(podcasting from the studios in the OTL Bunker, somewhere in Chicago) (broadcasting on the “loud outside the loop press” radio station WLUW-FM (88.7) Chicago) Mike Stephen talks to the guys who figured out the impact (or lack thereof) of the CTA service cuts, discusses the Chicago music scene with a local blogger, and gets the latest on the red light camera saga from the Parking Ticket Geek. Luke Joyner and Max Shron — University of Chicago grads and the guys behind picturingtransit.com Have the cuts in service by the CTA really affected our commutes? Luke and Max created a website about this issue and they tell us their findings. Richard Giraldi— Founder and Editor of Loud Loop Press Loud Loop Press aims to cover Chicago’s vast music scene all in one blog. Richard discusses this massive task. The Parking Ticket Geek — OTL Parking Correspondent and Blogger at TheExpiredMeter.com The Parking Ticket Geek returns to the show to give us the lowdown on the push to get red light cameras out of IL and his take on the five minute grace period for parking payboxes. OTL #178 local music provided by The Locals…
(podcasting from the studios in the OTL Bunker, somewhere in Chicago) (broadcasting on the “Santa Claus is the real deal” radio station WLUW-FM (88.7) Chicago) Mike Stephen plays DJ and spins some Holiday tunes performed by local bands! Remember kids, you can track Santa using mommy and daddy’s tax $$! — NORAD is on high alert…for Santa Claus. You can track Jolly ‘Ol Saint Nick’s movements on Christmas Eve Night. Just click here. Santa Claus’ Magic Explained— Science takes a crack at uncovering how Santa Claus gets his job done with such consistency. Here’s the full report. CHRISTMAS MUSIC! Go Time– “God Rest Ye Merry Peace Frog” The Astronomer -“Arrival Departure” Trakan– “Santa’s Boots” A Sample Life– “Rockin’ Your Christmas Home” Merry Christmas From Outside the Loop Radio! OTL Host Mike Stephen On His Way to Buy a Christmas Tree
Posted 17 years ago Tagged Chicago blog Chicago media Chicago Music Mike Stephen Outside the Loop Radio WLUW
(podcasting live-to-tape from Toons Bar and Grill) (broadcasting on the “3 is the new 5” radio station WLUW-FM (88.7) Chicago) Mike Stephen takes OTL on the road to Toons for a celebration of three years of local community broadcasting! Featuring: Danny Beck — owner of Toons, BBQ stud Mike with Danny Beck Mick Dumke – writer and editor at the Chicago Reader Mike talks local politics with Mick Dumke Parking Ticket Geek – THE expert on all things parking related in Chicago Mike and the Parking Ticket Geek chat about Chicago parking issues Fausto Fernos – host of the Feast of Fun podcast Mike with Fausto Fernos, host of the #1 GLBT podcast, Feast of Fun Jessica Herman – “The Get” writer for Time Out Chicago, OTL contributor Andrea Newberry – local blogger at forkableblog.com Mike, Jessica, and Andrea chat about the blog and how to cook sensibly and on the cheap. Mike, Jessica, and Andrea chat about slow food in fast-paced lives OTL #166 Anniversary Party credits: host – Mike Stephen producer – Jenny Stephen engineer – Dave “DJ Goldie G” Goldman t-shirts – Propaganda OTL #166 Anniversary Show local music provided by DJ Goldie G…
Posted 17 years ago Tagged Andrea Newberry Chicago blog Chicago media Chicago parking Chicago Radio Chicago Reader Fausto Fernos Feast of Fun Forkableblog Jessica Herman Mick Dumke Mike Stephen Outside the Loop Radio Parking Ticket Geek Time Out Chicago WLUW
(podcasting from the studios in the OTL Bunker, somewhere in Chicago) (broadcasting on the “see you at Toons on 11/20” radio station WLUW-FM (88.7) Chicago) Mike Stephen has a discussion about an important Chicago grammar question, gets nerdy with the co-founder of the Chicago Nerd Social Club, and celebrates three years of Permanent Records. Reminder About the OTL Third Anniversary Party/Show Taping — At Toons Bar and Grill! Come by Toons on Friday, November 20 to catch a live taping of OTL! It’s FREE to get in and we’ll have lots of WLUW and OTL merch to give away! It all starts at 8:00 p.m.! Here’s who’s stopping by: Mick Dumke, writer and editor at the Chicago Reader, the Parking Ticket Geek, THE expert on all things parking related in Chicago , Fausto Fernos, host of the Feast of Fun podcast, and Andrea Newberry, local food blogger at Forkable. Enjoy live spinning from Chicago’s Own DJ Goldie G. Toons Bar and Grill at 3857 N. Southport Ed Zotti — Confidant, Editor, and Personal Trainer to Cecil Adams, author of The Straight Dope column Since Cecil is too busy to take our call, Ed sheds some light on the age-old Chicago battle of thousands vs. “hunnerts.” Rachel Baker – Co-Founder of the Chicago Nerd Social Club Nerds are alive, well, and out in force in Chicago. Rachel gives us some insight into the nerd culture and fills us in on her very nerdy social club. Lance Barresi – Co-Owner of Permanent […]
Posted 17 years ago Tagged Chicago blog Chicago media Chicago Nerd Social Club Chicago Radio Ed Zotti Mike Stephen Outside the Loop Radio Permanent Records WLUW