HAPPY NEW YEAR!

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

(broadcasting on the “let’s kiss at midnight” radio station WLUW-FM (88.7) Chicago)

Mike Stephen chats with Chicago Tribune writer and author Rick Kogan about his new book Sidewalks II and later in the show Mike calls one of his local greasy spoon haunts on the eve of its closing.

Rick Kogan – Senior Writer and Columnist for the Chicago Tribune, author of Sidewalks II

Legendary journalist Rick Kogan stops by for a conversation about Chicago, his efforts to tell the stories of the everyday Chicagoan, and his view on the future of our city.

Betty – Waitress at Standee’s Diner in Edgewater

Sadly, this wonderful greasy spoon will be closing its doors for good.  Mike calls over to the restaurant to get the skinny from Betty the Waitress.

OTL #171 local music provided by JC Brooks & The Uptown Sound…

 

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

(broadcasting on the “Santa Claus is the real deal” radio station WLUW-FM (88.7) Chicago)

Mike Stephen plays DJ and spins some Holiday tunes performed by local bands!

Remember kids, you can track Santa using mommy and daddy’s tax $$! – 

NORAD is on high alert…for Santa Claus.  You can track Jolly ‘Ol Saint Nick’s movements on Christmas Eve Night.  Just click here.

Santa Claus’ Magic Explained–

Science takes a crack at uncovering how Santa Claus gets his job done with such consistency.  Here’s the full report.

CHRISTMAS MUSIC!

Go Time- “God Rest Ye Merry Peace Frog”

The Astronomer -”Arrival Departure”

Trakan- “Santa’s Boots”

A Sample Life- “Rockin’ Your Christmas Home”

Merry Christmas From Outside the Loop Radio!

OTL Host Mike Stephen On His Way to Buy a Christmas Tree

 

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

(broadcasting on the “sharing is caring” radio station WLUW-FM (88.7) Chicago)

Mike Stephen wants YOUR local Holiday tunes, discusses a review of the Chicago Police Board, learns about local pinups that help women, and profiles a Humboldt Park charity.

Reminder to Submit Your Local Holiday Music – 

We’re looking for Chicago musicians to submit versions of classic Christmas songs or original Holiday tunes.  Those songs will be featured on the Christmas show on December 24th!

Tracy Siska – Executive Director of the Chicago Justice Project

The CJP recently completed a review of the Chicago Police Board.  Tracy joins us to give us the results of this is study.

Alexis Finch – Founder of TyK- Thought You Knew Us

The folks at TyK have come up with a great way to fight stereotypes of women while helping a good cause:  Pinup calendars!  We get the lowdown on this story.

Dawn Hancock – Executive Director of the Firebelly Foundation

This week we learn about a great charity that’s part of the Firebelly Foundation called Reason to Give.

OTL #169 local music provided by Picture Books…

 

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

(broadcasting on the “t-shirt friendly” radio station WLUW-FM (88.7) Chicago)

Mike Stephen learns about a local T-shirt company that encourages community participation, recalls his experience with a crazy cyclist on Milwaukee Ave., and talks to a local writer who has some cost-saving ideas for the CTA.

Reminder to Submit Your Local Holiday Music – 

We’re looking for Chicago musicians to submit versions of classic Christmas songs or original Holiday tunes.  Those songs will be featured on the Christmas show on December 24th!

Clint McMahon – Founder of Scared Panda T-shirts

The creator of the infamous Tamale Tracker is back with a new venture: T-shirts that encourage community participation.

Mike Rolls Tape on a Crazy Cyclist -

Check out this guy who performed his “stunt” on Milwaukee Ave.

WARNING: The audio on this video is LOUD!

Andrew Reilly – Local Writer

Andrew has an idea that would save the CTA some money next year.  He recently wrote about this for the AV Club Chicago.

Andrew Reilly

OTL #168 local music provided by The Year After…

 

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

(broadcasting on the “if you invented podcasting then we invented the Internet” radio station WLUW-FM (88.7) Chicago)

Mike Stephen learns about a company that has patented podcasting, discovers Chicago Movieoke and discusses the new management of the Maxwell Street Market.

Cindy Cohn – Legal director of the Electronic Frontier Foundation and an attorney on the “Patent-Busting Project”

Get this- a company has actually patented podcasting.  Cindy gives us the details, what this could mean for podcasters, and how the EFF is fighting this patent.

Katy Collins – Creator and host of Chicago Movieoke

Sure, you’ve done karaoke in your lifetime but have you ever done movieoke?

Micah Maidenberg – Editor at the Chicago Journal

The legendary Maxwell Street Market has new management.  Micah brings us the story.

OTL #167 local music provided by Judson Claiborne…

 

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