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
226 episodes
[77 Flavors Throwback] - Community Area #24: West Town
Happy Thanksgiving! We hope you all have a safe and happy holiday season. Today's revisit is to West Town! This episode originally ...
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Season 12
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Episode 225
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31:08
Riverview Amusement Park
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!
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Season 12
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Episode 224
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29:25
[77 Flavors Throwback] - Community Area #23: Humboldt Park
Welcome back to another throwback! Today we are in Humboldt Park and this was a good one! This episode originally aired
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Season 12
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Episode 223
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26:46
Chicago Grand Opera House
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!
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Season 12
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Episode 222
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31:08
[77 Flavors Throwback] - Community Area #22 Logan Square
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 origi...
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Season 12
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Episode 221
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47:06
The Wondeful Wizard of Oz
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!
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Season 12
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Episode 220
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25:38
[77 Flavors Throwback] - Community Area #21: Avondale
Thanks for joining us on another throwback! We are back in Avondale. This episode originally aired September 27, 2021
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Season 12
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Episode 219
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17:57
Halsam Products Co.
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 info@dariodurham.com! You're going to enjoy t...
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Season 12
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Episode 218
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26:37
[77 Flavors Throwback] - Community Area #20: Hermosa
Here's a listen back to the community area of Hermosa! This episode originally aired October 18, 2021
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Season 12
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Episode 217
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41:14
Landmarks Illinois - ft. Quinn Chapel AME Church
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,
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Season 12
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Episode 216
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41:17
[77 Flavors Throwback] Community Area #19: Belmont Cragin
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
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Season 12
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Episode 215
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29:48
Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago
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.
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Season 12
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Episode 214
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39:56
[77 Flavors Throwback] Community Area #18: Montclare
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
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Season 12
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Episode 213
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34:17
The Driehaus Museum
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 s...
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Season 12
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Episode 212
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43:12
[77 Flavors Throwback] Community Area #17: Dunning
Hey, good people! We are back with a throwback to Dunning. This was an interesting one. Enjoy! This episode originally aired November 1, 2021
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Season 12
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Episode 211
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36:29
The Great Chicago Fire
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.
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Season 12
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Episode 210
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37:26
[77 Flavors Throwback] Community Area #16: Irving Park
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&...
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Season 12
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Episode 209
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26:12
Peerless Confection Company
You have never know that Chicago was once a hard candy capitol of the U.S. Don't act like you knew that! Today we are talking about Peerless Confection Co. Come and learn with us!
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Season 12
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Episode 208
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31:14
[77 Flavors Throwback] Community Area #15: Portage Park
Come back to the community area of Portage Park and learn all about it! This episode originally aired January 17, 2022
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Season 11
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Episode 207
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30:53
The Rise & Fall of Samuel Insull
Y'all this story is a Chicago tale you probably never heard of... but wooo, the story of Sam Insull is a wild one! You gotta listen to this one!
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Season 11
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Episode 206
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33:55
[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...
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Season 11
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Episode 205
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34:08
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!
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Season 11
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Episode 204
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31:51
[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
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Season 11
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Episode 203
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33:59
