New Years Traditions from Around the World
Last year was rough and so far, this one ain't great. If you need a quick break, I invite you to join us as we take a look at some fun New Years traditions and chuckle for a bit
Last year was rough and so far, this one ain't great. If you need a quick break, I invite you to join us as we take a look at some fun New Years traditions and chuckle for a bit
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- Cram it in while there's time
- - 12 grapes are eaten at midnight
- Mixed nuts
- - Hogmany
- Not Super -- Just a little Stitious
- - Carrying Suitcases
- Put it in the compost Pile
- - Onions
- Tossting in the New Year
- - Smashing Plates
- - Pomegranate Tossing
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Holiday Spectacles
The holidays are upon us once again, so let’s take a look at some of our favorite spectacular displays of the season
The holidays are upon us once again, so let’s take a look at some of our favorite spectacular displays of the season
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- Ba-da-bing the Jing-a-ling
- - Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony
- - Christmas Spectacular Starring the Radio City Rockettes
- Don't be rudolph, turn off your phone
- - Handel's Messiah performances
- Don't be rudolph, turn off your phone / Black Box Friday / Only A Christmas/Easter Sophisticate
- Don't be rudolph, turn off your phone / Black Box Friday / Only A Christmas/Easter Sophisticate
- Fa-la-la-la lazy
- - The Big Fat Quiz of the Year
- Made fir TV
- - A Charlie Brown Christmas special
- Perfect for when I wouldn't touch anyone with a 39.5 foot pole
- - Holiday Light Shows
- White-Flight Christmas
- - Black Friday
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Great Moments in Turkey History/Preparation
Gobble gobble folks, it’s turkey time again and in the spirit of doing this holiday differently this year, we’re mixing things up and bringing you a list of some greatest moments in turkey history and preparation.
Gobble gobble folks, it’s turkey time again and in the spirit of doing this holiday differently this year, we’re mixing things up and bringing you a list of some greatest moments in turkey history and preparation.
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- Caruncle Sam Wants You
- - Presidential Pardon
- Frills and Chills
- - NASA sends Turkey to the moon!
- Get to first baste
- - Brined Turkey
- Much ado about stuffing
- - Benjamin Franklin writes to his daughter about how Turkeys rule and Bald Eagles drool
- - Turkey paved the way for TV dinners
- Ran A Foul
- - Deep-Fried Turkey
- Rube Gold-Bird
- - Turducken
- Welcome to the World of Turkey Tom-orrow
- - Tofurky
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Weird Traditional Anniversary Gifts
Well dear listeners, it’s been three-ish wonderful years and we’re gonna celebrate by taking a look at some of the weirdest traditional anniversary gifts that Hallmark can recommend.
Well dear listeners, it’s been three-ish wonderful years and we’re gonna celebrate by taking a look at some of the weirdest traditional anniversary gifts that Hallmark can recommend.
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- Cryptically Clear
- - 6th Anniversary: Candy OR Iron
- - 43rd Anniversary: Entertainment
- Kissed by an Criss Angel/ Criss'd by an Angel
- - 3rd Anniversary: Leather
- - 21st Anniversary: Fire
- Romancing The Stone (and other Raw materials)
- - 10th Anniversary: Tin OR Aluminum
- - 53rd Anniversary: Plastic
- Spark extinguishing system
- - 41st Anniversary: Office or Desk Decor
- Thrill in the Blank
- 38th Anniversary: Luck
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Fall Tropes
Fall is upon us, let's talk about that
Fall is upon us, let's talk about that
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- Bone Zone
- - Halloween
- GratiFALLcation
- - Flannel & Boots
- Humpty Dumpty's October
- - Apple Picking
- Rattan Man
- - Pumpkin Picking / Carving
- Thanks, it has pockets
- - Stepping on Crunchy Leaves
- The Radness of Crowds
- - Hot Drinks (at Von Trier)
- - Mke Film Fest
- Warts & Fall
- - Pumpkin Flavored Foods
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After School Snacks
School may have changed — though some might say it hasn’t changed enough — but one thing that’s probably still the same is after school snacks. Which we will be discussing some of our favorites.
School may have changed — though some might say it hasn’t changed enough — but one thing that’s probably still the same is after school snacks. Which we will be discussing some of our favorites.
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- Bake New Friends
- - Mix
- Ina KinderGarten
- - Ants on a Log
- Individually Snacked
- - Mini muffins
- - Individually Wrapped Twix Bars
- Kiddie Cocktail Party
- - Ritz Cracker Appetizers
- Latchkey in sight, kiddos delight
- - Little Debbie Snacks
- zoo-charist
- - Dunkaroos
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Classic Summer Movies
Annnd we’re back! We’re just in time for the end of Summer, and instead of reflecting on the one we’ve had, we’re gonna take a look back and some classic films from better times.
Annnd we’re back! We’re just in time for the end of Summer, and instead of reflecting on the one we’ve had, we’re gonna take a look back and some classic films from better times.
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SNEAK PEAK: Lovecraft Singles
Hey there faithful listeners, we’re bringing you a sneak peak of the newest OM show, Lovecraft Singles. Join Categorical Oracles co-host Mary and her brother Thomas as they explore the new HBO Max show, Lovecraft Country.
And if you’ve missed our regular programing, don’t fret, we’ll be back next week!
Hey there faithful listeners, we’re bringing you a sneak peak of the newest OM show, Lovecraft Singles. Join Categorical Oracles co-host Mary and her brother Thomas as they explore the new HBO Max show, Lovecraft Country.
And if you’ve missed our regular programing, don’t fret, we’ll be back next week!
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Pandemic Pastimes
Despite certain orange monsters saying that this pandemic would be over months ago, it’s still going on and we’re still inside. Join us from the comfort of your home as we take a look at we’ve been doing to occupy the time.
Despite certain orange monsters saying that this pandemic would be over months ago, it’s still going on and we’re still inside. Join us from the comfort of your home as we take a look at we’ve been doing to occupy the time.
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- Astonishing, Amazing, Bewildering, Shocking, Stunning
- - Binging zeitgeisty movies/tv shows
- Blanet Cocoon
- - Starting an intense skin care routines
- Democratize it
- - Taking in Virtual Cultural events
- Doomsday Schlepper
- - Regrowing kitchen scraps
- Farenheit 450 FUN
- - Attending Zoom Happy Hours
- Kneeding to Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy - Greetings from my 1945 self
- - Making bread
- Physical Physical Distancing: Flattening your curves
- - Breaking a sweat YouTube Fitness
- Virtual Banality
- - Playing Animal Crossing
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Famous Fictional Andrews
Join us for the long awaited (?) second chapter of "famous fictional people with our names" series. Andrew edition.
Join us for the long awaited (?) second chapter of "famous fictional people with our names" series. Andrew edition.
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- Andy's got feelings too
- - Drew Torres
- Friday Night Fights-ing Back Tears!
- - Andrew Clark
- Fully Groan - How do you know when a pun is mature
- - Andy Davis
- - Andrew Largeman
- He Drew the Wrong Conclusions
- - Andy Bernard
- REMOOB: Real Excellent Men Outlast Overwhelming Bullshit
- - Andy Dufresne
- Andrew Martin
- Smokey and the Brothers Gibb Bandits
- - Sir Andrew Aguecheek
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Mcdonaldland Characters
Join us as we fry up some overwrought conspiracy theories around characters from commercials that no one has thought about in like, 30 years.
Join us as we fry up some overwrought conspiracy theories around characters from commercials that no one has thought about in like, 30 years.
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- anthro(pomorphic) abhor
- - Grimace
- Eggs Benedict Arnold
- - Birdie The Early Bird
- McgRiddle of the Sphinx
- - Ronald McDonald
- - The Professor
- More than just McNuggets in this coup
- - Mayor McCheese
- - Officer Big Mac
- Future that Feminism wants
- - Fry Kids
- Spill the McDLTea
- - Captain Crook
- You Fry a Hero, or live long enough to see yourself become the villain
- - Hamburglar
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Baseball's Racing Anthropomorphs
Summer’s here folks, which (normally) means baseball. But since baseball’s boring, let’s talk about the the heroes who run around in foam costumes and do everything they can to keep us engaged.
Summer’s here folks, which (normally) means baseball. But since baseball’s boring, let’s talk about the the heroes who run around in foam costumes and do everything they can to keep us engaged.
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- Drakeposting Bottom
- - Houston Astros
- Felt Made Men
- - Washington Nationals
- - London Series
- Hi Ho Shill-ver
- Atlanta Braves
- Knackwurst it out of the park!
- - Milwaukee Brewers
- Kolrabhi, kolrabhi, kolrahbi for the home team
- - Pittsburg Pirates
- Outfielder Art
- - Miami Marlins
- There is no joy in Mudville
- - Texas Rangers
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Forgotten Celebrity Scandals
This time around we reminisce about celebrity scandals from days gone by
This time around we reminisce about celebrity scandals from days gone by
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James Bond Theme Songs pt 2
This time around we’ll be looking at the back-end (wink) of our list of James Bond theme songs.
This time around we’ll be looking at the back-end (wink) of our list of James Bond theme songs.
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James Bond Theme Songs pt 1
What good is espionage without a sweet soundtrack? Luckily, James Bond, that most iconic of spy series, has never forced us to ask that question. Join the Oracles as they take a look at half of the James Bond theme songs and make sure to come back next time when they wrap things up.
What good is espionage without a sweet soundtrack? Luckily, James Bond, that most iconic of spy series, has never forced us to ask that question. Join the Oracles as they take a look at half of the James Bond theme songs and make sure to come back next time when they wrap things up.
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- And for the talent portion of our show...
- Paradise tree snake
- Bit Hissterical!
- Carpet Viper
- In Cold Blood
- King Cobra
- Scaled It!
- Elephant Trunk Snake
- Scaled it!: Normal Can of Peanut Brittle Edition
- Arabian Sand Boa
- Smokey and the unarmed bandit
- Python
- Snaking it Happen
- Leaf Nosed Snake
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Crazy Snakes
Join us for some herpetological haha’s as we attempt to sort out some of the more unusual looking snakes in honor of St. Patricks day…kind of?
Join us for some herpetological haha’s as we attempt to sort out some of the more unusual looking snakes in honor of St. Patricks day…kind of?
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- And for the talent portion of our show...
- Paradise tree snake
- Bit Hissterical!
- Carpet Viper
- In Cold Blood
- King Cobra
- Scaled It!
- Elephant Trunk Snake
- Scaled it!: Normal Can of Peanut Brittle Edition
- Arabian Sand Boa
- Smokey and the unarmed bandit
- Python
- Snaking it Happen
- Leaf Nosed Snake
Categorical Oracle is a comedy podcast that pits three brave librarians against the rampant disorder of the modern world. Every other week your hosts apply the combined might of their organizational skills to a new topic in their never-ending quest to make things make sense.
Soap
We’re back from break, and boy have we had time form some opinions on soap.
We’re back from break, and boy have we had time form some opinions on soap.
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Categorical Oracle is a comedy podcast that pits three brave librarians against the rampant disorder of the modern world. Every other week your hosts apply the combined might of their organizational skills to a new topic in their never-ending quest to make things make sense.
CO Archives: Power Rangers Knock Offs
Once in a lifetime something truly original is made by combining existing clips from a Japanese TV show with new footage of attractive people doing high kicks. When that happens, the only thing to do is copy it as many times as possible in as many ways as possible in ways that just might make a child pay attention.
Sit back and join the Oracles as they dig into some of the more interesting attempts to cash in on the earning power of the Power Rangers.
Once in a lifetime something truly original is made by combining existing clips from a Japanese TV show with new footage of attractive people doing high kicks. When that happens, the only thing to do is copy it as many times as possible in as many ways as possible in ways that just might make a child pay attention.
Sit back and join the Oracles as they dig into some of the more interesting attempts to cash in on the earning power of the Power Rangers.
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- Bark twice if you want to destroy the world
- Los Luchadores
- Dead Dove
- Tattooed Teenage Alien Fighters From Beverly Hills
- Leaking Chokusatsu Valve
- Mystic Knights of Tir Na Nog
- More Can (As in Toilet) Than Machine
- Van-Pires
- Slightly Morphed Power Rangers
- VR Troopers
- Summer Required Reading
- Big Bad Beetle Borgs
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CO Archive: GOOP Products
Beat the heat with the Oracles as they take a look at some classic ice cream truck treats
Got $755 to drop on a pot? Then have we got a show for you.
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- Beats by Dre
- Platine Medium Saucepan, 18cm
- Beer taste on a champagne budget
- Fur Oil
- Dribble Glass for the Thirsty
- Nuage Ceramic Stoneware Lamp
- For cool Apple Trees
- Joint Case
- Gilding Your Georgia O'Keeffe Lily
- Olga
- Nouveau Sheesh!
- Rose Quartz Crystal Straw
- Pepper's Plots…for World Domination
- Darkfin Power Gloves
- Placebo-in-a-Tuxedo
- Psychic Vampire Repellent
- "You Should Be Mine" by Jeffrey Osborne "Can you woo, woo, woo?"
- Rose Quartz Egg
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CO Archive: The First 10 Beanie Babies
Join the Oracles as they explore the first generation of Beanie Babies and engage in some Presidentially themed animal marketing
Join the Oracles as they explore the first generation of Beanie Babies and engage in some Presidentially themed animal marketing
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Categorical Oracle is a comedy podcast that pits three brave librarians against the rampant disorder of the modern world. Every other week your hosts apply the combined might of their organizational skills to a new topic in their never-ending quest to make things make sense.