(podcasting “from” the corner of Belmont and Halsted) (broadcasting on the 100-watt shower contest WLUW 88.7-FM Chicago) Mike Stephen and Andy Hermann honor Weinerfest ’07, they learn about ticket “convenience” fees, they lament the loss of an indie magazine and reflect upon their time with a star, and then they discuss the best Pride Parade marchers ever. Weinerfest ’07; Mike was there… but it’s not what you’re thinking Jim DeRogatis – Sun-Times pop music critic, Sound Opinions co-host; on “convenience” fees on tickets, and how it’s gotten out of control RIP Punk Planet; an indie culture institution folds George Takei’s transporter; Mike and Andy’s time spent with Captain Sulu Rhett Lindsay – director, Righteously Outrageous Twirling Corps (ROTC); on bringing down the house during the Pride Parade (segue music this week from Cornmeal)
(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)
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(podcasting from the OTL home office of executive producer Andy Hermann) Mike Stephen and Andy Hermann present the alternate version of their very first WLUW Pledge Drive Spectacular — featuring a conversation with Chicago’s First Ward Alderman (and 2008 congressional candidate) Manny Flores. WLUW Pledge Drive; support OTL and your community radio station WLUW now, by calling 773-508-7300, or by donating online at the link above Manny Flores – Chicago First Ward Alderman; on life in the Chicago City Council, and his run for Congress in 2008
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We here at Outside the Loop RADIO are humbled by the opportunity to broadcast each week from the mighty 100-watts pumped out from the WLUW transmitter, but we can’t do it without your help! Join us this Friday (6/8) night at 6p for our special OTL Pledge Drive Spectacular, where Chicago’s 1st Ward Alderman Manny Flores joins us in-studio for a great discussion on Chicago. We love to bring you the stories and guests not heard extensively in other media outlets, so drop what you’re doing for just a minute and pledge your support to WLUW and let them know you value our show. Any amount of funds you can send our way is great — we’re doing this show purely for the love of quality radio. So call 773-508-7300, or donate right online at WLUW.org !! Here’s some more info. Talk with you on Friday!!! Win a new Toyota Yaris from WLUW? Yes, that’s right! WLUW’s end-of-fiscal-year pledge drive is underway, and the floating message does not lie — WLUW is giving away a brand new 2008 Toyota Yaris this summer! It’s the Free Yr Radio Yaris giveaway! Some lucky WLUW listener will walk — well, drive — away with a new car, and we’ll even throw in $7000 cash for taxes and upgrades! Everyone who pledges will be automatically entered in the Free Yr Radio Yaris drawing, plus you’ll have the satisfaction of knowing that you’ve helped ensure WLUW finishes its fiscal year with a balanced budget. Click […]
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