podcast, we've got some exclusive breaking moos, sorry news this morning regarding our old friend Cow Lane. Strap yourselves in. Let prattle commence! Follow us on Twitter and join us on Facebook. If you like our new intro music, it's Real Life by Reading's own Twin Sun. More on them here.

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MEGA BIKE!

Fri, 29 Mar 2019 17:40:05 -0000

Welcome to episode 52 of the Real Reading Podcast with Hugh Fort, Rachel Nemeth and Tom Canning. This week the team have been up to the penultimate London Irish St Patrick's Day Party and spend a little time mourning something that we really love having in Reading. There's also a discussion around the idea of banning parents driving their kids to school and fact of the week takes a very biscuity turn! Let prattle commence! Follow us on Twitter and join us on Facebook. If you like our new intro music, it's Real Life by Reading's own Twin Sun. More on them here.

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Bayeuoncé, can you handle this?

Thu, 21 Mar 2019 16:51:13 -0000

The FIFTY-FIRST episode of the Real Reading Podcast is here with the the latest waffle concerning the best town in the Royal County from the last seven days with guest presenter, Pete Wheeler from Readipop Festival. Joining Hugh Fort, Rachel Nemeth and Hugh Fort, Pete talks us through the 2019 festival line up while Hugh talks through the news there will be more money to battle homelessness in town and the team discuss the visit of comedian Frank Skinner to Reading Museum. Listen on to find out more. Let prattle commence! Follow us on Twitter and join us on Facebook. If you like our new intro music, it's Real Life by Reading's own Twin Sun. More on them here.

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Show notes and links:
- Cash boost to help Reading's Homeless
- Readipop Festival line up
- Happy birthday Reading Elvis! For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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Bar Oz and Window Wonderland

Fri, 15 Mar 2019 05:00:19 -0000

It's the FIFTIETH episode of the Real Reading Podcast. Who thought we'd get this far? Certainly not that guy on STiR who said we'd never make six. Well here we are, join Rachel Nementh, Hugh Fort and Tom Canning for all the usual features plus an interview with Donna Sibley, one of the team behind West Reading Window Wonderland. Listen on to find out more. Let prattle commence! Follow us on Twitter and join us on Facebook. If you like our new intro music, it's Real Life by Reading's own Twin Sun. More on them here.

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Take me down to the old Reading City

Fri, 01 Mar 2019 05:00:00 -0000

49: Recording the Real Reading Podcast is an absolute joy. EXCEPT WHEN TECHNICAL GREMLINS HAPPEN. That's enough of the caps. Somehow some absolute gold about Bar Oz didn't make it through the mic to the recording thing. What did make it through was some terrific insight in to what it is to be a Reading Borough Councillor as we are joined by Ashley Pearce for a chat. This weeks Fort Explains It All is around the proposed closure of Reading's public toilet's and Tom has another list of things.

There's also a Monkey Tax update from (sainthood pending) Linda Fort and we'll announce who will be our special guest for the 50th episode of the Real Reading Podcast. Let prattle commence! Follow us on Twitter and join us on Facebook. If you like our new intro music, it's Real Life by Reading's own Twin Sun. More on them here.

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NOTES:
Toilets at risk of closure: www.getreading.co.uk/news/reading-berkshire-news/readings-public-toilets-risk-closure-15867607
Oxford Road toilets: www.getreading.co.uk/news/local-news/rose-cottage-lav-ish-makeover-oxford-8536052
Things that used to be toilets: www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-36405414
Tutu's new restaurant: www.getreading.co.uk/whats-on/food-drink-news/free-barbecue-park-celebrate-reading-15888480 For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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Cow Lane-eve and South Street Arts Centre's John Luther

Fri, 22 Feb 2019 05:00:00 -0000

Hello. It's a momentous weekend for EVERYONE in Reading. It's Cow Lane-eve weekend so get the bunting out and join us for a little pomp and circumstance as West Reading's longest running traffic improvement scheme FINALLY comes to an end. We're excited. Then there's also a lovely chat with South Street Arts Centre's programme director John Luther to round things off, plus this weeks random question. Let prattle commence! Follow us on Twitter and join us on Facebook. If you like our new intro music, it's Real Life by Reading's own Twin Sun. More on them here.

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Are You Listening? Festival with Jonjo and Dave

Fri, 15 Feb 2019 03:00:00 -0000

Episode 47 of the Real Reading includes chat around Reading's prestigious award of a Purple Flag for its night-time economy. The team discuss what it means and the online reaction. Hugh Fort, Rachel Nementh and Tom Canning also discuss the Cow Lane bridge reopening and this weeks interview is with Jonjo Warrick and Dave Maul from Are You Listening? Festival. Let prattle commence! Follow us on Twitter and join us on Facebook. If you like our new intro music, it's Real Life by Reading's own Twin Sun. More on them here.

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USEFUL LINKS
AYL? Festival: areyoulistening.org.uk
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Reading's ghouls and ghosts

Fri, 08 Feb 2019 00:00:00 -0000

Episode 46 of the Real Reading Podcast with Rachel Nementh, Tom Canning and Hugh Fort is a ghouls and ghosts special with some spooky tales as well as Rach's own ghostly experience. Let prattle commence! Follow us on Twitter and join us on Facebook. If you like our new intro music, it's Real Life by Reading's own Twin Sun. More on them here. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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Haircut angst and ostrich updates

Fri, 01 Feb 2019 03:00:00 -0000

Welcome to episode 45 of the Real Reading Podcast with Rachel Nementh, Tom Canning and Hugh Fort. This week it's the 800th (and probably final) instalment of the East Reading MRT saga as well as the sad closure of Tom's hairdresser and a week old Ostrich update..Let prattle commence! Follow us on Twitter and join us on Facebook. If you like our new intro music, it's Real Life by Reading's own Twin Sun. More on them here. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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Progress Theatre and fake Rachel

Fri, 25 Jan 2019 00:00:00 -0000

Well that went well. After 14 attempts to record a scratchy podcast over an internal laptop microphone due to 'someone' forgetting a very important cable, we finally gave up and recorded on Friday. Sadly that mean no Rachel this week but there's high level waffle from Hugh and Tom - albeit (and probably thankfully) briefly along with an interview with Matt Tully and John Goodman from Progress Theatre.

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Fullee Love and an escaped Ostrich called Chris

Fri, 18 Jan 2019 03:00:00 -0000

Not connected, but the latest Real Reading Podcast features a big interview with Fullee Love (aka Soup from Jurassic 5) and an escaped Rhea (distantly related to the Ostrich) called Chris. Join Hugh Fort, Rachel Nemeth and Tom Canning as they bring the latest podcast to your ears. If that wasn't exciting enough, COW LANE IS OPENING SOON (or is it) in Fort Explains It All and we chat Dry January.

A few things to read while you wait on the download:
Our new website, which has a Fullee Love interview review
A rhea named Chris
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Waffly versatile

Fri, 11 Jan 2019 03:30:00 -0000

The first full episode of 2019 is finally here. Hugh Fort, Rachel Nemeth and Tom Canning are back on the Real Reading Podcast waffling about er.. waffles, the Hexagon panto, more homes coming to Reading Town Centre and a long look ahead at some exciting events coming to the town in 2019 with our friend Claire Slobodian from Explore Reading,

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Clingfilm on the Windows

Fri, 04 Jan 2019 03:00:00 -0000

Hello and welcome to the first Real Reading Podcast of 2019. It's just a short one this week with your hosts Rachel Nemeth, Hugh Fort and Tom Canning. We discuss among other things some New Years resolutions which can be used to beat us with at the end of the year.

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Happy New Year from the Real Reading Podcast

Mon, 31 Dec 2018 03:00:00 -0000

Join Rachel Nemeth, Hugh Fort and Tom Canning a very short and sweet New Years Eve podcast. We'd like to thank everyone who has listened in since we started up in January! Have a great New Years Eve and Day!

Oh and if you wanted to sign the 'Bring back Laser Quest petition', here it is!

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Merry Christmas from the Real Reading Podcast

Tue, 25 Dec 2018 03:00:00 -0000

Join Rachel Nemeth, Hugh Fort and Tom Canning a very short and sweet Christmas Day podcast. We'd like to thank everyone who has listened in since we started up in January! Have a great Christmas Day.

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In the Grotto - A Christmas Special

Mon, 24 Dec 2018 03:00:43 -0000

Join Rachel Nemeth and Tom Canning for the final full Real Reading Podcast episode of 2018. This episode was recorded 'as live' in Reading homeless charity Launchpad's Christmas Grotto with Amanda McDonnell from the charity, Explore Reading's Claire Slobodian and musician Pete Penfold.

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Launchpad Reading
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Honest Burger and a big 'ol Steam Train

Tue, 18 Dec 2018 15:52:59 -0000

Join Rachel Nemeth, Tom Canning and Hugh Fort for the latest episode of the Real Reading Podcast with special guest Phil Eeles from Honest Burger in King Street, Reading. Also on this weeks podcast, there's the latest fact of the week, Hugh's been out to play football and Tom saw an impressive steam train while watching football in West Reading. Let prattle commence! Follow us on Twitter and Like us on Facebook. If you like our new intro music, it's Real Life by Reading's own Twin Sun. More on them here.

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Wayne's World, party on

Mon, 10 Dec 2018 00:00:00 -0000

Join Rachel Nemeth, Tom Canning and Hugh Fort for the latest episode of that features Duncan Andrews and Russell Clements from Hickies Music Store in Friar Street. There's also the latest fact of the week as well as a Fort Explains It All covering the latest on Friars Walk.

Oh and chocolate! Watch the team try to break the Escape Hunt Reading code and access the bounty! Let prattle commence! Follow us on Twitter and Like us on Facebook. If you like our new intro music, it's Real Life by Reading's own Twin Sun. More on them here.

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Double Barrelled Brewery

Mon, 03 Dec 2018 00:00:00 -0000

Reading has a brand new brewery and tap room and the Real Reading Podcast has been down to visit! Join Tom Canning and Hugh Fort for the latest episode of that features Tom figuring out the obvious pun on air as he meets Luci and Mike Clayton-Jones while Hugh walks us through the big issue surrounding Reading's swans. There's also the latest fact of the week, Tom commentates on a football match and there is the latest 'exciting' instalment from the Heath & Watkins saga. Let prattle commence! Follow us on Twitter and Like us on Facebook. If you like our new intro music, it's Real Life by Reading's own Twin Sun. More on them here.

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Angry People in Local Newspapers

Mon, 26 Nov 2018 21:02:37 -0000

Join Hugh Fort, Rachel Nemeth and Tom Canning for the latest Real Reading Podcast. The team discuss the curious case of Hugh running a shop (again), Rachel feeling Christmassy and Tom has been out to a comedy night. The interview this week is with Alistair Coleman, the man behind the facebook sensation that is Angry People in Local Newspapers. Let prattle commence! Follow us on Twitter and Like us on Facebook. If you like our new intro music, it's Real Life by Reading's own Twin Sun. More on them here.

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Handy Dan's 3D printing and Zinzan Street

Mon, 19 Nov 2018 17:51:33 -0000

Join Hugh Fort, Rachel Nemeth and Tom Canning for the latest Real Reading Podcast. The team discuss Remembrance Sunday, Rachel's been to see the new Queen movie and this weeks Fort Explains It All is about discusses the idea of average speed cameras in the town centre. The interview this week is with Dan Melville from Handy Dan's 3D prints. Let prattle commence! Follow us on Twitter and Like us on Facebook. If you like our new intro music, it's Real Life by Reading's own Twin Sun. More on them here.

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How much is that suit of armour in the window?

Mon, 12 Nov 2018 06:00:00 -0000

Jonathan Low joins Rachel Nemeth and Tom Canning for the latest Real Reading Podcast. We learn where Tom has been, why Hugh isn't with us and there is an interview with Emile Belcourt from A2 Supplies - better known as the shop on Friar Street with the suit of armour in the window. Let prattle commence! Follow us on Twitter and Like us on Facebook. If you like our new intro music, it's Real Life by Reading's own Twin Sun. More on them here.

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Rowetta and Readipop's 20th anniversary

Thu, 25 Oct 2018 11:46:10 -0000

A very special edition of the Real Reading Podcast see's Rowetta from the Happy Monday's in conversation with Tom Canning about performing at the 20th Anniversary gig for Reading music charity Readipop. Tickets for the event at South Street Arts Centre are available here. Let prattle commence! Follow us on Twitter and Like us on Facebook. All music by www.bensound.com

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Reading's institutions

Mon, 08 Oct 2018 04:00:00 -0000

Join Hugh Fort, Rachel Nementh and Tom Canning for episode 32 of the Real Reading Podcast - it's one of our occasional specials that focuses on the great independent Reading institutions inclusing the Smelly Alley Fish company. Listen in to discover the others! Let prattle commence! Follow us on Twitter and Like us on Facebook. All music by www.bensound.com

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When Walkabout was cool

Mon, 01 Oct 2018 02:30:00 -0000

Join Hugh Fort, Rachel Nemeth and Tom Canning for episode 31 of the Real Reading Podcast featuring special guest Becky Stevens from Reading's Indie Urban Market, flash mobs and some radio jingles you'll hate us for reminding you of. Let prattle commence! Follow us on Twitter and Like us on Facebook. All music by www.bensound.com

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Caught at the Cunning Man

Mon, 24 Sep 2018 04:00:00 -0000

Join Hugh Fort, Rachel Nementh and Tom Canning for episode 30 of the Real Reading Podcast and includes up to the minute Donald Sutherland news, finding the After Dark in the day time and more MRT chat. Let prattle commence! Follow us on Twitter and Like us on Facebook. All music by www.bensound.com

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The King of Ghana

Mon, 17 Sep 2018 05:00:00 -0000

Join Hugh Fort, Rachel Nementh and Tom Canning for episode 29 of the Real Reading Podcast featuring facebook opinions, the King of Ghana and an awful bunk bed joke. Let prattle commence! Follow us on Twitter and Like us on Facebook. All music by www.bensound.com

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How do you get a tent down a toilet?

Fri, 31 Aug 2018 02:00:00 -0000

The Real Reading Podcast is back for a second series and a new team member. Joining Hugh Fort and Tom Canning s PROPER Redingensian Rachel Nemeth. Rachel has know Tom and Hugh since they lived together in the late 2000s and will attempt to bring order to the prattling. In week one the team discuss the buzz of having Reading Festival in town, the toilets and the what Rachel loves about Reading. Don't forget our brand new Real Reading Podcast index. Let prattle commence! Follow us on Twitter and Like us on Facebook. All music by www.bensound.com

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Reading Festival clean up: https://www.inyourarea.co.uk/news/reading-festival-rubbish-clean-up-gets-underway/
Festival toilets: https://www.inyourarea.co.uk/news/the-extraordinary-items-stuffed-down-reading-festival-toilets/

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Real Reading Podcast - Series 2 preview

Wed, 29 Aug 2018 23:00:00 -0000

Hugh Fort, Tom Canning and newbie Rachel Nemeth return for the second series of the Real Reading Podcast, available every Friday. Don't forget our brand new Real Reading Podcast index. Let prattle commence! Follow us on Twitter and Like us on Facebook. All music by www.bensound.com

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The Purple Turtle and bye bye to Jennie

Fri, 03 Aug 2018 04:30:00 -0000

It's the last episode of series 1 of the Real Reading Podcast and it's a first 'on location' pod at the legendary Purple Turtle. Join the team as they reminisce about the club and say a fitting goodbye to Jennie. The podcast will return in two or so weeks, look out for bonus content in the mean time! Music by BenSound.com For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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Chalk pits, school trips and some bad news

Fri, 27 Jul 2018 02:30:00 -0000

This weeks Real Reading Podcast has some big news on the team front and features the Emmer Green Chalk Pits of which we have some magnificent photos and Hugh and Jennie reminisce about their old school trips and school songs. This weeks Fort Explains It All looks at how Reading Borough Council could spend the £993,743.55 Community Infrastructure Levy money. Don't forget our brand new Real Reading Podcast index. Let prattle commence! Follow us on Twitter and Like us on Facebook. All music by www.bensound.com

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Community Infrastructure Levy: https://www.inyourarea.co.uk/news/reading-council-asks-neighbours-how-it-should-spend-1-million/
Emmer Green Chalk Pits: https://www.inyourarea.co.uk/news/incredible-pictures-show-hidden-emmer-green-chalk-mines/

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Reading Fringe, Borislav Mikhailov and the Central Club

Fri, 20 Jul 2018 02:30:00 -0000

Zsuzsi Lindsay - Reading Fringe Festival organiser is one of two guests this week as Reading FC reporter Jonathan Low joins us in a like for like substitution with Hugh Fort. Zsuzsi chats about the festival, how it started and became home to over a 100 shows. It starts on Tuesday 24th July through to Sunday 29th July. Elsewhere Jonathan inspires us with his walk to work and attempts to justify his bizarre hatred of Reading's Railway Station while Jennie talks through the Central Club sale and Tom is delighted by Reading Buses' word of the day. Don't forget our brand new Real Reading Podcast index. Let prattle commence! Follow us on Twitter and Like us on Facebook. All music by www.bensound.com

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Show notes:

12 shows you should definitely see at the Fringe: https://www.inyourarea.co.uk/news/12-shows-you-should-definitely-see-during-reading-fringe-festival-2018/
Reading Fringe Festival website: https://readingfringefestival.co.uk/
Central Club sale: https://www.inyourarea.co.uk/news/reading-council-sells-central-club-for-flats-but-loses-1m-to-save-mural/
New Lyndhurst Pub menu: https://www.inyourarea.co.uk/news/reading-pub-cuts-opening-hours-and-launches-new-menu-to-tempt-diners-away-from-chain-restaurants/
Inflatable obstacle course, World Yoga Festival and Shakespeare at the Abbey: https://www.inyourarea.co.uk/news/take-on-the-worlds-longest-inflatable-obstacle-course-in-reading-and-more-things-to-do-this-weekend/

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Readipop and Ernie Morris - the fastest ticket man in the West

Fri, 13 Jul 2018 02:30:00 -0000

The perils of the pre record, we boldy chat about England and Readipop with returning guest Pete Wheeler who is a few hours away from flinging the gates open to guests at Christchurch Meadow. Aside from that there is plenty more including the possibility of Congestion Charging in Reading, a tribute to retiring Tilehurst station manager Ernie Morris and our brand new Real Reading Podcast index. Let prattle commence! Follow us on Twitter and Like us on Facebook. All music by www.bensound.com

Show notes:

Readipop Festival: https://www.inyourarea.co.uk/news/readipop-festival-shakespeare-at-abbey-ruins-and-more-fun-things-to-do-this-weekend/
Readipop website: http://www.readipop.co.uk/readipop-festival/
Ernie Morris: https://www.inyourarea.co.uk/news/popular-tilehurst-train-station-manager-to-retire-after-18-years/
Ernie Ernie (The Fastest Milkman In The West): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8e1xvyTdBZI
Ernie Morris Just Giving: https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/louise-stevens

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Steven Colazzo, Readipop and Hosier Street masterplans

Fri, 06 Jul 2018 02:30:00 -0000

Make sure you hit subscribe as Odyssey front man Steven Colazzo is the guest on this weeks Real Reading Podcast ahead of the opening night of the Readipop Festival that the 80s soul band will headline. Tom asks about how Steven ended up in Reading, how he became involved with the festival how he's hoping to catch Reading Elvis' set. Also on the pod this week, Hugh discusses the Hosier Street masterplan and Padworth Recycling Centre while Jennie offers a big thumbs up to the University of Reading. Let prattle commence! Follow us on Twitter and Like us on Facebook. All music by www.bensound.com

NOTES:

Hosier Street masterplan: https://www.inyourarea.co.uk/news/huge-plans-revealed-for-former-reading-civic-centre-site/
Reading University: https://www.inyourarea.co.uk/news/reading-university-tells-haters-to-jog-on-over-refugee-scholarship-fund/
Henley Regatta: https://www.inyourarea.co.uk/news/henley-regatta-dress-code-start-time-and-everything-else-you-need-to-know/
Padworth Recycling Centre: https://www.inyourarea.co.uk/news/padworth-recycling-centre-expands-to-take-household-rubbish/
Open for Art: https://www.inyourarea.co.uk/news/a-huge-art-festival-is-happening-in-reading-this-week/
Cow Lane: https://www.inyourarea.co.uk/news/latest-on-cow-lane-roadworks-and-more-closures-around-reading/

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The Nags Head and passive/aggressive parking notes

Fri, 29 Jun 2018 05:00:00 -0000

This weeks Real Reading Podcast see's us head do to what is arguably Reading's most famous pub - the Nags Head on Russell Street. Tom chats to barman Chris MacLennan about the pub, it's history and the community that makes it what is. Also on the pod this week, Hugh is explains what next for the Reading MRT after Wokingham Borough Council denied permission for the part of the project in the borough and Jennie opens up about her guilty pleasure.. Let prattle commence! Follow us on Twitter and Like us on Facebook. All music by www.bensound.com

NOTES:

Nags Head: https://www.inyourarea.co.uk/news/reading-pub-of-the-year-revealed-for-2018/
Reading MRT: https://www.inyourarea.co.uk/news/east-reading-mrt-future-uncertain-as-wokingham-rejects-plan/
Love Island: https://www.inyourarea.co.uk/news/meet-love-island-star-in-reading-this-weekend/

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Suggs interview, Royal Ascot and Reading City

Fri, 22 Jun 2018 05:00:00 -0000

Suggs is our very special guest on the The Real Reading Podcast this week with a highly anticipated gig at Englefield House on 6th July and a further date at Rivermead in December. Suggs is in good form and talks about his previous visits to Reading and playing the Festival in 2011. Also on this weeks pod, Jennie's been to Royal Ascot, Hugh explains about the reasons for the coming hike in car parking charges and Tom is delighted that there's a new football team in town. Let prattle commence! Follow us on Twitter and Like us on Facebook. All music by www.bensound.com

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NOTES:

Madness tour info: www.inyourarea.co.uk/news/madness-announce-massive-uk-tour-stopping-in-reading/ TICKETS: buy your Madness tickets here
ALL Royal Ascot info: https://www.inyourarea.co.uk/news/tag/royal-ascot
Car Parking charges: https://www.inyourarea.co.uk/news/car-park-charges-will-destroy-the-town-centre/
Reading City FC: https://www.footballinbracknell.co.uk/features/in-depth/34321/who-are-reading-city-fc/
Burghfield Boxcars and more this weekend: https://www.inyourarea.co.uk/news/watch-box-karts-barrel-through-burghfield-and-more-fun-things-to-do-this-weekend/

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Reading Driving Test Centre special chills

Fri, 15 Jun 2018 05:00:00 -0000

After several weeks of broken promises, the team are finally here with horror stories from the Reading Driving Test Centre. So sit back and transport yourselves back to those nervous, tense and terrifying tests where your independence was just out of reach. With hosts Hugh Fort, Jennie Slevin and Tom Canning. Let prattle commence! Follow us on Twitter and Like us on Facebook. All music by www.bensound.com For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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Time Trap Escape Rooms and a Laser Quest petition

Fri, 08 Jun 2018 05:00:00 -0000

The Real Reading Podcast is back after a two week break out of nowhere, it was bound to happen at some point but Hugh Fort, Jennie Slevin and Tom Canning have reunited and gotten all a little bit nostalgic for Laser Quest in this weeks episode. Tom gets excited about the visit of the Flying Scotsman and Hugh takes us through plans for a new school in town. The interview this week is with Andrew and Katie from Time Trap Escape Rooms - thankfully Tom was returned to full size and.. well listen and find out! Let prattle commence! Follow us on Twitter and Like us on Facebook. All music by www.bensound.com

NOTES:

Time Trap Escape Rooms: www.timetrapescaperooms.com
Argos plans: www.inyourarea.co.uk/news/plans-revealed-to-split-former-reading-argos-into-five-new-shops
Flying Scotsman: www.inyourarea.co.uk/news/where-to-see-the-flying-scotsman-as-it-travels-through-reading
Woodley Carnival and events this weekend: www.inyourarea.co.uk/news/woodley-carnival-arts-trail-and-seven-fun-things-to-do-in-reading-this-weekend
New school: www.inyourarea.co.uk/news/new-reading-secondary-school-means-traveller-site-will-not-go-ahead

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Pete Hefferan and Shed Cafe

Thu, 17 May 2018 23:00:00 -0000

Episode 18 of the Real Reading Podcast features Pete Hefferen from Shed Cafe discussing toasted cheese sandwiches.. As well as all that Jennie, Hugh and Tom discuss what they've liked this week, Swimming Pools in Fort Explains it all and the latest random question. Don't say we don't spoil you! Let prattle commence! Follow us on Twitter and Like us on Facebook. All music by www.bensound.com For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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Stand & Deliver Comedy Club and Wilder's Folly

Fri, 11 May 2018 05:00:00 -0000

Episode 17 of the Real Reading Podcast features Rhodri Buttrick from Stand and Deliver Comedy Club discussing the monthly events, what it's like being a promoter and a couple of great stories. As well as all that Jennie, Hugh and Tom discuss what they've liked this week, the local elections in Fort Explains it all and the latest random question. Don't say we don't spoil you! Let prattle commence! Follow us on Twitter and Like us on Facebook. All music by www.bensound.com

NOTES:

Stand & Deliver Comedy Club: https://www.facebook.com/standanddelivercomedynight/
Wilder's Folly: https://www.inyourarea.co.uk/news/wilders-folly-as-you-have-never-seen-it-before/

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Reading Beer Festival and roadwork rage

Fri, 04 May 2018 05:00:00 -0000

Episode 16 of the Real Reading Podcast features JD and Dave from Reading Ale & Cider Festival talking about weekends brilliant four day event at Christchruch Meadow. As well as beer, we welcome Jacob South-Klein of Bushwatch fame as our 'supply teacher' filling in for Jennie. There's very little Reading FC chat we promise but there is a good sized segment on roadworks. Don't say we don't spoil you! Let prattle commence! Follow us on Twitter and Like us on Facebook. All music by www.bensound.com

NOTES:

Reading Beer & Cider Festival: www.inyourarea.co.uk/news/tag/reading-beer-and-cider-festival/
Bath Road road works: hwww.inyourarea.co.uk/news/bath-road-delays-to-continue-as-thames-water-works-overrun/
Wokingham May Fayre: https://www.inyourarea.co.uk/news/wokingham-may-fayre-to-go-ahead-despite-elms-field-closure-and-regeneration-works/

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Pete Wheeler, Readipop and the After Dark

Fri, 27 Apr 2018 05:00:00 -0000

Episode 15 of the Real Reading Podcast features Pete Wheeler talking about the forthcoming Readipop Festival, Goldie Lookin' Chain and Reading Elvis. Join Jennie, Hugh and Tom as they discuss the latest at the After Dark, #footballshirtfriday and a trip down memory lane to Utopia. Let prattle commence! Follow us on Twitter and Like us on Facebook. All music by www.bensound.com

NOTES:

After Dark planning: www.inyourarea.co.uk/news/live-updates-as-tilehurst-mosque-and-after-dark-flats-plan-discussed-by-council/
Jackson's Corner Syndrome: whitleypump.wordpress.com/2017/11/07/sweeney-pies-use-or-lose-our-business-heritage/
Corn Stores reopening: www.inyourarea.co.uk/news/plans-to-reopen-victorian-pub-in-reading-town-centre-with-a-modern-makeover/
Readipop Festival: www.readipop.co.uk/readipop-festival/
Driver holds up all buses: www.inyourarea.co.uk/news/driver-holds-up-every-single-reading-bus-by-parking-in-the-worst-place-possible/

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Craft Theory Festival and Potholes

Fri, 20 Apr 2018 05:00:00 -0000

Episode 14 of the Real Reading Podcast looks back at a brilliant Craft Theory Festival and talks to two of the masterminds behind it. The podcast, which see's the return of Hugh Fort the team discuss the huge issue of potholes and what Reading Borough Council are doing about them and Jennie's been reminiscing about the efforts to remember the past at Thames Lido. Let prattle commence! Follow us on Twitter and Like us on Facebook. All music by www.bensound.com For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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Guja Bandini and the Abbey Gateway

Fri, 13 Apr 2018 04:00:00 -0000

Guja Bandini from Reading Museum is our guest this week talking about the re-opening of the Abbey Gateway, the school room and a very famous student on the Real Reading Podcast with hosts Jennie Slevin and Tom Canning. The pair discuss the excellent April Fool from WhitleyPump and another award for the Nags Head. Let prattle commence! Follow us on Twitter and Like us on Facebook. All music by www.bensound.com For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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The ambitious plans for Reading that never happened

Fri, 06 Apr 2018 05:00:00 -0000

It's another special this week as we look at the ambitious plans for Reading that never quite materialised - these include the M4 monorail which Hugh Fort, Jennie Slevin and Tom Canning discuss in depth. Normal service will resume on Friday 13th April. Let prattle commence! Follow us on Twitter and Like us on Facebook. All music by www.bensound.com For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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The Reading Easter Special

Fri, 30 Mar 2018 05:00:00 -0000

It's another special this week as Jennie Slevin and Tom Canning discuss the Easter Holidays, the weather and what to do with four days off in Reading. Normal service will resume on Friday 13th April. Let prattle commence! Follow us on Twitter and Like us on Facebook. All music by www.bensound.com For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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The Reading Half Marathon wrap up

Fri, 23 Mar 2018 06:00:00 -0000

Well er.. this was supposed to be a podcast celebrating a magnificent Reading Half Marathon. Snow joke. Instead join Hugh Fort, Jennie Slevin and Tom Canning on the Real Reading Podcast to talk about the race that wasn't and find out what some of last weeks heroes did instead. Let prattle commence! Follow us on Twitter and Like us on Facebook. All music by www.bensound.com.
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Reading Half Marathon special

Fri, 16 Mar 2018 06:59:53 -0000

A host of guests join Jennie Slevin and Tom Canning for the Real Reading Podcast this week to talk about running the Reading Half Marathon on Sunday, March 18. We find out what's motivated them, their stories and challenges, race tips and what's so special about the race. In roughly this order we speak to: Alan Williamson, Matt Brown, Bayley Tustin, Ben Martin-Dye, Katie Gumbrell, Marek Pruszewicz and Simon Blunden. From serious runners to fun runners and first timers to 10th timers we wanted to find out what kept people coming back to the event. Let prattle commence! Follow us on Twitter and Like us on Facebook. All music by www.bensound.com For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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Glen Dinning from Blue Collar Street Food

Fri, 09 Mar 2018 05:00:00 -0000

Glen Dinning from Blue Collar Street Food is our guest this week talking about why he started the Wednesday food market in Reading and what delicious treats he's got in store for the town this summer on the Real Reading Podcast with hosts Hugh Fort, Jennie Slevin and Tom Canning. The trio discuss the idea of painting the IDR to cheer us all up and Hugh reminisces about the time Danny Baker visited the Hexagon. Let prattle commence! Follow us on Twitter and Like us on Facebook. All music by www.bensound.com For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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Claire Slobodian from Explore Reading

Fri, 02 Mar 2018 04:00:00 -0000

Claire Slobodian from the website Explore Reading is our guest this week talking about her inspiration and absolute favourite things about our town on the Real Reading Podcast with hosts Hugh Fort, Jennie Slevin and Tom Canning. The trio discuss the forthcoming double cheese fest, their best snow days and yet more cuts to libraries. Let prattle commence! Follow us on Twitter and Like us on Facebook. All music by www.bensound.com For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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Adrian Lawson from Reading Bicycle Kitchen

Fri, 23 Feb 2018 04:00:00 -0000

Adrian Lawson from Reading Bicycle Kitchen is our guest this week talking about how the project started and what the future holds on the Real Reading Podcast with hosts Hugh Fort, Jennie Slevin and Tom Canning. The trio discuss the suit of armour on Friar Street, doing the ale trail wrong and the problems getting houses built. Let prattle commence! Follow us on Twitter and Like us on Facebook. All music by www.bensound.com For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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Jess Freeland from Reading Museum

Fri, 16 Feb 2018 00:05:00 -0000

Jess Freeland from Reading Museum is our guest this week talking about the re opening of Reading Abbey on the Real Reading Podcast with hosts Hugh Fort, Jennie Slevin and Tom Canning. The trio discuss the bombing of the town in World War 2, Reading Festival and the Council Tax rise. Let prattle commence! Follow us on Twitter and Like us on Facebook. All music by www.bensound.com For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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Amanda McDonnell from Launchpad

Fri, 09 Feb 2018 00:05:00 -0000

Amanda McDonnell from Launchpad Reading is our guest this week on the Real Reading Podcast with hosts Hugh Fort, Jennie Slevin and Tom Canning. The trio discuss the remarkable work of Phoebe Cusden as the 100th anniversary of the Representation of the People Act nears, the ARK charity could be saved AND the controversy surrounding the East Reading MRT. Let prattle commence! Follow us on Twitter and Like us on Facebook. All music by www.bensound.com For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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Dan Hearn from Loddon Brewery

Fri, 02 Feb 2018 05:00:00 -0000

Dan Hearn from Loddon Brewery is our guest this week and we have a special guest presenter, Jennie Slevin on the Real Reading Podcast with hosts Hugh Fort and Tom Canning. The trio discuss the Ale Trail, the Reading Half Marathon AND the town's swimming pool problem. Let prattle commence! Follow us on Twitter and Like us on Facebook. All music by www.bensound.com For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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Dan and Suze Hollister at Richfield's Deli

Fri, 26 Jan 2018 00:01:00 -0000

Dan and Suze Hollister, the owners of Richfields Deli & Grill on Caversham Road are our guests this week on the Real Reading Podcast with hosts Hugh Fort and Tom Canning. The pair discuss also discuss the the great wolf escape of 18, MADNESS coming to town and a proposal for water fountains to be installed around the town. Let prattle commence! Follow us on Twitter and Like us on Facebook. All music by www.bensound.com For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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Jacob South-Klein and Bushwatch

Fri, 19 Jan 2018 06:00:00 -0000

Jacob South-Klein, the man responsible for the Reading FC transfer deadline day phenomenon 'Bushwatch' is the first guest on the Real Reading Podcast with hosts Hugh Fort and Tom Canning. The pair discuss also discuss the exciting Urban Box Market, plans for The Arc office block which should keep local window cleaners busy and the big Reading Borough Council budget meeting. Follow us on Twitter and Like us on Facebook. All music by www.bensound.com For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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The Real Reading Podcast preview

Wed, 10 Jan 2018 12:57:49 -0000

Hugh Fort and Tom Canning bring a preview of the Real Reading podcast which is a celebration Reading. From independent business to the people that make the town tick, and just how long we've spent sat at the Castle Hill traffic lights. The podcast music is 'Jazzy Frenchy' by www.bensound.com. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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