OTL: Episode #267- Local traffic cameras, Bartman Game audio from outside Wrigley, LTHForum’s “GNR” list

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 “great neighborhood” radio station WLUW-FM (88.7) Chicago) Mike Stephen discusses speeding cameras in Chicago, plays some audio from outside Wrigley Field during the 2003 Bartman Game, and chats with the co-owner of LTHForum.com about their Great Neighborhood Restaurant list.   Celeste Meiffren— Filed Director for the IL Public Interest Research Group The IL PIRG released a report recently that examines the contracts between red light/speeding camera vendors and U.S. cities.  This report is timely since Chicago could be seeing even more of these cameras soon. Photo courtesy of The Expired Meter     Outside the Bartman Game in 2003– An audio time warp Mike dug up some audio gold from 2003.  He was roaming the area outside of Wrigley Field the night of the infamous “Bartman Game” with a microphone in hand.  He recently found his recordings from that evening and we hear some of that footage this week.   Wrigley Field from across the street.   Steve Zaransky— Co-Owner of LTHForum.com This Chicago-based culinary chat site announced its renewals for the Great Neighborhood Restaurant and Resource list.  Steve joins us to discuss the results.     OTL #267 local music provided by Velvetron…

OTL: Episode #253- Anne Elizabeth Moore Deconstructs Jeans, OhLNo.com, Robert Rodi Jazz Vocal Jam

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 “ohlno” radio station WLUW-FM (88.7) Chicago) Mike Stephen talks to artist and author Anne Elizabeth Moore about her new project at the MCA, learns about ohlno.com, and visits a local Jazz vocalist jam session.   Anne Elizabeth Moore— Artist, Critic, and Author Anne joins us live from Georgia in the former USSR to tell us about her work there and her upcoming performance project at the MCA called Garment Work, where she will deconstruct a pair of denim jeans. A pair of deconstructed blue jeans. Bob Vonderau– Founder of OhLNo.com We learn about this site where you can read and post stories about experiences on Chicago’s “L.” Robert Rodi— Chicago author and host of the Robert Rodi and Friends Jam Every 3rd Tuesday of the month you can catch this singer’s jam at Lizard’s Liquid Lounge. Robert Rodi and Friends Jam Session   OTL #253 local music provided by The Lawrence Peters Outfit…

OTL: Episode #246- Albany-Whipple Park Opening, a Nelson Algren Documentary, Chicago Food Policy

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 “parks and recreation” radio station WLUW-FM (88.7) Chicago) Mike Stephen visits the grand opening of the Albany-Whipple Park, talks to the director of a new documentary about Nelson Algren, and discusses Chicago’s food policy. Ben Helphand— Board President of The Friends of the Bloomingdale Trail We go on-location to the grand opening of the Albany-Whipple Park, a future access point for The Bloomingdale Trail.  Ben gives us an update on the BT project. The New Albany-Whipple Park Michael Caplan– Director and Writer of Algren The life & work of the great 20th Century writer Nelson Algren is the focus of this documentary due out in spring of 2012.  We hear about the process of making this film. Nelson Algren   Erika Allen— Board Member of the Chicago Food Policy Advisory Council We hear about efforts of this organization to improve access to nutritionally sound and affordable food and discuss Chicago’s food policy.   OTL #246 local music provided by Rebecca Rego…

OTL: Episode #245- Dose Market, The Bar Aid Project, Man UP Chicago

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 “manned-up” radio station WLUW-FM (88.7) Chicago) Mike Stephen previews the debut of Dose Market, learns about the Bar Aid Project from a local bartender, and chats with the editor of ManUpChicago.com. Jessica Herman— Co-founder of Dose Market and Associate Style & Shopping Editor for Time Out Chicago This Sunday, June 5th, is the debut of Dose Market at the River East Arts Center (435 E. Illinois).  Jessica gives us the lowdown on this cool new monthly market that focuses on local food and fashion. Logan Lavacheck– Mixologist at Sepia and Duchamp, Creator of The Bar Aid Project What can we learn from a mid-20th century bar guide that has 80 drink recipes printed on it?  We explore this question and find out why Logan is re-creating these archaic cocktails. The Bar Aid from circa 1950   Mark Rumble— Editor of ManUpChicago.com This new web-based magazine is geared toward Chicago men (but women might like it too!).  Mark tells us why he started up the site and what you can expect to read there.   OTL #245 local music provided by The Diemakers…