(podcasting “from” our SoundProofBooth… in a soundproof booth) (broadcasting on the 100-watt flamethrower WLUW 88.7-FM Chicago) Mike Stephen and Andy Hermann bring Outside the Loop RADIO to the WLUW airwaves for the first time! In this edition, they discuss the recent radio payola settlement and learn about dyeing the Chicago River green for St. Patrick’s Day. OTL Radio on WLUW 88.7-FM Chicago; Mike & Andy officially bring the podcast to the airwaves!! Michael Bracy – Future of Music Coalition policy director; on the Chicago 2016 Olympics bid, and his very special name Mike Butler – Green Chicago River crew leader; on dyeing the Chicago River green for St. Patrick’s Day (segue music this week by Catherine O’Connell)
(podcasting “from” the Santa Claus green room at the Harlem Irving Plaza Mall) Mike Stephen and Andy Hermann take a look into the current state of US radio, they spread some holiday cheer, and then they discuss restaurants in Chicago. Jenny Toomey and Peter DiCola – Future of Music Coalition; on their “False Premises, False Promises” radio ownership study, and Stop Big Media Mike and Andy offer Holiday Cheer! Michael Morowitz – proprietor of EatChicago.net; on eating and dining in Chicago
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(podcasting “from” the Soldier Field maintenance closet) Mike Stephen and Andy Hermann chat with Chicago radio personality Cara Carriveau, they check back in with George’s Tavern in Berwyn, and then Andy takes a look into Mike’s strange personal life. Cara Carriveau – radio host extraordinaire; on why she got canned from WLUP, and exclusive news on where you can hear her next! (Outside the Loop RADIO has the scoop before anyone else !!!) …AND ALSO… George’s Tavern update; Berwyn IL 6am tavern ordinance still up in the air (which digresses into a show prep meeting) “Mike Can’t Be Alone“; Andy introduces a new segment investigating Mike’s scary head
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(podcasting “from” the Uptown Theatre) Mike Stephen and Andy Hermann officially launch Outside the Loop RADIO… with a look into the current state of the US mass media, an unscientific investigation to see who’s still using payphones, and a report on the 2006 “bests” of Chicago. Robert McChesney – U of Illinois professor and Free Press founder; on the state of big and alternative media in the United States “The Payphone Experiment“; which seemed like a good idea at the time Brian Hieggelke – Newcity publisher; on the 2006 “Best of” Chicago
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