The Basement

The Basement

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The Basement episodes

  • Corona Goes Viral!
    Are you taking cover for COVID, or just sick of it already? Join in for some college student perspectives on the eve of Spring Break. Source links at anchor.fm/oruoracle (accessible on desktop.)
    0:56 Overview 
    3:00 Virginia 
    6:35 Houston 
    10:03 ‘Fight the virus, not the people’ 
    14:12 Sanitizer safety 
    17:27 Swine flu stats
    18:02 Corona vs. flu 
    22:00 Oracle Poll
    23:57 Long term effects 
    24:31 Is it curable?
    25:07 Mortality rates
    29 min
  • Decade in Review

    Join us as we revisit the highs and lows of the decade. 

    00:44 TV/Film remakes 

    06:56 Little Mermaid controversy

    14:54 Impeachment inquiry? Nbd. 

    19:18 International politics

    22:45 Not my president

    26:58 Quick 2019 recap

    28:43 Area 51 raid

    34:09 Shades of spidermen

    40:38 You killed my brother. I forgive you.

    46:44 Harry Styles. That's the tweet

    48:45 End of a royal corgi era

    50:05 Impact of Youtube culture


    54 min
  • Major Stereotypes

    A journalism major, political science major, public relations major, graphic design major and accounting major walk into a recording studio. 

    Featuring: Zoe Rubottom, Staci McCoy, Alejandro Contreras, Camden Swan and Brendon Martin.



    26 min
  • Thank you Kanye, very cool!

    So, Kanye—former "Yeezus" himself—released an album . . . like, a GOSPEL gospel album, and is touring the country holding pop-up Sunday Services as all 11 songs on the record climb up the Billboard Hot 200. 

    Christians have mixed reviews. We talked about ours. 

    Welcome back to The Basement—Season 3. Featuring: Zoe Rubottom, Staci McCoy, Alejandro Contreras, Faith Wilson and Brendon Martin. 


    34 min
  • The Facebook Eye

    Does Facebook really listen to our conversations? Eavesdrop on our conversation as we discuss modern day internet privacy. By Kayley Forshey, Cicely Rubottom and Sterling Zoe Rubottom.

    26 min
  • Everything Wrong With The Bachelor
    On today's show, Cicely, Kayley and Miqueas discuss their thoughts on the Bachelor, and give out their personal "First Impression Rose" awards for their worst romantic encounter experiences.
    31 min
  • The Facebook Eye

    A conversation about Facebook listening to our conversations...and other internet privacy concerns. Featuring Cicely Rubottom, Kayley Forshey and Sterling Zoe Rubottom. Sources can be found at oruoracle.com/editorial/is-facebook-eavesdropping/

    21 min
  • Let's Talk Extroverts
    Join us as we discuss different types of extroverts, counter common misconceptions and explore daily extrovert challenges.
    Featuring Kayley Forshey, Josh Crow, Zoe Rubottom and Staci McCoy.
    Find your type: https://www.16personalities.com
    24 min

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