OTL: Episode #42

(podcasting “from” the corner of Lake and Ashland, just outside of Union Park) (broadcasting on the 100-watt rock show WLUW 88.7-FM Chicago) Mike Stephen and Andy Hermann share transportation stories, they discuss public art in Berwyn, they get the scoop on a big Chicago music festival, and then they learn about more potential concerts at Wrigley Field. Mike and Andy’s transportation report; Mike takes some cyclists to task, and Andy enjoys cheesy Michiana radio Cari Brokamp – reporter, Berwyn Life; on public art in Berwyn, and breaking the Spindle story Miles Raymer – music columnist, Chicago Reader; on the Pitchfork Music Festival, and what it means for Chicago David Winner – president, Lake View Citizens Council; on more concerts at Wrigley Field (segue music this week from The Sea and Cake)

OTL: Episode #40

(podcasting “from” the Taste of Chicago) (broadcasting on the 100-watt slab of barbecue ribs WLUW 88.7-FM Chicago) Mike Stephen and Andy Hermann address an OTL controversy, they learn about hybrid buses for the CTA, they discuss bad hip-hip in rural Wisconsin, and then they learn about why more girls should rock. Andy’s coup; a special bond made with Chicago Alderman Manny Flores Sanjaka Wirasingha – doctoral research assistant at thee Grainger Power Electronics and Motor Drives Laboratory within the Electric Power and Power Electronics Center at the Illinois Institute of Technology; on hybrid electronic conversion kits for the CTA Mike in Wisconsin; our friends up north at Bob’s Riverside love Fergie Emily Easton – co-founder, Girls Rock! Chicago; on why girls rock, and should rock even more (segue music this week from Neko Case)

OTL: Episode #38

(podcasting “from” the Forest Park Blue Line station) (broadcasting on the 100-watt diesel engine WLUW 88.7-FM Chicago) Mike Stephen and Andy Hermann talk transportation and the current state of the CTA, and then they go on location and visit with a coffee champion. driving on Ashland Avenue; the nightmare of a major street in Chicago Kevin O’Neil – founder, CTA Tattler; on happenings at the Chicago Transit Authority Matt Riddle – designer, Intelligentsia Coffee & Tea; on roasting and brewing, and the competitive barista circuit (segue music this week from Soft Targets)

OTL: Episode #18

(podcasting “from” Mike Stephen’s bedroom, and somewhere in New York City) Podcasting from Chicago and New York… Mike Stephen and Andy Hermann learn about a proposal to ban alcohol from NYC commuter trains, and then they talk with a former local writer making his way in Metropolis. Richard Shea – founder, Commuters Allied for Responsible Enjoyment (CARE); on a proposed alcohol ban on NYC commuter trains Andy in NYC; our ISDN connection goes down, so it’s a “Man on the Street” segment Michael Beaumier – author, I Know You’re Out There; on running the Chicago Reader‘s “Matches” section