Best Niagara Company Podcasts (2024)

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Harry Lewis Kramer: The Ad Man Who Marketed Medicine As Candy 28:09

3m ago28:09

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In the mid-1890s, Harry Kramer’s Sterling Remedy Co. introduced a product called, Cascarets Candy Cathartic. Cascarets were just laxatives, but the product blew away the competition. And a lot of that had to do with how it was marketed (a stroke of brilliance): Harry advertised the product as candy – and historians believe he may have been the firs…

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Crazy Gringos 44:56

1d ago44:56

44:56

Schick and Nick continue to celebrate Steve Sipple. Expiration dates on food. A Cubs executive makes a show reference. Jace LaViolette channels his inner Matt Rhule. How we verbalize on-hold music. Nick saw Greg McDermott. The Huskers lose their defensive backs coach. Because he's my Butler! Schick's kids are hooked on Seinfeld. Classic scene from …

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Episode 143 - Geekin' ain't easy in Canada - a Geek Boutique podcast 1:19:09

1h ago1:19:09

1:19:09

This week on the Geek Boutique podcast, we celebrate Canada Day by looking at what it means to be a Geek in Canada! Tune-in as we explore the true north's geek scene! From convention guests to TV shows, actors to getting specifics goods and products, we uncover the uniquely Canadian quirks and passions that define geek culture across the maple leaf…

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Episode 142 - The Wonderfull Cosplay Chaos - a Geek Boutique podcast 1:30:58

5d ago1:30:58

1:30:58

This week on the Geek Boutique podcast, we sit down with none other then Chantal (@mizzchantalcosplay) and Nada (@ngcctoronto) to talk about everything cosplay from chosing a new cosplay, making said cosplay, planning, budgets, etc all the way through to prepping for conns and premiering a new cosplay! Tune-in to find out what it takes to be a cosp…

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Episode 141 - Fan Theory Files - a Geek Boutique podcast 1:09:33

18h ago1:09:33

1:09:33

This week on the Geek Boutique podcast, we discuss popular and not so popular fan theories. You know how much JS loves his fan theories. Tune-in to hear all about crazy fan theories all the way through to theories that have been proven to be correct!By Geeks & Co.

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The Shakers: America's Early Pharmacists 31:19

7d ago31:19

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Talking about the United Society of True Believers in Christ’s Second Appearing – a religious group commonly known as Shakers -- doesn't mean this is an episode about religion. They were disciplined and hard-working, and they were also innovative -- a good combination of characteristics that helped them finance their communal lives in a few success…

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Now hold on 54:53

9d ago54:53

54:53

Tennessee wins the CWS. B1G Media Days are upon on. Schick & Nick recall not being invited. Dan Patrick broadcasting school. EA Sports ranking controversies. NBA Draft reaction. The show is fooled by the internet. European vs US basketball. Who gives a hoot? Steve Sipple disagrees with "dawg". Players need to be fun to watch. Flashback: Longhorn Ne…

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Who Really Made the Real ‘Daffy’s Elixir’ and What Was Really In It? 26:31

14d ago26:31

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Daffy's Elixir was one of the most popular patent medicines in Britain -- and it sold for nearly 300 years, which is amazing considering these types of products were often a flash in a pan. But what makes this product different than others we’ve talked about this snake oil season, other than its longevity, is that its ingredients list wasn’t kept s…

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We're gonna absolutely murder you 54:43

15d ago54:43

54:43

Schick and Nick discuss the CWS. What does BBCOR stand for? The time Mike'l got mad at Nick. Nick's infamous Blimpie flub. Recalling the Mike Schmidt interview. NBA Draft preview. The green room is a thing of the past. Schick impersonates John Bishop. You down with TBT? Dalton Knecht. Nick was shooting at Shoot 360. Nick's WNBA and book cuts. Matt …

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What Happened When – and After -- Dr. S. Andral Kilmer Founded His Laboratory and Remedy Company 26:36

16d ago26:36

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According to the Vermont State Pharmacy Association in 1921, quote: "Dr. Kilmer's SWAMP-ROOT Kidney, Liver and Bladder Medicine … is a medicine of genuine merit. Thousands of letters we have received from druggists indicate that it has won the confidence of the people. We believe that the druggist who recommends it thereby helps his own reputation …

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Charles Schwalk-Off Stadium 49:43

23d ago49:43

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Schick and Nick listen to a flashback of "I cannot hear air" from June 2011. Reflecting on the CWS shows. The Pete Rose moment. Jello shots. Nebraska/Colorado point spread. It's almost time for the pump-up songs. Will there be a Schick & Nick Live 3? RIP Jerry West. Larry from Lexington. Bob from Cozad. Kyle Peterson guesses the distance. Karl Rave…

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Episode 140 - Niagara Falls Comic Con Full Revie - a Geek Boutique podcast 1:15:05

23d ago1:15:05

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This week on the Geek Boutique podcast, we're all about Niagara Comic Con. We may not have had a booth but we still had a blast! Tune-in to hear @lindycosplaysupplies, @illgottenhugs.cosplay, @pretty_nerdy_crystal and @myerscorpcosplay unique perspectives on the convention from a vendor, to a volunteer, a cosplay judge and let's not forget, a Geek!…

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Herbert E. Bucklen, Patent Medicine and 'Axle Grease Salesman' 28:41

23d ago28:41

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Herbert Elijah Bucklen made himself one of the wealthiest businessmen in both Elkhart, Indiana, and Chicago, Illinois, in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. And his patent medicine business, The H.E. Bucklen & Company, had a lot to do with that -- but he didn't rise to millionaire status with just snake oil products and lies, although that was…

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Episode 139 - TOP 10 Cult Classics - a Geek Boutique podcast 1:13:08

28d ago1:13:08

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This week on the Geek Boutique podcast, the geeks are back with an ALL NEW Top 10 list! Tune-in to find out what our Top 10 Cult Classic movies are, and which one of your favorites didn't make the list!By Geeks & Co.

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Matt Schick is ablaze 54:52

29d ago54:52

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Schick is all dressed up for his ESPN duties. Remembering radio shout-outs and dedications. Why do we call them Super Regionals? What's up with that? Mike'l Severe at the CWS. Danny Hurley to the Lakers. Is it a reflection of intercollegiate athletics? Caitlin Clark didn't make the USA Olympic team. Bad move? Kyle Peterson's polo. TV announcer mist…

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Patent Medicine Evolution: No Beer? ‘Let Them Drink Sarsaparilla’ 27:03

1M ago27:03

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Many patent medicines may have done more harm than good -- or at the very least, nothing at all -- and we’ve been talking about a good many of them so far this season. Ingredients in patent medicines were unregulated and manufacturers weren’t required to list ingredients on the label. Most didn’t help your problem, but there were several products t…

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Episode 138 - Anime North Wrap-up and Review - a Geek Boutique podcast 1:16:44

1M ago1:16:44

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This week on the Geek Boutique podcast, the geeks discuss their first ever Anime North experience. Tune-in to find out what they thought of the con, as well as everything that happened on the weekend!By Geeks & Co.

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Niagara Falls 43:20

1M ago43:20

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Schick is in Bristol for Squeeze Play. Mike Monaco recently mentioned the show on ESPN. "Mike and Mike." Kyle Peterson meets the moment. NBA Finals analysis. NCAA amateurism is dead. Will sports get cut? Joey Gladstone could play a role. Nick made money from EA Sports. CFB25 excitement. Grown men wearing jerseys. Tecmo Bowl flashback. Recapping the…

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Antonio Gates 50:19

1M ago50:19

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Schick officially corrects his mistake. Mike Rooney quote Nick Bahe. Will Bolt is still up in that thang. Reaction from the selection show. I like pitching. Stillwater regional preview. Controversy from the selection committee. Listeners love Larry. Will Bolt loves the team picture. Sipple as a GPS voice. Recapping the polls. Connect with us! Schic…

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‘EAT! EAT! EAT!’ Fat ‘Banished’ With Tapeworm Diet 27:46

1M ago27:46

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Getting yourself a parasitic buddy will help you lose weight; the idea here is that the tapeworm lives in your intestines and eats whatever you’re eating, meaning you can go for seconds or thirds without feeling guilty about any of the calories. Doesn’t sound so bad, right? Until the tapeworm part, that is. Tapeworms shouldn’t be inside your body u…

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Episode 137 - To TREK or not to TREK - a Geek Boutique podcast 1:15:47

1M ago1:15:47

1:15:47

Tune-in as we discuss what's been going on in Star Trek Discovery, the state of the franchise, as well as some Marvel Television announcements and the Anime North Pre-show! This is going to be a packed one!By Geeks & Co.

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‘A Niagara of Curls’: The Story of the Seven Sutherland Sisters 31:32

2M ago31:32

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“It’s the Hair – not the Hat That Makes a Woman Attractive,” read one ad for the Seven Sutherland Sisters’ scalp cleaner. Sisters Sarah, Victoria, Isabella, Grace, Naomi, Dora, and Mary Sutherland were performers who sang and played instruments, but what the crowds came to see was their hair; primarily because there was, collectively, 37 feet of it…

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I thought that was incredible 46:15

2M ago46:15

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Schick and Nick recap the PGA Championship. Nick owns a small business. Sipple strikes again. A long story from Sip on aging gracefully. Does he have a lot of tattoos? Scheffler puns. NBA Game 7. Bringyass. KAT's voice was jarring. Best matchup for the NBA Finals. Reflecting on Nick's wedding. NCAA Baseball Selection Show preview. Mike Rooney will …

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Episode 136 - Talking with Kong: The Allan Henry Story - a Geek Boutique podcast 1:07:49

2M ago1:07:49

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This week on the Geek Boutique podcast, friend of the podcast and motion capture performer Allan Henry returns to talk about Godzilla x Kong: the New Empire. Tune-in to find out all the behind the scenes nugget as well as some potential beans being spilled about current and future projects!By Geeks & Co.

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Asthma and Smoking: When Cigarettes Were Medicine 26:19

2M ago26:19

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In 1946, R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company launched an ad campaign with the slogan, “More doctors smoke Camels than any other cigarette.” Long before Camel cigarettes became the doctor-approved cigarette of choice, at least in advertising, people living with asthma were often instructed to inhale smoke to relieve their symptoms. And that advice was for…

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What do you call these, polos? 1:02:05

2M ago1:02:05

1:02:05

Schick and Nick rejoice in the Sipple sounds. Schick weighs in on the rap battle. Nick was solo Dad. Beans for teacher appreciation week. Nick is turning 40. Coaches give their halftime speech for Nick's life. The changing of the NBA guard. A new Husker QB commit. TJ who? Flashback of "Zac who?" Sipple went to Target. Thatcher Cozell. Sean Callahan…

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Episode 135 - Star Wars Day Celebration Wrap-Up featuring Richard Baccari - a Geek Boutique podcast 1:07:07

2M ago1:07:07

1:07:07

This week on the Geek Boutique podcast, Geoff and special Co-Host Megan, revisite the amazing event that was Star Wars Day Episode II: May the 4th Strikes Back along with special guest Richard BaccariBy Geeks & Co.

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That Time Perry Davis Trademarked ‘Pain Killer’ and Then Took It Global 38:02

2M ago38:02

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By the time he was in his 40s, Perry Davis was an entrepreneur who had tried, unsuccessfully, to start multiple businesses; and those failures had left him $4,500 in debt – roughly more than $160,000 today. In 1839, his bad luck continued when he then became ill with debilitating pain. Seeking even just any little bit of relief, he mixed up a conco…

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Appreciate you, brother 44:14

2M ago44:14

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Schick and Nick recap the Kentucky Derby by listening to John Bishop drops. A Flashback to when Bill Cosby called a horse race. The Ray-Ray chant. Shoot 360 has been busy. Nick saw Dirk. Someone wants more Larry from Lexington. Schick's youngest is the next great quarterback. Cam Newton put on a spot. Matt Rhule went to The Beanery. Listening to Rh…

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Episode 134 - What is May the 4th Strikes Back?? - a Geek Boutique podcast 47:25

2M ago47:25

47:25

This week on the Geek Boutique podcast, we discuss this weekends event at the London Brewing Co-op, May the 4th Strikes Back (Episode II), our very own Star Wars Day celebration.By Geeks & Co.

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We came from Baton Rouge, Louisiana 35:11

2M ago35:11

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Schick and Nick are late for this week's pod. Nick explains why. Are we drinking the Dylan Raiola Kool-Aid? Husker softball announcer goes nuts. Sean Callahan channels his inner Caller Chris. Connor = Cathe? NFL Draft recap featuring Jamaal Charles. Brian Thomas' mom answered a question literally. Sipple does it again. Pillar Exteriors referenced t…

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How the Kickapoo Indian Medicine Company Had Nothing to Do With 'American Indians' or 'Medicine' 33:19

2M ago33:19

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John Healy wasn’t a real doctor. Charles Bigelow was never a scout in the United States Army. And, the products they sold weren’t actually based on healing secrets of the Kickapoo people. Yet, the two men made a fortune from their Kickapoo Indian Medicine Company patent medicines – which, while named for them, not a single Kickapoo was involved wit…

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