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Alyssa Dyksterhouse, Chicago tour guide, history lover and research extraordinaire, walks her friends through her favorite well-known and lesser-known moments in Chicago’s quirky past while exploring each story's parallels to current affairs.

3 DAYS AGO

The Christmas Tree Ship: A Forest on the Water

Alyssa and Captain Scoot from the maritime podcast ShipWrekt go back to the early 1900’s when schooners lined the main branch of the Chicago River selling Christmas trees and boating fatalities were the norm. Show Notes: National Archives: The Christmas Tree Ship ABC 7: US Coast Guard 'Christmas Ship' makes annual tree delivery at Chicago's Navy Pier Block Club Chicago: Chicago’s Christmas Ship Docks At Navy Pier With Over 1,200 Trees For Chicago Families Christmas Tree Ship History Wisconsin Shipwrecks: The Rouse Simmons Trailer for The Christmas Schooner National Marine Sanctuary“Captain Santa” and the story of the Christmas Tree Ship Foundation: The Historic Christmas Tree Ship: A True Story of Faith, Hope And Love PBS Wisconsin: The Christmas Tree Ship Charles Hackley Episodes Mentioned: Oh Malort! Eastland Episode Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1h 30m
16 DEC

First Ward Ball: An Orgy

Are we living in the most debaucherous era? To figure it out Alyssa and Risen Lady Heathen travel back to early 1900’s Chicago to discuss a long forgotten degenerate tradition and pollical fundraiser known as the “First Ward Ball” AKA “the orgy.” Think “Eyes Wide Shut” meets “The Purge." Show some love by hitting subscribe and leaving a five-star review like men trying to do a shoesies and tell all your friends like a shocked journalist covering the First Ward Ball. Show Notes: Chicagology: The First Ward Ball Chicago Tribune: DECEMBER 15, 1908 Chicago Politics Ward By Ward The Gangs of Chicago: An Informal History of the Chicago Underworld Mayors, Madams, and Madmen Sin in the Second City: Madams, Ministers, Playboys, and the Battle for America's Soul Chicago Magazine: The $12 Million Minute and Chicago’s Historic War on New Year’s Eve Encyclopedia of Chicago:Era of "Hinky Dink" and "Bathhouse John" : Episodes Referenced: Oh Malort: Drunk Elephants: Or A Glimpse into Chicago Politicians Oh Malort: The Everleigh Sisters: Best Lil Whorehouse in the World. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1h 12m
9 DEC

Madigan Trial Update: Solis Takes the Stand

Alyssa updates John about the insanity that was Danny Solis' testimony. Words cannot express the plot twists. This is a stand alone episode in the saga that is USA V. Michael Madigan. Learn about briefcases of cash in China, prostitutes, pot, and more. Corruption Guest Stars Include: (In no particular order) Operation Greylord, Roberto Caldero, Juan Gaytan, Martin Sandoval, Luis Arroyo, Chicago's Former Main Post Office, Dan Burke, Patty Solis Doyle, Brian Hynes, Ed Burke, Lunch Pale Pete, and Hillary Clinton Show Notes: Chicago Tribune: City aids Solis brother’s firm Chicago Sun-Times: Political operative Roberto Caldero sentenced to nearly 5 years for bribery scheme Chicago Tribune: ‘Sir, you’ve been with prostitutes right?: FBI mole Daniel Solis on hot seat in Madigan corruption trial Chicago Tribune: Out-of-the-blue request from Madigan sparked new direction in corruption probe, ex-Ald. Solis testifies WBEZ: Timeline: Key moments in the Michael Madigan federal corruption trial Chicago Sun-Times: Jurors hear Madigan ally McClain puzzling over political squabble hobbling Chinatown project: ‘There’s something fishy here’ Chicago Sun-Times: USA v. Michael Madigan (All Articles) Chicago Tribune: Ex-Ald. Daniel Solis, a historic FBI mole, exits stage alone after testimony in Madigan corruption trial Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1h 6m
2 DEC

Fred Hampton: Power to the People

In this episode we talk about Fred Hampton who is perhaps the most important Civil Rights Activist you have never learned about in school. Show Notes: History Channel: The 1969 Raid That Killed Black Panther Leader Fred Hampton Biography: Fred Hampton Chicago Tribune: In 1969, charismatic Black Panthers leader Fred Hampton was killed in a hail of gunfire. 50 years later, the fight against police brutality continue Southside Weekly: Fifty Years of Fred Hampton’s Rainbow Coalition Chicago Reader: The Neutralization of Fred Hampton BuzzFeed: You Can't Kill A Revolution: The FBI's Assassination Of Fred Hampton Proves America's Obsession With Dismantling Black Leaders Chicago Sun-Times: Teach the real legacy of Fred Hampton and the Black Panthers to inspire our youth New York Times: Chicago Journal; Seeking New Harmony, But Finding a Racial Rift Chicago Tribune: SOME HAVE 2ND THOUGHTS ON MAKING PANTHER`S DAY Chicago Tribune: Fred Hampton Way? Chicago Magazine: How Fred Hampton Gave Way to Obama Vox: Why the US government murdered Fred Hampton The Murder of Fred Hampton The Assassination of Fred Hampton: How the FBI and the Chicago Police Murdered a Black Panther Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1h 35m
25 NOV

Designing for Change: Chicago Protest Art of the 1960s–70s: Chicago History Museum

Two geeky gals discuss an exhibit at the Chicago History Museum with some fun digressions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1h 37m
18 NOV

Grease: The OG Broadway Transfer

Alyssa is joined by David Baxter (Thank You Five, Friends of the Countess, The Twelve Months of Christmas) to discuss the history of Grease. NWI Times: Grease has deep, dark Chica routes Telegraph: Grease at 50: ‘The Pink Ladies? They’d kill you if you looked at them wrong’ Chicago Tribune: Bring back our own, original R-rated 'Grease' Yahoo: Everything you didn't know about 'Grease,' from the $171 stage version to the original name of the T-Birds WTTW: Grease Premiere at Kingston Mines Chicago Tribune: ‘Grease’ gets its grit back Chicago Reader: The Original Pink Ladies Time Out: Writer/composer Jim Jacobs shares his favorite Chicago memories The Independent: Donna Mills Playbill: Restored and Raunchy, The Original Grease Begins Performances in Chicago, Where It All Began Chicago Tribune: The original ‘Grease’ was born in Chicago, wild, funny and new in 1971 The Independent: INTERVIEW / Did you get very far? Aha, aha . . .: Jim Jacobs was happy writing ads and taking bribes. Until Grease. Tell me more, tell me more, pleads Sabine Durrant Chicago Reader: Exactly how bad are the bad kids of The Original Grease? Chicago Tribune: `GREASE’ IS HIS WORD NYT: Think 'Grease' Is the Word? A Lawsuit Says It's 'Piracy' A Theater of Our Own: A History and a Memoir of 1,001 Nights in Chicago Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1h 3m
11 NOV

Peter Schivarelli: Chicago's Greatest Hits

I am joined by The Pat Whelan from BestEveningEver! to discuss Peter Schivarelli best known as the manager for the band Chicago and owner of now defunct hot dog stand Demon Dogs; however there is so much more. His story involves Streets and Sanitation, No-Show jobs, the Blizzard of 1977, dead bodies, and lawsuits. It is so Chicago it hurts! We also have some fun digressions. I laughed until I cried. Show Notes: Chicago Sun-Times: 43rd Ward aide under fire // TV catches sanitation chief doing errands on city tim Chicago Tribune: SCHIVARELLI TO RETIRE AMID JOB CONTROVERSY Chicago Reader: Schivarelli’s Beef Chicago Tribune: CTA carryout order: Demon Dogs to go SCHIVARELLI v. CHICAGO TRANSIT AUTHORITY (2005) SCHIVARELLI v. CBS INC WBBM (2002) Chicago Tribune: EX-SNOW CHIEF SHOOTS INTRUDER Chicagoist: The Bill Comes Due For Demon Dogs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1h 30m
4 NOV

Patrick Daley Thompson and others: Chicago Corruption Goes to SCOTUS

In this episode, Alyssa gets Morgan Stringer's takes on three upcoming Chicago lawsuits: Thompson V United States, The Hoover Case, and Hubbard Inn. Directly related discussions include: a dead banker found in the master bedroom of a client, Demon Dogs, the band Chicago, Streets and Sanitation, SCOTUS, Real Housewives (SLC and OC), and Coffeezilla. It is a wild ride. SHOW NOTES: Chicago Tribune: 11th Ward hopeful labors to grow the Daley legacy Chicago Sun-Times: At crooked Bridgeport bank, executive blew the whistle, but no one did a thing Chicago Sun-Times: Dead CEO of failed Bridgeport bank in the spotlight as embezzlement trial begins Chicago Sun-Times: Ex-boyfriend of daughter of failed Chicago bank executive guilty in death of her fiancee in San Diego Chicago Sun-Times: Why did Bridgeport bank president kill himself in customer’s Park Ridge home? Eater: Hubbard Inn’s TikTok Lawsuit Won’t Stop as Judge Denies Motion to DismissChicago Tribune: Chicago Tribune: CHANNEL 2 SUED OVER AD CAMPAIGN FOX 32: Judge allows Hubbard Inn’s defamation lawsuit to proceed amid viral TikTok claims Chicago Sun-Times: Patrick Daley Thompson on prison life: ‘It was horrible, absolutely horrible’ WBEZ: U.S. Supreme Court to hear appeal of Patrick Daley Thompson, heir to Chicago political dynasty Chicago Sun-Times: Ald. Patrick Daley Thompson guilty on all counts NBC: Hubbard Inn sues woman for defamation after viral TikTok Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Welcome to Oh, Malort!

Oh Malort! is a new podcast about Chicago history brought to you by Solid Listen Network. Every Monday, Alyssa will bring a friend (and you!) through a story about her favorite city with humor and facts. From the deep cuts to the cult classics, Alyssa Dyksterhouse uses her experience as a celebrated Chicago tour guide, history fanatic and researcher extraordinaire to inform her listeners about the rich history of the Windy City. New episodes come out every Monday, or Sunday if you subscribe to SolidListen+ on Apple Podcasts or the Solid Listen Patreon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Molly McAleer (Mother, May I Sleep with Podcast?) and Tiffany Maddox recap what everybody’s talking about online. From Reuters and Reddit to Twitter and TikTok, they cover it all. Twitter @trendlightlypod / Instagram @trendlightlypod. To submit a story, email trendlightlypod@gmail.com. Trend Lightly is a part of the Solid Listen Network. Visit at Patreon.com/SolidListen for more.

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Welcome to The Afters! The Afters is extended content from Trend Lightly. Listen for more trending stories, lighthearted tangents, and good laughs. Episodes are available on the Solid Listen Patreon (patreon.com/solidlisten) on Tuesday, and uploaded to SolidListen+ on Fridays.

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The Downtown Writers Jam is a one-hour conversation between host Brad King and some of your favorite authors. We have the kind of discussions writers have when our readers aren't around. We're talking life, current events, what shaped who we are, and why we write what we write. So, pull up a chair and pour yourself a drink. The Downtown Writers Jam is a part of the Solid Listen Network. Visit at Patreon.com/SolidListen for more.

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Alyssa Dyksterhouse, Chicago tour guide, history lover and research extraordinaire, walks her friends through her favorite well-known and lesser-known moments in Chicago’s quirky past while exploring each story's parallels to current affairs.