New Year's Eve. The one night a year Americans stare at an enormous glowing orb sliding down a flagpole and wonder where the hell the fireworks are. 

In this episode, we talk about the fraudulent father of champagne, and how one immigrant made a giant tetherball a permanent resident in Times Square. Tune in as we fill 2021's time capsule, talk about when New York City has spoiled exciting New Year's Eve plans, and discuss how well birds can see skyscrapers.