What does Roman Mars say about Chicago?
In this episode, Mars turns to a feature usually thought of as totally natural — the Chicago River. “It’s hard to tell when you see it,” Mars says, “but the river is going the wrong way.” From there he unfolds the fascinating (and disgusting) story of how and why Chicago pulled off the almost unbelievable feat of reversing the flow of the Chicago River.
Who are the hosts of Stuff You Missed in History Class?
On Stuff You Missed in History Class, hosts Tracy Wilson and Holly Frey dig deep to find stories and people who have been left out of the history books. This is a mission we at Chicago Detours can get behind. They’ve got a few juicy episodes on Chicago topics, but check out their story on badass woman of Chicago history Katharine McCormick. Heir of the Chicago McCormicks, Katharine made her mark on history in a big way by financing the development of oral contraceptives.
What is not to love there podcast?
What is not to love there? In Episode 2, hosts Ben Schulman and Zach Mortice take a look at the long impact of housing project Cabrini-Green. They examine how Cabrini-Green’s reputation rattled around Chicago and influenced cultural depictions of the inner city.
What happened in the 1970s?
Between a White Sox double header in 1979, local DJ Steve Dahl announced he would blow up a crate of disco records. What ensued instead was pandemonium.
Is craft beer a big business in Chicago?
Craft beer is big business in Chicago, creates a lot of divisive opinions (IPAs are terrible, sorry), and brewing has a long history in the city. Strange Brews from WBEZ covers the wide world of beer in Chicago, like this episode with Ben Minkoff describing the opportunities and challenges of operating the brewery at the century-old Berghoff. They’ve also got some great deep dives into local beer history. I loved their crossover episode with Curious City. It delves into Schoenhofen Brewery, a Pilsen building shrouded in rumor and mystery.
