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 “awkward phase” radio station WLUW-FM (88.7) Chicago) Mike Stephen learns about a local business that tracks ingredients on restaurant menus, airs a clip from his 2002 chat with The Doors’ Ray Manzarek, and talks to the founders of a website that celebrates the awkward phase in our lives. Justin Massa – Founder and CEO of Food Genius This local business tracks food data from restaurant menus across the country. We go inside their River North HQ to find out more. Ray Manzarek– The late keyboardist for The Doors Sadly, Ray passed away earlier this week. Mike got a chance to sit down with him in 2002. We hear part of this conversation that covers Ray’s thoughts on the common misconceptions of Jim Morrison, drug use, spirituality, and modern music. Mike and Ray Manzarek in 2002 Claire Meyer and Tyler Gillespe– Co-founders of The Awkward Phase website This local site celebrates the awkward phase in our lives. We get the lowdown from Claire and Tyler. OTL #345 local music provided by Gabe Caruso…
OTL Radio #340- The Pierogi Wagon comes to Chicago, What’s new with Group Mind Films, Chi-Town Clown
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 “yummy pierogi” radio station WLUW-FM (88.7) Chicago) Mike Stephen previews the arrival of The Pierogi Wagon in Chicago, Gets an update about Group Mind Films, and leans about the Chi-Town Clown group. Damian Warzecha– Co-owner of The Pierogi Wagon Coming in May look for The Pierogi Wagon to hit the Chicago streets. We get a preview of the wagon and learn how to contribute through their Kickstarter page. John Berka – Managing partner of Group Mind Films This Chicago-based production company has lots going on, including the release of a film and important philanthropy work in Uganda. We get the lowdown. Dean Evans– Artistic director of Chi-Town Clown Did you know that Chicago has a strong clown community? We learn about this group that encompasses all types of local clown performance. OTL #340 local music provided by Dead Native…
Posted 13 years ago Tagged Chicago blog Chicago Food Chicago media Chicago Podcast Chicago Radio food trucks Mike Stephen Outside the Loop Radio WLUW
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 “connecting Chicago” radio station WLUW-FM (88.7) Chicago) Mike Stephen checks in with a Chicagoan who isn’t purchasing anything for a year, discusses bringing together the Near North Side, and analyzes the number of uncontested elections in Cook Co. Joe Basilone– Co-owner of Thrift & Thrive resale shop Could you go a whole year without buying anything? That’s what Joe and his family are attempting in 2013. We check in with him to see how it’s going so far. Abu Ansari – Content manager of connectnearnorth.org Randall Blakey- Facilitator of the Near North Unity Program The Near North neighborhood has gone through many changes over the years. We learn about efforts to bring that community closer together through local social programs and technology. Patrick McCraney– Investigator at the Better Government Association Recently Patrick wrote this article talking about how Cook County voters aren’t facing many candidate choices in elections. He joins us to explain his analysis. OTL #339 local music provided by The Chandeliers…
Posted 13 years ago Tagged Better Government Association Chicago blog Chicago media Chicago neighborhoods Chicago Podcast Chicago politics Chicago Radio Mike Stephen Outside the Loop Radio WLUW
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 “Green Chicago office” radio station WLUW-FM (88.7) Chicago) Mike Stephen learns about the Chicago Green Office Challenge, previews this week’s “You, Me, Them, Everybody” show, and discusses NewCity Magazine’s Design 50 list. Vanessa Roanhorse– Project Manager, Chicago Green Office Challenge We learn about this ongoing competition that makes Chicago more sustainable by having buildings and tenants engage in friendly competition to reduce environmental impact— and gain recognition along the way. Brandon Wetherbee– Host of the You, Me, Them, Everybody podcast Tonight you can catch a live taping of the YMTE show at the Hungry Brain (2319 W. Belmont). We get a preview of tonight’s event. Brian Hieggelke– Editor and publisher of NewCity Recently NewCity released their Design 50 List. We review this list and find out who influences design in Chicago. OTL #337 local music provided by Sunjacket…
Posted 13 years ago Tagged Brandon Wetherbee Brian Hieggelke Chicago art Chicago blog Chicago Business Chicago comedy Chicago environment Chicago media Chicago Podcast Chicago Radio Mike Stephen New City Outside the Loop Radio WLUW