OTL: Episode #348- Visiting The Salsa Truck and Garage, The real Six Corners?, Chicago Councilmatic
Jun.13, 2013 in
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(podcasting from the studios in the OTL Bunker, somewhere in Chicago)
(broadcasting on the “covered in salsa” radio station WLUW-FM (88.7) Chicago)
Mike Stephen visits the owner of The Salsa Truck and The Garage, Discusses Portage Park and Wicker Park’s “Six Corners,” and learns about a website that tracks your alderman’s work.
Dan Salls– Owner of The Salsa Truck and The Garage
We pay a visit to a unique eatery in the West Loop that happens to house a very cool food truck.
Andy Hermann– Former OTL Producer
As a resident of Portage Park, Andy weighs in on the Six Corners debate that pits Irving Park, Milwaukee and Cicero v. Damen, North, and Milwaukee.
Mike and Andy out on the town
Derek Eder– Co-founder of Chicago Councilmatic
Derek gives us the lowdown on this site that easily lets you keep tabs on what the Chicago City Council is doing.
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(podcasting from the studios in the OTL Bunker, somewhere in Chicago)
(broadcasting on the “the parking meter lease deal stinks” radio station WLUW-FM (88.7) Chicago)
Mike Stephen talks with The Reader’s Mick Dumke about a new parking meter lease deal, chats with the founder of HowWrongIsSkilling.com, and learns about a student documentary about local prostitution.
Mick Dumke– Senior writer at the Chicago Reader
Mayor Emanuel proposed a new parking meter lease deal. Will this deal help or hurt Chicagoans? Mick explores this question and more in a piece he wrote. He discusses this issue on this week’s show.
Cesar Ruelase– Creator of HowWrongIsSkilling.com
Everyone trusts WGN-TV weatherman Tom Skilling, right? Wrong. Cesar discusses why he created a site that documents the inaccuracy of Mr. Skilling.
Lorraine Ma– Co-director and co-producer of the film Until the Day Breaks
Prostitution is a serious problem in Chicago. Lorraine discusses why she and her colleagues tackled this issue and gives us a behind-the-scenes look at her film.
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(podcasting from the studios in the OTL Bunker, somewhere in Chicago)
(broadcasting on the “illumination” radio station WLUW-FM (88.7) Chicago)
Mike Stephen learns about the TIF Illumination Project, Looks back on the future of music predictions, and discusses how some big businesses avoid paying taxes.
Tom Tresser– Educator, organizer, and co-founder of CivicLab
TIF reform is an important topic and Tom is in the thick of it. Check out tifreports.com and a series of public events to learn more about how TIFs work. You can also sign a petition to put TIFs on property tax bills.
Looking back at the future of music–
Mike discovered an interview he recorded in the old WLUW studio with writer Lou Carlozo from 2001. In this this clip they discuss when the future of music could be. We see if what they talked about came true.
The old WLUW studio circa 2000.
Celeste Meiffren– Filed Director for the IL Public Interest Research Group
IL PIRG’s report, Representation Without Taxation, shows how some Fortune 500 companies exploit loopholes and distort the tax code to avoid billions of dollars in taxes. Celeste discusses the report.
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(podcasting from the studios in the OTL Bunker, somewhere in Chicago)
(broadcasting on the “awkward phase” radio station WLUW-FM (88.7) Chicago)
Mike Stephen learns about a local business that tracks ingredients on restaurant menus, airs a clip from his 2002 chat with The Doors’ Ray Manzarek, and talks to the founders of a website that celebrates the awkward phase in our lives.
Justin Massa – Founder and CEO of Food Genius
This local business tracks food data from restaurant menus across the country. We go inside their River North HQ to find out more.
Ray Manzarek– The late keyboardist for The Doors
Sadly, Ray passed away earlier this week. Mike got a chance to sit down with him in 2002. We hear part of this conversation that covers Ray’s thoughts on the common misconceptions of Jim Morrison, drug use, spirituality, and modern music.
Mike and Ray Manzarek in 2002
Claire Meyer and Tyler Gillespe– Co-founders of The Awkward Phase website
This local site celebrates the awkward phase in our lives. We get the lowdown from Claire and Tyler.
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Outisde the Loop Radio: Chicago's Almost Above-Ground Audio Magazine [ 35:05 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (95)OTL: Episode #344- Peterson Garden Project, A new local fest called Bellwether, The Scott Emo Show
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(podcasting from the studios in the OTL Bunker, somewhere in Chicago)
(broadcasting on the “urban gardening is fun” radio station WLUW-FM (88.7) Chicago)
Mike Stephen visits the Peterson Garden Project, previews the Bellwether event at The Hideout, and visits with the host of The Scott Emo Show.
LaManda Joy – Block Captain for the Peterson Garden
We pay a visit to this organic community vegetable garden at Peterson and Campbell in the 40th Ward.
Peterson Garden
Susie Daly– Co-host of Bellwether
This new series kicks off at The Hideout on June 8-9. We get a preview of this even that’s billed as Market + Happening + Feast all in one.
Scott Emo– Host of The Scott Emo Show
This show is a combination local talk show, webisode series, and podcast. The next live taping takes place on May 22 at Stage 773 (1225 W. Belmont) at 8pm.
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(podcasting from the studios in the OTL Bunker, somewhere in Chicago)
(broadcasting on the “scrapper” radio station WLUW-FM (88.7) Chicago)
Mike Stephen learns about the Chicago-based documentary called “Scrappers” and previews a moderated discussion on how violence against women is portrayed in the Chicago media.
Brian Ashby and Ben Kolak– Co-directors and co-producers of the documentary Scrappers
We learn about this locally-produced film that follows two Chicago metal scavengers.
A scene from Scrappers
Hank Frisco: Galaxy Defender and Cat–
On OTL #334 we heard from Hank Frisco: Galaxy Defender‘s producer and writer Matt Kelley. We check in with Matt regarding some fans in Philly wanting to name a cat after the lead role in the Chicago sci-fi comedy web series.
Tracy Siska– Executive director of the Chicago Justice Project
On May 28th at the Union League Club of Chicago, the CJP will be presenting a public discussion called Documenting Violence Against Women: Justice Begins with Truth. We preview this event.
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(podcasting from the studios in the OTL Bunker, somewhere in Chicago)
(broadcasting on the “watch where you walk” radio station WLUW-FM (88.7) Chicago)
Mike Stephen gets an update on the “To Be Demolished” series, learns what it’s like to be a Chicago bike messenger, and discusses the Chicago Stumbler blog.
David Schalliol– Creator of the To Be Demolished series and Managing Editor of GapersBlock.com
Every year there are hundreds of Chicago buildings are threatened with demolition. David reflects on his efforts to document 100 of these buildings online over the last year.
Photo courtesy of David Schalliol
Jeff Kidder– Assistant Professor of Sociology at Northern IL University, author of Urban Flow: Bike Messengers and the City
What’s it like being a bike messenger in Chicago? We explore this question and many others related to this risky job.
Mike Reilley– Founder of Chicago Stumbler, The Red Line Project, and Online Journalism Instructor at DePaul’s College of Communication
We learn about this new site that documents broken sidewalks near Red Line El stops.
Photo courtesy of The Chicago Stumbler
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Apr.25, 2013 in
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(podcasting from the studios in the OTL Bunker, somewhere in Chicago)
(broadcasting on the “where is my tie?” radio station WLUW-FM (88.7) Chicago)
Mike Stephen gets an update on local transportation issues from the Parking Ticket Geek, wonders if he’ll ever get his tie back from John Berka, and learns about a blog covering the re-opened John Wayne Gacy investigation.
The Parking Ticket Geek– Official OTL parking correspondent and blogger at TheExpiredMeter.com
We get the latest on local transportation issues from The Geek himself.
Will Mike ever get his tie back? - An update from last week
Last week John Berka of Group Mind Films admitted to holding on to Mike’s necktie for two years. He even got married while wearing it. We get an update on the location of the infamous tie and hear about a sad taqueria closing in Edgewater.
Mike’s tie
Alison True– Creator of the John Wayne Gacy’s Other Victims blog
We learn about this blog that chronicles on the ongoing investigation into other victims of serial killer John Wayne Gacy.
John Wayne Gacy
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(podcasting from the studios in the OTL Bunker, somewhere in Chicago)
(broadcasting on the “yummy pierogi” radio station WLUW-FM (88.7) Chicago)
Mike Stephen previews the arrival of The Pierogi Wagon in Chicago, Gets an update about Group Mind Films, and leans about the Chi-Town Clown group.
Damian Warzecha– Co-owner of The Pierogi Wagon
Coming in May look for The Pierogi Wagon to hit the Chicago streets. We get a preview of the wagon and learn how to contribute through their Kickstarter page.
John Berka - Managing partner of Group Mind Films
This Chicago-based production company has lots going on, including the release of a film and important philanthropy work in Uganda. We get the lowdown.
Dean Evans– Artistic director of Chi-Town Clown
Did you know that Chicago has a strong clown community? We learn about this group that encompasses all types of local clown performance.
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