Episode 096—Chasing Waterfalls (feat. Alex DiVirgilio)
It's the season 6 finale and that calls for our signature silly finale tradition of a waterfall episode...although this time our comedy guest, Alex DiVirgilio, took that extra literally. That's right, join us for a barrel of laughs as we discuss the history of Niagara Falls!
More on Alex
Alex DiVirgilio is an improviser, musician and shaper of young minds. He's trained and performed on comedy stages all across Chicago and is 1/2 of a spooky, cryptid comedy band called the Van HellStrings. He's also got a very cute dog and Cass and Nat are constantly vying for his love...Alex's...not Dodger's...well...both.
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SOURCES:
“125th Anniversary of Nikola Tesla's Visit to Niagara Falls.” Tesla Science Center at Wardenclyffe, 19 July 2021, https://teslasciencecenter.org/announcements/tesla-niagara/.
Kleiman, Jordan. “Love Canal: A Brief History.” SUNY Geneseo, https://www.geneseo.edu/history/love_canal_history.
“Niagara Parks Power Station: Nikola Tesla's Contributions.” Niagara Parks, https://www.niagaraparks.com/tesla.
“Nikola Tesla's Legend Lives on in Niagara Falls.” Tesla Memorial Society of New York, https://www.teslasociety.com/niagarafalls_tesla.htm.
Prohaska, Thomas J. “N. Tonawanda Landfill Neighbors Threaten $1 Billion Suit against Wheatfield.” Buffalo News, 3 Aug. 2020, https://buffalonews.com/lifestyles/health-med-fit/n-tonawanda-landfill-neighbors-threaten-1-billion-suit-against-wheatfield/article_115dc95b-3e23-5f1f-84a7-4d75dde3f2aa.html.
“Tesla - Master of Lightning: Harnessing Niagara.” PBS, Public Broadcasting Service, https://www.pbs.org/tesla/ll/ll_niagara.html.
Thompson, Megan, et al. “Residents Say Love Canal Chemicals Continue to Make Them Sick.” PBS, Public Broadcasting Service, 5 Aug. 2018, https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/residents-say-love-canal-chemicals-continue-to-make-them-sick.
CREDITS: Original Theme: Garreth Spinn
Original Art: Sarah Cruz
Animations: The Banditry Co.
SPONSORS: This season of Shared History is sponsored by Herbiery, BatesMeron Sweet Design & The Banditry Co.