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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.

2 DAYS AGO

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

1h 56m
28 OCT

Candyman: Urban Myths

In this episode Alyssa tells Ben Panko about the 1992 and 2021 versions of the movie Candyman and the urban legends which surround it. Show Notes: Chicago Tribune: Cabrini-Green and a horror film that captured the fears of public housing Vox: How a tragic unsolved murder and a public housing crisis led to Candyman Chicago Reader: How a story about the horrors of housing projects became part of a horror movie Chicago Reader: They Came in Through the Bathroom Mirror Horror News Network: Cabrini-Green: The True Horror of ‘Candyman’ AIC: Horrorella Talks Tolstoy, Beethoven and Candyman with Writer-Director Bernard Rose! Chicago Tribune: BLACK SLASHER `CANDYMAN` DRAWS FIRE OVER `RACIST` DEPICTIONS WTTW: Why ‘Candyman’ Continues to Hook Audiences Nearly 30 Years LaterVulture: Candyman Is a Soulless, Didactic Reimagining Chicago Magazine: The Return of Candyman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1h 22m
21 OCT

Madigan Trial Update: Act Five, Scene One

Alyssa updates John Zinn about the Madigan trial which organically invokes William Shakespeare, Steven Sondheim, and David Axelrod and others. Stay for the Putin comparison. Show Notes: Chicago Sun-Times: David Axelrod deliberates on the case against Michael Madigan Chicago Sun-Times: The case against Mike Madigan, laid out in explosive court documents Chicago Sun-Times:Madigan judge has experience with Shakespeare, Michael Jordan — and law used to target ex-House speaker Chicago Sun-Times: Woman whose sexual harassment claims rocked Springfield may be one of first witnesses in Madigan trial Chicago Sun-Times: Mike Madigan, once Illinois' most influential powerbroker, now faces federal corruption trial G. Robert Blakey Chicago Tribune: Our Culture of Corruption Chicago Sun-Times: The politics of picking a Madigan jury: Prospects asked how they view 'politicians for life' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

44 min
14 OCT

Steve Bartman: Scapegoating is a Chicago Tradition

Alyssa is joined by Molly McAleer from Mother May I Sleep With Podcast and Trend Lightly to discuss "The Steve Bartman Incident" and some parallels to the 1986 Red Sox. In case you don't know, on October 14th, 2003 during the NLCS the Cubs imploded and for years one man was blamed. Show Notes: MLB YouTube: The Steve Bartman Incident Sports Illustrated: What happened to Steve Bartman? NYT: Steve Bartman Remains Invisible, 10 Years Later NPR: Cubs Fans Try To Make Up For Sending Another Cubs Fan Death Threats In 2003 Bleacher Report: Chicago Cubs: 10 Things That Would've Changed If There Was No Bartman Incident The Guardian: This article is more than 7 years old Steve Bartman, America's most infamous fan, receives Cubs redemption ESPN: A convenient scapegoat HuffPo: Steve Bartman Incident: 10 Years Ago Monday, The World Met This Poor Guy Reuters: Winning helps Chicago Cubs fans forgive Bartman 12 years later NYT: Cubs Survive a Bartman Moment and Are Headed to the Playoffs The Guardian: The forgotten story of (but not by Chicago Cubs fans) … Steve Bartman Fox Sports: Fan dressed as Steve Bartman at a Cubs-Marlins game Business Insider: Even Bernie Mac's Career Went Downhill After The Steve Bartman Incident MLB: The 'Curse of the Bambino,' explained Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1h 42m
7 OCT

Gay Moral Panic in Chicago: The Origin of a lot of Conspiracies

In this episode I tell Jeff Tischauser from Southern Poverty Law Center about the time the Chicago Tribune created a LGBTQA Moral Panic in the 1970's and how it is alive and well in 2024. We had some audio issues with this episode and are taking step to insure they never happen again but thought it is too good not to release and recording would not have had the same impact. Show Notes: Senate Hearing NYT: Chicago Jury to Probe Pornography and Prostitution Involving Boys Chicago Sun-Times: A Gay Rates Police Chicago Sun-Times: Council Panel Announces Porno-Zones Ordinance Chicago Sun-Times: Burke Goes to Conference Chicago Sun-Times: Runaway Witness Chicago Sun-Times: Results of the Probe CST: Pillars of the Community Sexual exploitation of children: a report to the Illinois General Assembly Chicago Reader: On June 14, 1977 Chicago had its first big gay-rights protest Windy City Times: HISTORY Every kick is a boost NYT: Dr. Judianne Densen-Gerber Is Dead at 68; Founded Odyssey House Group Drug Program Chicago Tribune: Reagan used her, the country hated her. Decades later, the Welfare Queen of Chicago refuses to go away Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1h 39m
30 SEPT

Block 37: One of the Most Famous Blocks In America

In this episode I am joined by Captain Scoot and we discuss Block 37 which was nothing better than a land grab which inspired a book and a BBC Documentary. Show Notes: Chicago Magazine: A Brief History of Block 37 Chicago Tribune: A look at Block 37’s troubled past Chicago Magazine: The Block 37 Superstation: Chicago's Money Pit Chicago Tribune: Block 37 represents a painful missed opportunity Reddit Chicago Tribune: Block 37 developer sentenced to 3 years in federal prison for fraud NBC Chicago: Block 37: Show Me the Money (Again) NYT: Trying to Break the Jinx of Chicago’s Block 37 NBC Chicago: After Long, Long Wait, Block 37 Is Open Chicago Reader: Mr. Big Spender Chicago Magazine: What Rahm Leaves Behind How Chicago’s controversial TIF program took over a third of the city NYT: COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE; Chicago's Block 37 Finally Becomes a Contender Here's the Deal: The Making and Breaking of a Great American City WTTW: The Boss and the Bulldozer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1h 30m
23 SEPT

Sears, Roebuck and Company: They Were Not too Big to Fail

In this episode we discuss Sears, Roebuck and Company. Show Notes: WTTW: The Rise and Fall of the Mail Order Giants (Article) WTTW: The Rise and Fall of the Mail Order Giants (Video) Smithsonian: The Rise and Fall of Sears CNN: Sears’ extraordinary history: A timeline History Channel: Sears Chicago Tribune: Sears timeline: Rise, fall and restructuring of a Chicago icon over 130 years Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1h 42m

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26/04/2023

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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YouTube star and self-described “pretty girl” Caroline Ricke gives unfiltered beauty and lifestyle advice that no one asked for. Tune in weekly to hear her tangents from the back of her 1999 Ford minivan. Don't Be Ugly is a part of the Solid Listen Network. Visit at Patreon.com/SolidListen for more.

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FASHION & BEAUTY
Writer and HelloGiggles.com co-founder Molly McAleer and her diverse roster of guests tear into listener voicemails, giving advice and exploring the underlying issues while laughing all the way. If you would like Molls to answer your question, call (323) 450-7408 and leave a message.

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COMEDY
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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BOOKS
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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ENTERTAINMENT NEWS
On this podcast Reyna Mallare and Megan Irwin dig into taboo topics that pollite society says we can't talk openly about. Founded in 2021 after the death of a close friend, this podcast is a space to explore secret thoughts, traumatic experiences, and silly/embarrassing moments with a refreshing sense of openness, humor, and vulnerability. In addition to their lived experiences as trauma survivors, Megan is a therapist and Reyna is a nurse bringing a combined professional and personal perspective to the dark corners of what it's like to be human.

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HEALTH & FITNESS
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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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.