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 “urban times” radio station WLUW-FM (88.7) Chicago) Mike Stephen makes the leap to TV, previews the upcoming Tutor Mentor Jam, learns about a way to get notified of street cleaning on your phone, and talks to the editor of a local online newspaper. Mike Hosts a TV Show— Dovetailing off of a radio interview he did last week, OTL host Mike Stephen hosts an episode of “Issue Forum” on CAN-TV. Click on the pic below to check out the show. Trakan— Local Musician The Tutor/Mentor Jam on August 29th is a benefit for Tutor/Mentor Connection, an organization that helps connect area mentors with at-risk youth. We get a preview of the event. The first two people to e-mail trakan@tutormentorjam.org get FREE pairs of tickets to the event! Vitaliy Levit— Co-Founder of Recess Mobile There’s a new way for some Chicago residents to get notified of street cleaning in their neighborhood. Vitaliy gives us the latest. Check out antitow.com for more details. Elaine Coorens— Editor and Publisher of Our Urban Times We go inside this online newspaper that covers the Wicker Park, Bucktown, East Village, Noble Square, Bucktown, and West Town areas. OTL #203 local music provided by Trakan…
THE 200th EDITION OF THE PROGRAM! TO HEAR THE SHOW, PRESS THE “PLAY” BUTTON AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS POST… (podcasting from the studios at WLUW) (broadcasting on the “and they said it wouldn’t last” radio station WLUW-FM (88.7) Chicago) Mike Stephen talks to outgoing Chicago Reader reporter Mick Dumke, gets an update on Chicago’s “Fashion Man,” Vincent Falk, and takes a look back at some great moments on the show. Mick Dumke— Outgoing Writer & Editor at the Chicago Reader We find out where Mick will land next and what his final Reader story is all about. Mick Dumke Jennifer Burns— Director & Producer of the film, Vincent: A Life In Color Vincent Falk, aka: “Fashion Man,” and the subject of Jennifer’s film, went through some hard times recently. We get an update on Vincent’s condition. Vincent Falk Looking Back on Some Great OTL Moments Over the Years — Former Executive Producer Andy Hermann drops by to reminisce about some great times on the show. We play back some classic clips! Mike Stephen & Andy Hermann OTL #200 local music provided by Mike Stephen’s Harmonica…
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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 “greened weekly” radio station WLUW-FM (88.7) Chicago) Mike Stephen discusses Andersonville’s green initiatives, anchors the OTL News Desk, and talks to the creator of the Book Bike about giving out free books in Chicago’s parks. Sara Dinges— Managing Director of the Andersonville Development Corp. ADC runs the eco-Andersonville environmental initiative that promotes local business sustainability. We learn more and find out some of the cool events happening during “Green Week.” The OTL News Desk— Mike Stephen puts on his best 70s anchorman mustache and updates us on some Chicago stories of interest. The OTL News Desk Gabriel Levinson — Creator of the Book Bike Since 2008 the Book Bike has been providing Chicagoans with free books. Recently, Gabriel ran into some problems with the city. He tells us the story and lets us know if there’s a happy ending. The Book Bike OTL #199 local music provided by The Damn Choir…
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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 “victory garden” radio station WLUW-FM (88.7) Chicago) Mike Stephen would like a pic with the Stanley Cup, goes inside a new Rogers Park venue, learns about a new kind of web banner ad, and visits the Peterson Garden on the North Side. Chris Ritter — General Manager of the Mayne Stage and Act One Cafe in Rogers Park We go inside this new venue that doubles as a giant recording studio and radio broadcast facility. Mayne Stage in Rogers Park Brad Flora— Founder of WindyCitizen.com and NowSpots.com Brad was recently awarded $250,000 from the Knight Foundation for his NowSpots idea. We find out all about it this week. LaManda Joy — Block Captain for the Peterson Garden We pay a visit to this organic community vegetable garden at Peterson and Campbell in the 40th Ward. Peterson Garden OTL #196 local music provided by Bird Talk…
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