Outside the Loop RADIO

HAPPY MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND !!

(podcasting “from” just outside of Olive Park)

(broadcasting on the giant 100-watt transmitter WLUW 88.7-FM Chicago)

Mike Stephen and Andy Hermann discuss the new Chicago recycling program, they share a story about a race car on Chicago Avenue, and then they get the scoop on why the biggest downtown record store is closing.

Betsy Vandercook - President, Chicago Recycling Coalition;
on Chicago’s new “blue cart” recycling program

Formula Racing on Chicago Avenue;
Mike’s claims to have seen a race car while waiting for the #66 bus

Greg Kot - Chicago Tribune rock critic, Sound Opinions co-host;
on the Virgin Megastore closing, and the state of the music industry

(segue music this week by Plastic Crimewave Sound)

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(podcasting “from” the parking lot next to the Green Dolphin in the 32nd Ward)

(broadcasting on the 100-watt little transmitter that could WLUW 88.7-FM Chicago)

Mike Stephen and Andy Hermann score the very first radio interview with Chicago’s brand new 32nd Ward alderman, they find out about drinking and writing, and then they learn a bit about financial awareness.

climbing a railroad bridge;
Mike’s other friends are idiots

Scott Waguespack - Alderman-elect, 32nd Ward;
on his vision for a better Chicago

Steve Mosqueda - co-host, Drinking & Writing Brewery;
on his WLUW radio program and a big event this weekend

Amanda Gleason - creator, Young and Broke;
on raising financial awareness among younger people

(segue music this week by Dolly Varden)

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(podcasting “from” the grounds of the old Rainbo roller rink)

(broadcasting on the 100-watt genetically engineered spider bite WLUW 88.7-FM Chicago)

Mike Stephen and Andy Hermann learn about the changing royalty rates for music webcasting, they receive the best online referral ever, and then they listen to a report filed from the Chicago Improv Festival.

2002 WLUW Indie Rock Prom;
Mike’s scary memories of WLUW’s event at the Rainbo

Daniel McSwain - Music Director, AccuRadio;
on webcasting royalty rates, and SaveNetRadio

the best OTL website referral yet;
promotion code for sybaris pool suites

Justin Kaufmann - performer, Schadenfreude;
pantsless at the final night of the Chicago Improv Festival

(segue music this week by oh my god)

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(podcasting “from” the green room at Second City Chicago)

(broadcasting on the 100-watt go-getter WLUW 88.7-FM Chicago)

Mike Stephen and Andy Hermann discover a local bloggy neighborhood, they discuss a comedy legend, they tour the “lower” streets in Chicago, and then they learn about online audio tours.

America’s Top 10 Bloggiest Neighborhoods;
Outside.In ranks Rogers Park at #5

Tom Farley - Managing Director, The Chris Farley Foundation;
on the comic legend and keeping his name and spirit alive

OTL audio tour;
Mike and Andy hit the “lower” streets in Chicago

Mike Salvatore - Founder and President, AudioSnacks;
on user-generated audio tours for around the world

(segue music this week by Ellen Rosner)

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