(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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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.
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