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 “food truck freak” radio station WLUW-FM (88.7) Chicago) Mike Stephen talks to a local food truck freak, checks in with the founder of CitySwarm Chicago, and discusses domestic abuse in Chicagoland. Alex Levine— Founder of FoodTruckFreak.com and LetThemCook.com If you’re into food trucks, you need to check out FTF. We learn about the site and a new video project that lets YOU show your support for local food trucks. Lindsay Saewitz– Founder of CitySwarm Chicago Mike originally talked with Lindsay on OTL #226 back in January. We get an update on her business and what it’s like being a young entrepreneur in Chicago. Dawn Dalton— Executive Director of the Chicago Metropolitan Battered Women’s Network Domestic violence is a serious concern in Chicagoland. We discuss how the Network helps those affected by this kind of abuse. OTL #264 local music provided by They All Have Legs…
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 “cabs are here!” radio station WLUW-FM (88.7) Chicago) Mike Stephen talks with a Chicago cabbie about his new book, gets a surprise call from an old friend, and discusses gentrification in Logan Square. Dmitry Samarov— Chicago cabbie, artist, and author of Hack: Stories from a Chicago Cab We hear about the observations and stories from Dmitry’s extensive cabbie career as he chats with us in his cab. Dmitry Samarov OTL Co-Founder and Former Producer Andy Hermann Checks In– Looks like Mike forgot to mention him when talking about the 5th anniversary of the show last week. Oops! Don’t mess with Andy Hermann! OTL Rewind— From OTL #103– talking with Kelvyn Park student Yasendi Castaneda, and Logan Square Neighborhood Association organizer Rosita De La Rosa about their film focusing on gentrification in the neighborhood. OTL #263 local music provided by The Claudettes…
Posted 15 years ago Tagged Andy Hermann Chicago art Chicago blog Chicago media Chicago Podcast Chicago Radio Mike Stephen Outside the Loop Radio 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 “I’m watching you” radio station WLUW-FM (88.7) Chicago) Mike Stephen looks at the link between local crime and neighborhood b-ball hoops with The Reader’s Mick Dumke and then discusses the results of a study that examined if city police cameras reduce crime. Mick Dumke— Senior Writer at the Chicago Reader Do local basketball courts breed crime? Mick answers that question and discusses his latest analysis of the Chicago City Council. OTL Turns 5 This Week!– Happy birthday to us! Thanks for listening to this show over the years!! Nancy La Vigne, Ph.D.— Director of the Justice Policy Center at The Urban Institute Nancy and her research team studied the use of public surveillance cameras in Chicago. She tells us what they discovered. You can check out the study here. OTL #262 local music provided by Sunny Shadows…
Posted 15 years ago Tagged Chicago blog Chicago media Chicago parking Chicago Podcast Chicago politics Mick Dumke Mike Stephen Outside the Loop Radio Parking Ticket Geek 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 “you can bike in the winter” radio station WLUW-FM (88.7) Chicago) Mike Stephen learns about Chicago’s Bike Winter group, recaps last weekend’s Iron Man race with a local runner, and hears the story of a non-artist who markets art on the Internet. Julie Hochstadter— Last year’s co-chair of Bike Winter, Director and Owner of The Chainlink Even though our weather is cooling down you don’t have to put away that bicycle of yours! Julie talks to us about biking in Chicago winters and much more. Erik Nybo– Official OTL Running Correspondent and participant in the last week’s Iron Man in Madison, WI It’s the granddaddy of all races and Erik ran it last weekend. We find out how he did and get a recap of his experience. Iron Man Nybo Whitney Zeldow— Founder of HoneyMoonLetters.com We find out how this Chinatown resident and “non-artist” ended up promoting art online. OTL #260 local music provided by The Damn Choir…
Posted 15 years ago Tagged Chicago blog Chicago media Chicago Podcast Chicago Radio Erik Nybo Mike Stephen Outside the Loop Radio WLUW