Mike Stephen talks with: Chicagoist food editor Anthony Todd about the development of the Chicago Market, a new co-op grocery store that’s coming to Uptown; Chicago Reader staff writer Julia Thiel about why Chicago’s once-promising food truck scene is having a rough time; and Fooditor editor/publisher Michael Gebert about how your potentially favorite new beer gets into Chicago bars. Meanwhile, we discuss how Mike recently spoke at the NISPA (Northern Illinois Scholastic Press Association) high school journalism conference… about how much he loves tacos! This week’s local music is provided by The Bishop’s Daredevil Stunt Club. OTL host Mike Stephen spoke at the 2017 Northern Illinois Scholastic Press Association (NISPA) high school journalism conference about… tacos. Check out the screen behind him. [photo courtesy @EldesAyse] To subscribe to the OTL podcast, please visit our iTunes page or RSS feed.
Mike Stephen talks with: reporter Stephanie Grimoldby about how some Cook County suburbs are not complying with the new minimum wage and sick time requirements; Plastic Crimewave (aka Steve Krakow) about obscure singer/guitarist Johnnie Temple for this week’s “Winter Blues” edition of The Secret History of Chicago Music; and Toons Bar & Grill owner Danny Beck for a preview of the Toons 6th Annual Wing Fling. Meanwhile, we celebrate the best burritos in Chicago! This week’s local music is provided by Black Bolts. OTL host Mike Stephen serves as MC and milk slinger at the 4th Annual Wing Fling at Toons Bar & Grill! [photo circa 2015] To subscribe to the OTL podcast, please visit our iTunes page or RSS feed.
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Mike Stephen talks with: former Chicago Legislative Inspector General Faisal Khan about Project Six, a new independent organization created to provide City Council oversight; Future Firm architects and partners Ann Lui and Craig Reschke about their “Rebel Garages” plan to remake our city alleys into places of commerce and meeting spaces; and Plastic Crimewave (aka Steve Krakow) power poppers Off Broadway for this week’s edition of The Secret History of Chicago Music. Meanwhile, we celebrate the new “towing bill of rights” recently passed by the Chicago City Council. This week’s local music is provided music provided by James Rawson. OTL producer Andy Hermann and host Mike Stephen re-imagine Mike’s East Village rebel garage for a special show taping in 2014. To subscribe to the OTL podcast, please visit our iTunes page or RSS feed.
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Mike Stephen talks with: Chicago Chapter of Veterans for Peace coordinator Arnold Stieber about his organization’s mission to demilitarize the Chicago Public Schools; Howard Brown Health Center site medical director Maya Green about opening its first LGBTQ clinic on the South Side; and Illinois Policy Institute managing editor Hilary Gowins about the latest on the business of food carts in Chicago. Meanwhile, we discuss today’s march against rising rents in Logan Square and the wonders of Brussels sprouts. This week’s local music is provided music provided by Jagged Jaw. OTL host Mike Stephen III passes his love of vegetables along to his son Mike Stephen IV. To subscribe to the OTL podcast, please visit our iTunes page or RSS feed.
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