TO HEAR THE SHOW, PRESS THE “PLAY” BUTTON AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS POST… (broadcasting on the “Big Moose” radio station WGN-AM 720) New daddy Mike Stephen learns about the movement to abolish the red light cameras in Chicago, discusses transportation issues with the Parking Ticket Geek, and gets the story of local Bluesman Big Moose Walker. Don Bransford– Committee member of Citizens to Abolish Red Light Cameras The red light cameras are a pain for Chicago drivers. We learn why a group of Chicagoans is working to get all of them removed from city streets. The Parking Ticket Geek– OTL’s Official Parking Correspondent and Blogger at The Expired Meter We get an update on some important local transportation topics from the one and only Parking Ticket Geek. The Secret History of Chicago Music– Local music historian and artist Plastic Crimewave (aka: Steve Krakow) profiles 20th century Blues musician Big Moose Walker in this week’s Chicago Reader. He gives us the lowdown on his musical contribution to Chicago. OTL #440 local music provided by Archie Powell and The Exports…
TO HEAR THE SHOW, PRESS THE “PLAY” BUTTON AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS POST… (broadcasting on the “coffee is for closers” radio station WGN-AM 720) Mike Stephen visits The WasteShed in Humboldt Park and learns about reusing every day items, gets the lowdown on a new personalized travel app designed in Chicago, and discusses the most comprehensive Chicago coffee map. Eleanor Ray– Director of The WasteShed Tucked away in Humboldt Park, The WasteShed is a place where you can find every day items for reuse. We go inside this unique shop. The WasteShed at 914 N. California in Chicago Varun Goel and Abhishek Ghuwalewala– Creators of the Tripnary app This iPhone app, developed in Chicago, creates a personalized world-wide travel bucket list for you. We get the lowdown. The Tripnary app Tanveer Ali– Data reporter for DNA Info Chicago We learn about the most comprehensive online Chicago coffee map and why it was created. This map is a useful resource for all Chicagoans…as is the most comprehensive Chicago late-night bar map! The most comprehensive online Chicago coffee map OTL #426 local music provided by Exit Ghost…
Posted 11 years ago Tagged Chicago blog Chicago Food Chicago media Chicago Podcast Chicago Radio Chicago recycling coffee Mike Stephen Outside the Loop Radio Technology WGN
TO HEAR THE SHOW, PRESS THE “PLAY” BUTTON AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS POST… (broadcasting on the “this is your homeroom” radio station WGN-AM 720) Mike Stephen previews the Homeroom 101 series on online privacy, discusses the role of biology in determining future violent criminals, and analyzes how the recent elections will affect our communities. Seth Vanek– Program Director, Homeroom We learn about this local resource for creative Chicagoans and preview their latest event: Dark Net 101: Online Privacy, Piracy, and Human Experimentation at The Hungry Brain bar in Roscoe Village on 11/11/14. Dr. Adrian Raine– Professor of Criminology, Psychiatry, & Psychology at the University of Pennsylvania Dr. Raine will be speaking at Dominican University in River Forest on 11/13/14 about “The Anatomy of Violence.” He tells us about his research in documenting brain impairments in adolescent and adult offenders. Dr. Adrian Raine Mick Dumke– Senior writer at the Chicago Reader We get a recap of how the results from Tuesday’s election affect us in our communities from one of the best political reporters in Chicago. Mike Stephen listens to Mick Dumke’s analysis of the recent election. OTL #421 local music provided by Aly Jados…
Posted 12 years ago Tagged Chicago blog Chicago politics Chicago Reader journalism Mick Dumke Mike Stephen Outside the Loop Radio WGN
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 “tacos to the masses” radio station WLUW-FM (88.7) Chicago) Mike Stephen pays a visit to the owner of The Salsa Truck, learns about the Chicago School of Data, and previews Reeling 32: The Chicago LGBT International Film Festival. Dan Salls– Owner of The Salsa Truck We pay a visit to The Salsa Truck HQ (the West Loop restaurant known as The Garage) to hear what Dan has learned during his time as a Chicago food truck owner. Dan O’Neil– Executive Director of Smart Chicago Collaborative The SCC is working on a new project: the Chicago School of Data. This effort seeks to use data to help our everyday lives. We learn about how it all works. Alexandra Ensign– Programming Director of Reeling 32: The Chicago LGBT International Film Festival We get a preview of this incredible film festival now in its 32nd year in Chicago. OTL #414 local music provided by House Sounds…
Posted 12 years ago Tagged Chicago blog Chicago Business Chicago Food Chicago media Chicago Podcast Chicago Radio food trucks Outside the Loop Radio Technology WLUW