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Rule the Roost is a Spurs podcast where proper football man-isms meet arthouse pretension.
Every Monday, Jack’s joined by a guest to wrestle with whatever state Tottenham are in – from match discussions to transfer talk and identity to existential dread.
Thursdays are for Q&As, your chance to ask serious (or not) questions.
And after every match, there’s a solo pod recorded on the final whistle: unfiltered, emotional, and usually involving Jack crying about Ledley King (and now Son Heung-min too).
If you like your football chat somewhere between pub preacher and quasi-intellectual, you’ll probably get on with this.
Expect plenty of pop-culture references too.
Up the Spurs.
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Spurs barely even put up a fight in this shambolic display at the Emirates. Thomas Frank needs to have a word with himself.
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Jack welcomes The Fighting Cock’s head honcho Flav back to the show ahead of the North London derby for a defiantly anti-Arsenal chat.
They get into Flav’s disdain for the commodification of the fixture and whether the divide between the clubs has ever felt this wide since the peak Wenger years.
Flav then answers your questions, from which injured player deserves the super magic sponge, to whether you’d trade a 4–0 derby win for a week of Marv-from-Home Alone-style trauma.
There’s also a debate about rogue roast dinner condiments, the place of HP and chilli sauce at Christmas, and Flav’s favourite Radiohead tune.
Theme is Ghost Cat by Gillen.
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With the international break upon us, Jack brings some light relief to Rule the Roost by welcoming Dan Kilpatrick, Tom Hayward and Sean Walsh for a Spurs quiz special. Before the games begin, the panel reflect on Troy Parrott’s standout week with the Republic of Ireland and whether Spurs were too quick to let him go.
Then it’s onto Quizmaster Tom Foin’s meticulously crafted questions, from top-scoring nationalities to North London Derby brain-teasers, as the lads battle it out for Spurs trivia supremacy.
A fun, semi-competitive detour from the usual soul-searching and arse wobbling.
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Jack welcomes Big Jon Bass back to the pod to east the international break blues. Beginning with a discussion about the Man Utd game and the bigger picture on Frank's tenure, the pair swiftly dive into the fun stuff...
Could you name Tottenham's greatest Premier League XI? Expect a few controversial shouts especially in the central midfield positions.
Jon also answers your questions; are meal deal wraps a rip-off? Is wearing jeans at home ever acceptable? His dream garage as well as a chat on dads being hard.
Theme is Ghost Cat by Gillen.
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Jack is joined by Oly to reflect on Tottenham’s weekend performance against Manchester United. They discuss Randal Kolo Muani’s frustrating injury just as he was starting to find form, and ask whether Richarlison’s time at Spurs should finally be up despite his goal.
With fans calling for academy striker Dane Scarlett to be given a real chance, the pair debate whether it’s time to throw him in and see if he’s truly cut out for the Premier League.
The conversation then turns to Thomas Frank. Is he really the right man to lead this project forward, or have we already seen enough to suggest that he quite simply isn't up to it?
Theme is Ghost Cat by Gillen.
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What a strange/frustrating/exhilarating match at the Tottenham Hotspur stadium. Two teams who aren't quite sure of how good or bad they are, played out a game that answered little for either set of fans. Just as Richarlison thought he had won it (after a terrible performance from the Brazilian) De Ligt came back and notched an equaliser, which was probably fair on the balance of play.
Frank's starting XI and subs have definitely raised a few eyebrows, but at least it wasn't a loss going into the international break.
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Tottenham cruised past FC Copenhagen in the Champions League, but beneath the 4-0 scoreline there’s plenty to unpack.
Jack is joined by Last Word on Spurs’ own Ricky Sacks to discuss Micky van de Ven’s outrageous solo goal, Xavi Simons finding form, and whether Thomas Frank’s cautious midfield setup is holding Spurs back.
They also talk Tottenham's recruitment, Richarlison vs Dane Scarlett, and answer your listener questions - from the origins of LWOS to Jah Wobble on Top of the Pops and whether or not Ricky would take 38 points for an FA Cup.
Theme is Ghost Cat by Gillen.
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Tottenham run riot in North London with a dominant 4-0 win over FC Copenhagen in the Champions League and it’s Micky van de Ven who stole the show. The Dutch defender produced a surreal solo goal that surely has him in contention for the Puskás Award.
Jack breaks down one of Spurs’ best performances this season, discussing Frank's more progressive tactics, standout displays across the pitch, and what this result means for Spurs going forward.
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Jack is joined by Cal from Below the Belt and The Fighting Cock to pick apart Tottenham’s dismal showing against Chelsea, and ask the question, was it one of the worst Spurs performances of all time?
They discuss whether Thomas Frank is really cut out for a job of this scale, unpack the van de Ven and Djed Spence incident that hinted at dressing-room tension, and debate whether the issues lie in personnel or system.
The pair also look ahead to the Champions League clash with Copenhagen and what kind of signings Spurs need to make to truly push on.
Theme is Ghost Cat by Gillen.
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A seriously poor performance from Tottenham has seen them slump to yet another defeat to Chelsea. Little in the way of attacking threat, disjointed passages of play and now ropey defending. Thomas Frank's work is cut out for him trying to change a few opinions on his brand of football right now.
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Jack is joined by Billie T in the aftermath of Tottenham’s draw at St James’ Park. There’s a sense of perspective about the result. Spurs were stoic in the face of Newcastle’s quality, but the discussion soon turns to the work still needed in recruitment. The pair chat about Antonín Kinský’s shaky display and whether the calls to replace Vicario were a bit premature, before digging into Xavi Simons’ recent struggles with form.
It’s also a listener Q&A, featuring questions like: which 90s Spurs player would improve this team, what should happen with Dane Scarlett, what’s Billie’s go-to Gregg’s order and could a Harry Kane return ever be on the cards?
Theme is Ghost Cat by Gillen.
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Obviously it's never a joyful occasion to watch Spurs lose in a cup competition, especially if you're one of the fans who travelled up to Newcastle, but sometimes you just have to take it for what it is... Spurs being beaten by the better side on the night.
Did we learn much from that one? Did Thomas Frank? Is Kinsky ready to take over from Vicario? Who knows... not me.
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Jack is joined by Phil to break down Tottenham’s dominant display away at Everton, from Micky van de Ven’s brace to the growing importance of set-pieces under Thomas Frank.
Are Spurs evolving into a more pragmatic, mature side? And what does their efficiency from dead-balls tell us about how football is changing, especially when even Arsenal’s open-play output has dipped despite sitting top of the league?
We blame late-stage capitalism, because why not?
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Spurs have climbed to third in the Premier League after a solid, but strangely unexciting win away at whatever Everton's new stadium is called. The first team to score from a set-piece against Everton, as well as being the first team to beat them at their new ground in the Premier League. Thomas Frank's introduction of Kolo Muani from the beginning was a welcome addition, regardless of the Palhinha x Bentancur double pivot. How good are Spurs? Do we know? No.
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Following Tottenham’s drab 0-0 draw with Monaco, Jack is joined by Dan Louw to ask whether Thomas Frank is really the right man to take Spurs forward. The football’s tough to watch, the results aren’t disastrous, but is it just mediocrity dressed up as progress?
They also dig into Xavi Simons’ faltering form, his crisis of confidence, and whether Spurs’ issues can really be solved by new signings or if a change of manager would put Spurs on an upward curve.
In the Q&A, Dan reflects on his classic Away Days YouTube series, the changing nature of football content, and whether he’d ever bring it back.
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Tottenham played out a goalless draw in Monaco in a largely forgettable match - more likely remembered for Thomas Frank's somewhat baffling team selection to start the match.
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Jack is joined by Gavin to break down Tottenham’s defeat to Aston Villa, a result that laid bare the increasingly cautious nature of Thomas Frank’s side. From the conservative midfield of Palhinha and Bentancur to the lack of attacking spark and Xavi Simons’ quiet display, it was another afternoon where control seemed to take priority over creativity.
The pair also question whether Spurs’ struggles come down to tactics or personnel with Tel and Odobert under scrutiny and debate the ongoing concerns around Pape Sarr’s minutes and Vicario’s form.
The chat closes on the bigger issue: Tottenham’s home form and atmosphere. With ticket prices sky-high and the football often uninspired, is it any wonder the stadium feels flat?
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Tottenham slipped to a 2-1 home defeat against Aston Villa in a flat and frustrating performance at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Despite a bright start, Spurs quickly lost control and never looked convincing once Villa grew into the game.
Questions are now being asked of Thomas Frank’s reserved tactical approach, with his side once again lacking attacking impetus and creativity in the final third. Further scrutiny also falls on Vicario after another shaky display between the posts. A disjointed showing, a disappointing result and a warning that Spurs still feel some way off finding a rhythm.
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Continuing the international break theme and easing that listless, no-Spurs feeling, Jack’s joined by Tottenham’s very own comms duo, Rob Daly and Ben Haines, to relive the unforgettable Europa League Final in Bilbao.
They share what it was like being on the inside of one of the greatest nights in the club’s history, from how they prepared to cover it professionally to the emotional high of witnessing a night where Spurs weren’t just there to take part, but to win.
There’s talk of the surreal trophy parade that followed, the sheer scale of celebration, and why the whole atmosphere around the club that night felt so different.
A must-listen for any Spurs fan who wants to feel that joy all over again.
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brilliant pod - balanced and not a bitter person. A regular on my rotation.
Aged badly in a handful of hours Jack... Great pod. City up next #facup 😁 x
my fav spurs mouth pieces :)
My first stop for Tottdngam nonsense. love your shit mate...and it only costs me a coffee.... 👊🏼🔥❤️
love this Jack... you passed doofbag
Hard times Jack.... keep it up fella👊🏼
Best line re Richarlison and Yves...so true
Nice one Jack..... keep 'em coming ✌️
Conte stubbonness is cokjng to the fore. Refusing to swap out his preferred players will drive the fans mad. Early days but.... I forsee the first signs of a painful divorce. We are playing poorly and scrapping through. No real threat from Royal ever, and keeping Son on. The boy needs a few games rotated. Deki and Doherty or Djed needs to be tried asap.... arghhhhhh
Good ramble chat Jack.... 👏
Pod class 🍺👍✌️
Pretty much my favourite spud pod x
love you pod dude x keep it up
Dele broken hearts
That was good chat lads... more please 🙏