OTL: Episode #13

(podcasting “from” the Santa Claus green room at the Harlem Irving Plaza Mall) Mike Stephen and Andy Hermann take a look into the current state of US radio, they spread some holiday cheer, and then they discuss restaurants in Chicago. Jenny Toomey and Peter DiCola – Future of Music Coalition; on their “False Premises, False Promises” radio ownership study, and Stop Big Media Mike and Andy offer Holiday Cheer! Michael Morowitz – proprietor of EatChicago.net; on eating and dining in Chicago

OTL: Episode #11

(podcasting “from” the Walnut Room) Mike Stephen and Andy Hermann talk music and blogging in Chicago, they play a clip of an 11 year-old fronting Mike’s band, and then it’s another fantastic “Someone You Should Know” segment. Monica Kendrick – Chicago Reader staff writer; on music and blogging at ChicagoReader.com Noah – cool 11 year old dude; fronting Mike’s band Detagoh at a benefit for AACTION Jason Mathews – thePhatPhree.com writer; another “Someone You Should Know” segment

OTL: Episode #9

HAPPY THANKSGIVING !! (podcasting “from” the Calumet Water Reclamation Plant) Mike Stephen and Andy Hermann come up with another “Someone You Should Know” segment, they give thanks in the spirit of the season, and then they discuss the tragedy of Bell’s beer leaving Illinois. Jenni Prokopy – ChronicBabe.com; another “Someone You Should Know” segment Mike & Andy Give Thanks; our special Thanksgiving Day segment Josh Noel – Chicago Tribune staff reporter; on Bell’s Beer leaving Illinois

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