(podcasting live-to-tape from Toons Bar and Grill) (broadcasting on the “3 is the new 5” radio station WLUW-FM (88.7) Chicago) Mike Stephen takes OTL on the road to Toons for a celebration of three years of local community broadcasting! Featuring: Danny Beck — owner of Toons, BBQ stud Mike with Danny Beck Mick Dumke – writer and editor at the Chicago Reader Mike talks local politics with Mick Dumke Parking Ticket Geek – THE expert on all things parking related in Chicago Mike and the Parking Ticket Geek chat about Chicago parking issues Fausto Fernos – host of the Feast of Fun podcast Mike with Fausto Fernos, host of the #1 GLBT podcast, Feast of Fun Jessica Herman – “The Get” writer for Time Out Chicago, OTL contributor Andrea Newberry – local blogger at forkableblog.com Mike, Jessica, and Andrea chat about the blog and how to cook sensibly and on the cheap. Mike, Jessica, and Andrea chat about slow food in fast-paced lives OTL #166 Anniversary Party credits: host – Mike Stephen producer – Jenny Stephen engineer – Dave “DJ Goldie G” Goldman t-shirts – Propaganda OTL #166 Anniversary Show local music provided by DJ Goldie G…
(podcasting from the studios in the OTL Bunker, somewhere in Chicago) (broadcasting on the “for the birds” radio station WLUW-FM (88.7) Chicago) Mike Stephen gets a preview of the 28th Annual Chicago Lesbian and Gay International Film Festival, jumps behind the OTL News Desk for a local news update, and learns about the problem of birds colliding with local buildings. Reminder About the OTL Third Anniversary Party/Show Taping — At Toons Bar and Grill! Come by Toons on Friday, November 20 to catch a live taping of OTL! The guest lineup is coming soon! Stay tuned! Toons Bar and Grill at 3857 N. Southport Brenda Webb — Director of Reeling 2009: The 28th Annual Chicago Lesbian and Gay Film Festival This week marks the beginning of Reeling 2009- it’s 28th year! We get a preview on this year’s festival and Brenda discusses why it’s important to our community. OTL News Desk Update – From the future of Kiddieland to the disappearance of Blue Cart recycling in Chicago, Mike Stephen has the latest. We’re also treated to a blast from the past when a former OTL employee checks in. The OTL News Room Former Producer Andy Hermann as He Grows a Robust Beard Annette Prince – Director of the Chicago Bird Collision Monitors During this migratory season, birds can easily collide into tall buildings in Chicago. We learn more about this and how it can be avoided. OTL #163 local music provided by An Aesthetic Anaesthetic…
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(podcasting from the studios in the OTL Bunker, somewhere in Chicago) (broadcasting on the “loud and proud” radio station WLUW-FM (88.7) Chicago) Mike Stephen learns about tomorrow’s special programming on CAN-TV, gets up to speed on the new rules in place for the Pride Parade this year, and talks to the co-chair of the reform caucus of the Chicago Teacher’s Union about CPS job cuts. Mike’s busy weekend – Is it possible for our intrepid host to hit up the Taste of Chicago, Pride Parade, AND tend to his new Earth Box garden on his deck? We shall see! Above: Mike’s Amazing Pepper and Basil Garden Omari Nyamweya – Programming Coordinator for CAN-TV Tomorrow, June 27, CAN-TV features a special day of programming produced by residents whose communities have been affected by violence. We learn more about this programming on the show this week. Michael Lehet – Blogger at What’s a Boy to Do? at ChicagoNow.com Michael fills us in on some new rules for Pride Parade ’09 participants and attendees. Karen Lewis – Co-chair of CORE, a reform caucus of the Chicago Teachers Union Karen tells us of CORE’s mission to reform the Chicago Public Schools. OTL #144 local music provided by The Hoyle Brothers…
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(podcasting “from” out in back of the Congress Theatre) (broadcasting on the 100-watt elevating-to-new-heights radio station WLUW 88.7-FM Chicago) Mike Stephen asks Andy Hermann about another radio show, they learn about the Bloomingdale Trail, they talk with a local resident driving Barack Obama’s old car, and then they hear about the vibe at the Proposition 8 protest in Chicago. there’s OTL… and then there’s other radio shows; Andy “cheats” on Mike and the show, but manages to get a plug on Luke Burbank’s Seattle radio program Ben Helphand – president, Friends of the Bloomingdale Trail; on building a public park on an abandoned elevated railway Natasha Brown – owner, Obama Mobile; on how she ended up with Present-elect Obama’s old car Ben Gonzales – photographer, gopho.com; on the vibes and scenes at the Proposition 8 protest in Chicago (segue music this week from Tangleweed)
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