Best Stephen Ur Podcasts (2026)

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Episode 608 - Genesee Sturgeon: A Modern Fish-tory 18:34

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The lake sturgeon is the oldest and largest native fish species in the Great Lakes for more than 10,000 years. Prior to European contact, indigenous tribes like the Haudenosaunee revered the lake sturgeon and hunted them responsibly. With the establishment of fisheries and the industrial revolution, European immigrants caught lake sturgeons in exce…

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Episode 607 - Silver and Snapshopts 18:01

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The Genesee River has experienced pollution since its first settlers arrived, but how has pollution changed over time? Through the lens of Eastman Kodak and the Genesee River, this episode will follow how chemical pollution can become a permanent member of the river’s chemistry, and how we can remediate that damage.…

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Episode 606 - To The Brim 18:43

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In the Summer of 1972, the Mount Morris Dam stood between Rochester and Hurricane Agnes, one of the most devastating storms to ever hit the United States. The storm threatened to flood the Genesee River and send thousands of cubic yards of degree hurtling into the city. Despite the water almost overtopping the dam, the city was protected. We examin…

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Episode 605 - Wrath Of Water, Wrath of God 14:13

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Rochester was no stranger to the flooding of the Genesee River. Four devastating floods of note wreaked havoc in the first half of the 19th century alone. We will explore the historic floods that shattered Rochester and examine how disaster can bring a community together — or not.

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Episode 604 - Erasure and Existence: Histories of the Haudenosaunee 20:47

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We cannot talk about the history of the Genesee River without talking about the history of the people who have lived along it. The Genesee Valley has been home to members of the Haudenosaunee Confederacy — specifically the Seneca tribe — for centuries. However, popular narratives of Rochester history all too often mischaracterize Indigenous people …

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Episode 603 - Gentleman of Fish 18:31

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Aquaculture is the controlled breeding and farming of fish and aquatic plants. In this episode, we discuss the life and work of Seth Green, and how a local Rochesterian pioneered the modern practice of fish farming in the Genesee valley.

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Episode 602 - Anatomy of an Epidemic 16:20

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In “Anatomy of an Epidemic”, we delve into Rochester’s 1832 cholera outbreak, and contextualize the social, medical, and political aspects of the disease. We examine Rochester’s response to the epidemic, and relate it to epistemic questions about disease and public health that were preeminent in the 19th century.…

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Episode 601 - Cruising The Genesee 18:39

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Ever taken a ride down the Genesee River? Hop aboard our Genesee River Cruise, and let’s go “Cruising the Genesee” to take a closer look at the physical history of the river, discovering ways in which it intersects with the human histories along its banks! Two experts help us understand the river’s physical formation, geologic erosion and so much m…

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The SCU Show, Episode LXXXII 22:50

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SCU catches up on NFL free agency! If the Baltimore Ravens won't pay Lamar Jackson, who should? Which teams made splashes? Why was cutting Ezekiel Elliot the right choice for the Dallas Cowboys? All that and more on this week's SCU Show!

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The SCU Show, Episode LXXXI 25:59

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SCU is back after a "mental health week"!He reacts to Derek Carr signing with the New Orleans Saints, explains why the Rams are no longer in the Super Bowl conversation for next season, apologizes for an earlier take on Kyle Trask and looks back at Week 2 and 3 of the XFL season while previewing Week 4 and giving his latest XFL Power Rankings on Ep…

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The SCU Show, Episode LXXX 25:32

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SCU breaks down Week 1 of the XFL season, takes a look at Week 2, gives his second Power Rankings list and talks about why he likes what the Panthers and Commanders are doing. Plus is there pressure on Philadelphia in 2023?

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The SCU Show XFL Preview Show 21:15

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SCU looks at the 2023 XFL season ahead of their kickoff. Who is his favorite team based on their roster? Which players should we be watching out for? Where will the most dynamic duo come out of? Plus SO MUCH MORE!!!!!!

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THE SCU Show, Episode LXXIX 20:21

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SCU breaks down Super Bowl LVII on Episode LXXIX! How were the Chiefs able to best the Eagles? Did the refs play a part in it? Also, could the Eagles be in trouble heading into next season? Plus how the trades of Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving affects not just the Phoenix Suns and Dallas, but the Brooklyn Nets, as well!…

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The SCU Show, Episode LXXVIII 19:09

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SCU gives his Super Bowl LVII pick! But first, he talks about Sean Payton becoming the next Denver Broncos head coach, Tom Brady retiring and the 49ers quarterback room on Episode LXXVIII of The SCU Show!

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The SCU Show, Episode LXXVII 19:24

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SCU says the Bengals are to blame for their AFC Championship Game loss, not the refs. Who can save the Packers once Aaron Rodgers is gone? Why did the Dallas Cowboys let Kellen Moore walk? Plus could the Panthers win the NFC South in 2021? All that and more on the latest SCU Show!

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The SCU Show, Episode 76 25:55

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SCU defends the Dallas Cowboys after their Divisional Round loss to the 49ers. What are the Giants' options with Daniel Jones? Why aren't we considering Kirby Smart one of college football's greatest coaches of all-time? Plus SCU picks who will play in Super Bowl LVII and more!

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The SCU Show, Episode 75 26:49

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SCU is back! Who is his MVP? Who does he have winning the four NFL Divisional Round playoff games? Plus why doesn't he believe the Lions will be as successful in 2023 as they were in 2022? Plus a quarterback carousel and the SCU Elite Eight!

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Episode 506 - Biking Down the Road 15:22

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Walk with us around Rochester and talk about what does the future of biking look like for the city. What are some issues when it comes to biking now and what can we do to combat these problems. What can we look forwards in the Rochester 2034 Plan?

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Episode 505 - The Rise of Everyday Environmentalism 16:42

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Join us as we examine the complicated history and surprising overlap between the 1970s, the environmentalist movement, and biking culture in Rochester!

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Episode 504 - The Tyranny of Wheels 17:15

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Two words to describe our episode: CAR BAD. Sure, it’s funny to say, but the way that cars have affected our society — how we live, where we live, and how we get around — is way more significant than you may think.

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Episode 503 - The 1911 Plan: A Path Not Taken 15:11

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â€œA living city cannot stand still.â€� This is a direct quote from Rochesterâ€™s 1911 City Plan, a plan that provides a modern vision for the cityâ€™s urban future. The plan shows the potential for a city to integrate multiple modes of transportation in harmony with the beauty of nature. What happened, and how did we end up where we are today? Lis…

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Episode 502 - The Past and Presents of Sidepaths 22:07

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Bike paths. Why are they, where they are, and who decided to put them there? And why are there just so many in Rochester? Did you know they used to be called Sidepaths? What’s the difference, and why the name change? Join Logan as we blast into the past where we meet Mary Raymond daughter of Charles Raymond the father of the sidepath movement to di…

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Episode 501 - Free Wheeling Women 15:17

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We are kicking off Season 5 with a conversation about women’s liberation and relationship with cycling. Many famous Rochester women such as Susan B. Anthony, Francis E. Willard and May Bragdon became earnest advocates for the bicycle. Not only did women gain newfound mobility, but they adapted their lifestyle around this new technology.…

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Episode 406 - Vision In The Sky 21:01

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On a clear day in April, onlookers standing in Mt. Hope Cemetery were met with an astounding sight: Canada. This was the Rochester Mirage of 1871. Normally 400 feet below the horizon, the shore on the other side of Lake Ontario loomed closer than ever, with the lake itself seeming to have engulfed the northernmost half of our city. Or so the story …

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Episode 405 - Not-So-Abandoned Subway 17:19

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Underneath the busy streets of Rochester sits the abandoned subway, a local hub for creativity and self expression; a space where concrete walls come to life in visceral color and motion. But where did it all begin? Join Hear UR in exploring the rich history of Rochester’s street art.

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Episode 404 - Lady In White 16:27

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Ghost story or infamous legend, what’s the difference? If you’re from the greater Rochester area, there’s a good chance you have heard one of the many tales regarding the lady in white apparition that haunts Durand Eastman Park. Why do these stories persist through time? What do morphologies of urban legends suggest about the societies that engrain…

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Episode 403 - In The Shadows of Cobbs Hill 16:46

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A local Rochester park with an unconventional history. What happened on these grounds between 1943 and 1945? Join us as we attempt to uncover the mysterious relationship between Rochesterians and these unlikely residents in Cobb's Hill Park during World War II.

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Episode 402 - Bottles and Bootleggers 16:55

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Bottles and Bootleggers follows the exciting journey of smuggler Ben Kerr as he traverses the icy waters of lake Ontario during prohibition. He lands in Rochester, New York fueling Rochester’s alcohol craving. We investigate the ways alcohol is smuggled, how it's hidden and the ways it affects people. So, how far were Rochesterians willing to go to…

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Episode 401 - Why Milk? 19:06

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Why did we start drinking milk? The dairy industry created a prominent supply and demand for milk in our society, but it wasn’t always this way. Before modern milk health regulations, milk was not a common drink, and it was often rampant with disease and caused frequent health issues and infant deaths. The city of Rochester wasn’t immune to the dis…

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Episode 304 - The Final Questions 18:54

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Episode 304 - The Final Questions

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Episode 303 - Barely Afloat 27:10

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Episode 303 - Barely Afloat

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Episode 302 - Ferry Of Dreams 19:36

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Episode 302 - Ferry Of Dreams

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Episode 301 - A New Hope 21:53

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Episode 301 - A New Hope

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Episode 208 - DeExtinction 18:15

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Episode 208 - DeExtinction

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Episode 207 - The Woman Who Married Adventure 17:08

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Episode 207 - The Woman Who Married Adventure

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Episode 206 - Lived By The Will 19:33

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Episode 206 - Lived By The Will

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Episode 205 - Little Prisoner 15:36

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Episode 205 - Little Prisoner

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Episode 204 - Behind The Glass 20:54

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Episode 204 - Behind The Glass

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Episode 203 - Dinner With Jumbo 11:16

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Episode 203 - Dinner With Jumbo

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Episode 202 - The Silence of the Bison 22:33

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Episode 202 - The Silence of the Bison

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Episode 201 - Extinction 7:13

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Episode 201 - Extinction

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Episode 107 - Invasion of the Sea Lamprey 6:06

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Episode 107 - Invasion of the Sea Lamprey

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Episode 106 - Barging Through The Conflict 7:38

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Episode 106 - Barging Through The Conflict

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Episode 105 - No Muskrat Love, Part 2 5:02

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Episode 105 - No Muskrat Love, Part 2

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Episode 104 - No Muskrat Love, Part 1 5:49

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Episode 104 - No Muskrat Love, Part 1

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Episode 103 - The Grain Reaper 6:08

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Episode 103 - The Grain Reaper

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Episode 102 - Canal Fever 6:15

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Episode 102 - Canal Fever

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Episode 101 - Bridging The Gap 5:30

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Episode 101 - Bridging The Gap

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The SCU Show, Episode LXXIV 22:17

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SCU rants about the Baltimore Ravens coaching and why the Rams are suffering a Super Bowl hangover! Plus could Cooper Rush remain the Dallas Cowboys starting quarterback? And are the Boston Celtics still the team to beat in the East in 2022-2023? Plus the latest SCU Sizzling Seven!