(podcasting from the studios in the OTL Bunker, somewhere in Chicago) (broadcasting on the “top chef” radio station WLUW-FM (88.7) Chicago) Mike Stephen talks to the 32nd Ward Alderman Scott Waguespack about new oversight measures for future lease deals, learns about a local literary event at the Heartland Cafe, and gets the skinny on Chef Rick Tramanto from Time Out Chicago’s food editor David Tamarkin. Scott Waguespack — Alderman of the 32nd Ward Ald Waguespack is the chief sponsor of a new ordinance that would increase the public transparent and government oversight of future local lease deals (such as the parking meter deal that went down earlier in the year). He talks to us about this ordinance and the dire financial situation of the city. Cristina Henriquez — Local Author Tonight at the Heartland Cafe Cristina and three other authors take part in the An October Sort of City: Chicago Authors Talk Chicago. She previews the event and discusses Chicago’s influence on her work. David Tamarkin – Food Editor for Time Out Chicago The latest edition of TOC features David’s profile of local chef Rick Tramonto. David joins us this week to give us some highlights of getting to know the Chef. Chef Rick Tramonto OTL #161 local music provided by Tijuana Hercules…
(podcasting from the studios in the OTL Bunker, somewhere in Chicago) (broadcasting on the “science cafe” radio station WLUW-FM (88.7) Chicago) Mike Stephen announces the OTL Third Anniversary Bash, discusses local youth violence, gets yarny while he learns about YarnCon, and talks to his sis about science cafes. IT’S A PARTY! — OTL Turns 3! We’re headed back to Toons Bar and Grill in Lakeview on Friday, November 20th to record an hour-long edition of the show! Come on out to be a part of the live audience! Stay tuned for more updates on the guest lineup and giveaways! Mike and Some OTL Fans at Toons Tracy Siska — Executive Director of the Chicago Justice Project Youth violence is a problem in our city. Tracy joins us to discuss his views on how sometimes the city makes this problem worse. Sara Ware – Co-organizer of YarnCon Coming up this weekend you can get your yarny arts fix at this yarn-centric exhibition at the Pulaski Park Fieldhouse. Mia Stephen — Second Year Grad Student in Biological Sciences at Notre Dame and Co-organizer of the South Bend, IN Science Cafe Mia, Mike’s sister, knows a thing or two about science. She’s helped to organize a Science Cafe- an informal get-together that teaches us how science applies to our daily lives. She gives us the lowdown and where we can go in Chicago for our own Science Cafe. Mikey and Mia a Few Years Back OTL #160 local music provided by Speck Mountain…
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(podcasting from the studios in the OTL Bunker, somewhere in Chicago) (broadcasting on the “3 is the new 10” radio station WLUW-FM (88.7) Chicago) Mike Stephen toasts OTL’s three year anniversary, explores the gift of music with Practice With a Purpose, reads some listener e-mail, and gets artsy in Logan Square with Chicago ARTillery. OTL Turns 3 – Mike celebrates in a low-key fashion Outside the Loop Radio turns 3 years old this week! Since Mike had a wedding to help plan this summer we’re planning on a massive OTL anniversary party a later in the year. Stay tuned! Outside the Loop Host Mike Stephen in His Standard Weekday Evening Wear Tymme Windham – Vice President and Volunteer Coordinator for Practice With a Purpose Bill Paige – Volunteer for Practice with a Purpose A local volunteer organization brings the joy of music to nursing homes, churches, and hospitals. We hear the sounds of some good people doing good things for others. The Practice With a Purpose Crew Rocks the Carleton on the Lake Nursing Home in Uptown Tracy Kostenbader and Victor Mantanez — Co-founders of Chicago ARTillery This group, based in Logan Square, is working to transform our relationship to art. We find out how this week. A Piece of Art at Cole’s Bar in Logan Square OTL #157 local music provided by bluemoonrevue…
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(podcasting from the studios in the OTL Bunker, somewhere in Chicago) (broadcasting on the “Chicago talking” radio station WLUW-FM (88.7) Chicago) Mike Stephen gets an update on yet ANOTHER parking fiasco in the city, profiles a website dedicated to local rock, and discusses citizen journalism with the publisher of a local news blog. The Parking Ticket Geek – Blogger at theexpiredmeter.com and official OTL parking correspondent More good news about the parking situation in Chicago: apparently the meter pay boxes have clocks that are running slow. Great. The PTG gives us the latest on this story. You can also read him on the Chicago Now blog. Frank Krolicki – Founder of WindyCityRock.net Chicago has a thriving music scene. Windy City Rock aims to chronicle the scene and serves as a local music hub for Chicagoans. We get all the details from Frank. Suzanne McBride — Co-publisher of ChicagoTalks.org and Co-chair of the Journalism Department at Columbia College We feature a discussion about citizen journalism and its future here in Chicago as well as a profile of Chicago Talks. OTL #156 local music provided by Oh My God…
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