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 “extended weekend in the Midwest” radio station WLUW-FM (88.7) Chicago) Mike Stephen visits Three Oaks, Michigan. It’s just 90 minutes from Chicago and is one of eight towns in SW Michigan that make up “Harbor Country.” Also, check out the Pilsen, Bucktown, and Logan Square shows! Mike Prelaske– General manager of the Journeyman Distillery We go inside this popular Three Oaks organic distillery that was once a corset and buggy whip factory. A barrel of bourbon at the Journeyman Distillery. David Fink and Sandra Thompson – Co-owner and general manager (respectively) of The Acorn Theater This theater is known throughout Harbor Country as a great venue for all kinds of performance art. We pay a visit. Mike and his Dad outside the Acorn Theater. Dave Repetto– Board chair of Radio Harbor Country WRHC-FM (106.7) This station, based in Three Oaks, provides diverse radio programming for the entire Harbor Country community. We stop by this volunteer-run station. Dave Repetto at the controls of Radio Harbor Country. OTL #373 local music provided by Trio Globo…
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 “illumination” radio station WLUW-FM (88.7) Chicago) Mike Stephen learns about the TIF Illumination Project, Looks back on the future of music predictions, and discusses how some big businesses avoid paying taxes. Tom Tresser– Educator, organizer, and co-founder of CivicLab TIF reform is an important topic and Tom is in the thick of it. Check out tifreports.com and a series of public events to learn more about how TIFs work. You can also sign a petition to put TIFs on property tax bills. Looking back at the future of music– Mike discovered an interview he recorded in the old WLUW studio with writer Lou Carlozo from 2001. In this this clip they discuss when the future of music could be. We see if what they talked about came true. The old WLUW studio circa 2000. Celeste Meiffren– Filed Director for the IL Public Interest Research Group IL PIRG’s report, Representation Without Taxation, shows how some Fortune 500 companies exploit loopholes and distort the tax code to avoid billions of dollars in taxes. Celeste discusses the report. OTL #346 local music provided by Sonia Khaleel…
Posted 13 years ago Tagged Chicago blog Chicago media Chicago Podcast Chicago Radio Mike Stephen Outside the Loop Radio TIFs tom tresser 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 “hello 2013!” radio station WLUW-FM (88.7) Chicago) Mike Stephen takes a look back on some highlights from the show in 2012! An OTL 2012 Flashback- Sit back, relax, and listen to a few clips that aired in 2012! Thanks so much for listening to and supporting Outside the Loop Radio. 2012 was a great year and I’m excited to make 2013 even better! Have a Happy New Year! –Mike Stephen OTL #325 local music provided by Deanna Devore…
Posted 14 years ago Tagged 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 “tea and crumpets” radio station WLUW-FM (88.7) Chicago) Mike Stephen talks to Jon Moonie, a fan of WLUW, about his podcast in England, gets compared once again to Adam Richman, and looks at the future of the Portage Theater in Portage Park. Jon Moonie– Co-founder of the From the Rookery End podcast and elementary school teacher in Watford, England We hear about this British podcast from its founder. He’s a fan of WLUW ever since he visited the station 11 years ago. From the Rookery End Podcast Mike v. Adam Richman – One of Jon Moonie’s students thinks Mike looks like Adam Richman of the TV show Man v. Food. Mike Stephen or Adam Richman? Mike Edwards– Founder of the Save the Portage Theater Facebook page The future of the Portage Theater in Portage Park is uncertain. We hear from a concerned resident of the neighborhood who is trying to save the theater. The Portage Theater OTL #288 local music provided by Jennifer Hall…
Posted 15 years ago Tagged Adam Richman Chicago blog Chicago media Chicago Podcast Chicago Radio Jon Moonie Mike Stephen Outside the Loop Radio WLUW