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 walk” radio station WLUW-FM (88.7) Chicago) Mike Stephen gets an update on the “To Be Demolished” series, learns what it’s like to be a Chicago bike messenger, and discusses the Chicago Stumbler blog. David Schalliol– Creator of the To Be Demolished series and Managing Editor of GapersBlock.com Every year there are hundreds of Chicago buildings are threatened with demolition. David reflects on his efforts to document 100 of these buildings online over the last year. Photo courtesy of David Schalliol Jeff Kidder– Assistant Professor of Sociology at Northern IL University, author of Urban Flow: Bike Messengers and the City What’s it like being a bike messenger in Chicago? We explore this question and many others related to this risky job. Mike Reilley– Founder of Chicago Stumbler, The Red Line Project, and Online Journalism Instructor at DePaul’s College of Communication We learn about this new site that documents broken sidewalks near Red Line El stops. Photo courtesy of The Chicago Stumbler OTL #342 local music provided by Paul Leonard…
OTL: Episode #341- Parking Ticket Geek update, Where is Mike’s tie?, John Wayne Gacy’s Other Victims
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 “where is my tie?” radio station WLUW-FM (88.7) Chicago) Mike Stephen gets an update on local transportation issues from the Parking Ticket Geek, wonders if he’ll ever get his tie back from John Berka, and learns about a blog covering the re-opened John Wayne Gacy investigation. The Parking Ticket Geek– Official OTL parking correspondent and blogger at TheExpiredMeter.com We get the latest on local transportation issues from The Geek himself. Will Mike ever get his tie back? – An update from last week Last week John Berka of Group Mind Films admitted to holding on to Mike’s necktie for two years. He even got married while wearing it. We get an update on the location of the infamous tie and hear about a sad taqueria closing in Edgewater. Mike’s tie Alison True– Creator of the John Wayne Gacy’s Other Victims blog We learn about this blog that chronicles on the ongoing investigation into other victims of serial killer John Wayne Gacy. John Wayne Gacy OTL #341 local music provided by The Kickback…
Posted 14 years ago Tagged Chicago blog Chicago media Chicago parking Chicago Podcast Chicago Radio Mike Stephen Outside the Loop Radio Parking Ticket Geek WLUW
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 “Green Chicago office” radio station WLUW-FM (88.7) Chicago) Mike Stephen learns about the Chicago Green Office Challenge, previews this week’s “You, Me, Them, Everybody” show, and discusses NewCity Magazine’s Design 50 list. Vanessa Roanhorse– Project Manager, Chicago Green Office Challenge We learn about this ongoing competition that makes Chicago more sustainable by having buildings and tenants engage in friendly competition to reduce environmental impact— and gain recognition along the way. Brandon Wetherbee– Host of the You, Me, Them, Everybody podcast Tonight you can catch a live taping of the YMTE show at the Hungry Brain (2319 W. Belmont). We get a preview of tonight’s event. Brian Hieggelke– Editor and publisher of NewCity Recently NewCity released their Design 50 List. We review this list and find out who influences design in Chicago. OTL #337 local music provided by Sunjacket…
Posted 14 years ago Tagged Brandon Wetherbee Brian Hieggelke Chicago art Chicago blog Chicago Business Chicago comedy Chicago environment Chicago media Chicago Podcast Chicago Radio Mike Stephen New City Outside the Loop Radio WLUW
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 “incubator space” radio station WLUW-FM (88.7) Chicago) Mike Stephen learns about Cibola- a new incubator space for local entrepreneurs, gives an update on a previous theater story, and discusses 60625news.com- a new local alternative news website. Co-founder of Cibola We learn about this new incubator space aimed at local entrepreneurs. The Steadfast update– We get an update on a story from OTL #251 about the play The Steadfast. Meryl Williams– Founder and editor of 60625 This new alternative website covers the happenings of Lincoln Square, Ravenswood, and Albany Park. OTL #321 local music provided by Bailiff…
Posted 14 years ago Tagged Chicago blog Chicago Business Chicago media Chicago Podcast Chicago Radio Chicago theater journalism Mike Stephen Outside the Loop Radio WLUW