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OTL: Episode #203- Tutor/Mentor Jam, Get Notified of Street Cleaning on Your Phone, Our Urban Times

TO HEAR THE SHOW, PRESS THE “PLAY” BUTTON AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS POST… (podcasting from the studios in the OTL Bunker, somewhere in Chicago) (broadcasting on the “urban times” radio station WLUW-FM (88.7) Chicago) Mike Stephen makes the leap to TV, previews the upcoming Tutor Mentor Jam, learns about a way to get notified [...]

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OTL: Episode #197- 46th Ward Aldermanic Candidate Returns, Forgotten Chicago’s Upcoming Boat Tour, Getting a Liquor License in Chicago

TO HEAR THE SHOW, PRESS THE “PLAY” BUTTON AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS POST… (podcasting from the studios in the OTL Bunker, somewhere in Chicago) (broadcasting on the “licensed for liquor” radio station WLUW-FM (88.7) Chicago) Mike Stephen chats with a candidate for alderman in the 46th Ward, previews some upcoming historical tours from Forgotten [...]

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OTL: Episode #189- Chicago’s Water Supply, Historic Chicago Bars, Vincent the “Fashion Man” Documentary

(podcasting from the studios in the OTL Bunker, somewhere in Chicago) (broadcasting on the “Fashion Man” radio station WLUW-FM (88.7) Chicago) Mike Stephen discusses the future of Chicago’s water supply, chats about historic Chicago bars, and finds out who Vincent the “Fashion Man” is. Jessica Pupovac – Freelance journalist and regular contributor to mindfulmetropolis.com What’s [...]

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OTL: Episode #182- Chicagologist History, Remembering Mike Rosenquist, Best Open Mics in Chicago

(podcasting from the studios in the OTL Bunker, somewhere in Chicago) (broadcasting on the “best open mic” radio station WLUW-FM (88.7) Chicago) Mike Stephen gets a Chicago history lesson, remembers the life of an old friend, and discusses the Chicago open mic scene. Terry Gregory – The Self-Proclaimed “Chicagologist” and founder of Chicagology.com This site [...]

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OTL: Episode #180- Mike Doyle Checks Out of ChicagoNow, Comic Books in Academics, Mick Dumke Talks Chicago Politics

(podcasting from the studios in the OTL Bunker, somewhere in Chicago) (broadcasting on the “all politics is local” radio station WLUW-FM (88.7) Chicago) Mike Stephen talks to local blogger Mike Doyle about leaving the Trib’s ChicagoNow blog, learns how comic books reflect American history, and chats about the latest local political issues with Mick Dumke. [...]

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OTL: Episode #179- The Pilsen Show!

THE THIRD IN THE OTL NEIGHBORHOOD SERIES… ALSO, CHECK OUT THE LOGAN SQUARE AND BUCKTOWN SHOWS! (podcasting from the streets of Pilsen in Chicago) (broadcasting on the “come on over to Pilsen” radio station WLUW-FM (88.7) Chicago) Mike Stephen goes on-location in the Pilsen neighborhood in Chicago for a profile of this unique community. Stephanie [...]

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OTL: Episode #175- Chicago Aldermen Project, OTL Press, the East Village is Historic

(podcasting from the studios in the OTL Bunker, somewhere in Chicago) (broadcasting on the “historic neighborhood” radio station WLUW-FM (88.7) Chicago) Mike Stephen learns about an upcoming local arts project involving the City Council, chats with a former OTL employee about some show press, and brings us the story of the East Village neighborhood’s arrival [...]

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OTL: Episode #162- CTA Tattler on Apple and Possible Fare Hikes, Elia From Scotland Yard Gospel Choir, Mourning the Loss of Johnny

(podcasting from the studios in the OTL Bunker, somewhere in Chicago) (broadcasting on the “RIP Johnnie” radio station WLUW-FM (88.7) Chicago) Mike Stephen talks to the CTA Tattler about Apple Inc’s latest move in Chicago and about the threat of a fare hike, checks in on the Scotland Yard Gospel Choir after their horrific tour [...]

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OTL: Episode #154- 90s Chicago Music Rocked, Beachwood’s 20 Tweets Roundup, Another Chicago Magazine

(podcasting from the studios in the OTL Bunker, somewhere in Chicago) (broadcasting on the “gee, the 90s were a rocking time in Chicago ” radio station WLUW-FM (88.7) Chicago) Mike Stephen talks to a former radio personality about the importance of the 90s local music scene, checks up on prominent Chicagoans’ ridiculous Tweets, and learns [...]

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OTL: Episode #153- IL Torture Inquiry and Relief Commission, NW Side Neighborhoods, the Funding of Local Online Journalism

(podcasting from the studios in the OTL Bunker, somewhere in Chicago) (broadcasting on the “neighborhood friendly” radio station WLUW-FM (88.7) Chicago) Mike Stephen plays anchor behind the OTL News Desk, discusses the pros and cons of the new Illinois Torture Inquiry and Relief Commission, learns about some NW Side neighborhoods, and looks at the funding [...]

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