77 Flavors of Chicago: History & Culture
We've visited all 77 of Chicago's historic community areas and taught you the history and tasted amazing food along the way! Join us, Sara Faddah and Dario Durham, as we continue to tell Chicago's tasteful history. New episodes every Monday. Support this podcast: https://77flavorschi.buzzsprout.com
Episodes
206 episodes since 2023
[77 Flavors Throwback] Community Area #14: Albany Park
This week come back to Albany Park with us. We got our good friends, Byron & Gabe with us from Chi Food Local! This episode originally aired August...
September 19, 2024
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Season 11
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Episode 205
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33:48
Wallace Carlson: Chicago's Animator
If you love con=mic strips or animation, then this is the episode for you. Of course Chicago had a hand in animation history. Wallace Carlson was his name. Come and learn this fun history with us!
September 16, 2024
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Season 11
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Episode 204
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31:31
[77 Flavors Throwback] Community Area #13: North Park
Throwback Thursday in North Park! This was a very fun episode for us. This episode originally aired February 14, 2022
September 12, 2024
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Season 11
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Episode 203
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33:39
High Fashion from Blum's Vogue
Yes, Chicago was, and still is, a place of high fashion. So much so, that we would modify it to fit our needs. At the time of this release, Chicago is exactly 1 month away from its first fashion week, and the story of Blum...
September 09, 2024
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Season 11
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Episode 202
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32:43
[77 Flavors Throwback] Community Area #12: Forest Glen
It's another throwback of the OG 77, Forest Glen! This episode originally aired October 4, 2021
September 05, 2024
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Season 11
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Episode 201
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36:12
EPISODE 200 || Lake Point Tower
It's our 200th episode!! Hard to believe we've been doing it so long! Thank you all for listening! To celebrate we are kicking it very old school to the same spot we ever recorded our podcast outside! And also, why is Lake Point...
September 02, 2024
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Season 11
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Episode 200
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24:15
Green City Market
Have you been to the Green City Market?? If you haven't, you should make a plan to go soon! They've been around for 25 years this year. We sat down with Mandy Moody...
August 26, 2024
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Season 11
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Episode 199
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43:19
[77 Flavors Throwback] Community Area #11: Jefferson Park
It's tbt in the community area of Jefferson Park! This episode originally aired July 18, 2022
August 22, 2024
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Season 11
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Episode 198
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31:21
The Chicago Democrat ... Chicago's FIRST Newspaper
Happy DNC week for those that celebrate. Bit of a historic time here in Chicago. Newspapers will be all over this one. Speaking of which, have you heard of Chicagos's first newspaper, the Chicago Democrat? W...
August 19, 2024
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Season 11
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Episode 197
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28:30
[77 Flavors Throwback] Community Area #10: Norwood Park
This episode we are taking you back to Norwood Park! This episode originally aired April 17, 2022
August 15, 2024
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Season 11
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Episode 196
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29:12
The Battle of Fort Dearborn
What's up, good people! Do you know what really went down at the Battle of Fort Dearborn?? Well, today is your lucky day. We're going to break it down for you! Tune and learn with us.
August 12, 2024
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Season 11
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Episode 195
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45:03
[77 Flavors Throwback] Community Area #9: Edison Park
It's throwback Thursday! And we are in Edison Park. Come on and learn with us! This episode originally aired August 22, 2022.11
August 08, 2024
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Season 11
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Episode 194
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30:19
Spaulding Was Created In Chicago???
You read the title. We're just as shocked as you are! It gets crazier than that tho...Come learn with us!
August 05, 2024
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Season 11
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Episode 193
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25:57
[77 Flavors Throwback] Community Area #8: Near north Side
Happy August and happy Thursday all! We are taking you back to the Near North Side. This is the largest community area and has some very interesting history! Plus we had a guest on this one. This episode originally aired September 19, 2022
August 01, 2024
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Season 11
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Episode 192
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50:54
William B. Ogden and Pioneering for Chicago
Have you ever wondered about Chicago's very first mayor? Today we are talking about William B. Ogden and how her pioneered Chicago's growth. Come on and learn with us!11
July 29, 2024
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Season 11
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Episode 191
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37:44
[77 Flavors Throwback] Community Area #7: Lincoln Park
Come take a trip back to Lincoln Park with us! This episode originally aired November 22, 2021
July 25, 2024
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Season 11
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Episode 190
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52:05
Auditorium Theater Chicago
Have you ever been to the Auditorium Theater?? This is a very historic place here in Chicago! A must see, for several reasons! Tune in a learn with us!
July 22, 2024
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Season 11
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Episode 189
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43:17
[77 Flavors Throwback] Community Area #6: Lake View
This Thursday we were going back to Lake View. We know, Weiner's Circle is not in Lake View..lol...This episode originally aired January 6, 2022
July 18, 2024
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Season 11
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Episode 188
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35:40
Chicago's Second Civilian, Jean Baptiste Beaubien
Have you ever wondered who was second in Chicago? Well, we get into it this episode with the other Jean Baptiste you may not know. Also, what's up with John Kinzie?? Come and learn with us!
July 15, 2024
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Season 11
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Episode 187
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32:25
[77 Flavors Throwback] Community Area #5 : North Center
We are taking you back to North Center with now former Chicago Tribune food critic, Nick Kindelsperger! This episode originally aired August 9, 2021!11
July 11, 2024
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Season 11
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Episode 186
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29:24
Get To Know Chicagoan Patric McCoy
HAPPY 4OTH BIRTHDAY, DARIO!Today we are talking to one of the most amazing Chicagoans you need to know about, Patric McCoy! His art collection is absolutely bonkers! listen to his incredible journey in life that is pure art....
July 08, 2024
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Season 11
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Episode 185
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1:09:56
[77 Flavors Throwback] Community Area # 4: Lincoln Square
Happy 4th of July! Today we are throwing it back to Lincoln Square! This episode originally aired November 8th, 2021.
July 04, 2024
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Season 11
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Episode 184
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58:02
Danny Sotomayor & How His Fight Against AIDS Helped Shape Chicago's LGBTQIA Community
What's up, good people! We have a very fun episode for you with the help of our friends at WTTW! Senior Producer and writer, Dan Andries, joins us to talk about the WTTW Chicago Stories documentary,
July 01, 2024
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Season 11
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Episode 183
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49:14