Outside the Loop RADIO

(podcasting live-to-tape from Toons Bar and Grill)

(broadcasting on the “3 is the new 5” radio station WLUW-FM (88.7) Chicago)

Mike Stephen takes OTL on the road to Toons for a celebration of three years of local community broadcasting!

Featuring:

Danny Beck – owner of Toons, BBQ stud

Mike with Danny Beck

Mick Dumke – writer and editor at the Chicago Reader

Mike talks local politics with Mick Dumke

Parking Ticket Geek – THE expert on all things parking related in Chicago

Mike and the Parking Ticket Geek chat about Chicago parking issues

Fausto Fernos – host of the Feast of Fun podcast

Mike with Fausto Fernos, host of the #1 GLBT podcast, Feast of Fun

Jessica Herman – “The Get” writer for Time Out Chicago, OTL contributor

Andrea Newberry – local blogger at forkableblog.com

Mike, Jessica, and Andrea chat about the blog and how to cook sensibly and on the cheap.

Mike, Jessica, and Andrea chat about slow food in fast-paced lives

OTL #166 Anniversary Party credits:
host – Mike Stephen
producer – Jenny Stephen
engineer – Dave “DJ Goldie G” Goldman
t-shirts – Propaganda

OTL #166 Anniversary Show local music provided by DJ Goldie G…

 

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(podcasting from the studios in the OTL Bunker, somewhere in Chicago)

(broadcasting on the “see you at Toons on 11/20” radio station WLUW-FM (88.7) Chicago)

Mike Stephen has a discussion about an important Chicago grammar question, gets nerdy with the co-founder of the Chicago Nerd Social Club, and celebrates three years of Permanent Records.

Reminder About the OTL Third Anniversary Party/Show Taping – At Toons Bar and Grill!

Come by Toons on Friday, November 20 to catch a live taping of OTL!  It’s FREE to get in and we’ll have lots of WLUW and OTL merch to give away!  It all starts at 8:00 p.m.!

Here’s who’s stopping by:

Mick Dumke, writer and editor at the Chicago Reader, the Parking Ticket Geek, THE expert on all things parking related in Chicago , Fausto Fernos, host of the Feast of Fun podcast, and Andrea Newberry, local food blogger at Forkable.  Enjoy live spinning from Chicago’s Own DJ Goldie G.

Toons Bar and Grill at 3857 N. Southport

Ed Zotti – Confidant, Editor, and Personal Trainer to Cecil Adams, author of The Straight Dope column

Since Cecil is too busy to take our call, Ed sheds some light on the age-old Chicago battle of thousands vs. “hunnerts.”

Rachel Baker – Co-Founder of the Chicago Nerd Social Club

Nerds are alive, well, and out in force in Chicago.  Rachel gives us some insight into the nerd culture and fills us in on her very nerdy social club.

Lance Barresi – Co-Owner of Permanent Records

Permanent Records turns three this weekend!  Lance lets us know how the record store survives in this digital age, says why his store isn’t like Championship Vinyl, and previews a three year party at the Hideout on Saturday.

OTL #165 local music provided by I Fight Dragons…

 

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(podcasting from the studios in the OTL Bunker, somewhere in Chicago)

(broadcasting on the “everybody in the audience gets  a prize” radio station WLUW-FM (88.7) Chicago)

Mike Stephen discusses making a living off of local blogging, what it’s like to be in the audience at Oprah, and New City’s Best of Chicago 2009 list.

Reminder About the OTL Third Anniversary Party/Show Taping – At Toons Bar and Grill!

Come by Toons on Friday, November 20 to catch a live taping of OTL!  It’s FREE to get in and we’ll have lots of WLUW and OTL merch to give away!

Mick Dumke, writer and editor at the Chicago Reader, and the Parking Ticket Geek are two featured guests on the show.  More info to follow!

Toons Bar and Grill at 3857 N. Southport

Steve Rhodes – Founder of the Beachwood Reporter

Making a living off of local blogging is difficult.  Steve discusses this and tells us about receiving some some grant money to improve his site.

The “O” Experience -

The lovely and talented Jenny Stephen drops by the OTL Bunker to give us a behind the scenes account of attending the Oprah show.

Jenny and Beth Outside Harpo Studios

Brian Hieggelke – Editor and Publisher of New City

New City is out with its annual “Best of Chicago” list.  Brian gives us the highlights.

OTL #164 local music provided by Roxy Swain…

 

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(podcasting from the studios in the OTL Bunker, somewhere in Chicago)

(broadcasting on the “for the birds” radio station WLUW-FM (88.7) Chicago)

Mike Stephen gets a preview of the 28th Annual Chicago Lesbian and Gay International Film Festival, jumps behind the OTL News Desk for a local news update, and learns about the problem of birds colliding with local buildings.

Reminder About the OTL Third Anniversary Party/Show Taping – At Toons Bar and Grill!

Come by Toons on Friday, November 20 to catch a live taping of OTL!  The guest lineup is coming soon!  Stay tuned!

Toons Bar and Grill at 3857 N. Southport

Brenda Webb – Director of Reeling 2009: The 28th Annual Chicago Lesbian and Gay Film Festival

This week marks the beginning of Reeling 2009- it’s 28th year!  We get a preview on this year’s festival and Brenda discusses why it’s important to our community.

OTL News Desk Update -

From the future of Kiddieland to the disappearance of Blue Cart recycling in Chicago, Mike Stephen has the latest.  We’re also treated to a blast from the past when a former OTL employee checks in.

The OTL News Room

Former Producer Andy Hermann as He Grows a Robust Beard

Annette Prince – Director of the Chicago Bird Collision Monitors

During this migratory season, birds can easily collide into tall buildings in Chicago.  We learn more about this and how it can be avoided.

OTL #163 local music provided by An Aesthetic Anaesthetic…

 

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