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 “beer & video games” radio station WLUW-FM (88.7) Chicago) Mike Stephen talks to the co-author of Graveyards of Chicago, previews a video game and beer pairing charity event, and learns why a photographer spent the last two years creating a time lapse video of Chicago. Matt Hucke– Co-author of Graveyards of Chicago We discuss how local graveyards give interesting historical insight into Chicago. Mike Chuck– Chairman, Chicago Loot Drop This local charity is holding a video game & beer paring event called Tokens & Tankards on Sunday, November 3 at the Emporium Arcade Bar (1366 N. Milwaukee). We get the lowdown on this great cause. Max Wilson– Local photographer Max spent two years working on a 6-minute time lapse video of Chicago’s downtown and the final product is incredible. We learn how and why he created this work of art. Click above to watch the video! OTL #366 local music provided by Nick and the Ovorols…
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 “7 years over Chicago” radio station WLUW-FM (88.7) Chicago) Mike Stephen learns about the 30 Seconds Over Chicago contest, talks with the Chicagoan who used a viral video to quit her job, and previews the NY TV Fest screening at the Music Box. Rich Seng– Founder of the 30 Seconds Over Chicago contest We learn about how YOU can make a 30-second TV commercial for 47 of Chicago’s great music venues. Marina Shifrin– Chicagoan who quit her job by making a viral video We find out why! Tyler Smith– Organizer of the New York TV Festival Chicago Selections at The Music Box Chicago has 6 entries in the NY TV Festival at the end of the month. You can see these pilots at The Music Box (3733 N. Southport) on Tuesday, October 15th. OTL #365 local music provided by Panda Riot…
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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 “let’s not fight” radio station WLUW-FM (88.7) Chicago) Mike Stephen talks to the creator of Chicago’s Write Club, meets the local couple that airs their arguments on Twitter, and talks theater with a producer at the Chicago Commercial Collective. Ian Belknap– Overlord of Write Club We get the lowdown about this fun local competitive reading series at The Hideout and at SPACE in Evanston. Claire Meyer and Alan Linic– Creators of the We Fought About Twitter feed We learn why this couple from Chicago created a Twitter feed that displays the causes of their fights. Brian Loevner– Producer at the Chicago Commercial Collective This group helps out small and non-profit theaters in Chicago by providing them resources to continue their great work. We learn all about it. OTL #364 local music provided by Pamphleteers…
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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 “marathon” radio station WLUW-FM (88.7) Chicago) Mike Stephen discusses the possibility of term limits for IL politicians, checks in with an upcoming marathoner, and learns about a massive bicycle registry called the Bike Index. Brian Costin– Director of Government Reform, IL Policy Institute We learn about the push to enact term limits for IL politicians. Erik Nybo– Marathoner who’s going the distance Mike chats with Erik as he is about to embark on yet another marathon…and it’s not the marathon you might think. Erik Nybo in action. Seth Herr– Founder of the Bike Index Registering your bike is very important. Seth wants to create a massive bike registry that’s easy to use and will help cyclists in the long run. We get the lowdown this week. Also, check out their Kickstarter page. OTL #363 local music provided by The VanGoghs… This week marks the 7th anniversary of Outside the Loop! Thank you so much for your continued support!
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