TO HEAR THE SHOW, PRESS THE “PLAY” BUTTON AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS POST… (broadcasting on the “write this down” radio station WGN-AM 720) Mike Stephen learns about a local charity event that benefits kids at Comer Children’s Hospital, gets a preview of this year’s Chicago Writers Conference, and learns about an under-the-radar contributor to the Chicago Music Scene. Mike Chuck– Chairman of The Chicago Loot Drop This local charity brings together “gamers and nerds” to help the children at University of Chicago Medicine’s Comer Children’s Hospital. We learn about the Shamblers’ Ball taking place on October 27th. Mare Swallow– Founder of The Chicago Writers Conference Patricia Ann McNair– Author and Associate Professor in the Department of Creative Writing of Columbia College Chicago We get a preview of the upcoming conference and discuss Chicagoland’s literary community. Mare Swallow and Patricia Ann McNair talking to Mike Stephen in the WGN Allstate Showcase Studio. The Secret History of Chicago Music– Local music historian and artist Plastic Crimewave (aka: Steve Krakow) profiles Steve Eddington in this week’s Chicago Reader. He gives us the lowdown on Steve’s life, times, and musical contribution to Chicago. The Secret History’s feature on Steve Eddington. OTL #418 local music provided by Old Grand Dad…
TO HEAR THE SHOW, PRESS THE “PLAY” BUTTON AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS POST… (broadcasting on the “do you smell chocolate?” radio station WGN-AM 720) Mike Stephen talks to the creator of the Daily Chicago Chocolate Smell Map, learns about a local group that explores the intersection of religion and science, and talks to the creator of Future Hits– a band that plays educational music for kids. Ian Petchenik– Creator of The Daily Chicago Chocolate Smell Map Have you ever smelled the scent of chocolate as you walk downtown or on the near north and west sides? It’s the Blommer Chocolate Factory hard at work! We learn how you can track that sweet smell on a map. A visual representation of the Blommer Chocolate factory smell. Dr. Rachel Hart Winter– Director of The St. Catherine of Siena Center at Dominican University We learn about the Albertus Magnus Society, a group that explores the intersection of religion and science, and get the lowdown on this year’s speaker series: Sin and Pathology: Theology, Pathology, and the Roots of Violence. Matt Baron and Ben Sutherland– Members of Future Hits This local band performs educational songs for children. Their 3rd annual Halloween show is happening on Saturday, October 18th at 1pm at Schubas. We hear the story of the band and some live music in studio! Matt and Ben of Future Hits perform live in the Allstate Showcase Studio. OTL #417 local music provided by Future Hits…
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TO HEAR THE SHOW, PRESS THE “PLAY” BUTTON AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS POST… (podcasting from the studios in the OTL Bunker, somewhere in Chicago) (broadcasting on the “tacos to the masses” radio station WLUW-FM (88.7) Chicago) Mike Stephen pays a visit to the owner of The Salsa Truck, learns about the Chicago School of Data, and previews Reeling 32: The Chicago LGBT International Film Festival. Dan Salls– Owner of The Salsa Truck We pay a visit to The Salsa Truck HQ (the West Loop restaurant known as The Garage) to hear what Dan has learned during his time as a Chicago food truck owner. Dan O’Neil– Executive Director of Smart Chicago Collaborative The SCC is working on a new project: the Chicago School of Data. This effort seeks to use data to help our everyday lives. We learn about how it all works. Alexandra Ensign– Programming Director of Reeling 32: The Chicago LGBT International Film Festival We get a preview of this incredible film festival now in its 32nd year in Chicago. OTL #414 local music provided by House Sounds…
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TO HEAR THE SHOW, PRESS THE “PLAY” BUTTON AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS POST… (podcasting from the studios in the OTL Bunker, somewhere in Chicago) (broadcasting on the “your Chicago” radio station WLUW-FM (88.7) Chicago) Mike Stephen learns about local violence prevention in Chicago, talks to the president of the Chicago Writers Association, and pays a visit to the HQ of the Your Chicago Podcast. Lori Crowder– Executive Director of the Alliance of Local Service Organizations (ALSO) Violence continues to plague Chicago. ALSO works with at-risk youth and focuses on community solutions to violence issues. We learn about this important work. Tori Collins– President of the Chicago Writers Association The CWA helps to foster community among Chicago’s writers through networking online, in-person, and special events. We get the lowdown on this organization. Arden Joy and Stefania Rudd– Co-hosts of Your Chicago Podcast Mike pays a visit to this fun podcast that features conversations with some very interesting Chicagoans. OTL #413 local music provided by Model Stranger…
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