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 “the parking meter lease deal stinks” radio station WLUW-FM (88.7) Chicago) Mike Stephen talks with The Reader’s Mick Dumke about a new parking meter lease deal, chats with the founder of HowWrongIsSkilling.com, and learns about a student documentary about local prostitution. Mick Dumke– Senior writer at the Chicago Reader Mayor Emanuel proposed a new parking meter lease deal. Will this deal help or hurt Chicagoans? Mick explores this question and more in a piece he wrote. He discusses this issue on this week’s show. Cesar Ruelase– Creator of HowWrongIsSkilling.com Everyone trusts WGN-TV weatherman Tom Skilling, right? Wrong. Cesar discusses why he created a site that documents the inaccuracy of Mr. Skilling. Lorraine Ma– Co-director and co-producer of the film Until the Day Breaks Prostitution is a serious problem in Chicago. Lorraine discusses why she and her colleagues tackled this issue and gives us a behind-the-scenes look at her film. OTL #347 local music provided by Rivals of the Peacemaker…
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 “urban gardening is fun” radio station WLUW-FM (88.7) Chicago) Mike Stephen visits the Peterson Garden Project, previews the Bellwether event at The Hideout, and visits with the host of The Scott Emo Show. LaManda Joy – Block Captain for the Peterson Garden We pay a visit to this organic community vegetable garden at Peterson and Campbell in the 40th Ward. Peterson Garden Susie Daly– Co-host of Bellwether This new series kicks off at The Hideout on June 8-9. We get a preview of this even that’s billed as Market + Happening + Feast all in one. Scott Emo– Host of The Scott Emo Show This show is a combination local talk show, webisode series, and podcast. The next live taping takes place on May 22 at Stage 773 (1225 W. Belmont) at 8pm. OTL #344 local music provided by The Bingers…
Posted 13 years ago Tagged Chicago blog Chicago Gardening Chicago media Chicago Podcast Chicago Radio Community Gardening
OTL: Episode #341- Parking Ticket Geek update, Where is Mike’s tie?, John Wayne Gacy’s Other Victims
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 “where is my tie?” radio station WLUW-FM (88.7) Chicago) Mike Stephen gets an update on local transportation issues from the Parking Ticket Geek, wonders if he’ll ever get his tie back from John Berka, and learns about a blog covering the re-opened John Wayne Gacy investigation. The Parking Ticket Geek– Official OTL parking correspondent and blogger at TheExpiredMeter.com We get the latest on local transportation issues from The Geek himself. Will Mike ever get his tie back? – An update from last week Last week John Berka of Group Mind Films admitted to holding on to Mike’s necktie for two years. He even got married while wearing it. We get an update on the location of the infamous tie and hear about a sad taqueria closing in Edgewater. Mike’s tie Alison True– Creator of the John Wayne Gacy’s Other Victims blog We learn about this blog that chronicles on the ongoing investigation into other victims of serial killer John Wayne Gacy. John Wayne Gacy OTL #341 local music provided by The Kickback…
Posted 13 years ago Tagged Chicago blog Chicago media Chicago parking Chicago Podcast Chicago Radio Mike Stephen Outside the Loop Radio Parking Ticket Geek WLUW
OTL Radio #340- The Pierogi Wagon comes to Chicago, What’s new with Group Mind Films, Chi-Town Clown
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 “yummy pierogi” radio station WLUW-FM (88.7) Chicago) Mike Stephen previews the arrival of The Pierogi Wagon in Chicago, Gets an update about Group Mind Films, and leans about the Chi-Town Clown group. Damian Warzecha– Co-owner of The Pierogi Wagon Coming in May look for The Pierogi Wagon to hit the Chicago streets. We get a preview of the wagon and learn how to contribute through their Kickstarter page. John Berka – Managing partner of Group Mind Films This Chicago-based production company has lots going on, including the release of a film and important philanthropy work in Uganda. We get the lowdown. Dean Evans– Artistic director of Chi-Town Clown Did you know that Chicago has a strong clown community? We learn about this group that encompasses all types of local clown performance. OTL #340 local music provided by Dead Native…
Posted 13 years ago Tagged Chicago blog Chicago Food Chicago media Chicago Podcast Chicago Radio food trucks Mike Stephen Outside the Loop Radio WLUW