(podcasting “from” in the middle of Smith Park near Grand Avenue) (broadcasting on the 100-watt vigilante radio station WLUW 88.7-FM Chicago) Mike Stephen and Andy Hermann discuss the upcoming OTL celebration and canoeing with dudes, they learn about the stretch of road called Grand Avenue, they chat about Mike’s fame, and then they get revenge — on the Chicago Reader. OTL Announcements; planning our anniversary program, canoeing and drinking with dudes John Greenfield – freelance writer; on “Walking Grand Avenue” and other thoroughfares in Chicago (Grand Avenue) Mike is famous; The Golden Voice is recognized in dive bars across the city Derek Erdman – aka “Rap Master Maurice“; commissioning a vigilante rap against the Chicago Reader (Rap Master Maurice) (segue music this week from Ether Frolics)
(podcasting “from” on the top floor of the Harold Washington Library) (broadcasting on the 100-watt high five radio station WLUW 88.7-FM Chicago) Mike Stephen and Andy Hermann discuss high-fives and kayaking on the Chicago River, they learn about a dating for self-proclaimed nerds, they play a round of hipster bingo, and then they chat about the indie boutique scene in the city. OTL Odds & Ends; Mike’s fascination with the “high five”, a video OTL Web Exclusive, seeking OTL show contributors (Mike’s stunning Chicago River kayaking video) Nerds at Heart; hanging with Julia and Bathsheba at a dating nerdfest Hipster Bingo; Andy and Mike warm up their skills for the summer music festival season Brian Hieggelke – editor & publisher, Boutiqueville; on the independent boutique scene in Chicago (segue music this week from Fernando Jones)
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(podcasting “from” the middle of the Bloomingdale Trail) (broadcasting on the 100-watt cougarfest radio station WLUW 88.7-FM Chicago) Mike Stephen and Andy Hermann celebrate Pride Weekend with an OTL flashback, they discuss the latest wave of local urban wildlife, they talk with a man who traded his car for a bike, and then they learn about the Chicago Justice Project. OTL Flashback; revisiting the ROTC segment from OTL: Episode #39 for Pride Weekend Joel Brown – Professor of Biological Sciences, UIC; on recent wildlife sightings and trends in the city Joe Marinaro – recently vehicle free citizen; on why he traded his Jeep for a bike at the Tour de Fat Tracy Siska – president, Chicago Justice Project; on increasing public access to justice related information (segue music this week from Brad Peterson)
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(podcasting “from” just outside of the Park West in Lincoln Park) (broadcasting on the 100-watt best ‘L’ station there is radio station WLUW 88.7-FM Chicago) Mike Stephen and Andy Hermann discover the coolest new street coming soon to Chicago, they chat about the best and worst CTA stations, they talk with a member of a fantastic cover band, and then they learn about open water swimming. OTL Newsroom Update; honoring the great Pat Sajak with an honorary street in Chicago Mary Wisniewski – transportation reporter, Chicago Sun-Times; on the “Best and worst of the ‘L’, subway stops“ Matt Spiegel – founding member, Tributosaurus; on the hardest working cover band in the land… now also in L.A. Steve Hernan – founder, OpenWaterChicago.com; on the benefits and fun of open water swimming in Lake Michigan Vote OTL Radio for best podcast at the Reader‘s “Best of Chicago” !! get your vote in NOW (by Mon, May 19)… and please finalize your ballot to submit it (segue music this week from Tributosaurus)
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