Podcasts about Andersonville

Join me on this short but interesting conversation with the founder of Eli Tea Bar in Andersonville, Chicago.  We speak about building a small business, entrepreneurship, and bubble tea! https://www.eliteabar.com

Tyler McCall, co-owner of Paper & Pencil in Andersonville, joins John Williams to talk about how tariffs have been impacting their local business.

Tyler McCall, co-owner of Paper & Pencil in Andersonville, joins John Williams to talk about how tariffs have been impacting their local business.

Tyler McCall, co-owner of Paper & Pencil in Andersonville, joins John Williams to talk about how tariffs have been impacting their local business.

Episode No. 700 (!) features artist Tarrah Krajnak and curator Claire Howard. Krajnak is featured in two exhibitions on opposite sides of the United States. At the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, Krajnak is featured in "Around Group f.64: Legacies and Counterhistories in Bay Area Photography" through July 13. The exhibition was curated by Shana Lopes, Erin O'Toole, and Delphine Sims, with Sally Katz and Alex Landry. At the International Center of Photography, New York, Kraynak's work is included in "To Conjure: New Archives in Recent Photography." Organized by Sara Ickow, Keisha Scarville, and Elisabeth Sherman, the exhibition presents the ways in which seven photographers are reimagining what an archive can be, or might look like. A third US exhibition of Krajnak's work opens April 16 at the Frye Art Museum, Seattle. It will be curated by Georgia Erger. Krajnak works between photography, performance, and poetry. Krajnak, who was born in Peru to an Indigenous mother and who was raised by a transracial US family, often interrogates photography standards and finds that they have limited women, and furthered the violent loss of Native land, lives, and rights. She has won most major photography prizes; her work is in the collections of museums such as the Museum of Modern Art, New York; the Tate Modern, London; the Centre Pompidou, Paris; and the Museum Ludwig, Cologne. Raab is the author of "Relics of War: The History of a Photograph" from Princeton University Press. It examines a photograph made by Clara Barton and published by Matthew Brady that features relics from the notorious Confederate prison at Andersonville, Georgia. "Relics of War" traces how the photograph was a central part of Barton's work of addressing mass death and related grief. Amazon and Bookshop offer it for $42-59. Instagram: Tarrah Krajnak, Tyler Green.

On this episode, we cover what is perhaps the deadliest place you could be during the Civil War, Andersonville Prison near Andersonville, Georgia. It opened in February 1864 and housed Union prisoners of war. Around 28% of the prisoners held at the camp died, mostly to scurvy, diarrhea, and dysentery. It was one truly awful place.      Subscribe to our YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/@bangdangnetwork

James Najjar is a comedian, producer, & social media personality in Chicago, Illinois. Catch his apartment comedy show, 'Cozy Corner Comedy', once a month in Andersonville!

There's something rare about a dining experience with great burgers on an elevated menu — and served in bar setting. Sol Ashbach seems to have figured that out. He started with Little Bad Wolf in Andersonville, then opened Gretel in Logan Square, and has added The Good Wolf next door to the original spot in Andersonville. And next, the fairytale continues with his most ambitious project yet. In this episode, host David Manilow talks with Ashbach about his next creation: Wolf and Company. Hear what makes this project near the Western Blue Line so bold, how it connects to The 606 trail, and why Ashbach thinks creativity wins out over budget.

Send us a textEpisode 524"American Primeval"Actor: Lucas NeffThe very talented Lucas Neff joins me to talk about his career, movies, his Encyclopedic memory as they pertain to movies, and more. We break down his VERY underrated character and performance as Captain Dellinger, his transformation into that role, the real life Captain Dellinger, some of those amazing scenes that Lucas absolutely flourished in and so much more.Lucas Neff was born in the Andersonville neighborhood of Chicago, IL in 1985. The start of his acting career came about by mistake after he was assigned to the performing arts department at the University of Illinois. It was there that he graduated with a Bachelor's of Fine Arts in Theatre in 2008. Upon graduation he became involved in local theatre before winning his first television role in an episode of "The Beast" in 2009. He followed this up with roles in the films "In Memoriam" and "Amigo" before winning the role of Jimmy Chance on "Raising Hope" in 2010.Welcome the awesome, Lucas Neff#americanprimeval #netflixseries #nativeamerican #history #wilderness #frontier #westwardexpansion #interview #podcast www.mmcpodcast.comReach out to Darek Thomas and Monday Morning Critic!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mondaymorningcritic/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mondaymorningcritic/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mondaymorningcriticMondaymorningcritic@gmail.com

In the first half, as multiple fires raged in Southern California, author and documentary filmmaker Douglas Mulhall discussed how to recover from wildfires and avoid the pervasive presence of toxins associated with them. There has been an alarming rise in wildfires across the United States, he said, noting that "we're experiencing periods of extreme rain and extreme drought interspersed with each other, creating instability in the local climate." The conversation also touched on the human factor behind many fires, including arson, but Mulhall pointed out that utility companies are often at fault, as seen in the Lahaina fire. "Tens of billions of dollars in lawsuits have been launched against at least 20 major power providers across the country for causing these fires," he stated.Mulhall urged listeners to take proactive steps to protect themselves during wildfire evacuations, advising people to get water, air purifiers, masks, and new filters for their heating and AC systems (as well as for vehicles) and prepare emotionally for the devastation they might return to. He emphasized the importance of being ready for the health impacts of smoke and ash, which can persist long after the fires are out. Discussing insurance, he warned that many people may find their wildfire coverage limited, so they should check and review their policies carefully. Citing the Lahaina fire, he reported that one house survived the blaze due to features like a metal roof and a defensible space free of vegetation, including a rock garden surrounding the house. For more on wildfire issues, check out this special page Mullhall created with helpful links.------------In the latter half, ghost hunter Courtney McInvale spoke about ghosts uncovered from the Civil War, Confederate spirits, and the historic places from which they lived when alive. She delved into the haunting history of Andersonville in Georgia, a notorious Confederate prison also known as Camp Sumter, that has been described as a "hellhole on Earth" where over 13,000 soldiers died from disease and malnutrition. She reported that Capt. Henry Wirz, who was charged with war crimes after the war and executed, is said to haunt the Andersonville location.McInvale shared a chilling ghost story involving Father Whelan, a priest who administered last rites to dying soldiers at Camp Sumter. A tourist had come to the prison and saw a shadowy figure on the road, who approached him and said, "Sir, I need to administer your last rites." The man became frightened, and as he moved away, he ended up running right through the apparition. An employee of the national park that houses the prison said that the spirit of Whelan continues to haunt the site.When asked what creates these ghostly tales, McInvale reflected, "The tragedy of a life cut short... the fear of being forgotten." She emphasized that many soldiers died young, leaving behind unfulfilled lives and legacies, and their trauma may open up a kind of portal or "time slip" for the ghostly phenomena. Focusing on the Battle of Chickamauga, she described the conflict as a "terrible destruction" with over 30,000 casualties in just two days. The battlefield location of Snodgrass Hill, where bodies piled up, is said to be particularly haunted. She is launching "Southern Shadows," a series of haunted history tours in Georgia, inspired by the significant events in Chickamauga.

In the first half, as multiple fires raged in Southern California, author and documentary filmmaker Douglas Mulhall discussed how to recover from wildfires and avoid the pervasive presence of toxins associated with them. There has been an alarming rise in wildfires across the United States, he said, noting that "we're experiencing periods of extreme rain and extreme drought interspersed with each other, creating instability in the local climate." The conversation also touched on the human factor behind many fires, including arson, but Mulhall pointed out that utility companies are often at fault, as seen in the Lahaina fire. "Tens of billions of dollars in lawsuits have been launched against at least 20 major power providers across the country for causing these fires," he stated.Mulhall urged listeners to take proactive steps to protect themselves during wildfire evacuations, advising people to get water, air purifiers, masks, and new filters for their heating and AC systems (as well as for vehicles) and prepare emotionally for the devastation they might return to. He emphasized the importance of being ready for the health impacts of smoke and ash, which can persist long after the fires are out. Discussing insurance, he warned that many people may find their wildfire coverage limited, so they should check and review their policies carefully. Citing the Lahaina fire, he reported that one house survived the blaze due to features like a metal roof and a defensible space free of vegetation, including a rock garden surrounding the house. For more on wildfire issues, check out this special page Mullhall created with helpful links.------------In the latter half, ghost hunter Courtney McInvale spoke about ghosts uncovered from the Civil War, Confederate spirits, and the historic places from which they lived when alive. She delved into the haunting history of Andersonville in Georgia, a notorious Confederate prison also known as Camp Sumter, that has been described as a "hellhole on Earth" where over 13,000 soldiers died from disease and malnutrition. She reported that Capt. Henry Wirz, who was charged with war crimes after the war and executed, is said to haunt the Andersonville location.McInvale shared a chilling ghost story involving Father Whelan, a priest who administered last rites to dying soldiers at Camp Sumter. A tourist had come to the prison and saw a shadowy figure on the road, who approached him and said, "Sir, I need to administer your last rites." The man became frightened, and as he moved away, he ended up running right through the apparition. An employee of the national park that houses the prison said that the spirit of Whelan continues to haunt the site.When asked what creates these ghostly tales, McInvale reflected, "The tragedy of a life cut short... the fear of being forgotten." She emphasized that many soldiers died young, leaving behind unfulfilled lives and legacies, and their trauma may open up a kind of portal or "time slip" for the ghostly phenomena. Focusing on the Battle of Chickamauga, she described the conflict as a "terrible destruction" with over 30,000 casualties in just two days. The battlefield location of Snodgrass Hill, where bodies piled up, is said to be particularly haunted. She is launching "Southern Shadows," a series of haunted history tours in Georgia, inspired by the significant events in Chickamauga.

In the first half, as multiple fires raged in Southern California, author and documentary filmmaker Douglas Mulhall discussed how to recover from wildfires and avoid the pervasive presence of toxins associated with them. There has been an alarming rise in wildfires across the United States, he said, noting that "we're experiencing periods of extreme rain and extreme drought interspersed with each other, creating instability in the local climate." The conversation also touched on the human factor behind many fires, including arson, but Mulhall pointed out that utility companies are often at fault, as seen in the Lahaina fire. "Tens of billions of dollars in lawsuits have been launched against at least 20 major power providers across the country for causing these fires," he stated.Mulhall urged listeners to take proactive steps to protect themselves during wildfire evacuations, advising people to get water, air purifiers, masks, and new filters for their heating and AC systems (as well as for vehicles) and prepare emotionally for the devastation they might return to. He emphasized the importance of being ready for the health impacts of smoke and ash, which can persist long after the fires are out. Discussing insurance, he warned that many people may find their wildfire coverage limited, so they should check and review their policies carefully. Citing the Lahaina fire, he reported that one house survived the blaze due to features like a metal roof and a defensible space free of vegetation, including a rock garden surrounding the house. For more on wildfire issues, check out this special page Mullhall created with helpful links.------------In the latter half, ghost hunter Courtney McInvale spoke about ghosts uncovered from the Civil War, Confederate spirits, and the historic places from which they lived when alive. She delved into the haunting history of Andersonville in Georgia, a notorious Confederate prison also known as Camp Sumter, that has been described as a "hellhole on Earth" where over 13,000 soldiers died from disease and malnutrition. She reported that Capt. Henry Wirz, who was charged with war crimes after the war and executed, is said to haunt the Andersonville location.McInvale shared a chilling ghost story involving Father Whelan, a priest who administered last rites to dying soldiers at Camp Sumter. A tourist had come to the prison and saw a shadowy figure on the road, who approached him and said, "Sir, I need to administer your last rites." The man became frightened, and as he moved away, he ended up running right through the apparition. An employee of the national park that houses the prison said that the spirit of Whelan continues to haunt the site.When asked what creates these ghostly tales, McInvale reflected, "The tragedy of a life cut short... the fear of being forgotten." She emphasized that many soldiers died young, leaving behind unfulfilled lives and legacies, and their trauma may open up a kind of portal or "time slip" for the ghostly phenomena. Focusing on the Battle of Chickamauga, she described the conflict as a "terrible destruction" with over 30,000 casualties in just two days. The battlefield location of Snodgrass Hill, where bodies piled up, is said to be particularly haunted. She is launching "Southern Shadows," a series of haunted history tours in Georgia, inspired by the significant events in Chickamauga.

In the first half, as multiple fires raged in Southern California, author and documentary filmmaker Douglas Mulhall discussed how to recover from wildfires and avoid the pervasive presence of toxins associated with them. There has been an alarming rise in wildfires across the United States, he said, noting that "we're experiencing periods of extreme rain and extreme drought interspersed with each other, creating instability in the local climate." The conversation also touched on the human factor behind many fires, including arson, but Mulhall pointed out that utility companies are often at fault, as seen in the Lahaina fire. "Tens of billions of dollars in lawsuits have been launched against at least 20 major power providers across the country for causing these fires," he stated.Mulhall urged listeners to take proactive steps to protect themselves during wildfire evacuations, advising people to get water, air purifiers, masks, and new filters for their heating and AC systems (as well as for vehicles) and prepare emotionally for the devastation they might return to. He emphasized the importance of being ready for the health impacts of smoke and ash, which can persist long after the fires are out. Discussing insurance, he warned that many people may find their wildfire coverage limited, so they should check and review their policies carefully. Citing the Lahaina fire, he reported that one house survived the blaze due to features like a metal roof and a defensible space free of vegetation, including a rock garden surrounding the house. For more on wildfire issues, check out this special page Mullhall created with helpful links.------------In the latter half, ghost hunter Courtney McInvale spoke about ghosts uncovered from the Civil War, Confederate spirits, and the historic places from which they lived when alive. She delved into the haunting history of Andersonville in Georgia, a notorious Confederate prison also known as Camp Sumter, that has been described as a "hellhole on Earth" where over 13,000 soldiers died from disease and malnutrition. She reported that Capt. Henry Wirz, who was charged with war crimes after the war and executed, is said to haunt the Andersonville location.McInvale shared a chilling ghost story involving Father Whelan, a priest who administered last rites to dying soldiers at Camp Sumter. A tourist had come to the prison and saw a shadowy figure on the road, who approached him and said, "Sir, I need to administer your last rites." The man became frightened, and as he moved away, he ended up running right through the apparition. An employee of the national park that houses the prison said that the spirit of Whelan continues to haunt the site.When asked what creates these ghostly tales, McInvale reflected, "The tragedy of a life cut short... the fear of being forgotten." She emphasized that many soldiers died young, leaving behind unfulfilled lives and legacies, and their trauma may open up a kind of portal or "time slip" for the ghostly phenomena. Focusing on the Battle of Chickamauga, she described the conflict as a "terrible destruction" with over 30,000 casualties in just two days. The battlefield location of Snodgrass Hill, where bodies piled up, is said to be particularly haunted. She is launching "Southern Shadows," a series of haunted history tours in Georgia, inspired by the significant events in Chickamauga.

Send us a textJane and I were on our way from Mobile (where her family had originated) to Andersonville,  the terrible Confederate prison camp where both of us had lost relatives.  She realized that we would be very close to Plains.  Not only that, Jimmy would be teaching Sunday School that day.  We went to that service and watched a Baptist Deacon teach a lesson on the diseased woman that Jesus cured.  There were a couple of hundred people in the audience but our teacher used a traditional discussion format and managed to connect with each of us. When Jimmy was sent home from the hospital a year or so ago, and turned over to the care of hospice nurses, I wrote this tribute. Over the years Jane and I have read or listened to most of Jimmy's books.  The one that stands out is his childhood memoir, An Hour Before Daylight.  Do yourself a favor and get an audio version of that book.  It is unique.

This week we venture to the Hop Leaf in Andersonville, moving away from our usual brewery visits to the best beer bar in Chicago. We even have a special guest! This week we discuss the continuing resolution drama, Elon Musk's growing political influence, and Trump's shadow presidency while enjoying some seriously fancy beers served in proper glassware. Who's in charge here? The Belgian quads are, that's who!

This week, we are joined by Hannah Wilson, owner of Andersonville's new yarn hobby store, The Dropped Stitch! The Dropped Stitch is Andersonville's newest destination for knitters, crocheters, and embroiderers, offering a vibrant selection of yarns, needles, and crafting kits. Owned by Hannah Wilson, a passionate crafter and “Jeopardy!” champion, this LGBTQ+-owned shop features natural fiber yarns, top-tier tools, and make-it-yourself kits for all skill levels. Beyond supplies, The Dropped Stitch fosters community through workshops, classes, and a welcoming space to relax and create. The episode is available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Podbean, anywhere you get your podcasts!

Christian Historical Fiction Talk is listener supported. When you buy things through this site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Become a patron and enjoy special perks and bonus content.Denise Weimer returns to the show this week to talk about two books—When Hope Sank and A Calculated Betrothal. She shares the fascinating history behind both books, how she redeems her characters, and why she loves dressing up in period fashion. Patrons will get to hear what her next great adventure is going to be.When Hope Sank by Denise WeimerThe Civil War has taken everything from Lily Livingston—her parents, her twin brother, her home. Now she works at her uncle's inn and keeps her head down. Speaking up for her beliefs proved too costly in a part of Arkansas split by conflicting loyalties and overrun by spies and bushwhackers. Emaciated in body but resilient in spirit, Lieutenant Cade Palmer is crowded onto the Sultana with other paroled Andersonville and Cahaba POWs for the journey north. But a fiery explosion on April 27, 1865, rends the steamer and empties two thousand men into the frigid Mississippi River. Recovering from wounds that might end his career as a surgeon but clinging to his faith, Cade threatens both Lily's defenses and her heart. How can she tell him she might've prevented the tragedy if only she'd reported a suspected saboteur's claims? And when the man returns to town and encoded messages pass through the hotel, will Lily follow her convictions to prevent another tragedy?Get your copy of When Hope Sank.A Calculated Betrothal by Denise WeimerThe death of her titled husband means that not only is Tabitha Gage no longer a lady—but she's also abandoned on an isolated Southern Georgia plantation on the eve of revolution. With the fine house and fields sold to a neighbor, she's left with a log cabin on unsettled timber land. Rather than marry the neighbor's son, Tabitha determines to make her own way—and never again be shackled to a man she doesn't love. Sergeant Edmond Lassiter is one assignment away from promotion when he comes to the aid of a red-haired beauty fending off cattle rustlers. Thrown together during an attack at a nearby fort, the Patriot scout and Loyalist widow are surprised by the values they share—including honesty, loyalty, and equality. When Edmond learns the same man who ruined his family is after what little Tabitha has left, he convinces her they should work together to make her land profitable—all while fighting off the British from East Florida and her greedy neighbor, who sabotages their every effort to succeed. Their work together will be a business arrangement…nothing more. But as a British invasion threatens, the truth soon becomes clear—continuing the connection between them will risk far more than their hearts.Get A Calculated Betrothal by Denise Weimer.More about Denise:I write historical and contemporary romance and romantic suspense mostly set in my home state of Georgia. I've authored around fifteen traditionally published novels and a number of novellas.  A freelance fiction editor and a mother of two wonderful young adult daughters, I always pause for coffee, chocolate, and old houses.Visit Denise Weimer's website.

An investigation from Block Club and CBS Chicago reveals the city of Chicago is owed millions of dollars from street fest and event organizers for police overtime bills. Executive producer Simone Alicea and host Jacoby Cochran discuss what this means for the city budget and Chicago's busy summer event schedule. Plus, we are ranking the Bulls most recent NBA city edition jerseys and listing some turkey giveaways across the city. How would you rank these jersey designs? 2024-2025 2023-2024 2022-2023 2021-2022 2020-2021 2019-2020 Good News: Wednesday is Trans Day of Remembrance: Memorial Mural and Observance in Andersonville, TaskForce Prevention and Community Services' “Say Their Name” in Austin, La Cueva Nightclub' Transgiving 2024 in Little Village  Want some more City Cast Chicago news? Then make sure to sign up for our Hey Chicago newsletter.  Follow us @citycastchicago You can also text us or leave a voicemail at: 773 780-0246 Learn more about the sponsors of this Nov. 19 episode: Mubi The Second City Orthodontic Experts Court Theatre Become a member of City Cast Chicago. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE

Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth is the alderwoman of Chicago's 48th ward, which includes parts of Andersonville, Edgewater, and Uptown. She was elected in May 2023. Prior to taking office, Leni was a longtime local small-business owner and community organizer in the ward, where she has lived for over 20 years.

My special guest tonight is author and researcher Mark Nesbitt here to discuss his book about civil war soldiers that remained on the battle field after their deaths.  Get his book.    Riveting ghost stories with history from all the major engagements of the war.Civil War Ghost Trails examines the major engagements of the Civil War and their connections to the paranormal world. The history of each battlefield is followed by the classic ghost stories that have been around since the guns fell silent. Mark Nesbitt also collected newer stories and attempted a paranormal investigation, including Electronic Voice Phenomena (EVP), at many of the sites to see what could be found. In some cases, the results were astounding.Some of the spirits included in the book are the Headless Zouave at Bull Run, the Drummer Boy at Shiloh, and the Phantom Battalion at Gettysburg. Ghosts appear at the Bloody Lane at Antietam and Caroline Street in Fredericksburg, as well as sites at Chancellorsville, Vicksburg, Chickamauga, Chattanooga, Petersburg, and Appomattox Court House. A special section of the book explores the haunted Civil War prisons at Johnson's Island in Ohio, Point Lookout in Maryland, and Andersonville in Georgia. Abraham Lincoln's many White House apparitions are discussed in a section on wartime Washington, D.C.Follow Our Other ShowsFollow UFO WitnessesFollow Crime Watch WeeklyFollow Paranormal FearsFollow Seven: Disturbing Chronicle StoriesJoin our Patreon for ad-free listening and more bonus content.Follow us on Instagram @mysteriousradioFollow us on TikTok mysteriousradioTikTok Follow us on Twitter @mysteriousradio Follow us on Pinterest pinterest.com/mysteriousradio Like us on Facebook Facebook.com/mysteriousradio]

In this episode, Amanda, Nick, Carrie, and Cindy discuss the importance of mental skills coaching in athletics, emphasizing the need to coach the whole human. They explore the role of mental resilience, the significance of support systems for injured athletes, and the importance of celebrating milestones in athletic journeys. The conversation also touches on the journey of writing the book 'Rebound' and the various mantras that can help athletes maintain a positive mindset. Ultimately, they highlight the essence of resilience in sports and the need for a supportive community. -------------------------------- (00:00) Introduction and Banter (04:35) The Importance of Coaching the Whole Human (19:38) The Journey to Writing 'Rebound' (24:58) Collaboration and Storytelling in Recovery (26:55) Understanding Athlete Needs (29:43) Mantras for Mental Resilience (35:27) Coaching Mindset and Athlete Support (39:27) Supporting Athletes Through Injuries (47:04) Celebrating Milestones in Athletic Journeys (52:19) The Importance of Resilience in Athletics (58:05) Interview Questions --------------------------------------- Carrie Jackson is a performance and mental training expert, a Certified Mental Performance Consultant, and the author of On Top of Your Game: Mental Skills to Maximize Your Athletic Performance. She's one of the world's foremost authorities on the mental and emotional challenges of recovering from injury. She co-authored the book Rebound: Train Your Mind to Bounce Back Stronger from Sports Injuries, and is the co-host of the widely regarded podcast The Injured Athletes Club.    With a bachelor's in psychology, a masters in sport psychology, and over 2 decades of experience in sport and performance psychology, Carrie's thought leadership on mental training is the gold standard in the athletic world. Her insights have been featured in multiple media outlets including Runner's World, Outside Magazine, New York Times, Washington Post, U.S. News and World Report, and Huffington Post to name a few.     Carrie works with athletes and exercisers of all levels from recreational athletes to elite and professional athletes competing at national and international levels. Between her one-on-one coaching and team consulting, she has worked with thousands of athletes and coaches on mastering their mindsets so they can perform with less pressure, more consistency, and enjoy the process. Through her coaching programs she brings mindset training tools that help shift focus from anxiety and self-doubt to resilience and confidence impacting business and life too! Athletes experiencing performance anxiety can put so much pressure on themselves that they sabotage their own performance. Carrie is on a mission to help athletes challenge their limiting beliefs, regain confidence in their gifts and fall in love with their sport again.  Cindy Kuzma is a Chicago-based journalist with a specialty in sports, fitness, and health. Her work has appeared in Runner's World, SELF, The New York Times, Women's Running, Chicago Magazine, and many other print and online publications. In addition to Rebound, she's the co-author (with Neely Spence Gracey) of Breakthrough Women's Running: Dream Big and Train Smart. She's completed 23 marathons and also likes to lift heavy things or fumble awkwardly through yoga classes every once in a while. She studied journalism at Baylor University and has a master's degree from Northwestern University's Medill School of Journalism, along with additional coursework in anatomy, physiology, and biology. She lives in the Andersonville neighborhood with her husband Matt and two cats/interns, Mushaboom and Tuna. Carrie Website Cindy Website Injured Athletes Club Carrie IG Cindy Kuzma IG ---------------------------------- Contact us: Amanda - ⁠@amanda_katzz⁠ Nick - ⁠@nklastava⁠ Buy Me A Coffee Email - betweentwocoaches@gmail.com

This week we link up with Ghost tours expert Orion Couling, host of the amazing podcast Shadow Carriers. Orion leads incredible ghost tours in News Orleans as well as Chicago (currently an incredible tour of Andersonville).  Check out a really fun episode here as well as my top 10(ish) list of scary movies.https://www.orioncoulingnola.com

This week, we sidle up next to our favorite curmudgeon at the end of the bar — a legend of Chicago's bar and beer scene, the one and only Michael Roper. He opened Andersonville's Hopleaf back in 1992, a bar renowned for its extensive selection of Belgian beers and its famous mussels and fries. He joins us to tell us all about his journey — how being laid off from his assembly line job and doored (in the throat) on his bike changed the trajectory of his life, to how he's failing at being retired (but still giving it the old college try). Join us for a conversation about the historical significance of Trappist ales, one of the first R.E.M. shows on record, how a bunch of barflies reacted to having their noontime porno viewing taken away, and so much more.

Joan Esposito interviews Ald. Matt Martin, who represents Chicago's 47th Ward, covering parts of Lincoln Square, Ravenswood, North Center, Uptown, Andersonville and Lakeview.  He talks about ethics reform legislation he's helped push through City Council, his work with Fair Elections Chicago and Operation Swing State, and the city's billion-dollar budget gap. Catch "Joan Esposito: Live, Local and Progressive" weekdays from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.com/wcpt820).

Get a sneak peek into our spine-chilling Halloween season!  We're unveiling the eerie secrets behind our upcoming Chicago Andersonville Ghost Tour and introducing our 'Four Shadows' special—where a brand-new episode haunts your feed every week this October. Don't miss out on the scariest season yet with Shadow Carriers! Tickets for ghost tour available here: sites.google.com/view/shadowcarriers/_____________________________Please be sure to like us on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shadowcarriersInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/shadowcarriersIf you like what you hear and want to buy your storytellers a drink, you can catch us at @shadowcarriers on Venmo.If you've enjoyed this episode and want to support our work, become a patron of the podcast! Your support is greatly appreciated and is invested back into helping us create bold and new content for you throughout the year. Check out our Patreon Page at patreon.com/ShadowCarriers.If you'd like to get in touch with us, our email address is shadowcarriers@gmail.com.This Podcast and all endeavors by these individuals believe strongly that Black Lives Matter. 

In Episode 10 of the Haunted America series, join host Lyle Perez on September 21, 2024, as he ventures deep into the heart of Georgia, the Peach State. While Georgia is renowned for its southern hospitality and charm, it also holds a darker side filled with chilling tales and restless spirits. Here's a look at 10 of the most haunted locations in Georgia: The Sorrel-Weed House - 6 W Harris St, Savannah, GA 31401 Explore this historic mansion, home to tragic spirits like Matilda Sorrel and Molly, whose stories of heartbreak and death echo within its walls. Bonaventure Cemetery - 330 Bonaventure Rd, Savannah, GA 31404 Wander through this beautiful but eerie cemetery, where the spirits of Little Gracie Watson and a veiled woman in black have been seen. The Marshall House - 123 E Broughton St, Savannah, GA 31401 Visit this Civil War-era hotel, where the ghosts of soldiers and victims of yellow fever still roam its historic halls. The Ellis Hotel - 176 Peachtree St NW, Atlanta, GA 30303 Discover the site of the tragic Winecoff Hotel fire, where shadowy figures and ghostly screams continue to haunt its corridors. Moon River Brewing Company - 21 W Bay St, Savannah, GA 31401 Enjoy a pint at this haunted pub, where the aggressive spirit of "Toby" and a lady in white are known to cause mischief. The Old Candler Hospital - 535 E Liberty St, Savannah, GA 31401 Experience the haunted history of one of Savannah's oldest hospitals, where whispers and shadowy figures are common sights. The Kehoe House - 123 Habersham St, Savannah, GA 31401 Stay at this historic bed and breakfast, where the playful spirits of the Kehoe children and their mother linger. Andersonville Prison - 760 POW Rd, Andersonville, GA 31711 Visit the site of the infamous Civil War prison camp, where the spirits of suffering soldiers still cry out for relief. The Pirate's House - 20 E Broad St, Savannah, GA 31401 Dine at this historic tavern, where ghostly pirates are said to roam, still searching for treasure and revenge. The Old Governor's Mansion - 120 S Clarke St, Milledgeville, GA 31061 Explore this stately residence, now a museum, where ghostly figures and unexplained phenomena abound. Join us as we uncover the haunted past of Georgia's most mysterious places. Whether you're a seasoned ghost hunter or a fan of spooky stories, this episode will take you on a chilling journey through the Peach State's paranormal history. Don't forget to subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode with your fellow ghost hunters. Stay tuned for tomorrow's episode, where we'll head to Hawaii to explore haunted beaches, historic sites, and more! Like Our Facebook page for more Halloween fun: www.Facebook.com/TheHalloweenPodcast ORDER PODCAST MERCH! Website: www.TheHalloweenPodcast.com Email: TheHalloweenPodcast@gmail.com X: @TheHalloweenPod Support the Show: www.patreon.com/TheHalloweenPod Get bonus Halloween content and more! Just for Patreon supporters! Check out my other show! Find it on iTunes - Amazing Advertising http://amazingadvertising.podomatic.com/ Keywords: Haunted Georgia, Georgia Ghost Stories, Haunted Locations, Paranormal Georgia, Haunted America, Sorrel-Weed House, Bonaventure Cemetery, Marshall House, Ellis Hotel, Moon River Brewing Company, Old Candler Hospital, Kehoe House, Andersonville Prison, Pirate's House, Old Governor's Mansion, Ghost Hunting, Paranormal Georgia Tags: #HauntedAmerica #GhostStories #GeorgiaHaunts #ParanormalPodcast #HauntedLocations #GeorgiaGhosts #SorrelWeedHouse #BonaventureCemetery #MarshallHouse #EllisHotel #MoonRiverBrewing #OldCandlerHospital #KehoeHouse #AndersonvillePrison #PiratesHouse #OldGovernorsMansion #StaySpooky

In a recent episode of The Object of History, titled "The Mortal & Everlasting Life of Frederic Augustus James: Enduring Life Behind the Deadline of a Civil War POW Camp", we discussed Frederic Augustus James's experience in the Andersonville prisoner of war camp during the Civil War. In this bonus episode, we sit down with MHS Library Assistant Brandon McGrath-Neely. Brandon shares his impressions of James's writings and discusses his experience as a Park Ranger at the Andersonville National Historic Site and National Prisoner of War Museum. Learn more about episode objects here: https://www.masshist.org/podcast/season-3-bonus-episode-inside-andersonville  Email us at podcast@masshist.org. Listen to "The Mortal & Everlasting Life of Frederic Augustus James: Enduring Life Behind the Deadline of a Civil War POW Camp". Episode Special Guest: Brandon McGrath-Neely is a current student at Simmons University's dual-degree Masters of Library and Information Science and History program. He is a graduate of Gettysburg College, where we worked as a Civil War Fellow, documentary filmmaker, and a Brian C. Pohanka Intern at Andersonville National Historic Site and National Prisoner of War Museum. This episode uses materials from: Bald Eagle by Chad Crouch (Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International)  Psychic by Dominic Giam of Ketsa Music (licensed under a commercial non-exclusive license by the Massachusetts Historical Society through Ketsa.uk)        Curious Nature by Dominic Giam of Ketsa Music (licensed under a commercial non-exclusive license by the Massachusetts Historical Society through Ketsa.uk)

Welcome to our Best of Summer series, where we will be posting some of our favorite past episodes of the LoveX2 podcast, as we prepare for the big launch of our brand-new season in September. Today, we're celebrating Independence Day by sharing Mike's top 10 favorite Civil War sites to visit. These sites offer a unique glimpse into a time when our nation grappled with human slavery. Each site holds a special place, and we hope they inspire you to think deeper on their meaning and how it correlates to today's struggle to value all human life, including unborn children. From the pivotal battlefields of Gettysburg and Fredericksburg to the solemn grounds of Andersonville and Antietam, join Mike as he recounts the significance of each location. Whether you're planning a summer road trip or simply interested in American history, this episode is packed with insights and personal anecdotes from visits. So buckle up and get ready for an enlightening journey through some of America's most important Civil War locations. And remember, as we honor our past, we also look forward to a future where the life of every mom and every baby is cherished and protected. Happy Independence Day, America! Make A Gift To The LoveX2 Project Music Title: Children of the Son Author: Pipe Choir Souce: www.pipechoir.com Licenses: Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International      

Sarita Scherpereel and Megan Osberger join us to discuss three overlooked neighborhoods and why they anticipate tremendous growth in those areas! Sarita and Megan start by discussing how a new Metra stop in the Andersonville and Edgewater neighborhoods is going to take that area to the next level! They break down the new CTA green line stop at Damen/Lake and explain the growth that it could bring to the United Center area and surrounding neighborhoods. The duo shifts west to share insights on the “Triangle” west of Humboldt Park. They drop nuggets on the housing stack and the renovation required to achieve maximum ROI. Sarita and Megan close with an extremely bullish outlook on Chicago and empowering words on why now is  the time to take action!  If you enjoy today's episode, please leave us a review and share with someone who may also find value in this content! Connect with Mark and Tom: StraightUpChicagoInvestor.com Email the Show: StraightUpChicagoInvestor@gmail.com Guests: Sarita Scherpereel and Megan Osberger, Straight Up Sarita Sells Team Link: Jim Erwin (Network Referral) Link: Straight Up Sarita Sells Meetup ----------------- Guest Questions 01:52 Housing Provider Tip - Tips on providing a 5-Day notice. 03:57 Intro to our guests, Sarita Scherpereel and Megan Osberger! 04:33 New Peterson-Ridge Metra Stop in Andersonville/Edgewater! 11:44 Upside brought by the new Damen Green Line Stop! 22:22 The “Triangle” West of Humboldt Park! 35:32 The Future of Chicago. 38:30 What is your competitive advantage? 39:58 One piece of advice for new investors. 40:16 What do you do for fun? 40:47 Good book, podcast, or self development activity that you would recommend?  41:19 Local Network Recommendation?  42:51 How can the listeners learn more about you and provide value to you? ----------------- Production House: Flint Stone Media Copyright of Straight Up Chicago Investor 2024.

The backdrop of Andersonville's Clark Street business corridor may have evolved over the decades, but one anchor on the street has remained steadfast: an unsuspecting neighborhood bar with a large “pickled” herring neon sign hanging over the sidewalk.Simon's Tavern, 5210 N. Clark St., has been operating for 90 years as of this spring, owner Scott Martin said.Host - Jon HansenReporter - Madison Savedra  Want to donate to our non-profit newsroom? CLICK HEREWho we areBlock Club Chicago is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit news organization dedicated to delivering reliable, relevant and nonpartisan coverage of Chicago's diverse neighborhoods. We believe all neighborhoods deserve to be covered in a meaningful way.We amplify positive stories, cover development and local school council meetings and serve as watchdogs in neighborhoods often ostracized by traditional news media.Ground-level coverageOur neighborhood-based reporters don't parachute in once to cover a story. They are in the neighborhoods they cover every day building relationships over time with neighbors. We believe this ground-level approach not only builds community but leads to a more accurate portrayal of a neighborhood.Stories that matter to you — every daySince our launch five years ago, we've published more than 25,000 stories from the neighborhoods, covered hundreds of community meetings and send daily and neighborhood newsletters to more than 130,000 Chicagoans. We've built this loyalty by proving to folks we are not only covering their neighborhoods, we are a part of them. Some of us have internalized the national media's narrative of a broken Chicago. We aim to change that by celebrating our neighborhoods and chronicling the resilience of the people who fight every day to make Chicago a better place for all.

Mike Stephen learns how the Chicago Housing Authority allows for nefarious deeds on some of its vacant properties from Block Club Chicago investigative editor and reporter Mick Dumke, celebrates 90 years of Andersonville's Simon's Tavern, and chats with local musician Brett Ratner about his new instrumental rock.

This week, we are joined by owner Chef Rich Wang and manager X Wang, of Andersonville's newest restaurant, Minyoli, opening at 5420 N Clark Street. Mínyólǐ (meen yo lee), inspired by Chef Rich's Taipei childhood, embodies the essence of traditional Taiwanese juàncūn (jyuwen tswin) cuisine. Originating from villages built for military dependents, these communities fostered a rich fusion of Chinese flavors. Despite urban renewal erasing these cultural hubs, Mínyólǐ aims to preserve their legacy. From robust Sichuan spices to delicate Shanghai braising, their noodle shop in Chicago offers a taste of Taiwan's diverse culinary heritage, honoring the spirit of juàncūn culture. The episode is available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Podbean, anywhere you get your podcasts!

This week, we are joined by Silas Leslie. Silas (they/them) serves as Hire Trans Now Coordinator, Trainer, and Data Analyst at Chicago Therapy Collective. Silas provides free training & education built around actionable & accessible best practices to small businesses (many of which are in Andersonville). As a biracial, queer, trans, and neurodivergent person, Silas is deeply committed to an intersectional approach to diversity. Having called the Andersonville area home for a decade, Silas is dedicated to helping Andersonville be accessible, diverse, and thriving. Chicago Therapy Collective (CTC) champions city-wide accountability, tackling LGBTQ2SIA+ health disparities through education, therapy, advocacy, and the arts. Our mission, rooted in therapy's intimate awareness, addresses systemic injustices impacting LGBTQ2SIA+, especially QTBIPOC. CTC's flagship program, Hire Trans Now, fights employment discrimination by equipping Chicago businesses with resources to dismantle anti-trans biases. Through relationship-building and accountability measures, they foster welcoming, equitable spaces for trans and non-binary individuals. Join us in advancing collective health and well-being. The episode is available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Podbean, anywhere you get your podcasts!

On this edition of The Arts Section, host Gary Zidek talks to one of the chairs of the National Hellenic Museum's popular Trial series, which explores a contemporary issue by looking at the past. The Dueling Critics, Kerry Reid and Jonathan Abarbanel, join Gary to review Court Theater's latest. Later in the show, Gary takes you inside Chicago's newest performing arts venue, a loft in the Andersonville neighborhood. And we'll hear about the history of one Chicago's oldest performing arts venues.

Adam Rust is the co-owner of Andersonville oddities shop Woolly Mammoth. Located at 1513 W. Foster Ave. since 2010, Woolly Mammoth has showcased the macabre and mystifying rarities from Chicago and beyond. Owned and operated by couple Adam and Skye Rust, Woolly Mammoth has grown into a staggering collection of oddities attracting locals and tourists alike. Featuring everything from human hair and bones to funerary and medical tools to taxidermied raccoons, stepping into Woolly Mammoth is like stepping into an alternate universe. This is what his Chicago sounds like. This segment of “This Is What Chicago Sounds Like” was produced by Ari Mejia. Keep up with Woolly Mammoth by following them on Instagram at @woollymammothchicago.

This week, we are joined by Eddy Ocampo. Founder and Owner of Skin Care For Gents and of the upcoming new addition to Andersonville, Apothecary EO. Eddy, an Andersonville native and seasoned dancer turned skincare expert, brings over a decade of experience in the beauty industry. As a licensed esthetician and laser technician, he has worked with top skincare brands like Image Skincare and PCA Skincare. Eddy's dedication to men's skincare led him to create a website catering to the everyday person's esthetic needs. His mission? Revolutionizing men's skincare, making it accessible and mainstream. Skin Care For Gents was born in 2015 as a blog initially serving friends and clients but soon evolved into a global men's skincare resource. This journey led to the opening of Skin Care For Gents spa in Andersonville, in 2018, followed by a storefront in 2019. Along with celebrating six years of success in 2024, Skin Care For Gents is expanding with Apothecary EO, a clean beauty and skincare destination featuring a full-service spa and onsite florist, promoting health and environmental consciousness. The episode is available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Podbean, anywhere you get your podcasts!

Bramble Theatre Company is thrilled to open the Bramble Arts Loft, a brand new peformance space in Chicago's Andersonville neighborhood. Learn more at brambletheatre.org.Connect with host Melissa Schmitz***Sign up for the 101 Stage Adaptations Newsletter***101 Stage AdaptationsFollow the Podcast on Facebook & InstagramRead Melissa's plays on New Play ExchangeConnect with Melissa on LinkedInWays to support the show:- Buy Me a Coffee- Tell us your thoughts in our Listener Survey!- Give a 5-Star rating- Write a glowing review on Apple Podcasts - Send this episode to a friend- Share on social media (Tag us so we can thank you!)Creators: Host your podcast through Buzzsprout using my affiliate link & get a $20 credit on your paid account. Let your fans directly support you via Buy Me a Coffee (affiliate link).

On April 27th, 1865, the steamboat Sultana, carrying over 2000 passengers, including over 1900 recently released Union soldiers, many of them weak and haggard from imprisonment at Andersonville and other camps, blew three boilers and caught fire, causing those aboard to die instantly or jump overboard. Also aboard were paid passengers, confederate soldiers, and a team of Christian nurses tending to the weakest and sickest prisoners. Less than half of the passengers survived. Corruption, mismanagement, greed, and very likely sabotage were responsible for this tragic incident. This is the story, with eyewitness accounts. APPLE .USERS New! 1001 True Stories with Brian Tremblay https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1001-true-stories-with-brian-tremblay/id1726451725 Catch 1001 Stories From The Old West- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1001-stories-from-the-old-west/id1613213865 Catch 1001's Best of Jack London- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1001-best-of-jack-london/id1656939169 Catch 1001 Radio Crime Solvers- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1001-radio-crime-solvers/id1657397371 Catch 1001 Heroes, Legends, Histories & Mysteries on Apple https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1001-heroes-legends-histories-mysteries-podcast/id956154836?mt=2  Catch 1001 Classic Short Stories at Apple Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1001-classic-short-stories-tales/id1078098622 Catch 1001 Stories for the Road at Apple Podcast now:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1001-stories-for-the-road/id1227478901 Enjoy 1001 Greatest Love + Life Stories on Apple Devices here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1001-greatest-love-stories/id1485751552 Catch 1001 RADIO DAYS now at Apple iTunes!  https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/1001-radio-days/id1405045413?mt=2 Enjoy 1001 Sherlock Holmes Stories and The Best of Arthur Conan Doyle https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1001-sherlock-holmes-stories-best-sir-arthur-conan/id1534427618 1001 History's Best Storytellers at Apple Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1001-historys-best-storytellers/id1483649026 1001 Ghost , Chiller & Lovecraft https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1001-ghost-chiller-lovecraft-stories/id1516332327 8043 ANDROID USERS- 1001 True Stories with Brian Tremblay https://open.spotify.com/episode/1EOZTL42pg0szYdYV7mwMC?si=SCPAOiSgQiyo0ZSO_OFDyw&nd=1&dlsi=012b3f28347743d5 1001 Stories For the Road at Spotify= https://open.spotify.com/show/6FhlsxYFTGNPiSMYxM9O9K 1001's Best of Jack London at Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/2HzkpdKeWJgUU9rbx3NqgF 1001 Stories From The Old West at Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/0c2fc0cGwJBcPfyC8NWNTw 1001 Radio Crime Solvers at Spotify-(Sun & Wed) https://open.spotify.com/show/0UAUS12lnS2063PWK9CZ37 1001 Radio Days (Now Sun & Wed) at Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/5jyc4nVoe00xoOxrhyAa8H 1001 Classic Short Stories & Tales at Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/6rzDb5uFdOhfw5X6P5lkWn 1001 Heroes, Legends, Histories & Mysteries at Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/6rO7HELtRcGfV48UeP8aFQ 1001 Sherlock Holmes Stories & The Best of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle at Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/4dIgYvBwZVTN5ewF0JPaTK 1001 History's Best Storytellers https://open.spotify.com/show/3QyZ1u4f9OLb9O32KX6Ghr 1001 Ghost , Chiller & Lovecraft https://open.spotify.com/show/5P4hV28LgpG89dRNMfSDKJ 1991 Greatest Love & Life Stories https://open.spotify.com/show/5sUUFDVTatnGt7FiNQvSHe Get all of our shows at one website: https://.1001storiespodcast.com My email works as well for comments: 1001storiespodcast@gmail.com SUPPORT OUR SHOW BY BECOMING A PATRON! https://.patreon.com/1001storiesnetwork. Its time I started asking for support! Thank you. Its a few dollars a month OR a one time. (Any amount is appreciated). YOUR REVIEWS ARE NEEDED AND APPRECIATED! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Taste of Lebanon fits the description of many generationally-loved Chicago staples: Good prices, better food, small menu and nothing fancy. Manned by Ali Faraj, Taste of Lebanon is a no-frills, family-owned restaurant in Chicago's Andersonville neighborhood, serving up shawarma and falafel to hungry neighbors for decades. Taste of Lebanon was opened by Faraj's father in 1996, after trying his hand at numerous business ventures. Since then, the eatery has consistently served Lebanese street food out of a small-menu, fast-paced kitchen on West Foster Avenue. This is what his Chicago sounds like. This segment of “This Is What Chicago Sounds Like” was edited and produced by Ari Mejia.

Chicago saw a wave of feminist bookstores opening in the 1970s, but how many are still open today? Women and Children First in Andersonville has stood the test of time for 45 years and find their work more relevant today than ever. Reset checks in with Linda Bubon, one of the store's co-founders, and its current co-owners, Sarah Hollenbeck and Lynn Mooney, on the throughline to the bookstore's success.

There ain't but two kinda of people in this world: those who listen to us and those who dig. Congrats - by downloading this podcast you've saved yourself from manual labour when we get our own gold. Until then, we ask Our Question: "Is This Movie a War Movie or Is This Not a War Movie?!" The Civil War rages around them, but do Blondie and Tuco help with the war effort? Why is Angel Eyes a sergeant in the Union Army? Did the Union have its own Andersonville? Are bridges worth anything? Jason and Brendan set out to the open range to find out!   Next week: All Quiet take 2. Questions? Comments? Suggestions? You can always shoot us an e-mail at forscreenandcountry@gmail.com   Full List: https://www.pastemagazine.com/movies/war-movies/the-100-greatest-war-movies-of-all-time Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/forscreenandcountry Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/fsacpod Our logo was designed by the wonderful Mariah Lirette (https://instagram.com/its.mariah.xo) The Good, the Bad and the Ugly stars Clint Eastwood, Eli Wallach and Lee Van Cleef; directed by Sergio Leone. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 155 talks Rio Hill, Andersonville, Ulysses S. Grant taking charge, and half freight on shipments for the Confederacy. https://cwweeklypod.wixsite.com/my-site *Mobile capability through the app Spaces by Wix. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/CWweeklypod Venmo: @Timothy-Patrick-48 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/civil-war-weekly/support

Today we talk about the top 5 hated US military movie characters, Intuitive Machines' Odysseus historic moon landing, the Marine Corps passes its audit, a Drill Sergeant shoots first perfect score at Army marksman course, a Sailor becomes Navy's first Robotics Warfare Specialist, and the first prisoners are taken to Andersonville prison camp in 1864.

There are some iconic beer bars in America, and on the Mt. Rushmore is Hopleaf, the venerable Chicago institution. Michael Roper, its long-time publican, who recently announced his retirement is on this episode. Late last year  Roper, who founded the Hopleaf in Chicago in 1992 announced that he'd be retiring from the bar. He'll stay involved in various ways, as you'll hear shortly, but the day to day is now the responsibility of others. His retirement came on the occasion of his 70th birthday, we recorded this a week after. It's hard to overstate the importance of the Hopleaf in terms of beer bars in America.  Located in the city's Andersonville neighborhood it has been the place for a well curated and uncompromising beer list and an equally thoughtful food menu. Roper will walk us through the history of the bar and thoughts for the future of hospitality, and along the way gives us a reason to strive for better bar experiences. For more Drink Beer, Think Beer check out All About Beer.This Episode is Sponsored By:The Best of Craft Beer AwardsAttention brewers: registration is now open for the 2024 Best of Craft Beer Awards. Now in its 10th year, this is a BJCP sanctioned event judged by fellow brewers, professional judges, and industry leaders. Judged in Oregon, it's the third largest professional brewing competition in North America and is a chance to have your hard work evaluated and rewarded. In addition to traditional styles, new this year is the smoothie sour style category, and the collaboration competition. Learn more and register your beers through January 31, 2024 by visiting www.BestofCraftBeerAwards.com/registerHost: John HollGuest: Michael RoperSponsors: Best of Craft Beer Awards, All About BeerTags: Beer, Bars, History, Chicago, Hospitality

Today we'll be getting into the filth, and the grime, and the grub in the tub, to talk about the aptly nicknamed Demon of Andersonville. Henry Wirz started out life as a simple Swiss businessman who liked getting paid just a little too much. Then he got busted for not being very good at it and had to leave. Once in America he found his true calling and really threw himself into his work. And boy did he make a name for himself here. Enjoy!

In the mid 1860s, Andersonville became one of the most feared places in America.This sleepy corner of Georgia gained notoriety in the later stages of the US Civil War when the Confederacy opened a prison camp there. Nearly one third of all prisoners who entered Andersonville never left. Among their number were hundreds of Irish men. This podcast tells their stories.I am joined by historian Damian Shiels who runs the Andersonville Irish project. An expert on Irish involvement in the US Civil War, Damian explains what Andersonville was and why conditions were so bad. He also shares his latest research including stories of prisoners who had fled the Great Hunger at home.You can find out more about the Andersonville Irish at https://irishamericancivilwar.com/andersonville-irish/Listen to my 2018 episode with Damian where we discuss broader Irish involvement in the US Civil War. https://play.acast.com/s/irishhistory/the-us-civil-war-and-the-great-famineSupport the show and get exclusive content today!Acast+ https://plus.acast.com/s/irishhistoryPatreonb https://www.patreon.com/irishpodcast Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/irishhistory. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

** It's the Radiotopia fundraiser! Support the show using this link and you'll get a 20% discount to our new merch store! https://on.prx.org/46XCf1R ** It's November 9th. This day in 1865, Confederate commander Henry Wirz is executed for war crimes — the only Confederate commanding officer to face such justice. Jody, Niki, and Kellie discuss the Andersonville prison camp that Wirz oversaw, and why his particular crimes were seen as out of bounds during the brutal aftermath of the Civil War. Sign up for our newsletter! We'll be sending out links to all the stuff we recommended later this week. Find out more at thisdaypod.com This Day In Esoteric Political History is a proud member of Radiotopia from PRX. Your support helps foster independent, artist-owned podcasts and award-winning stories. If you want to support the show directly, you can do so on our website: ThisDayPod.com Get in touch if you have any ideas for future topics, or just want to say hello. Our website is thisdaypod.com Follow us on social @thisdaypod Our team: Jacob Feldman, Researcher/Producer; Brittani Brown, Producer; Khawla Nakua, Transcripts; music by Teen Daze and Blue Dot Sessions; Audrey Mardavich is our Executive Producer at Radiotopia

This week I am joined by photographer and Andersonville resident Kathleen Hinkel. Since 2005, Kathleen has been using her photography to capture stories of community and the experiences that connect us to each other with a particular focus on local Chicago communities and the global community of LGBTQ+ persons. Kathleen is a multiple Peter Lisagor award winning photographer for her work programming queer spaces and LGBTQ+ joy in Chicago as well as for her project “How Live Music Works During COVID”. She's currently a finalist for a Chicago Journalists association award for her Chicago reader story covering the final day at Dave's Records. She lives in Andersonville with her wife Amanda and their 14 wonderful house plants.

On this episode of Our American Stories, Boston's Fort Warren housed Confederate POWs during the Civil War, but it was no Andersonville. Only 13 Confederate prisoners out of the more than 2,000 rebels who were imprisoned within its walls died during the Civil War. That was thanks in large part to the fort's commander, Justin Dimick. Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

AC is a 56-year-old man brought to the emergency room by ambulance for a trauma evaluation after a bicycle crash.Sensible Medicine is a reader-supported publication. If you appreciate our work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.I've tried to stay away from the reflections that end up being part of the “doctor-as-patient” genre.[i] Books, TV shows, and movies are filled with these stories.[ii] A doctor gets sick or injured, spends time as a patient, and then authors a piece with a predictable message:•      The experience made me more empathic and a better doctor.•      I learned something about life.•      I discovered new insights about healthcare while I was in the bed rather than next to it.•      What I learned while I was a patient will help you when you inevitably become one.But I write one of these reflections every other week and I need to satisfy my brother-in-law who texted the day after I got home from the hospital, “Well, it should give you plenty of future Sensible Medicine content…”First, because it's kind of a good one, the story of the crash itself.On the Sunday of Memorial Day Weekend my wife, daughter, and I went for a bike ride on the Chicago Lakefront path. We biked from Hyde Park on the Southside to Andersonville on the north. Our destination was a great coffee shop for coffee and Mexican chocolate cookies. After a good rest, we headed south with the wind definitively at our back. With about five miles to go, we decided we would sprint the rest of the way. My daughter got out ahead of me and, as we approached the end of our ride, I remember thinking, “these damn kids, you teach them to ride a bicycle, and then they turn 18 and you can't keep up with them.”            I'm going as fast as I can on my one speed, with about 200 feet left to go. As I ride through a congested area,[iii] another rider cuts across the path. I don't think I hit him but my breaking and swerving sent me airborne. I opened my eyes lying in the grass, staring up at the sky, four strangers looking down at me. I did my own primary survey, recognizing that my left clavicle was broken, my spleen was fine, a few ribs were broken, but, thankfully, my head and neck seemed OK.            The 24 hours in the hospital were blessedly uneventful. I learned that I had broken my clavicle, six ribs, and my scapula. I had an occult pneumothorax (not previously part of my lexicon) and subcutaneous emphysema. I was discharged after 24 hours on the trauma cocktail of acetaminophen, lidocaine patches, gabapentin, and (as needed) oxycodone.Although you should never take credit for your own health, I have a hard time not taking credit for my health.            Given the eight fractures, I was in remarkably little pain. The clavicle was painful, debilitating, and unstable, but if I remained in a sling, I was OK. The reason for this: luck. I frequently remark on how people take a lot of the credit for their good health – credit they don't deserve. Just as often, people are blamed for their poor health – blame that they rarely deserve. But with people telling me that I was doing well because I exercise regularly, that my rib fractures caused only mild pain because of my core strength, or because Capricorns have a high pain tolerance, I was prone to believe that it reflected well on me that I was not suffering more.I'm not that important.As a primary care physician, I sometimes think my patients would be lost without me. They call me daily to ask about symptoms. They message me on MyChart to ask about the results of tests ordered by other physicians. I get asked to help with issues that can't remotely be considered medical in nature. What would happen to these people if I were just to disappear for two or three weeks? The answer: nothing. Everybody did just fine. I came back to a smattering of messages that went something like this:Nurse: “Your doctor will be out for a couple of weeks. Do you want me to forward your message to the doctor covering or can it wait for his return?”Patient: “It can definitely wait.” Or, “Never mind, it's not that important.”Providing equitable care is hard.Ten days after the crash, and three days before a week of previously scheduled vacation, I was feeling well enough to return for a couple of abbreviated clinic sessions. I asked the nurse I work with to fill the 4 or so hours I'd be in clinic with people whose appointments had been canceled and seemed like they needed to be seen. Every one of the openings was filled with entitled, very connected people. I have written about all the forces that work against people having truly equitable access, so it is a topic certainly on my mind, but these schedules presented the stark reality of the problem.Time as a patient can lessen your empathy.            Most of the doctor-as-patient genre deals with an experience that increases the doctor's empathy (see footnotes 1 and 2). I have spent a career doing my best to be empathic to people with rib fractures. “They hurt so much.” “You can't rest the ribs because you need to breath.” “They take so long to heal.” “Whatever you do, try not to sneeze.” For whatever reason, my rib fractures weren't that bad. I only sneezed twice. Will I be less empathic in the future?When a patient knows that the doctor seeing him or her is unwell, the tenor of the visit changes.            For the first couple weeks that I was back in clinic, I wore a sling. As I have always told people, “A sling will help your pain, allow you to heal, and will signal to others to be a little more careful around you.” What I didn't expect was how obviously the sling's presence changed my interactions with people I've been seeing for years. Some people seemed more relaxed, freed from their patient role, and happy to express their care for, and concern about, me. Other people were uncomfortable. I imagined them thinking, “Wait, you're supposed to be the healthy person.” Some people managed to appear completely unaware. I am not sure if this meant they were unobservant or just respectful of my privacy (and extraordinary actors). Fellow cyclists were morbidly interested and could not help but tell me about their accidents and have me (re)examine their healed clavicle fractures.Even an illness can make you feel lucky.            Repeatedly since the crash, I have thought about how ridiculously lucky I was. My helmet had barely a scratch.[iv] My neck was not even sore. My teeth were fine. Even some of my chronic low back pain improved with the weeks of enforced rest. As I sat at my daughter's high school graduation I teared up. Yes, this was because my youngest was graduating from high school[v] but the tears were also because I thought of how close I'd come to missing this.Personal experience can trump clinical experience.            I never thought gabapentin did much. Sure I have some patients whose neuropathic pain truly responded to this drug. I have also had a couple of inpatients whose cannabis hyperemesis seems to have responded terrifically, but mostly I think it is a drug that doctors prescribe when we don't have much to offer. I have probably deprescribed pounds of it in my career. On post-crash day 2, I said to my wife, “I can't believe I am taking gabapentin. I am stopping this.” I weaned myself from 300 mg three times a day to none in 3 days. The following day, our conversation went something like this:Me: “I don't know why I am in so much more pain today?”Her: “Could it be that it is because you stopped the gabapentin?”Me: “Come on, no way.”Her: “Why don't you try getting back on it for a couple of days.”Yes, I was better the next day. Placebo, maybe; N of one, sure. But I do expect to look at this drug a little differently going forward.One good story.The story that I will probably tell for years concerned the opiates I was given in the emergency room. After being triaged, I was left waiting in an ER room alone. After 30 minutes (exactly 30 minutes, I had nothing to do but watch the clock) lying in pain, I called the nurse. I told her, “I'm clearly stable, I'm sure the doctors have sicker people to see, but I really would appreciate something for pain. I first received a dose of IV morphine, then two doses of IV fentanyl, then a dose of IV hydromorphone. My inappropriate, opiate, trauma humor? I thought I might write a TripAdvisor rating of the drugs.I couldn't hold back from the doctor-as-patient narrative.I'm not sure anything I learned will make me a better doctor.Photo by Viktor Bystrov on Unsplash[i] I have gone there a couple of times with Friday Reflection 6: Abrogating our Responsibility to Use Placebos and Friday Reflection 13: Empathy Earned and Learned.[ii] I gave a talk on this genre once and this is the list I came up with:•      Books•      A Taste of My Own Medicine (Rosenbaum)•      When Breath Becomes Air (Kalanithi)•      In Shock (Awdish)•      Being Mortal (Gawande)•      Diary of our Fatal Illness (Bardes)•      In Sickness: A Memoir (Rollins)•      And Finally (Marsh)•      Movies•      The Doctor (1991)•      TV•      House: Three Stories•      Euphoria•      Essays•      Doctors, Revolt! (Rich Joseph, NYT)•      How to Give Bad News (Marjorie Rosenthal, NYT)•      On Breaking One's Neck (Arnold Relman, NY Review)•      Resident Report (Brooke Gabster, JAMA)[iii] FTITK, the west side of Promontory Point. Yes, I should have slowed down.[iv] But, I bought a new helmet because that is what you're supposed to do after a crash.[v] As every parent has said, “how the hell did that happen?” This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.sensible-med.com/subscribe