OTL: Episode #31

(podcasting “from” the middle of the pond at Lincoln Park) (broadcasting on the 100-watt tour-de-force WLUW 88.7-FM Chicago) Mike Stephen and Andy Hermann love Susanna Hoffs, they get the scoop on Illinois HB 1500, they chat with Lawyer Danny, and then they learn about the unsung heroes of the ballpark. Susanna Hoffs rocks the Bad Company; possbily the greatest YouTube find ever Frannie Wellings – Associate Policy Director, Free Press; on Illinois House Bill 1500 and KeepUsConnected.org Lawyer Danny; on parking in Wrigleyville, and Mike’s doppleganger Dan Bragiel – Co-Founder, BeerVendors.com; on the unsung heroes of the ballpark (segue music this week by The Ladies & Gentlemen)

OTL: Episode #30

HAPPY EARTH DAY !! (podcasting “from” the middle of Humboldt Park) (broadcasting on the 100-watt solar-powered generator WLUW 88.7-FM Chicago) Mike Stephen and Andy Hermann present an ALL-GREEN show with OTL memories and outtakes, a conversation about socially-conscious networking, and a look Chicago’s Earth Day celebrations. OTL memories and outtakes; Andy & Mike share some memories and play an OTL show outtake Peter Nicholson – Executive Director, Foresight Design Initiative; on social networking through Chicago Green Drinks 2006 Olympics announcement; Mike loses track of Andy in a Wrigleyville bar Peggy Stewart – Manager of Outdoor and Environmental Education, Chicago Park District; about Chicago’s Earth Day happenings (segue music this week by Orbert Davis)

OTL: Episode #29

(podcasting “from” the grounds of Ravinia) (broadcasting on the 100-watt nuclear strike force WLUW 88.7-FM Chicago) Mike Stephen and Andy Hermann learn about an invasion coming this summer, they discuss the annual WLUW Record Fair, and then they take a look into Chicago’s tech community. Mark Hurley – Environmental Educator, Lake County Forest Preserves; on the return of the cicadas, and the CicadaMobile WLUW Record Fair & Other Delights; talking Rush with WLUW Special Events Director Mary Nisi Tom Sherman – publisher, WindyBits; about the Chicago tech community (segue music this week by Office)

OTL: Episode #28

(podcasting “from” Michigan Avenue, next to an R2-D2 mailbox) (broadcasting on the 100-watt flamethrower WLUW 88.7-FM Chicago) Mike Stephen and Andy Hermann take a virtual trip through Uptown, they review some recent news, and then they discuss small claims court lawsuits. Martha Bayne – senior editor, Chicago Reader; about their “Uptown” issue, and Chicago neighborhoods OTL News Roundup; American Gladiators and REO Speedwagon Derek Monroe – the King of Small Claims; on consumer activism through lawsuits (segue music this week by The Emerald Lizards)