Earthquake!
Natural disasters are on the plate once again as Chris deep dives in to earthquakes that shook Quincy throughout history. Will Quincy ever see a big one? Find out all the details on this episode!
Father Augustus Tolton
Born into slavery, now moving closer and closer to sainthood. Learn about the extraordinary live of Father Augustus Tolton, the first black priest in America.
The Mummy Man
in there early 1980s Quincy Illinois was in constant terror of the mummy man, a sexual predator stalking single women whose cries escalated in murder. Listen now.
Hoboes in Quincy
Hoboes were no strangers to Quincy, Illinois. Learn all about these “Knights of the road” including their slang, secret symbols, and much more!
What if the World Ended, Quincy Edition
Chris goes down the doomsday rabbit hole to find out how different scenarios might affect Quincy in tumultuous times.
Quincy Mobsters: Leo Monckton
Leo Moncton didn’t build the home at 1419 Locust St. in Quincy, but he certainly built a questionable reputation for illegal mob activity. Learn about it here.
Quincy Underground
What lies beneath the city streets of Quincy, Illinois? We look into the facts of the structures and histories that lie below Qtown in this wild episode.
Stephen A. Douglas with guest; Reg Ankrom
Often treated as a footnote in history, former Quincian Stephen A. Douglas’ legacy demands more attention. Guest Reg Ankrom helps us better understand the massive force that was the “Little Giant”.
What if Germans didn’t Migrate to Quincy?
Quincy, Illinois saw a massive German Population increase in it’s beginning. Chris and Travis look into the influence and what would be missing without it.
The Pfanschmidt Axe Murders
Author Beth Lane joins us to talk about how Quincy was rocked to it's core in 1912 when a brutal murder occurred… But who did it?
Night of the Twister: 1945 Quincy Tornado
In 1945 the worst tornado to hit Quincy, Illinois roared into town, ripping through the downtown leaving a trail of destruction in its wake. Learn all about it now!
Chuck Scholz
Few of Quincy’s past political figures have been as popular as former Mayor Chuck Scholz. Chuck joins us to share some wild and amazing stories.
What if I was to be buried at Woodland Cemetery
Many of Quincy’s most notable citizens have found their final resting place in Woodland Cemetery. We wondered just what the process would be to be buried there. Listen now to find out.
Quincy’s Ocean’s Eleven Bank Robbery
Channel your inner Danny Ocean as we recall this wild, elaborate Ocean’s Eleven style Bank Robbery by the infamous national known Scott-Dunlap gang. Listen now!
Quincy In The Civil War
Though Quincy, IL didn’t see any major battles here during the Civil War, it’s citizens and political leaders played a significant role you probably weren’t aware of. Listen now!
The Blue Devil
What are the origins of the Quincy High Blue Devil mascot? Local sports guru, Matt Shuckman joins us to get to the bottom of things as well as talk about other wild stories from Blue Devil Basketball origins and history.
Grab Bags of Quincy Fun
From long lost Quincy businesses to Secret Menu items, we cover an array of Fun Quincy topics as we prepare to put the Fun category on ice for a while. Grab a seat next to Grandma rocking on the roof and listen now!
The History of Robberies in Quincy
Quincy Illinois has seen its fair share or robberies throughout history. Armed hold-ups to daring overnight heists...stolen chickens to bank jobs...we have it all. Lock up your valuables and tune into this wild episode!