In this Little Local minisode, Nat teaches us about the man behind the recent renaming of Chicago's Lake Shore Drive: Jean Baptiste Point DuSable -- founder of Chicago.

Little Locals is a series of bonus minisodes where the hosts of Shared History research the history behind the names and faces of local streets, parks, buildings, statues, etc.

If there's a street or park that you drive by every day and wonder "I wonder who/what the heck that's named after" submit it to [email protected] and maybe we'll do a Little Local minisode on it!

Originally aired January 27, 2022 on the Broadsheet Radio Patreon

In this Little Local minisode, Cass understands the assignment and tells us the story behind Ioway Creek's renaming and the Ioway people for whom her favorite state is named.

Little Locals is a series of bonus minisodes where the hosts of Shared History research the history behind the names and faces of local streets, parks, buildings, statues, etc.

If there's a street or park that you drive by every day and wonder "I wonder who/what the heck that's named after" submit it to [email protected] and maybe we'll do a Little Local minisode on it!

Originally aired December 23, 2021 on the Broadsheet Radio Patreon

In this Little Local minisode, Nat digs into some wild towns in Lancaster County, PA, such as: Noodle Doosie, Intercourse and Lititz. 

Little Locals is a series of bonus minisodes where the hosts of Shared History research the history behind the names and faces of local streets, parks, buildings, statues, etc.

If there's a street or park that you drive by every day and wonder "I wonder who/what the heck that's named after" submit it to [email protected] and maybe we'll do a Little Local minisode on it!

Originally aired May 5, 2021 on Arcade Audio's patreon

In this Little Locals minisode, we explore the immigrant, lady boss, restauranteur behind Alice's Road in Waukee, IA: Alice Nizzi.

Welcome to “Little Locals” — A series of bonus minisodes where Cass & Nat research the history behind the names and faces of local streets, parks, buildings, statues, etc.

Today's topic was suggested by a listener like you! If there's a street or park that you drive by every day and wonder "I wonder who/what the heck that's named after" submit it to [email protected]

Episode originally aired March 18, 2021 on Arcade Audio patreon

In this Little Local minisode, we explore the Irish history behind the Irish American Heritage Center's Fifth Province Pub.

Little Locals is a series of bonus minisodes where the hosts of Shared History research the history behind the names and faces of local streets, parks, buildings, statues, etc. If there's a street or park that you drive by every day and wonder "I wonder who/what the heck that's named after" submit it to [email protected] and maybe we'll do a Little Local minisode on it!

Originally aired Dec 17, 2020 on Arcade Audio Patreon

In this Little Local minisode, Cass tells us about historic Valley Junction and how West Des Moines came to be. Little Locals is a series of bonus minisodes where the hosts of Shared History research the history behind the names and faces of local streets, parks, buildings, statues, etc. If there's a street or park that you drive by every day and wonder "I wonder who/what the heck that's named after" submit it to [email protected] and maybe we'll do a Little Local minisode on it!

Originally aired Nov 19, 2020 on Arcade Audio's Patreon

In this Little Local minisode, we explore the man behind Gompers Park and Gompers Lagoon in Chicago, IL. Little Locals is a series of bonus minisodes where the hosts of Shared History research the history behind the names and faces of local streets, parks, buildings, statues, etc. If there's a street or park that you drive by every day and wonder "I wonder who/what the heck that's named after" submit it to [email protected] and maybe we'll do a Little Local minisode on it!

This bonus episode originally aired Oct 29, 2020 on Arcade Audio's Patreon

In this Little Local minisode, Cass tours the Bridges of Madison County and stumbles upon a...castle? In the middle of Iowa? Join us for a minisode where the hosts of Shared History research the history behind the names of local streets and landmarks. And, if there's a street or park that you drive by every day and wonder "I wonder who/what the heck that's named after" submit it to [email protected] and maybe we'll cover it on a future Little Locals minisode.

This episode originally aired Sept 24, 2020 on Arcade Audio's patreon page.

Welcome to "Little Locals" - In these bonus minisodes, the hosts of Shared History research the history behind the names and faces of local streets, parks, buildings, statues, etc. In this Little Local ep, we explore the man behind Ingersoll Avenue in Cass' hometown of Des Moines, IA.

If there's a street or park that you drive by every day and wonder "I wonder who/what the heck that's named after" submit it to [email protected] and maybe we'll do a Little Local minisode on it!

This bonus episode was first published July 30, 2020 on Arcade Audio's Patreon page

CREDITS:

Original Theme: Garreth Spinn

Little Locals Art: The Banditry Co.

About this podcast:

Shared History, is a comedy podcast and history podcast in one. Hosted by Chicago comedians, each episode focuses on obscure, overlooked and underrepresented historical events and people.

In this Little Local minisode, we ask "Who the heck deserved a whole square named after them?" and explore the man behind Logan Square in Chicago, IL...among other landmarks.

Little Locals is a series of bonus minisodes where the hosts of Shared History research the history behind the names and faces of local streets, parks, buildings, statues, etc. If there's a street or park that you drive by every day and wonder "I wonder who/what the heck that's named after" submit it to [email protected] and maybe we'll do a Little Local minisode on it!

This bonus episode originally published Aug 27, 2020 on Arcade Audio's patreon