Mike Stephen talks with: CD Baby CEO Tracy Maddux about the DIY Musician Conference coming to Chicago next weekend; Plastic Crimewave (aka Steve Krakow) about 1980s new wave band the The Arms of Someone New for this week’s edition of The Secret History of Chicago Music; and Thrift & Thrive co-owner Joe Basilone about not buying anything for a year and now dominating Irving Park Road with two more businesses — Perkolator coffee and Sputnik Books & Records. Meanwhile, we discuss how Wrigleyville has changed over recent years and the strict new neighborhood rules during the Cubs’ home playoff games. This week’s local music is provided by The Forest of Love. OTL host Mike Stephen sports his Cubbie blue eyes at Wrigley Field. [circa Summer 2008] To subscribe to the OTL podcast, please visit our iTunes page or RSS feed.
Mike Stephen talks with: Chicago Justice Project executive director Tracy Siska about the new Chicago Police Board Information Center website; Run Chicago creator Darcy Phillips about running each and every block of the city and his 25-mile bike commute; and Plastic Crimewave (aka Steve Krakow) about a 1980s far-out jazz trio consisting of Rich Corpolongo, Doug Lofstrom, and Paul Wertico for this week’s edition of The Secret History of Chicago Music. Meanwhile, we celebrate OTL’s first anniversary on WGN Radio! This week’s local music is provided by Royal Outsiders. Delicious cupcakes mark OTL’s first anniversary on WGN Radio! To subscribe to the OTL podcast, please visit our iTunes page or RSS feed. OTL producer Andy Hermann and host Mike Stephen celebrate one year of shows at WGN Radio!
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Mike Stephen talks with: Taste Talks festival director Will Levitt about the future of food and the future of taste in the Chicago food scene; Working For Beer creator Matt Tanaka about the stories of the men and women who make the local craft beer industry what it is; and Activate! founder and Latent Design owner Katherine Darnstadt about the movement to create pop-up retail spaces across the city. Meanwhile, we announce that OTL no longer crashes the WGN Radio app! This week’s local music is provided by Clip Art. Sniffly OTL host Mike Stephen doesn’t mess around with mere pocket tissue packs. To subscribe to the OTL podcast, please visit our iTunes page or RSS feed.
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Mike Stephen talks with: LAF (Legal Assistance Foundation of Metropolitan Chicago) supervisory attorney Elizabeth Rosenthal about the recent Cabrini-Green rowhouse settlement; My Block, My Hood, My City founder Jahmal Cole about working with underserved youth to break down barriers and explore the character of the city; and Plastic Crimewave (aka Steve Krakow) about horn rock pioneers The Mob for this week’s edition of The Secret History of Chicago Music. This week’s local music is provided by Graham Byrne. OTL host Mike Stephen critiques his on-air performance during the 630am newsbreak. To subscribe to the OTL podcast, please visit our iTunes page or RSS feed.
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