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“I have to admit this show runs hot and cold. Either the topic is great or it’s kinda stupid. But the Snow Plow driver show was a new category. It was like listening to two high schoolers in a media class. I didn’t even get the whole way thru. “Gee whiz! That snow sure can get cold and you didn’t...”Read full review »
Disappointed on the NW side via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/11/24
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“I appreciate all the good work you put in to make an awesome podcast, it helps people like me to learn more about history, urban legends, and historical events/places. 🇨🇺🇺🇸”
CubanMuse via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/30/23
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“Love learning something new”
eb ramírez via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/31/23
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“I've been to the Baha'i Temple a number of times. Loved hearing the backstory. Love so many of the shows. So fun to learn more about the city I live in. Thanks!!! Love, Tom”Read full review »
spiritual reminders via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/10/23
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“I wish some of the episodes were a bit longer and would go further in-depth”
handsomepete78 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/04/23
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“Thank you for this episode about the history and inner workings of the city boards/councils as they relate to police accountability. I was caught off guard learning we are voting on council members but this put everything in perspective—including the magnitude of the mayoral election in Chicago.”
chireader1234 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/03/23
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“I grew up in Chicago in the 1950s and 60s. I love Chicago history and you bring it to life in just a few minutes. The story of Dunning hit home. I took psychiatric nursing there in 1966. My father's aunt was a patient there until it closed and she was placed in a nursing home. Thanks for...”Read full review »
CR Barrett via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/02/22
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“Great stories about the real Chicago-merci”
ETHS 73 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/29/22
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“I never heard this podcast before and I thought about giving it a try because I’m going to Chicago one day when I grow up.
Savannah grace Birchfield, 16 years old. I was born in Pensacola, Florida on October 12, 2005.”
da real savannah via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/16/22
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“Always interesting and well presented. TYVM”
REZNIL JANNERY via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/13/22
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“Lisa lutten, sorry for my insensitive remarks but enough is enough! please blow your nose, get a hold of Flonase or nasocort or see an ENT for that horrible stuffed up nose! Please!”
chicagoanlistener via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/27/22
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“I love discovering information about Chicago—the unique history, the stories behind local traditions, trends and how they started, etc, but the hosts are extremely irritating. So much so that I think about unfollowing every time I listen, and I would I I could find something similar.
The...”Read full review »
fredo mac via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/29/21
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“I love the stories this pod covers and shares with its audience! I do wish there were fewer repeated stories and fewer corporate sponsors/ads, but it's overall good info that I keep coming back for.”Read full review »
Lauren92lofggbvvgh via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/16/21
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“Helps me feel connected to Chicago even when I’m not there anymore”
georgiebea23 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/15/21
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“Used to be more episodes on Chicago history, it’s a lot more current issues being discussed these days”
funkman2000 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/07/21
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“Where is the episode about the city expansion and the “gulping” up of neighborhoods?
Where is the episode focusing on either Blue Island, Oak Park, or Evanston and why they choose not to join the city?”
Merrimack-Kid via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/22/21
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“Nobody,
Literally nobody,
Not a single soul,
Me: hi”
gcddgjfdsfy via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
02/02/21
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“Anytime someone asks me for a podcast recommendation, I recommend this one.”
SoMuchAwesome via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/10/21
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“Or if you just like history and human interest stories! Every episode of this podcast has a fun or interesting story about Chicago, its geography, its people, its history, etc. I love to learn about the great city in which I live, and there are a huge range of topics covered, so I’m always...”Read full review »
Lady_Shakespeare via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/07/21
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“I live in Tennessee and enjoy listening to this podcast. I get to learn so much history and random facts about the great city of Chicago.”
Steverino 34 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/21/20
“This is a great podcast for anybody who’s ever lived in, or loved Chicago. And a lot of the stories will be interesting to folks who don’t have a deep link to Chicago, because they talk about the hidden side of things that are common to all cities. Infrastructure nerds from everywhere will love a...”Read full review »
Mr.Gal via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/14/20
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“That song that starts of “I was born on the south side”, is the worst 10 second snippet of production I have ever heard. It’s embarrassing.”
Sir Geometric via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/26/20
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“I’ve almost finished bingeing all the episodes since I’ve discovered the show. It’s just more proof that Chicago is the best big city & the research is amazingly well thought out”
Smackjacks via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/08/19
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“THAT IDA B WELLS EPISODE WAS EVERYTHING! But the Ending was my favorite. Y’all should do those little bonuses all the time. The host was the bomb!”
RaquelTorre via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/06/19
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“I have lived by and eaten at a Nicky's for most of my life and without this show I don't think I ever would have truly appreciated the history and the story behind the place. In a time where the idea of neighborhoods and local oral history is eroding, this podcast helps fill that void by...”Read full review »
FriendlyNeighborhoodSpiderPig via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/06/19
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“How about, the hardest ticket to get in Chicago... Bozo a ten year waiting list. Ray Rayner, Dirty Dragon show... Future subjects to do??!!! Thank you”
Mark. Galassini via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/22/19
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“I am passionate about my beloved city’s cultural history and I love that this podcast is too!”
Tiddly Wink via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/12/19
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“I’ve been living in East Lakeview in Chicago for a year and a half now as a grad student at Northwestern. I’m a transplant from the Pacific Northwest and know next to nothing about the Midwest let alone Chicago. I’ve particularly enjoyed learning about what the heck an “Alderman” is and what they...”Read full review »
Rachael from Oregon via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/21/18
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“The podcast is all about Chicago (the city that I live in). I love that they talk about all of the topics possible and the CTA noise.”
chipsahoy10 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/11/18
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“These questions are super interesting and the answers are well-researched. Unfortunately there are often technical glitches, e.g. this weeks episode on the civil war was cut off in the middle, and some episodes from the archive have played nothing at all.”
Irving679 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/05/18
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“This is a podcast for true Chicagoans who have curiosity about things they see or hear every day. Myths are debunked. The Half Day Road episode was particularly great at this. History is revealed. Not every episode hits the bullseye but most do. Love it.”
Plodder5462 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/04/18
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“I love this podcast. I’m an expat Chicagoan living in Tasmania, Australia and this is my weekly dose of home. I’ve learned so much about the city I didn’t know and rediscovered what I knew but on a deeper level. Thanks for a great show”
Corporatepunkrunner via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
08/21/18
“As a Mexican American, that makes up per of the 30% Latino population of Chicago, I am amazed that you couldn’t find one voice working on curious city that could at least advice you to say something so ubiquitous as ‘Conchas’.
I am a fan of many national radio shows and I wanted something more...”Read full review »
HappyAtWork via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/21/18
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“Essential listening for curious Chicagoans”
Andysupe via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/18/18
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“So glad I discovered this podcast! Every episode I've listened to so far has been really interesting. I've enjoyed the topics and all of the interviews with Chicagoans. Keep 'em comin!”Read full review »
Pizgurl via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/30/17
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“5 stars for the 4 Star City!”
Ktmmcc24 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/20/17
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“If you live in Chicago then you must listen. And enjoy. Maybe connect dots you didn't before. I love it and learn something new every episode. In my opinion. Thank you.”Read full review »
Fish de Schaumburg via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/16/17
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“I do not live in or anywhere near Chicago and this podcast is awesome. The information is fascinating and well presented and while definitely centers around Chicago, there's a lot of topics that are more broadly applicable in understanding America and the history of our cities. Either way,...”Read full review »
Jenna and Bunny via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/21/17
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“Such great questions answered and so helpful to learning more about Chicago!”
Edwardsarah via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/19/17
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“If you're a Chicagoan, love Chicago, or like random tidbits of history this podcast is for you! Thank you WBEZ for producing this show!”Read full review »
ACE161989 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/01/17
“Not that it isn't ever serious, it is occasionally, but more often is spot on with tone and info. Love the bite sized issues. Not from Chicago, but gives great flavor. Absolutely love this.”
CDBrewer via ·
12/28/16
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“Such interesting stories!”
mjdpu via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/01/16
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“I'm new to the city and this is a perfect way to get to know the area and its history!”Read full review »
Kalebbn via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/12/16
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“For some reason, I'm getting an error when I try to listen or download an episode. I can listen to other WBEZ podcasts, so not sure what's up...”Read full review »
ReallyGoodAppReviewer via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/02/16
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“Makes me nostalgic for living in Chicago. Short and interesting stories and what goes on beneath the surface in Chicago.”
Cabira via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/03/15
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“You have to love hometown history. Particularly when it is filled with those factoids that makes you seem smart around out of town guests. Keep up the great work.”
Dcholew via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/24/15
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“Just moved to Chicago after having lived in the suburbs my whole life. There's a ton I didn't know about the city, and I'm thankful for this informative and interesting podcast to provide me with great episodes about Chicago!”Read full review »
betelgeuse29 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/12/15
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