Outside the Loop RADIO

HAPPY LEAP DAY !!

(podcasting “from” on the corner of Madison and Wabash in Jewelers Row)

(broadcasting on the 100-watt architecturally sound yet well-krausened radio station WLUW 88.7-FM Chicago)

Mike Stephen and a cranky Andy Hermann read through some news updates, they talk about architecture and preservation in Chicago, they get the scoop on the Chiditarod, and then they learn about craft brewing delicious delicious beer.

Updates from the OTL Newsroom;
Andy is cranky and sick (of Mike),
Mayor Daley on the Great Lakes,
Illinois smoking ban violations

Gregory Dreicer – Vice President of Exhibitions and Programs, Chicago Architecture Foundation;
on architecture and preservation in Chicago

Jake Reimer – organizer (one of many), Chiditarod;
on racing shopping carts for charity

Jeff Sparrow – board member, Chicago Beer Society;
on craft brewing and Night of the Living Ales IV

(segue music this week from Van Ghost)

 

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(podcasting “from” Fishhook Pier near Montrose Beach)

(broadcasting on the 100-watt clear water radio station WLUW 88.7-FM Chicago)

Mike Stephen and Andy Hermann discuss last week’s Wilco shows at the Riviera and Wincentennial at the Old Town School, they learn about the Great Lakes Compact, and then it’s an OTL first — a segment on the state of shopping in Chicago.

OTL’s Week in Music;
Andy and every music geek in Chicago saw Wilco this week,
Mike celebrated the Wincentennial at the Old Town School of Folk Music

Joel Brammeier – Vice President for Policy, Alliance for the Great Lakes;
on the Great Lakes-St. Lawrence River Basin Water Resources Compact

Heather Kenny – freelance fashion/shopping writer and stylist;
on the state of shopping and independent boutiques in Chicago

(segue music this week from Wilco)

 

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(podcasting “from” Mike’s girlfriend’s bedroom)

(broadcasting on the 100-watt museum of radio love WLUW 88.7-FM Chicago)

Mike Stephen and Andy Hermann present a Valentine’s themed show with a chat on human sexuality (oh my!), with a phone call to sex columnist Dan Savage (a hot man!), and then with a look into Chicago history through postcards (so sexy!).

Valentine’s Day housekeeping;
Mike publicly “denies” his love for NKOTB,
Andy gives Mike a thoughtful holiday gift

Searah Deysach – owner, Early to Bed;
on human sexuality, and why we could all use some help

calling the Savage Love Podcast (again);
tracking down Dan Savage for our as-yet-unnamed OTL podcast feature

Neil Jan Gale – director, The Chicago Postcard Museum;
on tracing our history through postcards and notes

(segue music this week from Pegboy)

 

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(podcasting “from” right outside of Toons Bar & Grill on Southport)

(broadcasting on the 100-watt dome-encased radio station WLUW 88.7-FM Chicago)

Mike Stephen and Andy Hermann discuss new OTL web stuff, they get the scoop on developers and Chicago aldermen, they talk about a plastic shopping bag recycling proposal, and then they learn about building a dome over the city.

new OTL web stuff;
if this picture of Mike with Tom Jackson isn’t enough for you, then check out the OTL MySpace page for more Mardi Gras photos!

Jay Stewart – executive director, Better Government Association;
on the Chicago Tribune’s “Neighborhoods for Sale” investigation

Mike Nowak – vice president, Chicago Recycling Coalition;
on the plastic shopping bag recycling proposal

Andrew Mason – founder, The Point;
on his Chicago Winter Dome campaign

(segue music this week from Pete Berwick)

 

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(podcasting “from” right out in front of Tom Jackson’s house)

(broadcasting on the 100-watt Chicago Bourbon Street WLUW 88.7-FM Chicago)

Mike Stephen and Andy Hermann talk about the latest OTL fans and American Gladiator tryouts, they discuss the state of journalism in Chicago, and then they get the scoop on the origins of Mardi Gras.

OTL Housekeeping;
Sybaris fans flocking to Outside the Loop RADIO,
trying out for season 2 of American Gladiators

Thom Clarke – president & co-founder, Community Media Workshop;
on the state of journalism in Chicago

Tom Jackson – “New Orleans Music Hour” host, WLUW;
on The Mystick Krewe of Laff and the origins and traditions of Mardi Gras

(segue music this week from the BS Brass Band)

 

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