OTL: Episode #184- Shadow Chicago Budget, the Etiquette Bitch, the New Indie Film, “American Legacy”

(podcasting from the studios in the OTL Bunker, somewhere in Chicago) (broadcasting on the “always-mindful-of-our-etiquette” radio station WLUW-FM (88.7) Chicago) Mike Stephen discusses the city’s vice-mayor budget, chats about manners in the 21st Century with the Etiquette Bitch, and learns about an indie film that was recently shot and produced in Chicago. Hugh Devlin — Contributing Writer for Lake Effect News Have you ever heard of the Office of the Vice-Mayor in Chicago?  Did you know that it receives $100,000 to operate every year?  Just how is that money spent?  Hugh joins us to discuss his findings.  You can read his story here. The Etiquette Bitch— Chicago’s Very Own Ms. Manners She’s trying to bring civility to the 21st Century and she has a blog and podcast.  The EB joins us this week. Jay Sukow and John Berka — Authors and Producers of American Legacy Michael Strening, Jr. – Pianist in The SDS Trio, the band that scored the film These three creative guys have a great story about how they brought to life an independently produced film shot here in Chicago. The Cast of American Legacy OTL #184 local music provided by The SDS Trio…

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OTL: Episode #180- Mike Doyle Checks Out of ChicagoNow, Comic Books in Academics, Mick Dumke Talks Chicago Politics

(podcasting from the studios in the OTL Bunker, somewhere in Chicago) (broadcasting on the “all politics is local” radio station WLUW-FM (88.7) Chicago) Mike Stephen talks to local blogger Mike Doyle about leaving the Trib’s ChicagoNow blog, learns how comic books reflect American history, and chats about the latest local political issues with Mick Dumke. Mike Doye — Scribe at ChicagoCarless.com This week Mike resigned his post as the scribe of ChicagoNow’s Chicagosphere blog.  He tells us the story of why he left and the problems he sees with the ChicagoNow approach to blogging. Cord Scott— Ph.D. Student in American History at Loyola University Chicago Comic books can tell a great deal about our history.  Cord will be exploring the link between comics, academics, and history at an event on Monday, March 22 at Challenger’s Comics at 1845 N. Western Ave. from 6-9 p.m.  He joins us on the show this week. Mick Dumke — Writer and Editor at the Chicago Reader From the politics of Chicago garbage to the city’s economic woes, Mick Dumke is covering the story.  He brings us up to speed on the latest Chicago political issues. Mike Stephen and Mick Dumke Talk Chicago Politics at Toon’s in Lakeview in November of ’09 OTL #180 local music provided by The Streets on Fire…

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OTL: Episode #176- Possible Wal-Mart Compromise, CTA Mobile Garden Update, Pecha Kucha Chicago

(podcasting from the studios in the OTL Bunker, somewhere in Chicago) (broadcasting on the “mobile gardening” radio station WLUW-FM (88.7) Chicago) Mike Stephen loves pens, gets the latest about the Wal-Mart saga in Chicago, discusses the news regarding the CTA Mobile Garden Project, and learns about an arts event that will benefit the victims of the earthquake in Haiti. Angela Caputo — Reporter and Blogger for ProgressIllinois.com There is a new development in the plans to bring another Wal-Mart to Chicago.  Angela gives us the story.  Check out the article she wrote on this topic here. Joe Baldwin— Local Artist and Creator of The Mobile Garden We check in with Joe since he has some good news about the status of The Mobile Garden.  I originally interviewed him about this project in October of last year.  You can check out that interview here. Peter Exley — Architect, Co-host of the Pecha Kucha Night Chicago I know, I know.  Pecha what?  Peter explains what this unique show is all about and how it will benefit the victims of the earthquake in Haiti. OTL #176 local music provided by Kristin Ronne…

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OTL: Episode #175- Chicago Aldermen Project, OTL Press, the East Village is Historic

(podcasting from the studios in the OTL Bunker, somewhere in Chicago) (broadcasting on the “historic neighborhood” radio station WLUW-FM (88.7) Chicago) Mike Stephen learns about an upcoming local arts project involving the City Council, chats with a former OTL employee about some show press, and brings us the story of the East Village neighborhood’s arrival on the National Register of Historic Places. Jeremy Scheuch — Co-organizer of the Chicago Aldermen Project In an effort to teach Chicago about its elected officials, local artists will create portraits of their aldermen.  We get the info on this interesting project. Andrew J. Hermann— Former Executive Producer of Outside the Loop Radio Recently this little radio show got some press in the January edition of the Illinois Entertainer.  They didn’t get the picture and the caption correct, though.  Is this an evil plot by Andy to take over?  We find out! Hey, that’s not Andy Hermann! Scott Rappe — Architect, member of the East Village Association The East Village neighborhood in Chicago was recently named to the National Register of Historic Places.  We get some history of this small area of the city and find out why it made the list. OTL #175 local music provided by The Cathy Santonies…

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