February 6, 2020 14 rustlernews.com
by Anthony Matury, staff writer
Random Opinions (on) Random Things
Do you consider Valentine’s Day a legit holiday?
How does V-Day make you feel?
Worst V-Day candy? “Dum-Dums because you’re calling them a Dum-Dum.” Taylor Bogden, 11
“No, because I don’t celebrate it” Shenaysha Duchesne, 12
“Chocolate covered cherries. They’re gross.” Kimberlin Manby, 12
“No, it’s about selling stuff to make you feel better.” Barbara Wahoski, 11
“Candy Hearts because they taste like paper to me.” William O’Neal, 9
“Yes, because stores decorate for it, they sell candy, so it’s a holiday.” Dawson Williams, 10 “Yes, because it’s about love, and I think love deserves a holiday.” Christian Kasuske, 10
“I don’t really care about it.” Tanner Mullins, 12 “I don’t take it into account.” Adonai Gray, 11 “I think it’s fun because it’s a day you show someone you love them.” Kaylie Carr, 9 “I think it be can cute, but it shouldn’t be the only day to show affection to your significant other.” Tess Halverson, 12
Worst Valentine’s Day experience? “Not getting asked at all.” Logan Ruegsegger, 9
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Top 5 Podcasts
“In middle school, this guy that liked me got me Valentine’s and I didn’t like him back.” Korionna Janicke, 11
“I fell on someone at a Valentine’s Day party and spilled candy, chili, and punch.” Sanae Richie, 10
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“No girlfriend.” Tristen Knick, 9
The Dropout
Do you love scammers? Are you fascinated by the machinations of Silicon Valley entrepreneurs? Do you enjoy the specifics of medical technology testing? If so, THIS podcast is for you. Telling the story of Stanford-dropout-turned-CEO-turnedindicted-felon Elizabeth Holmes, this riveting story of fraud, manipulation, and corporate intrigue is impeccably crafted by ABC News. The book “Bad Blood,” by John Carreyrou, is similarly excellent and serves as a perfect companion to the podcast.
The Dream
Do you still love scammers? Are you constantly dodging shady Facebook posts from distant cousins inviting you to “be your own boss” and “recruit friends to work for Company X”? The Dream tells the story of such Facebook posts. Detailing the pervasive hold that “Multi-level marketing companies (MLMs),” or as a like to call them--pyramid schemes--have over millions of people, this series is somehow gripping of all senses and rises to the upper echelon of what a podcast can achieve.
Top 5
To Live and Die in LA True Crime fans, finally something for you! I must confess I’ve struggled to get into true crime, but the sun-washed facade of influencers and Los Angeles drew me into the haunting story of the disappearance of European model Adea Shabani. Urgent and well-crafted, To Live and Die in LA twists to an indelible resolution.
Karstcast Moviecast
I love movies, and so do hosts Karsten Runquist and Jeff Borislow. This weekly podcast, created by popular YouTuber Runquist, is laid back to the point that the listener feels as though they are sitting, drinking iced coffee with the two hosts in their apartment. The pair review any film they feel like, from critical indie horror like “Midsommar” to forgotten 2000’s animated films like “Osmosis Jones.” The conversations range far and wide and offer truly all perspectives on film.
Stampede Speaks
Last, but by NO MEANS least, is the Stampede’s own production. Of course this was making the list! Did you not think I would plug my own podcast? So far this school year we’ve covered South Pacific, the rich tapestry of Halloween opinions from the Stampede staff, and CMR’s resident culture critics’ favorite music and movies of the 2010s. Check it out! by Quinn Soltesz, audio editor
