Explore the BACKSTORY behind some of the most intriguing tales in history, culture, religion and science from Chicago and beyond.
Backstory with Larry Potash
104 episodes • 0 archived •
E104
The Woman Who Legally Kidnapped Over 5,000 ChildrenE104·
Oct 28, 2024
Oct 28, 2024
6 mins
E103
The World’s First Super SpyE103·
Oct 28, 2024
Oct 28, 2024
6 mins
E102
How Iconic Chicago Sports Statues Came to LifeE102·
Oct 28, 2024
Oct 28, 2024
7 mins
E101
Billy Caldwell: A new look at a Chicago pioneer’s legacyE101·
Oct 21, 2024
Oct 21, 2024
8 mins
E100
The Backstory of the GuitarE100·
Oct 21, 2024
Oct 21, 2024
12 mins
E99
The Origin & Legacy of Sherlock HolmesE99·
Oct 14, 2024
Oct 14, 2024
9 mins
E98
The Rise of the TattooE98·
Oct 14, 2024
Oct 14, 2024
9 mins
E97
The Rise, Fall, and Reinvention of the American MallE97·
Oct 7, 2024
Oct 7, 2024
9 mins
E96
The Powerful Allure of NostalgiaE96·
Oct 7, 2024
Oct 7, 2024
9 mins
E95
Scots in AmericaE95·
Apr 22, 2024
Apr 22, 2024
8 mins