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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

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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

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RoostCast 85: Your Permanent Record

In this episode, Ryan is joined by Paul of Hockey Rhetoric and Chris Smith of Artvoice and Trending Buffalo. Chris makes fun of one blogger’s facial hair before they start talking about changing opinions. Are you allowed to change your mind about what you believe in? Do you have to admit your mistakes or a change of mind, or live in fear of getting called out on it? Some “heel turn” topics include Chuck Klosterman and Andrew Sullivan. There’s some other stuff, too. It’s a time. Continue reading

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