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)
(podcasting from the OTL Studios inside the OTL Bunker, somewhere in Chicago) (broadcasting on the 100-watt party hat radio station WLUW 88.7-FM Chicago) Mike Stephen and Andy Hermann present their very special Outside the Loop RADIO 2008 Year-in-Review program. Outside the Loop RADIO welcomes two distinguished writers to discuss 2008 in news, politics, media, and arts/culture… as well as the reasons to stay optimistic into 2009 in Chicago. Our panelists include… Anna Tarkov, Editor, Daily Daley @ Natasha Julius, Weekend Desk Editor, HAPPY NEW YEAR !! Love, Andy & Mike (segue music this week from Cobalt & the Hired Guns)
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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 the brand new studio in the OTL Bunker, somewhere in Chicago) (broadcasting on the 100-watt don’t-expect-your-street-to-get-snow-plowed radio station WLUW 88.7-FM Chicago) Mike Stephen and Andy Hermann discuss this week’s snowstorm, they catch up on some Chicago political stories, they send out an APB for holiday music, and then they get an update a past OTL story subject. Chicago’s first big snow of this winter; and Mayor Daley is cutting back on the snow plowing Mick Dumke – writer/editor, Chicago Reader; on non-Blagojevich local news, including… Chicago Public Schools CEO Arne Duncan is named Education Secretary under President Obama, the city is buying Michael Reese Hospital to turn into the Olympic Village, and the never-ending Wrigley Field deal OTL Holiday Show next week; SEND US LOCAL HOLIDAY MUSIC, WOULD YA ?! Nell Taylor – co-founder, Chicago Underground Library; a follow-up on a segment from OTL #24, and the library’s new digs (segue music this week from Dave Specter)
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