Niagara's Watercooler Podcast

Buzz Words Episode 3: The Infinite Sadness of Small Appliances

In Episode 4 of Buzz Words, Scott, Howie, and Craig discuss The Infinite Sadness of Small Appliances by Glenn Dixon. This one will hit you in the feels, both teary and angry. In a cross between the Brave Little Toaster, 1984, and a slew of other books, this novel, while short, packs a lot of punch. And makes you think. The future is almost here. Are we ready for it? Listen and find out what we thought of this book.

Cast: Scott, Howie, Craig

Running Time: 45 minutes

Intro and Outro music: "Whiskey on the Mississippi" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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The views, information or opinions expressed on the podcast are solely the views of the individuals involved and do not represent the views of Niagara's Watercooler or anyone associated. Where guests appear on the podcast, the views expressed by such guests are solely their own. 

Buzz Words Episode 3: After the Fall With Edward Ashton

Episode 3 of Buzz Words features our first interview with an author. Edward Ashton, author of Mickey 7 (which was the inspiration for the Movie Mickey 17, starring Robert Pattinson), Antimatter Blues, The Fourth Consort, and After the Falls, joins us to talk about his latest book, After the Fall. We are grateful to Edward for taking time out of his day to speak with us. We also plan our next reading adventure, which will be coming out soon.

Cast: Scott, Howie, Craig

Guest: Edward Ashton

Running Time: 67 minutes

Intro and Outro music: "Whiskey on the Mississippi" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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The views, information or opinions expressed on the podcast are solely the views of the individuals involved and do not represent the views of Niagara's Watercooler or anyone associated. Where guests appear on the podcast, the views expressed by such guests are solely their own. 

Buzz Words Episode 2: Ranking the Classics

Our second episode is all about the classics. What makes a classic, and where do they rank? There is a lot of dissention with the placement of some of the books. None of us agree on all of them. There were even books we didn't know, which is rare. What were some of the omissions from the lists? Listen and find out where your favorite classic ranks.

Cast: Scott, Howie, Craig

Running Time: 80 Minutes

Intro and Outro music: "Whiskey on the Mississippi" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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The views, information or opinions expressed on the podcast are solely the views of the individuals involved and do not represent the views of Niagara's Watercooler or anyone associated. Where guests appear on the podcast, the views expressed by such guests are solely their own. 

 

 

Buzz Words Episode 1: In the Beginning There Was Chaos

We're back with an all-new podcast. We present to you...Buzz Words...a podcast that talks about books and reading while we sip on some of our favorite libations. It's our first episode and we are all over the place as we try to find our voices for this new endeavor. We talk about how and what we read in today's modern world. The three of us all have quite different approaches to reading. We have some cool ideas for the future, including having authors on the show.

The first book we'll be reading is: "After the Fall" by Edward Ashton.

Read along and join us when we sit down with Edward Ashton to discuss his latest creation in about a month.

Cast: Scott, Howie, Craig
Running Time: 67 Minutes

Intro and Outro music: "Whiskey on the Mississippi" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License
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The views, information or opinions expressed on the podcast are solely the views of the individuals involved and do not represent the views of Niagara's Watercooler or anyone associated. Where guests appear on the podcast, the views expressed by such guests are solely their own. 

 

Canal Sharks Episode 3: Free Parking Is Not Always Free

The Rise And Fall Of Miss Vivi LaVienne. The Neener Neener card. Physical therapy for ED sounds fun. Are you Team Alan or Team "Instigate Kyle"?

Cast: Rich, Skip, Alan, Kyle

The views, information or opinions expressed on the podcast are solely the views of the individuals involved and do not represent the views of Niagara's Watercooler or anyone associated. Where guests appear on the podcast, the views expressed by such guests are solely their own. 

Canal Sharks Episode 2: What Happened to Scott Baculum?

Canal Sharks Episode 2 is here. Rich doesn't send me a synopsis, so I blatantly steal it from his YouTube Channel. 

Cast: Rich, Skip, Kyle

 

The views, information or opinions expressed on the podcast are solely the views of the individuals involved and do not represent the views of Niagara's Watercooler or anyone associated. Where guests appear on the podcast, the views expressed by such guests are solely their own. 

Canal Sharks Episode 1: My Poop in a Box

Bills talk. Fat Bear Week is not what you might think, Kyle. The Scooby-Doo Mysteries still hold a surprise for Skip. Number 2 pencils are gross.

Cast: Skip, Kyle, Rich

The views, information or opinions expressed on the podcast are solely the views of the individuals involved and do not represent the views of Niagara's Watercooler or anyone associated. Where guests appear on the podcast, the views expressed by such guests are solely their own. 

Shenanigans Episode 366: Armstrong, and Other Associated Conspiracies

Shenanigans is back for the month of July, and now, there are enough episodes to listen to us every day of the year. Even Leap Years! We have a new guy sitting in for his first show, and he brought the one-liners and quips. It was the anniversary of the moon landing on the day we recorded, so of course we had to talk about conspiracies surrounding it. We talk a little bit about Old Fort Niagara and knighthoods. Someone wore a wetsuit recently and it turned out exactly how you'd expect it to. Continuing in the conspiracy vein, we also talk about UFO. Disney has a new dating app that could be closely related to a new Hostess promotion. As always, we are adult conversation and should be listened to with that in mind.

Cast: Craig, Rich, Allyn, Will

Running Time: 84 minutes

Logos designed by Amanda Hodge

Intro music "Break It Down" by Ikoliks, courtesy of artlist.io

Shenanigans Episode 365: Well That's All Fine and Dandle

In Shenanigans for June, we have some new guests, with Rich and Craig being joined by Dave and CC. It was just Father's Day, so Dave, Rich, and Craig talk a bit about that. It's been 31 years since the slow chase of OJ in LA. In honor of that, we talk about how much we can blame OJ for, including the slow roll bicycle rides around towns. We bet they don't even know it. AI will someday be "reality" and that is scary. What if we made old history events into steampunk versions. Ozzy DNA will survive the end of the world, but only if you collect all 24 cans. As always, we are adult humor. You probably shouldn't listen to us at work.

Cast: Craig, Rich, Dave, CC

Running Time: 71 Minutes

Logos designed by Amanda Hodge

Intro music "Break It Down" by Ikoliks, courtesy of artlist.io

Shenanigans Episode 364: Broken Chairs Spare No Tales

Guess who's back? Back again? It's Shenanigans, the show that never ends. After a 6-month hiatus, we are back to recording, but things will be a bit different. Once a month rather than every week, at least to start. Less crass, more friendly to the average listener. We had a couple of new guys join in, and they were a bit nervous. Give them some time, and they will be in full swing. This week, we talked about the MLB bans lifted for Pete Rose and the Black Sox. Are all Kevin Costner movies terrible? Private Benjamin was a movie favorite back in the 80s when HBO played only two movies on loop for a month. We start out with a heartfelt message from the Great Beyond by our co-founder, George. While we are cleaner than normal, you might not want to listen at work. 

Cast: Craig, Rich, Allyn, Tim, Jim

Running Time: 61 minutes

Logos designed by Amanda Hodge

Intro music "Break It Down" by Ikoliks, courtesy of artlist.io