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The USF Oracle Sports Podcast - Soccer Midseason Review

The Oracle PodcastApr 02, 2021

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The USF Oracle Sports Podcast - Soccer Midseason Review

The USF Oracle Sports Podcast - Soccer Midseason Review

In this episode of the USF Oracle Sports Podcast, Oracle correspondents Leo Santos and Alberto Camargo take charge of the episode and discuss their thoughts on the men's and women's soccer teams at about the midway point of the season.

Apr 02, 202133:57
The USF Oracle Sports Podcast - RBLR Sports

The USF Oracle Sports Podcast - RBLR Sports

In this episode of the USF Oracle Sports Podcast, Francisco and Richard had the opportunity to sit down with Yurika and Musaab from RBLR Sports to discuss USF women's basketball and the upcoming NCAA tournament.

Mar 18, 202136:58
The USF Oracle Sports Podcast - Women's Basketball Title Reaction with Daniel Shelnutt

The USF Oracle Sports Podcast - Women's Basketball Title Reaction with Daniel Shelnutt

In this episode of The USF Oracle Sports Podcast, Francisco and Richard had the opportunity to discuss the accomplishments of the USF women's basketball team this season, and the future accomplishments that may await it in the coming AAC and NCAA tournaments with long-time USF women's basketball fan Daniel Shelnutt. Daniel is an academic advisor at the Zimmerman Mass Communications School at USF, and has been a fan of the Bulls since the early 2000s.
Mar 05, 202135:49
The USF Oracle Sports Podcast - Interview with Quinton Flowers

The USF Oracle Sports Podcast - Interview with Quinton Flowers

In this episode of The USF Oracle Sports Podcast, Francisco and Richard had the opportunity to interview one of the most accomplished USF football players of all time, Quinton Flowers. We were able to discuss his early time at USF, his teammates, the new Fan Controlled Football league he is a part of and more.

Feb 26, 202128:22
The USF Oracle News Podcast - USF President Steven Currall

The USF Oracle News Podcast - USF President Steven Currall

From consolidating all three campuses into one accredited university to leading USF during a global pandemic, Dr. Steven Currall had a challenging first year as USF's 7th president, to say the least. In this episode of The Oracle News Podcast, Editor in Chief Leda Alvim and Assistant News Editor Jorgelina Manna-Rea talk with Currall about his career in education as well as the experiences that helped shape the leader he is today.

Feb 19, 202137:37
The USF Oracle News Podcast - St. Pete Regional Chancellor Martin Tadlock

The USF Oracle News Podcast - St. Pete Regional Chancellor Martin Tadlock

On this week’s episode of the Oracle News Podcast, Leda and Audra looked back with Dr. Martin Tadlock, the regional chancellor of the USF St. Pete campus, on his career as an educator, from his time as a middle school teacher 40 years ago to now as he prepares to step down from his chancellor position to take on a new role within the College of Education at the St. Pete campus.

Feb 17, 202133:32
The USF Oracle Sports Podcast - Super Bowl Edition

The USF Oracle Sports Podcast - Super Bowl Edition

In this edition of the USF Oracle Sports Podcast one of our newest correspondents, Alberto, joins co-hosts Richard and Francisco to discuss this weekend's Super Bowl at Raymond James Stadium.

Feb 06, 202134:24
The USF Oracle News Podcast - Tampa Mayor Jane Castor

The USF Oracle News Podcast - Tampa Mayor Jane Castor

Who's ready for the Super Bowl LV in Tampa? Mayor Jane Castor surely is! On this week's episode of The Oracle News Podcast, Editor in Chief Leda Alvim and Assistant News Editor Jorgelina Manna-Rea talk with Castor about how the city of Tampa is preparing to host the Super Bowl on Feb. 7 as well as the COVID-19 pandemic.

Jan 29, 202127:29
The USF Oracle Sports Podcast - Basketball Midseason Review

The USF Oracle Sports Podcast - Basketball Midseason Review

Both basketball teams are about halfway through with the season. Enjoy this episode of Richard and Francisco discussing some of the more memorable moments and notable players from the season thus far.

Jan 23, 202142:05
The USF Oracle News Podcast - Radio Personality Scott Tavlin

The USF Oracle News Podcast - Radio Personality Scott Tavlin

Welcome back, Bulls! To kick off the first news podcast of the spring semester, radio personality Scott Tavlin talked with Editor in Chief Leda Alvim and Assistant News Editor Jorgelina Manna-Rea about how to stay positive and motivated despite the challenges as well as his rising career in radio. 

Jan 15, 202134:52
The USF Oracle News Podcast - Garin Flowers

The USF Oracle News Podcast - Garin Flowers

In this week's episode of The Oracle News Podcast, Jorgelina Manna-Rea and Lauren Pieper talk with USF alumnus and Emmy-nominated journalist Garin Flowers about his life and his experience on the latest season of the Bachelorette.

Dec 03, 202036:45
The USF Oracle Sports Podcast - Basketball Deep Dive

The USF Oracle Sports Podcast - Basketball Deep Dive

In this hour-long special edition of The Oracle Sports Pod on the eve of the 2020-21 college hoops szn, Nolan and Francisco analyze the ins and outs of both USF basketball teams. Who are the players to watch? What are the games to watch? Where do both teams end up?

Nov 25, 202058:22
The USF Oracle Sports Podcast - Memphis 34, USF 33 thoughts

The USF Oracle Sports Podcast - Memphis 34, USF 33 thoughts

USF had it. And then the Bulls gave it away. Nolan, Hannah and Richard pick apart USF's 1-point loss in Bluff City and how it might be a sign USF has turned a corner.

Nov 09, 202026:31
The USF Oracle News Podcast - J. Edwin Benton

The USF Oracle News Podcast - J. Edwin Benton

In this week’s episode of The Oracle News Podcast, Jorgelina Manna-Rea and Audra Nikolajski discuss with Dr. J. Edwin Benton how the presidential election might unfold.

Nov 06, 202046:14
The USF Oracle Opinion Podcast - Election Day Analysis

The USF Oracle Opinion Podcast - Election Day Analysis

In this week's episode of The Oracle Opinion Podcast, Tim, Teegan and Haley discuss with Dr. Thompson election results and share their analysis of Tuesday night.

Nov 05, 202041:30
The USF Oracle Sports Podcast - Bye Week Breakdown

The USF Oracle Sports Podcast - Bye Week Breakdown

Is USF football back on the right track after its bye week? Nolan, Hannah, Richard, Matthew and Trevor discuss what's going on behind the scenes as the final stretch of the season approaches.

Nov 02, 202031:03
The USF Oracle News Podcast - Hillsborough County Supervisor of Elections Craig Latimer

The USF Oracle News Podcast - Hillsborough County Supervisor of Elections Craig Latimer

With less than a week until Election Day, Hillsborough County Supervisor of Elections Craig Latimer talks to hosts Jorgelina Manna-Rea and Audra Nikolajski about the record-breaking early voting turnout around the county and the preparations for the final week of voting.

Oct 27, 202031:33
The USF Oracle Sports Podcast - Tulsa 42, USF 13 thoughts

The USF Oracle Sports Podcast - Tulsa 42, USF 13 thoughts

Tampa Bay sports teams are riding the ultimate high, but USF gets beaten down badly at home again. Nolan, Hannah and Richard break down the Bulls' big loss on prime-time TV.

Oct 25, 202024:18
The USF Oracle News Podcast - Activist Alaa Massri

The USF Oracle News Podcast - Activist Alaa Massri

In this week’s episode of The Oracle News Podcast, Leda Alvim and Jorgelina Manna-Rea talk to sophomore Alaa Massri about Our Power United, her experiences protesting over the summer as well as what drew her to become active in social justice issues.

Oct 20, 202030:59
The USF Oracle Sports Podcast - USF 37, Temple 39 thoughts

The USF Oracle Sports Podcast - USF 37, Temple 39 thoughts

Richard and Matthew break down USF's two-point loss in Philly and what it means for the Bulls going forward.

Oct 19, 202015:06
The USF Oracle Sports Podcast - East Carolina 44, USF 24 thoughts

The USF Oracle Sports Podcast - East Carolina 44, USF 24 thoughts

Arghh, the Bulls really walked the plank on this one. Nolan, Matthew, Richard and new guy Trevor break down the sinking of USF's ship in the Homecoming game.

Oct 11, 202026:49
The USF Oracle Opinion Podcast - Vice Presidential Debate

The USF Oracle Opinion Podcast - Vice Presidential Debate

Haley, Nick and Tim discuss their takeaways from Wednesday's vice presidential debate between Vice President Mike Pence and Sen. Kamala Harris (D-CA).

Oct 08, 202045:22
The USF Oracle Sports Podcast - Cincinnati 28, USF 7 thoughts

The USF Oracle Sports Podcast - Cincinnati 28, USF 7 thoughts

At least they scored in this one, right? Nolan, Hannah, Matthew and Richard chat about what went wrong and in USF's conference-opening loss. They also look at what's ahead and give a way-too-early evaluation of where the USF program is after three games under first-year head coach Jeff Scott.

Oct 05, 202034:09
The USF Oracle News Podcast - Executive Director of the Alumni Center Bill McCausland

The USF Oracle News Podcast - Executive Director of the Alumni Center Bill McCausland

In the first episode of The Oracle News Podcast, Leda and Jorgelina are joined by the Executive Director of the Alumni Center Bill McCausland to discuss how virtual platforms will impact this year's homecoming festivities.

Oct 04, 202027:51
The USF Oracle Sports Podcast - Herd of Thunder Director Dr. Marc Sosnowchik

The USF Oracle Sports Podcast - Herd of Thunder Director Dr. Marc Sosnowchik

Nolan and Hannah are really missing live bands at college football games, so we chatted with the director of the USF Herd of Thunder, Dr. Marc Sosnowchik, to learn how HOT is persisting and adapting in 2020.

Sep 30, 202028:02
The USF Oracle Sports Podcast - Notre Dame 52, USF 0 thoughts

The USF Oracle Sports Podcast - Notre Dame 52, USF 0 thoughts

Yikes. That's one word to use to describe this blowout. Nolan, Hannah, Matthew and Richard break down USF football's worst loss in program history and what it means for first-year head coach Jeff Scott going forward.

Sep 20, 202036:37
The USF Oracle Sports Podcast - Emma Humplik

The USF Oracle Sports Podcast - Emma Humplik

Nolan and Hannah are joined by viral high school softball sensation Emma Humplik to discuss how she committed to USF and what it's like to be the Dinger Queen.

Sep 17, 202022:02
The USF Oracle Sports Podcast - USF 27, The Citadel 6 thoughts

The USF Oracle Sports Podcast - USF 27, The Citadel 6 thoughts

How ya feeling, Bulls fans?! USF and Jeff Scott are 1-0, and pretty much everything went right for the Bulls in Week 1. In this episode, Nolan and Hannah break down all the Game 1 feels and dive into some stats and what they mean going forward. 

Sep 13, 202022:22
The USF Oracle Sports Podcast - Football Edition

The USF Oracle Sports Podcast - Football Edition

Nolan, Hannah and Francisco break down all 11 of USF football's 2020 opponents.

Sep 08, 202034:20
The USF Oracle Sports Podcast - Welcome Back with USF women's golf coach Erika Brennan
Aug 23, 202039:08