OTL: Episode #87

(podcasting “from” inside of host Mike Stephen’s apartment) (broadcasting on the 100-watt special underground wonder bar radio station WLUW 88.7-FM Chicago) Mike Stephen updates Andy Hermann about his parking woes, they discuss modern-day feminism, and then they learn about a valuable club in the Chicago music scene. OTL News Updates; Andy is mesmerized by the rat behind Mike’s apartment Mike is still seeking for justice for his towed car and $160 fine Kristin Maun – blog editor, Windy Citizen; on the women behind Chicago feminism and her blog “The Skirt“ Lonie Walker – owner, Underground Wonder Bar; on the legacy and the future of her venerable music club [see the video version at ChicagoJazz.com] (segue music this week from Farewell Captain)

OTL: Episode #86

(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)

OTL: Episode #83

(podcasting “from” right outside of the Chicago Impound Lot #6) (broadcasting on the 100-watt got-your-car radio station WLUW 88.7-FM Chicago) It’s another transportation themed show as Mike Stephen tells Andy Hermann about his huge head, they discuss the latest CTA issues, Mike seeks justice after having his car towed, and then they chat with their new parking correspondent. the OTL Videos are a hit; even though Mike’s HUGE head takes up the whole frame! Kevin O’Neil – founder and publisher, CTA Tattler; on the latest happenings at the Chicago Transit Authority Mike seeks justice; Mike got his car towed, and he reads his letter to 43rd Ward Alderman Vi Daley The Parking Ticket Geek – proprietor, TheExpiredMeter; OTL’s new parking correspondent talks about beating parking tickets… and more (segue music this week from The Last Vegas)

OTL: Episode #81

(podcasting “from” in the parking lot of the abandoned Pizza Hut next to La Pasadita Mexican Restaurant on Division and Ashland) (broadcasting on the 100-watt civil union WLUW 88.7-FM Chicago) Mike Stephen and Andy Hermann talk infrastructure in Chicago, they learn about civil unions in Illinois, they discuss an upcoming record fair and award a cheesy FM DJ award, and then they visit an online newspaper covering the city. Chicago needs some help; Popular Mechanics names “The 10 Pieces of U.S. Infrastructure We Must Fix Now” Chris Jessup – organizer, Civil Unions Illinois; on House Bill 1826, legislation to extend basic legal protections to committed couples in Illinois OTL News and DJ Awards; this weekend is the CHIRP Record Fair and Other Delights, Mike awards (the legendary) Dick Biondi an “OTL Cheesy FM DJ Award” Geoff Dougherty – editor, Chi-Town Daily News; on citizen journalism in Chicago (segue music this week from the Blue Ribbon Glee Club)