Tag Archives: Podcast

roostcast-95 © 2013 . All rights reserved.

RoostCast 95: Lake Fever

In this episode, Ryan is joined by The Defenseman to talk about Toronto mayor Rob Ford, Gawker, and crack cocaine. We talk about Ford’s past controversies and the journalistic ethics of Gawker, while also touching on the Leafs’ implosion against the Bruins and the Stanley Cup playoffs in general. Continue reading

Audio clip: Adobe Flash Player (version 9 or above) is required to play this audio clip. Download the latest version here. You also need to have JavaScript enabled in your browser.

© 2013 . All rights reserved.

RoostCast 94: There Will Be Takes

In this episode, Ryan is joined by The Defenseman to talk about the postseason press conference for the Buffalo Sabres. They also talk about the revisionist history of Darcy Regier, the conservative nature of Terry Pegula, and what Jason Collins means for sports in America. There’s even a special appearance from Ryan’s grandmother to round out a solid podcast after an extended break. Continue reading

Audio clip: Adobe Flash Player (version 9 or above) is required to play this audio clip. Download the latest version here. You also need to have JavaScript enabled in your browser.

tape2 © 2013 . All rights reserved.

RoostCast 93: Clean Slate

In this episode, Ryan is joined by The Defenseman to talk about the firing of UB basketball head coach Reggie Witherspoon and the changing landscape of sports in Buffalo. Is it necessary to get rid of longtime coaches and GMs in order to finally see real success in Buffalo? The two also talk about St. Patrick’s Day and whether Darcy Regier should be fired by the Sabres. Continue reading

Audio clip: Adobe Flash Player (version 9 or above) is required to play this audio clip. Download the latest version here. You also need to have JavaScript enabled in your browser.

tumblr_lxzu9nBU351r5tfb5o1_500 © 2013 . All rights reserved.

RoostCast 89: Black Hole Sabres

In this episode, Ryan is joined by The Defenseman (and his baby) to talk about–what else–the Sabres. The Defenseman hates them, Ryan wants them to get better and they both agree that Drew Stafford is a dying star. There are space jokes, owner talk and a special lecture about communication theory. Jesus, in hindsight that all sounds pretty terrible. Enjoy! Continue reading

Audio clip: Adobe Flash Player (version 9 or above) is required to play this audio clip. Download the latest version here. You also need to have JavaScript enabled in your browser.

© 2013 . All rights reserved.

RoostCast 87: The Story

In this episode, Ryan is joined by Paul from Hockey Rhetoric as they talk about stories. Paul thinks storytelling has changed as violence and sexuality have become more prominent on television. They talk about shows like Girls, Louie, Game of Thrones and True Blood and books like The Catcher in the Rye, Catch 22 and A Clockwork Orange. Continue reading

Audio clip: Adobe Flash Player (version 9 or above) is required to play this audio clip. Download the latest version here. You also need to have JavaScript enabled in your browser.

© 2013 . All rights reserved.

RoostCast 86: What?!?

In this episode, Ryan is joined by TheDefenseman as they reminisce about that time Manti Te’o made up his fake dead girlfriend. The two talk about the Deadspin piece that broke the news, how the media has reacted and why we should expect to be lied to by our sports. Continue reading

Audio clip: Adobe Flash Player (version 9 or above) is required to play this audio clip. Download the latest version here. You also need to have JavaScript enabled in your browser.

buffalobilljr_fc798cover © 2012 . All rights reserved.

The Sports Recorders: Week 15 Recap

In this episode, Ryan and The Defenseman sift through the wreckage of the Bills’ latest embarrassment, this time at the hands of the Seattle Seahawks at the Rogers Centre. It gets pretty dark. Continue reading

Audio clip: Adobe Flash Player (version 9 or above) is required to play this audio clip. Download the latest version here. You also need to have JavaScript enabled in your browser.

mixtape © 2012 . All rights reserved.

RoostCast 82: Stop Handling the Meat

In this episode, Ryan is joined by three, count ‘em, three guests: Paul of Hockey Rhetoric, Chris Smith of Artvoice and Jason Griswold. The four of them test out a new microphone at Community Beer Works as they let Chris talk smack about other bloggers then discuss race in society and why we get what we deserve from the media. They also talk about labor in America, the Bills getting a new stadium and Chris Smith running for mayor of Buffalo. Continue reading

Audio clip: Adobe Flash Player (version 9 or above) is required to play this audio clip. Download the latest version here. You also need to have JavaScript enabled in your browser.