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 yummy-yummy-yummy-I’ve-got-food-in-my-tummy radio station WLUW 88.7-FM Chicago)

OTL #128 on-location: Jay’s Beef

Mike Stephen and Andy Hermann present a special food-themed show — featuring topics including Italian beef sandwiches, a new local website advocating sustainable, and organic foods, and finding the best burgers in Chicago.

Ed Zotti – editor/confidant/personal trainer to Cecil Adams, The Straight Dope;
on the Straight Dope Chicago’s look at the classic Italian beef sandwich

Michael Morowitz – editor-in-chief, The Local Beet;
on eating locally-grown, sustainable and organic foods

Nat Grotte – co-creator, Chicago Burger Project;
on locating and consuming the best burgers in the city

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other online Chicago food resources mentioned in this show…

LTHForum.com – the Chicago-based culinary chat site

Chicago Bites – food podcast by Bridget Houlihan & Tammy Green

(also hear them as guests on OTL’s 2nd Anniversary Party show !!)

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OTL #128 segue music provided by The Hood Internet …

 

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(podcasting from the OTL Bunker, somewhere in Chicago)

(broadcasting on the I-think-I’ll-throw-my-hat-into-the-Fifth-Congressional-District-race-ring radio station WLUW 88.7-FM Chicago)

Mike Stephen and Andy Hermann talk about pedestrian deaths in Chicago, they discuss the Fifth Congressional District race, they learn how to track a local bar hero, and then they hear about the Chicago Olympic debate.

OTL Public Service Announcement;
pedestrian deaths in Chicago are up despite safety measures

Ben Joravsky – staff writer, Chicago Reader;
on the “The Race to Replace Rahm” — this week’s cover story on the Fifth Congressional District race in Illinois

Clint McMahon – founder, Tamale Guy Tracker;
using technology to celebrate a local Chicago bar hero

Steve Frayne – A Balanced Discussion, hosted at Chicago2016.com;
on discussion about the pros and cons of the Olympic Games potentially in Chicago

(segue music this week from Leslie Hunt)

 

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(podcasting from the OTL Bunker, somewhere in Chicago)

(broadcasting on the 100-watt in vino veritas radio station WLUW 88.7-FM Chicago)

Mike Stephen and Andy Hermann talk marriage, they learn about the politics of wine, they discuss an online resource featuring info on elected representatives in Chicago, and then they chat about the state of local community journalism.

Mike realizes that he’s really getting married;
he’s registered and is even taking religious classes to make it all official

Gretchen Neuman – spokesperson, Illinois Wine Consumers Coalition;
on the passage of HB 429 into law, and what it means for wine enthusiasts in Illinois

Brad Flora – founder, The Windy Citizen;
on learning more about your elected officials at RepSheet

Helen Karakoudas – managing editor, Wednesday Journal and Chicago Journal;
on National Buy a Newspaper Day, and the current state of local community journalism

(segue music this week from Sars Flannery)

 

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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 the brand new OTL Studios in the OTL Bunker, somewhere in Chicago)

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

Mike Stephen and Andy Hermann talk caffeine, they learn about the other side of the Wilson Yard controversy, they catch up with a car-free Chicagoan in the winter, and then they hear a local performer recite something from her past.

Chicago (and OTL) is well-caffeinated!
Andy enjoys more coffee, more often, than Mike

Marc Kaplan – Northside Action for Justice;
presenting another side of the Wilson Yard debate (update from OTL #112)

Joe Marinaro – automobile-free Chicagoan;
with an update from OTL #92, and how he’s getting along on his bike this winter

Lori Goldenhersh – local performer;
on her encore recitation of something embarrassing from her past,
as part of the Mortified live experience in Chicago

(segue music this week from Waiflike)

 

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THE SECOND IN THE OTL NEIGHBORHOOD SERIES…
[find the first episode of our series here]

(podcasting from the studios in the OTL Bunker, somewhere in Chicago, and on-location in Bucktown)

(broadcasting on the 100-watt goats-head-soup radio station WLUW 88.7-FM Chicago)

Mike Stephen and Andy Hermann present a Bucktown themed show — featuring talk about the history and the features of the neighborhood, a brief historical look at a local tavern, and an interview with the Alderman of Chicago’s 32nd Ward.

Jill Jaracz – editor, Not for Tourists Guide to Chicago 2009;
on some of the history of Bucktown, and how it is today

OTL at Lottie’s Pub;
on the questionable history of a Bucktown tavern

Scott Waguespack – Alderman, 32nd Ward;
on his ward, Bucktown, and his relationship with Mayor Daley

(segue music this week from Daemon Familiar)

 

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WE’RE PLAYING DJ SOON – SEND US YOUR LOCAL HOLIDAY MUSIC !!

(podcasting “from” out in back of the Museum of Science and Industry)

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

Mike Stephen and Andy Hermann geek out, they learn about a controversial parking meter deal in Chicago, Mike gets back at Andy for making fun of him last week, and then they talk with a local writer about Battlestar Galactica.

OTL Geeks Out;
Mike loves all-things sci-fi

The Parking Ticket Geek – founder, TheExpiredMeter.com;
on selling the city’s parking meters, and the latest boot issues

Mike Strikes Back;
regarding Andy’s sketchy math from OTL #115

Joe Steiff – Associate Chair, Film and Video Department @ Columbia College;
co-editor, Battlestar Galactica and Philosophy: Mission Accomplished or Mission Frakked Up?

(segue music this week from Veterans)

 

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(podcasting “from” out in back of the Chicago Brauhaus in Lincoln Square)

(broadcasting on the 100-watt yes-we-can radio station WLUW 88.7-FM Chicago)

Mike Stephen and Andy Hermann look at local politics and missed connections due to President-elect Obama, they discuss parking issues in Chicago, they learn about a beer fest, and then they follow up on pollution in our local waterways.

closer-to-home stories due to President-elect Barack Obama;
Cook County Commissioner Mike Quigley’s words from OTL #105,
Chicago Craigslist “missed connections” ads from the Grant Park rally

The Parking Ticket Geek – man behind the curtain, TheExpiredMeter;
on parking near the Obama rally, and other automotive issues in Chicago

Jeff Sparrow – board member, Illinois Craft Brewers Guild;
on The Sixth Annual Festival of Wood and Barrel Aged Beer

Katie Coleman – development associate, Environmental Law & Policy Center;
on falling into the Chicago River, her story featured at the Chi-Town Daily News, and her response to OTL #109

(segue music this week from MacGuffin)

 

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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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