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Real Reading Podcast

A celebration in podcast form of Reading in Berkshire. From independent businesses to the people that make the town tick, and just how long we've spent sat at the Castle Hill traffic lights. A podcast from BerkshireLive.

Tom Canning

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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Reading Santa Run, more trains and an electrical problem

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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Christmas on the rails and transforming Loddon Brewery

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

Join Rachel Nemeth, Tom Canning and Hugh Fort as they reunite for the latest Real Reading Podcast.
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Microwave technician at BHS and other stories

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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Charitable efforts and running the country

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

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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Village rivalries and Rocket Kings Dave Stewart talks Space Camp

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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Party in the newsroom and Ginger Perkins cake and coffee

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

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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Burghfest, Burgers and Bikes

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-21269156Rising Sun Arts Centre crowdfunding campaign: https://www.risingsunartscentre.org/news/weve-launched-new-crowdfunder-campaign
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Rising Sun crowdfunder, right Royal concern and Garrard lookin' good

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-21175246When Reading Rocked YouTube playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLH2CbDdCvwksgrNxKuYtc3_elBtAkJwsa
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Two Rivers Press, Tom Dean and Garrard Street car park's demise

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-21167603Down At The Abbey: https://downattheabbey.co.uk/
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Being a Reading City-zen, Down At The Abbey and the breastfeeding mum told to cover up

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.Visit our new podcast website here at realreadingpodcast.co.uk / Feedback to hello@realreadingpodcast.co.uk.
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Flattening the test centre, Eurovision and Great Reading Conspiricies

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.Visit our new podcast website here at realreadingpodcast.co.uk / Feedback to hello@realreadingpodcast.co.uk.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 homehttps://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 Presleyhttps://www.getreading.co.uk/news/reading-berkshire-news/story-reading-man-whos-dedicated-20462090
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On the election trail, suspicious packages and an Archimedes screw

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.Visit our new podcast website here at realreadingpodcast.co.uk / Feedback to hello@realreadingpodcast.co.uk.HEADLINES discussed:Reading Hollywood superstar Kate Winslet recalls heading back to delicatessen job after first film rolehttps://www.getreading.co.uk/news/reading-berkshire-news/reading-hollywood-superstar-kate-winslet-20416586 Reading Wingstop - New chicken restaurant at The Oraclehttps://www.getreading.co.uk/whats-on/food-drink-news/gallery/reading-wingstop-new-chicken-restaurant-20411515 Local elections 2021 Reading west candidates by wardhttps://www.getreading.co.uk/news/reading-berkshire-news/local-elections-2021-reading-west-20427267
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Middleton. Winslet. Fletcher - The Reading Celeb Super League

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.Visit our new podcast website here at realreadingpodcast.co.uk / Feedback to hello@realreadingpodcast.co.uk.HEADLINES discussed:Expert sends financial fair play warning amid key figures from Reading FC's 2019/20 accountshttps://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 trialledhttps://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 facilitieshttps://www.getreading.co.uk/news/reading-berkshire-news/reading-toys-r-homebase-cash-20377387
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Pothole machines, hammer throwing and the worrying Royals accounts

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.Visit our new podcast website here at realreadingpodcast.co.uk / Feedback to hello@realreadingpodcast.co.uk.HEADLINES discussed:Reading's Cemetery Junction arch artist's impression shows how it could be transformed into arts hubhttps://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 planhttps://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 nowhttps://www.getreading.co.uk/whats-on/whats-on-news/berkshires-best-open-air-cinemas-20307448
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Pincents Hill, beer boxes and the Junction Arch

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.Visit our new podcast website here at realreadingpodcast.co.uk / Feedback to hello@realreadingpodcast.co.uk.HEADLINES discussed:The incredible history of biscuits in Reading that the Royal family used to lovehttps://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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Blue Collar, Biscuits and Berkeley Avenue spooks

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.Visit our new podcast website here at realreadingpodcast.co.uk / Feedback to hello@realreadingpodcast.co.uk.HEADLINES discussed:Reading John Lewis store will reopen as company announces closures and job losseshttps://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 Famehttps://www.getreading.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/legendary-captains-106-stars-among-20243027
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The importance of John Lewis, Elm Park reminders and Charles Dance

A special episode looking back at some archive interviews from 2018.
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Reading Abbey, Loddon Brewery and Richfield's Deli

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.Visit our new podcast website here at realreadingpodcast.co.uk / Feedback to hello@realreadingpodcast.co.uk.HEADLINES discussed:Picture shows scaffolding put up outside Reading Prison before 'Banksy' artwork appearedhttps://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 centrehttps://www.getreading.co.uk/news/reading-berkshire-news/new-hotel-could-replace-derelict-19941692
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The oddity that is Devonshire Park, Reading Festival caution and the World Cup in Reading?

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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IT'S BANKSY

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.Visit our new podcast website here at realreadingpodcast.co.uk / Feedback to hello@realreadingpodcast.co.uk.HEADLINES discussed:Developers behind 15,000-home Grazeley 'garden town' plan lose key legal battlehttps://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 centrehttps://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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What was Motorail, no Grazeley Garden Town and getting back to queuing

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.Visit our new podcast website here at realreadingpodcast.co.uk / Feedback to hello@realreadingpodcast.co.uk.HEADLINES discussed:Reading's Prospect Park activity centre takes a step forward as more details releasedhttps://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 Cityhttps://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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Prospect Park Adventure, Royals on the up and Dame Foodie Dench

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.Visit our new podcast website here at realreadingpodcast.co.uk / Feedback to hello@realreadingpodcast.co.uk.HEADLINES discussed:How much Reading council tax is set to go up byhttps://www.getreading.co.uk/news/reading-berkshire-news/how-much-reading-council-tax-19803571  Reading nightclub set to be transformed into new homeshttps://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 showhttps://www.getreading.co.uk/whats-on/whats-on-news/mastermind-how-apply-new-series-19806459
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Po No More, Council Tax rises plus Hugh and the phallic statue

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.Visit our new podcast website here at realreadingpodcast.co.uk / Feedback to hello@realreadingpodcast.co.uk.HEADLINES discussed:Covid-19 Reading - Strong economic recovery likely following pandemichttps://www.getreading.co.uk/news/business/reading-covid-economic-recovery-pandemic-19741368   Reading bin collection dates change as waste food recycling beginshttps://www.getreading.co.uk/news/reading-berkshire-news/reading-bin-collection-day-change-19758833Spectacular revamp for Reading's lost Burger King revealedhttps://www.getreading.co.uk/news/property/gallery/spectacular-revamp-readings-lost-burger-19762110
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The IDR at 50: Decking, one way systems and tunnelling under the Maiwand

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.Visit our new podcast website here at realreadingpodcast.co.uk / Feedback to hello@realreadingpodcast.co.uk.HEADLINES discussed:Massive Reading Broad Street Mall homes plan will add more than 400 new homes to 'brutalist' shopping centrehttps://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 namehttps://www.getreading.co.uk/news/reading-berkshire-news/greene-kings-black-boy-pub-19657356  Iconic Reading Cemetery Junction arch put up for salehttps://www.getreading.co.uk/news/reading-berkshire-news/reading-cemetery-junction-arch-sale-19646616
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Towers on the Broad Street Mall, Oxford Road doves and the Black Boy

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.Visit our new podcast website here at realreadingpodcast.co.uk / Feedback to hello@realreadingpodcast.co.uk.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-19613830Reading 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-196115239 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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Minster Street fines: Better signage or should motorists know better by now?

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.Visit our new podcast website here at realreadingpodcast.co.uk / Feedback to hello@realreadingpodcast.co.uk.
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Merry Christmas everybody!

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.Visit our new podcast website here at realreadingpodcast.co.uk / Feedback to hello@realreadingpodcast.co.uk.
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Gervais Place, swimming pools are coming and dealing with Tier 3

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.Visit our new podcast website here at realreadingpodcast.co.uk / Feedback to hello@realreadingpodcast.co.uk.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-19374979Reading bar owners hit out over new Tier Two restrictions for townhttps://www.getreading.co.uk/news/reading-berkshire-news/reading-pubs-bars-tier-two-19368344
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Milk Bar's open letter and Berkshire Vision's err.. 2021 vision

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.Visit our new podcast website here at realreadingpodcast.co.uk / Feedback to hello@realreadingpodcast.co.uk.The headline stories discussed on this weeks podcast:Slough's coronavirus infection rate drops amid predicted Tier 3 announcementhttps://www.getreading.co.uk/news/reading-berkshire-news/sloughs-coronavirus-infection-rate-drops-19339521Station 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-19331036The Reading pub that's been closed for 30 years but still has a leasehttps://www.getreading.co.uk/news/property/reading-pub-thats-been-closed-19303591
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The pub that's stood empty for 30 years and even more Station Hill homes

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.Visit our new podcast website here at realreadingpodcast.co.uk / Feedback to hello@realreadingpodcast.co.uk.The headline stories discussed on this weeks podcast:Look inside converted Victorian water tower on Rightmove for £1.25m with incredible views of Readinghttps://www.getreading.co.uk/news/property/gallery/look-inside-converted-victorian-water-19259870 Wadworth has sold off two of its Berkshire pubshttps://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' armhttps://www.getreading.co.uk/whats-on/whats-on-news/metal-gear-solid-bionic-arm-19260841
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The other Tilehurst water tower, Berk & Bite plus 'that' Jackson's Corner video

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.Visit our new podcast website here at realreadingpodcast.co.uk / Feedback to hello@realreadingpodcast.co.uk.The headline stories discussed on this weeks podcast:Future of a swimming pool built in Reading pub garden during lockdown is decidedhttps://www.getreading.co.uk/news/reading-berkshire-news/future-swimming-pool-built-inside-192557947 ways speeding drivers will be stopped in Readinghttps://www.getreading.co.uk/news/reading-berkshire-news/reading-speeding-drivers-redlands-20mph-19249761Fish and chip shops in Reading named among best in UK in Good Food Awards 2021https://www.getreading.co.uk/whats-on/food-drink-news/fish-chip-shops-reading-named-19235947
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The pub with the pool, Apex fallout and the social constable

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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Bonus: The full Emem Adegbola interview

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.Visit our new podcast website here at realreadingpodcast.co.uk / Feedback to hello@realreadingpodcast.co.uk.The headline stories discussed on this weeks podcast:Why Thames Water tankers have been rumbling through Cavershamhttps://www.getreading.co.uk/news/reading-berkshire-news/thames-water-tankers-been-rumbling-19208005What time does lockdown start and what are the rules?https://www.getreading.co.uk/news/reading-berkshire-news/what-time-lockdown-start-what-19211402Meet the charity that wants to cook 250 meals per day for the needy in Reading and beyondhttps://www.getreading.co.uk/news/reading-berkshire-news/meet-charity-wants-cook-250-19199483
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Why Apex Plaza is pink, thundering tankers and the new indie corner

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.Visit our new podcast website here at realreadingpodcast.co.uk / Feedback to hello@realreadingpodcast.co.uk.
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Smelly Alley's potential, the mediocre Meadway and the shops you'd love to see again

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.Visit our new podcast website here at realreadingpodcast.co.uk / Feedback to hello@realreadingpodcast.co.uk.
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World Mental Health Day, Saxon Warlords and Rach in the hotseat

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

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.Visit our new podcast website here at realreadingpodcast.co.uk / Feedback to hello@realreadingpodcast.co.uk.HEADLINESWhy 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 curfewhttps://www.getreading.co.uk/whats-on/music-nightlife-news/beloved-reading-pubs-manager-blasts-19002016Neil 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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West End star to TikTok sensation, Purple Turtle and the Patron Saint of curry

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.Visit our new podcast website here at realreadingpodcast.co.uk / Feedback to hello@realreadingpodcast.co.uk.HEADLINESWhy 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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A future for South Street, that Alien scene and the most objections

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.Visit our new podcast website here at realreadingpodcast.co.uk / Feedback to hello@realreadingpodcast.co.uk.HEADLINESGrenfell 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-18932822What 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-18864369Apply to become Reading's first Covid Marshal https://www.getreading.co.uk/news/business/apply-become-readings-first-covid-18919360
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Cladding, Covid marshal's and mysterious road markings

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.Visit our new podcast website here at realreadingpodcast.co.uk / Feedback to hello@realreadingpodcast.co.uk.HEADLINESRoyal 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-18871876Reading pubs and restaurants facing NHS Test and Trace spot checks https://www.getreading.co.uk/news/reading-berkshire-news/reading-pubs-restaurants-facing-nhs-18899088Heritage 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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RBH refurbishment, Blue Collar bonanza and a missing sloth

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.Visit our new podcast website here at realreadingpodcast.co.uk / Feedback to hello@realreadingpodcast.co.uk.
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Caversham u-turn, slamwiches and a drinking ban

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.Visit our new podcast website here at realreadingpodcast.co.uk / Feedback to hello@realreadingpodcast.co.uk.
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One way in Caversham, back to school and guerrilla potatoes

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.Visit our new podcast website here at realreadingpodcast.co.uk / Feedback to hello@realreadingpodcast.co.uk.
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Reading City's Victoria Pyke, horses on patrol and growing up

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.Visit our new podcast website here at realreadingpodcast.co.uk / Feedback to hello@realreadingpodcast.co.uk.
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Meet Indie Shopper, keeping cool and hope for Reading Prison?

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.Visit our new podcast website here at realreadingpodcast.co.uk / Feedback to hello@realreadingpodcast.co.uk.
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Caversham Lakes, homes for the homeless and the tale of Hetty McGetty

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.Visit our new podcast website here at realreadingpodcast.co.uk / Feedback to hello@realreadingpodcast.co.uk.
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100: STiR-y Things In Reading

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.Visit our new podcast website here at realreadingpodcast.co.uk / Feedback to hello@realreadingpodcast.co.uk.
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Professor Pooch's Adventure, Reading Underground and Town Centre Licensing

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.Visit our new podcast website here at realreadingpodcast.co.uk / Feedback to hello@realreadingpodcast.co.uk.
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Doughnuts nice and fresh: Virtual Readipop Festival

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.Visit our new podcast website here at realreadingpodcast.co.uk / Feedback to hello@realreadingpodcast.co.uk.
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Doing The Beatles double: Fox & Hounds and Wings Fish Bar

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.Visit our new podcast website here at realreadingpodcast.co.uk / Feedback to hello@realreadingpodcast.co.uk.
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Award winning rubbish and post Covid queuing

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.Visit our new podcast website here at realreadingpodcast.co.uk / Feedback to hello@realreadingpodcast.co.uk - Find us on social media. We're on Facebook, on Twitter and that Instagram.  For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
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The pivoting independents and Reading's biggest parks

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.Visit our new podcast website here at realreadingpodcast.co.uk / Feedback to hello@realreadingpodcast.co.uk - Find us on social media. We're on Facebook, on Twitter and that Instagram.Further reading:Look back into the history of Royal Berkshire HospitalHow Royal Berkshire Hospital is tackling the virus to keep patients and staff safeAre You Listening? Festival - Rescheduled for Sat 10th October 2020  For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
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Are You Listening? Festival moves and a bit of RBH history

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.Visit our new podcast website here at realreadingpodcast.co.uk / Feedback to hello@realreadingpodcast.co.uk - Find us on social media. We're on Facebook, on Twitter and that Instagram.Further reading:Reading Voluntary Action’s Coronavirus page and wider informationA 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.ukSamaritans - 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-centreGamCare – 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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Making the best of it, James Carter and mental health in isolation

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.Visit our new podcast website here at realreadingpodcast.co.uk / Feedback to hello@realreadingpodcast.co.uk - Find us on social media. We're on Facebook, on Twitter and that Instagram.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 CancerCaversham United  For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
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Caversham United and Sunday League Day

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.Visit our new podcast website here at realreadingpodcast.co.uk / Feedback to hello@realreadingpodcast.co.uk - Find us on social media. We're on Facebook, on Twitter and that Instagram.Further reading:Looking back at an international experience at WOMAD in 1992Readipop Festival 2020  For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
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Pete Wheeler and Readipop Festival 2020

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.Visit our new podcast website here at realreadingpodcast.co.uk / Feedback to hello@realreadingpodcast.co.uk - Find us on social media. We're on Facebook, on Twitter and that Instagram.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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Reading Brick Show and a Dolls Hospital

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.Visit our new podcast website here at realreadingpodcast.co.uk - Find us on social media. We're on Facebook, on Twitter and that Instagram.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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Dan Hollister at Richfields - Pancakes and Holybobs

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.Visit our new podcast website here at realreadingpodcast.co.uk - Find us on social media. We're on Facebook, on Twitter and that Instagram.  For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
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Thirty Years Of Hurt

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.Visit our new podcast website here at realreadingpodcast.co.uk - Find us on social media. We're on Facebook, on Twitter and that Instagram.  For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
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They all know their plaice

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.Visit our new podcast website here at realreadingpodcast.co.uk - Find us on social media. We're on Facebook, on Twitter and that Instagram.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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Pete Hefferan discusses Pete & The Pirates

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.Visit our new podcast website here at realreadingpodcast.co.uk - Find us on social media. We're on Facebook, on Twitter and that Instagram.  For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
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Octopush and Pickled Onions

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.Visit our new podcast website here at realreadingpodcast.co.uk - Find us on social media. We're on Facebook, on Twitter and that Instagram.  For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
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Plugging the Thames

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.Visit our new podcast website here at realreadingpodcast.co.uk - Find us on social media. We're on Facebook, on Twitter and that Instagram.  For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
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Hi buddy!

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.Visit our new podcast website here at realreadingpodcast.co.uk - Find us on social media. We're on Facebook, on Twitter and that Instagram.  For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
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Castle Hill roundabout beef and Phantom Brewing Co interview

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.Visit our new podcast website here at realreadingpodcast.co.uk - Find us on social media. We're on Facebook, on Twitter and that Instagram.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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Eight. Hundred. Trees.

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.Visit our new podcast website here at realreadingpodcast.co.ukFind us on social media. We're on Facebook, on Twitter and that Instagram.Related:Remembering the 41 people who died on the day Reading was bombed15 of the most extraordinary things ever to happen in Reading  For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
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End Of Term

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.Visit our new podcast website here at realreadingpodcast.co.ukFind us on social media. We're on Facebook, on Twitter and that Instagram.  For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
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Doctor Hugh

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.Visit our new podcast website here at realreadingpodcast.co.ukFind us on social media. We're on Facebook, on Twitter and that Instagram.  For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
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I think you pronounce it Maiwand

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.Visit our new podcast website here at realreadingpodcast.co.uk  For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
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Secret Cave Army

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.Visit our new podcast website here at realreadingpodcast.co.ukFurther reading:Zero Suicide Alliance Training - 20 minute training programme setting out the key elements of suicide prevention, and dispelling myths about talking about the issueReading Counsellors websiteWant to talk? James has given us an email address that anyone can contact - beingapal@gmail.comOh, and the homework again: Reading wins - The small challenges we face across our town  For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
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Detention!

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.Visit our new podcast website here at realreadingpodcast.co.ukFurther reading:Homework: Reading wins - The small challenges we face across our townThe quirky and probably true facts about ReadingReading Abbey anniversary celebrations with the oldest English song  For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
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To The Trees!

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.Visit our new podcast website here at realreadingpodcast.co.ukFurther reading:HMV Reading reopens after takeover closureLooking back at The Oracle opening as it celebrates 20 years in ReadingFamilies react to food waste collections in ReadingIn pictures: The famous faces at Reading HMVFollow HMV Reading on twitter  For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
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Party at The Oracle!

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.Visit our new podcast website here at realreadingpodcast.co.ukFurther reading:The excellent Retreat Pub websiteThird Thames Bridge plans hit the buffers againReading's backstreet boozer saved  For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
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The Retreat, Brian Moignard and The Ricky Whittle Fan Club

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.Visit our new podcast website here at realreadingpodcast.co.uk  For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
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Galumphing

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.Visit our new podcast website here at realreadingpodcast.co.uk  For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
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What have you got against Mick?

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.Visit our new podcast website here at realreadingpodcast.co.ukFurther 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 2019Don't forget to follow us on Twitter and join our Facebook group.  For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
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Were you 210 or 2-TEN?

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!Find out more about Stand & Deliver at standanddelivercomedy.com  For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
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Rhodders is off to the Edinburgh Fringe

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.Visit our new podcast website here at realreadingpodcast.co.ukFurther 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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Shackleton was reppin' Reading

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.Visit our new podcast website here at realreadingpodcast.co.ukFurther Reading:Get Down The Abbey tickets  For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
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The Battle of Caversham Bridge

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.Visit our new podcast website here at realreadingpodcast.co.ukFurther reading: Controversial Arthur Hill pool sale falls throughSix things you might not know about Huntley & PalmersHuntley & Palmers history takes the biscuit for Reading Year of Culture  For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
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Institutionalised Swans

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.Visit our new podcast website here at realreadingpodcast.co.ukJoin the facebook group:Further reading: Last chance for Readipop Festival 2019 ticketsVictorian sauce is back on topStation Hill topic  For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
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A bottle of Cocks’s Reading Sauce on the table

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.Tickets for Readipop are available at www.readipop.co.uk/readipopfestival  For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
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Bonus: The Readipop Interviews

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.Visit our new podcast website here at realreadingpodcast.co.uk  For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
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A Brucey bonus

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.Visit our new podcast website here at realreadingpodcast.co.ukJoin the facebook group:Further reading: ﻿Reading to become one of the first plastic free councils in the countryReading FC on the hunt for new mascot  For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
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Taking penalties at Bruce Grobbelaar

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.Visit our new podcast website here at realreadingpodcast.co.ukJoin the facebook group:Further reading: Battle starts to save Reading's After DarkReading's After Dark club banned from playing music and selling alcoholReading councillor allowances could more than doubleAlfred Waterhouse bio  For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
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Alfred, Edwin.. Theodore!

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.Visit our new podcast website here at realreadingpodcast.co.ukRead more: Prudential 1989 advert - Arthur Weasley in a Pru ad  For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
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I want to be a tomato

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.Visit our new podcast website here at realreadingpodcast.co.uk  For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
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A not so random question

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.Visit our new podcast website here at realreadingpodcast.co.uk  For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
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Throwing up at Berkshire County Council

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.Visit our new podcast website here at realreadingpodcast.co.uk  For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
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Why The Oracle is called The Oracle

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.Visit our new podcast website here at realreadingpodcast.co.uk  For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
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What the Dickens

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.Visit our new podcast website here at realreadingpodcast.co.uk  For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
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The After Dark in a difficult situation

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.Visit our new podcast website here at realreadingpodcast.co.uk  For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
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Chasing Cows

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.Visit our new podcast website here at realreadingpodcast.co.uk  For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
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New moo-rals coming to Cow Lane

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.Visit our new podcast website here at realreadingpodcast.co.uk  For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
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MEGA BIKE!

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.Visit our new podcast website here at realreadingpodcast.co.ukShow 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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