OTL: Episode #129

HAPPY ST. PATRICK’S WEEKEND !! (podcasting from the studios in the OTL Bunker, somewhere in Chicago) (broadcasting on the radio station with so much journalistic integrity, WLUW 88.7-FM Chicago) Mike Stephen and Andy Hermann respond to an email about last week’s food show, and then they look at local journalism — including the sale of a couple community newspapers, and the challenges blogs bring to traditional print outlets. OTL #128 Food Show followup; looking for The Slinger on This is why you’re fat. Ron Roenigk – publisher, Inside Publications; on buying the Booster and News-Star, and community journalism at YourNews Media daily newspaper news; the Chicago Sun-Times made TIME‘s list of “The 10 Most Endangered Newspapers in America” Craig Gernhardt – publisher, The ‘Broken Heart’ of Rogers Park blog on community journalism and its impact on free weekly newspapers . OTL #129 segue music provided by The Tossers …

OTL: Episode #128

(podcasting from the studios in the OTL Bunker, somewhere in Chicago) (broadcasting on the yummy-yummy-yummy-I’ve-got-food-in-my-tummy radio station WLUW 88.7-FM Chicago) THE FIRST OTL LOCAL FOOD SHOW… OTL #128 on-location: Jay’s Beef Mike Stephen and Andy Hermann present a special food-themed show — featuring topics including Italian beef sandwiches, a new local website advocating sustainable, and organic foods, and finding the best burgers in Chicago. Ed Zotti – editor/confidant/personal trainer to Cecil Adams, The Straight Dope; on the Straight Dope Chicago‘s look at the classic Italian beef sandwich Michael Morowitz – editor-in-chief, The Local Beet; on eating locally-grown, sustainable and organic foods Nat Grotte – co-creator, Chicago Burger Project; on locating and consuming the best burgers in the city .. other online Chicago food resources mentioned in this show… LTHForum.com – the Chicago-based culinary chat site Chicago Bites – food podcast by Bridget Houlihan & Tammy Green (also hear them as guests on OTL’s 2nd Anniversary Party show !!) .. OTL #128 segue music provided by The Hood Internet …

OTL: Episode #127

(podcasting from the studios in the OTL Bunker, somewhere in Chicago) (broadcasting on the I’ll-blow-you-away-with-my-mad-phat-harmonica-skills radio station WLUW 88.7-FM Chicago) Mike Stephen and Andy Hermann discuss transit issues in Chicago and beyond, they talk with a very special vegan, and then they visit the country’s only harmonica factory. Rick Harnish – executive director, Transit Riders’ Alliance; on advocating for fast, frequent and dependable trains linking the entire Midwest Sheena Spikes – finalist, Sexiest Vegetarian Next Door 2009; on why she’s a vegan, and how she got involved in the PETA-sponsored contest Brad Harrison – founder, Harrison Custom Harmonicas LLC; on being the only harmonica factory in the United States (segue music this week from Tim Kough) COMING NEXT WEEK : THE FIRST OTL LOCAL FOOD SHOW !!

OTL: Episode #126

(podcasting from the OTL Bunker, somewhere in Chicago) (broadcasting on the I-think-I’ll-throw-my-hat-into-the-Fifth-Congressional-District-race-ring radio station WLUW 88.7-FM Chicago) Mike Stephen and Andy Hermann talk about pedestrian deaths in Chicago, they discuss the Fifth Congressional District race, they learn how to track a local bar hero, and then they hear about the Chicago Olympic debate. OTL Public Service Announcement; pedestrian deaths in Chicago are up despite safety measures Ben Joravsky – staff writer, Chicago Reader; on the “The Race to Replace Rahm” — this week’s cover story on the Fifth Congressional District race in Illinois Clint McMahon – founder, Tamale Guy Tracker; using technology to celebrate a local Chicago bar hero Steve Frayne – A Balanced Discussion, hosted at Chicago2016.com; on discussion about the pros and cons of the Olympic Games potentially in Chicago (segue music this week from Leslie Hunt)