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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Mother, May I Sleep With Podcast? is the only podcast that breaks down Lifetime Original Movies, one movie per week. New episodes each Sunday. Hosted by Molly McAleer, writer and co-founder of Hello Giggles. Access bonus episodes on Patreon.com/SolidListen.
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Montgomery Ward: The OG Amazon
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Alyssa is joined by Risen Lady Heathen to discuss innovator Aaron Montgomery Ward and his contribution to retail and the Chicago Lakefront. Other Topics: The Fire American Girl Hobbies and crafts during COVID Timezones Chicago School of Economics Layaway Pots and pans in the dishwasher Film cameras Why I started this podcast Show Notes: Chicago His…
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S11E11 - The Wrong Real Estate Agent (Featuring Rob Schulte)
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Support the show and get episodes early and ad-free on Patreon Tom Sandoval stars (???) in this 2021 Lifetime Original Movie about a real-estate deal gone terribly wrong, and Rob Schulte from Vanderpump Robs joins us to break it all down From IMDb: Single working mother Julie and her teenage daughter Maddie rent a beautiful house on several acres o…
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Dan Proft: Avail his Brilliance
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I am joined by Vanessa to talk about Dan Proft. A man who hates Chicago. Digressions include: Veggie Tales Disqualifying resume items for Chicago pols Why is Chicago so Corrupt? What Russel Brand has been up to since he divorced Katy Perry Vanessa Googles Dan Proft’s hair in real time. Show Notes: Chicago Sun-Times: Through Liberty Principles PAC, …
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S11E10 - P. C. (Law & Order: Special Victims Unit) (Featuring Jean Marie Gibson)
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Kathy Griffin stars as a "militant lesbian" in this dark-and-twisty episode of SVU from 2010, recapped by Molly and our editor, JeanMarie Gibson! 1) JeanMarie is the fucking best. 2) There is a delightful reveal in the episode about one of her interests that was brand new information 3) Kathy Griffin's performance here deserved an Emmy for this 4) …
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The Chicago Seven: Everyone's Out of Order
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This week Mo Sting from Hot Dockets and I discuss the trial of the Chicago Seven. So much laughter. Show Notes: Conspiracy in the Streets The Extraordinary Trial of the Chicago Seven The Chicago Conspiracy Trial Time: ‘Violence Was Inevitable’: How 7 Key Players Remember the Chaos of 1968’s Democratic National Convention Protests Chicago History Mu…
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REWIND - To Be Fat Like Me (Featuring Ronnie Karam)
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"Kaley Cuoco gets the job done." Molls brings back our fave, Ronnie Karam, to discuss what Ronnie claims is a classic Lifetime movie - To Be Fat Like Me. Molls reads Ronnie some IMDB trivia/facts about America-Famous Kaley, they chat about the Steve Erwin-esque wardrobe choices, and they enjoy several LOLs together over this "classic" film. Support…
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DNC REWIND - Part Two: The Main Event
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Chicago will host the 2024 DNC convention but is is worth exploring the most tear-gassed convention in 1968. The parallels are amazing. History rhymes. SHOW NOTES: Bill Kurtis remembers the 1968 Democratic National Convention Part 1: 'The Whole World's Watching: 20 Years Later,' A 1988 CBS 2 Documentar Part 2: 'The Whole World's Watching: 20 Years …
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S11E8 - Off The Rails (Featuring Captain Scoot)
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DON'T CRASH OUT!!! Cap't Scoot and Molly take a break from recapping Pretty Little Liars (listen to that here) to discuss the TRAIN DERAILMENT NIGHTMARE that is OFF THE RAILS (2017). Description from IMDb: A married woman doubts her true identity after losing her memory in a train wreck. To get our episodes early and ad-free, support us on Patreon …
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SECOND SHOT: 1968 DNC Part One: The Dress Rehearsal and the Previews
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This episode was released last summer but next week Chicago will host the DNC and given how crazy the last month has been it might be good to explore what happen then. This is a two part episode to belly up to bar and get ready. The Whole Word in Watching. Original Summary: Chicago will host the 2024 DNC convention but is is worth exploring the mos…
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The Dave Matthews Band Incident: An Inside Poop
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Twenty-years ago a driver working the the Dave Mathews Band dropped 800lbs of poop which landed on a boat full of people enjoying an architecture tour. Alyssa tells Molly McAleer and Captain Scoot all the details. Show Notes: Chicago Tribune: Band’s driver denies drenching boat Chicago Sun-Times: Tour boat hit with raw sewage // 2 large buses on br…
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S11E7 - TalHotBlond (Featuring Meredith Lynch)
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Get episodes a week early and ad-free by supporting the show on Patreon Meredith Lynch is back on the show to discuss one of the slowest moving creepfests we've ever talked about on here. Thomas Montgomery is a real man who got caught up with a catfish that he met in an online poker game. Their "relationship" became so intense that it took over his…
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Mike Madigan Part Four: Dirty Tricks
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We finished our Madigan Series. Much like historians trying to write about the period from the June Trump Biden debate until the DNC. Chicago sans assassination attempt this story has so many aspects happening all at once: sexual harassment, bribery, two federal cases on election interference, ballot tampering, calls for resignation and shifting po…
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S11E6 - Parasites (Law & Order: Special Victims Unit) (Featuring Jessica)
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Gaylor Swift enthusiast and friend of the show *JESSICA THE HOME GOODS HEIRESS* returns to the show to talk about this like, kind of actually really confusing and all over the place episode of Law & Order: Special Victims' season 2 episode, "Parasites." Before we put in the IMDb description, consider supporting the show on Patreon for ad-free, earl…
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Mike Madigan Part Three: Chicago Octopus Robot
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In this episode John and Alyssa talk more about Mike Madigan's career while looking at his impact on patronage jobs, family tree, and rename the Chicago political machine. Show Notes: Chicago Magazine: Michael Madigan Is the King of Illinois Chicago Tribune: How Madigan builds his patronage army Chicago Reader: The Madigan Effect The House that Mad…
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Special Episode: Mob Lawyer Turned FBI Informant Bob Cooley Wrote a Letter
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Bob Cooley, the central character from Operation Gambit, wrote the judge in Ed Burke's case a twelve page letter. Alyssa reads it to Morgan Stringer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesDoor Solid Listen
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Mike Madigan Part Two: Political Dynasty
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In this episode, Alyssa and John talk about the Blago impeachment and political dynasties in Illinois. Show Notes: Chicago Tribune: Column: Madigan’s name launched her career but possibly contributed to calling it quits Politco: There’s An Irish Wake for Illinois’ Political Machine Forbes: Why Does IL Attorney General Lisa Madigan Refuse To Prosecu…
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S11E5 - Mommy Meanest (Featuring Desi Jedeikin)
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Lisa Rinna returns to Lifetime as an ACTRESS and PRODUCER for an updated and online version of Mommy Dearest (minus the fame), Mommy Meanest. Hollywood Crime Scene's Desi Jedeikin joins Molly to fully digest it all. From IMDb: A teenage girl is relentlessly cyber-bullied, but the worst part is when she finds out who is actually sending the horrific…
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Mike Madigan Part One: The Luck of the Draw
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John Zinn and I are embarking on a journey to look at the career of former Speaker of the Illinois House Mike Madigan. In this episode we talk about the circumstances that facilitated his rise to power, some legislative victories, and a, perhaps, little known fact about his daughter Lisa. SHOW NOTES: Rueters: The man behind the fiscal fiasco in Ill…
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S11E4 - Patrimonial Burden (Featuring Lex Carek)
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Our buddy 420b00bs is back again to talk about the fundie-ish 2015 Law and Order: Special Victims Unit episode "Patrimonial Burden." From IMDb: A reality TV family secrets begin to spill when their young teenage daughter learns she's pregnant. To get ad-free episodes and listen a week early, support the show on Patreon Find Molly on social media, o…
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Taste of Chicago: We LOVE America
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In this episode Alyssa is joined by Captain Scoot to discuss the history of Taste of Chicago. Was Chicago Fest the earlier version? Not really. We discuss the highs and lows while dispelling some Chicago lore. Show Notes: DNA Info: The First Taste Of Chicago Was On The Magnificent Mile ... And Packed NBC Chicago: “Boooo! Awwww!” NBC Chicago: City C…
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Burke Sentencing: I guess.
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In this episode I am joined by legal expert Morgan Stinger and John Zinn to discuss the Ed Burke sentencing. Image from Hare Brained Show Notes: Chicago Sun-Times: How much jail time should Ed Burke get? Depends on which City Council member you ask. Chicago Magazine: Paul Vallas Really Loves His Broom Chicago Sun-Times: Let's all play 'Sit in Judgm…
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S11E3 - The Stalking of Laurie Show (Featuring Alyssa Dyksterhouse)
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If you've seen this movie before, it's probably stuck with you for quite some time. Our guest this week, Alyssa Dyksterhouse of the Chicago history podcast "Oh, Malort!". The movie tracks the events that led up to the eventual murder of teenager Laurie Show that happened at the hands of a pretty twisted couple who she met after moving to Lancaster,…
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KKK in Chikago: It's a Okay to Dox a Racist
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In this episode Alyssa is joined by Risen Lady Heathen to talk about the rise and fall of the KKK in Chicago. Show Notes: Chicago Tribune: When Chicago welcomed KKK NPR Illinois: History: The 1920's Saw The KKK's Rise In Illinois Chicago Magazine: The Ku Klux Klan Was Successful in 1920s Chicago (But Mostly as a Con) Chicago Reader: Boys in the Hoo…
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S11E2 - Death Saved My Life (Featuring LAURÉ)
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Lots of LOLs and callbacks this week with returning guest Lauré! This movie was a special request from the guest after catching it at home one evening. Listen in to our conversation about the twisty turny 2021 Lifetime Movie, "Death Saved My Life" starring Meagan Good. From IMDb: On the surface it seems Jade has it all, including a successful marke…
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The Mystery of Al Capone's Vaults: Richard J. Daley Rolled Over in his Grave!
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In this episode, Alyssa is joined by Hugh Yeman to discuss "The Mystery of Al Capone's Vault" an event that catapulted Geraldo into a new direction and impacted the media market to this day. Show Notes: AV Club: When Geraldo Rivera opened Al Capone’s vault, he turned nothing into ratings Mental Flow: Oral History: When Geraldo Rivera Opened Al Capo…
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S11E1 - Design (Law & Order: Special Victims Unit) (Featuring Kritty Uranowski)
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The wildest, hottest, most Cluster B chick ever plays the villain in this classic episode of SVU that Molly recaps with her buddy and the STAR of 2007's remake of the John Waters classic, Hairspray! Kritty Uranowski is a musician and voice teacher based in Toronto, Canada with a speaking voice Molly could listen to for days and she's pretty funny o…
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Queer Pride in Chicago: Every Kick is a Boost
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In this episode Alyssa is joined by David Baxter to discuss the history of Pride in Chicago. Show Notes: Chicago Magazine: A Brief History of Chicago’s Pride Parade WTTW: How Chicago’s Pride Parade Grew from a Small March to a Big Event Out & Proud in Chicago Windy City Times: From a March to a Parade: Chicago's Pride History NPR: Gloria Gaynor: 'I…
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Wesley Willis: A Punk Icon
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Alyssa is joined by Pat Westmacott of The Grinning Barretts to talk about Chicago's Punk Icon, Wesley Willis with a few fun digressions. Show Notes: Washington Post: Songs in His Head Steve Albini Chicago Reader: The Wesley Willis Fiasco Wesley Willis: Too Much Too Soon? All Music: Feel the Power Review by Stephen Thomas Erlewine Wesley Willis Bio …
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REWIND - Wisegal (Featuring Desi Jedeikin)
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"This whole movie is full of Italian white guys with dark hair." “Are we supposed to know that slang? That getting mobbed meant getting killed?” This episode originally aired as a 2-parter, but we decided to put it all in one ep for the REWIND of it all. Enjoy! Molly welcomes back Desi Jedeikin to discuss Wisegal, the mobster drama (inspired by a t…
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The Tamale Guy: Underground Superstar
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Alyssa takes a break from crime and corruption to tell Vanessa from Reel Relationships about a living local hero and one of the reasons Chicago is the greatest American city. Show Notes: WTTW: Chicago Portrait: Tamale Guy DNA Info: Is Running Into The Tamale Guy a Religious Experience? Yes, Yelpers Say Thrillist: An Interview With Chicago's Dive Ba…
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REWIND - Fatal Honeymoon (Featuring Rachel Fisher)
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"I wanted to emotionally eat the entire time." Molls and guest Rachel Fisher (co-host of Hollywood Crime Scene) take a lovely deep dive (pun intended) into Fatal Honeymoon. Join the ladies as they dissect this dark story, which was based on actual events, for your entertainment. Subscribe now & if you're digging us, leave a 5-star rating and review…
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The Dirksenverse: Operation GAMBAT
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With Ed Burke Day mere days away, Alyssa invited Morgan Stringer from Hot Dockets to the Dirksenverse to explore Operation GAMBAT which involved putting away bad people who fixed murders and other stuff. In addition the FBI Op we talk about the following: Ed Burke’s racism Costume critique Return of the FBI Theatre Troop and some bad casting Dersh …
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REWIND - Twisted Desire (Featuring Daniel Van Kirk)
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"No matter how bad things got, she had to wear a crop top." Molls and Daniel Van Kirk dive into the made-for-tv movie, Twisted Desire, starring the v. famous 90s queen Melissa Joan Hart. Tune into to listen to the stereotypes surrounding 90s fashion, who they believe is the real victim of the film (and who gives a real Lala from Vanderpump Rules vi…
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Grimes Sisters: Chicago's "Most" Famous Cold Case
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In this episode Alyssa is joined by Steven Ray Morris of See Jurassic Right and formerly My Favorite Murder to discuss the 1950's murder of the Grimes Sisters. Show Notes: Chicago Reader: Death and the Maidens Chicago Now: Unsolved Chicago Grimes Sisters’ Murder is 59 Years Old Newcity: A Killer and A Movie: When Two Brutal Murders Brought Fear to …
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S10E18 - Jackie's Back (Featuring Tim Barnes)
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Tim Barnes from the wonderful podcast "You Are The Genre" joins Molly to recap the absolutely hilarious 1999 Robert Townsend directed Lifetime flick, "Jackie's Back!" From IMDb: "Mockumentary" on '60s diva Jackie Washington (Jenifer Lewis), whose ancestors were George Washington's slaves. Lewis is our leading lady with an incredible singing voice. …
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Charlie Trotter: Gordon Ramsay before there was Gordon Ramsay
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Alyssa is joined by Ben Mandelker of Watch What Crappens to discuss the life and times of Chef Charlie Trotter. Some of you might be asking, "Who?" Well, take a listen because aside from being Gordon Ramsay before Gordon Ramsay he profoundly impacted Chicago's dining culture with some influence on Top Chef. Take a moment to subscribe and leave a fi…
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S10E17 - The Perfect Nanny (Featuring Diablo Cody)
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Diablo Cody joins the show to talk about The Perfect Nanny, bringing us that much closer to our EGOT of guests (we still have to get our Grammy winner). This movie is absolutely bonkers in the best way possible and the crazy starts right out the gate! From IMDb: After she is released from a mental hospital, a woman obsessed with romance novels take…
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Soldier Field Update: Flabbergasting
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The Chicago Bears and the City of Chicago held a press conference so stunning Alyssa had to sit down for and tell Scoot and Pat all about it to get their reactions. She also had to explain the parking deal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesDoor Solid Listen
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Cabrini Part Three: The Architecture is Not the Problem
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Alyssa and Scoot talk about Mayor Daley's "Plan for Transformation" and the current state of Cabrini-Green. Show Notes: Block Club Chicago: Cabrini-Green: A History of Broken Promises IMDB: Slick Boys New York Times: Chicago Housing Agency To Be Taken Over by U.S.High-Risers: Cabrini-Green and the Fate of American Public Housing Video: Welcome to C…
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S10E16 - Persona (Law & Order: Special Victims Unit) feat. Ben Mandelker
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Ben Mandelker from Watch What Crappens joins Molly to talk about this twisty-turny episode of SVU with guest star Brenda Blethyn! Honestly, this is an episode Molly really didn't want to end! From IMDb: While trying to stop a case of domestic abuse, Benson crosses paths with a woman who has been a fugitive for over 30 years and claims that she was …
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Cabrini Green Episode Two: Nothing says Easter like a Carnival.
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In this episode we discuss how Mayor Jane Byrne sorta takes up residence in the projects and throws the most cringe easter celebration while violating constitutional rights. Then it gets bad and constitutional rights are stomped on some more. Good Times. At the end you get Alyssa's Cabrini Green story. Show Notes: Chicago Magazine: Cabrini Green WT…
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Cabrini Green Episode One: Not Good Times
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Alyssa tells Captain Scoot about early years of Cabrini Green which, for rightful reasons, was considered to be the most dangerous place in America for decades. Show Notes: Straight Dope: ‘Good Times’ Racist reboot on Netflix Chicago Magazine: More Reads on Poverty and Segregation AP: 2 Who killed Chicago cops paroled after decades in Prison Chicag…
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REWIND - Killer Assistant (Featuring Jennifer Nies)
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“One person’s treasure is another person’s whatever.” Molls and guest Jennifer Nies enjoy a nice, long chat about Killer Assistant, a breezy watch brought to you by the folks at Lifetime. They discuss everything from the budget for production and what PDF stands for to statement necklaces and so much more. Hang around to have some good LOLs and hea…
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2003 Tragedies: E2 and the Porch Collapse
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In this episode we discuss two tragedies that shaped Chicago and made national news. Show Notes: Time Out Chicago: The E2 tragedy nine years later Chicago Tribune: Friday marks 20 years since E2 nightclub’s deadly crowd crush in South Loop, one of the worst in Chicago history CNN: Chicago overwhelmed by nightclub deaths NYT: 21 Die in Stampede of 1…
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S10E14 - Gone Mom: The Disappearance of Jennifer Dulos (Featuring Jack Gill & from Becky Hill) [Part 2]
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Here's part two of Gone Mom: The Disappearance of Jennifer Dulos with guests Jack Gill and Becky Hill of Hardly Focused! From IMDb: Jennifer Dulos, the wealthy, Connecticut mother-of-five who mysteriously vanished. Head over to the Hardly Focused website to check out their show. For ad-free episodes and bonus content, support us on Patreon! Check o…
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Soldier Field: More StadiumGate
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Alyssa is joined by Pat Westmacott to discuss the history of Soldier Field as well as the Bears history of threatening to leave the city. Show Notes: NYT: Soldier Field: A Football Cathedral Never Really Meant for Football South Side Weekly: Stadium Shenanigans Chicago Tribune: Soldier Field ready for next round Chicago Magazine: Field of Pain NBC-…
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S10E13 - Gone Mom: The Disappearance of Jennifer Dulos (Featuring Jack Gill & Becky Hill) [Part 1]
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We're kicking off a two-parter today with part one of Gone Mom: The Disappearance of Jennifer Dulos with guests Jack Gill and Becky Hill of Hardly Focused! From IMDb: Jennifer Dulos, the wealthy, Connecticut mother-of-five who mysteriously vanished. Head over to the Hardly Focused website to check out their show. For ad-free episodes and bonus cont…
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Chicago's Minor League Megyn Kelly: Seduction Investigations
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Alyssa is joined by Molly McAleer of Trend Lightly and Mother May I Sleep With Podcast to discuss Chicago's Most Famous High-School Soccer Coach. Digressions include: Covid Al Capone's Vault/Geraldo Should Alyssa find a Qanon Co-host? Selling Social Media Accounts Show Notes: Chicago Magazine: Tale of the Tape Chicago Tribune: Reporter’s pool visit…
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Betty Loren-Maltese: An Icon
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Alyssa is joined by Ronnie Karem from Watch What Crappens to discuss a Chicagoland Icon Show Notes: ABC 7 Chicago: Betty Loren-Maltese reunites with daughter NYT: Top Official In Cicero, Ill., Gets 8 Years In Fund Theft Chicago Magazine: Trauma Queen WGN: Betty Loren-Maltese to hold Estate Sale to Send Daughter to Beauty School Huff Post: Betty Lor…
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S10E12 - Battling for Baby (Featuring Stacey Jones)
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Get ad-free episodes before everyone else and get access to our sister show Life Behind The 'Times VERY PREGNANT WOMAN SHUTS DOWN MISOGYNIST LIFETIME ORIGINAL MOVIE CHARACTER (EXTREME REACTION) That's what a YouTube video could be click baited as if it was this podcast but the channel was run by some kind of sensationalist freak. Anyway, Molly's jo…
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