(podcasting “from” right outside of Carol’s Pub, on Clark and Leland) (broadcasting on the 100-watt diverse radio station WLUW 88.7-FM Chicago) Mike Stephen and Andy Hermann learn about the diversity of neighborhoods in Chicago, and then they talk with a prominent local poet. Lauren Fischer – research associate, Chaddick Institute for Metropolitan Development at DePaul University; on “A Keleidoscope of Culture: Measuring the Diversity of Chicago’s Neighborhoods” (PDF) Kevin Coval – poet; on poetry in Chicago, his new book Everyday People, and his release party next week (segue music this week from Bound Stems)
HAPPY 4th OF JULY !! (podcasting “from” on top of the parking garage near the Guitar Center in Lincoln Park) (broadcasting on the 100-watt interview show radio station WLUW 88.7-FM Chicago) Mike Stephen and Andy Hermann call out for show contributors, they learn about a new community arts space in Evanston, they discuss a couple new video links on the OTL website, and then they talk with the host of The Interview Show. CASTING: OTL Show Contributors; Outside the Loop RADIO is seeking people with an interest in radio and/or journalism to cover issues important around their own Chicago communities. Contact us with your ideas and for more info! Jake Samuels – general manager, Evanston SPACE; on a new artists’ venue just north of the Chicago border OTL finds cool local video links; wasting time controlling the Block 37 cam, Mike just missed the Cubs/White Sox brawl at US Cellular Field Mark Bazer – RedEye columnist and host of The Interview Show; on bringing old-school unscripted talk shows to local taverns (segue music this week from The Eternals)
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(podcasting “from” right outside of the Hancock Fabrics on Broadway) (broadcasting on the 100-watt artsy-fartsy radio station WLUW 88.7-FM Chicago) Mike Stephen tells Andy Hermann about a bicycle revival, they highlight another local podcast, they discuss the magnificence of cheesy FM radio, and then they talk about parking and driving issues in Chicago. OTL Housekeeping; Mike loves Tevas and feet, Tour de Fat audio our as-of-yet unnamed feature that highlights a local podcast; with Bad at Sports hosts/producers Richard Holland & Duncan MacKenzie Mike’s trip to cheesy FM radio land; featuring a phone message about Chad West on “The Brew” in Milwaukee The Parking Ticket Geek – mastermind, TheExpiredMeter; checking in about parking and driving issues in the city, and Mike gives up fighting about his towed car fine (segue music this week from Mean Ohio)
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(podcasting “from” in the Chess Pavilion near North Avenue Beach) (broadcasting on the 100-watt checkmate radio station WLUW 88.7-FM Chicago) Mike Stephen updates Andy Hermann about his letter to Ald. Vi Daley, they discuss the latest in local politics, they learn about a chess team in Chicago, and then they get the scoop on a comedy troupe’s anniversary and television pilot. Mike still seeks justice; The Parking Ticket Geek (TheExpiredMeter) offers advice for Mike’s towed-car woes, still no word back yet from 43rd Ward Ald. Vi Daley’s office Mick Dumke – political writer, Chicago Reader; on his recent “Clout City” blog posts about city settlements and blue cart recycling Sevan Muradian – co-manager, Chicago Blaze; on joining the US Chess League, and the Illinois Chess Association Justin Kaufmann – member, Schadenfreude; on the comedy ensemble’s 10th anniversary and their IL-Informed pilot on WTTW (segue music this week from Even in Blackouts)
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