Before they became the queens of Chicago’s most elite parlor house, the Everleigh Sisters had to scheme, strategize, and, perhaps, spin a little tale or two. In Part 1 of this deep dive, we follow Ada and Minna from their humble (and possibly fictional) beginnings to the moment they set their sights on transforming the world’s oldest profession into an art form. Glamour, grit, and a $50 cover charge—welcome to the Everleigh Club.

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Sin In The Second City (Madams, Ministers, Playboys, and the battle for American's Soul) by: Karen Abbott

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Whiskey, gambling, and a whole lot of trouble—welcome to the wild world of Hog Ranches.

These rowdy saloons, brothels, and gambling dens popped up near military forts and boomtowns, offering soldiers, cowboys, and outlaws a place to drink, play, and pay for a little company. But life in a Hog Ranch wasn’t just about wild nights—it was dangerous, lawless, and full of infamous figures like Wild Bill Hickok, Calamity Jane, and Doc Holliday.

In this episode, we dive into the rise (and fall) of these notorious establishments, the women who worked within them, and the legendary figures who walked through their swinging doors.

Want more wild tales from the Old West? Check out these past episodes:
🎙 Ep. 7 Big Nose Kate – Listen here
🎙 Ep. 20 Dora Dufran – Listen here
🎙 Ep. 21 Calamity Jane – Listen here
🎙 Ep. 22 Mollie Johnson – Listen here
🎙 Ep. 23 Deadwood Conclusion – Listen here

📚 Into bookish romance? Check out my romance vlog – Watch here

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Lizzie Lape Conclusion

Hello Darlings, We are back.. Season 3 is going to give us salacious secrets and even naughtier queens. Get ready to get down and dirty and let's get ready to set into the Red Light District.

We return to Season 3 with the tenderloin queen of Ohio. We will be deep diving into Lizzie's life and how she was able to burn her name into history.

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