
Windy City Historians Podcast is a podcast on and about Chicago history for anyone curious about the Windy City hosted by authors Christopher Lynch and Patrick McBriarty.
| Publishes | Monthly | Episodes | 35 | Founded | 7 years ago |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category | History | ||||

In the Twentieth Century, Chicago’s Midway Airport had a sign that read “Crossroads of the World,” and during its heyday Midway literally was the aviation center of the world. From a historical perspective the same has been true for Chicago reaching... more
In this special episode of the Windy City Historians we revisit our discussion of 17th Century French explorer Jean Nicolet with the late historian John Swenson, J.D.. This was his last interview in which, John presents a new take, context, and hist... more
In this Special Episode we take a view of Chicago History — Cicada style. For in the world of entomology, 2024 was a big year. As two cicada broods The Great Southern Brood, which emerge every 13-years and is the largest of all periodical cicada br... more
Chicago is blessed to still have two daily newspapers, while many other U.S. cities are lucky to have one. And too many these days have none. In light of such loss, it is remarkable to learn that at one time, Chicago had at least nine newspapers an... more
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All the sound effects and the bumpers with the L are too much. You’re covering interesting material this is not an old radio show it’s a talk program. It’s okay for the content to be people talking. A few months later. Episode 11. Patrick would you please talk into the microphone! You have a lot of knowledge on early Chicago but it sounds like your sitting in the next room talking. I know a microphone is nearby because momentarily you sound on mic. I’m going to guess you’ve leaned back far. Can’... more
I’ve lived in and around Chicago all my life and I’m proud of its rich history. And I thought I knew a little bit about it. Boy was I ever wrong! This podcast goes deep and has really cool guests. I feel like eavesdropping on a couple of history nerds coffee talk! Looking forward to moving through the years with them!!!
All the sound effects and the bumpers with the L are too much. You’re covering interesting material this is not an old radio show it’s a talk program. It’s okay for the content to be people talking.
A few months later. Episode 11.
Patrick would you please talk into the microphone! You have a lot of knowledge on early Chicago but it sounds like your sitting in the next room talking. I know a microphone is nearby because momentarily you sound on mic. I’m going to guess you’ve leaned back far. C... more
Although I am not a Chicago native, I appreciate any podcast provided solid historical information.
At times, this podcast definitely does so. For that I am appreciative.
Unfortunately, the latest episode about Fort Dearborn was anything but. Within the first minute of the discussion the event was characterized as “American imperialism.“ Really?
True historians present objective information gleaned from a variety of sources and leave ideology to the audience. Let’s hope the producers of this ... more
For anyone who considers themselves a ‘Chicago Nerd’, this is a great podcast with information that flips what you think you know about Chicago history upside down! Thankfully people have picked up researching the REAL history! Give it a listen, you will not be disappointed!










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