(podcasting from the studios in the OTL Bunker, somewhere in Chicago) (broadcasting on the “for the birds” radio station WLUW-FM (88.7) Chicago) Mike Stephen gets a preview of the 28th Annual Chicago Lesbian and Gay International Film Festival, jumps behind the OTL News Desk for a local news update, and learns about the problem of birds colliding with local buildings. Reminder About the OTL Third Anniversary Party/Show Taping — At Toons Bar and Grill! Come by Toons on Friday, November 20 to catch a live taping of OTL! The guest lineup is coming soon! Stay tuned! Toons Bar and Grill at 3857 N. Southport Brenda Webb — Director of Reeling 2009: The 28th Annual Chicago Lesbian and Gay Film Festival This week marks the beginning of Reeling 2009- it’s 28th year! We get a preview on this year’s festival and Brenda discusses why it’s important to our community. OTL News Desk Update – From the future of Kiddieland to the disappearance of Blue Cart recycling in Chicago, Mike Stephen has the latest. We’re also treated to a blast from the past when a former OTL employee checks in. The OTL News Room Former Producer Andy Hermann as He Grows a Robust Beard Annette Prince – Director of the Chicago Bird Collision Monitors During this migratory season, birds can easily collide into tall buildings in Chicago. We learn more about this and how it can be avoided. OTL #163 local music provided by An Aesthetic Anaesthetic…
(podcasting from the studios in the OTL Bunker, somewhere in Chicago) (broadcasting on the “self-published” radio station WLUW-FM (88.7) Chicago) Mike Stephen talks to local activist and writer Anne Elizabeth Moore about her efforts to help Cambodian girls self-publish, learns about the Mobile Garden project on the El, and Jessica Herman talks to a Chicagoan involved in mentoring youth to run the Chicago Marathon. Anne Elizabeth Moore – Writer and Activist Anne traveled to Cambodia to help young women in that country create self-published works. She tells us this amazing story and lets us know if she plans to go back in the future. Anne blogs about her work in Cambodia at Camb(l)o(g)dia. Joe Baldwin – Local Artist and Creator of the Mobile Garden Would you ever think of seeing a garden on the El? You might see just that very thing come this April! Joe gives us the latest in his effort to bring more greenery to our public transporation. Vesna Stelcer — Executive Director of the MGR Foundation OTL Correspondent Jessica Herman talks to Vesna about the M3 program that connects mentors with Chicago area youth in order to help train them for the Chicago Marathon. OTL #159 local music provided by Go Time…
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HAPPY FOURTH OF JULY!! (podcasting from the studios in the OTL Bunker, somewhere in Chicago) (broadcasting on the “proud to be an American where at least I know I’m free” radio station WLUW-FM (88.7) Chicago) Mike Stephen extols the magic of the slow cooker, talks to a reporter who wrote about the rampant sub-par nursing home care in Illinois, chats about urban gardening with local blogger Mr. Brown Thumb, and listens to reflections on this year’s Taste of Chicago. Mike loves the slow cooker – He doesn’t have a grill to BBQ on this weekend…but he DOES have a slow cooker. Even though it’s summer he plans on using it tomorrow! Jeff Kelly Lowenstein – Staff Reporter at The Chicago Reporter Illinois is the worst state when it comes to African-American senior citizens looking for quality nursing home care. Jeff tells us why this is. Mr. Brown Thumb – Blogger on Chicago Garden at ChicagoNow.com Mike meets up with Mr. Brown Thumb at Garfield Park to discuss urban gardening in our city. Photo: Courtesy of Mr. Brown Thumb John Kristoff – Editorial Intern at WindyCitizen.com John recently wrote a blog entry reflecting on how we might be able to look to the Taste of Chicago to see how the city would handle the 2016 Olympics. You can find John’s post here. Photo: Courtesy of the Windy Citizen OTL #145 local music provided by The Del Moroccos…
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Editor’s Note: OTL was recently named as one of Chicago’s most influential news sites by the Community Media Workshop! Thanks so much for your continued support of the program and its mission! Now on with the show! (podcasting from the studios in the OTL Bunker, somewhere in Chicago) (broadcasting on the “get on your bikes and ride…naked” radio station WLUW-FM (88.7) Chicago) Mike Stephen wonders about MANicures, dicusses the parking problems in the West Loop, learns an important Bacon Fest Chicago update, and gets the skinny on the World Naked Bike Ride Chicago. To MANicure Or Not to MANicure – Mike reads a blog entry from the CTA Tattler and wonders if maybe it’s time to get a manicure…but not while on the El. Micah Maidenberg – Editor, Chicago Journal Micah discusses his article about the problems residents of the West Loop face when trying to park their cars. You can read the article here. Seth Zurer – Co-organizer and Co-Founder of Baconfest Chicago ’09 Seth joins us once again from Baconfest HQ to tell us when and where this event will take place! He also gives us new details on this festival of everyone’s favorite pork product. Steven Lane – Co-organizer of the World Naked Bike Ride Chicago This Saturday, June 13th, people will be getting together to ride their bikes in Chicago…naked. Why? How can YOU be nude on a bike too? Steven answers these questions and more! OTL #142 local music provided by Lurrie Bell…
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