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The podcast where we discuss all the action from the Kilkenny and Carlow intercounty and club scene while looking at some of the big national issues of the week.
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Actor/writer/director Paddy Considine (Dead Man's Shoes) and actors Olivia Colman (Peep Show) and Eddie Marsan (Sherlock Holmes) discuss critically-acclaimed directorial debut Tyrannosaur. Taking home the Directing Award and Special Jury Prize from the Sundance Film Festival 2011, the film is a powerful human drama about finding redemption in the least likely of places. Moderated by Chris Hewitt at the Apple Store, Regent Street in London.
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Welcome to Rockwater In Conversation With. In this podcast series, hosted by Sophie Corbett, we explore the shallows and depths, the light, the dark, the colour, and the energy of some remarkable people, to open our minds to their experiences and insight, and hopefully, capture something precious along the way. Our first series see us chat to Olympic legend Dame Kelly Holmes, Davina McCall, Norman Cook aka Fatboy Slim, former boxer Tony Bellew, comedic stalwart Rob Brydon, and Matchroom Boxi ...
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Stories from history of the Greatest City in the World - Chicago. The places, events, and the people behind it all.
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The KCLR Hurling Podcast: O'Loughlin Gaels prevail, Kilkenny's Intermediate hurling final is set & more
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FROM THE ARCHIVES - The Great Chicago Fire - Ogden Mansion, The Barracks, and Newberry Library
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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…
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The KCLR Hurling Podcast: Kilkenny's Backroom Team, Relegation Battles and Two Semi-Finalists Confirmed
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In this week's episode of the KCLR Hurling Podcast, we dive into all the action from the weekend's games, including the gripping Intermediate Relegation battles and a full breakdown of the Section B Junior Final. We also look ahead to next week’s highly anticipated Intermediate Semi-Finals, discussing key matchups and predictions. Plus, we address …
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The KCLR Hurling Podcast: How the Team of the Week is selected, Junior & intermediate Championship & more
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In this week’s episode of The Two Eddies, the lads dive into everything Kilkenny hurling, offering insights and analysis on the latest action across the county. Tune in as they break down how the Team of the Week is selected, offering a behind-the-scenes look at the criteria that goes into picking the top performers. The podcast also covers the lat…
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The KCLR Hurling Podcast: All Ireland winning manager Pat Hoban, Team of the Week & more
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In this week’s episode of the KCLR Hurling Podcast, All-Ireland winning manager Pat Hoban joins the Two Eddies to break down all the key matchups in the upcoming Kilkenny Senior Championship games. Hoban gives his insights into the legendary Shamrocks Ballyhale mindset and what makes the reigning champions so formidable. The lads also take a deep d…
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Episode 721 - The Black Sox Scandal of 1919 with WTTW's Eddie Griffin
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Send us a text WTTW's Eddie Griffin is back to discuss one of Chicago's darkest sports stories - the Black Sox Scandal of 1919. The new season of Chicago Stories begins September 20th. https://interactive.wttw.com/chicago-stories Show your love of this podcast for the cost of a coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/chicagohistory Leave me a voice me…
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The KCLR Hurling Podcast: Hitting The Championship, Team of the Week, Kilkenny Background Team
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In the latest episode Eddie Scally and Eddie Doyle break down all the big moments from the weekend’s hurling action. They reveal their Team of the Week, discuss the potential candidates for the next Dublin manager, and dive into the hot topic of who will fill the vacancies in Kilkenny’s backroom team. Tune in for expert analysis, sharp opinions, an…
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Episode 720 - Malört: A Truly Chicago Booze with author Josh Noel
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Send us a text Anthony Bourdain tasted the wormwood-infused liquor Malört for his TV show “The Layover” and said, “its brash nature" created “a possibility that I could get all stabby and belligerent.” Today we're talking about Malört, the truly Chicago booze. Show your love of this podcast for the cost of a coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/chi…
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The KCLR Hurling Podcast: Club Action, Split Season, Next Dublin boss & more
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Join the Two Eddies as they dive into all things hurling in this week’s episode of the KCLR Hurling Podcast. They’ll take a look back at all the weekend’s club action, reveal their Team of the Week, and give their predictions for next week’s matchups. Plus, the split season debate heats up once again, and the lads discuss the potential candidates f…
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Episode 719 - Mike Royko: The Toughest Man in Chicago with writer / actor Mitchell Bisschop
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Send us a text This episode's guest is Mitchell Bisschop, who wrote and stars in the play "Royko: The Toughest Man in Chicago," which runs Sept. 5-29, 2024, at the Chopin Theatre. Mitchell and I discuss celebrated newspaper columnist Mike Royko, Chicago newspapers, growing up in Barrington, IL as a theatre nerd, and how this one-man play came toget…
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The KCLR Hurling Podcast: Club rundown, Kilkenny management team & more
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In this week’s episode of the KCLR Hurling Podcast, the Two Eddies dive into the latest buzz around Kilkenny hurling. We kick things off by celebrating the recent underage success of the Kilkenny teams, showcasing the next generation of hurling stars. Then, it’s all about the club scene—get a full recap of the weekend’s action, as we break down the…
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Episode 718 - Dr. Edward Holmes and the Illinois Eye and Ear Infirmary with Connie Fairbanks
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Send us a text He arrived in Chicago from Boston in the mid-1800s and set up an Eye and Ear Infirmary to help those in need. Hear the story of Dr. Edward Lorenzo Holmes and his efforts to help the less fortunate in Chicago. West Loop: Then and Now by Connie Fairbanks Buy it from the author: https://www.conniefairbanks.com/shop-1 Show your support o…
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The KCLR Hurling Podcast: Kilkenny Championship, Carlow Final, Davy Fitz to Antrim
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In this action-packed episode, we dive deep into the heart of hurling, covering the latest and greatest from the world of GAA. Here’s what we have in store: 1. Carlow Final Recap:We break down all the drama, key moments, and standout performances from the Carlow Senior Hurling Championship Final. Whether you missed the match or just want to relive …
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FROM THE ARCHIVES - Mysterious Death of Montgomery Ward Thorne, The
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Send us a text He was born with a silver spoon in his mouth, but when this Chicago-born department store heir died mysteriously at the age of 20, things really got weird. #ChicagoHistory #MontgomeryWard #MysteriousDeath #Wards #DepartmentStores #TrueCrime Want to help support the show? Buy Me A Coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/chicagohistory Le…
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The KCLR Hurling Podcast: Weekends club action, Carlow finals and camogie
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Welcome to The KCLR Hurling Podcast, your ultimate source for everything hurling in Kilkenny and Carlow! Join hosts Eddie Scally and Eddie Doyle as they dive into the heart of the action each week, bringing you in-depth analysis, expert insights, and lively discussions. On this episode, the two Eddie’s break down the weekend's club action, closely …
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Episode 717 - Chicago's Little Saigon with author Erica Allen-Kim
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Send us a text Chinese entrepreneurs in the 1970s as well as refugees from Vietnam and Cambodia transformed an area on the city’s north side by opening restaurants, bakeries, pharmacies, and social service agencies. Today we’re discussing Chicago’s Little Saigon with author Erica Allen-Kim. Building Little Saigon: Refugee Urbanism in American Citie…
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Bonus: Referees David Hughes and Viviene Holmes Interview
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Ahead of the business end of this year's club championship the Two Eddies sat down with Kilkenny refs David Hughes and Viviene Holmes to discuss the calls that divide us all and to try to understand better how the reffing of our matches worksBy Eddie Scally & Eddie Doyle
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The KCLR Hurling Podcast: S3 Ep1 The 2024 Kilkenny Hurling League begins
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On this week's podcast the Two Eddie’s talk all things Kilkenny club hurling - reviewing all the weekend's games and previewing all next weekend's matches. The boys also thank Cillian Buckley who brought the curtain down on his inter-county careerBy Eddie Scally & Eddie Doyle
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Send us a text Planning to visit Navy Pier this summer? Here is the history of one of the most popular tourist destinations not only in Chicago but in all of Illinois. * Written and recorded before FlyOver Chicago was installed Show some love for the podcast for the cost of a cup of coffee and help offset production costs: https://www.buymeacoffee.…
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Bonus: Kilkenny Hurling Legend J.J. Delaney Speaks with KCLR Scoreline
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As the Kilkenny Senior Hurling League kicks off this weekend, KCLR’s Oisin Langan caught up with hurling legend J.J. Delaney to discuss everything from his career as well as the upcoming games in the Kilkenny Hurling Championship. Delaney, who retired from intercounty hurling in 2014 after winning his ninth winners' medal, also left the game with a…
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FROM THE ARCHIVES - Earle T. Cook and the Airplane Bombing
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Send us a text For you fans of true crime stories, here's an episode from January 2021. He was a manager at a Coca-Cola bottling plant, married, with two teenage sons living the good life in suburban Naperville, IL in 1967. When a bomb exploded aboard a plane on which his wife Jeanne was a passenger, Earle T. Cook quickly became the focus of the FB…
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The KCLR Hurling Podcast S2 Ep20: Clare v Kilkenny Semi-Final Analysis & More
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Join hosts Eddie Scally and Eddie Doyle as they delve deep into the world of hurling, focusing on all things Kilkenny and beyond. In our latest episode, we dissect the thrilling clash between Clare and Kilkenny. We analyze the tense 17-minute period without a score, questioning the strength of Kilkenny's panel in crucial moments. With Kilkenny slip…
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Send us a text Long before NASCAR came to Chicago, this town had races, racers, and racetracks. Today we're talking about Chicago's Motor Speedways. Show your support of the show for the cost of a coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/chicagohistory Leave me a voice message - just click on the microphone in the lower right corner here: https://www.c…
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The KCLR Hurling Podcast S2 Ep19: Minor Final, Senior Semi-Final & More
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Join hosts Eddie Scally and Eddie Doyle on the Kilkenny Hurling Podcast, your go-to source for all things hurling in Kilkenny and beyond. Whether you're a die-hard hurling fan or just looking to stay updated on the latest in the sport, Eddie and Eddie have you covered. In this episode: - Did the ref get the calls right in the Minor All-Ireland Fina…
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The KCLR Hurling Podcast S2 Ep18: Hurling v Football, All Ireland Quarters, Social Media Abuse & More
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Join hosts Eddie Scally and Eddie Doyle on the Kilkenny Hurling Podcast, your go-to source for all things hurling in Kilkenny and beyond. Whether you're a die-hard hurling fan or just looking to stay updated on the latest in the sport, Eddie and Eddie have you covered. Topics: - All Ireland 1/4s: In-depth analysis and predictions for the quarter-fi…
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Episode 715 - The Outrage of Danny Sotomayor with WTTW's Dan Andries
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Send us a text Danny Sotomayor, a fiery, openly gay AIDS activist, was a man on a mission. Today we discuss Sotomayor with Dan Andries, the writer and producer of the WTTW documentary "The Outrage of Danny Sotomayor." The Outrage of Danny Sotomayor (WTTW) https://interactive.wttw.com/chicago-stories/outrage-of-danny-sotomayor/video The Outrage of D…
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The KCLR Hurling Podcast S2 Ep17: Minor All Ireland, Drive For Five, Handpasses & more
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Join hosts Eddie Scally and Eddie Doyle on the Kilkenny Hurling Podcast, your go-to source for all things hurling in Kilkenny and beyond. Tune in for discussions on a wide range of topics, including: - Kilkenny Minors qualify for All Ireland Final - Limerick Backroom team - Drive for 5. - All-Ireland 1/4 Finals: Previews and reviews of the key matc…
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FROM THE ARCHIVES - Old Chicago Amusement Park
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Send us a text It was an innovative idea in its day - a 200 store indoor shopping center 35 miles outside of Chicago with a 31-ride amusement park in the middle. Unfortunately, once you throw in costly delays, waning attendance, lackluster store selection, competition, and a trapeze death, that's when trouble starts. This is the story of Old Chicag…
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The KCLR Hurling Podcast S2 Ep16: Kilkenny win Leinster again, Limericks backroom team & more
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Join hosts Eddie Scally and Eddie Doyle on the Kilkenny Hurling Podcast, your go-to source for all things hurling in Kilkenny and beyond. Dive deep into the latest matches, strategies, and hurling news with two of the sport's most passionate analysts. In this episode, the lads break down Kilkenny's impressive Leinster final win. Was this the strong…
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Episode 714 - Rondout Train Robbery of 1924, The
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Send us a text It is the largest train robbery in U.S. history, and it occurred just 32 miles north of Chicago. Hear how the Rondout Train Robbery unfolded 100 years ago in June 1924. Show your support of the show for the cost of a coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/chicagohistory Leave me a voice message - just click on the microphone in the low…
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The KCLR Hurling Podcast S2 Ep15: Leinster Final Build Up, Kilkenny Minors & more
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The Kilkenny Hurling Podcast with Eddie Scally and Eddie Doyle Join hosts Eddie Scally and Eddie Doyle on the Kilkenny Hurling Podcast, your go-to source for all things hurling in Kilkenny and beyond. This week, we dive into the latest action and upcoming events in the world of hurling - Offaly U20s: A review of the Offaly U20 team's recent victory…
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FROM THE ARCHIVES - U-505 German Submarine in Chicago, The
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Send us a text It was one of the defining moments for the United States during World War II - the capture of a German U-boat on the Atlantic Ocean. Hear the story and the event's many Chicago connections before the 80th anniversary of the event (June 4, 1944), and then see the submarine at the Museum of Science and Industry. #ChicagoHistory #USNavy…
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The KCLR Hurling Podcast S2 Ep14: Minor Success, Leinster Final, Inter-county Round-up & more
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Join hosts Eddie Doyle and Eddie Scally as they dive into the exhilarating world of hurling in the latest episode of the Kilkenny Hurling Podcast! This week, it's all about the triumphs and tribulations that have kept fans on the edge of their seats. Minors Claiming Leinster Glory: We celebrate the incredible victory of Niall Bergin's Kilkenny Mino…
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Episode 713 - Chicago's World War II POW Camps
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Send us a text Captured World War II enemy combatants were often brought back to the United States to be housed in facilities across the country, including here in Illinois. Today we’re discussing Chicago’s World War II POW Camps. Show your support of the show for the cost of a coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/chicagohistory Leave me a voice me…
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The KCLR Hurling Podcast S2 Ep13: Kilkenny beat Dublin, Leinster Round-up, Munster heats up & more
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Welcome to the Kilkenny Hurling Podcast with Eddie Scally and our new co-host, Eddie Doyle. In today’s episode, we dive into: 1. Kilkenny vs. Dublin: Kilkenny handed Dublin their first loss in the Leinster Hurling Championship this evening. Eoin Cody's late goal secured a thrilling 1-28 to 2-23 victory for the Cats in Parnell Park. 2. Leinster Roun…
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Episode 712 - Wrigley Field: The Diamond on the Northside
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Send us a text It is one of the oldest original ballparks in the country, and with that lengthy run is an interesting history as well. Hear all about the area before the ballpark was even built and much more. Show your support of the show for the cost of a coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/chicagohistory Leave me a voice message - just click on …
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Episode 711 - Chicago's Irish History: The Murder of Dr. Patrick Henry Cronin
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Send us a text His funeral was the largest in Chicago since that of Abraham Lincoln. Who was Dr. Patrick Henry Cronin, and how did his connection to secret Irish organizations lead to his murder? Show your support of the show for the cost of a coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/chicagohistory Leave me a voice message - just click on the microphon…
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FROM THE ARCHIVES - 16 Inch Softball in Chicago
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Send us a text No sport is more closely identified with Chicago than 16-inch softball. Enjoy the history of 16" softball along with some insights about the game from a few guys who know it best - the 16" Softball Hall of Fame co-founder Al Maag, Hall of Fame President Ron Kubicki, and Hall of Fame Vice President Ray Topps. #Chicago #History #Chicag…
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Send us a text With all the talk of the Chicago Bears plans for a new stadium by the lake, it seemed like a good time to revisit this episode about the Bears' current home, Soldier Field. Show some love for the podcast for the cost of a cup of coffee and help offset production costs: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/chicagohistory Up your cocktail game…
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The KCLR Hurling Podcast S2 E12: Intercounty season predictions, the power of money and people, and the death of a provincial championship
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Episode 710 - Chicago Mysteries with Geoffrey Baer
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Send us a text Friend of the podcast Geoffrey Baer is BACK with a new special on WTTW called "Chicago Mysteries." Listen as Geoffrey and I discuss a few of the stories from the program. https://www.wttw.com/mysteries Show your support of the show for the cost of a coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/chicagohistory Leave me a voice message - just c…
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The KCLR Hurling Podcast S2 E11: Are Kilkenny too reliant on TJ Reid, are Clare ahead of Kilkenny, and why are attendances so low?
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FROM THE ARCHIVES - Chicago's Teen Rock Clubs of the 1960s
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Send us a text Not long after The Beatles invaded America and kids everywhere picked up guitars and drumsticks and formed their own bands, enterprising individuals all over Chicago and the suburbs saw… opportunity. This is the story of Chicago's Teen Rock Clubs of the 1960’s. Additional Reading (anything purchased through these links - not just the…
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The KCLR Hurling Podcast S2 E10: League final preview, how strong are the Kilkenny U20 panel, and why are more managers resigning?
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Episode 709 - Chicago's Parks - Five Named for Notable Women
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Send us a text Connie Fairbanks, author of "Chicago's West Loop: Then and Now," joins me on this episode as co-writer and co-host as we discuss five Chicago parks named for women. Purchase Connie Fairbanks' book "Chicago's West Loop: Then and Now" from the author: https://www.conniefairbanks.com/ Amazon link: https://amzn.to/3BzEPxt Show some love …
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The KCLR Hurling Podcast S2 E9: Overrated Munster championship, diving in hurling, and Leinster U20 championship preview
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FROM THE ARCHIVES - Jane Addams and Hull House
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Send us a text She grew up in a small town in Illinois in the late 1800s and became known worldwide as an activist, reformer, and winner of a Nobel Peace Prize. This is the story of Jane Addams and Hull House. Want to help support the show? Buy Me A Coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/chicagohistory Art for this episode courtesy of Rebecca Demos -…
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The KCLR Hurling Podcast S2 E8: Are Kilkenny improving, can Lyng's side overcome Limerick, and is Davy Fitzgerald's intercounty managerial career on the line?
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Episode 708 - Forgotten Sisters author Cynthia Pelayo
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Send us a text Local author Cynthia Pelayo's new book masterfully blends dark Chicago history and fairy-tale horrors. Listen as the author and I discuss her life growing up in Chicago and her exciting new book about two sisters and a killer dumping men into the Chicago River. cinapelayo.com YouTube version: https://youtu.be/r32m2jwrxHc Show some lo…
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FROM THE ARCHIVES - Chicago's Saint - Mother Frances Xavier Cabrini
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Send us a text Her last name is well known around the city, but do you know the story behind Chicago's Saint, Mother Frances Xavier Cabrini? Listen and learn, Chicago history fans! Show some love for the podcast for the cost of a cup of coffee and help offset production costs: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/chicagohistory Up your cocktail or Sodastre…
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