(podcasting from the studios in the OTL Bunker, somewhere in Chicago) (broadcasting on the “t-shirt friendly” radio station WLUW-FM (88.7) Chicago) Mike Stephen learns about a local T-shirt company that encourages community participation, recalls his experience with a crazy cyclist on Milwaukee Ave., and talks to a local writer who has some cost-saving ideas for the CTA. Reminder to Submit Your Local Holiday Music — We’re looking for Chicago musicians to submit versions of classic Christmas songs or original Holiday tunes. Those songs will be featured on the Christmas show on December 24th! Clint McMahon — Founder of Scared Panda T-shirts The creator of the infamous Tamale Tracker is back with a new venture: T-shirts that encourage community participation. Mike Rolls Tape on a Crazy Cyclist – Check out this guy who performed his “stunt” on Milwaukee Ave. WARNING: The audio on this video is LOUD! Andrew Reilly – Local Writer Andrew has an idea that would save the CTA some money next year. He recently wrote about this for the AV Club Chicago. Andrew Reilly OTL #168 local music provided by The Year After…
(podcasting from the studios in the OTL Bunker, somewhere in Chicago) (broadcasting on the “if you invented podcasting then we invented the Internet” radio station WLUW-FM (88.7) Chicago) Mike Stephen learns about a company that has patented podcasting, discovers Chicago Movieoke and discusses the new management of the Maxwell Street Market. Cindy Cohn — Legal director of the Electronic Frontier Foundation and an attorney on the “Patent-Busting Project” Get this- a company has actually patented podcasting. Cindy gives us the details, what this could mean for podcasters, and how the EFF is fighting this patent. Katy Collins — Creator and host of Chicago Movieoke Sure, you’ve done karaoke in your lifetime but have you ever done movieoke? Micah Maidenberg – Editor at the Chicago Journal The legendary Maxwell Street Market has new management. Micah brings us the story. OTL #167 local music provided by Judson Claiborne…
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(podcasting live-to-tape from Toons Bar and Grill) (broadcasting on the “3 is the new 5” radio station WLUW-FM (88.7) Chicago) Mike Stephen takes OTL on the road to Toons for a celebration of three years of local community broadcasting! Featuring: Danny Beck — owner of Toons, BBQ stud Mike with Danny Beck Mick Dumke – writer and editor at the Chicago Reader Mike talks local politics with Mick Dumke Parking Ticket Geek – THE expert on all things parking related in Chicago Mike and the Parking Ticket Geek chat about Chicago parking issues Fausto Fernos – host of the Feast of Fun podcast Mike with Fausto Fernos, host of the #1 GLBT podcast, Feast of Fun Jessica Herman – “The Get” writer for Time Out Chicago, OTL contributor Andrea Newberry – local blogger at forkableblog.com Mike, Jessica, and Andrea chat about the blog and how to cook sensibly and on the cheap. Mike, Jessica, and Andrea chat about slow food in fast-paced lives OTL #166 Anniversary Party credits: host – Mike Stephen producer – Jenny Stephen engineer – Dave “DJ Goldie G” Goldman t-shirts – Propaganda OTL #166 Anniversary Show local music provided by DJ Goldie G…
Posted 15 years ago Tagged Andrea Newberry Chicago blog Chicago media Chicago parking Chicago Radio Chicago Reader Fausto Fernos Feast of Fun Forkableblog Jessica Herman Mick Dumke Mike Stephen Outside the Loop Radio Parking Ticket Geek Time Out Chicago WLUW
(podcasting from the studios in the OTL Bunker, somewhere in Chicago) (broadcasting on the “see you at Toons on 11/20” radio station WLUW-FM (88.7) Chicago) Mike Stephen has a discussion about an important Chicago grammar question, gets nerdy with the co-founder of the Chicago Nerd Social Club, and celebrates three years of Permanent Records. Reminder About the OTL Third Anniversary Party/Show Taping — At Toons Bar and Grill! Come by Toons on Friday, November 20 to catch a live taping of OTL! It’s FREE to get in and we’ll have lots of WLUW and OTL merch to give away! It all starts at 8:00 p.m.! Here’s who’s stopping by: Mick Dumke, writer and editor at the Chicago Reader, the Parking Ticket Geek, THE expert on all things parking related in Chicago , Fausto Fernos, host of the Feast of Fun podcast, and Andrea Newberry, local food blogger at Forkable. Enjoy live spinning from Chicago’s Own DJ Goldie G. Toons Bar and Grill at 3857 N. Southport Ed Zotti — Confidant, Editor, and Personal Trainer to Cecil Adams, author of The Straight Dope column Since Cecil is too busy to take our call, Ed sheds some light on the age-old Chicago battle of thousands vs. “hunnerts.” Rachel Baker – Co-Founder of the Chicago Nerd Social Club Nerds are alive, well, and out in force in Chicago. Rachel gives us some insight into the nerd culture and fills us in on her very nerdy social club. Lance Barresi – Co-Owner of Permanent […]
Posted 15 years ago Tagged Chicago blog Chicago media Chicago Nerd Social Club Chicago Radio Ed Zotti Mike Stephen Outside the Loop Radio Permanent Records WLUW