Join Hugh Fort, Rachel Nemeth and Tom Canning for episode 31 of the Real Reading Podcast featuring special guest Becky Stevens from Reading's Indie Urban Market, flash mobs and some radio jingles you'll hate us for reminding you of. Let prattle commence! Follow us on Twitter and Like us on Facebook. All music by www.bensound.com If you enjoy the Real Reading Podcast, please remember to subscribe on your app and leave us a lovely review! For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.co...
Oct 01, 2018•54 min
Join Hugh Fort, Rachel Nementh and Tom Canning for episode 30 of the Real Reading Podcast and includes up to the minute Donald Sutherland news, finding the After Dark in the day time and more MRT chat. Let prattle commence! Follow us on Twitter and Like us on Facebook. All music by www.bensound.com If you enjoy the Real Reading Podcast, please remember to subscribe on your app and leave us a lovely review! For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your...
Sep 24, 2018•45 min
Join Hugh Fort, Rachel Nementh and Tom Canning for episode 29 of the Real Reading Podcast featuring facebook opinions, the King of Ghana and an awful bunk bed joke. Let prattle commence! Follow us on Twitter and Like us on Facebook. All music by www.bensound.com If you enjoy the Real Reading Podcast, please remember to subscribe on your app and leave us a lovely review! For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com...
Sep 17, 2018•50 min
The Real Reading Podcast is back for a second series and a new team member. Joining Hugh Fort and Tom Canning s PROPER Redingensian Rachel Nemeth. Rachel has know Tom and Hugh since they lived together in the late 2000s and will attempt to bring order to the prattling. In week one the team discuss the buzz of having Reading Festival in town, the toilets and the what Rachel loves about Reading. Don't forget our brand new Real Reading Podcast index. Let prattle commence! Follow us on Twitter and L...
Aug 31, 2018•31 min
Hugh Fort, Tom Canning and newbie Rachel Nemeth return for the second series of the Real Reading Podcast, available every Friday. Don't forget our brand new Real Reading Podcast index. Let prattle commence! Follow us on Twitter and Like us on Facebook. All music by www.bensound.com If you enjoy the Real Reading Podcast, please remember to subscribe on your app and leave us a lovely review! For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visi...
Aug 29, 2018•1 min
It's the last episode of series 1 of the Real Reading Podcast and it's a first 'on location' pod at the legendary Purple Turtle. Join the team as they reminisce about the club and say a fitting goodbye to Jennie. The podcast will return in two or so weeks, look out for bonus content in the mean time! Music by BenSound.com For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Aug 03, 2018•48 min
This weeks Real Reading Podcast has some big news on the team front and features the Emmer Green Chalk Pits of which we have some magnificent photos and Hugh and Jennie reminisce about their old school trips and school songs. This weeks Fort Explains It All looks at how Reading Borough Council could spend the £993,743.55 Community Infrastructure Levy money. Don't forget our brand new Real Reading Podcast index. Let prattle commence! Follow us on Twitter and Like us on Facebook. All music by www....
Jul 27, 2018•29 min
Zsuzsi Lindsay - Reading Fringe Festival organiser is one of two guests this week as Reading FC reporter Jonathan Low joins us in a like for like substitution with Hugh Fort. Zsuzsi chats about the festival, how it started and became home to over a 100 shows. It starts on Tuesday 24th July through to Sunday 29th July. Elsewhere Jonathan inspires us with his walk to work and attempts to justify his bizarre hatred of Reading's Railway Station while Jennie talks through the Central Club sale and To...
Jul 20, 2018•55 min
The perils of the pre record, we boldy chat about England and Readipop with returning guest Pete Wheeler who is a few hours away from flinging the gates open to guests at Christchurch Meadow. Aside from that there is plenty more including the possibility of Congestion Charging in Reading, a tribute to retiring Tilehurst station manager Ernie Morris and our brand new Real Reading Podcast index. Let prattle commence! Follow us on Twitter and Like us on Facebook. All music by www.bensound.com Show ...
Jul 13, 2018•45 sec
Make sure you hit subscribe as Odyssey front man Steven Colazzo is the guest on this weeks Real Reading Podcast ahead of the opening night of the Readipop Festival that the 80s soul band will headline. Tom asks about how Steven ended up in Reading, how he became involved with the festival how he's hoping to catch Reading Elvis' set. Also on the pod this week, Hugh discusses the Hosier Street masterplan and Padworth Recycling Centre while Jennie offers a big thumbs up to the University of Reading...
Jul 06, 2018•44 min
This weeks Real Reading Podcast see's us head do to what is arguably Reading's most famous pub - the Nags Head on Russell Street. Tom chats to barman Chris MacLennan about the pub, it's history and the community that makes it what is. Also on the pod this week, Hugh is explains what next for the Reading MRT after Wokingham Borough Council denied permission for the part of the project in the borough and Jennie opens up about her guilty pleasure.. Let prattle commence! Follow us on Twitter and Lik...
Jun 29, 2018•45 min
Suggs is our very special guest on the The Real Reading Podcast this week with a highly anticipated gig at Englefield House on 6th July and a further date at Rivermead in December. Suggs is in good form and talks about his previous visits to Reading and playing the Festival in 2011. Also on this weeks pod, Jennie's been to Royal Ascot, Hugh explains about the reasons for the coming hike in car parking charges and Tom is delighted that there's a new football team in town. Let prattle commence! Fo...
Jun 22, 2018•50 min
After several weeks of broken promises, the team are finally here with horror stories from the Reading Driving Test Centre. So sit back and transport yourselves back to those nervous, tense and terrifying tests where your independence was just out of reach. With hosts Hugh Fort, Jennie Slevin and Tom Canning. Let prattle commence! Follow us on Twitter and Like us on Facebook. All music by www.bensound.com For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ...
Jun 15, 2018•31 min
The Real Reading Podcast is back after a two week break out of nowhere, it was bound to happen at some point but Hugh Fort, Jennie Slevin and Tom Canning have reunited and gotten all a little bit nostalgic for Laser Quest in this weeks episode. Tom gets excited about the visit of the Flying Scotsman and Hugh takes us through plans for a new school in town. The interview this week is with Andrew and Katie from Time Trap Escape Rooms - thankfully Tom was returned to full size and.. well listen and...
Jun 08, 2018•52 min
Episode 18 of the Real Reading Podcast features Pete Hefferen from Shed Cafe discussing toasted cheese sandwiches.. As well as all that Jennie, Hugh and Tom discuss what they've liked this week, Swimming Pools in Fort Explains it all and the latest random question. Don't say we don't spoil you! Let prattle commence! Follow us on Twitter and Like us on Facebook. All music by www.bensound.com For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Vis...
May 17, 2018•49 min
Episode 17 of the Real Reading Podcast features Rhodri Buttrick from Stand and Deliver Comedy Club discussing the monthly events, what it's like being a promoter and a couple of great stories. As well as all that Jennie, Hugh and Tom discuss what they've liked this week, the local elections in Fort Explains it all and the latest random question. Don't say we don't spoil you! Let prattle commence! Follow us on Twitter and Like us on Facebook. All music by www.bensound.com NOTES: Stand & Deliv...
May 11, 2018•47 min
Episode 16 of the Real Reading Podcast features JD and Dave from Reading Ale & Cider Festival talking about weekends brilliant four day event at Christchruch Meadow. As well as beer, we welcome Jacob South-Klein of Bushwatch fame as our 'supply teacher' filling in for Jennie. There's very little Reading FC chat we promise but there is a good sized segment on roadworks. Don't say we don't spoil you! Let prattle commence! Follow us on Twitter and Like us on Facebook. All music by www.bensound....
May 04, 2018•1 hr 3 min
Episode 15 of the Real Reading Podcast features Pete Wheeler talking about the forthcoming Readipop Festival, Goldie Lookin' Chain and Reading Elvis. Join Jennie, Hugh and Tom as they discuss the latest at the After Dark, #footballshirtfriday and a trip down memory lane to Utopia. Let prattle commence! Follow us on Twitter and Like us on Facebook. All music by www.bensound.com NOTES: After Dark planning: www.inyourarea.co.uk/news/live-updates-as-tilehurst-mosque-and-after-dark-flats-plan-discuss...
Apr 27, 2018•1 hr
Episode 14 of the Real Reading Podcast looks back at a brilliant Craft Theory Festival and talks to two of the masterminds behind it. The podcast, which see's the return of Hugh Fort the team discuss the huge issue of potholes and what Reading Borough Council are doing about them and Jennie's been reminiscing about the efforts to remember the past at Thames Lido. Let prattle commence! Follow us on Twitter and Like us on Facebook. All music by www.bensound.com For information regarding your data ...
Apr 20, 2018•55 min
Guja Bandini from Reading Museum is our guest this week talking about the re-opening of the Abbey Gateway, the school room and a very famous student on the Real Reading Podcast with hosts Jennie Slevin and Tom Canning. The pair discuss the excellent April Fool from WhitleyPump and another award for the Nags Head. Let prattle commence! Follow us on Twitter and Like us on Facebook. All music by www.bensound.com For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about y...
Apr 13, 2018•50 min
It's another special this week as we look at the ambitious plans for Reading that never quite materialised - these include the M4 monorail which Hugh Fort, Jennie Slevin and Tom Canning discuss in depth. Normal service will resume on Friday 13th April. Let prattle commence! Follow us on Twitter and Like us on Facebook. All music by www.bensound.com For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Apr 06, 2018•27 min
It's another special this week as Jennie Slevin and Tom Canning discuss the Easter Holidays, the weather and what to do with four days off in Reading. Normal service will resume on Friday 13th April. Let prattle commence! Follow us on Twitter and Like us on Facebook. All music by www.bensound.com For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Mar 30, 2018•20 min
Well er.. this was supposed to be a podcast celebrating a magnificent Reading Half Marathon. Snow joke. Instead join Hugh Fort, Jennie Slevin and Tom Canning on the Real Reading Podcast to talk about the race that wasn't and find out what some of last weeks heroes did instead. Let prattle commence! Follow us on Twitter and Like us on Facebook. All music by www.bensound.com . Stay up to date with all the latest Real Reading Podcast episodes on our website. For information regarding your data priv...
Mar 23, 2018•29 min
A host of guests join Jennie Slevin and Tom Canning for the Real Reading Podcast this week to talk about running the Reading Half Marathon on Sunday, March 18. We find out what's motivated them, their stories and challenges, race tips and what's so special about the race. In roughly this order we speak to: Alan Williamson, Matt Brown, Bayley Tustin, Ben Martin-Dye, Katie Gumbrell, Marek Pruszewicz and Simon Blunden. From serious runners to fun runners and first timers to 10th timers we wanted to...
Mar 16, 2018•1 hr 7 min
Glen Dinning from Blue Collar Street Food is our guest this week talking about why he started the Wednesday food market in Reading and what delicious treats he's got in store for the town this summer on the Real Reading Podcast with hosts Hugh Fort, Jennie Slevin and Tom Canning. The trio discuss the idea of painting the IDR to cheer us all up and Hugh reminisces about the time Danny Baker visited the Hexagon. Let prattle commence! Follow us on Twitter and Like us on Facebook. All music by www.b...
Mar 09, 2018•53 min
Claire Slobodian from the website Explore Reading is our guest this week talking about her inspiration and absolute favourite things about our town on the Real Reading Podcast with hosts Hugh Fort, Jennie Slevin and Tom Canning. The trio discuss the forthcoming double cheese fest, their best snow days and yet more cuts to libraries. Let prattle commence! Follow us on Twitter and Like us on Facebook. All music by www.bensound.com For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privac...
Mar 02, 2018•55 min
Adrian Lawson from Reading Bicycle Kitchen is our guest this week talking about how the project started and what the future holds on the Real Reading Podcast with hosts Hugh Fort, Jennie Slevin and Tom Canning. The trio discuss the suit of armour on Friar Street, doing the ale trail wrong and the problems getting houses built. Let prattle commence! Follow us on Twitter and Like us on Facebook. All music by www.bensound.com For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Lear...
Feb 23, 2018•54 min
Jess Freeland from Reading Museum is our guest this week talking about the re opening of Reading Abbey on the Real Reading Podcast with hosts Hugh Fort, Jennie Slevin and Tom Canning. The trio discuss the bombing of the town in World War 2, Reading Festival and the Council Tax rise. Let prattle commence! Follow us on Twitter and Like us on Facebook. All music by www.bensound.com For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastch...
Feb 16, 2018•39 min
Amanda McDonnell from Launchpad Reading is our guest this week on the Real Reading Podcast with hosts Hugh Fort, Jennie Slevin and Tom Canning. The trio discuss the remarkable work of Phoebe Cusden as the 100th anniversary of the Representation of the People Act nears, the ARK charity could be saved AND the controversy surrounding the East Reading MRT. Let prattle commence! Follow us on Twitter and Like us on Facebook. All music by www.bensound.com For information regarding your data privacy, vi...
Feb 09, 2018•44 min
Dan Hearn from Loddon Brewery is our guest this week and we have a special guest presenter, Jennie Slevin on the Real Reading Podcast with hosts Hugh Fort and Tom Canning. The trio discuss the Ale Trail, the Reading Half Marathon AND the town's swimming pool problem. Let prattle commence! Follow us on Twitter and Like us on Facebook. All music by www.bensound.com For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoi...
Feb 02, 2018•44 min
