OTL: Episode #418- Chicago Loot Drop charity, Chicago Writers Conference preview, The Secret History of Chicago Music

TO HEAR THE SHOW, PRESS THE “PLAY” BUTTON AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS POST… (broadcasting on the “write this down” radio station WGN-AM 720) Mike Stephen learns about a local charity event that benefits kids at Comer Children’s Hospital, gets a preview of this year’s Chicago Writers Conference, and learns about an under-the-radar contributor to the Chicago Music Scene.   Mike Chuck– Chairman of The Chicago Loot Drop This local charity brings together “gamers and nerds” to help the children at University of Chicago Medicine’s Comer Children’s Hospital.  We learn about the Shamblers’ Ball taking place on October 27th.   Mare Swallow– Founder of The Chicago Writers Conference Patricia Ann McNair– Author and Associate Professor in the Department of Creative Writing of Columbia College Chicago We get a preview of the upcoming conference and discuss Chicagoland’s literary community.  Mare Swallow and Patricia Ann McNair talking to Mike Stephen in the WGN Allstate Showcase Studio.   The Secret History of Chicago Music– Local music historian and artist Plastic Crimewave (aka: Steve Krakow) profiles Steve Eddington in this week’s Chicago Reader.  He gives us the lowdown on Steve’s life, times, and musical contribution to Chicago. The Secret History’s feature on Steve Eddington.   OTL #418 local music provided by Old Grand Dad…

OTL: Episode #415- Goodbye WLUW

TO HEAR THE SHOW, PRESS THE “PLAY” BUTTON AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS POST… (podcasting from the studios in the OTL Bunker, somewhere in Chicago) (broadcasting on the “one last time” radio station WLUW-FM (88.7) Chicago) Mike Stephen looks back on 8 years of Outside the Loop Radio and says goodbye to WLUW after 16 years at the station.   Thank you, WLUW! I came to WLUW Radio in the fall of 1998 and fell in love with its mission of serving the Chicago community.  Over the years I had incredible opportunities to be a part of Chicago-centric programming that made a difference.  Thank you to WLUW and thank you for listening. WGN Radio, here we come!  The show will continue to be posted on this site each week and if you’re already subscribed to the show’s feed, you’ll stay subscribed.  Of course, if you’re up between 6-7am on Saturdays starting October 4th, tune into 720-AM! The best is yet to come… –MS     OTL #415 local music provided by Kerosene Stars…  

OTL: Episode #377- A look back at 2013 in Chicago

TO HEAR THE SHOW, PRESS THE “PLAY” BUTTON AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS POST… (podcasting from Toons Bar and Grill in Chicago) (broadcasting on the “happy new year!” radio station WLUW-FM (88.7) Chicago) Mike Stephen looks back on 2013 in Chicago with Mick Dumke of the Chicago Reader, Shamus Toomey of DNA Info Chicago, and Jen Kramer of Navy Pier. HAPPY NEW YEAR! We look back at the year that was 2013 with a panel of great Chicagoans.   Mick Dumke– Senior Writer at the Chicago Reader Shamus Toomey– Managing Editor of DNA Info Chicago Jen Kramer– Director of Entertainment and Special Events at Navy Pier     Jen Kramer, Mick Dumke, and Shamus Toomey at Toons Bar and Grill at 3857 N. Southport.  

OTL: Episode #325- Happy New Year!

TO HEAR THE SHOW, PRESS THE “PLAY” BUTTON AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS POST… (podcasting from the studios in the OTL Bunker, somewhere in Chicago) (broadcasting on “hello 2013!” radio station WLUW-FM (88.7) Chicago) Mike Stephen takes a look back on some highlights from the show in 2012! An OTL 2012 Flashback- Sit back, relax, and listen to a few clips that aired in 2012!         Thanks so much for listening to and supporting Outside the Loop Radio.  2012 was a great year and I’m excited to make 2013 even better! Have a Happy New Year! –Mike Stephen   OTL #325 local music provided by Deanna Devore…