Comments on: Going Over Niagara Falls

Going Over Niagara Falls

GuyZero — Wed, 16 Jan 2008 12:58:40 -0800

Vinyl Cafe: The Story of Roger Woodward. Stuart McLean tells the story of the last person to go over Niagara Falls - with only a lifejacket - and live to tell the story. (go to the 28:00 mark in the audio to get the story)

The first 28 minutes are fine too, but I think Roger's story is the best.

By: arcticwoman

arcticwoman — Wed, 16 Jan 2008 13:43:29 -0800

I just listened to this the other day. What an incredible story. The best part is the end, where Stuart talks to Roger about his experience and the story.

By: Flashman

Flashman — Wed, 16 Jan 2008 14:02:50 -0800

But what about that dude just a couple of years ago who went over without a lifejacket, and lived? Apparently he studied the water flow, theorized that there was a spot where you would survive the plunge, and then put it to the test. Or he was drunk, or was trying to kill himself or something; either way he survived.

By: The Card Cheat

The Card Cheat — Wed, 16 Jan 2008 15:27:18 -0800

And there was this guy, who walked to the edge of the falls, intending to commit suicide, then changed his mind and had to be rescued.

By: Bovine Love

Bovine Love — Wed, 16 Jan 2008 16:17:01 -0800

I heard that one on the radio. Awesome story, and awesome telling. I was not always fond of Stuart, but he has grown on me some. Still a little saccharine somedays, and I still don't care for his accent (it grates on me a little), but sometimes you can't stop listening, and that says a lot.

By: saucysault

saucysault — Wed, 16 Jan 2008 16:17:36 -0800

I love Stuart's story. I am soooo glad he has started podcasting because I often have to be at work when CBC is streaming the Vynal Cafe. I imagine copyright infringement on the songs was holding him back from podcasting before. Is today Niagara Falls day around here and no one told me?

By: Rumple

Rumple — Wed, 16 Jan 2008 20:17:02 -0800

I really really hate Stuart McLean but! that Niagara falls episode (which I heard on the radio the other day) was an exception. A great story, well told, with fewer affectations than usual for the gormless Stuart. The sad kid on the wrong number was good too.