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.

2D AGO

Jean Crones: Souper Anarchist

Alyssa tells Jack Gill from Hardy Focused about Jean Crones an anarchist who tried to kill then ArchBishop Mundelein. Socials:Twitter, BlueSky, Instagram Show Notes: Mundelein High School:Musical Works Premiered at MHS Chosen for Publication Chicago Tribune: Chum of cook soup suspect, held by police Catholic New Archive: Issue Article CRONES INDICTED New Year Times: CHICAGO ANARCHISTS HELD IN POISON PLOT; Two Friends of Missing Cook Seized as Arsenic Is Found in Soup. TRAIL LEADS TO NEW YORK Report That Crones Was Once a German Spy--Priests Return, Tell of Being Stricken. Hoosier State Chronicles: Banker Who Ate Poisoned Soup Died Monday in Chicago. Rocky Mountain News: POISON SOUP SUSPECT HELD IN NEBRASKA JAIL Chicago Tribune: A century ago today, an anarchist tried to kill Chicago’s archbishop with soup New York Times: CRONES NOW GIVES 2 DAYS TO GET HIM; In Third Letter to The Times He Says He Will Leave New York in 48 Hours. STAMP "HUDSON TERMINAL" Poisoner' Favors Correspondence School for Police, "Espechely Officiells." GUARD HEADQUARTERS HERE Detectives on Fire Escapes at Ball of Knights of Columbus -- Churches Also Watched. CRONES NOW GIVES 2 DAYS TO GET HIM Chicago Tribune: Does this taste funny to you? Chicago’s long, gross history of food poisoning The Daily Gate City: New York City: THIRD LETTER VERIFIED.; Club Manager Corroborates New Statements by Crones. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1h 22m
4D AGO

Rewind: Haymarket: Things Ryhme

In honor of of May Day being the 3rd Aniversary of Oh Malort I am rereleasing this episode about the Haymarket Affair where Molly McAleer and I talk about the origin of the 8-hour work day. Socials:Twitter, BlueSky, Instagram Show Notes:Illinois Labor History Society: The Haymarket AffairEncyclopedia of Chicago History: Haymarket and May DayWTTW: HAYMARKET AFFAIR HANGINGSBritannica: Haymarket AffairWCCO: Good Question: How did we get the 8-hour work day?Chicago Cop: HAYMARKET SQUARE RIOTChicago Sun-Times: Haymarket blast shook the world - 100 years later, Chicago rememberedChicago Reader: Haymarket RevisitedChicago Tribune: HAYMARKET RIOT REMEMBEREDPBS: The Anarchists and the Haymarket Square IncidentSecond City SinnersChicago Tribune: STILL-HEARD VOICES: HAYMARKET MONUMENT GETS LANDMARK STATUSCPD: Haymarket Statue Rededication Ceremony at Police HeadquartersThe Haymarket MemorialChicago Tribune: SITE OF HAYMARKET RIOT PROPOSED FOR LABOR PARK Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2h 8m
APR 27

The Merle Reskin Theatre: Much Ado About Nothing

Alyssa and David muster all their theatre kid energy to talk about The Merle Reskin Theatre which was a hot topic in the news a few weeks ago and inspired silly outrage. Support the show by subscribing, leaving a five-star review, telling all your friends and following on Twitter, BlueSky, Instagram. Show Notes: WBEZ: Cash-strapped DePaul closes the curtain on Downtown’s historic Reskin Theatre DePaul University Facility Living New Deal: Merle Reskin (former Blackstone) Theater Renovation – Chicago IL Block Club Chicago: DePaul Unveils $72 Million Theater School Building WTTW: Cultural Connections DePaul Theatre School TimeOut Chicago: Merle Reskin Theatre Broadway World: Merle Reskin Theatre Alyssa's review of "God of Hell" Caryl Churhill Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1h 2m
APR 20

Ruth Hanna McCormick Part Two: History Rhymes

In this episode Alyssa and VanderRob finish their conversation about the absolutely fascinating life of heiress, suffragette, and politician. Ruth Hanna McCormick. Support the show by subscribing, leaving a five-star review, telling all your friends and following on Twitter, BlueSky, Instagram. Show Notes: Time: WOMEN: Widow Time: THE CONGRESS: Bucking Female Ruth Hanna McCormick: A Life in Politics, 1880-1944 US House History: MCCORMICK, Ruth Hanna National Women's History Museum:Ruth Hanna McCormick Theodore Roosevelt Center:Ruth Hanna McCormick Simms Rockford Register Star: Women’s History Month: Who was Ruth Hanna McCormick? Politico: Ruth Hanna McCormick Simms born in Cleveland, March 27, 1880 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1h 13m
APR 13

Ruth Hanna McCorkmick Part One: A Suffragette

In this episode Alyssa tells VanderRob about the absolutely fascinating life of heiress, suffragette, and politician. Ruth Hanna McCormick. Please note this is a two parter. Support the show by subscribing, leaving a five-star review, telling all your friends and following on Twitter, BlueSky, Instagram. Show Notes: Time: WOMEN: Widow Time: THE CONGRESS: Bucking Female Ruth Hanna McCormick: A Life in Politics, 1880-1944 US House History: MCCORMICK, Ruth Hanna National Women's History Museum:Ruth Hanna McCormick Theodore Roosevelt Center:Ruth Hanna McCormick Simms Rockford Register Star: Women’s History Month: Who was Ruth Hanna McCormick? Politico: Ruth Hanna McCormick Simms born in Cleveland, March 27, 1880 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

48 min
APR 6

Italo Balbo: Chicago's Fascist Fever Dream

In this episode Alyssa tells Risen about Italo Balbo and the time Chicago had a fascist fever dream. Support the show by subscribing, leaving a five-star review, telling all your friends and following on Twitter, BlueSky, Instagram. Show Notes: Chicago Reader: Street honoring fascist Balbo to remain after aldermen cave Chicago Tribune: Chicago cheered as Italo Balbo led a squadron of 24 Italian aircraft that splashed down in Lake Michigan 90 years ago Chicago Magazine: The (Failed) 1946 Fight to Remove a Fascist's Name from a Chicago Street ABC 7: Debate ensues about removal of Balbo monument, renaming of street Chicago Sun-Times: Italo Balbo, a complex and controversial figure, from Italy to Grant Park WTTW: History or Hate? Chicago’s Controversial Monuments and Street NamesNBC Chicago: Tempest Brews Over Renaming of Balbo Drive Encyclopedia of Chicago: "Who is Balbo?," 1933 Chicago Tribune: Future of Balbo monument, a gift from Mussolini, uncertain New York Times: BALBO TALKS TO CHICAGO.; Speaking Over Radio From Rome, He Presents Column From Forum. Chicago Reader: Balbo’s Last Stand CBS Chicago: Aldermen Propose To Rename Balbo Drive StreetsBlog Chicago: Blackshirts and Green Signs: Is It Time to Rename Balbo Drive, a Tribute to a Fascist? TimeOut: Aldermen are considering removing the Balbo monument and renaming Balbo Drive Encyclopedia of Chicago:Chief Blackhorn and Italo Balbo, 1933AP: Protesters demand removal of monument to fascist Italo Balbo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1h 3m
MAR 30

Lois Weisberg: She Curated Chicago

Alyssa tells Vanessa from Reel Relationships about "den mother of the arts" Lois Weisberg. Support the show by subscribing, leaving a five-star review, telling all your friends and following on Twitter, BlueSky, Instagram. Show Notes: TimeOut: Life after Lois | Lois Weisberg New York Times: Lois Weisberg, Chicago’s Cultural Connector, Dies at 90 Chicago Magazine: Remembering Lois Weisberg, the Woman Who Curated Chicago The New Yorker: Six Degrees of Lois Weisberg PBS: Chicago Stories Lois Weisberg Governing: Lois Weisberg Chicago Sun-Times: Lois Weisberg, ‘den mother of the arts’ Chicago Reader: Lois Weisberg: Rest in peace doesn’t cut it Chicago Reader: The brothers Weisberg Chicago Reader: The Shakman Variations Chicago Reader: A Macarena for the Millenium FT: Lois Weisberg, Chicago arts administrator, 1925-2016 Chicago Tribune: Chicago’s ‘Cows on Parade’ is back for July, celebrating 20-year anniversary with one last roundup WBEZ: Lois Weisberg: “This is one of the worst things that ever has happened to the city.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1h 7m
MAR 23

George Ryan Part Two: Forrest Gump of Illinois

Alyssa continues telling Morgan about the complicated history of disgraced former Illinois Governor George Ryan. This story is messy but also involves a lot of cameos by unexpected people. Support the show by subscribing, leaving a five-star review, telling all your friends and following on Twitter, BlueSky, Instagram. Show Notes: CNN: George Ryan Fast Facts New York Times: George H. Ryan WTTW: Former Illinois Gov. George Ryan, Who Ended Death Penalty and Was Imprisoned for Corruption, Dies at 91 Chicago Tribune: Former Gov. George Ryan, who halted state’s death penalty but was imprisoned for corruption, dies at 91 Axios: George Ryan, former Illinois governor with a complicated legacy, dies at 91 DOJ: U.S. INDICTS FORMER ILLINOIS GOV. GEORGE RYAN FOR ALLEGED PUBLIC CORRUPTION DURING TERMS AS SECRETARY OF STATE AND GOVERNOR Chicago Tribune: NEW HEAT ON RYAN IN FATAL ACCIDENT Chicago Magazine: The New Face of the Law Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1h 38m

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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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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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PERSONAL JOURNALS
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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Molly & Jenn can’t shut the F up about documentaries. New episodes every other Monday exclusively on Solid Listen+. Hit up massivedocs.com for more info.

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Since 2009, the hosts of Hardly Focused have relentlessly made fun of pop culture, current events, and each other. Join them every Thursday as they pick apart the news and struggle to stay on-topic.

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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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24 Ratings

Great listen. Needs a little clean up

12/15/2023

lizalace89

Loving these stories. The production needs a little clean up - there’s a little cutting in and out but still worth listening to!
So not good

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.

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.