Episode 101: Pranks

Episode 101: Pranks

July 14, 2026 · 17 min

About this episode

This episode explores college pranks and traditions at Oklahoma State University, examining the fine line between harmless fun and potential harm.

College pranks, traditions, and wild experiences in general are often formative for undergrads attending university. Here at Oklahoma State, that is no different. However, while some see these experiences as fun and light hearted, others may see them as dangerous, wrong, and outright illegal. From stories about giving roommates way too much mail to being a firsthand witness of streaking nights on the strip, and even retellings of an infamous panty raid, this month we will be exploring pranks and traditions from an OSU perspective. Beyond enjoying the fun of the seemingly universal prank experience for college students, we will be examining how some college experiences blur the line between harmless fun and real harm, with different perspectives representing that tension. Interviews featured in this episode include: Oral history interview with Ken Mitchell Oral history interview with Bill Dragoo Oral history interview with Bill Kosanke Oral history interview with Mary Jane Stanford Oral history interview with Joni Bomar Music credits Comedy Cartoon Funny Background Music by STAROSTIN https://pixabay.com/music/comedy-comedy-cartoon-funny-background-music-492540/ Sneaky Curious…

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