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 “experimental vegan” radio station WLUW-FM (88.7) Chicago) Mike Stephen talks to a Chicagoan experimenting with being vegan, learns about a website that analyzes every aldermanic candidate’s site, and discusses the work of Project Onward in the Chicago arts community. Danielle Basci— WLUW General Manger, experimenting with being vegan during the month of January Since May of last year, Danielle has been a vegetarian (or the occasional “flexitarian”). Now she’s trying out the vegan approach to life and is chronicling her experience on her personal blog. We find out how it’s going and why she’s doing what she’s doing. Dan O’Neil— Creator of Aldermanicwebsites.com There’s a one-stop shop for everything you’d ever want to know about Chicago political candidates websites. Dan tells us how he created his site and why he finds this topic fascinating. Rob Lentz — Program Director for Project Onward Rob gives us the background of his local organization that supports the creative growth of visual artists with mental or developmental disabilities. OTL #224 local music provided by Soft Targets…
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 “OTL is #1” radio station WLUW-FM (88.7) Chicago) Mike Stephen celebrates the show being selected best podcast in Chicago, discusses the “malling” of the city with Jonathan Fine, plays some audio from a recent Bears tailgate, and reviews NewCity’s Best of Chicago 2010 list with the magazine’s publisher. Outside the Loop and #1 in Chicago!— NewCity selected OTL as the “best local podcast” in Chicago for 2010! We’re all pretty excited! Thanks for checking out Chicago’s almost above-ground audio magazine! Jonathan Fine— Executive Director of Preservation Chicago Recently, Jonathan was part of a debate over the “malling” of Chicago. He explains his view of why bringing large malls into Chicago isn’t a good idea. The Proposed Wrigleyville Development Inside a Bears Tailgate — Host Mike Stephen was at a Chicago Bears tailgate before the game last week…with an audio recorder. We get a brief recap from the sounds of Bears fanatics Kevin, Joe, and Matt. A View of Last Week’s Bears Tailgate Brian Hieggelke— Editor and Publisher of NewCity Brian returns to discuss the annual best of Chicago edition of NewCity. NOTE: Since Brian is an occasional guest on OTL, he recused himself from the “best local podcast” category and gave that assignment to another writer. We’re legit, baby! OTL #221 local music provided by The Rails…
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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 “looking to record your Holiday song” radio station WLUW-FM (88.7) Chicago) Mike Stephen wants to record your Holiday music, talks to the Green Party candidate for State Rep in the 39th district about his recent campaign, learns about the upcoming AREA Chicago auction, and discusses the Roscoe Village econmy with a local business owner. Attention Local Musicians: OTL Wants to Record Your Holiday Songs!— Once again, OTL will feature local Holiday tunes on the December 23 show! This year, however, host Mike Stephen will record YOUR music for airplay! E-mail Mike at mike@outsidetheloopradio.com to set up a time and day to record your songs! NOTE: These must be ACOUSTIC tunes and must be able to be recorded with four microphones or less. Record with OTL! Jeremy Karpen— Former Green Party Candidate for IL State Rep (39th District) Jeremy ended up losing the election, but he reflects on the future of the Green Party in IL and what kind of representation his community of Logan Square needs in the future. Rachel Wallis — Finance Coordinator for AREA Chicago AREA Chicago is a bi-annual magazine and a series of local community events. They are holding a very unique benefit auction this Saturday, December 4th, called “Wants and Needs.” We find out more about AREA Chicago and the auction this week. Jenna Zaffino— Owner/Director of […]
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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 “vote for OTL” radio station WLUW-FM (88.7) Chicago) Mike Stephen visits the Heartland Cafe to get the latest on its financial future, reminds all of us to vote for OTL for best podcast in Chicago, and reports from the set of the new locally-produced movie, Trubadeaux. Michael James and Katy Hogan— Co-Founders and Co-Owners of the Heartland Cafe This Rogers Park community institution recently went through some difficult financial times. We get an update on the state of the Heartland and learn about the public’s outpouring of support. Mike Stephen, Katy Hogan, and Michael James at the Heartland Cafe Vote for Outside the Loop!— NewCity magazine is running their Best of Chicago 2010 poll right now. You’d be oh-so-awesome if you wrote in Outside the Loop for “Best Local Podcast!” REMEMBER: you must vote for at least TEN categories for your ballot to count! Thanks for your support! Jay Sukow and John Berka— Co-Writers and Producers of Trubadeaux This week Jay and John were part of the cast and crew shooting this movie all about life and craziness in a high-end Chicago restaurant. We get a behind the scenes peek into the making of the film. Oh, and OTL host Mike Stephen plays a sleezy Chicago alderman! From L to R: Cynthia Kolb as the Alderman’s Wife, Mike as Ald. Ed Meritos, […]
Posted 16 years ago Tagged Chicago blog Chicago film Chicago media Chicago Radio Mike Stephen Outside the Loop Radio Trubadeaux WLUW