OTL: Episode #243- Chi Politics with Mick Dumke, Chicago Craft Beer Week, Local Actor Danny Goldring

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 “craft” radio station WLUW-FM (88.7) Chicago) Mike Stephen chats with the Reader’s Mick Dumke about local politics, previews Chicago Craft Beer Week 2011, and talks to local actor Danny Goldring about working on a movie that was shot in Chicago. Mick Dumke— Senior Writer for the Chicago Reader From our new mayor to analyzing what the Chicago City Council actually does and everything in between, Mick chats about local politics. Mick Dumke Pete Crowley— President of the IL Craft Brewers Guild, Director of Fermentation at the Haymarket Pub May 19th begins Chicago Craft Beer Week 2011.  We get the lowdown on the festivities and discuss Chicago as a craft brewing hub. Danny Goldring — Actor in Chicago Overcoat Local actor Danny Goldring tells us about his latest role as a homicide detective in this movie shot and produced here in Chicago. Danny Goldring in Chicago Overcoat   OTL #243 local music provided by Sleep Out…

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OTL: Episode #242- State Rep. Chris Nybo, Inside Intelligentsia, Chicago Hip Hop Connects

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 “hip to hop” radio station WLUW-FM (88.7) Chicago) Mike Stephen talks to IL state rep Chris Nybo about his work in Springfield, plays a clip from his tour of Intelligentsia Coffee, and learns how the local Hip Hop scene is reconnecting with its members.   Chris Nybo– IL State Representative of the 41st District Rep. Nybo gives us an update on some important legislation he’s been working on as well as his perspective of politics in Springfield. Inside Intelligentsia– We hear a clip from OTL #38 in June of 2007 when Mike Stephen took the OTL Roving Microphone into Intelligentsia Coffee’s Chicago HQ.   Lara Phillips— Founder of Chicago Hip Hop Connects The Chicago Hip Hop community is working to build a more collaborative scene.  We find out how this is happening.   OTL #242 local music provided by Algebro…

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OTL: Episode #241- SlutWalk Chicago, Neo-Futurists Need Local Art, Creator Camp Chicago

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 “creative” radio station WLUW-FM (88.7) Chicago) Mike Stephen talks to the organizers of a march against intolerance called SlutWalk Chicago, learns about the Neo-Futurists call for local art, and discusses creativity with the co-organizer of Creator Camp Chicago.   Jessica Skolnik and Jamie Keiles– Co-Organizers of SlutWalk Chicago We hear from the organizers of this local event that is a march against intolerance and takes place in Daley Plaza on June 4th. Megan Mercier– Neo-Futurist Ensemble Member The Neo-Futurists are putting out the call for local art to be displayed at their theater.  We learn more this week.   Mare Swallow— Co-organizer of Creator Camp Chicago We get the scoop on this upcoming half-day event that’s open to the public and brings together creative people so they can share their advice and knowledge in an intimate setting. OTL #241 local music provided by The Father Costume…

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OTL: Episode #235- Organic School Project, Lakeview Area Master Plan, Local Improv with Tibia Ballerina

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 “organic” radio station WLUW-FM (88.7) Chicago) Mike Stephen learns about the Organic School Project, gets the lowdown on the Lakeview Area Master Plan, and talks to the director of a new local Improv show featuring real stories from Chicagoans. Greg Christian— Founder and Executive Director of the Organic School Project The OSP works to educate children how to grow food and why eating right is important in their lives.  We get the story on the organization this week. Harvest Time at Lowell Elementary in Chicago Heather Way— Executive Director of the Lakeview Chamber of Commerce The residents and businesses of Lakeview provided their input to create a new master plan for that neighborhood’s future.  What is that future?  Tune in to find out! Adam Higgins— Director of Tibia Ballerina at the Chemically Imbalanced Theater We get the lowdown on this new local Improv show featuring Chicagoans’ real stories as Improv inspiration. OTL #235 local music provided by The Ultrasounds…

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