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Oh, Malort!

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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60:30

Streeter Shenanigans! The OG of Documents Scandals

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2023/07/10

In this episode, we discuss two very important aspects of Streeter Lore the letter from Grover Cleveland and the District if Lake Michigan. Listen to find out the truth about the letter as well as what it said, moreover, I read the District’s Declaration of Independence which is…extra. Digressions include: Silver Versus Gold Whitewashing History SHOW NOTES: In my research, I found many conflicting reports. In some articles people said Streeter had two wives other's said four. Some claimed he was

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53:52

Streeter Shenanigans! The OG Militia Man

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2023/07/03

Mona Aburmishan and I discuss Chicago's most colorful character. Was he OG militia, a conman or both? Enjoy this series. Digressions include: Proud Boys Flat Earth Trump's legal woes SHOW NOTES: In my research, I found many conflicting reports. In some articles people said Streeter had two wives other's said four. Some claimed he was a Civil War veteran other a deserter. As addressed in this episode everything considered to be true about Streeter is incorrect. Then I found what I consider to be

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44:15

Streeter Shenanigans! The OG Seasteader

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2023/06/26

Mona Aburmishan and I discuss Chicago's most colorful character. Was he OG militia, a conman or both? Enjoy this series. Digressions include: Seasteading The Bundy family standoffs. SHOW NOTES: In my research, I found many conflicting reports. In some articles people said Streeter had two wives other's said four. Some claimed he was a Civil War veteran other a deserter. As addressed in this episode everything considered to be true about Streeter is incorrect. Then I found what I consider to be

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45:07

Meigs Field: Ground Control we Have a Problem.

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2023/06/19

I have a few pre-recorded episodes and asked my co-workers what they wanted to here and all two of them voted for this topic. The time a mayor shut down an airspace. This might sound boring however it anything but. I am joined by comedian Lance Burson to discuss an event that could be Richard M. Daley's legacy. I don't think it is. SHOWNOTES: Daley rips up Meigs runways in surprise raid The Day Shut Down Meigs Field Chicago Tribune Retrospective WBEZ: Meigs Field 20 Years Later Twitter:

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64:50

Tylenol 4: There is Still an Uproar

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2023/06/12

Alyssa and John finish their dive into the The Tylenol Murders discussing J&J's response and analyzing the Tylenol Truther movement. Digressions Include: Disney Tucker Ani DiFranco Alyssa is a Dome Earther Food Buckets Roger Stone Show Notes: J&J: BuzzFeed Video A Retrospective Chicago Tribune: Tragedy, then triumph: How Johnson & Johnson made sure Tylenol survived the Tylenol murders Video with J&J CEO Pulling the Pills Truthers: CBS: MARKETS J&J Faces New Headache From Exec's Book on Tylenol

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61:26

Tylenol 3: Task Force Jubilee

Oh, Malort! ·

2023/06/05

Alyssa and John continue talking about the Tylenol Murders. They reopen the case in 2006 and things get stranger. During her research Alyssa did a spit take. She almost does one in this episode. Digressions Include: Alyssa got calls a "yuppie broad" on Twitter Naperville in not Chicago The Pillowman at Steppenwolf Other suburbs are not Chicago Bozo, Cookie, and Svengoolie Blago, other corrupt politicians, and FBI raids Show Notes: Blago DNA 2023 Unabomber POISON! A Doctors Dilemma Chicago Magazine:

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60:58

Tylenol 2: Bozo Boogaloo

Oh, Malort! ·

2023/05/29

In this episode, Alyssa and John Zinn laugh out loud while talking about what was, at the time, the largest manhunt in US history. Digressions: Bozo The idea of Tylenol! The Musical The State Street Preacher NARA John grew up near a sex cult. SHOW NOTES: Chicago Tribune: ‘That’s Jim Lewis!’ The task force turns its attention to a man with a disturbing past. State Street Preacher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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51:23

Tylenol 1: A Little Dose of a Weird

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2023/05/22

John Zinn and Alyssa start to look at the 1982 Tylenol Murders. We talk about the actual crime, the investigation and one of the early suspects. The aftermath is so bizarre we laugh until we cry. Digressions Alyssa had to teach Stem during Covid Spying. How often do we use our "enemies" to solves crimes? Show Notes: I used many sources which I will include as we get deeper into this multi-episode

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88:56

It's Okay to Punch a Nazi

Oh, Malort! ·

2023/05/15

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

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58:51

(Don't) Let Them Drink Beer

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2023/05/08

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

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53:03

May Day! May Day! We have a Mickey Finn.

Oh, Malort! ·

2023/05/01

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 ideas for Halloween costumes. Join us for the fun. Show Notes: The Gangs of New York by Herbert

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2:26

Welcome to Oh, Malort!

Oh, Malort! ·

2023/04/26

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 rich history of the Windy City. New episodes come out every Monday, or Sunday if you subscribe

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