(podcasting “from” in front of Eckhart Park, across the street from Ruben’s Unisex) (broadcasting on the 100-watt ingrown hair WLUW 88.7-FM Chicago) Mike Stephen and Andy Hermann talk barbershops, they learn about the ongoing saga of the FCC and big media, they get the scoop a unique charity, and then they discuss toxins in Illinois residents’ bodies. Mike and Andy love barbershops; props to The Mercury (RIP) and Ruben’s Unisex Craig Aaron – communications director, FreePress; on the ongoing saga of the FCC and Big Media “Stache Gordon” – grower, Mustaches for Kids; on a unique charity drive for Chicago’s Off the Street Club Max Muller – environmental advocate, Environment Illinois; on the Is It In Us? study on toxins in our bodies (segue music this week from Soft Targets)
(podcasting “from” right out in front of a Comcast building on North Avenue) (broadcasting on the 100-watt cable TV box WLUW 88.7-FM Chicago) Mike Stephen and Andy Hermann talk about their appearance on Vocalo.org, they discuss Net Neutrality, they learn about burritos in the city, and then they hear about the Illinois Students Against Required Silence. OTL updates; email from Inside Publications publisher Ron Roenigk on the Commercial Handbill Distribution Law, Outside the Loop RADIO‘s triumphant appearance on Vocalo.org, and Mrs. Stephen checks in… Amina Fazlullah – staff attorney, Illinois PIRG; on Comcast and Net Neutrality Nate Silver – creator, The Burrito Bracket; on the best Mexican food in Wicker Park Josh [last name withheld] – official media representative, Illinois Students Against Required Silence (at Facebook); on the Silent Reflection and Student Prayer Act in Illinois (segue music this week from Istvan & His Imaginary Band)
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(podcasting “from” in the parking lot off the alley behind Bruno’s Lounge) (broadcasting on the 100-watt grapevine WLUW 88.7-FM Chicago) Mike Stephen and Andy Hermann hear from Andy’s dad and a fan, they learn about a new law making wine prices rise, they introduce a new feature on other podcasts, and then they discuss a program fostering discourse in the community. Andy’s dad and an OTL fan; Jim Hermann enjoyed last week’s show, and Junior (aka Greg) hears the sexual tension between the hosts Tom Stone – executive director, Illinois Winemakers Alliance; on a new law that will cause higher wine prices in Illinois our as-yet-unnamed OTL podcast feature; Shawno & Jen from Hyper Nonsense fill us in on their show Kevin Coval – advisory board member, The Public Square; on discourse in society, and the Festival of Democracy (segue music this week from Ugochi)
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(podcasting “from” right outside of the Morton Salt factory) (broadcasting on the 100-watt salty popcorn kernel WLUW 88.7-FM Chicago) Andy Hermann calls out Byrd to Mike Stephen, they learn about Google’s “Street View” in Chicago, they discuss Popcorn Poppin’ Month, and then they get the scoop on the future of housing rentals in the city. Getting the Led Out; Byrd at The Loop really really upset Andy recently Michael Overing – practicing lawyer and adjunct professor, Annenberg School of Communication (USC); on Google’s “Street View” maps now in Chicago Wendy Boersema Rappel – spokesperson, Popcorn Board; on October being… Popcorn Poppin’ Month (aka POPtober!) Mary Vasys – board member, Urban Land Institute; on The Preservation Compact and the future of renting in Chicago (segue music this week from BrownLine Fiasco)
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