TO HEAR THE SHOW, PRESS THE “PLAY” BUTTON AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS POST… (broadcasting on the “busy beaver” radio station WGN-AM 720) Mike Stephen visits the Busy Beaver Button Museum in Logan Square and then talks to Tyrone Hood, someone who was wrongfully convicted of murder and spent the last 21 years in prison. Christen Carter– Owner of the Busy Beaver Button Co. and co-curator of the Busy Beaver Button Museum The world’s only museum dedicated to buttons calls Logan Square its home. We go inside this small business and button museum that is celebrating its 20th year. Joel and Christen Carter Tyrone Hood– Recently released from 21 years behind bars for a crime he didn’t commit Karl Leonard– Attorney at Winston & Strawn and former student at The Exoneration Project We hear how Tyrone never gave up hope that he would be released from prison and that his name would be cleared. OTL Host Mike Stephen, Tyrone Hood, and Karl Leonard in the WGN Radio Green Room OTL Flashback- We hear a special Valentine’s Day clip from OTL #21 where Mike and Andy talk about true love with their better halves. Mike and Andy in 2006. OTL #435 local music provided by The Lawrence Peters Outfit…
TO HEAR THE SHOW, PRESS THE “PLAY” BUTTON AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS POST… (podcasting from the studios in the OTL Bunker, somewhere in Chicago) (broadcasting on the “smile, you’re on the red light camera” radio station WLUW-FM (88.7) Chicago) Mike Stephen discusses the pollution level of Chicago beaches, previews the STORY festival, and talks to a rep from Citizens to Abolish Red Light Cameras about that group’s work. Josh Mogerman– Deputy Director of National Media for the Natural Resources Defense Council The NRDC makes it easy for us to see the pollution level of Chicago beaches through their website. We find out how it works. Katie Strandlund– Director of Operations for STORY On October 2-3, the STORY conference takes place in Chicago. It’s an event where all creative types get together to network and learn from one another. We get a preview. Don Bransford– Committee member of Citizens to Abolish Red Light Cameras Are the red light cameras making us safer? Not everyone thinks so. We learn about the actions this organization is taking to get the cameras taken down. A recent red light camera protest. OTL #408 local music provided by Noah Harris…
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TO HEAR THE SHOW, PRESS THE “PLAY” BUTTON AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS POST… (podcasting from the studios in the OTL Bunker, somewhere in Chicago) (broadcasting on the “feed me” radio station WLUW-FM (88.7) Chicago) Mike Stephen has an in-depth discussion about the Diner Grill’s Slinger, talks to someone who is crowdsourcing every one of his meals for a month, and learns about the Chicago Ave. Moon app. John Pacini– Former Chicagoan and someone who conquered The Diner Grill’s “Slinger” You haven’t lived until you’ve attempted The Slinger at The Diner Grill (1635 W. Irving Park Rd). We discuss this intense food challenge and why it’s so delicious. The Slinger at The Diner Grill. Photo courtesy of electricalaudio.com. Kurt Vanderah– Resident of NW Indiana who is crowdsourcing his meals for August Kurt hasn’t been eating well for a few decades. He decided enough is enough and he’s turning to us to help him eat healthier in August. Joshua Dumas– Composer and creator of the Chicago Avenue Moon app We learn about this new app that responds to your speed, location, and the phase of the moon in order to produce a constantly changing and unique music composition. OTL #407 local music provided by Tangleweed…
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TO HEAR THE SHOW, PRESS THE “PLAY” BUTTON AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS POST… (podcasting from the studios in the OTL Bunker, somewhere in Chicago) (broadcasting on the “Indie” radio station WLUW-FM (88.7) Chicago) Mike Stephen previews Chicago Indie Bookstore Day this weekend, wants to chat about local burritos with pundit Nate Silver, and visits the Chicago Publishers Resource Center. Kevin Elliot– Manager of Open Books This Saturday is the first Chicago Independent Bookstore Day. We get the lowdown on the day’s events and how indie bookstores are neighborhood institutions. Searching for Nate Silver– He’s a pundit who loves Mexican food In 2007 on OTL #59, Mike Stephen interviewed Nate Silver about the now-defunct Chicago Burrito Bracket. Nate is at it again, but this time he’s going national. Mike tries to get him to come back on the show. John Wawrzaszek– Director of the Chicago Publishers Resource Center We go inside this multi-use space at 858 N. Ashland that provides a community for creative work. OTL #404 local music provided by Smoker…
Posted 11 years ago Tagged books Chicago art Chicago blog Chicago Food Chicago media Chicago Podcast Chicago Radio Mike Stephen Outside the Loop Radio WLUW