TO HEAR THE SHOW, PRESS THE “PLAY” BUTTON AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS POST… (podcasting from the studios in the OTL Bunker, somewhere in Chicago) (broadcasting on the “let’s not fight” radio station WLUW-FM (88.7) Chicago) Mike Stephen talks to the creator of Chicago’s Write Club, meets the local couple that airs their arguments on Twitter, and talks theater with a producer at the Chicago Commercial Collective. Ian Belknap– Overlord of Write Club We get the lowdown about this fun local competitive reading series at The Hideout and at SPACE in Evanston. Claire Meyer and Alan Linic– Creators of the We Fought About Twitter feed We learn why this couple from Chicago created a Twitter feed that displays the causes of their fights. Brian Loevner– Producer at the Chicago Commercial Collective This group helps out small and non-profit theaters in Chicago by providing them resources to continue their great work. We learn all about it. OTL #364 local music provided by Pamphleteers…
TO HEAR THE SHOW, PRESS THE “PLAY” BUTTON AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS POST… (podcasting from the studios in the OTL Bunker, somewhere in Chicago) (broadcasting on the “watch where you idle your car” radio station WLUW-FM (88.7) Chicago) Mike Stephen talks to the director of a film about the culture of violence in Chicago, shares his downtown parking woes, and checks in with a family that isn’t purchasing anything in 2013. Will Robson-Scott– Director of Chi Raq We discuss this documentary on the culture of violence in some of Chicago’s poorest neighborhoods. A bogus parking ticket– Mike tells the story of how his dad received a parking ticket while Mike was idling the car, waiting to pick him up. Friend of OTL, The Parking Ticket Geek, recently featured Mike’s story in a column. OTL Host Mike Stephen with a bogus ticket. Photo courtesy of dnainfo.com. Joe Basilone– Co-owner of Thrift & Thrive resale shop Could you go a whole year without buying anything? That’s what Joe and his family are attempting in 2013. We check in with him once again to see how it’s going. OTL #362 local music provided by Speck Mountain…
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TO HEAR THE SHOW, PRESS THE “PLAY” BUTTON AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS POST… (podcasting from the studios in the OTL Bunker, somewhere in Chicago) (broadcasting on the “fully-geeked for parking in Chicago” radio station WLUW-FM (88.7) Chicago) Mike Stephen talks to Will Guzzardi about running for IL State Rep once again, learns about the Goose and Fox Pop-Up Supper Club, and checks in with the Parking Ticket Geek about speed cameras and much more. Will Guzzardi– Candidate for the Democratic nomination for IL State Representative (39th) A couple years ago Will ran for this position and came up just 125 votes short. He’s back at it again and we find out where he stands on statewide and local issues. Greg Combs– Chef and proprietor of Goose & Fox We hear about this local pop-up supper club that prides itself on excellent food as well as a down-to-earth atmosphere. The Parking Ticket Geek– Blogger at TheExpiredMeter.com The Geek discusses red light cameras, city sticker violations, and much more. OTL #360 local music provided by Project Film…
Posted 13 years ago Tagged Chicago blog Chicago Food Chicago media Chicago Podcast Chicago politics Chicago Radio Mike Stephen Outside the Loop Radio Parking Ticket Geek
TO HEAR THE SHOW, PRESS THE “PLAY” BUTTON AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS POST… (podcasting from the studios in the OTL Bunker, somewhere in Chicago) (broadcasting on the “straight razor shave” radio station WLUW-FM (88.7) Chicago) Mike Stephen vists Joe’s Barbershop in Logan Square, learns about Streetsblog Chicago, and previews the Chicago Writers Conference. Joe Caccavella Jr.– Barber at Joe’s Barbershop Located at 2641 W. Fullerton, this historic barbershop has been serving the community since 1968. We go inside this Chicago gem. John Greenfield– Editor of Streetsblog Chicago This new blog focuses on local sustainable transportation issues. We learn about this site and discuss the proposed Chicago bus rapid transit system. Mare Swallow– Founder of the Chicago Writers Conference This upcoming conference is a great resource for local writers or anyone who aspires to be an author. We chat about what’s new at this year’s conference. OTL #358 local music provided by Rabble Rabble…
Posted 13 years ago Tagged Chicago art Chicago blog Chicago Business Chicago History Chicago media Chicago Podcast Chicago Radio Chicago transportation Mike Stephen Outside the Loop Radio WLUW