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

(broadcasting on the “mobile gardening” radio station WLUW-FM (88.7) Chicago)

Mike Stephen loves pens, gets the latest about the Wal-Mart saga in Chicago, discusses the news regarding the CTA Mobile Garden Project, and learns about an arts event that will benefit the victims of the earthquake in Haiti.

Angela Caputo – Reporter and Blogger for ProgressIllinois.com

There is a new development in the plans to bring another Wal-Mart to Chicago.  Angela gives us the story.  Check out the article she wrote on this topic here.

Joe Baldwin– Local Artist and Creator of The Mobile Garden

We check in with Joe since he has some good news about the status of The Mobile Garden.  I originally interviewed him about this project in October of last year.  You can check out that interview here.

Peter Exley – Architect, Co-host of the Pecha Kucha Night Chicago

I know, I know.  Pecha what?  Peter explains what this unique show is all about and how it will benefit the victims of the earthquake in Haiti.

OTL #176 local music provided by Kristin Ronne…

 

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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 “self-published” radio station WLUW-FM (88.7) Chicago)

Mike Stephen talks to local activist and writer Anne Elizabeth Moore about her efforts to help Cambodian girls self-publish, learns about the Mobile Garden project on the El, and Jessica Herman talks to a Chicagoan involved in mentoring youth to run the Chicago Marathon.

Anne Elizabeth Moore – Writer and Activist

Anne traveled to Cambodia to help young women in that country create self-published works.  She tells us this amazing story and lets us know if she plans to go back in the future.  Anne blogs about her work in Cambodia at Camb(l)o(g)dia.

Joe Baldwin – Local Artist and Creator of the Mobile Garden

Would you ever think of seeing a garden on the El?  You might see just that very thing come this April!  Joe gives us the latest in his effort to bring more greenery to our public transporation.

Vesna Stelcer – Executive Director of the MGR Foundation

OTL Correspondent Jessica Herman talks to Vesna about the M3 program that connects mentors with Chicago area youth in order to help train them for the Chicago Marathon.

OTL #159 local music provided by Go Time…

 

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

(broadcasting on the hey-take-a-look-at-what-my-beard-can-pick-up radio station WLUW 88.7-FM Chicago)

Mike Stephen and Andy Hermann make an announcement about the show’s future, they learn about a local food co-op, they check in with Lawyer Danny about being a scenester, and then they talk to a Chicagoan with massive facial hair powers.

OTL news alert;
make your voice heard at tomorrow’s Polish Triangle Open House

OTL programming announcement;
this week’s show is executive producer Andy Hermann’s penultimate program

Billy Burdett – president, Dill Pickle Food Co-op;
on an upcoming alternative to big grocery stores

Lawyer Danny – OTL legal counsel and scenester;
on this week’s featured music, and Quennect 4

Eamon Daley – facial hair master
on “Things My Beard Can Lift” for charity

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OTL #130 segue music provided by The Minneapolis Henrys …

 

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HAPPY LEAP DAY !!

(podcasting “from” on the corner of Madison and Wabash in Jewelers Row)

(broadcasting on the 100-watt architecturally sound yet well-krausened radio station WLUW 88.7-FM Chicago)

Mike Stephen and a cranky Andy Hermann read through some news updates, they talk about architecture and preservation in Chicago, they get the scoop on the Chiditarod, and then they learn about craft brewing delicious delicious beer.

Updates from the OTL Newsroom;
Andy is cranky and sick (of Mike),
Mayor Daley on the Great Lakes,
Illinois smoking ban violations

Gregory Dreicer – Vice President of Exhibitions and Programs, Chicago Architecture Foundation;
on architecture and preservation in Chicago

Jake Reimer – organizer (one of many), Chiditarod;
on racing shopping carts for charity

Jeff Sparrow – board member, Chicago Beer Society;
on craft brewing and Night of the Living Ales IV

(segue music this week from Van Ghost)

 

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(podcasting “from” right out in front of Tom Jackson’s house)

(broadcasting on the 100-watt Chicago Bourbon Street WLUW 88.7-FM Chicago)

Mike Stephen and Andy Hermann talk about the latest OTL fans and American Gladiator tryouts, they discuss the state of journalism in Chicago, and then they get the scoop on the origins of Mardi Gras.

OTL Housekeeping;
Sybaris fans flocking to Outside the Loop RADIO,
trying out for season 2 of American Gladiators

Thom Clarke – president & co-founder, Community Media Workshop;
on the state of journalism in Chicago

Tom Jackson – “New Orleans Music Hour” host, WLUW;
on The Mystick Krewe of Laff and the origins and traditions of Mardi Gras

(segue music this week from the BS Brass Band)

 

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(podcasting “from” in front of Eckhart Park, across the street from Ruben’s Unisex)

(broadcasting on the 100-watt ingrown hair WLUW 88.7-FM Chicago)

Mike Stephen and Andy Hermann talk barbershops, they learn about the ongoing saga of the FCC and big media, they get the scoop a unique charity, and then they discuss toxins in Illinois residents’ bodies.

Mike and Andy love barbershops;
props to The Mercury (RIP) and Ruben’s Unisex

Craig Aaron – communications director, FreePress;
on the ongoing saga of the FCC and Big Media

“Stache Gordon” – grower, Mustaches for Kids;
on a unique charity drive for Chicago’s Off the Street Club

Max Muller – environmental advocate, Environment Illinois;
on the Is It In Us? study on toxins in our bodies

(segue music this week from Soft Targets)

 

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(podcasting “from” the Christmas tree lot at Ashland & Wrightwood)

Mike Stephen and Andy Hermann talk about Superman II: The Richard Donner Cut with evil Kryptonian star Non (aka Jack O’Halloran), and then get the lowdown on Mustaches for Kids.

Jack O’Halloran – Non in Superman and Superman II;
on his experiences as the nonspeaking evil Kryptonian

Superman II: The Richard Donner Cut;
our viewing party at Lawyer Danny’s Gold Coast condo

Timothy Sondreal – Mustaches for Kids Chicago founder;
about his unique charity work and mustache growing prowess

 

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