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 “8-Bit Christmas” radio station WLUW-FM (88.7) Chicago) Mike Stephen checks in one last time with a Portage Park store owner whose family hasn’t bought anything in 2013, gives a Chicago squirrel tracking update, and chats with the local author of the new book, 8-Bit Christmas. Joe Basilone– Co-owner of Thrift & Thrive resale shop Could you go a whole year without buying anything? That’s what Joe and his family are attempting in 2013. We check in with him one last time to hear about the experience. Be a citizen scientist – You can download the new Project Squirrel app from and help identify different species of squirrels in Chicago. Listen to OTL #308 for all the details on the project. Kevin Jakubowski– Author of 8-Bit Christmas This Chicagoland native’s new book has been called “A Christmas Story for the Nintendo generation.” We learn about how this very funny book came about. OTL #375 local music provided by Ghastly Menace…
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 “Tacofancy” radio station WLUW-FM (88.7) Chicago) Mike Stephen looks at the mayor’s proposed 2014 budget, discusses a community-driven online taco repository, and talks to a Chicagoan who attended the Blackhawks’ championship celebration at the White House. Ellyn Fortino– Reporter & blogger for Progress Illinois Recently Mayor Emanuel proposed his version of Chicago’s budget for 2014. We analyze the budget and how it would impact the city’s finances. Photo courtesy of Progress Illinois Tacofancy– A community-driven taco hub Mike discovers Dan Sinker‘s online taco repository. And it’s delicious. A delicious taco. Brandon Wetherbee– Host of the You, Me, Them, Everybody podcast and Managing Editor of Bright Young Things Brandon, a Chicagoan, attended the Blackhawks Stanley Cup ceremony at the White House and gives us a behind-the-scenes account. Photo courtesy of Brandon Wetherbee/Bright Young Things. OTL #369 local music provided by Brice Woodall…
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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 idle your car” radio station WLUW-FM (88.7) Chicago) Mike Stephen talks to the director of a film about the culture of violence in Chicago, shares his downtown parking woes, and checks in with a family that isn’t purchasing anything in 2013. Will Robson-Scott– Director of Chi Raq We discuss this documentary on the culture of violence in some of Chicago’s poorest neighborhoods. A bogus parking ticket– Mike tells the story of how his dad received a parking ticket while Mike was idling the car, waiting to pick him up. Friend of OTL, The Parking Ticket Geek, recently featured Mike’s story in a column. OTL Host Mike Stephen with a bogus ticket. Photo courtesy of dnainfo.com. Joe Basilone– Co-owner of Thrift & Thrive resale shop Could you go a whole year without buying anything? That’s what Joe and his family are attempting in 2013. We check in with him once again to see how it’s going. OTL #362 local music provided by Speck Mountain…
Posted 13 years ago Tagged Chicago Business Chicago film Chicago media Chicago Podcast Chicago Radio Mike Stephen 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 “supper clubs are wonderful” radio station WLUW-FM (88.7) Chicago) Mike Stephen gets a local transportation update from The Parking Ticket Geek, Recaps his Wisconsin supper club experience, and discusses Chicago’s budget transparency. The Parking Ticket Geek– Blogger at TheExpiredMeter.com The Geek discusses red light cameras, city sticker violations, and much more. Jenny Stephen – Mike’s better half Last week Mike talked to the author of a book on Wisconsin supper clubs. Turns out he visited a few of those supper clubs this past weekend. We hear about Jenny and Mike’s experiences there. Mike and Jenny at the Ishnala Supper Club in Wisconsin Hailey Witt– Field director, Illinois PIRG In a recent report, Illinois PIRG gave Chicago an “A” grade for budget transparency. We find out why and what improvements the city can make. OTL #352 local music provided by Redgrave…
Posted 13 years ago Tagged Chicago blog Chicago media Chicago Podcast Chicago politics Chicago Radio food Outside the Loop Radio WLUW