Oh, Malort!

Alyssa is joined my Risen Heathen to discuss Chicago's most "famous" Nazi and a landmark SCOTUS decision. Digressions include: Inflation Charities New Age Literature What would you do if your kid was a Nazi? Show Notes: Documentaries: https://mediaburn.org/video/marquette-park-i/ https://mediaburn.org/video/marquette-park-ii/ https://www.pbs.org/video/wttw-specials-skokie-invaded-not-conquered/ Ar...

Chicago is know for what some call "rough and tumble politics". Alyssa talks with friend from college and former coworker John Zinn about Chicago's first incident of civil unrest. Digressions include: An ATM in a porn shop. Dive Bars The first time Alyssa was pickpocketed. Alyssa going to a bathhouse to ask for directions. Drag Queens Join us for the fun. Show Notes: http://www.encyclopedia.chicag...

Ever hear the phrase slipping someone a mickey? In her first podcast, Alyssa is joined by Molly McAleer (founder of Solid Listen Network and Hello Giggles, writer of Two Broke Girls host of Mother May I Sleep With Podcast and Trend Lightly). To discuss a crazy bar owner named Mickey Finn and how his name became a lyric in Annie. Digressions include pickpocketing in modern day as well possible idea...

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...