OTL: Episode #39
(podcasting “from” the corner of Belmont and Halsted)
(broadcasting on the 100-watt shower contest WLUW 88.7-FM Chicago)
Mike Stephen and Andy Hermann honor Weinerfest ’07, they learn about ticket “convenience” fees, they lament the loss of an indie magazine and reflect upon their time with a star, and then they discuss the best Pride Parade marchers ever.
Weinerfest ’07;
Mike was there… but it’s not what you’re thinking
Jim DeRogatis – Sun-Times pop music critic, Sound Opinions co-host;
on “convenience” fees on tickets, and how it’s gotten out of control
RIP Punk Planet;
an indie culture institution folds
George Takei’s transporter;
Mike and Andy’s time spent with Captain Sulu
Rhett Lindsay – director, Righteously Outrageous Twirling Corps (ROTC);
on bringing down the house during the Pride Parade
(segue music this week from Cornmeal)
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June 30th, 2007 at 06:36
Jim Dero’s always got to get his digs in on ol’ mother Tribune, huh? Oh, well. He’s still cool. Mike’s story about being Takei’s “transporter” is awesome.
June 27th, 2008 at 12:02
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June 30th, 2011 at 07:22
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