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Categorical Oracle
by Outrageous Mechanisms
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. Join them as they unpack lists full of people, places, or things and organize them from best to worst and everything in-between.
Episodes
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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Fall Tropes
Fall is upon us, let's talk about that
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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.
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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...
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Forgotten Celebrity Scandals
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.
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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.
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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?
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Soap
We’re back from break, and boy have we had time form some opinions on soap.
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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...
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CO Archive: GOOP Products
Got $755 to drop on a pot? Then have we got a show for you.
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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
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Saucy Limericks
Valentine’s Day is upon us and if you’re looking for tips to spice things up, please don’t look to our latest ep for inspiration. If you want to laugh at poems about genitals though, you’re in the right place.
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Fictional US Presidents
It’s 2020 and the next presidential election is on everyone’s…much like it has been since 2016. Join us as we take a look back at some of the most notable administrations that never could’ve been, but only because they were fictional.
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Absurd Weight Loss Solutions
As a new decade dawns, some of you may be looking for ways to follow through on weight-loss resolutions. Here are some things to avoid.
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OM Holiday Spectacular 2019
The Holidays are upon us once again, and to celebrate, all your favorite Outrageous Mechanisms shows have to come together to bring you 2019 Holiday Spectacular!
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Santa Dynasties
Santa cares for the children of the world but on our latest episode we’ll be taking a look at the ones he cares about the most…his own.
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Processional Thanksgiving Media
It’s Turkey Time folks, so sit on the couch and let the tryptophan take hold and join us as our favorite pieces of holiday media go by one after the other
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Home Shopping Screw-Ups
Looking for some holiday gift ideas? Don’t look here. Looking for a hilarious review of some of the greatest home shopping channel gaffes of all time? Do check out our latest episode.
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TV Horror Hosts
Spooky season continues as the Oracles take a look at some classic TV horror hosts.
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Traumatic Children's Movies
The spookiest time of the year is upon us and the Oracles are celebrating by gathering the entire Outrageous Mechanisms family together to talk about some of the films from our formative years that were made for kids but still creep us out as adults
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The Solar System
This time around, we’ll be taking on our biggest topic yet, the Solar System
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High School Short Stories
School’s back fools and it’s time to crack those books. Get a head start with the Oracles as we dig into some of the memorable pieces of literature from our days in the classroom
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Throwback to School Fashions
As summer ends and another school year dawns, we’ve decided to take a look back at the hot back-to-school looks of yesteryear. So bust out the poodle skirts, or the JNCO jeans — ideally with legs as wide as a poodle skirt — and join the Oracles as they look at all these looks.
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Hills We Will Die On
The Oracles love a good debate and understand that in many situations compromise is essential to success…but not all. Join us as we try to bring a bit of order to weird things we feel are worth fighting for in “Hills We Will Die On.”
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Oh the Places You'll Go
Stuck in a dead-end gig? Looking for your first real job? Feeling disheartened? Don’t fret friends, we’ve all been there, Oracles included! Join us on our latest episode as we examine and categorize some high, and low points from our own professional pasts.
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GOOP Products
Got $755 to drop on a pot? Then have we got a show for you.
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Hot Takes on Cool Treats: Ice Cream Truck Edition
Beat the heat with the Oracles as they take a look at some classic ice cream truck treats
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Pure Moods pt. 2
The epic journey concludes on Pure Moods, part 2
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Pure Moods pt. 1
Welcome summer with a CO Classic, Subversive Summer Reading
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CO Archives: Subversive Summer Reading
Welcome summer with a CO Classic, Subversive Summer Reading
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Potluck of Potlucks
Summer is upon us and with it summer potlucks. To celebrate, the Oracles are going meta with a potluck episode about potluck foods.
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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
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CO Archive: Great Lakes Tourist Traps
2 out of 3 Oracles are currently on vacation, so in the spirit of getting away from it all we figured we’d revisit one of our favorite eps, Great Lakes Tourist Traps
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Real Monuments to Fictional Characters
History is full of great figures who’ve made an impact on the lives of people, and public parks are full of statues made to honor them. While some of these heroic figures have earned their monuments through acts of great bravery, others simply pretended to jump over a shark on TV. Today, we’ll be...
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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...
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Second Sight
Categorical Oracle is entering its dirty thirties and to celebrate the Oracles are flipping the formula and taking a look back at what could’ve been by giving under-appreciated categories a second change.
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ep 29: Romance Novel Covers
The Oracle’s are back from their holiday hiatus! if that doesn’t get you excited then maybe these spicy romance novel covers will (wink wink)
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ep 28: B-List Christmas Specials
You know Frosty, and Rudolph, and A Claymation Christmas. The Miser Bros, Charlie Brown, and of the Grinch’s plan that was vicious. But do you recall, some of the least famous Christmas specials of all? No? Well don’t cry or pout, the Oracles are here to share their takes on some of the best, and...
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ep 27: Must Have Holiday Toys
Holiday episode season continues as the Oracles sort out the must have holiday toys of Andrew’s childhood
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ep 26: Weird Celebrity Diets
Did you go a little hard on the turkey and potatoes this Thanksgiving? Looking to shed some of that holiday weight and willing to take all of the joy out of your life? Well then why don’t sit back and join the Oracles as they take a crack at organizing some unique celebrity diets. If you’re...
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ep 25: Thanksgiving Potluck II - The Unthankful
Holiday traditions are important, so pull up a seat at the table and join the Oracles for our second annual Thanksgiving Potluck. This year’s theme, things we are NOT thankful for.
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ep 24: Haunted Objects
Hey, are you thinking about taking a picture of that creepy doll in the corner? BIG MISTAKE! instead of throwing your life away, how about you settle into your coziest non-cursed chair and join the Oracles as they sort out some the this episode’s topic, haunted objects.
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
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. Join them as they unpack lists full of people, places, or things and organize them from best to worst and everything in-between.
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