(podcasting from the studios in the OTL Bunker, somewhere in Chicago) (broadcasting on the “see you at Toons on 11/20” radio station WLUW-FM (88.7) Chicago) Mike Stephen has a discussion about an important Chicago grammar question, gets nerdy with the co-founder of the Chicago Nerd Social Club, and celebrates three years of Permanent Records. 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! It’s FREE to get in and we’ll have lots of WLUW and OTL merch to give away! It all starts at 8:00 p.m.! Here’s who’s stopping by: Mick Dumke, writer and editor at the Chicago Reader, the Parking Ticket Geek, THE expert on all things parking related in Chicago , Fausto Fernos, host of the Feast of Fun podcast, and Andrea Newberry, local food blogger at Forkable. Enjoy live spinning from Chicago’s Own DJ Goldie G. Toons Bar and Grill at 3857 N. Southport Ed Zotti — Confidant, Editor, and Personal Trainer to Cecil Adams, author of The Straight Dope column Since Cecil is too busy to take our call, Ed sheds some light on the age-old Chicago battle of thousands vs. “hunnerts.” Rachel Baker – Co-Founder of the Chicago Nerd Social Club Nerds are alive, well, and out in force in Chicago. Rachel gives us some insight into the nerd culture and fills us in on her very nerdy social club. Lance Barresi – Co-Owner of Permanent […]
(podcasting from the studios in the OTL Bunker, somewhere in Chicago) (broadcasting on the “everybody in the audience gets a prize” radio station WLUW-FM (88.7) Chicago) Mike Stephen discusses making a living off of local blogging, what it’s like to be in the audience at Oprah, and New City’s Best of Chicago 2009 list. 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! It’s FREE to get in and we’ll have lots of WLUW and OTL merch to give away! Mick Dumke, writer and editor at the Chicago Reader, and the Parking Ticket Geek are two featured guests on the show. More info to follow! Toons Bar and Grill at 3857 N. Southport Steve Rhodes — Founder of the Beachwood Reporter Making a living off of local blogging is difficult. Steve discusses this and tells us about receiving some some grant money to improve his site. The “O” Experience – The lovely and talented Jenny Stephen drops by the OTL Bunker to give us a behind the scenes account of attending the Oprah show. Jenny and Beth Outside Harpo Studios Brian Hieggelke – Editor and Publisher of New City New City is out with its annual “Best of Chicago” list. Brian gives us the highlights. OTL #164 local music provided by Roxy Swain…
Posted 16 years ago Tagged Beachwood Reporter Chicago blog Chicago media Chicago Radio Mike Stephen New City Outside the Loop Radio Steve Rhodes WLUW
(podcasting from the studios in the OTL Bunker, somewhere in Chicago) (broadcasting on the “Chicago talking” radio station WLUW-FM (88.7) Chicago) Mike Stephen gets an update on yet ANOTHER parking fiasco in the city, profiles a website dedicated to local rock, and discusses citizen journalism with the publisher of a local news blog. The Parking Ticket Geek – Blogger at theexpiredmeter.com and official OTL parking correspondent More good news about the parking situation in Chicago: apparently the meter pay boxes have clocks that are running slow. Great. The PTG gives us the latest on this story. You can also read him on the Chicago Now blog. Frank Krolicki – Founder of WindyCityRock.net Chicago has a thriving music scene. Windy City Rock aims to chronicle the scene and serves as a local music hub for Chicagoans. We get all the details from Frank. Suzanne McBride — Co-publisher of ChicagoTalks.org and Co-chair of the Journalism Department at Columbia College We feature a discussion about citizen journalism and its future here in Chicago as well as a profile of Chicago Talks. OTL #156 local music provided by Oh My God…
Posted 16 years ago Tagged Chicago blog Chicago media Chicago parking Chicago Radio Chicago Talks Mike Stephen Outside the Loop Radio Parking Ticket Geek Suzanne McBride Windy City Rock WLUW
OTL: Episode #154- 90s Chicago Music Rocked, Beachwood’s 20 Tweets Roundup, Another Chicago Magazine
(podcasting from the studios in the OTL Bunker, somewhere in Chicago) (broadcasting on the “gee, the 90s were a rocking time in Chicago ” radio station WLUW-FM (88.7) Chicago) Mike Stephen talks to a former radio personality about the importance of the 90s local music scene, checks up on prominent Chicagoans’ ridiculous Tweets, and learns about Another Chicago Magazine. James Van Osdol– Former radio personality, local writer, author of Chicago Rocked The 1990s were an incredible time for the Chicago music scene. James is working on telling the story of the local contribution to Rock & Roll over these 10 years in a book called Chicago Rocked. He’s releasing the book himself and is looking for the people’s support! Photo Courtesy of Jeff Kroll (jeffkrollphotos.com) Steve Rhodes – Founder of BeachwoodReporter.com Some Chicagoans shouldn’t be allowed to Tweet. Steve and I discuss why. You can also check out the “20 Tweets” series on the Beachwood Reporter. Jacob Knabb – Editor of Another Chicago Magazine ACM is one of the many very cool facets of the Chicago literary scene. Jacob explains what the magazine is all about and its role in the local writers’ community. OTL #154 local music provided by Moonshine Willy…
Posted 16 years ago Tagged Another Chicago Magazine Beachwood Reporter Chicago blog Chicago media Chicago Music Chicago Radio Jacob Knabb James Van Osdol Mike Stephen Outside the Loop Radio Steve Rhodes WLUW