44 - Adam Selzer

Meet Adam Selzer, ghost tour guide and, in his spare time, author, podcaster and honorary Scooby Doo gang member. In the episode, Adam talks about his work investigating Chicago's dearly departed, shares an 1893 World's Fair gem that most people don't know about and brings back a Listen Up favorite.

For more information about Adam and his many projects, books, podcasts and the like, visit www.adamselzer.com

Interesting fact: the photo we took with Adam disappeared. Coincidence or angry spirit? Clearly the latter.

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32 - Jane Addams Hull House

Meet Rachel Shrock, Exhibition Assistant and Museum Educator, of the Jane Addams Hull-House. In this episode, Rachel gets us up to speed on some Chicago history, shares the phenomenal impact of the Hull-House both then and now, scolds drivers for some selfish (and dangerous) driving and tips us off to the Logan Theater Oscar movie viewings.

For more information about the Hull House visit www.hullhousemuseum.org

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26 - Chicago Elevated

Meet Margaret Hicks, owner of Chicago Elevated, a Chicago walking tour company . In this episode, Margaret talks about her unique tours (including the Disaster! tour voted best new city tour of 2012 by Chicago magazine), shares some fun facts and stories about the city, divulges the delights of Little Vietnam, and rips on the city's outdated talk radio lineup.

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