Best William Oates Podcasts (2025)

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Edwidge Danticat Reads Zadie Smith 44:06

2d ago44:06

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Edwidge Danticat joins Deborah Treisman to read and discuss “Two Men Arrive in a Village,” by Zadie Smith, which was published in The New Yorker in 2016. Danticat, a MacArthur Fellow and a winner of the Vilcek Prize in Literature, has published six books of fiction, including “Breath, Eyes, Memory,” “The Farming of Bones,” “Claire of the Sea Light,…

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S22,E03: 05/26/25 (COMEDY! Weird Al Yankovic, Flight of the Conchords, Garfunkel and Oates, Lemon Sisters, Lonely Island, Asylum Street Spankers, Monty Python, Wynonie Harris, Muppets, Bo Burnham, Tim ... 1:04:26

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SEASON 22 EPISODE 3 SPECIAL "COMEDY MUSIC" EPISODE! The Check's in the Mail - "Weird Al" Yankovic Foux Du Fafa - Flight of the Conchords Carol Brown - Flight of the Conchords You Don't Have to Be a Prostitute - Flight of the Conchords Pregnant Women are Smug - Garfunkel and Oates 29 / 31 - Garfunkel and Oates In My Country - The Lemon Sisters Natal…

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Yiyun Li Reads William Trevor 1:11:01

1M ago1:11:01

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Yiyun Li joins Deborah Treisman to read and discuss “The Piano Tuner’s Wives,” by William Trevor, which was published in The New Yorker in 1995. Li has published eight books of fiction, including the novels “Must I Go” and “Book of Goose,” a winner of the PEN/Faulkner Award for Fiction, and the story collection “Wednesday’s Child,” which was a fina…

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S22,E01: 04/28/25 (Foamboy, Zack Keim, Panda Bear, The Innocence Mission, Dyan, Dean Wareham, cagedancr.) 50:09

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Season 22 Episode 2 Edibles - Foamboy Washington DC - Zack Keim Better Days - Zack Keim Praise - Panda Bear Ends Meet - Panda Bear Midwinter Swimmers - The Innocence Mission John Williams - The Innocence Mission Pray to Me - Dyan What Fiction Is For - Dyan You Were the Ones I Had to Betray - Dean Wareham The Cloud is Coming - Dean Wareham Fine Day …

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Another Man's Snot ft. Nick Carter 1:01:22

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This week's bad boys include Julia's snotty snafu, Zoë's Sully situation and a Mr. Update your Gal on Nick Carter, Billy Ray Cyrus, and Jeff Bezos's Space Ladies. Plus, some exciting predictions!By Julia Davidovich & Zoë Klar

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Oat Milk Strokeachino ft. Joe Gatto 54:06

2M ago54:06

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This week's bad boys include Julia's sucky stye, Zoë's no-fun fungus, and a Mr. Prank Your Gal, Joe Gatto of the Impractical Jokers. CW: Sexual assault Resources for survivors and victims of sexual assault can be found at rainn.orgBy Julia Davidovich & Zoë Klar

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David Wright Faladé Reads Madeleine Thien 1:16:54

2M ago1:16:54

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David Wright Faladé joins Deborah Treisman to read and discuss “Lu, Reshaping,” by Madeleine Thien, which was published in The New Yorker in 2021. Falade is the author of the novels “Black Cloud Rising” and “The New Internationals,” and the nonfiction work “Fire on the Beach: Recovering the Lost Story of Richard Etheridge and the Pea Island Lifesav…

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Season 6: Episode 5 Brandon Rawls, Trip White, and Chase Pinkston 50:36

2M ago50:36

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This episode with Cowboy Football is a great way to get to know these players and take a look into their football careers thus far. It's one of the funniest episodes yet, so sit back and enjoy the show. Instagram: Brandon Rawls: b.rawls4 Trip White: tripsocold Chase Pinkston: chasepinkstonn Support the show…

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Oscar Watch 2035 ft. Alec Baldwin 54:47

2M ago54:47

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This week's bad boys include Julia's hiking hooters, Zoë's cement lament and a Mr. Update Your Gal on Alec Baldwin, Justin Baldoni, Jeff Bezos, The Pope, and of course Wes Scantlin on Puddle of Mudd.By Julia Davidovich & Zoë Klar

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Guac in the Hole ft. Free Wendy Williams 1:04:22

3M ago1:04:22

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This week's bad boys include Julia's hiking hollerer, Zoë's freaky leaky and a Mr. Free Your Gal, Wendy Williams.By Julia Davidovich & Zoë Klar

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Season 6: Episode 4 Trent Holland, Jamison Mejia, and Landyn Cleveland 30:13

3M ago30:13

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In episode four, we sit down with cowboy football players Trent, Jamison, and Cleveland to learn how their football career led them to OSU and what it takes to be a determined player. Enjoy this episode from Brand Squad, and Go Pokes! Support the showBy Brand Squad Podcast

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Soggy Breakdown ft. Roman Polanski 1:01:25

3M ago1:01:25

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This week's bad boys include Julia's landlord letdown, Zoë's soggy breakdown and a Mr. Flee your Gal Roman "Romo Polo" Polanski. CW: Sexual assault Resources for survivors and victims of sexual assault can be found at rainn.orgBy Julia Davidovich & Zoë Klar

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Season 6: Episode 3 Tre Griffiths, David Kabongo, Jonathan Agumadu 47:49

3M ago47:49

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In this episode, Brand Squad Podcast has a Q&A with more Cowboy Football players to discuss their journey to OSU and their football career. This episode is filled with many great questions that will give or viewers a good laugh. Enjoy the show, and as always, Go Pokes! Support the show

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Paul Theroux Reads V. S. Pritchett 1:05:25

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Paul Theroux joins Deborah Treisman to read and discuss “The Necklace,” by V. S. Pritchett, which was published in The New Yorker in 1958. Theroux’s nonfiction books include “The Great Railway Bazaar” and “On the Plain of Snakes: A Mexican Journey.” A winner of the James Tait Black Award and the Whitbread Prize, he has published thirty-nine books o…

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Open Relationship Face ft. Pope Francis 57:23

3M ago57:23

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This week's bad boys include Julia's raccoon rendezvous, Zoë's NOT CHILL chilaquiles and a Mr. Update Your Gal on Pope Francis, Kid Rock duh, Elon Musk and Diddy.By Julia Davidovich & Zoë Klar

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Legged Robotics with Prof. Jonathan Clark 1:24:48

3M ago1:24:48

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I hope you enjoy my conversation with Prof. Jonathan Clark. He's an expert in developing some of the fastest legged robotic systems that can navigate various complex terrains including climbing and amphibious terrains.By William Oates

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Season 6: Episode 2 Armstrong Nnodim, Jacobi Oliphant Jr., and Jermey Cook 46:22

3M ago46:22

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In this episode, Cowboy Football players Armstrong Nnodim, Jacobi Oliphant Jr., and Jermey Cook answer a Q&A from brand squad members and teammates. We get an inside look into their football careers and see their funny personalities. Sit back and enjoy! Instagram: Armstrong Nnodim: strongnno Jacob Oliphant Jr: jacobi_oliphant.7 Jeremy Cook: cook5ee…

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Coconut Shrimp Fanta ft. Kid Rock 59:34

3M ago59:34

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This week's bad boys include Julia's Kroog Puss, Zoë's haunted ep blues and a Mr. Update Your Gal on Kid Rock, Elon Musk, Armie Hammer, and Jay-Z.By Julia Davidovich & Zoë Klar

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Season 6: Episode 1 Iman Oates, Jaleel Johnson, and Chandavian Bradley 46:22

4M ago46:22

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Cowboy Football athletes Iman, Jaleel, and Chandavian sit down for a Q&A to discuss their football careers and interact with fans. Enjoy this fun-filled episode and Go Pokes! Support the show

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HAUNTED EPISODE: Horse Benedict 53:33

4M ago53:33

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CAUTION: AUDIO IS HAUNTED This week's bad boys include Julia's toesy woesies, Zoë's egg fatigue and a Mr. Update Your Gal on Justin Baldoni/Blake Lively, Kanye West, and Dr. Phil's house.By Julia Davidovich & Zoë Klar

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Barrister Merkin ft. Justin Baldoni 56:04

4M ago56:04

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This week's bad boys include... what? Julia and Zoë BOTH had perfect weeks?! And a Mr. Sue Your Gal if your Gal is Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds, Justin Baldoni.By Julia Davidovich & Zoë Klar

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Anne Enright Reads John McGahern 1:07:34

4M ago1:07:34

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Anne Enright joins Deborah Treisman to read and discuss “Sierra Leone,” by John McGahern, which was published in The New Yorker in 1977. Enright, a winner of the Carnegie Medal for Excellence in Fiction and the Man Booker Prize, among others, has published eleven books of fiction, including the story collection “Yesterday’s Weather” and the novels …

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It’s Not Daddy Behavior ft. Billy Ray Cyrus 1:03:54

4M ago1:03:54

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This week's bad boys include Julia's yeasty success, Zoë's tripadoodledo and a Mr. Update Your Gal on Billy Ray Cyrus, Mel Gibson, Elon Musk, and of course Ryan Anderson.By Julia Davidovich & Zoë Klar

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Woodstock ’99 Except Inside ft. Neil Gaiman 1:02:13

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This week's bad boys include Julia and Zoë's fire updates and Mr. Sandman your Gal, Neil Gaiman. CW: Sexual assault Resources for survivors and victims of sexual assault can be found at rainn.orgBy Julia Davidovich & Zoë Klar

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Hooked on Silica ft. Elisabeth Finch 1:02:45

5M ago1:02:45

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This week's bad boys include Julia's downstairs debacle, Zoë's hosting hogwash and a Mrs. Lie About Cancer your Gal, Grey's Anatomy writer Elisabeth R. Finch.By Julia Davidovich & Zoë Klar

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Jennifer Egan Reads Margaret Atwood 1:07:24

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Jennifer Egan joins Deborah Treisman to read and discuss “Kat,” by Margaret Atwood, which was published in The New Yorker in 1990. Egan’s books of fiction include “The Keep,” “A Visit from the Goon Squad,” “Manhattan Beach,” and “The Candy House.” She is a winner of the National Book Critics Circle Award, the Pulitzer Prize, and the Andrew Carnegie…

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2024 Bad Boy Blitz!! 1:10:39

5M ago1:10:39

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It's our annual Bad Boy Blitz with tried and true categories like Worst Dad, Divorce of the Year, and of course the Bad Boy of 2024! Plus some new categories including Worst Mom, Best DUI and Best Cancer (not the astrological sign)!By Julia Davidovich & Zoë Klar

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I See Loser Qualities ft. Jay-Z 1:03:15

6M ago1:03:15

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This week's bad boys include Julia's icky Ikea, Zoë's white elephant woes, and a Mr. Empire State of Mind Your Gal, Jay-Z. CW: Sexual assault Resources for survivors and victims of sexual assault can be found at rainn.orgBy Julia Davidovich & Zoë Klar

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Entrepreneurship in academia with Prof. Mark Sheplak 1:43:21

6M ago1:43:21

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I had a great conversation with a good friend, Prof. Mark Sheplak, from the University of Florida. As a Professor in both Electrical & Computer Engineering and Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering at the University of Florida, he is an expert in the field of MEMS sensing. I learned a lot about how he has transitioned research out of the laboratory an…

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Salmon Hats are Back ft. Joe Francis (Girls Gone Wild) 58:12

6M ago58:12

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This week's bad boys include Julia's acid reflux angst, Zoë's car catastrophe and a Mr. Film Your Gal Joe Francis of Girls Gone Wild. CW: Sexual assault Resources for survivors and victims of sexual assault can be found at rainn.orgBy Julia Davidovich & Zoë Klar

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Season 5: Episode 6 Anna Gret Asi and Rylee Langerman 21:48

6M ago21:48

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In this episode, Cowgirl Basketball players Anna Gret and Rylee share the words of wisdom they've learned throughout their journey at OSU. Be sure to enjoy this week's episode! Support the showBy Brand Squad Podcast

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Ayşegül Savaş Reads Tessa Hadley 1:24:40

6M ago1:24:40

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Ayşegül Savaş joins Deborah Treisman to discuss “An Abduction,” by Tessa Hadley, which was published in The New Yorker in 2012. Savaş has published three novels, “Walking on the Ceiling,” “White on White,” and “The Anthropologists,” and one nonfiction book, “The Wilderness,” an essay and memoir about the first forty days of motherhood. A collection…

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Season 5: Episode 5 Kalen Goodman and Madisyn Jackson 27:29

6M ago27:29

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In this episode, Track and Field cowgirls Kalen Goodman and Madisyn Jackson take a seat for a Q&A. This episode shares some insights on how their careers in Track and Field began and what led them to OSU. Be sure to sit down and enjoy this episode! Support the showBy Brand Squad Podcast

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Hardcore Koosh ft. Robert F. Kennedy Jr. 59:02

6M ago59:02

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This week's bad boys include Julia's nasty knees, Zoë's coocoo cookies and a Mr. Raw Milk your Gal Robert F. Kennedy Jr.By Julia Davidovich & Zoë Klar

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