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Real Reading Podcast

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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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Episodes

Reading Santa Run, more trains and an electrical problem

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/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 10, 202129 min

Christmas on the rails and transforming Loddon Brewery

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 26, 202129 min

Bonus: Peter Andre at the Willink School

When Peter Andre visited the Willink School in Burghfield. Our favourite Real Reading Podcast story as told by Hugh Fort. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 19, 20217 min

Microwave technician at BHS and other stories

Join Rachel Nemeth, Tom Canning and Hugh Fort as they reunite for the latest Real Reading Podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 19, 202137 min

Charitable efforts and running the country

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Nov 17, 202135 min

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

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 29, 202131 min

Village rivalries and Rocket Kings Dave Stewart talks Space Camp

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 22, 202137 min

Party in the newsroom and Ginger Perkins cake and coffee

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 19, 202129 min

Scaffolding

A little catch up with Tom and Rach on the Real Reading Podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 05, 202121 min

Burghfest, Burgers and Bikes

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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Sep 24, 202134 min

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 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.getre...

Aug 13, 202140 min

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 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://w...

Aug 06, 202135 min

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

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 breastfeedi...

Jul 30, 202142 min

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 hello@realreadingpodcast.co.uk . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 28, 202133 min

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 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...

May 05, 202159 min

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 hello@realreadingpodcast.co.uk . HEADLINES discussed: Reading Hollywood superstar Kate Winslet recalls heading back to delicatessen job after first film role https://www.getreading.co.uk/news/reading-berkshire-news/reading-hollywood-superstar-kate-wins...

Apr 23, 202134 min

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

Apr 16, 202142 min

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 hello@realreadingpodcast.co.uk . HEADLINES discussed: Reading's Cemetery Junction arch artist's impression shows how it could be transformed into arts hub https://www.getreading.co.uk/news/property/readings-ce...

Apr 09, 202138 min

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 hello@realreadingpodcast.co.uk . HEADLINES discussed: The incredible history of biscuits in Reading that the Royal family used to love https://www.getreading.co.uk/news/berkshire-history/incredible-history-bi...

Apr 02, 202149 min

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

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 losses https://www.getreading.co.uk/news/business/reading-john-lewis-reopen-company-20244550 Legendary captains ...

Mar 26, 202148 min

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

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 appeared https://www.getreading.co.uk/news/reading-berkshire-news/banksy-reading-prison-gaol-scaffold-19949321 Brakes ...

Mar 05, 202144 min

IT'S BANKSY

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/a...

Mar 04, 202114 min

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

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 battle https://www.getreading.co.uk/news/reading-berkshire-news/developers-behind-15000-home-grazeley-19859019 Covid-19 vacci...

Feb 26, 202145 min

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

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 released https://www.getreading.co.uk/news/reading-berkshire-news/timescale-prices-readings-new-activity-19857304 'Who ne...

Feb 19, 202144 min

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

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 by https://www.getreading.co.uk/news/reading-berkshire-news/how-much-reading-council-tax-19803571 Reading nig...

Feb 12, 202150 min

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

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 pandemic https://www.getreading.co.uk/news/business/reading-covid-economic-recovery-pandemic-197...

Feb 05, 202155 min

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

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 centre https://www.getreading.co.uk/news/property/massive-reading-broad-street-mall-19649120 Oxford ...

Jan 22, 202143 min

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 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...

Jan 15, 202140 min

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 Life by Reading's own Twin Sun. Visit our new podcast website here at realreadingpodcast.co.uk / Feedback to hello@realreadingpodcast.co.uk . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/a...

Dec 25, 202039 min
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