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 “homemade” radio station WLUW-FM (88.7) Chicago) Mike Stephen learns about the proposed ride-sharing ordinance, examines how the recent weather can get you a parking ticket, and talks to the host of the Homemade Stories podcast. Jacob Huebert– Senior attorney at The Liberty Justice Center Do you use ride-sharing services like Uber and Lyft? Jacob authored a recent blog post about the 7 worst things in Chicago’s proposed ride-sharing ordinance. He joins us to discuss what he wrote. The Parking Ticket Geek – Blogger at The Expired Meter The crazy amount of snow we’ve been getting recently can lead to surprise parking tickets. The Geek joins us to explain. Photo courtesy of The Expired Meter Shannon Cason– Local writer, storyteller, and host of the Homemade Stories podcast We learn what makes a storyteller tick and find out about the Kickstarter page for Shannon’s locally-produced podcast. Shannon Cason OTL #384 local music provided by The Viaducts…
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 “oh-so-artsy” radio station WLUW-FM (88.7) Chicago) Mike Stephen visits the Cornelia Arts Building, gives an update on his dad’s parking ticket, and learns about the Northwest Chicago Film Society. Kevin Swallow– Local artist and member of the Cornelia Arts Building We go inside a unique 100+ year old building that provides studio space for some of Chicago’s artists in Roscoe Village. The Cornelia Arts Building A bogus parking ticket update– Mike gives us an update on the story of how his dad received a parking ticket while Mike was idling his car, waiting to pick him up. Friend of OTL, The Parking Ticket Geek, recently featured Mike’s story in a column. OTL Host Mike Stephen with a bogus ticket. Photo courtesy of dnainfo.com. Kyle Westphal– Vice president of the NW Chicago Film Society This organization aims to preserve the classic movie experience. We get the lowdown on all the work they do. Photo courtesy of northwestchicagofilmsociety.org. OTL #367 local music provided by The Claudettes…
Posted 13 years ago Tagged Chicago art Chicago blog Chicago media Chicago parking Chicago Podcast Chicago Radio 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 “watch where you idle your car” radio station WLUW-FM (88.7) Chicago) Mike Stephen talks to the director of a film about the culture of violence in Chicago, shares his downtown parking woes, and checks in with a family that isn’t purchasing anything in 2013. Will Robson-Scott– Director of Chi Raq We discuss this documentary on the culture of violence in some of Chicago’s poorest neighborhoods. A bogus parking ticket– Mike tells the story of how his dad received a parking ticket while Mike was idling the car, waiting to pick him up. Friend of OTL, The Parking Ticket Geek, recently featured Mike’s story in a column. OTL Host Mike Stephen with a bogus ticket. Photo courtesy of dnainfo.com. 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 once again to see how it’s going. OTL #362 local music provided by Speck Mountain…
Posted 13 years ago Tagged Chicago Business Chicago film 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 “fully-geeked for parking in Chicago” radio station WLUW-FM (88.7) Chicago) Mike Stephen talks to Will Guzzardi about running for IL State Rep once again, learns about the Goose and Fox Pop-Up Supper Club, and checks in with the Parking Ticket Geek about speed cameras and much more. Will Guzzardi– Candidate for the Democratic nomination for IL State Representative (39th) A couple years ago Will ran for this position and came up just 125 votes short. He’s back at it again and we find out where he stands on statewide and local issues. Greg Combs– Chef and proprietor of Goose & Fox We hear about this local pop-up supper club that prides itself on excellent food as well as a down-to-earth atmosphere. The Parking Ticket Geek– Blogger at TheExpiredMeter.com The Geek discusses red light cameras, city sticker violations, and much more. OTL #360 local music provided by Project Film…
Posted 13 years ago Tagged Chicago blog Chicago Food Chicago media Chicago Podcast Chicago politics Chicago Radio Mike Stephen Outside the Loop Radio Parking Ticket Geek