(podcasting “from” Castaways at North Avenue Beach) Mike Stephen and Andy Hermann learn about the Chicago Polar Bear Club, and then discover a cool local online video archive. Allan Doeksen – Chicago Polar Bear Club; on the New Year’s dip in Lake Michigan and upcoming events Tom Weinberg – creator of MediaBurn.org; about his online video archive of Chicago history
(podcasting “from” the Santa Claus green room at the Harlem Irving Plaza Mall) Mike Stephen and Andy Hermann take a look into the current state of US radio, they spread some holiday cheer, and then they discuss restaurants in Chicago. Jenny Toomey and Peter DiCola – Future of Music Coalition; on their “False Premises, False Promises” radio ownership study, and Stop Big Media Mike and Andy offer Holiday Cheer! Michael Morowitz – proprietor of EatChicago.net; on eating and dining in Chicago
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(podcasting “from” the Howard Street Red Line el station) Mike Stephen and Andy Hermann look into transportation issues in Chicago, they read some fan mail, and then they check in with the dude who used to run the Brew & View. Monifa Thomas – Chicago Sun-Times transportation reporter; on getting around in Chicago OTL Shake-Up; our lawyer Danny cans our intern Biff OTL Email Bag; checking in with our listeners Dennis Borowski – former Brew & View manager; on his legacy on a unique Chicago cinema experience
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(podcasting “from” the Lincoln Park Zoo monkey house) Mike Stephen and Andy Hermann learn about establishing a viable third political party in Illinois, Mike’s mom weighs in on the Pants-Off Dance-Off campaign, and then it’s exclusive audio from Andy’s recent party. Phil Huckelberry – Illinois Green Party co-chair; on becoming a viable political party statewide Pants-Off Dance-Off campaign; Mike’s mom throws in her two cents Andy’s party; a really good time was had by all
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