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This is ROOST. A turkey hunting show hosted by Ben O'Brien and Sam Soholt that's driven to explore the obsession—the craft, the chase, the food, the conservation—and the bird at the center of it all. #FortheBird

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    • May 25, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 1h 15m AVG DURATION
    • 19 EPISODES


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    S2 E8: Season Finale: The Curse Lives On, True North Tom Kelly, and Memorable Lessons Learned

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2023 56:38


    In the eighth and final episode of ROOST's season two, Ben and Sam reflect on one hell of a season and ponder what was learned along the way. Want more Woodside content in your podcast feed? Head over to woodside.supercast.com for premium Woodside extras.

    S2 E7: Fried Turkey Tour: It Has More to do with the Opponent than the Instrument

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2023 79:59


    In the seventh episode of ROOST's season two, Ben and Sam are joined by Nick Andrews from The Hunting Public and Mike Kmon from the WOODSIDE crew to recap their wild time in Idaho and look back on what they learned on the tour. Want more Woodside content in your podcast feed? Head over to https://woodside.supercast.com/ for weekly premium Woodside extras.

    S2 E6: Fried Turkey Tour: Public Land Pressure and Trading Nemesis Birds 

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2023 94:55


    In the sixth episode of ROOST's season two, Ben and Sam are joined by Nick Andrews from The Hunting Public and Mike Kmon from the WOODSIDE crew to recap their epic turkey camp in Oregon and tell the story of how they killed one particular educated bird. Want more Woodside content in your podcast feed? Head over to woodside.supercast.com for weekly premium Woodside extras.

    S2 E5: Fried Turkey Tour: Birds that Gobbled and Won 

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2023 46:10


    In the fifth episode of ROOST's season two, Ben and Sam are joined by Nick Andrews from The Hunting Public and Mike Kmon from the WOODSIDE crew to talk about their failures thus far on the turkey tour and what they've learned. Want more Woodside content in your podcast feed? Head over to woodside.supercast.com for weekly premium Woodside extras.

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    S2 E4: Fried Turkey Tour: Kyle and the Trailhead Bird

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2023 65:44


    In the fourth episode of ROOST's season two, Ben and Sam are joined by Nick Andrews from The Hunting Public and Mike Kmon from the WOODSIDE crew to kick off their 12-day three-state turkey tour. Enjoy! Want more Woodside content in your podcast feed? Head over to woodside.supercast.com for weekly premium Woodside extras.

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    S2 E3: Ben's Montana Curse and NWTF's Big Sky Forestry Initiative

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2023 108:49


    In the third episode of season two, Ben catches up with NWTF's Jason Tarwater to find out what the guys have learned from the fabled “Montana Curse” and all its failures. Sam and Ben also prepare for their upcoming turkey tour. Enjoy. Want more Woodside content in your podcast feed? Head over to woodside.supercast.com for weekly premium Woodside extras.

    S2 E2: Chasing Tight-Lipped Birds in Iowa and Oregon

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2023 89:49


    In the second episode of ROOST's season two, Ben and Sam share their recent stories from Oregon and Iowa and how they had to decide between sit and git or run and gun. Sam is joined by Sawyer, Erik, and Mark from Vortex to recap their Iowa hunt. Enjoy. Want more Woodside content in your podcast feed? Head over to woodside.supercast.com for weekly premium Woodside extras.

    S2 E1: Jesse Griffiths and our Texas Turkey Learnings 

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2023 107:01


    In the first episode of ROOST's season two, Ben and Sam reaffirm their commitment to turkeys and the landscapes they inhabit across this country before breaking down this season's learnings from Texas turkey camp with Jesse Griffiths. Want more Woodside content in your podcast feed? Head over to woodside.supercast.com for weekly premium Woodside extras.

    S1 E9: Ask Us Anything: On Reaping Turkeys and Birds that Won't Gobble

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2023 67:39


    Ben and Sam do one final episode to answer questions from all of the premium subscribers. Thank you so much for your support!  Remember to continue to email your questions and comments to woodsidehunt@gmail.com and stay tuned for Season 2 launching Thursday April 13th!  Want more Woodside content in your podcast feed? Head over to woodside.supercast.com for weekly premium Woodside extra.

    S1 E8: All About Butchering and Cooking Wild Turkey with Jesse Griffiths

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2023 85:45


    In the final episode of ROOST, Ben and Sam catch up with restauranter, author, and lover of turkey hunting Jesse Griffiths. The guys talk through how to field dress and butcher a bird from beak to fan and then dive deep on how to cook ‘em up.  Be sure to send your questions and comments to WoodsideHunt@gmail.com. Want more Woodside content in your podcast feed? Head over to woodside.supercast.com for weekly premium Woodside extra.

    S1 E7: Run and Gun or Sit and Get with Dave Owens

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2023 62:22


    In the seventh episode of ROOST, Ben and Sam catch up with Dave Owens of the Pinhotti Project to talk about the most important style question in turkey hunting: run and gun or sit and get? Just like Jason Hart in episode 6, Dave recently completed the US Super Slam, and he know the ropes when it comes to this all-important conversation. Be sure to send your questions and comments to WoodsideHunt@gmail.com. Want more Woodside content in your podcast feed? Head over to woodside.supercast.com for weekly premium Woodside extra.

    S1 E6: The Turkey Hunting Playbook with Jason Hart

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2023 76:12


    In the sixth episode of ROOST, Ben and Sam catch up with Jason Hart of Nomad to talk about the turkey hunter's playbook. Jason recently completed the US Super Slam, killing a turkey in all49 states with a huntable population. This experience gives him unique insight on how to approach a gobbler in any terrain or situation. Be sure to send your questions and comments to WoodsideHunt@gmail.com. Want more Woodside content in your podcast feed? Head over to woodside.supercast.com for weekly premium Woodside extra.

    S1 E5: All the Calls You Need to Know with Aaron Warbritton

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2023 72:42


    In the fifth episode of ROOST, Ben and Sam catch up with Aaron Warbritton from The Hunting Public to talk about wild turkey vocalizations. Aaron is a master on a turkey call, and he takes us through his philosophies on when and how to call. Turn up the volume and listen close. Be sure to send your questions and comments to WoodsideHunt@gmail.com. Want more Woodside content in your podcast feed? Head over to woodside.supercast.com for weekly premium Woodside extra.

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    S1 E4: Everything You Need to Know About Gear with Lake Pickle

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2023 86:57


    In the fourth episode of ROOST, Ben and Sam catch up with Lake Pickle from the Primos crew to talk about turkey hunting gear. There are several categories of gear for all turkey hunters: what you need, what you want, and what would be nice. This podcast is all about what you need and how to use it.  Be sure to send your questions and comments to WoodsideHunt@gmail.com. Want more Woodside content in your podcast feed? Head over to woodside.supercast.com for weekly premium Woodside extra.

    S1 E3: Understanding the Wild Turkey with Dr. Mike Chamblerlain

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2023 100:15


    In the third episode of ROOST, Ben and Sam catch up with Dr. Mike Chamberlain, AKA the Wild Turkey Doc, to dive head long into the world of our favorite game bird. The guys want to know how a gobbler experiences the natural world, how he can be patterned, and how a hunter can identify his weak spots. This is essential information for every turkey hunter.  Be sure to send your questions and comments to WoodsideHunt@gmail.com. Want more Woodside content in your podcast feed? Head over to woodside.supercast.com for weekly premium Woodside extra.

    S1 E2: Defining the Modern Turkey Hunter with Will Primos

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2023 74:22


    In the second episode of ROOST, Ben and Sam talk through the generational story of the modern turkey hunter and provide a frame of reference for where we stand today. The guys also welcome the great Will Primos to talk about what it means to be in the fraternity of turkey hunters and why the pursuit has captivated us.  Be sure to send your questions and comments to WoodsideHunt@gmail.com. Want more Woodside content in your podcast feed? Head over to woodside.supercast.com for weekly premium Woodside extra.

    S1 E1: Why We Love Turkey Hunting

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2023 40:34


    Welcome to ROOST, the best turkey hunting podcast ever made. In the first episode, cohosts Ben O'Brien and Sam Soholt explain why they love turkey hunting so damn much, what's to come in the next seven episodes, lay out the impressive slate of guests, and discuss the state of wild turkeys in America today. Write in with your questions and comments to WoodsideHunt@gmail.com.  Want more Woodside content in your podcast feed? Head over to woodside.supercast.com for weekly premium Woodside extra.

    The State of the Wild Turkey Union:  Dr. Mike Chamberlain, Jason Hart, and Fred Bird  

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2023 115:41


    In the first episode of ROOST, Ben O'Brien and Sam Soholt dive into the state of the wild turkey from biology to industry to media. Enjoy. Want more Woodside content in your podcast feed? Head over to woodside.supercast.com for weekly premium Woodside extra.

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    Welcome to ROOST with Ben O'Brien and Sam Soholt

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2023 1:44


    This is ROOST. A turkey hunting show hosted by Ben O'Brien and Sam Soholt that's driven to explore the obsession—the craft, the chase, the food, the conservation—and the bird at the center of it all. #FortheBird

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