Backstory with Larry Potash
WGN-TVExplore the BACKSTORY behind some of the most intriguing tales in history, culture, religion and science from Chicago and beyond.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 95 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | ScienceNews | |||
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America's founding fathers go beyond the English. About half of the signers of the Declaration of Independence have Scottish roots. And they remained an influence on America from that moment forward. more
There are more than 750 whiskey and bourbon distillery businesses in the United States. They are growing at a pace of about 15% every year. Dark spirits have made a comeback, in no small part, because of its backstory. more
For centuries, maps have shown us how to get from point A to point B. But they’re much more than that. They’re a record of what people care about. How do you preserve these stories when maps are no longer on paper? In this Backstory piece, Larry Pota... more
Baseball pre-dates the other main sports in America. And while it’s often referred to as the American Pastime, its origins are steeped in myth. In this Backstory piece, Larry Potash introduces us to a group of people playing the game as it once was. more
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I really enjoy the informative topics.
Apple Podcasts5Ciccio0420
United States2 years ago - Informative & Entertaining
Interesting approach to news stories that’s well-presented by the host. Thank you.
Apple Podcasts5Trudy112233United States3 years ago - Great Stories
These are quick, fascinating and fun documentaries about American history, typically with a Chicago connection. Well-narrated, good music, great interviews. The humanity in all the stories shines through.
Apple Podcasts5Jack_McCoyUnited States3 years ago - Larry MF Podtash!
The best!
Apple Podcasts5markay1United States3 years ago - Backstory Exorcist!
I remember being more scared by this movie than any other! more
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