77 Flavors of Chicago
Sara Faddah & Dario Durham
Show overview
77 Flavors of Chicago has been publishing since 2021, and across the 5 years since has built a catalogue of 279 episodes. That works out to roughly 210 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a weekly cadence, with the show now in its 16th season.
Episodes typically run thirty-five to sixty minutes — most land between 33 min and 56 min — though episode length varies meaningfully from one episode to the next. The publisher flags most episodes as explicit, so expect adult themes or strong language throughout. It is catalogued as a EN-language Society & Culture show.
There hasn’t been a new episode in the last ninety days; the most recent episode landed 5 months ago. The busiest year was 2024, with 90 episodes published. Published by Sara Faddah & Dario Durham.
From the publisher
We've visited all 77 of Chicago's historic community areas and taught you the history and tasted amazing food along the way! Join us, Sara Faddah and Dario Durham, as we continue to tell Chicago's tasteful history. New episodes every Monday. Support this podcast: https://77flavorschi.buzzsprout.com
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S16 Ep 339The Plan of Chicago Pt. 1: Parks, Power, and the People Who Drew It
The Burnham Plan of Chicago stands as a clear example of an era when wealthy power players used their influence to shape the city, believing, at least in part, that their vision would serve the public good. Were they always right? Not necessarily. But given the choice, I’ll take an ambitious parks system over another phallic rocket launched into space any day.Read the show notes here! Send us Fan MailSupport the showAlso, catch Dario on the new season of Netflix's "High On the Hog" here!!If you have anything you'd like us to talk about on the podcast, food or history, please email us at [email protected] US ON YOUTUBE HERE!Visit our *NEW* website https://www.77flavors.orgFollow us on IG:77 Flavors of Chicago @77flavorschiDario dariodurhamphotoSara @sarafaddah
S15 Ep 338The Women Who Made Chicago Listen
EThe roar of Chicago in the late 19th and early 20th centuries was not just the sound of industry and stockyards; it was the rising collective voice of women demanding influence, education, and reform. Far from the halls of government, these voices were first amplified within the elegant, often unassuming walls of women's clubs, institutions that were simultaneously havens for self-improvement and clandestine engines of social change. The history of Chicago's development is incomplete without tracing the impact of these organizations. They provided the intellectual and organizational springboard for women to step out of the domestic sphere and into the civic arena. Show Notes HereSend us Fan MailSupport the showAlso, catch Dario on the new season of Netflix's "High On the Hog" here!!If you have anything you'd like us to talk about on the podcast, food or history, please email us at [email protected] US ON YOUTUBE HERE!Visit our *NEW* website https://www.77flavors.orgFollow us on IG:77 Flavors of Chicago @77flavorschiDario dariodurhamphotoSara @sarafaddah
S15 Ep 337The Monument Gap: Women in Chicago and Across America
How many statues of women exist in the city of Chicago; people have asked this question every year in March for the last decade at least! What I found most surprising is that we’re still getting the same answer. Why are there only a handful of monuments?Show Notes HereSend us Fan MailSupport the showAlso, catch Dario on the new season of Netflix's "High On the Hog" here!!If you have anything you'd like us to talk about on the podcast, food or history, please email us at [email protected] US ON YOUTUBE HERE!Visit our *NEW* website https://www.77flavors.orgFollow us on IG:77 Flavors of Chicago @77flavorschiDario dariodurhamphotoSara @sarafaddah
S15 Ep 336The Woman Who Broke the Trading Floor: Carol "Mickey" Norton
Dive into the life of a woman that was the first of many things here in Chicago. Carol 'Mickey' Norton tells stories from her time as the first woman on the floor of the International Monetary Market, her ownership in Chicago sports and more!Show Notes HereSend us Fan MailSupport the showAlso, catch Dario on the new season of Netflix's "High On the Hog" here!!If you have anything you'd like us to talk about on the podcast, food or history, please email us at [email protected] US ON YOUTUBE HERE!Visit our *NEW* website https://www.77flavors.orgFollow us on IG:77 Flavors of Chicago @77flavorschiDario dariodurhamphotoSara @sarafaddah
S15 Ep 335Chicago Is a Her (and She’s 189)
EThis week is one of our favorites. Chicago turns 189, it’s Women’s History Month, and you can finally feel that little hint of spring in the air. There was no way we were skipping a celebration of Chicago’s birthday — so we did what we love most: dove!Show Notes HereSend us Fan MailSupport the showAlso, catch Dario on the new season of Netflix's "High On the Hog" here!!If you have anything you'd like us to talk about on the podcast, food or history, please email us at [email protected] US ON YOUTUBE HERE!Visit our *NEW* website https://www.77flavors.orgFollow us on IG:77 Flavors of Chicago @77flavorschiDario dariodurhamphotoSara @sarafaddah
S15 Ep 334Not Just a Month: The Case for Cultural History
EIt’s easy to roll your eyes at a heritage month.To assume it’s corporate. Performative. Political. A logo swap and a themed menu and then back to business as usual.But when you step back and really look at the data — at tourism dollars, small business revenue, museum attendance, school engagement, public programming — you start to see something deeper. Heritage months aren’t just symbolic. They move cities. They fund institutions. They spotlight artists, historians, chefs, and community leaders who might otherwise be overlooked.And more importantly? They create space.Space for stories that were erased.Space for traditions that survived anyway.Space for communities to see themselves reflected in the place they call home.In a city like Chicago — layered, immigrant-built, migration-shaped, neighborhood-defined — heritage months are not side notes. They’re essential chapters. They help us understand who built what, who cooked what, who organized, who resisted, who preserved.This episode explores why these months matter beyond the headlines. We dig into the numbers. The impact. The intention. And we ask a bigger question: What would it look like if we carried this same energy all year long?Sources:https://www.cps.edu/strategic-initiatives/black-student-success/https://consortium.uchicago.edu/news-item/Chicago-Public-Schools-and-segregation#:~:text=The%20City%20of%20Chicago%20and%20its%20Board,and%20White%20students%20to%20attend%20separate%20schools.https://statisticalatlas.com/place/Illinois/Chicago/Educational-AttainmentSend us Fan MailSupport the showAlso, catch Dario on the new season of Netflix's "High On the Hog" here!!If you have anything you'd like us to talk about on the podcast, food or history, please email us at [email protected] US ON YOUTUBE HERE!Visit our *NEW* website https://www.77flavors.orgFollow us on IG:77 Flavors of Chicago @77flavorschiDario dariodurhamphotoSara @sarafaddah
S15 Ep 333Where We Were Welcome: Chicago Through the Green Book
EWe often spend days looking for one single thread that helps us unravel a story. It often takes even longer when the story is set on the South Side of Chicago. We look for publications, ads, cookbooks, letters, and anything else that would have documented that time period for even a glimpse into what life would be like. One thing that never fails us is the Negro Motroist Green Book. Published between 1936 and 1966, this guidebook offers a great lense into the life of Black Americans at the time. This week, we use the Green Book to trace the enduring legacy and community of Chicago's South Side.Show Notes HereSend us Fan MailSupport the showAlso, catch Dario on the new season of Netflix's "High On the Hog" here!!If you have anything you'd like us to talk about on the podcast, food or history, please email us at [email protected] US ON YOUTUBE HERE!Visit our *NEW* website https://www.77flavors.orgFollow us on IG:77 Flavors of Chicago @77flavorschiDario dariodurhamphotoSara @sarafaddah
S15 Ep 332A Porter’s Life: Riding the Rails of Black Labor History
EA Porter’s Life: Riding the Rails of Black Labor HistoryThe morning of April 6th 1907, Ross Wood decided to fill out the application to become a Pullman Porter. He was 23 years old, and until this point he has only ever worked as a servant; a “houseboy”. Wood was born to parents that were enslaved not too long before he was born. He thought about how if he had been born just 20 years earlier, he too would’ve been a slave. He wanted to be a porter. It was a respected job among his black peers and even though he would spend his days being demeaned, the $10 a week might’ve been enough incentive. Show Notes HereSend us Fan MailSupport the showAlso, catch Dario on the new season of Netflix's "High On the Hog" here!!If you have anything you'd like us to talk about on the podcast, food or history, please email us at [email protected] US ON YOUTUBE HERE!Visit our *NEW* website https://www.77flavors.orgFollow us on IG:77 Flavors of Chicago @77flavorschiDario dariodurhamphotoSara @sarafaddah
S15 Ep 331More Than a Month: The Story of Black History Month
EChicago Black History Month You cannot tell the history of Chicago without telling the history of Black Chicago. And you cannot tell the history of the United States without the history of Black America.In our first episode back, we dive deep into the origins of Black History Month—long before it was officially recognized—and into the people who fought to ensure Black history was preserved, taught, and honored.Show Notes HereSend us Fan MailSupport the showAlso, catch Dario on the new season of Netflix's "High On the Hog" here!!If you have anything you'd like us to talk about on the podcast, food or history, please email us at [email protected] US ON YOUTUBE HERE!Visit our *NEW* website https://www.77flavors.orgFollow us on IG:77 Flavors of Chicago @77flavorschiDario dariodurhamphotoSara @sarafaddah
S15 Ep 330Prepare for Relaunch!
EIt was been over 8 months!! Honestly, we are happy to be back and have you as a listener.Thank you.Sara & DarioSend us Fan MailSupport the showAlso, catch Dario on the new season of Netflix's "High On the Hog" here!!If you have anything you'd like us to talk about on the podcast, food or history, please email us at [email protected] US ON YOUTUBE HERE!Visit our *NEW* website https://www.77flavors.orgFollow us on IG:77 Flavors of Chicago @77flavorschiDario dariodurhamphotoSara @sarafaddah
S14 Ep 329What Do You Know About Milwaukee Ave?? Also, Have You Been to Migos??
EWhat's up, good people!? Today we are sticking to our Instagram theme of talking about streets. But also, we stopped by Migos, finally, and tried the halal tacos. MY...GOODNESS!! Come learn with us!Send us Fan MailSupport the showAlso, catch Dario on the new season of Netflix's "High On the Hog" here!!If you have anything you'd like us to talk about on the podcast, food or history, please email us at [email protected] US ON YOUTUBE HERE!Visit our *NEW* website https://www.77flavors.orgFollow us on IG:77 Flavors of Chicago @77flavorschiDario dariodurhamphotoSara @sarafaddah
S14 Ep 328WE'RE BACK!! It's Our 4 Year Anniversary & We Talk About Furniture Row!
EWelcome back, friends! That was our first break in 4 years!! Much needed, but we are excited to get back to you with more Chicago history! Have you heard of furniture row?? If not, we gotchu! Come learn with us!Send us Fan MailSupport the showAlso, catch Dario on the new season of Netflix's "High On the Hog" here!!If you have anything you'd like us to talk about on the podcast, food or history, please email us at [email protected] US ON YOUTUBE HERE!Visit our *NEW* website https://www.77flavors.orgFollow us on IG:77 Flavors of Chicago @77flavorschiDario dariodurhamphotoSara @sarafaddah
S6 Ep 118Hip-Hop Ballet... Hiplet with the Chicago multi-Cultural Dance Center
EAYYYE!! So this we learn about a dope dance group that is right here in Chicago's South Loop! Hiplet is a form of ballet started by Homer Bryant! Learn about the style and how it started! And then, we head over to Time Our Market !DONATE TO THE CHICAGO MULTI-CULTURAL DANCE CENTER HERE!If you have anything you'd like us to talk about on the podcast, food or history, please email us at [email protected] WATCH US ON YOUTUBE HERE!Visit our website https://www.77flavorschi.comShop our gear from Amazon! https://www.amazon.com/shop/77flavorschiFollow us on IG:77 Flavors of Chicago @77flavorschiDario @super_dario_broSara @TamarHindi.s--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/77-flavors-of-chicago/supportSend us Fan MailSupport the showAlso, catch Dario on the new season of Netflix's "High On the Hog" here!!If you have anything you'd like us to talk about on the podcast, food or history, please email us at [email protected] US ON YOUTUBE HERE!Visit our *NEW* website https://www.77flavors.orgFollow us on IG:77 Flavors of Chicago @77flavorschiDario dariodurhamphotoSara @sarafaddah
S14 Ep 327[77 Flavors Throwback] - Community Area #42: Woodlawn
EHappy Thursday! Let go back to Woodlawn with our friends Chi Food local!This episode originally aired January 31, 2022Send us Fan MailSupport the showAlso, catch Dario on the new season of Netflix's "High On the Hog" here!!If you have anything you'd like us to talk about on the podcast, food or history, please email us at [email protected] US ON YOUTUBE HERE!Visit our *NEW* website https://www.77flavors.orgFollow us on IG:77 Flavors of Chicago @77flavorschiDario dariodurhamphotoSara @sarafaddah
S14 Ep 326The George Washington Ferris Story
EWhat's up, friends! This is a story you just have to hear! Y'all, just come learn with us!Also, make sure to sign up for the scavenger hunt!! We've partnered with our friends at eAtlas and the RHA to bring some fun to the streets! Gather your friends, assemble the team, and find some amazing Chicago history, like 77 Flavors of Chicago!Press release!Send us Fan MailSupport the showAlso, catch Dario on the new season of Netflix's "High On the Hog" here!!If you have anything you'd like us to talk about on the podcast, food or history, please email us at [email protected] US ON YOUTUBE HERE!Visit our *NEW* website https://www.77flavors.orgFollow us on IG:77 Flavors of Chicago @77flavorschiDario dariodurhamphotoSara @sarafaddah
S14 Ep 325Liv Warfield is Madam!
EWhat's up, y'all! Happy Cinco de Mayo!! We are happy to bring you all the Chicago flavor and culture in today's episode. We had the pleasure of sitting with Liv Warfield!! Still can't believe it. She's an amazing artist and the Madam at one of Chicago's must-see attractions, Teatro ZinZanni Chicago! We had a fun conversation that we can't wait for you to listen to!Send us Fan MailSupport the showAlso, catch Dario on the new season of Netflix's "High On the Hog" here!!If you have anything you'd like us to talk about on the podcast, food or history, please email us at [email protected] US ON YOUTUBE HERE!Visit our *NEW* website https://www.77flavors.orgFollow us on IG:77 Flavors of Chicago @77flavorschiDario dariodurhamphotoSara @sarafaddah
S14 Ep 324[77 Flavors Throwback] - Community Area #41: Hyde Park
EHappy Thursday! Listen to our episode on Hyde Park again. Disregard the mermaid talk. or don't. Haha... this episode originally aired November 15, 2021Send us Fan MailSupport the showAlso, catch Dario on the new season of Netflix's "High On the Hog" here!!If you have anything you'd like us to talk about on the podcast, food or history, please email us at [email protected] US ON YOUTUBE HERE!Visit our *NEW* website https://www.77flavors.orgFollow us on IG:77 Flavors of Chicago @77flavorschiDario dariodurhamphotoSara @sarafaddah
S14 Ep 323Happy Birthday, Chicago Cubs!
EApril 29th is the Cubs' birthday and we celebrate it with some history of one of their original ballparks! Come and learn with us!Send us Fan MailSupport the showAlso, catch Dario on the new season of Netflix's "High On the Hog" here!!If you have anything you'd like us to talk about on the podcast, food or history, please email us at [email protected] US ON YOUTUBE HERE!Visit our *NEW* website https://www.77flavors.orgFollow us on IG:77 Flavors of Chicago @77flavorschiDario dariodurhamphotoSara @sarafaddah
S14 Ep 322[77 Flavors Throwback] - Community Area #40: Washington Park
EHappy Thursday! Today listen to the history of Washington Park again! This episode originally aired June 20, 2022Send us Fan MailSupport the showAlso, catch Dario on the new season of Netflix's "High On the Hog" here!!If you have anything you'd like us to talk about on the podcast, food or history, please email us at [email protected] US ON YOUTUBE HERE!Visit our *NEW* website https://www.77flavors.orgFollow us on IG:77 Flavors of Chicago @77flavorschiDario dariodurhamphotoSara @sarafaddah
S14 Ep 321The Kinzie St Bridge
EHappy new episode day! Have you all see this bridge just at full tilt and wondered why? Well guess what....we got you!! Come learn with us!Send us Fan MailSupport the showAlso, catch Dario on the new season of Netflix's "High On the Hog" here!!If you have anything you'd like us to talk about on the podcast, food or history, please email us at [email protected] US ON YOUTUBE HERE!Visit our *NEW* website https://www.77flavors.orgFollow us on IG:77 Flavors of Chicago @77flavorschiDario dariodurhamphotoSara @sarafaddah