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Real Reading Podcast
by Tom Canning
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.
Episodes
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Rising Sun crowdfunder, right Royal concern and Garrard lookin' good
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...
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Two Rivers Press, Tom Dean and Garrard Street car park's demise
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...
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Flattening the test centre, Eurovision and Great Reading Conspiricies
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 [email protected]. Learn more about...
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On the election trail, suspicious packages and an Archimedes screw
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 [email protected]...
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Middleton. Winslet. Fletcher - The Reading Celeb Super League
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 [email protected]...
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Pothole machines, hammer throwing and the worrying Royals accounts
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 [email protected]...
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Pincents Hill, beer boxes and the Junction Arch
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...
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Blue Collar, Biscuits and Berkeley Avenue spooks
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...
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Reading Abbey, Loddon Brewery and Richfield's Deli
A special episode looking back at some archive interviews from 2018. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Minster Street fines: Better signage or should motorists know better by now?
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...
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Merry Christmas everybody!
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...
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Gervais Place, swimming pools are coming and dealing with Tier 3
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…
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Milk Bar's open letter and Berkshire Vision's err.. 2021 vision
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…
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The pub that's stood empty for 30 years and even more Station Hill homes
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...
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The other Tilehurst water tower, Berk & Bite plus 'that' Jackson's Corner video
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:...
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The pub with the pool, Apex fallout and the social constable
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...
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Bonus: The full Emem Adegbola interview
The full interview with Special Sergeant Emem Adegbola on the Real Reading Podcast. You can find Emem on Twitter at https://twitter.com/TVP8339 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Why Apex Plaza is pink, thundering tankers and the new indie corner
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...
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Smelly Alley's potential, the mediocre Meadway and the shops you'd love to see again
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...
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World Mental Health Day, Saxon Warlords and Rach in the hotseat
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…
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Paternity Leave
A bonus episode with Tom Canning and Rachel Nemeth explaining why there is no podcast this week! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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West End star to TikTok sensation, Purple Turtle and the Patron Saint of curry
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...
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A future for South Street, that Alien scene and the most objections
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...
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Cladding, Covid marshal's and mysterious road markings
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...
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RBH refurbishment, Blue Collar bonanza and a missing sloth
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...
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Caversham u-turn, slamwiches and a drinking ban
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...
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One way in Caversham, back to school and guerrilla potatoes
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...
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Reading City's Victoria Pyke, horses on patrol and growing up
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...
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Meet Indie Shopper, keeping cool and hope for Reading Prison?
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...
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Caversham Lakes, homes for the homeless and the tale of Hetty McGetty
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...
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100: STiR-y Things In Reading
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...
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Professor Pooch's Adventure, Reading Underground and Town Centre Licensing
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...
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Doughnuts nice and fresh: Virtual Readipop Festival
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...
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Doing The Beatles double: Fox & Hounds and Wings Fish Bar
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...
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Award winning rubbish and post Covid queuing
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...
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The pivoting independents and Reading's biggest parks
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…
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Are You Listening? Festival moves and a bit of RBH history
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...
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Making the best of it, James Carter and mental health in isolation
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...
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Caversham United and Sunday League Day
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...
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Pete Wheeler and Readipop Festival 2020
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...
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Reading Brick Show and a Dolls Hospital
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...
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Dan Hollister at Richfields - Pancakes and Holybobs
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...
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Thirty Years Of Hurt
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…
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They all know their plaice
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...
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Pete Hefferan discusses Pete & The Pirates
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,...
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Octopush and Pickled Onions
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...
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Plugging the Thames
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…
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Hi buddy!
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...
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Castle Hill roundabout beef and Phantom Brewing Co interview
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...
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Eight. Hundred. Trees.
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...
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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.
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