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 “looking to record your Holiday song” radio station WLUW-FM (88.7) Chicago) Mike Stephen wants to record your Holiday music, talks to the Green Party candidate for State Rep in the 39th district about his recent campaign, learns about the upcoming AREA Chicago auction, and discusses the Roscoe Village econmy with a local business owner. Attention Local Musicians: OTL Wants to Record Your Holiday Songs!— Once again, OTL will feature local Holiday tunes on the December 23 show! This year, however, host Mike Stephen will record YOUR music for airplay! E-mail Mike at mike@outsidetheloopradio.com to set up a time and day to record your songs! NOTE: These must be ACOUSTIC tunes and must be able to be recorded with four microphones or less. Record with OTL! Jeremy Karpen— Former Green Party Candidate for IL State Rep (39th District) Jeremy ended up losing the election, but he reflects on the future of the Green Party in IL and what kind of representation his community of Logan Square needs in the future. Rachel Wallis — Finance Coordinator for AREA Chicago AREA Chicago is a bi-annual magazine and a series of local community events. They are holding a very unique benefit auction this Saturday, December 4th, called “Wants and Needs.” We find out more about AREA Chicago and the auction this week. Jenna Zaffino— Owner/Director of […]
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 “vote for OTL” radio station WLUW-FM (88.7) Chicago) Mike Stephen visits the Heartland Cafe to get the latest on its financial future, reminds all of us to vote for OTL for best podcast in Chicago, and reports from the set of the new locally-produced movie, Trubadeaux. Michael James and Katy Hogan— Co-Founders and Co-Owners of the Heartland Cafe This Rogers Park community institution recently went through some difficult financial times. We get an update on the state of the Heartland and learn about the public’s outpouring of support. Mike Stephen, Katy Hogan, and Michael James at the Heartland Cafe Vote for Outside the Loop!— NewCity magazine is running their Best of Chicago 2010 poll right now. You’d be oh-so-awesome if you wrote in Outside the Loop for “Best Local Podcast!” REMEMBER: you must vote for at least TEN categories for your ballot to count! Thanks for your support! Jay Sukow and John Berka— Co-Writers and Producers of Trubadeaux This week Jay and John were part of the cast and crew shooting this movie all about life and craziness in a high-end Chicago restaurant. We get a behind the scenes peek into the making of the film. Oh, and OTL host Mike Stephen plays a sleezy Chicago alderman! From L to R: Cynthia Kolb as the Alderman’s Wife, Mike as Ald. Ed Meritos, […]
Posted 16 years ago Tagged Chicago blog Chicago film Chicago media Chicago Radio Mike Stephen Outside the Loop Radio Trubadeaux 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 “gaztro” radio station WLUW-FM (88.7) Chicago) Mike Stephen pays a visit to the Gaztro-Wagon, jumps behind the OTL News Desk to give us an update on some local stories, and discusses a new website dedicated to in-depth coverage of Chicago politics. Matt Maroni— Chef and Owner of the Gaztro-Wagon We go inside the popular Chicago food truck to find out how it got started, why people dig it, and the future of the local food truck movement. The Gaztro-Wagon Parked at Division and Ashland The OTL News Desk Update— Mike Stephen dons his anchorman blazer and mustache to bring us updates on some past OTL stories and other local happenings. Mike Fourcher— Business Manager for Early and Often This new site provides in-depth coverage of Chicago politics. We find out how it came to be and why it’s all the buzz right now. OTL #214 local music provided by Lionlimb..
Posted 16 years ago Tagged Chicago blog Chicago Food Chicago media 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 “marathon” radio station WLUW-FM (88.7) Chicago) Mike Stephen talks to a Chicago Marathoner, discusses the future of Chicago’s recycling program, learns about the push for an ad network for local bloggers, and previews the Bucktown Apple Pie Contest. Erik Nybo— Participant in the 2010 Chicago Marathon What better way to spend your Sunday than to run 26.2 miles? We find out why Erik is competing in his third Chicago Marathon. Nybo Going For the Gold Mike Nowak— President of the Chicago Recycling Coalition, Host of The Mike Nowak Show on WCPT-AM (820) Every “green” city needs a quality recycling program. How does Chicago’s stack up to the competition? We discuss this and other recycling issues. Mike Doyle— Scribe at Chicago Carless Patrick Boylan— Editor and Publisher of the Welles Park Bulldog Both Mike and Patrick are working on an idea to create an ad network for local bloggers. We learn about their efforts this week. Shaunagh O’Connor and Martha Ring— Co-Founders of the Bucktown Apple Pie Contest We get a preview of the sixth annual contest happening in Holstein Park this weekend. OTL #211 local music provided by Sirs…
Posted 16 years ago Tagged Chicago blog Chicago media Chicago Radio Chicago recycling Mike Nowak Mike Stephen Outside the Loop Radio WLUW