Understanding Upstate

Ep 20 - Understanding The New York Oil Boom


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This week we're looking at the New York oil boom of 1859 and we get an Upstate Update on the wild tale of William and John Rockefeller's horse stealing and con artist father, William "Devil Bill" Rockefeller! Jim and Rob get into the history of the short lived oil boom and its lasting environmental impact that are still being felt today.


Check out Jim's comedy album: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Upstate Understandings⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Also check out Rob's album: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠NY Sticky⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

March 23rd at Stellar Human in Binghamton, New York, Jim will be headlining a comedy show hosted by Stephen Brown, more info and tickets ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here!⁠⁠

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Understanding UpstateBy Jim Search and Rob Adler