OTL Radio #340- The Pierogi Wagon comes to Chicago, What’s new with Group Mind Films, Chi-Town Clown

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 “yummy pierogi” radio station WLUW-FM (88.7) Chicago) Mike Stephen previews the arrival of The Pierogi Wagon in Chicago, Gets an update about Group Mind Films, and leans about the Chi-Town Clown group.   Damian Warzecha– Co-owner of The Pierogi Wagon Coming in May look for The Pierogi Wagon to hit the Chicago streets.  We get a preview of the wagon and learn how to contribute through their Kickstarter page.   John Berka – Managing partner of Group Mind Films This Chicago-based production company has lots going on, including the release of a film and important philanthropy work in Uganda.  We get the lowdown.           Dean Evans– Artistic director of Chi-Town Clown Did you know that Chicago has a strong clown community?  We learn about this group that encompasses all types of local clown performance.     OTL #340 local music provided by Dead Native…  

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OTL: Episode #339- A year without buying anything update, Connecting the Near North Side, Uncontested elections in 2013

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 “connecting Chicago” radio station WLUW-FM (88.7) Chicago) Mike Stephen checks in with a Chicagoan who isn’t purchasing anything for a year, discusses bringing together the Near North Side, and analyzes the number of uncontested elections in Cook Co.   Joe Basilone– Co-owner of Thrift & Thrive resale shop Could you go a whole year without buying anything?  That’s what Joe and his family are attempting in 2013.  We check in with him to see how it’s going so far.   Abu Ansari – Content manager of connectnearnorth.org Randall Blakey- Facilitator of the Near North Unity Program The Near North neighborhood has gone through many changes over the years.  We learn about efforts to bring that community closer together through local social programs and technology.           Patrick McCraney– Investigator at the Better Government Association Recently Patrick wrote this article talking about how Cook County voters aren’t facing many candidate choices in elections.  He joins us to explain his analysis.       OTL #339 local music provided by The Chandeliers…  

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OTL: Episode #338- Chicago Architecture Club, Serious Eats Chicago, The City Life Supplement’s Steppenwolf show

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 “city life supplement” radio station WLUW-FM (88.7) Chicago) Mike Stephen talks to the prez of the Chicago Architecture Club, Learns about the Serious Eats Chicago website, and previews tonight’s The City Life Supplement show at The Steppenwolf Garage Theater.   Brian Strawn – Co-president of the Chicago Architecture Club Chicagoans have a chance to help design bus rapid transit stations through a contest the CAC is presenting.  We learn about that contest and the rich history of the club.   Nick Kindelsperger– Editor of Serious Eats Chicago We learn about this great website that celebrates local food.  From sandwiches to ethnic meals, this blog covers it all.   Photo courtesy of Serious Eats Chicago.       Matt Lyle– Head writer and host of The City Life Supplement podcast This live show that’s also distributed as a podcast is described as a metropolitan “A Prairie Home Companion” and it’s all about life in Chicago.  You can attend the next performance Thursday, April 4th, at the Steppenwolf Garage Rep Theater (1624 N. Halsted).       OTL #338 local music provided by Paper Thick Walls…  

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OTL: Episode #337- Green Chicago Office Challenge, You Me Them Everybody show, NewCity’s Design 50 List

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 “Green Chicago office” radio station WLUW-FM (88.7) Chicago) Mike Stephen learns about the Chicago Green Office Challenge, previews this week’s “You, Me, Them, Everybody” show, and discusses NewCity Magazine’s Design 50 list.   Vanessa Roanhorse– Project Manager, Chicago Green Office Challenge We learn about this ongoing competition that makes Chicago more sustainable by having buildings and tenants engage in friendly competition to reduce environmental impact— and gain recognition along the way.   Brandon Wetherbee– Host of the You, Me, Them, Everybody podcast Tonight you can catch a live taping of the YMTE show at the Hungry Brain (2319 W. Belmont).  We get a preview of tonight’s event.     Brian Hieggelke– Editor and publisher of NewCity Recently NewCity released their Design 50 List.  We review this list and find out who influences design in Chicago.   OTL #337 local music provided by Sunjacket…  

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