Niagara's Watercooler Podcast

Shenanigans Episode 92: Cooling Off With a Rocket Pop

We learned this week that Vinnie's newest favorite beer has won awards, and we were unaware there was a Razzies for Beer. Beware of clown brawls during your cruise this fall, and why are they trying to move Halloween? Vinnie gives us more insight on life in the military, and asks for a tank tracked Segway. We learn about the Birds and the Bees, and we want...no, demand... a Pigs in Space Movie. Of course the disaster that is an Area 51 raid is still in the news as well as that equally disastrous Woodstock50 festival. NSFW

Cast: Craig, Rich, Walden, Vinnie

Running Time: 89 minutes

 

The Dads Must Be Crazy Ep. 11: Playdates and Guy Trips

We are on location this week from Howie's super secret lair. Think of it as possibly a playdate, because that was the subject this week after Craig extolled the virtues of reading rather than watching television and movies. We talked about our dislike of the word "playdate" and then talked about what our childhoods were like when it came to playing with friends. Of course, we strayed from the topic and went off in other directions. In the end, we decided that we should take a guys trip. We're looking for suggestions. You can send them to niagaraswatercooler@gmail.com.

Cast: Craig, Bobby, Howie

Running Time: 76 Minutes

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Thanks to Scott Leffler for the intro. 

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Shenanigans Episode 91: Are You An Apple or PC??

Another week, another WNY staple for Vinnie to try. This time it was a delicious double cheeseburger from Reid's. We're trying to put together a list WNY things that we can make him try. Bud Lite decided to not sponsor the Area 51 raid, but will give free beer to any aliens who come out of there. I wonder where they'll get the beer? Elon Musk wants to interface brains and computers, and Craig has decided that he really didn't fling anyone that bird. He was just hacked. Looking for a new couch for the mancave? How about some free ones from a strip club? Four Loko has some special, new cans that will make you look at your refreshments in new, amazing ways. NSFW.

Cast: Craig, Walden, Rich, Vinnie

Running time: 87 minutes

Logo designed by Amanda Hodge

The Dads Must Be Crazy Ep. 10: The Neverending Story

We were supposed to talk about more pop culture and how our perception of it has changed since we became parents. Instead, we spend a good deal of time talking about raising kids in particular religions. Howie has an interesting situation between his religion and his wife's, and how it affects his children. Our kids, who used to listen to the same music as we do, have started to branch into their own musical tastes. They don't always jibe with ours.

Cast: Craig, Bobby, Howie

Running Time: 58 minutes

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Thanks to Scott Leffler for the intro. 

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Shenanigans Episode 90: Use Bigger Words, Little Man

The foursome is back this week, and boy, do we initiate Vinnie into some serious Western New York coming of age traditions. That's right, he finally had his first Genny Cream Ale. It's an interesting taste test for sure. Walden joins in on the fun. Now, they're ready to storm Area 51. Vinnie tells us that DQ is a Texas staple and Walden is impressed with the Slurpee Baby. Meanwhile, there are some angry meth gators and angrier little men buying bagels. NSFW.

This week's Website of the Week is very close to us as it deals with a school friend of Craig and Rich. The link to the GoFundMe page for Curt Bobzien. Please take some time, make a donation. Send him well wishes. Curt's Courageous Cause

Cast: Craig, Rich, Walden, Vinnie

Running Time: 77 minutes

Logos designed by Amanda Hodge

The Dads Must Be Crazy Ep. 9: Pop Culture Father Figures

We start off this week by making a little fun of Craig with his new blood pressure medications. But it's fair play when Howie, who is the youngest, tells us he's been on them for several years. Then we move into the meat of the episode. Who are some of the fathers from television shows from our youth and from today who made great father figures? Who had messages to help their children become better people? We revisit some of our favorite shows from our youth as we ponder the subject. 

Cast: Craig, Bobby, Howie

Running Time: 55 Minutes

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Thanks to Scott Leffler for the intro. 

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Shenanigans Episode 89: We Want Terry Crews For King Triton

We are down to a trio this week as Vinnie bailed in favor of family -- a valid excuse. And Howie...well... Anyway, this week we talk about the filming of A Quiet Place 2 in our backyard and Craig's issues with Ticketmaster. After Donald Trump's gaffe about airports, we brought back a bit from over two years ago when George and Craig talked about "One By Air." We talk about idiots licking ice cream at Walmart and all their moronic copycats. Speaking of Walmart, there could be a whole new line of special toys coming your way. Walden had a hand dryer dilemma. NSFW

Cast: Craig, Rich, Walden

Running Time: 86 Minutes

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The Dads Must Be Crazy Ep 8: Happy Birthday It's A Party

Happy birthday, Howie. Yes, it's his birthday and he's still not 40 yet. We talk about birthday parties when we were kids, and whether we really ever had any. Then we talk about what we do for our kids on their birthdays. These parties have changed quite a bit over the years. The debate over whether to give the guests gifts or not comes up. 

Cast: Craig, Bobby, Howie

Running Time: 53 minutes

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Thanks to Scott Leffler for the intro. 

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Shenanigans Episode 88: There's No Spooning in Shenanigans

Happy Bobby Bonilla Day! Yes, the day we recorded this was that infamous baseball holiday, which we will still be able to observe for the next seven years, or really as long as the Mets continue to be a (barely) functioning team. We talk nice about Gronk, worried for his health as various news outlets are claiming he's wasting away. Vinnie went to his very first concert, and there is an update on meth squirrel. Apparently, there is a men's cuddling group in Pennsylvania and a woman now eats air to stay healthy. Meanwhile, there is nothing strange happening at the Denver Airport. You saw nothing. You heard nothing.

Cast: Craig, Walden, Rich, and Vinnie

Running Time: 77 Minutes

 

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The Dads Must Be Crazy Ep. 7: Man Caves & Escape Routes

In our newest Dads episode, we talk about man caves and some of the things we do or where we go when we need a little break from all the action. Of course, with Howie, we go a little off the rails, but we stick fairly close to the topic at hand. Sometimes, the man cave is less of a space and more of a hobby for us. 

Cast: Craig, Howie, Bobby

Running Time: 53 minutes

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Thanks to Scott Leffler for the intro. 

Intro and outro music provided by incompetech.com Our theme music is “Retro Future Clean” by Kevin MacLeod. Licensed under Creative Commons: by Attribution 3.0 license