OTL: Episode #26

(podcasting “from” a farm in the middle of Lake County) (broadcasting on the 100-watt blowtorch WLUW 88.7-FM Chicago) Mike Stephen and Andy Hermann learn about local and organic farming, they discuss the NCAA basketball tournament and girlfriends’ dads, and then they talk about the latest anti-technology experiment. web updates and local music; interact at the new OTL Forum, and we’re looking for local music to feature on the show Jim Slama – founder, FamilyFarmed.org; on local and organic food in Illinois NCAA basketball tournament; Mike tries to impress Jenny’s dad during March Madness Mike Taylor – co-founder, ShutdownDay.org; on a bold experiment technology experiment (segue music this week by Down the Line)

OTL: Episode #23

(podcasting “from” outside Wrigley Field) Mike Stephen and Andy Hermann tease a big OTL show announcement, they learn about preserving a sports landmark, they discuss the GI Joe Killaz, and then they get the lowdown on a local weather experiment. OTL Radio announcement; Mike & Andy tease some big upcoming news about this podcast!! Daniel Cox – the guy behind SaveWrigley.com; about more advertising encroaching on Major League Baseball Mike’s political theme music; we dip into the OTL Email Bag and find a suggestion for the GI Joe Killaz Sarah Dahnke – Chicagoist contributor; on a very unscientific Chicago weather experiment

OTL: Episode #19

GO BEARS !! (podcasting “from” the kitchen in Mike Ditka’s Restaurant) Mike Stephen and Andy Hermann catch Bears fever, Mike amuses Andy with an extended rant about local sports bars, and then they discover a cool guidebook for Chicagoans. Roy Taylor – owner, Chicago Bears History website; on a proposed alcohol ban on NYC commuter trains Mike’s Soapbox; his love for the Bears turns into a rant on sports bars Kathie Bergquist – city editor, Not for Tourists Chicago; on a cool city guidebook and website

OTL: Episode #17

(podcasting “from” Lane Tech High School) Mike Stephen and Andy Hermann reach back around, they discuss the latest CTA issues, they dip into the OTL mailbag, and then they learn about the newest pro sports team in Chicago. Mike & Andy reach back around; props to Hyper Nonsense Kevin O’Neil – CTA Tattler; on Chicago’s public transit issues OTL Email Bag; checking in with our listeners Kevin Loughery, Jr. – co-owner, Chicago Shamrox; on Chicago’s newest professional sports franchise