(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…
HAPPY NEW YEAR! (podcasting from the studios in the OTL Bunker, somewhere in Chicago) (broadcasting on the “let’s kiss at midnight” radio station WLUW-FM (88.7) Chicago) Mike Stephen chats with Chicago Tribune writer and author Rick Kogan about his new book Sidewalks II and later in the show Mike calls one of his local greasy spoon haunts on the eve of its closing. Rick Kogan — Senior Writer and Columnist for the Chicago Tribune, author of Sidewalks II Legendary journalist Rick Kogan stops by for a conversation about Chicago, his efforts to tell the stories of the everyday Chicagoan, and his view on the future of our city. Betty — Waitress at Standee’s Diner in Edgewater Sadly, this wonderful greasy spoon will be closing its doors for good. Mike calls over to the restaurant to get the skinny from Betty the Waitress. OTL #171 local music provided by JC Brooks & The Uptown Sound…
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(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…
Posted 17 years ago Tagged Andrew Reilly AV Club Chicago Chicago blog Chicago media Chicago Radio Clint McMahon Mike Stephen Outside the Loop Radio WLUW
(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 17 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