Outside the Loop RADIO

(podcasting “from” in the alley behind the beergarden of Moody’s Pub)

(broadcasting on the 100-watt voting-is-cool radio station WLUW 88.7-FM Chicago)

Mike Stephen tells Andy Hermann about eating crawfish, they discuss voting in the US, they do their own version of Animal Stories, and then they learn about the status of Chicago’s proposed promoters ordinance.

Mike enjoys crawfish… and beer;
tales of chowing down on those cute little critters

Theresa Amato - founder, Citizen Advocacy Center;
on the “One Person, One Vote? Reinventing Democracy” event this Monday

Animal Stories;
our own take on the legendary radio segment

Paul Natkin – board member, Chicago Music Commission;
on the status of the proposed promoters ordinance

(segue music this week from Bossa Saravah)

 

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(podcasting “from” inside of host Mike Stephen’s apartment)

(broadcasting on the 100-watt special underground wonder bar radio station WLUW 88.7-FM Chicago)

Mike Stephen updates Andy Hermann about his parking woes, they discuss modern-day feminism, and then they learn about a valuable club in the Chicago music scene.

OTL News Updates;
Andy is mesmerized by the rat behind Mike’s apartment
Mike is still seeking for justice for his towed car and $160 fine

Kristin Maun - blog editor, Windy Citizen;
on the women behind Chicago feminism and her blog “The Skirt“

Lonie Walker – owner, Underground Wonder Bar;
on the legacy and the future of her venerable music club
[see the video version at ChicagoJazz.com]

(segue music this week from Farewell Captain)

 

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(podcasting “from” just outside of the Park West in Lincoln Park)

(broadcasting on the 100-watt best ‘L’ station there is radio station WLUW 88.7-FM Chicago)

Mike Stephen and Andy Hermann discover the coolest new street coming soon to Chicago, they chat about the best and worst CTA stations, they talk with a member of a fantastic cover band, and then they learn about open water swimming.

OTL Newsroom Update;
honoring the great Pat Sajak with an honorary street in Chicago

Mary Wisniewski - transportation reporter, Chicago Sun-Times;
on the “Best and worst of the ‘L’, subway stops“

Matt Spiegel – founding member, Tributosaurus;
on the hardest working cover band in the land… now also in L.A.

Steve Hernan – founder, OpenWaterChicago.com;
on the benefits and fun of open water swimming in Lake Michigan

Vote OTL Radio for best podcast at the Reader’s “Best of Chicago” !!
get your vote in NOW (by Mon, May 19)…
and please finalize your ballot to submit it

(segue music this week from Tributosaurus)

 

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(podcasting “from” in a top-secret area just behind the City Council chambers in City Hall)

(broadcasting on the 100-watt aldermanic prerogative radio station WLUW 88.7-FM Chicago)

Mike Stephen and Andy Hermann run through some news updates, they learn about an independent caucus in Chicago’s City Council, they attempt to stuff a “Best of Chicago” ballot box, and then they learn about the 60th anniversary of Israel.

OTL Newsroom Updates;
bidding farewell to Melissa from WLUW’s own Full on Friday,
Mike’s towed-car saga continues and his letter is posted at TheExpiredMeter,
another end of an era — the Spindle in Berwyn came down

Adam Doster - In These Times senior editor, Progress Illinois reporter/blogger;
on “Chicago’s Independent Caucus: A Year Later“

OTL: The Best of Chicago;
vote early and vote often (by May 19!)…
Outside the Loop RADIO for Chicago’s best podcast

Debby Oshri-Pintel – executive director, Hadassah Chicago Chapter;
on celebrating the 60th anniversary of Israel

(segue music this week from Balkans)

 

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So in the tradition of newspapers and magazines across the country, the Chicago Reader is putting together its first-ever “Best of Chicago” issue. We were browsing through many cool categories such as Arts & Architecture, Bars & Clubs, Restaurants, Music, Movies, etc… and happened upon the Media link…

Hey — there’s a space to type in a nomination for the best Chicago podcast. That got us thinking. The OTL Radio broadcasts you’ve come to love started out as a podcast, and we continue to podcast our show every week. We’re not saying… we’re just saying… ya know!

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If you’re so inclined, head on over to the Reader’s site and vote by May 19th! In fact, we’re going to head over there right now and put in a good word for ourselves. And we’ll probably do the same tomorrow and the day after. Vote early and often, and don’t forget to finalize your vote — click on the “final step” link when you’re finished!!

Love,
Andy & Mike
Outside the Loop RADIO
(the hardest working podcast in Chicago)

(podcasting “from” in the Chess Pavilion near North Avenue Beach)

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

Mike Stephen updates Andy Hermann about his letter to Ald. Vi Daley, they discuss the latest in local politics, they learn about a chess team in Chicago, and then they get the scoop on a comedy troupe’s anniversary and television pilot.

Mike still seeks justice;
The Parking Ticket Geek (TheExpiredMeter) offers advice for Mike’s towed-car woes,
still no word back yet from 43rd Ward Ald. Vi Daley’s office

Mick Dumke - political writer, Chicago Reader;
on his recent “Clout City” blog posts about city settlements and blue cart recycling

Sevan Muradian – co-manager, Chicago Blaze;
on joining the US Chess League, and the Illinois Chess Association

Justin Kaufmann – member, Schadenfreude;
on the comedy ensemble’s 10th anniversary and their IL-Informed pilot on WTTW

(segue music this week from Even in Blackouts)

 

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