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 “pizza rules” radio station WLUW-FM (88.7) Chicago) Mike Stephen chats with Ald. Joe Moreno (1st) about what’s been keeping him busy lately, previews the 2nd Pizza Film Fest in Roscoe Village, and talks to the editor of the Chicago Architecture Blog. Proco “Joe” Moreno— Alderman, 1st Ward Ald. Moreno joins us to discuss a variety of topics such as his views on the proposed 2012 city budget, his proposal to ban plastic bags in certain Chicago stores, and his views on decriminalizing marijuana. Ald. Joe Moreno Tia Ayers– Creator and Producer of the Pizza Film Festival If you like pizza and film, then check out this unique film fest happening on November 29th at the Hungry Brain in Roscoe Village. We get the lowdown from Tia. Wayne Lorentz— Editor of the Chicago Architecture Blog Since 2003 this site has been documenting urban life and development in Chicago. We discuss the site and local architecture with Wayne this week. OTL #268 local music provided by Narrow Sparrow…
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 “great neighborhood” radio station WLUW-FM (88.7) Chicago) Mike Stephen discusses speeding cameras in Chicago, plays some audio from outside Wrigley Field during the 2003 Bartman Game, and chats with the co-owner of LTHForum.com about their Great Neighborhood Restaurant list. Celeste Meiffren— Filed Director for the IL Public Interest Research Group The IL PIRG released a report recently that examines the contracts between red light/speeding camera vendors and U.S. cities. This report is timely since Chicago could be seeing even more of these cameras soon. Photo courtesy of The Expired Meter Outside the Bartman Game in 2003– An audio time warp Mike dug up some audio gold from 2003. He was roaming the area outside of Wrigley Field the night of the infamous “Bartman Game” with a microphone in hand. He recently found his recordings from that evening and we hear some of that footage this week. Wrigley Field from across the street. Steve Zaransky— Co-Owner of LTHForum.com This Chicago-based culinary chat site announced its renewals for the Great Neighborhood Restaurant and Resource list. Steve joins us to discuss the results. OTL #267 local music provided by Velvetron…
Posted 14 years ago Tagged Chicago blog Chicago Food Chicago media Chicago Podcast Chicago Radio Chicago sports Mike Stephen Outside the Loop Radio WLUW
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 “hoptacular” radio station WLUW-FM (88.7) Chicago) Mike Stephen learns about a new way to reserve parking in Chicago, previews the Beer Hoptacular, and talks to the director of the Reeling Film Fest about it’s 30th anniversary in the city. Mark Lawrence— Co-Founder of SpotHero.com This site allows you to reserve a parking space in Chicago before you even leave your house! We get the details from Mark this week. (NOTE: this segment originally aired on OTL #257, but since a guest bailed on Mike at the last minute we’re re-airing this interview.) T.J. Annerino– Organizer of the Beer Hoptacular We get a preview of this must-attend event for every local beer lover that’s taking place on November 5th at the Aragon Ballroom. Brenda Webb— Director of Reeling: The Chicago Lesbian and Gay International Film Festival It’s one of the most successful and long-running events around and it turns 30 this year. We get the lowdown on another exciting year of this film fest. OTL #266 local music provided by Suns…
Posted 15 years ago Tagged Chicago Beer Chicago blog Chicago media Chicago Music Chicago parking Chicago Podcast Chicago Radio Mike Stephen Outside the Loop Radio WLUW
The A.V. Club Chicago Loves OTL! The A.V. Club Chicago named Outside the Loop Radio as one of the five best local podcasts! Check out the story here! Thank you so much for your continued support of Chicago’s almost above-ground audio magazine! Mike Stephen Host, Outside the Loop Radio
Posted 15 years ago Tagged Chicago blog Chicago media Chicago Radio Mike Stephen Outside the Loop Radio WLUW
