Best Story Roost Podcasts (2024)

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

16h 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

4d 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

7d 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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#308 - Is it Worth it to Hunt Buck Beds??? MSU Deer Lab’s Buck Bedding Study w/Luke Resop 1:16:47

7d ago1:16:47

1:16:47

Over the years, THP has discussed buck bedding as a big part of their hunting strategy. Recently the folks at the Mississippi State University Deer Lab did a study that tracked buck bedding behaviors. In this episode, Zach talks with Luke Resop about the study, what was learned, and how we can use it to our advantage when making a plan to hunt matu…

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RTR EXTRA: Bayern 2-1 Tottenham 47:08

10d 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

11d 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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#307 - Factors to Consider When Going In For a Morning Hunt 1:03:41

13d ago1:03:41

1:03:41

In this episode, Zach, Ted, Colby, and Brett talk about their approach to going in for a morning hunt. Every situation is different, but making a plan based off a variety of factors is important. The guys talk about a lot of different situations and how they approach them with hopes of helping you make a solid game plan for your morning hunts this …

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

13d 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

18d 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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#306 - The Evolution THP’s Scent Control Regiment 35:40

21d ago35:40

35:40

In this episode, Zach, Jake, Hayden, and Crystal talk about their approach to “scent control” and how their focus has changed since they first started hunting. There are a lot of things that may surprise you in this episode about how the group views different scent control techniques. They give examples of how their scent control has evolved over t…

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

21d ago13:39

13:39

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

22d ago13:30

13:30

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

25d ago10:31

10:31

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

26d 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

27d 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

29d 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

30d 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

1M 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

1M 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

1M 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

1M 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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#305 - Cell Cameras BANNED on PUBLIC LAND? 1:26:27

1M ago1:26:27

1:26:27

In this episode, Zach, Aaron, Ted, and Nick talk about trail camera bans on public land. Technology has undoubtedly changed how people hunt and trail cameras are no exception. The guys talk about the pros and cons of trail camera use on public land, their opinions on cameras and how they can help hunters, and discuss technological advancements in h…

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

1M 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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#304 - Hunting Aggressively on Small Properties 53:33

1M ago53:33

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In this episode, Zach and Jake talk about hunting aggressively on small properties. Over the years they have hunted public areas with a very aggressive approach but that has taught them a lot about how they would go about applying those same tactics to hunting on small private properties. The big difference is how and when they would go about setti…

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

1M ago12:08

12:08

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

1M ago14:05

14:05

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

2M ago12:41

12:41

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

2M 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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#303 - The Difference Between Being AGGRESSIVE Vs. Being RECKLESS When Hunting w/The Tethrd Crew 1:17:44

2M ago1:17:44

1:17:44

In this episode, Zach talks with Rob, Josh, and Jared from the Tethrd Crew about hunting whitetails. A lot of times hunters talk about hunting "aggressively" which sometimes can be interpreted as hunting carelessly or recklessly. But in this discussion there are many examples of how dialed aggressive hunts are in order to pull them off. Topics Incl…

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The Bikeriders, Explained: the Real Life Story, the Ending, Those 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 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

2M 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

2M 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

2M ago20:35

20:35

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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A Stitch In Time - 2007 - 2008 1:14:24

2M ago1:14:24

1:14:24

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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Mean Girls: How Regina Was Right About Everything (Unfortunately...) 11:05

2M ago11:05

11:05

Mean Girls’ Regina George is one of pop culture’s most iconic high school villains. Perhaps the worst thing about Regina is that what’s horrible about her is actually what’s… true. Regina was a menace because she understood some pretty dark fundamental truths about the world, and the fact that she was right about them underlines some major problems…

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#302 - 5 Years of Shooting HEAVY ARROWS! - What Have We Learned??? w/Ranch Fairy 1:32:45

2M ago1:32:45

1:32:45

Zach, Aaron, Nick, and Ranch Fairy talk about the things that they have learned in the last 5 years when hunting with heavier arrows and cut on contact broad heads. They discuss some of the things that have changed about their opinions on different arrow setups and how they plan unbiased tests for every theory that they come up with when comparing …

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Why Millennials Seem To Be Aging So Slowly | Explained 11:12

2M ago11:12

11:12

Millennials (aka people born between 1981 and 1996) seem to be aging at a slower rate than previous generations… but no one agrees on why. Some say it’s because they’re just immature, dodging responsibilities and spending too much time on nostalgia. Others blame the rise of cosmetic procedures and the increased focus on looks in our social media fo…

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The Yoko Ono Trope, Explained: Why She's Hated | From Yoko to The Idea of You & More 11:29

2M ago11:29

11:29

The myth of Yoko Ono destroying The Beatles has persisted for decades. Anytime something goes wrong with a group of male musicians, there always seems to be a woman that catches the blame. In the years since Yoko was accused of ruining the biggest band of all time, many other women – in real life and on screen – have gotten caught up in the same tr…

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A Stitch In Time - 2009 - 2010 1:20:37

2M ago1:20:37

1:20:37

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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Euphoria: How Maddy Was Right About Everything 13:15

2M ago13:15

13:15

Euphoria’s Maddy Perez is the ultra confident queen bee of Euphoria High, and for two seasons the universe seemingly continually tries to destroy her sense of self. But Maddy has no problem fighting back against anyone or anything that tries to shake her confidence. Her story is a rollercoaster of ups and downs, and we can learn a surprising amount…

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Hit Man & The Forced Flop Problem: Why Streamers Sabotage Their Own Films | Explained 12:18

2M ago12:18

12:18

Go to http://factormeals.com/thetake50 and use code thetake50 to get 50% off your first box plus 20% off your next month! Hit Man seemed to have all of the makings of a hit summer movie: a rising star leading man, a magnetic lead actress, a beloved director, a successful festival run, and great reviews. Then it got bought by Netflix and… completely…

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