Outside the Loop RADIO

(podcasting “from” right outside of Carol’s Pub, on Clark and Leland)

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

Mike Stephen and Andy Hermann learn about the diversity of neighborhoods in Chicago, and then they talk with a prominent local poet.

Lauren Fischer – research associate, Chaddick Institute for Metropolitan Development at DePaul University;
on “A Keleidoscope of Culture: Measuring the Diversity of Chicago’s Neighborhoods” (PDF)

Kevin Coval – poet;
on poetry in Chicago, his new book Everyday People, and his release party next week

(segue music this week from Bound Stems)

 

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(podcasting “from” on Pratt Beach in Rogers Park)

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

Mike Stephen and Andy Hermann talk dodgeball and foursquare, and then they conduct a roundtable discussion about the current state of Chicago.

OTL Sports;
the Aberdeen Street Dodgeball Ninjas‘ 2008 Summer Tournament,
but Mike prefers hopscotch and four square

“Is Chicago experiencing a golden age?”
w/ Brad Flora – publisher / founder, The Windy Citizen
& John Maki – multimedia producer / contributor, The Windy Citizen

(segue music this week from Scale Model)

 

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(podcasting “from” on the top floor of the Harold Washington Library)

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

Mike Stephen and Andy Hermann discuss high-fives and kayaking on the Chicago River, they learn about a dating for self-proclaimed nerds, they play a round of hipster bingo, and then they chat about the indie boutique scene in the city.

OTL Odds & Ends;
Mike’s fascination with the “high five”,
a video OTL Web Exclusive,
seeking OTL show contributors

(Mike’s stunning Chicago River kayaking video)

Nerds at Heart;
hanging with Julia and Bathsheba at a dating nerdfest

Hipster Bingo;
Andy and Mike warm up their skills for the summer music festival season

Brian Hieggelke – editor & publisher, Boutiqueville;
on the independent boutique scene in Chicago

(segue music this week from Fernando Jones)

 

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HAPPY 4th OF JULY !!

(podcasting “from” on top of the parking garage near the Guitar Center in Lincoln Park)

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

Mike Stephen and Andy Hermann call out for show contributors, they learn about a new community arts space in Evanston, they discuss a couple new video links on the OTL website, and then they talk with the host of The Interview Show.

CASTING: OTL Show Contributors;
Outside the Loop RADIO is seeking people with an interest in radio and/or journalism to cover issues important around their own Chicago communities. Contact us with your ideas and for more info!

Jake Samuels – general manager, Evanston SPACE;
on a new artists’ venue just north of the Chicago border

OTL finds cool local video links;
wasting time controlling the Block 37 cam,
Mike just missed the Cubs/White Sox brawl at US Cellular Field

Mark Bazer – RedEye columnist and host of The Interview Show;
on bringing old-school unscripted talk shows to local taverns

(segue music this week from The Eternals)

 

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