Explore every episode of the podcast ROOST: A Turkey Hunting Show

Ben is joined by chef and author Jesse Griffiths for a recap of a wild and frustrating turkey hunt in the Driftless region of Wisconsin. 

Ben and Sam finish their Western Turkey Tour in Montana with a pile of stories you don't want to miss! 

Ben and Sam are still rolling on their Western Turkey Tour and Wyoming is on the docket. This didn’t go as planned. Not even close. Enjoy the stories! 

Ben and Sam are still rolling on their Western Turkey Tour and Montana is up next. The results? An epic camping spot and a tag filled. Enjoy the stories! 

Ben and Sam are off on their Western Turkey Tour and North Dakota is their first stop. One hell of a camp was had by all. Enjoy the stories! 

Ben and Sam are joined by their good buddy Nick Andrews for a Half Season Spectacular. A few turkey stories and some excitement for the Western season openers. 

Ben and Sam are joined by their good buddy and avid turkey hunter Dr. Chris Jenkins for a truly special story of overcoming cancer and affirming values in the turkey woods. 

Ben and Sam reflect on lifelong memories made and passing down the gift of turkey hunting. 

Ben and Sam are joined by 8-year-old James for a father/son hunt that this ROOST crew will never forget. 

The boys both have new trucks and they’re kitting them out for the Western Turkey Tour this year. Learn about how they’re getting organized and what gear they’re looking to buy.

Learn about how Ben and Sam change up their tactics based on the terrain, weather and vast amount of public land available to them out West.

From access to cost to the beauty of spring, Sam and Ben wax poetic about why they love turkey hunting out West.

We say goodbye to the season with one last go at the Merriam’s we love to hate.

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.

We’re riding the snow line and chasing longbeards in Idaho, a review of our hits, misses and a date with the Nemesis Bird.

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.

Ben looks to break his lifelong Montana turkey curse.  

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.

Nick Andrews of the Hunting Public is our Spirit Animal. He joins the show for a recap of their (and our) hunts thus far.

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.

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. 

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! 

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.

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?

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. 

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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!

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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! 

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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. 

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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. 

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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. 

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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. 

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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.

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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.

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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