(podcasting from the studios in the OTL Bunker, somewhere in Chicago) (broadcasting on the “mobile gardening” radio station WLUW-FM (88.7) Chicago) Mike Stephen loves pens, gets the latest about the Wal-Mart saga in Chicago, discusses the news regarding the CTA Mobile Garden Project, and learns about an arts event that will benefit the victims of the earthquake in Haiti. Angela Caputo — Reporter and Blogger for ProgressIllinois.com There is a new development in the plans to bring another Wal-Mart to Chicago. Angela gives us the story. Check out the article she wrote on this topic here. Joe Baldwin— Local Artist and Creator of The Mobile Garden We check in with Joe since he has some good news about the status of The Mobile Garden. I originally interviewed him about this project in October of last year. You can check out that interview here. Peter Exley — Architect, Co-host of the Pecha Kucha Night Chicago I know, I know. Pecha what? Peter explains what this unique show is all about and how it will benefit the victims of the earthquake in Haiti. OTL #176 local music provided by Kristin Ronne…
(podcasting from the studios in the OTL Bunker, somewhere in Chicago) (broadcasting on the “historic neighborhood” radio station WLUW-FM (88.7) Chicago) Mike Stephen learns about an upcoming local arts project involving the City Council, chats with a former OTL employee about some show press, and brings us the story of the East Village neighborhood’s arrival on the National Register of Historic Places. Jeremy Scheuch — Co-organizer of the Chicago Aldermen Project In an effort to teach Chicago about its elected officials, local artists will create portraits of their aldermen. We get the info on this interesting project. Andrew J. Hermann— Former Executive Producer of Outside the Loop Radio Recently this little radio show got some press in the January edition of the Illinois Entertainer. They didn’t get the picture and the caption correct, though. Is this an evil plot by Andy to take over? We find out! Hey, that’s not Andy Hermann! Scott Rappe — Architect, member of the East Village Association The East Village neighborhood in Chicago was recently named to the National Register of Historic Places. We get some history of this small area of the city and find out why it made the list. OTL #175 local music provided by The Cathy Santonies…
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(podcasting from the studios in the OTL Bunker, somewhere in Chicago) (broadcasting on the “I’m craving a skillet” radio station WLUW-FM (88.7) Chicago) Mike Stephen confirms that Standee’s in Edgewater is closed, talks to journalist Steve Rhodes about his resignation from NBCChicago.com, and learns about local artist Chris Drew’s upcoming legal battle. Standee’s Is Gone — It’s official. Standee’s Diner in Edgewater is closed. Check out this great article by Lorraine Swanson of Lake Effect News about “Standee’s Last Stand.” Steve Rhodes — Journalist and Founder of BeachwoodReporter.com Recently Steve resigned his position as a contributor to NBCChicago.com. Mike caught up with Steve at the Beachwood Inn this week to get the dirty details of what the heck happened. Chris Drew — Local Artist and Executive Director of the Uptown Multicultural Arts Center While Chris was protesting the Peddler’s License Law he was arrested and charged with eavesdropping on police. He now faces a court battle and he gives us the story this week. OTL #172 local music provided by Jane Thatcher…
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(podcasting from the studios in the OTL Bunker, somewhere in Chicago) (broadcasting on the “if you invented podcasting then we invented the Internet” radio station WLUW-FM (88.7) Chicago) Mike Stephen learns about a company that has patented podcasting, discovers Chicago Movieoke and discusses the new management of the Maxwell Street Market. Cindy Cohn — Legal director of the Electronic Frontier Foundation and an attorney on the “Patent-Busting Project” Get this- a company has actually patented podcasting. Cindy gives us the details, what this could mean for podcasters, and how the EFF is fighting this patent. Katy Collins — Creator and host of Chicago Movieoke Sure, you’ve done karaoke in your lifetime but have you ever done movieoke? Micah Maidenberg – Editor at the Chicago Journal The legendary Maxwell Street Market has new management. Micah brings us the story. OTL #167 local music provided by Judson Claiborne…
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