If the Walls Could Talk

Todd Ganz and Stephani Young
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A struggling Chicago hospital did just about anything to admit patients. During the '90s and 2000s, Edgewater Hospital performed hundreds of unnecessary heart surgeries on patients just to pad its bottom line. Multiple patients died. Hear what lengths the government went in order to stop the fraud and why many believe the owner got away with it. Former employees, patients, investigators, and urban explorers recount the tangled history of what happened within the walls of Chicago's Edgewater Hospital.

  1. BONUS: Chicago History Podcast Talks Edgewater Hospital

    10/27/2022 ·  BONUS

    BONUS: Chicago History Podcast Talks Edgewater Hospital

    It's not a coincidence that many celebrities who performed at Edgewater Beach Hotel wound up in the "private suites" at Edgewater Hospital. Todd recently joined Tommy Henry on the Chicago History Podcast to explain why and shared a few other similarities between the two buildings.  Hear the full episode about Chicago's famed Edgewater Beach Hotel in Episode 503 Episode 306 of the Chicago History Podcast features Todd Ganz and Stephani Young talking about the making of If the Walls Could Talk. Episode 302 of the Chicago History Podcast explores the movie "Backdraft" -- a handful of scenes were filmed at Edgewater Hospital. Learn more about Chicago History Podcast on their website. Unlock bonus content on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ifthewallscouldtalkpodcast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    7 min
  2. BONUS: Teresita Basa, Part 3 "Q&A"

    12/02/2021 ·  BONUS

    BONUS: Teresita Basa, Part 3 "Q&A"

    There were other suspects in the mysterious murder investigation of Edgewater Hospital's Teresita Basa. In this special Q&A, learn about them and whether Reme Chua was considered a person of interest. Hear why one of Allan Showery's lawyers was later disbarred and find out about the odd connection to Edgewater Hospital's Peter Rogan and Roger Ehmen. If the Walls Could Talk Podcast shares the true crimes that destroyed Chicago's Edgewater Hospital. The complete series is now available. Additional photos and stories about the Teresita Basa story and Edgewater Hospital are available on our website IftheWallsCouldTalkPodcast.com Support the podcast on Patreon and unlock dozens of hours of bonus content and behind-the-scenes stories. Unlock bonus content on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ifthewallscouldtalkpodcast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    27 min
  3. BONUS: Teresita Basa, Part 2 "The Trial"

    11/07/2021 ·  BONUS

    BONUS: Teresita Basa, Part 2 "The Trial"

    Accused of murdering Teresita Basa, Allan Showery's trial began in 1979. Given the unusual circumstances of the case -- namely that police were tipped off by a ghost -- lawyers on both sides were challenged to convince 12 indecisive jurors. But it's what happened after the trial that still remains a mystery. See pictures and learn more about the Teresita Basa case on our website: IftheWallsCouldTalkPodcast.com , Instagram and Facebook Group. Hear bonus content, additional stories, interviews and behind-the-scenes content by supporting us on Patreon. The complete true crime series about Chicago's Edgewater Hospital begins with Episode 1 of If the Walls Could Talk Podcast. -------------------------------------- This episode was written and produced by Todd Ganz. Unlock bonus content on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ifthewallscouldtalkpodcast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    30 min
  4. BONUS: Teresita Basa, Part 1 "The Murder"

    10/31/2021 ·  BONUS

    BONUS: Teresita Basa, Part 1 "The Murder"

    Teresita Basa was found dead in her Chicago apartment with a knife in chest. The beloved Edgewater Hospital employee had been murdered and set on fire in 1977. With few leads, the case went cold...until Teresita's ghost returned from the grave to identify her killer: another Edgewater Hospital employee named Allan Showery. Hear the shocking true story of one the most unusual murder investigations in Part 1 of this Bonus Episode.   See pictures and learn more about the unusual murder of Teresita Basa on our website: IftheWallsCouldTalkPodcast.com.  Hear hours of additional content, stories, interviews, and behind-the-scenes content by supporting us on Patreon. Plans start at just $10/month. Hear the complete true crime series about Chicago's Edgewater Hospital beginning with Episode 1 of If the Walls Could Talk Podcast. -------------------------------------- This episode was written and produced by Todd Ganz. Unlock bonus content on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ifthewallscouldtalkpodcast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    33 min
  5. Ep 11: If the Walls Could Talk: Q & A Wrap Up

    03/28/2021

    Ep 11: If the Walls Could Talk: Q & A Wrap Up

    Is one of Edgewater Hospital's doctors sitting on death row? Why did Peter Rogan get such a short prison sentence? What happened to the hyperbaric chamber? In this jam-packed Q & A episode, we'll answer those questions and a dozen others about the Edgewater Hospital saga. A panel of experts also discuss whether there could be another Edgewater Hospital. Find additional photos and articles on the episode page of our website: IftheWallsCouldTalkPodcast.com   Unlock bonus content on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ifthewallscouldtalkpodcast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    54 min
  6. BONUS: Edgewater Hospital History

    03/21/2021 ·  BONUS

    BONUS: Edgewater Hospital History

    Dr. Maurice Mazel was Edgewater Hospital's leader who treated Hollywood's elite and turned his tiny neighborhood hospital into Chicago's premiere medical facility. For 51 years, he ran the hospital at 5700 N. Ashland Avenue like a hotel -- complete with bellhops, private suites and celebrity sightings. Hear more about the "good" years of the hospital. Plus, learn if the Chicago Paranormal Investigators found any ghosts in this special bonus episode.  Find additional photos and stories on the episode page: IftheWallsCouldTalkPodcast.com -------------------------------------- This episode was written and produced by Todd Ganz. Unlock bonus content on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ifthewallscouldtalkpodcast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    27 min
  7. Ep. 10: Second Season of Life

    03/14/2021

    Ep. 10: Second Season of Life

    Roger Ehmen served 6 years in prison for his role in Edgewater Hospital's fraud scheme. He shares how he managed to turn that darkness into an opportunity and, in the process, found his calling. Plus hear the shocking updates about Peter Rogan, Dr. Andrew Cubria and other players in the scheme in this tell-all "where are they now" episode. Learn more about Westside Health Authority and how you can support the non-profit organization. Additional "where are they now" information is available on the episode page of our website: IftheWallsCouldTalkPodcast.com -------------------------------------- This episode was written and produced by Todd Ganz. Unlock bonus content on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ifthewallscouldtalkpodcast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    41 min
  8. Ep. 9: Parade of Lies

    03/07/2021

    Ep. 9: Parade of Lies

    Peter Rogan abruptly ended his extradition fight and returned to the United States. He faced up to 50 years in prison and a $1 million fine for obstruction and perjury charges. Meanwhile the long-awaited redevelopment of Edgewater Hospital finally commenced and unearthed plenty of surprises. Learn more about how Peter's sentencing hearing finally made headlines -- for different reasons -- on the episode page of If the Walls Could Talk Podcast website. Access hours of bonus content, interviews and behind-the-scenes conversations by supporting us on Patreon. Plans start at just $10 / month. -------------------------------------- This episode was written and produced by Todd Ganz.   Unlock bonus content on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ifthewallscouldtalkpodcast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    35 min
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A struggling Chicago hospital did just about anything to admit patients. During the '90s and 2000s, Edgewater Hospital performed hundreds of unnecessary heart surgeries on patients just to pad its bottom line. Multiple patients died. Hear what lengths the government went in order to stop the fraud and why many believe the owner got away with it. Former employees, patients, investigators, and urban explorers recount the tangled history of what happened within the walls of Chicago's Edgewater Hospital.

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  • Creator
    Todd Ganz and Stephani Young
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2022
  • Episodes
    17
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Buckletown Productions LLC
  • Show Website
    If the Walls Could Talk

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