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Oh, Malort!

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Chicago
Illinois
Abraham Bolden
FRED Hampton
Chicago River
Dave Matthews Band
Prohibition
Donald Trump
Mike Madigan
Chicago Police Department
Mies Van Der Rohe
Cointelpro
John F. Kennedy
Secret Service
State Street Mall
William O'neill
Daylight Saving Time
The Musical Chicago
Berghoff
Nazism

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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Latest Episodes

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 CUBS

Jesse White Tumbling Team

Chicago Tribune: Jesse White... more

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.

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National Park Services: Women of the 1910 ... more

Alyssa and Molls discuss Chicago native Hugh Hefner:

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• WTTW: The Making of Playboy

• A&E: Making of Playboy

• Roger Ebert: Hugh Hefner

• CST: chicago.suntimes.com/2017/9/28/18395092/from-the-ebert-archive-hefner-retur... more

Alyssa tells Morgan about a book with a major error. while playing Oh Malort! Bingo

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WTTW: Chicago Man Acquitted of Murder-for-Hire Charge in Plot Allegedly Targeting Border Patrol Chief Greg Bovino

Felony Review: Tales of True Crime and C... more

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Recent Guests

David Baxter
Guest from Too Many Pods, invited to discuss Chicago LGBTQ history
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Episode: Rewind: History of Gay Pride in Chicago
Vander Pump Robb
Guest on the show
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Episode: Ruth Hanna McCormick Part Two: History Rhymes
John Zinn
Guest, impromptu discussion host
Episode: What is happening at The Kennedy Center?
Matt Drufke
Guest historian and co-host discussing Chicago 16-inch softball
Chicago history enthusiast
Episode: Sixteen Inch Softball: The Malort of Sports
Steven Ray Morris
Guest on this episode, host of Sea Jurassic Wright / C. Jurassic Wright
Sea Jurassic Wright
Episode: Brown's Chicken Massacre: DNA for the Win
Michael Ian Black
Comedy actor/guest; returning co-host for snack-themed crossover segment
Mike and Tom Eat Snacks
Episode: An Update on Chicago Courts and Operation Midway Blitz
Tom Kavanaugh
Comedian/guest; returning co-host for snack-themed crossover segment
Mike and Tom Eat Snacks
Episode: An Update on Chicago Courts and Operation Midway Blitz
Vanessa Murray
Owner of Reel Relationships and podcast host
Reel Relationships
Episode: The Berghoff: Weathering the Changes
Vannesa Murray
Co-host and contributor discussing Chicago's quirky history.
Reel Relationships
Episode: Daylight Saving Time: Dante's Third Ring

Host

Alyssa Dyksterhouse
Chicago tour guide and historian who hosts and researches Chicago's quirky past with humor and investigative rigor.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 41 ratings
  • So not good

    This just proves anyone with a pulse can have a podcast. Please stop, you’re making Chicagoans look dumb.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Southsidewhitesoxfan
    United States6 months ago
  • One of my new favorite podcasts!

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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Elizabeth's Health
    United States2 years ago
  • A Chicago Treasure Dives Deep

    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.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Pistodog
    United States3 years ago
  • Good topics

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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    malonerd
    United States3 years ago
  • Great listen. Needs a little clean up

    Loving these stories. The production needs a little clean up - there’s a little cutting in and out but still worth listening to!

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    lizalace89
    United States3 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Hosts' city enthusiasm and storytelling make deep-dive topics accessible.
Insightful and humorous takes on Chicago history draw listeners in.
Production quality is sometimes criticized for rough cuts and pauses.

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Ruth Hanna McCormick Part Two: History Rhymes
Q: What were some of the key policy positions Ruth McCormick took in her campaigns?
She supported prohibition, favored military preparedness, backed tariff policies like the McNary-Hogan bill, and promoted agricultural and labor reforms while navigating party dynamics and anti-Isolationist stances.
Ruth Hanna McCormick Part Two: History Rhymes
Q: Round two of Ruth Hanna McCormick. So how are you?
The host notes she is having a terrific year and the discussion continues about McCormick's reforms and political strategies.
Oak Park Nazi: Everyone thought they were Right.
Q: What are we talking about today?
We're going to actually talk about dirty secrets and cover-ups.

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A history- and culture-forward show that explores Chicago's quirks, from urban planning misfires and political sagas to legendary local characters. Episodes weave humor with sharp storytelling, often connecting past events to today's headlines, offering playful, insightful takeaways for listeners who love city history, architecture, and civic anecdotes. The format frequently features a charismatic host pairing with a witty co-host, delivering well-researched narratives alongside entertaining banter that can appeal to both casual history buffs and professionals seeking engaging branding or sponsorship angles tied to Chicago lore and urban culture.

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7. Tom Kavanaugh
8. Vanessa Murray

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