(podcasting from the studios in the OTL Bunker, somewhere in Chicago) (broadcasting on the “science cafe” radio station WLUW-FM (88.7) Chicago) Mike Stephen announces the OTL Third Anniversary Bash, discusses local youth violence, gets yarny while he learns about YarnCon, and talks to his sis about science cafes. IT’S A PARTY! — OTL Turns 3! We’re headed back to Toons Bar and Grill in Lakeview on Friday, November 20th to record an hour-long edition of the show! Come on out to be a part of the live audience! Stay tuned for more updates on the guest lineup and giveaways! Mike and Some OTL Fans at Toons Tracy Siska — Executive Director of the Chicago Justice Project Youth violence is a problem in our city. Tracy joins us to discuss his views on how sometimes the city makes this problem worse. Sara Ware – Co-organizer of YarnCon Coming up this weekend you can get your yarny arts fix at this yarn-centric exhibition at the Pulaski Park Fieldhouse. Mia Stephen — Second Year Grad Student in Biological Sciences at Notre Dame and Co-organizer of the South Bend, IN Science Cafe Mia, Mike’s sister, knows a thing or two about science. She’s helped to organize a Science Cafe- an informal get-together that teaches us how science applies to our daily lives. She gives us the lowdown and where we can go in Chicago for our own Science Cafe. Mikey and Mia a Few Years Back OTL #160 local music provided by Speck Mountain…
(podcasting from the studios in the OTL Bunker, somewhere in Chicago) (broadcasting on the “self-published” radio station WLUW-FM (88.7) Chicago) Mike Stephen talks to local activist and writer Anne Elizabeth Moore about her efforts to help Cambodian girls self-publish, learns about the Mobile Garden project on the El, and Jessica Herman talks to a Chicagoan involved in mentoring youth to run the Chicago Marathon. Anne Elizabeth Moore – Writer and Activist Anne traveled to Cambodia to help young women in that country create self-published works. She tells us this amazing story and lets us know if she plans to go back in the future. Anne blogs about her work in Cambodia at Camb(l)o(g)dia. Joe Baldwin – Local Artist and Creator of the Mobile Garden Would you ever think of seeing a garden on the El? You might see just that very thing come this April! Joe gives us the latest in his effort to bring more greenery to our public transporation. Vesna Stelcer — Executive Director of the MGR Foundation OTL Correspondent Jessica Herman talks to Vesna about the M3 program that connects mentors with Chicago area youth in order to help train them for the Chicago Marathon. OTL #159 local music provided by Go Time…
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(podcasting from the studios in the OTL Bunker, somewhere in Chicago) (broadcasting on the “3 is the new 10” radio station WLUW-FM (88.7) Chicago) Mike Stephen toasts OTL’s three year anniversary, explores the gift of music with Practice With a Purpose, reads some listener e-mail, and gets artsy in Logan Square with Chicago ARTillery. OTL Turns 3 – Mike celebrates in a low-key fashion Outside the Loop Radio turns 3 years old this week! Since Mike had a wedding to help plan this summer we’re planning on a massive OTL anniversary party a later in the year. Stay tuned! Outside the Loop Host Mike Stephen in His Standard Weekday Evening Wear Tymme Windham – Vice President and Volunteer Coordinator for Practice With a Purpose Bill Paige – Volunteer for Practice with a Purpose A local volunteer organization brings the joy of music to nursing homes, churches, and hospitals. We hear the sounds of some good people doing good things for others. The Practice With a Purpose Crew Rocks the Carleton on the Lake Nursing Home in Uptown Tracy Kostenbader and Victor Mantanez — Co-founders of Chicago ARTillery This group, based in Logan Square, is working to transform our relationship to art. We find out how this week. A Piece of Art at Cole’s Bar in Logan Square OTL #157 local music provided by bluemoonrevue…
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(podcasting from the studios in the OTL Bunker, somewhere in Chicago) (broadcasting on the “it’s OK to like Dave Matthews” radio station WLUW-FM (88.7) Chicago) Mike Stephen discusses the city’s interference of small business startups and entrepreneurs, chats with a local writer about whether or not it’s ok to enjoy Dave Matthews, and learns what an Illinois atheist activist is blogging about these days. Beth Milnikel – Director of the Institute for Justice Clinic on Entrepreneurship at the University of Chicago Law School Beth recently wrote an op-ed for the Chicago Tribune arguing that the city stands in the way of small business startups more often than not. We discuss her views on this issue. Steve Heisler – Assistant City Editor for Decider Chicago and Contributor to The AV Club Recently Steve wrote this blog post that raises the question, “Should we still hate Dave Matthews?” Rob Sherman – Blogger at Godless In Chicago at ChicagoNow.com For an atheist’s POV of local politics and other issues, Rob Sherman’s blog is a popular read. He chats with us this week about atheism and the local separation of church and state. OTL #148 local music provided by The Smoking Popes…
Posted 16 years ago Tagged Chicago blog Chicago media Chicago Now Chicago Radio Decider Chicago Elizabeth Milnikel Mike Stephen Outside the Loop Radio Steve Heisler WLUW