Real Reading

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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, an

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

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

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

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

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

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