(podcasting from the studios in the OTL Bunker, somewhere in Chicago) (broadcasting on the “late live” radio station WLUW-FM (88.7) Chicago) Mike Stephen crashes a production meeting for a new Second City show, talks to a local journalist who’s leaving Facebook, and gets the skinny on Chicago Art Magazine. Joe Kwaczala, C.J. Toledano, and Andrew Smreker — Part of the creative force behind The Late Live Show at Second City A new show hits Second City on June 26th. We crash a writer’s meeting for this talk show-themed comedy. Anna Tarkov— Freelance journalist who recently quit Facebook We find out why a local freelance journalist would quit Facebook. Fear not, Anna is still available online on Twitter (@AnnaTarkov) and on her blog. Check out her recent article about Sarah Palin’s recent appearance in Rosemont. Karthryn Born — Founder and editor-in-chief of Chicago Art Magazine This network of websites covers the local art scene. We find out how it works and the business model behind this effort. OTL #191 local music provided by The Ton…
(podcasting from the studios in the OTL Bunker, somewhere in Chicago) (broadcasting on the “Chicago Fun” radio station WLUW-FM (88.7) Chicago) Mike Stephen explores the possibility of privatizing Chicago’s water system, talks to the creator of a local podcast, and gets the skinny on the Chicago Fun Club, a social gathering for nudists. Phineas Baxandall — Senior Analyst of Tax and Budget Policy for the U.S. Public Interest Research Group There’s talk that the city will privatize our water system. What will that mean for Chicagoans? We find out this week. Brandon Wetherbee— Host of the You, Me, Them, Everybody Podcast Chicago’s podcast community is growing. We find out the lowdown on this locally-produced show and the live shows recorded at the Hungry Brain in Roscoe Village. Steve — Co-Founder of the Chicago Fun Club Are you a nudist? Then the Chicago Fun Club is for you! It’s a social club where nudists can go to hang out. We get the skinny on the club. OTL #187 local music provided by Julie Meckler…
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(podcasting from the studios in the OTL Bunker, somewhere in Chicago) (broadcasting on the “Chicago glutton” radio station WLUW-FM (88.7) Chicago) Mike Stephen discusses the state of local urban forestry, rehashes the idea of a new state that includes Chicago, and talks food with one of the Chicago Gluttons. Mark Duntemann — Owner of Natural Path Urban Forestry Consultants How is Chicago doing when it comes to the care of trees? We find out! Andy Hermann— Former Outside the Loop Radio Executive Producer, Current Pottery Consultant It seems that Andy heard the conversation between Mike and Ed Zotti last week regarding the idea of creating a new state from the Chicago metro area. He has some thoughts of his own on this topic. Former OTL Producer Andy Hermann John Honkala — Co-Founder of Chicago Gluttons Chicago Gluttons is an awesome local food blog that recently won Time Out Chicago’s Eat Out Award for “Best Indie Restaurant Blog.” We get a profile of the blog and why it’s more than you’re average restaurant review website. The Chicago Gluttons OTL #186 local music provided by Phil Circle…
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OTL: Episode #184- Shadow Chicago Budget, the Etiquette Bitch, the New Indie Film, “American Legacy”
(podcasting from the studios in the OTL Bunker, somewhere in Chicago) (broadcasting on the “always-mindful-of-our-etiquette” radio station WLUW-FM (88.7) Chicago) Mike Stephen discusses the city’s vice-mayor budget, chats about manners in the 21st Century with the Etiquette Bitch, and learns about an indie film that was recently shot and produced in Chicago. Hugh Devlin — Contributing Writer for Lake Effect News Have you ever heard of the Office of the Vice-Mayor in Chicago? Did you know that it receives $100,000 to operate every year? Just how is that money spent? Hugh joins us to discuss his findings. You can read his story here. The Etiquette Bitch— Chicago’s Very Own Ms. Manners She’s trying to bring civility to the 21st Century and she has a blog and podcast. The EB joins us this week. Jay Sukow and John Berka — Authors and Producers of American Legacy Michael Strening, Jr. – Pianist in The SDS Trio, the band that scored the film These three creative guys have a great story about how they brought to life an independently produced film shot here in Chicago. The Cast of American Legacy OTL #184 local music provided by The SDS Trio…
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