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... more
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Alyssa is joined by Hugh Yemon to discuss the history of Improv and Theatre Games. SHOW NOTES: NYT: Viola Spolin, 88, a... more
Alyssa and Pat journey to 1908 Chicago passed the first ordinance regarding Pasteurized milk. Then some drama ensued. History rhymes like... more
Alyssa and Captain Scoot from the maritime podcast ShipWrekt go back to the early 1900’s when schooners lined the main branch of... more
Are we living in the most debaucherous era? To figure it out Alyssa and Risen Lady Heathen travel back to... more
Alyssa updates John about the insanity that was Danny Solis' testimony. Words cannot express the plot twists. This is a stand alone... more
In this episode we talk about Fred Hampton who is perhaps the most important Civil Rights Activist you have never... more
Two geeky gals discuss an exhibit at the Chicago History Museum with some fun digressions. Learn more about your ad choices.... more
Alyssa is joined by David Baxter (Thank You Five, Friends of the Countess, The Twelve Months of Christmas) to discuss the history... more
I am joined by The Pat Whelan from BestEveningEver! to discuss Peter Schivarelli best known as the manager for the band Chicago and owner... more
In this episode, Alyssa gets Morgan Stringer's takes on three upcoming Chicago lawsuits: Thompson V United States, The Hoover Case, and Hubbard Inn. Directly related... more
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