OTL: Episode #337- Green Chicago Office Challenge, You Me Them Everybody show, NewCity’s Design 50 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 “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…  

OTL: Episode #273- The Hitman from TV’s BOSS, NewCity’s Best of Chicago 2011, Duck N Roll Food Truck

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 “rock/duck ‘n roll” radio station WLUW-FM (88.7) Chicago) Mike Stephen talks to one of the actors from the new TV show BOSS, discusses NewCity’s Best of Chicago 2011 list, and climbs aboard the Duck ‘N Roll food truck.   Doug James— Chicago-based actor who portrays “The Gray-Haired Man” in BOSS We catch up with Doug as he talks about his role as a “cleaner” in BOSS, a show starring Kelsey Grammer as the Mayor of Chicago. Doug James.  Photo courtesy of imdb.com.     Brian Hieggelke– Editor and publisher of NewCity NewCity is out with its “Best of Chicago 2011” list.  Brian joins us to talk about how they put it all together.  OTL made the list last year!     Amy Le— Co-owner of The Duck ‘N Roll Food Truck We climb aboard one of the newest food trucks in Chicago and talk to Amy about what it’s like to operate a food truck in the city.   Amy Le next to her food truck.  Photo courtesy of ducknrolltruck.com. OTL #273 local music provided by Juniper Mays…

OTL: Episode #240- Upcoming Ward Re-Mapping, Household Garbage Measuring, Handshake Magazine

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 “re-mapped” radio station WLUW-FM (88.7) Chicago) Mike Stephen discusses the upcoming ward re-mapping, talks to a Chicagoan who measured his family’s yearly garbage output, and learns about a new local literary magazine.   Matthew Blake– Contributing Writer for the Chicago Journal The ward map in Chicago is slated to change this year.  Matthew talks about his article covering the upcoming ward re-map and how that process works in the City Council. OTL Rewind– In honor of the recent Earth Day we hear this interview with Scott Rappe, architect and member of the East Village Association, that originally aired on OTL #185 last year.  Scott measured his family’s garbage output for 2009.  He discusses the results and how easy it is to compost in your urban backyard. Photo by Phil Velasquez Daniel Duffy— Editor and Publisher of The Handshake Magazine There is a new magazine in the Chicago literary scene that focuses on long-form journalism.  We get the scoop about this project that launched from its Kickstarter site. OTL #240 local music provided by Barehand Jugband…

OTL: Episode #228- Sec. Jesse White on Cubs Plates, Richie Daley’s Swan Song, Online Funding in 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 “Snowbama” radio station WLUW-FM (88.7) Chicago) Mike Stephen recalls his recent push poll experience, talks to IL Secretary of State Jesse White about the new Cubs license plates, gets the scoop on the local recording of a song about Mayor Daley, and discusses the rise of online funding platforms in the arts community. Jesse White— IL Secretary of State Recently Secretary White and the Chicago Cubs unveiled a brand new Cubs license plate.  He gives us the lowdown on how the proceeds benefit IL public schools.  You can purchase the new plates at cyberdriveillinios.com. Abraham Levitan— Member of the local band, Baby Teeth Baby Teeth recently completed a new EP called BOSS.  Last week, Mike spun a track off the record that’s all about Mayor Daley.  This week we find out how the song evolved. Jessica Herman — Associate Editor of Shopping and Style for Time Out Chicago Jessica joins us to talk about an article she wrote about how online funding platforms are helping fuel the local creative scene.  Check it out here. OTL #228 local music provided by Otter Petter…