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…
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 “double feature” radio station WLUW-FM (88.7) Chicago) Mike Stephen talks to the co-founder of a local organization that helps spinal cord injury victims, previews the return of Double Feature, and talks Logan Square with the founder of LoganSquarist.com. Reveca Torres– Co-founder of Backbones Backbones is an organization based in Chicagoland that provides support for people with spinal cord injury and their families. We get the details. Melody Kamali – Co-founder of Double Feature This monthly show combines stand-up comedy and a short film fest. After a three-month hiatus, Double Feature is back at Subterranean (2011 W. North Ave.) on March 26th. Kate Hamilton– Founder and Publisher of LoganSquarist This hyper-local website that covers Logan Square just celebrated its three year anniversary. We find out how this site works to “socialize the neighborhood.” OTL #386 local music provided by Absolutely Not…
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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 “smart Chicago” radio station WLUW-FM (88.7) Chicago) Mike Stephen learns about a big data project in Cook County, previews a few running events with the owner of Fleet Feet Sports, and talks Chicago comedy with the editor of The Steamroller blog. Dan O’Neil– Executive Director of Smart Chicago Collaborative The SCC is partnering with Cook County to expand access to data that can have a positive impact in our daily lives. Dave Zimmer – Owner and CEO of Fleet Feet Sports Chicago There are some fun local running events happening soon. Dave gives us a preview and talks about Chicago’s running community. Matt Byrne– Creator and Editor of The Steamroller We learn about this blog that covers the Chicago comedy scene. OTL #381 local music provided by Carbon Tigers…
Posted 13 years ago Tagged Chicago blog Chicago comedy Chicago media Chicago Podcast Chicago Radio Mike Stephen Outside the Loop Radio running 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 “8-Bit Christmas” radio station WLUW-FM (88.7) Chicago) Mike Stephen checks in one last time with a Portage Park store owner whose family hasn’t bought anything in 2013, gives a Chicago squirrel tracking update, and chats with the local author of the new book, 8-Bit Christmas. Joe Basilone– Co-owner of Thrift & Thrive resale shop Could you go a whole year without buying anything? That’s what Joe and his family are attempting in 2013. We check in with him one last time to hear about the experience. Be a citizen scientist – You can download the new Project Squirrel app from and help identify different species of squirrels in Chicago. Listen to OTL #308 for all the details on the project. Kevin Jakubowski– Author of 8-Bit Christmas This Chicagoland native’s new book has been called “A Christmas Story for the Nintendo generation.” We learn about how this very funny book came about. OTL #375 local music provided by Ghastly Menace…
Posted 13 years ago Tagged Chicago blog Chicago literature Chicago media Chicago Podcast Chicago Radio Mike Stephen Outside the Loop Radio WLUW