Outside the Loop RADIO

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

(broadcasting on the “cooking crawfish that are speared by a long sword while squirrels look on” radio station WLUW-FM (88.7) Chicago)

Mike Stephen goes on-location to play with swords, checks out the Chicago wildlife with Project Squirrel, and learns about the art of cooking crawfish here in the city.

Greg Mele - Co-founder of the Chicago Swordplay Guild

Greg tells us about preserving the art of European swordplay and shows Mike a few moves.

Steve Sullivan – Principal Investigator for Project Squirrel.

Steve tells us what we can learn from our local squirrel population and how we can be citizen scientists.

Danny Beck – Owner of Toons Bar and Grill in Lakeview

The 10th Annual Toons Crawfish Boil is happening this weekend.  We get a preview of the Boil and learn about the art of cooking crawfish.

OTL #139 local music provided by Charlie Love…

 

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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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(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 unlympic radio station WLUW 88.7-FM Chicago)

Mike Stephen and Andy Hermann hate dibs, they hear about the Unlympics movement in Chicago, they discuss the passion that Uptown residents have for their neighborhood, and then they learn about an environmental event in a local suburb.

OTL hates “dibs” in Chicago;
just because you dig your car out of the snow doesn’t mean you should hold the space

Anne Elizabeth Moore – secretary of the Unlympics organizing board;
on questioning the idea of bringing the 2016 Olympic Games to Chicago

Uptown residents are passionate about their neighborhood;
activity and comments run hot at the Uptown Update blog (in reaction to OTL #121)

Michael Belsky – Mayor, Highland Park;
on Environment Illinois’ “Clean Energy, Bright Future: Rebuilding America through Green Infrastructure” event last week

(segue music this week from KICKBUSH)

 

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HO HO HO !!

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

(broadcasting on the 100-watt full-of-holiday-cheer-and-too-much-eggnog radio station WLUW 88.7-FM Chicago)

Mike Stephen and Andy Hermann play DJ with some local Christmas music, and they talk with a member of the Chicago Polar Bear Club about their dip in Lake Michigan on New Year’s Day. HAPPY HOLIDAYS !!

OTL plays DJ;
featuring local Christmas music!
andthe return of Stephen in the Evenin’ !!

Allan Doeksen – Chicago Polar Bear Club;
on jumping into Lake Michigan on New Year’s Day

Music credits…
“Merry Christmas Will Do” by Material Issue
“But That’s Just Me (Song for the Holidays)” by Oh My God
“Ghost of Christmas Palsy” by Detholz
“Silent Night” by Detagoh

 

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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” in the alley behind Harry Caray’s in Wrigleyville)

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

Mike Stephen and Andy Hermann discuss an old cheesy bar in Wrigleyville, they take a look at sex trafficking in the city, they run through some gay bars around town, and then they talk about a book highlighting Cubs fans.

OTL Bar Report (part 1);
Mike’s experiences at the now-closed Hi-Tops in Wrigleyville

Rachel Durchslag – director, The Chicago Alliance Against Sexual Exploitation (CAASE);
on sex trafficking in Chicago

OTL Bar Report (part 2);
Chicago makes Logo’s list of The 50 Best Gay Bars in America?

Will Byington – photographer;
on his book We Are Cubs Fans

(segue music this week from Rock Star Club)

 

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(podcasting “from” on Pratt Beach in Rogers Park)

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

Mike Stephen and Andy Hermann talk dodgeball and foursquare, and then they conduct a roundtable discussion about the current state of Chicago.

OTL Sports;
the Aberdeen Street Dodgeball Ninjas‘ 2008 Summer Tournament,
but Mike prefers hopscotch and four square

“Is Chicago experiencing a golden age?”
w/ Brad Flora – publisher / founder, The Windy Citizen
& John Maki – multimedia producer / contributor, The Windy Citizen

(segue music this week from Scale Model)

 

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(podcasting “from” just outside of the Park West in Lincoln Park)

(broadcasting on the 100-watt best ‘L’ station there is radio station WLUW 88.7-FM Chicago)

Mike Stephen and Andy Hermann discover the coolest new street coming soon to Chicago, they chat about the best and worst CTA stations, they talk with a member of a fantastic cover band, and then they learn about open water swimming.

OTL Newsroom Update;
honoring the great Pat Sajak with an honorary street in Chicago

Mary Wisniewski - transportation reporter, Chicago Sun-Times;
on the “Best and worst of the ‘L’, subway stops“

Matt Spiegel – founding member, Tributosaurus;
on the hardest working cover band in the land… now also in L.A.

Steve Hernan – founder, OpenWaterChicago.com;
on the benefits and fun of open water swimming in Lake Michigan

Vote OTL Radio for best podcast at the Reader’s “Best of Chicago” !!
get your vote in NOW (by Mon, May 19)…
and please finalize your ballot to submit it

(segue music this week from Tributosaurus)

 

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