Mike Stephen talks with: The Institute of Government and Public Affairs at the University of Illinois professor David Merriman about the Fiscal Futures Project plan for getting Illinois back on the path to financial stability; The Night Ministry advocacy and community affairs manager Tedd Peso about working with the local homeless community and the “Covers for Cover 8” concert benefiting the Response-Ability Pregnant and Parenting Program (RAPPP); and Cocktails for Ding Dongs illustrator Alexandra Ensign about putting together a unique guide to making awesome drinks. Meanwhile, we reminisce about work holiday parties past as we enter the season of office-related debauchery! This week’s local music is provided by Donnie Biggins. Cocktails for Ding Dongs illustrator Alexandra Ensign meets up with OTL host Mike Stephen at Mac’s Wood Fired tavern for a drink. To subscribe to the OTL podcast, please visit our iTunes page or RSS feed.
Mike Stephen talks with: freelance reporter Lee V. Gaines for an update on Cook County’s ruling on what is “fine art” and their pursuit of back taxes from small music venues; Chicago Loot Drop chairman Mike Chuck about “Press START To Drink,” their 7th annual holiday fundraiser for University Of Chicago Medicine Comer Children’s Hospital; and Plastic Crimewave (aka Steve Krakow) about early ’80s ska band Rude Guest for this week’s “The Fall of Punk” edition of The Secret History of Chicago Music. Meanwhile, we play a voicemail from #1 OTL fan Mrs. Stephen… who’s always looking out for her son’s safety! This week’s local music is provided by Gramps The Vamp. OTL host Mike Stephen has his very own nameplate to display in the WGN Radio Showcase Studio. This weekend it’s next to a Cubs W Flag sign! #AndyHermannReflection #FlyTheW To subscribe to the OTL podcast, please visit our iTunes page or RSS feed.
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Mike Stephen talks with: Chicago Gay Hockey Association board members Andrew Sobotka and Brian Hull before a game at Johnny’s IceHouse West; Coding While Black founder and president Dominic M. Liddell about the need for diversity in the tech community; and Plastic Crimewave (aka Steve Krakow) about unclassifiable guitar hero Luther Allison for this week’s “Winter Blues” edition of The Secret History of Chicago Music. Meanwhile, we wonder if Chicago’s plastic bag ban is working. This week’s local music is provided by Glamour Hotline. OTL host Mike Stephen checks out the scene before strapping on his skates with the Chicago Gay Hockey Association. To subscribe to the OTL podcast, please visit our iTunes page or RSS feed.
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Mike Stephen talks with: Chicago Loot Drop chairman Mike Chuck about helping out deserving kids at The University of Chicago Medicine Comer Children’s Hospital; Improvised Star Trek producer/cast member Matt Young about their live show run at iO Chicago; and The Takedown impresario Matt Timms about the upcoming Chicago Mac and Cheeze Takedown at Lincoln Hall. Meanwhile, we play a concerned voicemail from #1 OTL fan Mrs. Stephen! This week’s local music is provided by The Roalde Dahls. Future OTL host Mike Stephen displayed signs of his neediness at a young age. [circa 1990 or 1991] To subscribe to the OTL podcast, please visit our iTunes page or RSS feed.
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