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
258 episodes
Chicago's 51st Mayor: Harold Washington
Y'all, we got a good one today! If you're unfamiliar with the legacy of Harold Washington, this episode is for you. We won't hold you. Come learn with us!
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Season 13
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Episode 317
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46:16
[77 Flavors Throwback] - Community Area #38: Grand Boulevard
Hi!!!! We got another throwback for you! Grand Boulevard, which is full of history!! Take a listen. This episode originally aired October 3, 2022
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Season 13
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Episode 316
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26:58
Watch Chicago Work!
Welcome back to another history lesson! And yet again, we prove to you how vital Chicago is. Just come listen and be amazed!
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Season 13
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Episode 315
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38:16
We Talk to the Studio Behind the Documentary "Beyond Closure"
What's up, good folks! You can tell by the title what's going on. But if not, we had the pleasure of discussing the very powerful documentary, Beyond Closure, with the studio that made it. Also, we made a friendly wager. Wh...
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Season 13
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Episode 314
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40:56
[77 Flavors Throwback] - Community Area #37: Fuller Park
Happy Thursday, peeps! We are taking you back to Fuller Park! This episode originally aired August 8, 2022.
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Season 13
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Episode 313
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33:01
March 4th, 1893
What's up good, people! We are a tad late on celebrating Chicago's 188th birthday, but we got a fun story for you! What was Chicago, talking about on this date?? We get into and more! Come learn with us!
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Season 13
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Episode 312
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32:55
Johnson Publishing Company
What's up, friends! Have you heard of Johnson Publishing? If you haven't, you probably heard of Ebony and Jet magazines. We are giving you the scoop on a company that helped move Black culture forward. Come and learn with us!
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Season 13
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Episode 311
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27:13
[77 Flavors Throwback] - Community Area #36: Oakland
Welcome back to another throwback Thursday! We are talking about Oakland, Chicago's smallest community area! This episode originally aired October 17, 2022
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Season 13
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Episode 310
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27:57
Black History Month with Vivian G Harsh
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!
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Season 13
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Episode 309
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52:12
[77 Flavors Throwback] - Community Area #35: Douglas
Happy Thursday, good people! Come on and learn about Douglas!
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Season 13
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Episode 308
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58:36
Ethnobotany at the Garfield Park Conservatory
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
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Season 13
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Episode 307
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33:14
[77 Flavors Throwback] - Community Area #34: Armour Square
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
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Season 13
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Episode 306
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28:42
The Harlem Globetrotters
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!
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Season 13
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Episode 305
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31:21
[77 Flavors Throwback] - Community Area #33: Near South Side
Happy Thursday! Today we are reminiscing over the Near South Side. This episode originally aired December 13, 2021
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Season 13
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Episode 304
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36:18
Chicago's Piano History
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!
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Season 13
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Episode 303
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29:56
[77 Flavors Throwback] - Community Area #32: The Loop
Happy Thursday, friends! We are taking you back to the Loop! This episode originally aired October 11, 2021
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Season 13
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Episode 302
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41:35
Allstate ... with the Good Hands
How much do y'all know about Allstate? We will tell you all about it! Come and learn with us.13
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Season 13
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Episode 301
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21:33
[77 Flavors Throwback] - Community Area #31: Lower West Side
Welcome back to another throwback! Today we're taking you back to the Lower West Side. This episode originally aired May 8, 2022
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Season 13
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Episode 300
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57:55
Bastion Blessing
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!
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Season 13
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Episode 299
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28:30
[77 Flavors Throwback] - Community Area #30: South Lawndale
Happy Thursday! Continuing our journey south, we are in South Lawndale! This episode originally aired April 3, 2022
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Season 13
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Episode 298
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43:12
Arnold, Schwinn & Company
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!
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Season 13
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Episode 297
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33:08
[77 Flavors Throwback] - Community Area #29: North Lawndale
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, ...
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Season 13
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Episode 296
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1:05:46
Railways Built Chicago, But...
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!
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Season 13
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Episode 295
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28:21
