If the Walls Could Talk

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Publisher |: Todd Ganz and Stephani Young

Media Type |: audio

Podknife tags |: Chicago,; Society & Culture,; True Crime

Categories Via RSS |: History,; True Crime

How did a group of bad apples turn a premiere Chicago hospital into a "butcher shop"? If the walls of Edgewater Hospital could talk, they would proudly share the years of good medicine before breaking down into tears recounting the horrible crimes done within those walls. Hear former employees, patients, FBI agents, lawyers, and urban explorers share what happened in this history / true crime podcast series.

People |: Todd Ganz (@afterdaleyshow),; Stephani Young (@stephaniyoung)
Country Of Origin |: USA
Produced In |: Chicago, IL
Premiere Date |: 2020-01-08
Related Hashtags |: #ifthewalls
Frequency |: Weekly
Explicit |: No

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17 Available Episodes (17 Total) / Average duration: 00:31:30

Date Duration Most Reviewed Highest Rated

17 Available Episodes (17 Total)Average duration: 00:31:30

Oct 27, 2022

00:07:07

It's not a coincidence that many celebrities who performed at Edgewater Beach Hotel wound up in the "private suites" at Edgewater Hospital. Todd recently joined Tommy Henry on the Chicago History Podcast to explain why and shared a few other similarities between the two buildings.

Hear the full episode about Chicago's famed Edgewater Beach Hotel in Episode 503

Episode 306 of the Chicago History Podcast features Todd Ganz and Stephani Young talking about the making of If the Walls Could Talk.

Episode 302 of the Chicago History Podcast explores the movie "Backdraft" -- a handful of scenes were filmed at Edgewater Hospital.

Learn more about Chicago History Podcast on their website.

Unlock bonus content on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ifthewallscouldtalkpodcast

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 02, 2021

00:26:34

There were other suspects in the mysterious murder investigation of Edgewater Hospital's Teresita Basa. In this special Q&A, learn about them and whether Reme Chua was considered a person of interest. Hear why one of Allan Showery's lawyers was later disbarred and find out about the odd connection to Edgewater Hospital's Peter Rogan and Roger Ehmen.

If the Walls Could Talk Podcast shares the true crimes that destroyed Chicago's Edgewater Hospital. The complete series is now available.

Additional photos and stories about the Teresita Basa story and Edgewater Hospital are available on our website IftheWallsCouldTalkPodcast.com

Support the podcast on Patreon and unlock dozens of hours of bonus content and behind-the-scenes stories.

**Stephani and Todd will be sharing the haunting story of Teresita Basa at the Brookfield Public Library (3541 Park Ave. in Brookfield, IL) on April 19th at 7pm. Join us in-person for a free presentation on this stranger-than-fiction murder mystery. Details: https://brookfield.evanced.info/signup/EventDetails?EventId=28384&backTo=Calendar&startDate=2023/04/01

Unlock bonus content on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ifthewallscouldtalkpodcast

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 07, 2021

00:29:43

Accused of murdering Teresita Basa, Allan Showery's trial began in 1979. Given the unusual circumstances of the case -- namely that police were tipped off by a ghost -- lawyers on both sides were challenged to convince 12 indecisive jurors. But it's what happened after the trial that still remains a mystery.

See pictures and learn more about the Teresita Basa case on our website: IftheWallsCouldTalkPodcast.com , Instagram and Facebook Group.

**Stephani and Todd will be sharing the haunting story of Teresita Basa at the Brookfield Public Library (3541 Park Ave. in Brookfield, IL) on April 19th at 7pm. Join us in-person for a free presentation on this stranger-than-fiction murder mystery. More details: https://brookfield.evanced.info/signup/EventDetails?EventId=28384&backTo=Calendar&startDate=2023/04/01

Hear bonus content, additional stories, interviews and behind-the-scenes content by supporting us on Patreon.

The complete true crime series about Chicago's Edgewater Hospital begins with Episode 1 of If the Walls Could Talk Podcast.

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This episode was written and produced by Todd Ganz.

Unlock bonus content on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ifthewallscouldtalkpodcast

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 31, 2021

00:33:00

Teresita Basa was found dead in her Chicago apartment with a knife in chest. The beloved Edgewater Hospital employee had been murdered and set on fire in 1977. With few leads, the case went cold...until Teresita's ghost returned from the grave to identify her killer: another Edgewater Hospital employee named Allan Showery. Hear the shocking true story of one the most unusual murder investigations in Part 1 of this Bonus Episode.

See pictures and learn more about the unusual murder of Teresita Basa on our website: IftheWallsCouldTalkPodcast.com.

**Stephani and Todd will be sharing the haunting story of Teresita Basa at the Brookfield Public Library (3541 Park Ave. in Brookfield, IL) on April 19th at 7pm. Join us in-person for a free presentation on this stranger-than-fiction murder mystery. More details: https://brookfield.evanced.info/signup/EventDetails?EventId=28384&backTo=Calendar&startDate=2023/04/01

Hear hours of additional content, stories, interviews, and behind-the-scenes content by supporting us on Patreon. Plans start at just $10/month.

Hear the complete true crime series about Chicago's Edgewater Hospital beginning with Episode 1 of If the Walls Could Talk Podcast.

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This episode was written and produced by Todd Ganz.

Unlock bonus content on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ifthewallscouldtalkpodcast

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 28, 2021

00:53:57

Is one of Edgewater Hospital's doctors sitting on death row? Why did Peter Rogan get such a short prison sentence? What happened to the hyperbaric chamber? In this jam-packed Q & A episode, we'll answer those questions and a dozen others about the Edgewater Hospital saga. A panel of experts also discuss whether there could be another Edgewater Hospital.

**Stephani and Todd will be sharing the story of Teresita Basa at the Brookfield Library on April 19th at 7pm. Please join us for a free in-person presentation about one of Chicago's strangest and most bizarre murder mysteries. More details: https://brookfield.evanced.info/signup/EventDetails?EventId=28384&backTo=Calendar&startDate=2023/04/01

Find additional photos and articles on the episode page of our website: IftheWallsCouldTalkPodcast.com

Unlock bonus content on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ifthewallscouldtalkpodcast

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 21, 2021

00:36:02

Dr. Maurice Mazel was Edgewater Hospital's temperamental leader who treated Hollywood's elite and turned his tiny neighborhood hospital into Chicago's premiere medical facility. For 51 years, he ran the hospital at 5700 N. Ashland Avenue like a hotel -- complete with bellhops, private suites and celebrity sightings. Learn why he collected urine from employees and whether the Chicago Paranormal Investigators found any ghosts in this special bonus episode about the hospital's better days.

Find additional photos and stories on the episode page: IftheWallsCouldTalkPodcast.com

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This episode was written and produced by Todd Ganz.

Unlock bonus content on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ifthewallscouldtalkpodcast

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 14, 2021

00:41:32

Roger Ehmen served 6 years in prison for his role in Edgewater Hospital's fraud scheme. Roger shares how he managed to turn that darkness into an opportunity and, in the process, found his calling. Plus hear the shocking updates about Peter Rogan, Dr. Cubria and other players in the scheme in this tell-all "where are they now" episode.

Learn more about Westside Health Authority and how you can support the non-profit organization.

Additional "where are they now" information is available on the episode page of our website: IftheWallsCouldTalkPodcast.com

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This episode was written and produced by Todd Ganz.

Unlock bonus content on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ifthewallscouldtalkpodcast

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 07, 2021

00:38:01

Peter Rogan surprised authorities when he ended his extradition fight and returned to the United States in 2015. He faced up to 50 years in prison and a $1 million fine for obstruction and perjury charges. Meanwhile the long-awaited redevelopment of Edgewater Hospital finally commenced and unearthed plenty of surprises.

Learn more about how Peter's sentencing hearing finally made headlines -- for different reasons -- on the episode page of If the Walls Could Talk Podcast website.

**Stephani and Todd will be sharing the story of Teresita Basa at the Brookfield Library on April 19th at 7pm. Please join us for a free in-person presentation about one of Chicago's strangest and most bizarre murder mysteries. Details: https://brookfield.evanced.info/signup/EventDetails?EventId=28384&backTo=Calendar&startDate=2023/04/01

Access hours of bonus content, interviews and behind-the-scenes conversations by supporting us on Patreon. Plans start at just $10 / month.

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This episode was written and produced by Todd Ganz.

Unlock bonus content on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ifthewallscouldtalkpodcast

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 28, 2021

00:46:41

Edgewater Hospital closed in 2001, but the hospital still saw dozens of people come and go. Some of the many visitors were Urban Explorers who photographed the abandoned hospital over the 15 years it sat idle. One of these people actually went to the closed and abandoned Edgewater Hospital to receive treatment. Much to his surprise -- he found it.

See the numerous photos we referenced in this episode on our website: IftheWallsCouldTalkPodcast.com

Hear bonus content, additional stories, interviews and behind-the-scenes content by supporting us on Patreon.

See more of the Urban Explorers work:

Ken Fager on American Urbex on Flickr Instagram: @kenfager

Nitram242 on Flickr Instagram: @nitram242

Jordan Nicolette on Flickr Instagram: @jordan-nicolette

Kyle Telechan on Flickr Instagram: @cityeyes

Eric Holubow on Flickr Instagram: @eholubow - Book: Abandoned: America’s Vanishing Landscape

Bradley French on YouTube Instagram: @bradley_frenchy

Mike Kinsch Instagram: @mikeman902

Josh Tinoco Instagram: @joshuatinoco

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This episode was written and produced by Stephani Young.

Unlock bonus content on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ifthewallscouldtalkpodcast

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 21, 2021

00:34:45

After losing a $64 million civil suit to the government, Peter Rogan fled to Canada and lived in a swanky Vancouver penthouse. Even after the feds filed criminal charges, they struggled to bring him back back to Chicago. Meanwhile, the Edgewater Hospital campus crumbled and became a magnet for crime. The neighborhood demanded it be torn down.

See photos of Peter Rogan's yacht and haunting images of the abandoned hospital on the episode page of our website: IftheWallsCouldTalkPodcast.com

Hear bonus content, additional stories, interviews and behind-the-scenes content by supporting us on Patreon.

Join us on Instagram and our Facebook Group.

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This episode was written and produced by: Todd Ganz

Unlock bonus content on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ifthewallscouldtalkpodcast

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 27 | 00:07:07

BONUS: Chicago History Podcast Talks Edgewater Hospital

Dec 02 | 00:26:34

BONUS: Teresita Basa, Part 3 "Q&A"

Nov 07 | 00:29:43

BONUS: Teresita Basa, Part 2 "The Trial"

Oct 31 | 00:33:00

BONUS: Teresita Basa, Part 1 "The Murder"

Mar 28 | 00:53:57

Episode 11: If the Walls Could Talk: Q & A Wrap-Up

Mar 21 | 00:36:02

BONUS: Edgewater Hospital History

Mar 14 | 00:41:32

Episode 10: Second Season of Life

Mar 07 | 00:38:01

Episode 9: Parade of Lies

Feb 28 | 00:46:41

Episode 8: Leave Only Footsteps

Feb 21 | 00:34:45

Episode 7: Fringe Benefit

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