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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.
SHOW NOTES & EPISODES
Fred Walcher and Dr. Emil Bronner: History Rhymes
In this episode Alyssa tells Ben Panko about a guy found crucified in Chicago which led her into the crazy story about a guy named Dr. Emil Bronner. It is a wild ride. San Diego...
Fred Hampton Trial Part Two: A Saga
Alyssa tells Morgan all about the Fred Hampton Trial. Show Notes: History Channel: The 1969 Raid That Killed Black Panther Leader Fred Hampton Biography: Fred Hampton Chicago Tribune: In...
Fred Hampton Trial Part One: Weaponization of Government
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...
History of Improv: It’s a Chicago Thing
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:...
Madigan Testifies: Act Five Plot Twist
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...
History of Improv: Viola Spolin
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...
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