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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.
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Signup to Generate a PitchAlyssa 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.
Oh, Malort! is hosted by Solid Listen. The show has published 195 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "Chicago Nickames: The Second City and others" (28 October 2026, 77 minutes), "The Fugatives who Partied with Ken Paxton: The Chicago Connection" (19 October 2026, 74 minutes), and "Leo Burnett: The Warm Sell" (12 October 2026, 53 minutes).
Oh, Malort! publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 78 minutes across 195 episodes.
Booking probability for Oh, Malort! is 36%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Oh, Malort! requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Oh, Malort!'s contact route on record: verified email.
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Solid Listen hosts Oh, Malort!, a history podcast with 195 episodes published.
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We talk about Chicago Nicknames Show Notes:`Reader's Digest: The Surprising Reason Why Chicago Is Called the “Windy City”Chicagology: Origin of the “Windy City”Pequods Pizza: Why Is Chicago Called the Windy...
Episode #44
Alyssa tels Vamessa all about these shady dudes who were recently shown in a videoringinf in the New Yea with Ken Paxton. Show Notes:Block Club Chicago: The Flashy Fugitives: Ex-Loretto Leader And Pal Accused Of...
Episode #43
Alyssa and Risen discuss her new kitty then Leo Burnett ad agency.Show Notes:LeoBurnett.ComCreative Hall of Fame: Leo BurnettWTTW: Ten Advertising Campaigns That Were Born in Chicago Learn more about your ad...
Episode #42
Alyssa updates John on the news about The Tylenol Murders and Mike Madigan then tells him about the time Samuel Insull took over The Studebaker Theatre to appease his wife. Show Notes: News Nation...
Episode #41
Alyssa is joined by David Baxter to discuss a play called "The Front Page" written by two reporters who covered Cook County Courts in the 1920's adding to the genre of crime reporter to Broadway...
Episode #40
This episode is different. Alyssa is talks to Maren Robinson resident dramaturg at TimeLine Theatre Company about the Chicago connections to The Pill. Show Notes:TimeLine...
Episode #39
Alyssa tells Vanessa from Reel Relationships about Illinois Institution beloved former Secretary of State Jesse White. Show Notes:Chicago Tribune: IT WAS WRIGLEY, NOT SOME GOAT, WHO CURSED CUBSJesse...
Episode #38
In honor of Labor Day, sitting in the epicenter of the labor movement Alyssa tells Pat Westmacott about the 1910 Garment Workers Strike and the long lasting implications it has in America. Show Notes...
Episode #37
Alyssa and Molls discuss Chicago native Hugh Hefner: Show Notes: WTTW: The Making of Playboy A&E: Making of Playboy Roger Ebert: Hugh Hefner CST...
Episode #36
Alyssa tells Morgan about a book with a major error. while playing Oh Malort! BingoShow Notes:WTTW: Chicago Man Acquitted of Murder-for-Hire Charge in Plot Allegedly Targeting Border Patrol Chief Greg...
Episode #35
Alyssa tells Matt Drufke from Still Not Friday Comedy about the band Chicago. We both learned a lot. Come for the subject and stay for the digressions. Support the show by...
Episode #34
Alyssa tells Vanessa from Reel Relationships about Samuel Insull. This episode ranges from monopolies to "Citizen Kane." Show Notes: Chicago Tribune: THE RISE AND FALL OF SAMUEL...
Episode #33
We talk about "The Picasso" and public art. Show Notes:The Art Newspaper: From the archive | the story behind the ‘controversial’ Picasso sculpture that became a symbol of ChicagoChicago Public Library: 1967...
Episode #32
Alyssa tells Morgan about a disreputable Illinois politician. Come for the corruption and the Legionnaires' disease stay for the shocking reveal. Show Notes: Capitol News Illinois: Former Sen. Tom...
Episode #31
Today marks the 121 aniverasry of the Eastland Disaster which was a maritime tragedy worse than the Titanic. SHOW NOTES: Coast Guard Smithsonian: The Eastland Disaster Killed More Passengers Than the Titanic and...
Episode #30
Alyssa's wrist hurts and she needs to rest. She thought we could use some fun so she tells John Zinn about the history of Chicago's most famous foods and beverage. That's right we talk Hot Dogs, Pizza, Italian Beef, and...
Episode #29
Risen and I talk about true crime. Second City SinnersMurder by Gaslight: Becker Tells AllNew Yok Time: AUGUST BECKER FOUND GUILTY.; The Chicago Stock Yards Butcher to Die for Wife Murder. Learn more about your ad...
Episode #28
Alyssa tells John the history of swimming the Chicago River. Support the show by subscribing, leaving a five-star review, telling all your friends and following on Twitter, BlueSky, Instagram. Show Notes: Chicago...
Episode #27
We talk about an underground abortion community. Show Note: The Story of Jane: The Legendary Underground Feminist Abortion Service HBO Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Episode #26
Given the Obama Presidential Center is now open I thought it would be fun to revisit the history. Subscribe, leave a five-star review, and tell all your friends. Socials:Twitter, BlueSky, Instagram SHOW NOTES: Politico...
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Former Illinois Secretary Of State & Founder Of The Jesse White Tumblers, Jesse White Tumbling Team
civil rights icon, pastor, activist, presidential candidate, founder of Rainbow PUSH Coalition, Lake Wales Charter Schools
podcast producer and dinosaur enthusiast, See Jurassic Right
CEO, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
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