THE 200th EDITION OF THE PROGRAM! TO HEAR THE SHOW, PRESS THE “PLAY” BUTTON AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS POST… (podcasting from the studios at WLUW) (broadcasting on the “and they said it wouldn’t last” radio station WLUW-FM (88.7) Chicago) Mike Stephen talks to outgoing Chicago Reader reporter Mick Dumke, gets an update on Chicago’s “Fashion Man,” Vincent Falk, and takes a look back at some great moments on the show. Mick Dumke— Outgoing Writer & Editor at the Chicago Reader We find out where Mick will land next and what his final Reader story is all about. Mick Dumke Jennifer Burns— Director & Producer of the film, Vincent: A Life In Color Vincent Falk, aka: “Fashion Man,” and the subject of Jennifer’s film, went through some hard times recently. We get an update on Vincent’s condition. Vincent Falk Looking Back on Some Great OTL Moments Over the Years — Former Executive Producer Andy Hermann drops by to reminisce about some great times on the show. We play back some classic clips! Mike Stephen & Andy Hermann OTL #200 local music provided by Mike Stephen’s Harmonica…
(podcasting from the studios in the OTL Bunker, somewhere in Chicago) (broadcasting on the “historic neighborhood” radio station WLUW-FM (88.7) Chicago) Mike Stephen learns about an upcoming local arts project involving the City Council, chats with a former OTL employee about some show press, and brings us the story of the East Village neighborhood’s arrival on the National Register of Historic Places. Jeremy Scheuch — Co-organizer of the Chicago Aldermen Project In an effort to teach Chicago about its elected officials, local artists will create portraits of their aldermen. We get the info on this interesting project. Andrew J. Hermann— Former Executive Producer of Outside the Loop Radio Recently this little radio show got some press in the January edition of the Illinois Entertainer. They didn’t get the picture and the caption correct, though. Is this an evil plot by Andy to take over? We find out! Hey, that’s not Andy Hermann! Scott Rappe — Architect, member of the East Village Association The East Village neighborhood in Chicago was recently named to the National Register of Historic Places. We get some history of this small area of the city and find out why it made the list. OTL #175 local music provided by The Cathy Santonies…
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(podcasting from the studios in the OTL Bunker, somewhere in Chicago) (broadcasting on the “I love me some Maurice Lenell cookies” radio station WLUW-FM (88.7) Chicago) Mike Stephen talks to the Sun-Times business reporter who has the story on Maurice Lenell cookies making a comback, jumps behind the OTL News Desk, and chats with one of the transit geeks who rode the entire L system in one day. Outside the Loop is all about Twitter — Mike embraces modern technology. Sandra Guy — Business reporter for the Chicago Sun-Times There’s some local sweet treat news: Maurice Lenell cookies are being distributed in Chicagoland again. Ferrara Pan will be producing high-end chocolate. Sandra gives us all of the sugar-y details. OTL News Desk — From Chicago not getting the chance to host the next World Cup to the cast of the Jersey Shore coming to town, your intrepid anchor, Mike Stephen, has the stories. C.J. Bright — Local transit geek C.J. and his friends rode the ENTIRE CTA “L” system in one day! He joins us this week to talk to us about their experience and why they decided to to this. Check out this Google Map for the details on their adventure. OTL #173 local music provided by Save the Clocktower…
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(podcasting from the studios in the OTL Bunker, somewhere in Chicago) (broadcasting on the “I’m very much interested in replacing Obama” radio station WLUW-FM (88.7) Chicago) Mike Stephen talks to the co-organizer of the upcoming Chicago Media Future Conference, discusses a recent ruling about off-duty Chicago cops, and dives into some hot local political issues with Mick Dumke of the Chicago Reader. Scott Smith – Co-organizer of the Chicago Media Future Conference Scott discusses some of the challenges facing local media and how the upcoming conference will address these challenges. Tracy Siska – Executive Director of the Chicago Justice Project Recently CPD officers were found not guilty in the Jefferson Tap brawl case. Tracy blogged about this verdict and what it means for Chicago. Mick Dumke – Writer and Editor at the Chicago Reader and blogger at Clout City. Mick joins us once again to discuss some of the latest and hottest Chicago political news. OTL #140 local music provided by Powerspace…
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