Backstory with Larry Potash

Oct 27 2024 104 ep. 9 mins 86
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Explore the BACKSTORY behind some of the most intriguing tales in history, culture, religion and science from Chicago and beyond. 

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The Woman Who Legally Kidnapped Over 5,000 Children

Oct 27 2024 6 mins  
A woman creates a black market for children without breaking the law.

The World’s First Super Spy

Oct 27 2024 6 mins  
A man digs for the truth behind a distant relative who turned out to be the first super spy in the world.

How Iconic Chicago Sports Statues Came to Life

Oct 27 2024 7 mins  
A look at how the creation of the Michael Jordan statue in Chicago led to other sports related statues.

Billy Caldwell: A new look at a Chicago pioneer’s legacy

Oct 20 2024 8 mins  
A look at Billy Caldwell and his efforts in the Chicago area

The Backstory of the Guitar

Oct 20 2024 12 mins  
A look at the creation and legacy of the guitar.

The Origin & Legacy of Sherlock Holmes

Oct 13 2024 9 mins  
A look at how the fictional character Sherlock Holmes altered how real crimes are solved.

The Rise of the Tattoo

Oct 13 2024 9 mins  
A look at why people get tattoos and sometimes get them removed.

The Rise, Fall, and Reinvention of the American Mall

Oct 06 2024 9 mins  
A look at the history of shopping malls, and how their future could resemble their past.

The Powerful Allure of Nostalgia

Oct 06 2024 9 mins  
A look at what looking back in time gives us in the present.

Scots in America

Apr 22 2024 8 mins  
A look at the influence of Scottish people in America