http://www.outsidetheloopradio.com/otl Chicago's Almost Above-Ground Audio Magazine Fri, 09 May 2008 19:46:58 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en So in the tradition of newspapers and magazines across the country, the Chicago Reader is putting together its first-ever "Best of Chicago" issue. We were browsing through many cool categories such as Arts & Architecture, Bars & Clubs, Restaurants, Music, Movies, etc... and happened upon the Media link... Hey -- ... http://www.outsidetheloopradio.com/otl/2008/05/06/otl-best-of-chicago/ Outside the Loop RADIO: Chicago's Almost Above-Ground Audio Magazine All about us... Have questions? Broadcasting every Friday @ 6p on WLUW 88.7-FM Chicago, and podcasting right here at OutsideTheLoopRADIO.com. http://www.outsidetheloopradio.com/otl/2006/09/17/about-otl/ (podcasting "from" in a top-secret area just behind the City Council chambers in City Hall) (broadcasting on the 100-watt aldermanic prerogative radio station WLUW 88.7-FM Chicago) Mike Stephen and Andy Hermann run through some news updates, they learn about an independent caucus in Chicago's City Council, they attempt to stuff a "Best ... http://www.outsidetheloopradio.com/otl/2008/05/09/otl-episode-85/ (podcasting "from" in the Chess Pavilion near North Avenue Beach) (broadcasting on the 100-watt checkmate radio station WLUW 88.7-FM Chicago) Mike Stephen updates Andy Hermann about his letter to Ald. Vi Daley, they discuss the latest in local politics, they learn about a chess team in Chicago, and then they get the ... http://www.outsidetheloopradio.com/otl/2008/05/02/otl-episode-84/ (podcasting "from" right outside of the Chicago Impound Lot #6) (broadcasting on the 100-watt got-your-car radio station WLUW 88.7-FM Chicago) It's another transportation themed show as Mike Stephen tells Andy Hermann about his huge head, they discuss the latest CTA issues, Mike seeks justice after having his car towed, and then they ... http://www.outsidetheloopradio.com/otl/2008/04/25/otl-episode-83/ (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 ... http://www.outsidetheloopradio.com/otl/2008/04/18/otl-episode-82/ (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 ... http://www.outsidetheloopradio.com/otl/2008/04/11/otl-episode-81/ (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 ... http://www.outsidetheloopradio.com/otl/2008/04/04/otl-episode-80/ (podcasting "from" on the corner of Fullerton, Damen, and Elston) (broadcasting on the 100-watt caught-you-in-the-act radio station WLUW 88.7-FM Chicago) Mike Stephen and Andy Hermann learn about more red light cameras coming to Chicago, they discuss beards and scruff, they present another edition of Zell's Bells, and then they get the scoop ... http://www.outsidetheloopradio.com/otl/2008/03/28/otl-episode-79/ (podcasting "from" in the parking lot of the Jewel on Broadway and Berwyn) (broadcasting on the 100-watt well-taxed radio station WLUW 88.7-FM Chicago) Mike Stephen compliments Andy Hermann's beard, they discuss how higher sales taxes might affect local retailers, they learn about the controversy behind a public/private partnership, and then they hear ... http://www.outsidetheloopradio.com/otl/2008/03/21/otl-episode-78/