If the Walls Could Talk
Claim This Podcastby Todd Ganz and Stephani Young
Podcast Overview
<p>A struggling Chicago hospital did just about anything to admit patients. During the '90s and 2000s, Edgewater Hospital performed hundreds of unnecessary heart surgeries on patients just to pad its bottom line. Multiple patients died. Hear what lengths the government went in order to stop the fraud and why many believe the owner got away with it. Former employees, patients, investigators, and urban explorers recount the tangled history of what happened within the walls of Chicago's Edgewater Hospital.</p>
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1/8/2020
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October 27, 2022
BONUS: Chicago History Podcast Talks Edgewater Hospital
<p>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 <a href="https://www.chicagohistorypod.com">Chicago History Podcast</a> to explain why and shared a few other similarities between the two buildings. </p> <p>Hear the full episode about <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-503-edgewater-beach-hotel-the/id1510066357?i=1000561267083">Chicago's famed Edgewater Beach Hotel in Episode 503</a></p> <p><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-306-if-the-walls-could-talk-the/id1510066357?i=1000526085675">Episode 306</a> of the Chicago History Podcast features Todd Ganz and Stephani Young talking about the making of If the Walls Could Talk.</p> <p><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-302-chicago-history-podcast-at-the-movies/id1510066357?i=1000522729148">Episode 302</a> of the Chicago History Podcast explores the movie "Backdraft" -- a handful of scenes were filmed at Edgewater Hospital.</p> <p>Learn more about <a href="https://www.chicagohistorypod.com">Chicago History Podcast on their website</a>.</p><p><a href="https://www.patreon.com/ifthewallscouldtalkpodcast" rel="payment">Unlock bonus content on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ifthewallscouldtalkpodcast</a></p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>
December 2, 2021
BONUS: Teresita Basa, Part 3 "Q&A"
<p>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.</p> <p>If the Walls Could Talk Podcast shares the true crimes that destroyed Chicago's Edgewater Hospital. The complete series is now available.</p> <p>Additional photos and stories about the Teresita Basa story and Edgewater Hospital are available on our website <a href="https://ifthewallscouldtalkpodcast.com/episodes/teresita-basa/">IftheWallsCouldTalkPodcast.com</a></p> <p>Support the podcast on <a href="https://www.patreon.com/ifthewallscouldtalkpodcast">Patreon</a> and unlock dozens of hours of bonus content and behind-the-scenes stories.</p><p><a href="https://www.patreon.com/ifthewallscouldtalkpodcast" rel="payment">Unlock bonus content on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ifthewallscouldtalkpodcast</a></p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>
November 7, 2021
BONUS: Teresita Basa, Part 2 "The Trial"
<p>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.</p> <p>See pictures and learn more about the Teresita Basa case on our website: <a href="https://ifthewallscouldtalkpodcast.com/episodes/teresita-basa/">IftheWallsCouldTalkPodcast.com </a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ifthewallscouldtalkpodcast/">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/ifthewalls">Facebook Group</a>.</p> <p>Hear bonus content, additional stories, interviews and behind-the-scenes content by supporting us on <a href="https://www.patreon.com/join/ifthewallscouldtalkpodcast">Patreon</a>.</p> <p>The complete true crime series about Chicago's Edgewater Hospital begins with Episode 1 of If the Walls Could Talk Podcast.</p> <p>--------------------------------------</p> <p>This episode was written and produced by Todd Ganz.</p><p><a href="https://www.patreon.com/ifthewallscouldtalkpodcast" rel="payment">Unlock bonus content on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ifthewallscouldtalkpodcast</a></p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>
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<p>A struggling Chicago hospital did just about anything to admit patients. During the '90s and 2000s, Edgewater Hospital performed hundreds of unnecessary heart surgeries on patients just to pad its bottom line. Multiple patients died. Hear what lengths the government went in order to stop the fraud and why many believe the owner got away with it. Former employees, patients, investigators, and urban explorers recount the tangled history of what happened within the walls of Chicago's Edgewater Hospital.</p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
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