by The Solid Listen Team | Jan 27, 2025 | Oh, Malort! Episodes
Alyssa tell Morgan Stringer about the legal aftermath of the Fred Hampton murder Show Notes: History Channel: The 1969 Raid That Killed Black Panther Leader Fred Hampton Biography: Fred Hampton Chicago Tribune: In 1969, charismatic Black Panthers leader Fred...
by The Solid Listen Team | Jan 20, 2025 | Oh, Malort! Episodes
In this episode Alyssa tells Hugh Yemen about Second City and its lasting impact on improv. SHOW NOTES: Chicago Tribune: More improvised exits at Second City in management shake-up Playbill: Hate Speech in the Audience Causes Chicago Cast Member to Call It...
by The Solid Listen Team | Jan 13, 2025 | Oh, Malort! Episodes
Anyone who watched Law and Order know it isn’t a good idea to let a defendant take the stand; yet, that happened last week in the never-ending Mike Madigan corruption trial. Alyssa texted John and told him to ignore all media so they can discuss it. She...
by The Solid Listen Team | Jan 6, 2025 | Oh, Malort! Episodes
Alyssa is joined by Hugh Yemon to discuss the history of Improv and Theatre Games. SHOW NOTES: NYT: Viola Spolin, 88, a Teacher Who Inspired Improv Theater The Difference between Spolin Games and Popular Improv HuffPost: Why Ayn Rand Does Not Matter (and Viola...
by The Solid Listen Team | Dec 30, 2024 | Oh, Malort! Episodes
Alyssa and Pat journey to 1908 Chicago passed the first ordinance regarding Pasteurized milk. Then some drama ensued. History rhymes like a Dr. Suess book. SHOW NOTES: PASTEURIZED MILK LAUDED BY EVANS: Health Commissioner Denies It Is Death Dealing,...
by The Solid Listen Team | Dec 23, 2024 | Oh, Malort! Episodes
Alyssa and Captain Scoot from the maritime podcast ShipWrekt go back to the early 1900’s when schooners lined the main branch of the Chicago River selling Christmas trees and boating fatalities were the norm. Show Notes: National Archives: The Christmas Tree...
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