OTL: Episode #96

(podcasting “from” right outside of Carol’s Pub, on Clark and Leland) (broadcasting on the 100-watt diverse radio station WLUW 88.7-FM Chicago) Mike Stephen and Andy Hermann learn about the diversity of neighborhoods in Chicago, and then they talk with a prominent local poet. Lauren Fischer – research associate, Chaddick Institute for Metropolitan Development at DePaul University; on “A Keleidoscope of Culture: Measuring the Diversity of Chicago’s Neighborhoods” (PDF) Kevin Coval – poet; on poetry in Chicago, his new book Everyday People, and his release party next week (segue music this week from Bound Stems)

OTL: Episode #94

(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)

OTL: Episode #93

HAPPY 4th OF JULY !! (podcasting “from” on top of the parking garage near the Guitar Center in Lincoln Park) (broadcasting on the 100-watt interview show radio station WLUW 88.7-FM Chicago) Mike Stephen and Andy Hermann call out for show contributors, they learn about a new community arts space in Evanston, they discuss a couple new video links on the OTL website, and then they talk with the host of The Interview Show. CASTING: OTL Show Contributors; Outside the Loop RADIO is seeking people with an interest in radio and/or journalism to cover issues important around their own Chicago communities. Contact us with your ideas and for more info! Jake Samuels – general manager, Evanston SPACE; on a new artists’ venue just north of the Chicago border OTL finds cool local video links; wasting time controlling the Block 37 cam, Mike just missed the Cubs/White Sox brawl at US Cellular Field Mark Bazer – RedEye columnist and host of The Interview Show; on bringing old-school unscripted talk shows to local taverns (segue music this week from The Eternals)

OTL: Episode #89

(podcasting “from” right out in front of Yellow Taxi Co on Elston and Augusta) (broadcasting on the 100-watt back-of-the-taxicab radio station WLUW 88.7-FM Chicago) Mike Stephen and Andy Hermann receive feedback and read personal ads, they discuss the murder rate in Chicago, they hear about an online stolen bike registry, and then they learn about taxicab culture. OTL reads feedback and missed connections; Pat is upset about the Theresa Amato interview in OTL #88, checking in on Subway Crush – Chicago Erin Halasz – reporter, Medill News Service; on the murder rate in and around Chicago Howard Kaplan – creator, Chicago Stolen Bike Registry; on protecting bikes from thieves, and reporting stolen bikes Natasha Julius – weekend desk editor, Beachwood Reporter; on cabbie culture as documented in the Taxicab Journals (segue music this week from the Joanna Connor Band)