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…

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OTL: Episode #153- IL Torture Inquiry and Relief Commission, NW Side Neighborhoods, the Funding of Local Online Journalism

(podcasting from the studios in the OTL Bunker, somewhere in Chicago) (broadcasting on the “neighborhood friendly” radio station WLUW-FM (88.7) Chicago) Mike Stephen plays anchor behind the OTL News Desk, discusses the pros and cons of the new Illinois Torture Inquiry and Relief Commission, learns about some NW Side neighborhoods, and looks at the funding of local online journalism. The OTL News Desk– From setting the record for most people wearing Groucho glasses in one place to the new local tax on booze, intrepid anchor Mike Stephen has the latest. Tracy Siska – Executive Director of the Chicago Justice Project Recently Gov. Quinn signed legislation that established the Illinois Torture Inquiry and Relief Commission; a response to torture authorized under Chicago Police Commander Jon Burge.  What are the pros and cons of this commission?  Tracy joins us to give us his views. Dan Kelly – Local writer and author of Chicago Revenant: Dunning/Schorsch Village Dan writes for this occasional feature on GapersBlock.com.  This is the first in a series of Chicago Revenants and for his maiden voyage Dan went to the Northwest Side of the city to profile some neighborhoods.  He reports back to us what he discovered. Mike Doyle – Scribe of ChicagoCarless.com Mike explains what he sees as the flaws of current funding system used to back various local blogs and profiles the upcoming Community Blogging and Online Media event.  He also wrote about the funding issue here. OTL #153 local music provided by The Artist Formerly Known […]

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OTL: Episode #144- Special CAN-TV Programming, New Pride Parade Rules, and Reforming Chicago Public Schools

(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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OTL: Episode #143- Anne Elizabeth Moore, MoveSmart.org, and Looking At the Future of Local Blogs

(podcasting from the studios in the OTL Bunker, somewhere in Chicago) (broadcasting on the “Chicago Sound Alliance” radio station WLUW-FM (88.7) Chicago) Mike Stephen gets a call from a former OTL employee, chats with Anne Elizabeth Moore about a retrospective exhibit of her work, finds out about MoveSmart.org, and learns why there is a need for a local blogger round table discussion. The OTL Customer Service Line – Mike gets a call from a former OTL employee wondering about last week’s technical difficulties. Anne Elizabeth Moore – Media and Consumerism Critic, Artist, Author Anne talks about an exhibit that is a retrospective of her work over the past 16 years.  It’s called Dismantling the Corporate State and Other Amusements and it’s at Columbia College. Justin Massa – Co-Founder and Executive Director of MoveSmart.org Justin heads up a project to connect people with information about Chicago neighborhoods that otherwise wouldn’t be readily available.  He gives us the lowdown on this effort. Mike Doyle – Blogger at chicagocarless.com and Chicagosphere There is quite the blogging community in Chicago and Mike Doyle would like to sit down with some local bloggers to discuss the future of this online news and information medium.  He tells us why this week. OTL #143 local music provided by Black Jack Rover…

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