Oh, Malort! Podcast
1) Rewind: 1855 Lager Beer Riots
We are revisiting one of the earliest episodes exploring Chicago's first incidence of civil unrest. Immigrants have been getting in done here. Chicago is known for what some call "rough and tumble po...Show More
2) The Dirksenverse: Who's Reliable?
In this episode, Alyssa gives updates on the rulings from the various cases in the Northern District of Illinois. It's cathartic. Socials:Twitter, BlueSky, Instagram Learn more about your...Show More
3) The Dirksenverse: What is Happening in Chicago Courts?
A lot of stuff is happening in the Federal Courts regarding DHS/ICE/CBP so Alyssa decided to do an emergency update to give an overview of what is happening. If you have any questions please let he...Show More
4) Wingfoot Air Express: Why Chicago is not Blimpoplis
Alyssa is joined by Risen. We talk about the first blimp which fell out of the sky. Socials:Twitter, BlueSky, Instagram Show Notes: Society For American Baseball Research:July 21, 1919: Horrif...Show More
5) Edward and Stephania Andrews: A Cold Case
Alyssa is joined by Max Winkler director of The Ed Gein Story to discuss Alyssa's Cameo in said upcoming Netflix series, Max's love of Chicago as well as a riveting cold case that led to divers findin...Show More
6) Edward Vrdolyak Part Two: A Clown
Alyssa tells at Morgan about Fast Edde. Socials:Twitter, BlueSky, InstagramShow Note:DOJ: INDICTED IN ALLEGED KICKBACKSCHEME INVOLVING GOLD COAST REAL ESTATE DEALChicago Sun-Times: The billionaire beh...Show More
7) Edward Vrdolyak Part One: Corruption Junction
Alyssa tells at Morgan about Fast Eddie. We take a digression into the 78. Socials:Twitter, BlueSky, InstagramShow Notes:DOJ: INDICTED IN ALLEGED KICKBACKSCHEME INVOLVING GOLD COAST REAL ESTATE DEALC...Show More
8) Bozo: The World's Greatest
In this episode, Alyssa tells John Zinn about the legacy of Bozo. Socials:Twitter, BlueSky, Instagram Show Notes: Chicago Reader: Our Town: Bozo the Clown Chicago Reader: The Bozo Chroni...Show More
9) Haymarket: Things Rhyme
Happy Labor Day. In this episode Alyssa tells Molly McAleer about the Haymarket Affair and the origin of the 8-hour work day. Socials:Twitter, BlueSky, Instagram Show Notes: Illinois Labor Hi...Show More
10) Riverside Park: Don't Stand up on Roller Coasters
Alyssa tells Ken Guy the history of Riverview ParkSubscribe, leave a five-star review, and tell all your friends. Socials:Twitter, BlueSky, Instagram EmailShow Notes: Chicago Tribune: Photos: Remember...Show More