Rule The Roost - A Tottenham Hotspur Podcast
452 episodes - English - Latest episode: 2 days ago - ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsWelcome 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 table. As we delve into the depths of Spurs' legacy, triumphs, and challenges.
And that's just half the story – on the full time whistle, after every match, stay tuned for our post-match reactive pods, where host Jack takes you on an introspective solo journey. Unfiltered and unscripted, his stream of consciousness captures the rollercoaster of emotions that every Spurs fan will know only too well.
If you're someone seeking a (wannabe) intellectual take on Spurs, peppered with a lot of emotion, Rule the Roost Podcast promises an enriching blend of thoughtful analysis and light-hearted humour that's bound to leave you craving more.
Up the Spurs!
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Episodes
Ugg Boot-Bloor
November 25, 2015 19:18 - 1 hour - 191 MBWest Ham is discussed, Chelsea previewed with Conor Kelly of The Final Third and listener Qs dealt with. Content, content, content. Same on RTR, init. COYS. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/ruletheroost. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Baggy Trousers
November 17, 2015 23:31 - 1 hour - 83.8 MBWAGWAN?! Still reeling from the marathon that was episode 100, the lads are back to discuss Arsenal, West Ham and school memories...for some strange reason. No guest this week, despite Trunk's best efforts to get Danny Dyer on the show. Anyhow, strap in and prepare yourselves for a rootin' tootin' good time. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/ruletheroost. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#RTR100
November 11, 2015 02:02 - 1 hour - 202 MBRule The Roost is 100 episodes old, so join us for a celebration. Warning: there's no football. Genuinely no football. Not even tenuously. Thanks to Flav, Roberto Kusabbi, Rob Brown, Taylor and Besty, Sam Diss, Si and Bally, Charlie Parrish, Alex Stewart, Gareth from Wise Men Say, Jack from SpursStatMan, Spooky, Conor Kelly and Musa Okwonga for the intro. Normal service resumed next week. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/ruletheroost. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for m...
Cat Sized Rhino
November 03, 2015 13:59 - 1 hour - 151 MBBains and SSB go alone this week with Hussey tied up, so Villa is dissected by the pros. Arsenal away is previewed with comedian, podcaster, writer and Gunnerblog creator James McNicholas, and the second half has the odd listener question, the titan's tinder diaries and a bit of an odd breakdown. Same old. COYS. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/ruletheroost. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Titan Of Tinder
October 29, 2015 00:34 - 1 hour - 148 MBRTR is back to a full compliment to discuss Anderlecht and Bournemouth away. Sam Tighe is on to discuss the Villa game and Sherwood, while the last part is somewhat Seb-centric. COYS. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/ruletheroost. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dr. Sherwood and Mr. Bankrupt
October 20, 2015 22:38 - 1 hour - 101 MBDespite deciding upon the pod title being shite whilst recording, we went with it anyway. We talk to Michael Dunne from AFC Bournemouth's All Departments podcast about life in the Premier League and fat footballers. Raj is at a Rugby League match or something else northern so you're left with the egotistical elephant bloke and the Prince of Bath. Donations gladly accepted. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/ruletheroost. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Yorkshire Ripper
October 13, 2015 19:58 - 1 hour - 171 MBIt's an old school show with just Hussey and Bains at the mic, with RTR covering all the old topics we used to back in the glory days. James Dutton is back on to talk Liverpool too. #COYS Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/ruletheroost. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Arse Hair
October 06, 2015 19:59 - 1 hour - 131 MBWe talk about all sorts and some mentions of football too. We're back to a threesome. Happy Days. COYS. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/ruletheroost. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Hallelujah
September 29, 2015 15:45 - 1 hour - 111 MBSadly just Bains and Stafford-Bloor again, but plenty to sift through. Arsenal in the cup, City at our place, Monaco away and a trip to Swansea all covered, as well as some listener questions. COYS. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/ruletheroost. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Afternoon Delight
September 22, 2015 16:31 - 1 hour - 146 MBIt's another Bains and Stafford-Bloor duet this week, live and uninterrupted. With two games each to review and preview, we didn't ask a guest on, with plenty to cover ourselves. Lots of serious football chat for once, which was a bit strange. Might be getting mature now as we head toward our 100th episode....COYS. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/ruletheroost. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Secret Of Monkey Island
September 15, 2015 21:46 - 1 hour - 155 MBBains and Stafford-Bloor are a man light this week, but manage to discuss all sorts of important and unimportant things between them regardless. There's a Palace fan on too, with Matt from Holmesdale Radio previewing the game, and listener questions aplenty. COYS. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/ruletheroost. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Geriatric Redux
September 09, 2015 21:38 - 1 hour - 103 MBWe didn't have anyone on from Sunderland. We didn't have anyone on from Huddersfield either. By we, we mean Jack and Seb, who spend most of the episode just rambling aimlessly about stuff. Try and enjoy... Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/ruletheroost. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Bains Out, Bains In
September 01, 2015 06:29 - 1 hour - 100 MBInternational break. Transfer deadline day. Raj is moving house. He doesn't start the pod, but jumps in halfway. High drama all round. We answer loads of your questions as well, for once.Listen. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/ruletheroost. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Holding Hands
August 25, 2015 23:00 - 1 hour - 163 MBThere's all sorts of talk this week, with Lamela, Dier, Berahino, Clinton and the rest all covered. The lads from NSNO are back, so there's mini-takeover from Si and Bally as always, too. COYS. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/ruletheroost. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Geriatric Takeover
August 18, 2015 21:00 - 1 hour - 138 MBWith Raj at a Huddersfield Town match, he's left the old gits in charge. We basically talk about everything. COYS. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/ruletheroost. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
tehCartman
August 11, 2015 22:00 - 1 hour - 157 MBHaving already covered Man Utd in depth, the lads turn their attention to Stoke at home, speaking to TeamTalk blogger Mark Holmes about the club, their growth and the way they've changed over recent years. He's ace. We liked him. There's a short Bake Off quiz for Seb, and plenty of jokes about his advancing years. Listener questions too. COYS. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/ruletheroost. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Extra Slice
August 08, 2015 15:30 - 30 minutes - 55.4 MBExperimenting with a quick post-match podcast after the opening day defeat away to Manchester United, we got together and gathered our thoughts about what we'd seen in the immediate aftermath. COYS. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/ruletheroost. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Lost Tapes
August 04, 2015 11:00 - 1 hour - 133 MBWe're a bit all over the place this week, so apologies in advance. Jack has been sidelined by illness, so we're a man light, and our interview with the delightful Musa Okwonga was cruelly stolen away by an odd moment of technological mystery, and we didn't realise until it was too late. Raj and Seb did their best though, discussing pre-season, the squad depth and the new stadium at some length, whilst fielding some listener questions. COYS. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/rulethe...
Space Jam
July 28, 2015 23:00 - 1 hour - 151 MBWe're back, with a few minor changes and advancements to run you through. We discuss the summer off, the transfer activity and field a good few listener questions. We talked loads about some stuff, we neglected others - same old. It's good to be back though. COYS. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/ruletheroost. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Artificial Death In The West
June 04, 2015 16:00 - 1 hour - 33.7 MBBetter late than never, Hussey, Bains and Stafford-Bloor team up one last time with 2014/15 in mind and bring the season to a close. Are they happy with how it went? Who should die a Game Of Thrones style death? and are post-season commercial tours really all that bad? They discuss all that and more before bowing out with a whimper...COYS. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/ruletheroost. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dodgy Ankles and Cheeky Nando's
May 19, 2015 16:00 - 1 hour - 46.7 MBWith the season almost at a close, we forego a lot of the football chat to discuss anything but, it would seem. Hot picks include; Trunk's dodgy ankle, Seb's Cheeky Nando's, Ryan Mason's pass and Mad Max's craziness. Everyone's favourites, Simon and Bally are welcomed back to talk about Everton and Spurs basically being the same club and their love for Steven Gerrard. (Note: Sarcasm isn't always best conveyed in straight text). It's a bumper edition, so strap yourselves in and enjoy the ride,...
Curb Your Enthusiasm
May 11, 2015 16:00 - 1 hour - 27.7 MBHussey, Bains and Stafford-Bloor discuss the Stoke defeat, the Hull game (sort of) and field a shed load of listener questions, ranging from the sublime to the ridiculous. Same as always, really. We'll never change. #COYS Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/ruletheroost. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
United Kane Independence Party
May 06, 2015 16:00 - 47 minutes - 21.8 MBBains and Stafford-Bloor are a man and a guest down, but the show must go on. The double act to end all double acts discuss the Manchester City loss, Eriksen's form, Vertonghen and Rose, Stoke away, and the Super League Dream Team update. This is quite short and to the point for us...try not to get used to it though. COYS. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/ruletheroost. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Romanian Girlfriend
April 28, 2015 16:00 - 1 hour - 43.3 MBHussey, Bains and Stafford-Bloor see out one of the last pods of the season, discussing the draw away to Southampton, and whether or not that was a good result. There's discussion about Ben Davies, Hugo Lloris, and the lads from Typical City come back on to discuss the next game against Man City at home. There's listener questions and the Super League Dream Team update returns #COYS Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/ruletheroost. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more in...
Orange County
April 20, 2015 16:00 - 1 hour - 34.4 MBHussey, Bains and Stafford-Bloor discuss the Newcastle win, the boycott, Paulinho, Lennon vs Lamela and the rest. Football and general writer of much repute Alex Stewart joined us to talk all things Southampton, so we got a new perspective on Pochettino, Mitchell, their season without them, and the perspective of Spurs from the outside looking in. COYS. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/ruletheroost. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Everybody Hurts
April 13, 2015 16:00 - 1 hour - 40.8 MBThe three amigos return, somewhat sombre, to relive the Aston Villa nightmare, answer listener questions, and preview the Newcastle game with Taylor Payne from the True Faith podcast, as usual. There's also chat regarding Game Of Thrones, musical interludes, and Paddy Power on social media. COYS. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/ruletheroost. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Jinx
April 08, 2015 16:00 - 1 hour - 36.7 MBBurnley away is laughed at, Aston Villa is previewed with Bleacher Report lead football writer, Aston Villa fan and friend of the show Sam Tighe, and we get an update on just how quickly Tim Sherwood has managed to alienate a second fanbase in as many jobs in management. There's the usual other chatter, n'all. COYS. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/ruletheroost. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Warm Pitta Bread
April 01, 2015 16:00 - 1 hour - 37.2 MBWe're England until we're dead…or something. Spurs Four Lions are discussed. As are the pitfalls of hot sauce, pitching to 'the Dragons', Burnley is sort of talked about, and we end the whole thing with fantasy Rugby League. COYS… Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/ruletheroost. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#Chairgate
March 24, 2015 16:00 - 1 hour - 41 MBWarning: at some point during this podcast, Jack will break his chair so loudly we have no other choice but to laugh at him for ten minutes - you've been warned. No, he didn't really hurt himself. Also, there's talk of the Leicester game, Mason for England, listener questions and other stuff. Same as always. COYS. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/ruletheroost. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Pack Of Wolves
March 16, 2015 16:00 - 1 hour - 40.5 MBNot gonna lie, we did our best to avoid much football chat this week. Instead, enjoy Bains, Hussey and Stafford-Bloor delivering another Super League Dream Team update, analysis of House Of Cards, chat of The War, Daniel Powter and fighting off packs of wolves single handedly with nothing but a walking stick to defend yourself. COYS. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/ruletheroost. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Art Attack
March 10, 2015 16:00 - 1 hour - 45.8 MBThe three amigos are back together once against after a twosome last week, and they crack on talking about Swansea and QPR, as well as some of the players in more detail and taking in some listener questions. Musa Okwonga joins us to talk Manchester United, and there's loads of other largely irrelevant stuff in there too, as always. COYS. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/ruletheroost. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Rubber Dinghy Rapids Bro
March 02, 2015 17:00 - 1 hour - 33.2 MBBains and Stafford-Bloor dissect the League Cup final and come out of the experience beating their chest with pride. There's a preview of sorts looking forward to the Swansea and QPR games, as well as some answers to listener questions. All the other inane chatter is in there too, of course. COYS. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/ruletheroost. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Glass Yourself
February 23, 2015 17:00 - 1 hour - 28.9 MBBains, Hussey and Stafford-Bloor discuss the West Ham comeback, get good old Blair Dunlop back on to discuss the second leg against Fiorentina and do a little build up to the League Cup final against Chelsea this weekend. This week maybe a little more than others - COYS. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/ruletheroost. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Penny Floater
February 16, 2015 17:00 - 1 hour - 42.7 MBEpisode 69 lads, wheeeyyyyyyyy. Enough of that. Liverpool is discussed, Fiorentina is previewed with Blair Dunlop and Sam Diss is back on to talk about West Ham, with added hashtag bantz. There's also mentions of pink footballs and eight panelled rugby balls, obviously. COYS. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/ruletheroost. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Lilywhite Supremacy
February 09, 2015 17:00 - 1 hour - 47 MBBains, Stafford-Bloor and Hussey discuss North London Derby glory, Harry Kane, Bentaleb, Mason, Lamela and the rest. James Dutton is a Liverpool fan and Anfield Wrap contributor who came on to speak to us about the upcoming game, Rodgers, and the sharp decline of Gerrard. COYS. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/ruletheroost. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
One Aaron Lennon
February 03, 2015 17:00 - 1 hour - 40.8 MBBains, Hussey and Stafford-Bloor discuss the outgoing Aaron Lennon, the late win against Sheffield United, the convincing win against West Bromwich Albion and the upcoming derby. There's a chat with a couple of Arsenal fans too, unfortunately. Dele Alli is discussed, Assou-Ekotto is forgotten, Kaboul, Capoue and Adebayor are all evaluated. It was reasonably well focussed for us this one, actually. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/ruletheroost. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priv...
Done A Cumberbatch
January 27, 2015 17:00 - 1 hour - 45.2 MBSirs Hussey, Bains and Stafford-Bloor discuss the various cup games of the recent past and future, as well as the upcoming league fixture against West Brom, their new manager, and a somewhat inevitable loss. Nathan Carr is on to discuss that game, and the second half is what it usually is: a mess. COYS. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/ruletheroost. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Wembley Is Dead
January 20, 2015 17:00 - 1 hour - 52.8 MBWe're officially a threesome, but have unofficially been that way for a while. Hussey, Bains and Stafford-Bloor talk Sunderland, Sheffield United and Leicester, as well as Sean Bean again, television and memories of Naughton. Joe Brewin from FourFourTwo came on to talk Leicester, what we can expect from them this weekend, and what they think of us. The podcast descended, as it usually does, in to a form of collective group therapy at the end. COYS. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com...
Lady Chatterley's Lover
January 13, 2015 17:00 - 1 hour - 30.4 MBNo guest again this week, far too many other matches to talk about. Raj and Seb start off alone for a bit talking serious football before Jack jumps in out of nowhere as derails the whole thing. We talked Palace away, Burnley replay, Sunderland at home and lots of mentions of Sean Bean too, without ever discussing the Sheffield United semi-final approaching. COYS. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/ruletheroost. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Hello Seb's Mum
January 02, 2015 17:00 - 1 hour - 49 MBHappy New Year everyone, and welcome back to Rule The Roost podcast, completely unchanged for the new year. We talk about the games we've missed over the festive period and lots in between. More than enough to bring us well up to date. Same old, same old, really. COYS. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/ruletheroost. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
War Of The Roses
December 16, 2014 17:00 - 1 hour - 29.5 MBLast podcast of the year, unfortunately. Raj and Jack talk Swansea and there's a Burnley discussion dominated by accents from either side of the pennines. The lads also discuss cereal, Serial, and their favourite things of they year. Thanks for sticking with us for another year, it's always a pleasure. We'll see you in 2015, where there'll most likely be more of the same from us. Merry Christmas and happy New Year - COYS. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/ruletheroost. Hosted on ...
Lamela And Zoella
December 10, 2014 17:00 - 1 hour - 35.5 MBBeşiktaş is previewed, Crystal Palace is reviewed and Raj momentarily forgets he's already spoken about the Chelsea game, the unbelievable professional. Jack speaks to Matt Harrison about Swansea for a bit, and the lads end the show in a bit of a weird downer. It's episode sixty-one, something we've only just noticed, so apologies for not tenuously tying in some sort of double winning team chat. Anyhow, COYS. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/ruletheroost. Hosted on Acast. See ac...
Up And Under
December 04, 2014 17:00 - 1 hour - 43.4 MBRaj and Seb talk Chelsea away and preview Palace, before launching in to a rugby chat that impressively straddled both codes. Jack was missing for the most part, but did grab his Palace supporting colleague Joe Cooper for a chat about the upcoming game. Lovely old job. COYS. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/ruletheroost. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Keys and Gray Takeover
December 01, 2014 17:00 - 53 minutes - 24.4 MBRaj and Trunk take a back seat this week as we welcome Richard Keys and Andy Gray to the RTR studios to discuss Everton and Chelsea. Up against the clock, a 45 minute clock, they talk Mason, Kane, Bentaleb, which Spurs player they'd take out for tea, SOLDADO and much…much more. COYS. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/ruletheroost. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Liquid Lidl Football
November 26, 2014 17:00 - 2 hours - 55.6 MBHull is revisited, Partizan is brushed over and Archway conspiracies are shared. Si and Bally from the Everton site and podcast NSNO are back on, and as has become tradition, we spend more time laughing than talking football. Fights in Lidl, liquid football and Tony Hibbert are all discussed at length. COYS. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/ruletheroost. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dream Team
November 18, 2014 17:00 - 1 hour - 42.4 MBA lot is talked about, as is the way on this show, and most of it isn't even football related - we'll never change. The new bloke at Tottenham from Southampton is discussed, and we're not on about Pochettino for once. Hull is previewed with Seb Stafford-Bloor of Premier League Owl fame, as is the seminal Sky One football drama/soap Dream Team and plenty of rugby, too. Jack and Raj see out the show discussing the Serial podcast and BBC show The Missing, as well as a post-credits exploration of...
Kafkaesque Tottenham
November 13, 2014 17:00 - 1 hour - 48.3 MBENIC OUT. ENIC IN. We talk Stoke. We talk Kane. We talk Mason. We talk Levy. We also talk to Evening Standard journalist Tom Collomosse about life behind the veil at White Hart Lane. It's a bumper edition. COYS. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/ruletheroost. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Brown Sugar
November 05, 2014 17:00 - 1 hour - 35.2 MBWe talk about Brighton, Aston Villa, and Tottenham in general. Deciding not to get on a Stoke fan, we instead spend five to ten minutes discussing how much we disliked the club, and wished on them relegation at the soonest possible moment. There's the usual inane chatter as well, including Jack doing part of the show as Bane, which was...well...you'll see. COYS. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/ruletheroost. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
"That Reminds Me Of A Story About Ginsters..."
October 29, 2014 16:00 - 1 hour - 37.9 MBAsteras Tripoli and Newcastle reviewed, Kane discussed and Pochettino is pondered. Sam Tighe of Bleacher Report fame is back on for a record (probably) fourth time to discuss Aston Villa and Nigerian passports. There's also talk about going to the cinema alone, the Ginsters factory and the master of pelvic sorcery. COYS. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/ruletheroost. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Could Pardew Outthink A Cheese Roll?
October 22, 2014 16:00 - 1 hour - 30.8 MBFresh off the back of another Manchester mauling, we lament on the glimmers of hope in an otherwise horrible result at the Etihad. Is Soldado awful? Is Mason the second coming of Hoddle? Should we sack Pochettino already? All this will be answered, as well as a brief look ahead to our Europa League midweek fixture. We welcome back our old pal Taylor, one half of Taylor and Besty, to chat Newcastle, namely their money fixated owners that hire cockney wideboy managers, sell their best players a...