Welcome to Rule the Roost Podcast – where Tottenham Hotspur takes centre stage in a symphony of quasi-intellectual musings and self-depreciating humour. Immerse yourself in a world where football fandom meets philosophical exploration, greetings cards discussions, meltdowns, and joyful remembrance of Ledley King... all while basking in the glory of Spurs. Every Monday, our podcast offers a cerebral feast as we welcome a fresh guest each episode, each bringing their unique perspective to the ...
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One-to-one conversations between Sean O'Rourke and well-known individuals. Featured guests are prominent in public service, culture, sport and business and these long-form conversations explore their motivations, achievements and regrets; in short, what made them the people they are.
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UCD Scholarcast - Series 4: Reconceiving the British Isles: The Literature of the Archipelago
PJ Mathews
In his book, On the Shores of Politics, Jacques Ranciere argues that the Western Platonic project of utopian politics has been based upon 'an anti-maritime polemic'. The treacherous boundaries of the political are imagined as island shores, riverbanks, and abysses. Its enemies are the mutinous waves and the drunken sailor. 'In order to save politics', writes Ranciere, 'it must be pulled aground among the shepherds'. And yet, as Ranciere points out, this always entails the paradox that to fou ...
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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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What better way to celebrate our 125th anniversary than with a cup win? Sure, the winning goal may have completely slapped in off Woodgate's face, but they all count. It wasn't all sunny, however, as we also said goodbye to Martin Jol and reflect on his legacy at the club. Revisiting this glorious year and this pretty glorious kit with Jack is frie…
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Bryan Dobson retired last month after 37 years in the RTÉ newsroom. Bryan reflects on his career and shares his view on the future of journalism.By RTÉ
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Remember before Man City became Man City? Well, Jack and Tom Foins do, and they remember little old Tottenham stopping them in their tracks as they marched towards the Champions League. It was an interesting season for Spurs and an even more interesting kit, so, join the two of them on a trip down memory lane as they recall the thrills and spills o…
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Gerry Hussey is a performance psychologist, author and co-founder of Soul Space. He has been at the forefront of building teams and individuals in Olympic and Professional sport and corporate organisations for 20 years. He tells Sean how he prepares top-level sports and business teams for successBy RTÉ
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Buckle up for a summer of nostalgia as we invite all manner of guests to the show to talk about Tottenham of yesteryear - the entry point? Tottenham kits. Jack welcomes Spooky to the show to discuss that 91-93 Umbro x Holsten classic. Which player instantly comes to mind when you see it? Thoughts on the shirt - a stone cold classic? (Perhaps an eas…
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Former prisoner, triathlete, coach and mentor for young offenders, Ger Redmond tells Sean about his childhood, his dreams of becoming a pro footballer, joining a gang, his time in prison and the importance of changing the generational shift.By RTÉ
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90min's Sean Walsh is back on the show as he and Jack look to dissect the squad in detail. Who absolutely has to stay and who should we be moving on from if Ange Postecoglou is going to bring success back to White Hart Lane? Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/ruletheroost. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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Peter Murtagh is an award-winning, journalist and author. He spent almost 40 years in newspapers (working for The Irish Times and the Sunday Tribune in Ireland, and the Sunday Times and The Guardian in the UK) before retiring in 2019. He reflects on some of the big stories he has covered, and how he travelled from Chile to Alaska on his motorbike.…
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Jack welcomes Adam Nathan back to the pod to discuss a strong end to the season away at Sheffield United. Could Kulusevski be a long term option for a number 9 position (albeit false)? They then review the season - player of the season, goal of the season, how they rate Postecoglou, and much, much more. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/…
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And that's it for the season! All in all, a decent enough first season in charge for Ange Postecoglou. A decent enough performance up in Yorkshire means that Spurs will finish the season above Mauricio Pochettino's Chelsea and seal that Europa League spot. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/ruletheroost. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pri…
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Anne Anderson is one of Ireland’s most high-profile diplomats. Former Ambassador to The United Nations in Geneva and New York, The European Union, France, and United States. Anne was the first woman to hold each of these positions. She reflects on her time serving at the highest level of Irish diplomacy.…
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Manchester City have finally broken the curse of the Tottenham Hotspur stadium, triumphing 2-0 in their must win fixture in the title race. It was a weird evening for Spurs fans, as they knew that a result for Tottenham would all but hand the title to Arsenal. It was a no win situation, and it has caused countless arguments over the past couple of …
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Jack and Phil are back to discuss relegating Burnley after Spurs' less than emphatic victory over them on the weekend before moving onto the big one. Tottenham vs Manchester City - a no-win fixture for Ange Postecoglou's men. What are we as fans supposed to do, when a victory for Tottenham could hand the title to Arsenal. Some people say it's about…
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Regius Professor Rose Anne Kenny is the founding Principal Investigator of The Irish Longitudinal Study on Ageing (TILDA). Professor Kenny tells Sean how she got into Medical Gerontology, and reveals some interesting findings from the study, including the need to prioritise social engagement as loneliness has become much more common in Ireland.…
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Liverpool Aftermath with Jack Pitt-Brooke
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Jack welcomes The Athletic's Jack Pitt-Brooke to the show to discuss yet another loss to Liverpool, making that four on the bounce in the Premier League, something Spurs have managed to avoid for over two decades now. Is time up for Ange, or do Spurs need to stick this one out? It would appear as though time has run out for several members of the s…
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Tottenham lose at Anfield once again. Battered by Liverpool, Ange Postecoglou's men did fight back and score two of their own goals courtesy of Richarlison and Son Heung-min, but it was too little too late to salvage anything. That's the first time Spurs have lost four Premier League games on the bounce in over 20 years. How is it looking this bad?…
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Jack welcomes Big Jon Bass back to the show to discuss the latest horror show at Stamford Bridge. What does the future hold for Ange Postecoglou? What does the future hold for many of these players? What do we need in summer? Are we expecting anything whatsoever from Anfield? How obvious is it that Tottenham will beat Manchester City? Support this …
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Jack welcomes the Evening Standard's Dan Kilpatrick to the show to talk Arsenal and preview Chelsea. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/ruletheroost. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Bill Browder is an international campaigner against corruption and human rights abuses in Russia. Bill was an investor in Russia prior to his expulsion from the country in 2005. The death of his lawyer Sergei Magnitsky prompted him to turn his firm Hermitage Capital Management into a campaigning organisation promoting the Magnitsky Act.…
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In 2012 Jack Kavanagh suffered a life changing spinal cord injury leaving him with 15% muscle function. Now, Jack delivers speeches on wellbeing, resilience and diversity at schools and corporate events. Jack tells Sean about the impact his accident had on his family and how he wants to progress equity and inclusion for people with disabilities.…
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Aileen Hickie, former barrister and journalist shares memories and stories with Sean about her time in Drishane Convent, Millstreet, her various career paths, how she met her husband broadcaster Matt Cooper, marathon running and her current role as CEO of Parentline.By RTÉ
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Jack and Phil pick over the bones of the weekend's footballing action, starting with Aston Villa strengthening their grip on fourth place...and despite what this means for Tottenham's Champions League hopes, it takes Arsenal further away from winning the league, and, so, the lads can't help but celebrate. Speaking of celebrations, Tottenham's Women…
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Spurs are battered at St James Park once again. It's a performance that nobody can leave without a question mark over them, especially Ange Postecoglou, whose magic seems to have all but worn off. Very troubling performance for a team supposedly chasing Champions League football. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/ruletheroost. Hosted on …
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Rob Kearney is one of Ireland’s most decorated rugby players. He retired from professional rugby in 2021 with 95 caps as well as 3 British and Irish Lions test caps under his belt. He reflects on the highs and lows of his rugby career, the various coaches he’s worked with, how the game has changed over the years, retirement, and family life.…
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RTR EXTRA: Tottenham 3-1 Nottingham Forest
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Tottenham are victorious as the pursuit for Champions League football intensifies - well, in the second half at least. Yes, Ange Postecoglou's Spurs have beaten Nottingham Forest to move back into the top four in the Premier League, leapfrogging Aston Villa. We may have ended the game well, but that doesn't tell the full story. What is going on wit…
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Following his appointment as new president of the GAA Jarlath Burns tells Sean what he hopes to achieve during his three-year term. He also reflects on his life growing up in South Armagh during the troubles, his role as principal of one of the largest secondary schools in the country and his long career in Gaelic games.…
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Spurs leave the London Stadium with a point after a tense match with rivals West Ham. Ange Postecoglou's men couldn't capitalise on their early lead, and struggled to grasp any real control in the match that potentially dents their Champions League ambitions even further. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/ruletheroost. Hosted on Acast. S…
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Spurs bounce back after the international break by taking all three points at home to Luton town. Goals courtesy of OG and Sonny, see Ange Postecoglou's men jump into the top four, even if only temporarily. It was a hard fought game, and one that Luton might feel a bit hard done by on. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/ruletheroost. Host…
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