OTL: Episode #393- Attack of the Killer Asparagus, Analyzing Transit Future, 826CHI’s sci-fi prom

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 “Radio-9 From Outer Space” radio station WLUW-FM (88.7) Chicago) Mike Stephen talks to environmental radio host Mike Nowak, gets an analysis of the Transit Future proposal, and previews the 826CHI sci-fi prom this weekend.   Mike Nowak – Host of The Mike Nowak Show on WCPT-AM (820) and author of the forthcoming book, Attack of the Killer Asparagus and Other Lessons Not Learned in the Garden We talk to Mike about Chicago environmental issues and preview his live broadcast from the Irish American Heritage Center this Sunday morning.     John Greenfield– Editor of Streetsblog Chicago Recently, John analyzed the Transit Future proposal to revamp Chicagoland’s transit system.  We get his opinions on the plan.       Hayley Miller– Events & Outreach Coordinator at 826CHI This local non-profit writing & tutoring center is holding its annual fundraiser this weekend.  We get a preview and learn more about this organization.         OTL #393 local music provided by Secret Science…  

OTL: Episode #392- A new way to pay your parking meter, The chef behind local pet-eating supper clubs

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 “don’t eat your pet” radio station WLUW-FM (88.7) Chicago) Mike Stephen talks to the Parking Ticket Geek about a new way to pay your parking meter and finally gets to the heart of the controversial issue of serving house pets at local underground supper clubs.   The Parking Ticket Geek – Blogger at The Expired Meter There’s a new way to pay your parking meters in Chicago using your phone.  The Geek gives us the info.   A new way to pay your meter.   Chef Antonio Reynolds– Executive chef at Trubadeaux restaurant in Edgewater In this exclusive interview we hear from the local chef behind the movement of serving pets at underground supper clubs.     Chef Reynolds and his brother Lyle.     OTL #392 local music provided by City Street Jams…  

OTL: Episode #391- Transit Future, Chicago Literary Map, Serving pets for dinner: Part 2

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 “future of transit” radio station WLUW-FM (88.7) Chicago) Mike Stephen learns about a proposed revamped local transit system, chats with the creator of the Chicago Literary Map, and follows up on “extreme” underground dinners with the co-owner of Trubadeaux restaurant.   Jacky Grimshaw– Director of the Transit Future project and Vice President for Policy at the Center for Neighborhood Technology We learn about Transit Future’s plan for a revamped Chicagoland transit system. Transit Future’s proposed system layout.   Stephanie Plenner– Creator of the Chicago Literary Map This unique map combines user-submitted writings about different areas of the city.       Lyle Reynolds– Co-Owner and General Manager of Trubadeaux restaurant in Edgewater Following up on a conversation about serving house pets at underground dinners (OTL #389), we hear from one of the proponents of this culinary approach.   Lyle Reynolds of Trubadeaux.   OTL #391 local music provided by Cassettes on Tape…  

OTL #Episode #389- Extreme underground dinners, Chicago Improv Fest preview, Chicago Taco Tour

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 “taco-life” radio station WLUW-FM (88.7) Chicago) Mike Stephen investigates “extreme” underground supper clubs, previews the Chicago Improv Fest, and talks tacos with the creator of the Chicago Taco Tour website.   “Brant”– Patron at an “extreme” underground dinner “Tim”– A local sous chef, formally at Trubadeaux What the heck are they serving at pop-up underground dinners these days?  We hear from two guys who were a part of a crazy local dining experience recently. What kind of meat is that?   Kevin Mullaney– Artistic Director of the Chicago Improv Festival The 17th annual Chicago Improv Festival takes place March 31-April 6.  We get a preview.       Titus Ruscitti– Blogger at Chicago Taco Tour Titus gives us the lowdown on his site that chronicles his local taco-eating experiences.  Check out his other site too: Smokin’, Chokin’, and Chowing with the King.     OTL #389 local music provided by NE-HI…