ROOST: A Turkey Hunting Show

By Woodside Media

What's ROOST: A Turkey Hunting Show about?

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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ROOST: A Turkey Hunting Show episodes:

05.24.2024
S3 E13: Western Turkey Tour - The Last Bird, Same as the First
We say goodbye to the season with one last go at the Merriam’s we love to hate.
05.17.2024
S3 E12: Western Turkey Tour - Three Beards, the Stump Bird and a Real Low, Low
Ben screws it up, while Sam gets on a roll in the turkey woods. May is on full swing and the stories are almost endless.
05.15.2024
S3 E11: Western Turkey Tour - Nests Aplenty and The Nemesis Bird
We’re riding the snow line and chasing longbeards in Idaho, a review of our hits, misses and a date with the Nemesis Bird.
05.13.2024
S3 E10: Western Turkey Tour - Microcimates, Graupel and Creek Crossing Toms
We’re joined by Beth Shimanski of Savage Arms and outdoor writer Zach Hein for a recap of their hunt in the mountains of Idaho.
05.08.2024
S3 E9: The Curse
Ben looks to break his lifelong Montana turkey curse.
04.30.2024
S3 E8: The Soholts Do Nebraska
Sam and Josh Soholt meet up with some hunt winners to hit up the hills of Nebraska in what should be peak strut. We’ll see if they’re right.
04.24.2024
S3 E7: Mid-Season Recap with Nick Andrews
Nick Andrews of the Hunting Public is our Spirit Animal. He joins the show for a recap of their (and our) hunts thus far.
04.16.2024
S3 E6: Texas Turkey Tour - The Turkeys Won…and That’s OK
We’re wrapping up the tour with the tales of how the turkeys won, and catching up with Chef and author of The Turkey Book Jesse Griffiths on his Texas season thus far.
04.09.2024
S3 E5: Texas Turkey Tour - Stressed Toms, High Fences and the Decade-Long Drought
We’re switching it up and hitting up a West Texas 4,000 acre ranch to see how our run and gun Western tactics do in dry mesquite flats.
04.03.2024
S3 E4: Texas Turkey Tour - Creek Crossing, Two-Year Olds and the Perfect Turkey Habitat
We’re hunting just outside of a small suburban property with a ton of birds. We’re hoping the conditions are right for an early April Texas Rio!
03.26.2024
S3 E3: Playback - Ben’s Oregon Bird & Mike’s Montana Bird
The guys do another analysis of last year’s successes and why there are still so many moments when turkeys make you feel like an idiot.
03.19.2024
S3 E2: Playback - Sam’s Idaho & Oregon Birds
The fellas discuss and breakdown two memorable encounters from last year’s turkey tour. What did they learn? Will they survive that many energy drinks this year?
03.12.2024
S3 E1: Launch Extravaganza
The guys open Season 3 looking forward to spring hunts coming up, bemoaning the Montana Turkey Curse, and talking shop with Jason Tarwater from the NWTF on our insane raffle hunt.
05.25.2023
S2 E8: Season Finale: The Curse Lives On, True North Tom Kelly, and Memorable Lessons Learned
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...
05.12.2023
S2 E7: Fried Turkey Tour: It Has More to do with the Opponent than the Instrument
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...
05.12.2023
S2 E6: Fried Turkey Tour: Public Land Pressure and Trading Nemesis Birds
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...
05.11.2023
S2 E5: Fried Turkey Tour: Birds that Gobbled and Won
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...
05.04.2023
S2 E4: Fried Turkey Tour: Kyle and the Trailhead Bird
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...
04.27.2023
S2 E3: Ben’s Montana Curse and NWTF’s Big Sky Forestry Initiative
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...
04.20.2023
S2 E2: Chasing Tight-Lipped Birds in Iowa and Oregon
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...
04.13.2023
S2 E1: Jesse Griffiths and our Texas Turkey Learnings
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...
04.12.2023
S1 E9: Ask Us Anything: On Reaping Turkeys and Birds that Won’t Gobble
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 [email protected] and stay tuned for Season 2...
04.11.2023
S1 E8: All About Butchering and Cooking Wild Turkey with Jesse Griffiths
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...
04.06.2023
S1 E7: Run and Gun or Sit and Get with Dave Owens
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...
03.30.2023
S1 E6: The Turkey Hunting Playbook with Jason Hart
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....
03.23.2023
S1 E5: All the Calls You Need to Know with Aaron Warbritton
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...
03.16.2023
S1 E4: Everything You Need to Know About Gear with Lake Pickle
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,...
03.09.2023
S1 E3: Understanding the Wild Turkey with Dr. Mike Chamblerlain
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...
03.02.2023
S1 E2: Defining the Modern Turkey Hunter with Will Primos
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...
02.23.2023
S1 E1: Why We Love Turkey Hunting
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...
02.16.2023
The State of the Wild Turkey Union: Dr. Mike Chamberlain, Jason Hart, and Fred Bird
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...
02.13.2023
Welcome to ROOST with Ben O'Brien and Sam Soholt
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

What's ROOST: A Turkey Hunting Show about?

Download our free app to listen on your phone

ROOST: A Turkey Hunting Show episodes:

S3 E13: Western Turkey Tour - The Last Bird, Same as the First

S3 E12: Western Turkey Tour - Three Beards, the Stump Bird and a Real Low, Low

S3 E11: Western Turkey Tour - Nests Aplenty and The Nemesis Bird

S3 E10: Western Turkey Tour - Microcimates, Graupel and Creek Crossing Toms

S3 E9: The Curse

S3 E8: The Soholts Do Nebraska

S3 E7: Mid-Season Recap with Nick Andrews

S3 E6: Texas Turkey Tour - The Turkeys Won…and That’s OK

S3 E5: Texas Turkey Tour - Stressed Toms, High Fences and the Decade-Long Drought

S3 E4: Texas Turkey Tour - Creek Crossing, Two-Year Olds and the Perfect Turkey Habitat

S3 E3: Playback - Ben’s Oregon Bird & Mike’s Montana Bird

S3 E2: Playback - Sam’s Idaho & Oregon Birds

S3 E1: Launch Extravaganza

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

S2 E1: Jesse Griffiths and our Texas Turkey Learnings

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

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

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

S1 E6: The Turkey Hunting Playbook with Jason Hart

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

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

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

S1 E2: Defining the Modern Turkey Hunter with Will Primos

S1 E1: Why We Love Turkey Hunting

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

Welcome to ROOST with Ben O'Brien and Sam Soholt

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