Best Story Roost Podcasts (2024)

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The Perfect Couple Isn't What Anyone Expected (For Better & Worse...) | Analysis 9:32

38m ago9:32

9:32

The Perfect Couple was hyped as the next big murder mystery miniseries, and while it has pulled in viewers, it ended up being quite different from what many had expected. Starring Nicole Kidman, who has dominated the prestige drama mini- and limited series game for a while now; Meghann Fahy, who shot to stardom thanks to her turn on The White Lotus…

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Build The Team Around Kulusevski 1:05:54

8h ago1:05:54

1:05:54

Mark Nesbit is back, here to help Jack process the North London Derby. Were we good? Were Arsenal just better? That's another loss them, why does it keep happening? We talk about Romero, Kulusevski, how much time Ange has left and many other things. Mark chose the music for this week's pod btw. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/rulethero…

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How Dramedies Broke The Emmy Awards, Explained 10:24

8h ago10:24

10:24

Category fraud has become a big topic of conversation around award shows nowadays (aka, "Wait, how is The Bear a comedy?!") Awards season is a great time to look back at all of our favorite films, shows, and performances of the last year – but every time the Emmy Awards in particular roll around and nominations are announced, there’s so much confus…

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RTR EXTRA: Tottenham 0-1 Arsenal 48:35

20m ago48:35

48:35

We lost to Arsenal again. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/ruletheroost. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Beetlejuice Beetlejuice Review: The Deepest Weird Girl Struggle | Movie Analysis & Ending Explained 10:37

2d ago10:37

10:37

Go to http://factormeals.com/thetake50 and use code thetake50 to get 50% off your first box plus 20% off your next month. Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, starring Jenna Ortega, Winona Ryder, and Michael Keaton and directed by Tim Burton, has become a huge box office smash (already pulling in more in its first weekend than the original film did in its enti…

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What Movies, TV & Society Get Wrong About Introverts | Explained 14:18

9d ago14:18

14:18

Go to http://rocketmoney.com/thetake to cancel your unwanted subscriptions with Rocket Money. Introverts are often overlooked in a world that favors the extroverted. They’re taught it’s on them to counteract this, by speaking up and putting themselves out there. But introverts are much more complex than their stereotypes would suggest – the fact th…

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RTR EXTRA: Newcastle 2-1 Tottenham 47:48

18d ago47:48

47:48

Spurs lose at St. James' Park once again. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/ruletheroost. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Underconsumption Core: Sustainable Solution, Cosplaying Poverty, or Just… Normal?? | Explained 10:45

16d ago10:45

10:45

Go to http://zocdoc.com/thetake to find and book a top-rated doctor today! Underconsumption core has been dominating TikTok feeds and wider conversations. But is it really a useful trend that signifies that we’re (finally) shifting away from hyper-consumerism as a society, or just another attempt by the well off to aestheticize poverty and avoid de…

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RTR EXTRA: Tottenham 4-0 Everton 49:04

20d ago49:04

49:04

Jack reacts to Tottenham's dominant 4-0 win over Everton in their first home game of the season. Son Heung-min led the way with a brilliant brace, while Yves Bissouma lit up the stadium with a stunning long-range strike. Cuti Romero added to the tally with a commanding header, capping off a perfect day for Spurs. Jack also highlights encouraging pe…

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The One Thing That Could Fix Emily In Paris | Sex and the City vs Emily in Paris, Explained 12:23

26d ago12:23

12:23

Go to https://casino.draftkings.com and sign up with code THETAKE - new players can get $100 in casino credits with just a $1 wager. Emily in Paris was brought to life by the same creative mind that brought us Sex and the City – and while the shows share a few general similarities, one of the biggest is that their central characters are… kind of an…

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RTR EXTRA: Leicester City 1-1 Tottenham 52:01

26d ago52:01

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Jack delves into Tottenham's 1-1 draw away at Leicester City in the season opener. Pedro Porro’s first-half header put Spurs ahead, but Jamie Vardy's second-half equaliser left us frustrated, with little in the way of meaningful chances after that. He also talks about the concerning head injury to Rodrigo Bentancur, who thankfully seems to be okay …

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Are Spurs Ready For The Season To Start? 1:04:15

1M ago1:04:15

1:04:15

Jack welcomes Mark 'The Viking' Nesbit back to the Rule the Roost podcast to delve into Tottenham's pre-season developments. How have Spurs navigated the transfer market? Mark addresses the concerns of the more vocally negative fans. Is Dominic Solanke a wise addition, considering his hefty price tag? The prolonged transfer saga has left many wonde…

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Industry - Harper, Explained: Selling Your Soul To Win (When You're An Outsider) 14:42

1M ago14:42

14:42

Go to http://rocketmoney.com/thetake to cancel your unwanted subscriptions with Rocket Money! Industry is full of irreverent, power-hungry characters attempting to claw their way to the top of a London investment bank – and none is more engaging or divisive than Harper Stern. But her struggles – both internally and at work – stem from real, deeper …

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Second Chance at Stardom: Actors' Biggest Comebacks Explained 🌟🏆 11:08

1M ago11:08

11:08

Go to http://factormeals.com/thetake50 and use code thetake50 to get 50% off your first box plus 20% off your next month. Everyone loves a good comeback! From Josh Hartnett's to Jennifer Coolidge to Brendan Frasier to Winona Ryder and beyond, we love to watch beloved actors get a second chance in the spotlight. For stars, one of the biggest worries…

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RTR EXTRA: Bayern 2-1 Tottenham 47:08

1M ago47:08

47:08

In Tottenham's first real test of pre-season, Ange Postecoglou's men didn't look great. Despite a rocket from Pedro Porro and a bright second half from Lucas Bergvall, Spurs looked uninspiring at best. Defensively suspect, and lacking any real invention or focal point upfront. It may only be a friendly, but it's still somewhat concerning. Let's hop…

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Why Millennial Middle Age Already Feels More Youthful | Explained 11:50

2M ago11:50

11:50

Go to https://casino.draftkings.com and sign up with code THETAKE - new players can get $100 in casino credits with just a $1 wager. Millennials are finally starting to hit middle age (hard to believe, but it's true!) but are taking things in a new direction that *doesn't* mean giving up their youth. From Brat Summer to changing social trends, let'…

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Gossip Girl: Blair Waldorf Was Right (More Than She Gets Credit For) 14:53

1M ago14:53

14:53

Go to http://zocdoc.com/thetake to find and book a top-rated doctor today. Gossip Girl’s Blair Waldorf is an iconic queen of mean and the Upper East Side. In her quest for power and control, she definitely made a lot of mistakes, but she actually got a lot more right than she gets credit for – both in her understanding of how her world really works…

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Spurs are in a CUP FINAL! - Tottenham vs Vissel Kobe 43:24

2M ago43:24

43:24

Spurs are back and already they're in a cup final! Tottenham take on J-Leaguers Vissel Kobe in a preseason friendly. But before the game, there's a few things to discuss - Hojbjerg gone, was he unfairly treated? Ben Davies, 10 years - is he unfairly treated? Spurs linked with Chiesa, Neto and various other names - what do we need? Also, Mikey Moore…

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Commitment Phobia, Explained: Why So Many Movie & TV Characters Run from Love 💔🏃 13:39

2M ago13:39

13:39

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Annoying Main Characters: Loveable, Relatable &... A Little Hateable 🤨❤️ | Trope Explained 13:30

2M ago13:30

13:30

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The Struggle of Being the New Friend, Explained | Friends, HIMYM, & Beyond 10:31

2M ago10:31

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Friends' Phoebe Buffay and How I Met Your Mother's Robin Scherbatsky both encounter a particularly difficult quirk of friendship dynamics: being the New Friend in the group. Being the newest friend working your way into an already existing friend group can be difficult, and leave you feeling like no matter how well you’ve integrated into the group,…

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Thursday 'Spursday' Bulletin - 18-07-2024 45:23

2M ago45:23

45:23

A peek behind the Patreon curtain - patreon.com/rtrpod Breaking Hearts Silky Spurs Exciting youth Spence ReDjemption? Ange-land til we die? Defoe Leaves (again) Dele free to play Staveley in? Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/ruletheroost. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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What Curly Hair Represents In Movies & TV (& How It's Changing) | Trope Explained 10:12

2M ago10:12

10:12

Curly hair, like hair colors, is often used to represent something specific about a character on screen. Sometimes curly hair is a positive signifier – like of an untamable strength within a character – but for a long time curly hair was used as an indication that something about a character needed to be changed and, well, straightened out. In rece…

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Clueless: How Cher Was Totally Right About (Almost) Everything 10:52

2M ago10:52

10:52

Clueless' Cher Horowitz at first might seem like just another character stuck in the 'dumb blonde' trope, but when we look closer, we realize that she was actually right about a lot of things! She definitely doesn't get everything right, but she is quite astute - and, importantly, willing to fight for what she wants (*and* admit when she's wrong.) …

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Legally Blonde: Elle Woods' Guide to Self Confidence 💅💁‍♀️ 12:29

2M ago12:29

12:29

Go to http://rocketmoney.com/thetake to cancel your unwanted subscriptions with Rocket Money! Legally Blonde’s Elle Woods is an iconic beacon of optimism and thinking pink, and one of her defining characteristics is her confidence. It can often be hard to find confidence within ourselves when it seems like the whole world is trying to put us down, …

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Euphoria: What's Really Wrong With Nate Jacobs | Explained 13:24

2M ago13:24

13:24

Euphoria’s Nate Jacobs at first seems like he has it all, so you’d think he’d be a pretty happy guy. But a happy guy Nate Jacobs most certainly is not. He’s a dangerous and spiteful presence, his anger and intensity fusing to form something much darker than your run of the mill teen meanness. So why is Nate so miserable – and so prone to taking his…

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EURO 2024: England Reach The Final! Should Harry Kane Start? 46:47

2M ago46:47

46:47

England are in the final of the Euros once again, and this time it's on German soil - the first time the men's team have reached a major final abroad. One of the major talking points after Ollie Watkins late winner against the Netherlands is whether or not Harry Kane, who is in the running for the golden boot still, should even start the game. Supp…

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A Quiet Place Day One Explained & Review: Symbolism, Ending, & Meaning 11:24

2M ago11:24

11:24

Download Opera for free using https://opr.as/Opera-browser-thetake Thanks Opera for sponsoring this video! A Quiet Place: Day One, a prequel to the original films, takes the quiet action out of the small town of the first two films and into one of the noisiest cities in the country. While Lupita Nyong’o and Joseph Quinn have been universally praise…

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The Bikeriders Explained & Review: the Real Story, Love Triangle, Ending & Symbolism, Accents & More 11:52

2M ago11:52

11:52

Go to http://zocdoc.com/THETAKE to download the Zocdoc app for free and book a top-rated doctor today! The Bikeriders, the new film starring Austin Butler, Jodie Comer, and Tom Hardy as members of a growing and splintering motorcycle club initially had a lot of buzz, but since its release, it's been getting some pretty mixed reviews because to some…

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Gilmore Girls Lane Kim: The Rebel That Was Forced To Settle | Explained 12:43

2M ago12:43

12:43

Go to http://factormeals.com/thetake50 and use code thetake50 to get 50% off your first box plus 20% off your next month. Gilmore Girls' resident rocker rebel Lane Kim ended up with one of the most disappointing outcomes in the series. While she began the show with a buzzing love for music and lust for personal freedom, as the show went on and her …

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How I Met Your Mother: Everything Ted Got Wrong About Love 12:08

3M ago12:08

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At this point, it’s no secret that How I Met Your Mother’s Ted Mosby has a pretty delusional outlook on life – he’s the definition of a toxic Nice Guy and also not a great friend. But what is it, specifically, about his way of looking at the world (and the people in it) that was so wrong? And what can we learn from it, even if he didn’t? Let’s take…

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Movie & TV Vacations, Explained: 1% Luxury to Relatable Trips | Family Vacays, Solo Travel, & More 14:05

3M ago14:05

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Vacations, from the super expensive & extravagant to totally relatable, feature in so many of our favorite movies & shows. Sometimes it’s a lot of fun just to watch some of our favorite, everyday characters go on some amazing – or hilariously not so amazing – vacations around the world. Just like our TikTok and Instagram feeds getting flooded with …

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Sex and the City: Samantha & Charlotte's Surprising Similarities (Are So Important) | Explained 12:41

3M ago12:41

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Sex and the City’s Samantha Jones and Charlotte York were set up to be complete opposites: Samantha the free-loving, up for anything hottie and Charlotte the romantic, repressed Park Ave princess. But when we take a deeper look at their stories, we actually start to see that surprisingly… they’re a lot alike. While they don’t always see eye to eye …

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Thursday 'Spursday' Bulletin - 27-06-2024 32:47

3M ago32:47

32:47

Another free-to-listen preview of some of the stuff you can find on Patreon - patreon.com/rtrpod Engerlund Eze in? Isak and Richarlison swap? Tottenham's striker search New coaching appointments Sonny and Bentancur Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/ruletheroost. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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The Bikeriders, Explained: the Real Life Story, the Ending, Those Accents & More 11:52

3M ago11:52

11:52

Go to http://zocdoc.com/THETAKE to download the Zocdoc app for free and book a top-rated doctor today! The Bikeriders, the new film starring Austin Butler, Jodie Comer, and Tom Hardy as members of a growing and splintering motorcycle club initially had a lot of buzz, but since it’s release has been getting some pretty mixed reviews because to some …

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A Stitch In Time - 1997 -1999 1:18:10

3M ago1:18:10

1:18:10

Ahhh we enter the Pony era - in more ways than one!! (seriously, what were they thinking?) Joining Jack into the dark days of the 1990's is none other than broadcaster, producer and all round top bloke, Ben Haines. Who does this kit remind you of? What fond and not so fond images does it conjure up? Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/rule…

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Modern Family: How Gloria Was Right About Everything 11:17

3M ago11:17

11:17

Modern Family’s Gloria Pritchett was initially discounted by pretty much everyone else on the show. They were so blinded by her more obvious qualities and the fact that they assumed she was a gold digger, that they couldn’t even see the amazing person inside that beautiful package. But it quickly became clear that she was the one with the best outl…

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House of the Dragon, Rhaenyra vs Alicent: Their Deeper Battle & Their Destined Doom | Explained 20:35

3M ago20:35

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House of the Dragon's Rhaenyra and Alicent’s opposite personalities are the sun-and-moon gravitational pull that makes their relationship the heart of the show’s central conflict. Starting as each other’s closest companions, Rhaenyra and Alicent must contend with their own position in a patriarchal society that view women as merely vessels for male…

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