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 “I’m with the band” radio station WLUW-FM (88.7) Chicago) Mike Stephen discusses the annoying bus-bunching issue and talks to the Chicagoan who recently ended up on stage with Phish while the band was in town. Shaun Jacobsen– Blogger at Transitized You’re waiting for a CTA bus and finally one pulls up- with two others behind it. These buses are “bunched.” We learn about why this happens. Check out Shaun’s post on this topic HERE. Julie Nichols– Musical director at the Main Stage at The Second City Julie tells her incredible story of meeting members of the band Phish at a Second City show on a Thursday night. By Sunday evening she, along with other SC members, were on stage with the band at the First Merit Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island. We hear about this amazing 72 hours. Trey Anastasio of Phish and Julie Nichols on stage before a show at The First Merit Bank Pavilion OTL #355 local music provided by When Clouds Attack…
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 “watch where you put that phone” radio station WLUW-FM (88.7) Chicago) Mike Stephen discusses if cell phones negatively impact a man’s reproductive health and explores what some feel are the downsides to bus rapid transit in Chicago. Dr. Craig Niederberger– Head of the urology department and professor of engineering at the University of Illinois at Chicago Dr. Niderberger runs a great blog called maledoc.com. He discusses whether or not cell phones can lead to problems with male reproductive health. Kevin Peterson– Member, Citizens Taking Action Citizens Taking Action, a transit advocacy group, has come out in opposition to plans to install bus rapid transit (BRT) on streets such as Ashland and Western Avenues. We get the latest. Photo courtesy of www.brtchicago.com OTL #353 local music provided by Netherfriends…
Posted 13 years ago Tagged Chicago Business Chicago media Chicago Podcast Chicago Radio Chicago Transit Authority Chicago transportation medicine Mike Stephen Outside the Loop Radio WLUW
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 “Rahmbo” radio station WLUW-FM (88.7) Chicago) Mike Stephen examines if Rahm has lost control of Chicago and discusses local sustainable transportation with the editor of Streetsblog Chicago. Mark Guarino– Staff writer for the Christian Science Monitor and contributor to Salon.com Has Mayor Emanuel lost control of Chicago? Mark examines that question and reflects on the first two years of the Emanuel Administration. John Greenfield– Editor of Streetsblog Chicago This new blog focuses on local sustainable transportation issues. We learn about this site and discuss the proposed Chicago bus rapid transit system. OTL #349 local music provided by Majors Junction…
Posted 13 years ago Tagged Chicago blog Chicago media Chicago Podcast Chicago Radio Chicago transportation Mike Stephen Outside the Loop Radio WLUW
OTL: Episode #341- Parking Ticket Geek update, Where is Mike’s tie?, John Wayne Gacy’s Other Victims
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 “where is my tie?” radio station WLUW-FM (88.7) Chicago) Mike Stephen gets an update on local transportation issues from the Parking Ticket Geek, wonders if he’ll ever get his tie back from John Berka, and learns about a blog covering the re-opened John Wayne Gacy investigation. The Parking Ticket Geek– Official OTL parking correspondent and blogger at TheExpiredMeter.com We get the latest on local transportation issues from The Geek himself. Will Mike ever get his tie back? – An update from last week Last week John Berka of Group Mind Films admitted to holding on to Mike’s necktie for two years. He even got married while wearing it. We get an update on the location of the infamous tie and hear about a sad taqueria closing in Edgewater. Mike’s tie Alison True– Creator of the John Wayne Gacy’s Other Victims blog We learn about this blog that chronicles on the ongoing investigation into other victims of serial killer John Wayne Gacy. John Wayne Gacy OTL #341 local music provided by The Kickback…
Posted 13 years ago Tagged Chicago blog Chicago media Chicago parking Chicago Podcast Chicago Radio Mike Stephen Outside the Loop Radio Parking Ticket Geek WLUW