Oh, Malort!

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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.

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The Front Page: A 1920's Broadway Genre

Alyssa is joined by David Baxter to discuss a play called "The Front Page" written by two reporters who covered Cook County Courts in the 1920's adding to the genre of crime reporter to Broadway Playwright. We discuss the real life inspirations. Show Notes:New York Times: CHICAGO SHERIFF FREED.; Hoffman and Other Officials Acquitted of Favoring Beer-Runners.Chicago Sun-Times: Review: 'The Front Page' centers two things Chicagoans really love — great ensembles and local historyRoger Ebert: Billy Wilder on “The Front Page”Time: Hearst's HoweyBritannica: Yellow JournalismNew York Time: Hildy is Dead Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 21

"The Birth of the Pill" at Timeline Theatre

This episode is different. Alyssa is talks to Maren Robinson resident dramaturg at TimeLine Theatre Company about the Chicago connections to The Pill. Show Notes:TimeLine TheatreChicago Reader: The Birth of the Pill blends fact and fancyHistory Channel: FDA approves “the pill”Chicago Tribune: How the Birth Control Pill HappenedChicago Health Magazine: Chicago and The PillChicago Public Library: 55th Anniversary of the PillNational Geographic: Delivering "The Pill" Wasn't EasyJonathan Eig: The Birth of the Pill Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 14

Jesse White: An Illinois Institution

Alyssa tells Vanessa from Reel Relationships about Illinois Institution beloved former Secretary of State Jesse White. Show Notes:Chicago Tribune: IT WAS WRIGLEY, NOT SOME GOAT, WHO CURSED CUBSJesse White Tumbling TeamChicago Tribune: Jesse WhiteNew York Times: Once Told to Move to the Back of the Bus, Jesse White Became an Illinois InstitutionWBEZ: Retiring Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White reveals the racism that shaped his legacyNBC: White Defends Pritzker After Ad Shows Gov. in 2008 Calling Him ‘Least-Offensive' Black Senate CandidateABC7: Sec. of State : I cannot co-sign Blago document Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 7

1910 Garment Strike: Girls get it Done

In honor of Labor Day, sitting in the epicenter of the labor movement Alyssa tells Pat Westmacott about the 1910 Garment Workers Strike and the long lasting implications it has in America. Show Notes: National Park Services: Women of the 1910 Chicago Garment Workers' Strike History: Labor Day 2026 WTTW: Key Moments in Chicago Labor History NYT: On Language; Greenhorn Chicago Tribune: And the women shall lead: Female laborers at forefront of Chicago's massive garment workers strike of 1910 Oh Malort: Haymarket Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 31

Hugh Hefner: Ethical Perv?

Alyssa and Molls discuss Chicago native Hugh Hefner: Show Notes: WTTW: The Making of Playboy A&E: Making of Playboy Roger Ebert: Hugh Hefner CST: https://chicago.suntimes.com/2017/9/28/18395092/from-the-ebert-archive-hefner-returns-to-haunts-of-chicago-childhood FBI: Hugh Hefner Part 01 (Final) TIME: No, Hugh Hefner Did Not Love Women NYT: HEFNER IS SILENT ONDRUGS INQUIRY Chicago A longtime Playboy editor on working for Hugh Hefner Reader DNAinfo: Hugh Hefner's Chicago: The Neighborhoods That Helped Make The Man Chicago Reader: The Life and Death of Bobbie Arnstein NYT: Hugh Hefner, Who Built the Playboy Empire and Embodied It, Dies at 91 WTTW: Hugh Hefner, Playboy Founder and Chicago Native, Dies at 91 Variety:Jesse Jackson: Hugh Hefner Was Ahead of His Time in Support of Racial Equality Men's Journal: A Man Out of Time: On the Complicated Legacy of Hugh Hefner, Dead at 91 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 24

Felony Review: A Reading Session

Alyssa tells Morgan about a book with a major error. while playing Oh Malort! BingoShow Notes:WTTW: Chicago Man Acquitted of Murder-for-Hire Charge in Plot Allegedly Targeting Border Patrol Chief Greg BovinoFelony Review: Tales of True Crime and Corruption in ChicagoWTTW: Eileen O’Neill Burke is ‘Not Related to THAT Burke’ — But He Backed Her Appellate Court Bid Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 17

Rewind: The Band Chicago: Roller Rink Music

Alyssa tells ⁠Matt Drufke⁠ from ⁠Still Not Friday Comedy⁠ about the band Chicago. We both learned a lot. Come for the subject and stay for the digressions. Support the show by subscribing, leaving a five-star review, telling all your friends and following on ⁠Twitter⁠, ⁠BlueSky⁠, ⁠Instagram⁠. Show Notes: ⁠Rock & Roll Hall of Fame⁠ ⁠Chicago The Band⁠ ⁠DNA Info: Daughter's Film Tells Story of the 'Chicago' Guitarist You Don't Remember⁠ ⁠CBS Chicago: Robert Lamm, Founding Member Of Chicago, Looks Back On Band's History Ahead Of Rock Hall Of Fame Induction⁠ ⁠Washington Post: Why did CNN air a documentary about the band Chicago produced by band members?⁠ ⁠Chicago Tribune: Chicago Gives Daley a Jersey⁠ ⁠Idaho Free Press: Mayor Daley Praises Chicago⁠ ⁠The Virginian Pilot: Original Chicago member, still rockin' after 50 years, doesn't mince words⁠ ⁠Variety⁠ ⁠History of Chicago (Band) Now More Than Ever Documentary⁠ ⁠VH1 Behind the Music⁠ ⁠Chicago: The Terry Kath Experience⁠ ⁠Chicago: The Last Band on Stage Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 10

Samuel Insull: Monopoly Man and Broadway Producer

Alyssa tells Vanessa from Reel Relationships about Samuel Insull. This episode ranges from monopolies to "Citizen Kane." Show Notes: Chicago Tribune: THE RISE AND FALL OF SAMUEL INSULL New York Times: THE INSULL UTILITY EMPIRE: ITS AMAZING RISE AND FALL; The Steps by Which the Chicago Magnate Built Up His Great Holding Companies and the Shocks That Destroyed Them American Heritage: The Fall of Samuel Insull PBS: Samuel Insull New York Times: SAMUEL INSULL Time: POWER: Death of an Era WBEZ: Guilty or innocent? The saga of Samuel Insull New York Times: Before There Was Enron, There Was Insull Time:Business: Mr. Insull Speaks New City: Fine Arts Building Interlude: Footnote in the Footlights, Samuel Insull and Gladys Wallis 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

Mother, May I Sleep With Podcast? is the only podcast that breaks down Lifetime Original Movies, one movie per week. New episodes each Sunday. Hosted by Molly McAleer, writer and co-founder of Hello Giggles. Access bonus episodes on Patreon.com/SolidListen.

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Two hosts, two topics, one split-down-the-middle show. On Halfsies, Molly McAleer and Rob Schulte each bring something to the table. A double feature podcast for whatever they’re obsessed with this week. Edited by Jean Marie Gibson. Halfsies is a part of the Solid Listen Network. Visit at Patreon.com/SolidListen for more.

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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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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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Mar 13

Southsidewhitesoxfan

This just proves anyone with a pulse can have a podcast. Please stop, you’re making Chicagoans look dumb.
One of my new favorite podcasts!

06/10/2024

Elizabeth's Health

Funny, informative and full of Chicago pride without sugar coating the truth. Would you consider doing an episode about Resurrection Mary?
A Chicago Treasure Dives Deep

03/20/2024

Pistodog

Alyssa should get a key to the city for this very informative hilarious podcast. She lays out a story with the flair of a trial attorney and reputable journalistic backup. All the while letting us laugh at the absurdity of her subjects flying too close to the sun. Thanks to Ronnie Karam for introducing me to a wonderful podcast in my own back yard.
Good topics

03/12/2024

malonerd

Great stories but a lot of dead air like the host is taking a smoke break or drinking.

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.