(podcasting from the studios in the OTL Bunker, somewhere in Chicago) (broadcasting on the “t-shirt friendly” radio station WLUW-FM (88.7) Chicago) Mike Stephen learns about a local T-shirt company that encourages community participation, recalls his experience with a crazy cyclist on Milwaukee Ave., and talks to a local writer who has some cost-saving ideas for the CTA. Reminder to Submit Your Local Holiday Music — We’re looking for Chicago musicians to submit versions of classic Christmas songs or original Holiday tunes. Those songs will be featured on the Christmas show on December 24th! Clint McMahon — Founder of Scared Panda T-shirts The creator of the infamous Tamale Tracker is back with a new venture: T-shirts that encourage community participation. Mike Rolls Tape on a Crazy Cyclist – Check out this guy who performed his “stunt” on Milwaukee Ave. WARNING: The audio on this video is LOUD! Andrew Reilly – Local Writer Andrew has an idea that would save the CTA some money next year. He recently wrote about this for the AV Club Chicago. Andrew Reilly OTL #168 local music provided by The Year After…
(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…
Posted 16 years ago Tagged Chicago blog Chicago Journal Chicago media Chicago Movieoke Chicago Radio Electronic Frontier Foundation Maxwell Street Market Mike Stephen Outside the Loop Radio WLUW
(podcasting from the studios in the OTL Bunker, somewhere in Chicago) (broadcasting on the “everybody in the audience gets a prize” radio station WLUW-FM (88.7) Chicago) Mike Stephen discusses making a living off of local blogging, what it’s like to be in the audience at Oprah, and New City’s Best of Chicago 2009 list. Reminder About the OTL Third Anniversary Party/Show Taping — At Toons Bar and Grill! Come by Toons on Friday, November 20 to catch a live taping of OTL! It’s FREE to get in and we’ll have lots of WLUW and OTL merch to give away! Mick Dumke, writer and editor at the Chicago Reader, and the Parking Ticket Geek are two featured guests on the show. More info to follow! Toons Bar and Grill at 3857 N. Southport Steve Rhodes — Founder of the Beachwood Reporter Making a living off of local blogging is difficult. Steve discusses this and tells us about receiving some some grant money to improve his site. The “O” Experience – The lovely and talented Jenny Stephen drops by the OTL Bunker to give us a behind the scenes account of attending the Oprah show. Jenny and Beth Outside Harpo Studios Brian Hieggelke – Editor and Publisher of New City New City is out with its annual “Best of Chicago” list. Brian gives us the highlights. OTL #164 local music provided by Roxy Swain…
Posted 16 years ago Tagged Beachwood Reporter Chicago blog Chicago media Chicago Radio Mike Stephen New City Outside the Loop Radio Steve Rhodes WLUW
(podcasting from the studios in the OTL Bunker, somewhere in Chicago) (broadcasting on the “O-gasm” radio station WLUW-FM (88.7) Chicago) Mike Stephen introduces the new OTL correspondent, talks about privatization in Chicago and beyond, gets an important Baconfest Chicago update, and learns about the Share Your Soles local charity. Jessica Herman – “The Get” Writer at Time Out Chicago and new OTL Correspondent Everyone meet Jessica. Jessica meet Everyone. Our new correspondent drops by the OTL Bunker to say hi. Look for her stories on the show in the coming weeks! In case you were wondering Jessica isn’t related to Andrew “The Count” Hermann, former OTL Executive Producer. However, their glasses might be related. Mick Dumke – Writer and Editor at the Chicago Reader Privatization of local public assets is all the rage these days. Mick joins us to explain why this is. He also discusses how other cities are looking into privatization and how they’re doing it a bit differently than Chicago. You can read his blog post on this topic here. Seth Zurer — Co-organizer and co-founder of Baconfest Chicago There is an important update about the launch of Baconfest. Seth gives us the fatty details. Mona Purdy – Founder of Share Your Soles This locally-based charity provides shoes around the globe for those who don’t have any. We get the story of the organization from its founder. OTL #155 local music provided by Soft Targets…
Posted 17 years ago Tagged Chicago blog Chicago media Chicago Radio Chicago Reader Jessica Herman Mick Dumke Mike Stephen Mona Purdy Outside the Loop Radio Share Your Soles Time Out Chicago WLUW