Outside the Loop RADIO

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

(broadcasting on the “at your service” radio station WLUW-FM (88.7) Chicago)

Mike Stephen jumps behind the OTL News Desk, chats with local musician, Trakan, reflects on last week’s parking-themed show, and talks to the author of the At Your Service blog.

The OTL News Desk -

The Sears Tower changed it’s name yesterday.  Mike shares a spin on the new name.

Trakan - Local musician and community activist

Trakan is a local rocker who is involved in the community.  In addition to his music you can also check out the cool map making he does for neighborhoods here.

OTL Parking Reflections -

Mike gives some of his thoughts on the parking-themed edition of the show that aired last week.

“Patti Hunter” – Blogger at the At Your Service blog on BeachwoodReporter.com

Patti writes about her experiences as a server at a local pizza joint  She shares some of her stories this week.

OTL #147 local music provided by Trakan…

 

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

(broadcasting on the goodbye-Andy-Hermann radio station WLUW 88.7-FM Chicago)

Mike Stephen says goodbye to Andy Hermann, they talk about some proposed cuts at the University of Chicago Medical Center, they catch up on a couple past show topics, and then they follow up on a controversy in Grant Park.

OTL show update;
executive producer Andy Hermann makes his last regular appearance on the program

Armand Ryden – medical resident in the medicine training program, University of Chicago Medical Center;
on a signed letter about “Chicago Hospital Doctors Protest Planned Bed Cuts“

OTL updates :

Sheena Spikes (check out OTL #127) is unjustly now out of the running for the Sexiest Vegetarian Next Door 2009 …

…and OTL supporter Shawno (of Hyper Nonsense) weighs in on Andy leaving the show

Peggy Figiel – co-founder, Save Grant Park;
on the ongoing saga of the Children’s Museum possibly relocating to Grant Park
(also hear Peggy in OTL #80)

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OTL #130 segue music provided by Braintree …

 

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Chicago: Out of Sight, Out of Mind

(podcasting from the OTL Bunker, somewhere in Chicago)

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

Mike Stephen and Andy Hermann present a special Chicago: Out of Sight, Out of Mind themed show — featuring preservation issues including Michael Reese Hospital, The Prodigal Son Bar & Grill, and Saint Boniface Church.

Chicago is losing its landmarks;
Mike misses the old Rainbo roller rink in Uptown

Jacob Kaplan, Corinne Aquino, Serhii Chrucky – Forgotten Chicago;
on Michael Reese Hospital and talk of a Chicago Olympic Village

Jason Mathews – bacon enthusiast;
lamenting the loss of The Prodigal Son Bar & Grill

Jonathan Fine – executive director, Preservation Chicago;
on the struggle to save Saint Boniface Church

(segue music this week from The Eli Story)

 

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(podcasting “from” out in back of Holy Name Cathedral)

(broadcasting on the 100-watt marathon-walking-tour-of-Chicago radio station WLUW 88.7-FM Chicago)

Mike Stephen and Andy Hermann discuss religion and politics, they chat with someone running the Chicago Marathon this weekend, and then they go out on location for a walking tour of the city.

Robert Gillian – executive director, Catholic Conference of Illinois;
on religion and politics, and a panel discussion next week at DePaul University

Kathleen Weber – Evanston Township High School coach/teacher;
on running the Chicago Marathon this weekend

Ryan Ver Berkmoes – author and travel expert;
on his book Walking Chicago: 31 Tours of the Windy City’s Classic Bars, Scandalous Sites, Historic Architecture, Dynamic Neighborhoods, and Famous Lakeshore

(segue music this week from The Lawrence Arms)

 

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(podcasting “from” out in back of the Uptown Theatre)

(broadcasting on the 100-watt sold theater of the mind radio station WLUW 88.7-FM Chicago)

Mike Stephen and Andy Hermann discuss 08-08-08, they welcome The Parking Ticket Geek to the SoundProofBooth, they chat a bit about the Grateful Dead, and then they learn about the Uptown Theatre sale.

08-08-08;
apparently today is a big day for weddings

The Parking Ticket Geek – publisher, TheExpiredMeter;
on parking and traffic issues in Chicago

OTL on jam bands;
celebrating Jerry Garcia, and following The Dead

James Cappleman – board president, Uptown Chicago Commission;
on the sale of the landmark Uptown Theatre to Jam Productions

(segue music this week from The Soup)

 

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(podcasting “from” in the middle of Graceland Cemetery)

(broadcasting on the 100-watt lean, mean, and green radio station WLUW 88.7-FM Chicago)

Mike Stephen and Andy Hermann discuss reactions to last week’s show, they learn about clean vehicle technologies, they discover that a past OTL guest has hit the big-time, and then they visit with the premier mask maker in Chicago.

Reactions to OTL #81;
listeners hate the abandoned Pizza Hut, and the Chicago condo boom

John Walton – vice chair, Chicago Area Clean Cities;
on clean fuels and clean vehicle technologies,
and the 2008 Alternative Fuel Vehicle Exposition on this Earth Day

OTL #58 Flashback;
Unmarketable… by Anne Elizabeth Moore… as read by Pam Anderson

Jeff Semmerling – Mad Master Mask Maker, Inside Out Art Studio;
on the preservation of art and culture

(bonus video featuring the mask man)

(segue music this week from The Golden Horse Ranch Square Dance Band)

 

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(podcasting “from” in the parking lot of the abandoned Pizza Hut next to La Pasadita Mexican Restaurant on Division and Ashland)

(broadcasting on the 100-watt civil union WLUW 88.7-FM Chicago)

Mike Stephen and Andy Hermann talk infrastructure in Chicago, they learn about civil unions in Illinois, they discuss an upcoming record fair and award a cheesy FM DJ award, and then they visit an online newspaper covering the city.

Chicago needs some help;
Popular Mechanics names “The 10 Pieces of U.S. Infrastructure We Must Fix Now”

Chris Jessup - organizer, Civil Unions Illinois;
on House Bill 1826, legislation to extend basic legal protections to committed couples in Illinois

OTL News and DJ Awards;
this weekend is the CHIRP Record Fair and Other Delights,
Mike awards (the legendary) Dick Biondi an “OTL Cheesy FM DJ Award”

Geoff Dougherty – editor, Chi-Town Daily News;
on citizen journalism in Chicago

(segue music this week from the Blue Ribbon Glee Club)

 

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(podcasting “from” in the really pretty garden, right next door to the Art Institute)

(broadcasting on the 100-watt fightin’-the-man radio station WLUW 88.7-FM Chicago)

Mike Stephen and Andy Hermann get updated on the Children’s Museum and Grant Park, they learn about a proposed 49-story building for downtown Evanston, and then they hear all the latest info on the Chicago Independent Radio Project.

OTL is Still Workin’ Hard;
Andy’s flu returns,
Mike’s still worn out from Opening Day

Peggy Figiel - member, Save Grant Park;
on the Children’s Museum trying to move into public land

Bill Smith - publisher/editor, Evanston Now;
on the proposed Fountain Square Tower in downtown Evanston

Jenny Lizak – Vice President, Chicago Independent Radio Project (CHIRP);
on the status of building a low-power FM radio station in Chicago

(segue music this week from Elephant Gun)

 

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(podcasting “from” right outside of the McDonald’s underneath the Loyola Red Line “L” stop)

(broadcasting on the 100-watt Quarter Pounder with Cheese WLUW 88.7-FM Chicago)

Mike Stephen and Andy Hermann discuss the best work places in Chicago, they learn about the latest Cook County Board budget, Mike leaves a threatening voicemale for Andy, and then it’s the first edition of their Zell’s Bells series.

More from the OTL Newsroom;
Chicago’s Best Places to Work,
introducing a new OTL ongoing series

Jack Smith – Loyola U. prof and former D.C. CBS News Bureau Chief;
on the Cook County Board budget, and the highest sales tax in the country

Mike’s voicemale to Andy;
a look into FM radio jocks,
and stirring up a battle between producers

ZELL’S BELLS (part 1)
Jim Peters – Director of Planning, Landmarks Illinois;
on the possible changes to Wrigley Field under Sam Zell’s ownership

(segue music this week from The Northside Southpaws)

 

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