by The Solid Listen Team | Sep 23, 2024 | Oh, Malort! Episodes
In this episode we discuss Sears, Roebuck and Company. Show Notes: WTTW: The Rise and Fall of the Mail Order Giants (Article) WTTW: The Rise and Fall of the Mail Order Giants (Video) Smithsonian: The Rise and Fall of Sears CNN: Sears’ extraordinary history: A...
by The Solid Listen Team | Sep 16, 2024 | Oh, Malort! Episodes
This is not an episode about the history of Mike Royko. Instead, Alyssa is joined by writer and actor Mitchell Bisschop to discuss his one-man show Royko: The Toughest Man in Chicago and the journalist’s contribution to the city. SOLID LISTEN IS ON PATREON!...
by The Solid Listen Team | Sep 9, 2024 | Oh, Malort! Episodes
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...
by The Solid Listen Team | Sep 2, 2024 | Oh, Malort! Episodes
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...
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