Welcome back to another throwback Thursday! We are talking about Oakland, Chicago's smallest community area! This episode originally aired October 17, 2022 Send us a text Support the show Check out our weekly newsletter! Also, catch Dario on the new season of Netflix's "High On the Hog" here!! If you have anything you'd like us to talk about on the…

Send us a text For Black Americans seeking to escape enslavement in the first half of the 1800s, Chicago was often an important stop on their path to freedom. Today we’re discussing the Underground Railroad in Illinois. Network to Freedom Listings: https://www.nps.gov/subjects/undergroundrailroad/ntf-listings.htm Show your love of this podcast for …

What's up, friends?! We running it back with some dope history to close out Black History Month! Enjoy this very fun episode. Come learn with us! Send us a text Support the show Check out our weekly newsletter! Also, catch Dario on the new season of Netflix's "High On the Hog" here!! If you have anything you'd like us to talk about on the podcast, …

Happy Thursday, good people! Come on and learn about Douglas! Send us a text Support the show Check out our weekly newsletter! Also, catch Dario on the new season of Netflix's "High On the Hog" here!! If you have anything you'd like us to talk about on the podcast, food or history, please email us at ⁠[email protected]⁠ WATCH US ON YOUTUBE ⁠HE…

What's up, y'all! Today we are talking about how some plants made it from Africa to the U.S. it's an interesting conversation. Come and learn with us!13 Send us a text Support the show Check out our weekly newsletter! Also, catch Dario on the new season of Netflix's "High On the Hog" here!! If you have anything you'd like us to talk about on the po…

Send us a text While not from here, their connection to this city is undeniable and Chicago’s influence most certainly contributed to their rise as one of the most successful musical acts of all time. Today we’re talking about the Jackson Five. Show your love of this podcast for the cost of a coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/chicagohistory Furt…

Happy mid-week! today we are taking you back to Armour Square. This was indeed a fun listen. This episode originally aired January 3, 2022 Send us a text Support the show Check out our weekly newsletter! Also, catch Dario on the new season of Netflix's "High On the Hog" here!! If you have anything you'd like us to talk about on the podcast, food or…

Welcome back good people! In the spirit of Black History month, we are talking about the origins of the legendary, Harlem Globetrotters! Of course the started in Chicago, but there's so much more. Come and learn with us! Send us a text Support the show Check out our weekly newsletter! Also, catch Dario on the new season of Netflix's "High On the Ho…

Send us a text This is a revised, expanded, and re-recorded version of an episode that was originally released in 2020. William "Big Bill" Thompson was a larger-than-life character who served as Chicago mayor for three terms and is viewed as one of the most corrupt politicians this great city has ever seen. Robert Loerzel's piece on Eugene Williams…

Happy Thursday! Today we are reminiscing over the Near South Side. This episode originally aired December 13, 2021 Send us a text Support the show Check out our weekly newsletter! Also, catch Dario on the new season of Netflix's "High On the Hog" here!! If you have anything you'd like us to talk about on the podcast, food or history, please email u…

Welcome back, good people! Bet you didn't know Chicago played a big part in pianos in the U.S. We got you covered. Come and learn with us! Send us a text Support the show Check out our weekly newsletter! Also, catch Dario on the new season of Netflix's "High On the Hog" here!! If you have anything you'd like us to talk about on the podcast, food or…

Happy Thursday, friends! We are taking you back to the Loop! This episode originally aired October 11, 2021 Send us a text Support the show Check out our weekly newsletter! Also, catch Dario on the new season of Netflix's "High On the Hog" here!! If you have anything you'd like us to talk about on the podcast, food or history, please email us at ⁠m…

How much do y'all know about Allstate? We will tell you all about it! Come and learn with us.13 Send us a text Support the show Check out our weekly newsletter! Also, catch Dario on the new season of Netflix's "High On the Hog" here!! If you have anything you'd like us to talk about on the podcast, food or history, please email us at ⁠media@77flavo…

Welcome back to another throwback! Today we're taking you back to the Lower West Side. This episode originally aired May 8, 2022 Send us a text Support the show Check out our weekly newsletter! Also, catch Dario on the new season of Netflix's "High On the Hog" here!! If you have anything you'd like us to talk about on the podcast, food or history, …

Y'all read that and said, what the heck?! Who?? So did we. But you know if we talkin' about it, Chicago had a hand in it. Sit back and enjoy the ride today! Send us a text Support the show Check out our weekly newsletter! Also, catch Dario on the new season of Netflix's "High On the Hog" here!! If you have anything you'd like us to talk about on th…

Happy Thursday! Continuing our journey south, we are in South Lawndale! This episode originally aired April 3, 2022 Send us a text Support the show Check out our weekly newsletter! Also, catch Dario on the new season of Netflix's "High On the Hog" here!! If you have anything you'd like us to talk about on the podcast, food or history, please email …

We've all heard of Schwinn bikes. have you heard the story though? You already know we got the scoop for you. Come and learn with us! Send us a text Support the show Check out our weekly newsletter! Also, catch Dario on the new season of Netflix's "High On the Hog" here!! If you have anything you'd like us to talk about on the podcast, food or hist…

What's up everyone! Today we get to relive the first ever live recording, which was also our 77th community area in our initial journey, of North Lawndale. This episode originally aired December 12, 2022 Send us a text Support the show Check out our weekly newsletter! Also, catch Dario on the new season of Netflix's "High On the Hog" here!! If you …

Happy New Year! We're officially in 2025 and we can't wait to get started. We all know what railways did for Chicago, but what about what Chicago did for the railways? We talk about out in our first episode of the year. Com and learn with us! Send us a text Support the show Check out our weekly newsletter! Also, catch Dario on the new season of Net…

How do you sum up a great year like this? We attempt to do that, but most importantly, we want to say thank you for your fantastic support. We can't thank you all enough! Happy New Year to you all! Send us a text Support the show Check out our weekly newsletter! Also, catch Dario on the new season of Netflix's "High On the Hog" here!! If you have a…

Better late than never! We hope you all had a great Christmas/Holiday. Today's listen back is in Near West Side. This episode originally aired July 5, 2021 Send us a text Support the show Check out our weekly newsletter! Also, catch Dario on the new season of Netflix's "High On the Hog" here!! If you have anything you'd like us to talk about on the…

Y'all, Christmas is here! We hope you all have a safe and happy holiday from us here at 77 Flavors of Chicago. We will be here next week to close out the year! Best, Sara & Dario Send us a text Support the show Check out our weekly newsletter! Also, catch Dario on the new season of Netflix's "High On the Hog" here!! If you have anything you'd like …

This time we are taking you back to East Garfield Park! This was a fun one with our friends, Black People Outside. This episode originally aired March 27, 2022 Send us a text Support the show Check out our weekly newsletter! Also, catch Dario on the new season of Netflix's "High On the Hog" here!! If you have anything you'd like us to talk about on…

Have you heard the story of Chicago's Christmas Ship? Not the type of Christmas story you want to hear around this time of year. Guess what, we're telling the story. Come and learn with us! Send us a text Support the show Check out our weekly newsletter! Also, catch Dario on the new season of Netflix's "High On the Hog" here!! If you have anything …

Happy Thursday, y'all! Today come and learn about West Garfield Park once again. This episode originally aired January 10, 2022 Send us a text Support the show Check out our weekly newsletter! Also, catch Dario on the new season of Netflix's "High On the Hog" here!! If you have anything you'd like us to talk about on the podcast, food or history, p…

What's up y'all! Today we visited Thornton, IL! Lead by tour guide, Kevin, we visit a ton of historic sites! Send us a text Support the show Check out our weekly newsletter! Also, catch Dario on the new season of Netflix's "High On the Hog" here!! If you have anything you'd like us to talk about on the podcast, food or history, please email us at ⁠…

Thanks for listening to another throwback episode. Today we are back in Austin. We actually had 3 episodes in Austin. Take a listen to this and the others! Austin Episode 2 Austin Episode 3 Send us a text Support the show Check out our weekly newsletter! Also, catch Dario on the new season of Netflix's "High On the Hog" here!! If you have anything …

Have you ever been to Rosehill Cemetery? This episode we take you inside and share its fascinating history! Come and learn with us! Send us a text Support the show Check out our weekly newsletter! Also, catch Dario on the new season of Netflix's "High On the Hog" here!! If you have anything you'd like us to talk about on the podcast, food or histor…

Send us a text An area once called Dunkley’s Grove was considered for a new stadium for the Chicago White Sox, not in old-timey days – in 1986! Was Edison Park named for Thomas Edison? Dunton, Sagone, Hartford… and where was Cleaverville? Show your love of this podcast for the cost of a coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/chicagohistory Send me an…

Happy Thanksgiving! We hope you all have a safe and happy holiday season. Today's revisit is to West Town! This episode originally aired May 20, 2022 Send us a text Support the show Check out our weekly newsletter! Also, catch Dario on the new season of Netflix's "High On the Hog" here!! If you have anything you'd like us to talk about on the podca…

Have you ever heard of the Riverview Amusement Park? Better yet, did you go as a kid? It's not around any more, but we got you covered. Come and learn with us! Send us a text Support the show Check out our weekly newsletter! Also, catch Dario on the new season of Netflix's "High On the Hog" here!! If you have anything you'd like us to talk about on…

Welcome back to another throwback! Today we are in Humboldt Park and this was a good one! This episode originally aired September 13, 2021 Send us a text Support the show Check out our weekly newsletter! Also, catch Dario on the new season of Netflix's "High On the Hog" here!! If you have anything you'd like us to talk about on the podcast, food or…

Have you heard of this place before? Maybe you have, but incase you didn't, we got you! It's a real interesting story here. Come and learn with us! Send us a text Support the show Check out our weekly newsletter! Also, catch Dario on the new season of Netflix's "High On the Hog" here!! If you have anything you'd like us to talk about on the podcast…

We are throwing it back to Logan Square. this episode was so fun! We sat with author, Martha Bayne and had a blast. This episode originally aired November 29, 202112 Send us a text Support the show Check out our weekly newsletter! Also, catch Dario on the new season of Netflix's "High On the Hog" here!! If you have anything you'd like us to talk ab…

How much do you know about the Wizard of Oz? We have some fun facts about the creation and success of this instant, and we mean instant, classic. Come and learn with us! Send us a text Support the show Check out our weekly newsletter! Also, catch Dario on the new season of Netflix's "High On the Hog" here!! If you have anything you'd like us to tal…

Send us a text Show your love of this podcast for the cost of a coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/chicagohistory Send me an email with whatever is on your mind: chicagohistorypod AT gmail.com Leave me a voice message - just click on the microphone in the lower right corner here: https://www.chicagohistorypod.com Up your cocktail or Sodastream ga…

Thanks for joining us on another throwback! We are back in Avondale. This episode originally aired September 27, 2021 Send us a text Support the show Check out our weekly newsletter! Also, catch Dario on the new season of Netflix's "High On the Hog" here!! If you have anything you'd like us to talk about on the podcast, food or history, please emai…

Y'all won't believe what was made right here in Chicago!! This city really is amazing. Also, big thanks to the Made in Chicago Museum for having very valuable research [email protected]! You're going to enjoy this one! Send us a text Support the show Check out our weekly newsletter! Also, catch Dario on the new season of Netflix's "High On the H…

Here's a listen back to the community area of Hermosa! This episode originally aired October 18, 2021 Send us a text Support the show Check out our weekly newsletter! Also, catch Dario on the new season of Netflix's "High On the Hog" here!! If you have anything you'd like us to talk about on the podcast, food or history, please email us at ⁠media@7…

Today we have a very fun one! We sit down with the president & CEO of Landmarks Illinois, Bonnie McDonald inside one of the more significant landmarks in Chicago, Quinn Chapel AME Church! Come and learn with us. Be sure to check this interview out on our Youtube here! Send us a text Support the show Check out our weekly newsletter! Also, catch Dari…

Send us a text Their killings stand out as one of Chicago's most infamous unsolved crimes. Today we’re discussing the Grimes Sisters Murders. Show your love of this podcast for the cost of a coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/chicagohistory Send me an email with whatever is on your mind: chicagohistorypod AT gmail.com Leave me a voice message - j…

What's good in the hood, people! We go a little bit of a late start today, but we got there...haha. Anyway, we take you back to Belmont Cragin! This episode originally aired February 21, 2022 Send us a text Support the show Check out our weekly newsletter! Also, catch Dario on the new season of Netflix's "High On the Hog" here!! If you have anythin…

Have you ever wanted to go inside of the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago? Or do you wonder what happens in there?? We find out and spill the beans! Come and learn with us. Send us a text Support the show Check out our weekly newsletter! Also, catch Dario on the new season of Netflix's "High On the Hog" here!! If you have anything you'd like us to t…

What's up y'all?! You already know what time it is. We are taking you to Montclare again! A very interesting community area. We hope you learn and enjoy! This episode originally aired December 27, 2021 Send us a text Support the show Check out our weekly newsletter! Also, catch Dario on the new season of Netflix's "High On the Hog" here!! If you ha…

What it do, people?! Today we have an audio tour of one of our favorite museums in Chicago, The Driehaus Museum. It's one of the most lavish mansion-turned-museum you will ever see. We were so happy to get this tour! Come learn with us! Send us a text Support the show Check out our weekly newsletter! Also, catch Dario on the new season of Netflix's…

Send us a text Have you ever been to Grossdale? Praha? Maybe Swedetown? How about Gregg's Milk Station? I’m sure you’ve been to Hardscrabble, right? Today we’re discussing Chicago’s Forgotten Towns, Neighborhoods, and Names. Show your love of this podcast for the cost of a coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/chicagohistory Send me an email with wh…

Hey, good people! We are back with a throwback to Dunning. This was an interesting one. Enjoy! This episode originally aired November 1, 2021 Send us a text Support the show Check out our weekly newsletter! Also, catch Dario on the new season of Netflix's "High On the Hog" here!! If you have anything you'd like us to talk about on the podcast, food…

October 8th marks the anniversary of the Great Chicago fire that changed, not only Chicago forever, but the world. We take a look at the days before, during, and after the catastrophic event and learn what it was like during those times. Send us a text Support the show Check out our weekly newsletter! Also, catch Dario on the new season of Netflix'…

Send us a text On this Great Chicago Fire-themed episode we discuss one home not destroyed by the fire – the Ogden mansion – and learn little more about the person who once owned it, what happened to that area immediately after the fire, and what is on that site now. Show some love for the podcast for the cost of a cup of coffee and help offset pro…

What's up y'all! Come back to Irving park with us. This was an absolutely insanely fun episode! Check it out! This episode originally aired September 20, 2021 Send us a text Support the show Check out our weekly newsletter! Also, catch Dario on the new season of Netflix's "High On the Hog" here!! If you have anything you'd like us to talk about on …