OTL: Episode #8

(podcasting “from” the Soldier Field maintenance closet) Mike Stephen and Andy Hermann chat with Chicago radio personality Cara Carriveau, they check back in with George’s Tavern in Berwyn, and then Andy takes a look into Mike’s strange personal life. Cara Carriveau – radio host extraordinaire; on why she got canned from WLUP, and exclusive news on where you can hear her next! (Outside the Loop RADIO has the scoop before anyone else !!!) …AND ALSO… George’s Tavern update; Berwyn IL 6am tavern ordinance still up in the air (which digresses into a show prep meeting) “Mike Can’t Be Alone“; Andy introduces a new segment investigating Mike’s scary head

OTL: Episode #7

(podcasting “from” the Lincoln Park Zoo monkey house) Mike Stephen and Andy Hermann learn about establishing a viable third political party in Illinois, Mike’s mom weighs in on the Pants-Off Dance-Off campaign, and then it’s exclusive audio from Andy’s recent party. Phil Huckelberry – Illinois Green Party co-chair; on becoming a viable political party statewide Pants-Off Dance-Off campaign; Mike’s mom throws in her two cents Andy’s party; a really good time was had by all

OTL: Episode #6

(podcasting “from” the Pulaski Park fieldhouse basement) Mike Stephen and Andy Hermann continue their Pants-Off Dance-Off campaign, learn about CivicFootprint.org, discuss the upcoming election, and receive their first OTL voicemail. Pants-Off Dance-Off campaign; approved by Mike’s girlfriend… and his mom too! Ben Helphand – CivicFootprint.org; a great Chicago community resource Jack Smith – Loyola U. prof and former D.C. CBS News Bureau Chief; on the upcoming election OTL Voicemail; we receive our first audio “feedback”

OTL: Episode #5

(podcasting “from” Thatcher Woods) Mike Stephen and Andy Hermann introduce a “Someone You Should Know” segment, check in with a bar in Berwyn IL, visit a traveling harmonica exhibit, and start a Pants-Off Dance-Off campaign after slipping in another “OTL Ear Candy” bit. Mike Jeffers – ChicagoJazz.com founder; new “Someone You Should Know” segment George’s Tavern; on a potential tavern ordinance in Berwyn IL Hobo – curator, Deutsches Harmonika Museum; the history of the harmonica at the DANK-HAUS German Cultural Center “Outside the Loop Ear Candy“; another edition of Andy taking Mike out of context Pants-Off Dance-Off campaign; trading Mike Stephen for Jodie Sweetin