OTL: Episode #406- Red light camera madness, Chicago Singles Club, 46th ward aldermanic candidate Denice Davis

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 “singles club” radio station WLUW-FM (88.7) Chicago) Mike Stephen discusses the inconsistencies of the red light cameras, learns about Chicago Singles Club’s musical quest, and talks issues with aldermanic candidate Denice Davis.   The Parking Ticket Geek– Blogger at The Expired Meter The Geek talks to us about the erratic local red light camera behavior that was recently exposed by the Chicago Tribune.     Kevin Claxton– Managing Director of the Chicago Singles Club We learn about this local record label that produces a video, new song and a photo shoot for local musicians every month.         Denice Davis– Candidate for alderman in the 46th Ward From affordable housing to crime in the ward, we hear Denice Davis’ vision of Uptown.         OTL #406 local music provided by Any Kind…  

OTL: Episode #403- Transit efficiency maps, Encyclopizzeria, The Comedy Exposition 2014

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 “encyclopizzeria” radio station WLUW-FM (88.7) Chicago) Mike Stephen discusses new local transit efficiency maps, eats pizza with the co-founder of Encyclopizzeria, and previews The Comedy Exposition 2014 Festival.   Sep Kamvar– Professor at the MIT Media Lab The folks at the MIT Media Lab have created some very interesting maps of Chicago transit efficiency.  We get the details.   The recent transit efficiency map of Chicago.   Erin Nederbo– Co-founder of Encyclopizzeria Eating pizza should not be a solitary event!  We get the details on this site that creates a local pizza-crazy community.       Katie McVay– Local stand-up comic and founder of The Comedy Exposition 2014 We get a preview of this independent DIY comedy festival happening in Lakeview, Wicker Park, and Logan Square from July 11-13.         OTL #403 local music provided by Meatwave…  

OTL: Episode #399- Shedding light on street fests, No more missed packages, An ex-cabbie’s view on ride sharing

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 “have a drink in the street” radio station WLUW-FM (88.7) Chicago) Mike Stephen learns about the quest of local neighborhood groups to monitor the finances of street fests, gets the lowdown on DropSpot, and talks to an ex-cabbie about his view of ride sharing services in Chicago.   Steve Jensen– President of the Bucktown Community Organization The BCO along with a few other neighborhood groups recently put in a request to see how street fests make their money and where our donations to these festivals go.  He gives us the details.       Andy Meyer, Tyler Veit, and Adam Bryan– Co-creators of DropSpot These Northwestern grad students are solving the problem of what to do with oversized packages getting delivered to our homes.  E-mail them at DropSpotChicago@gmail.com with your suggestions and feedback.     This won’t fit in your mailbox! Dmitry Samarov– Former Chicago cabbie, author, and artist Dmitry weighed in recently on the debate over ride sharing in Chicago.  He shares his thoughts and previews his upcoming book.     Dmitry Samarov in his cab driving days.     OTL #399 local music provided by The Thons…  

OTL: Episode #393- Attack of the Killer Asparagus, Analyzing Transit Future, 826CHI’s sci-fi prom

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 “Radio-9 From Outer Space” radio station WLUW-FM (88.7) Chicago) Mike Stephen talks to environmental radio host Mike Nowak, gets an analysis of the Transit Future proposal, and previews the 826CHI sci-fi prom this weekend.   Mike Nowak – Host of The Mike Nowak Show on WCPT-AM (820) and author of the forthcoming book, Attack of the Killer Asparagus and Other Lessons Not Learned in the Garden We talk to Mike about Chicago environmental issues and preview his live broadcast from the Irish American Heritage Center this Sunday morning.     John Greenfield– Editor of Streetsblog Chicago Recently, John analyzed the Transit Future proposal to revamp Chicagoland’s transit system.  We get his opinions on the plan.       Hayley Miller– Events & Outreach Coordinator at 826CHI This local non-profit writing & tutoring center is holding its annual fundraiser this weekend.  We get a preview and learn more about this organization.         OTL #393 local music provided by Secret Science…