TO HEAR THE SHOW, PRESS THE “PLAY” BUTTON AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS POST… (broadcasting on the “taco heaven” radio station WGN-AM 720) Mike Stephen gets the story of one awesome local female drummer, discusses how Chicago is the best taco city in America, and learns about a 70s band from the south side: The Hounds. Kaylee Preston– Local drummer and finalist in the Hit Like a Girl Contest We visit Kaylee in her practice space to get the story of how she was a finalist in a unique international drum contest. Kaylee Preston on the drums. Photo by Alen Kahn. Jason Mathews– Writer, Playboy.com Recently Jason penned the article, The Windy City’s Top Taco Joints. We catch up with Jason at a local taqueria to get his take on tacos in Chicago. Jason Mathews after a taco dinner. The Secret History of Chicago Music– Local music historian and artist Plastic Crimewave (aka: Steve Krakow) profiles Chicago rockers, The Hounds, in this week’s Chicago Reader. He gives us the lowdown on their musical contribution to the region. OTL #448 local music provided by Rabble Rabble…
TO HEAR THE SHOW, PRESS THE “PLAY” BUTTON AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS POST… (broadcasting on the “ain’t no thing but a chicken wing” radio station WGN-AM 720) Mike Stephen stops by Toons Bar and Grill in Lakeview to preview the 4th annual Wing Fling and chats about local politics with the Chicago Reader’s Mick Dumke. Danny Beck – Owner of Toons Bar & Grill at 3857 N. Southport in Chicago’s Lakeview neighborhood We get a preview of the Fourth Annual Wing Fling happening on Saturday, January 24th at 3pm! OTL host Mike Stephen will be on hand as the event’s MC. Come on out, say hi, and enjoy all-you-can-eat wings! Mike Stephen emcee’s the hot wing eating contest at last year’s Toons Wing Fling Mick Dumke– Senior Writer at the Chicago Reader Mick stops by to chat about the latest in the Chicago mayoral race and what it means to actually be an independent vote in the city council. Mick Dumke and Mike Stephen in the WGN Allstate Showcase Studio A piece of OTL history– Mike recently dug up a bar napkin that helped to serve as the launching pad for Outside the Loop Radio. He surprises Andy Hermann and Steve Bertrand with this piece of OTL history. The bar napkin that started it all in 2006 OTL #431 local music provided by Twin Peaks…
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TO HEAR THE SHOW, PRESS THE “PLAY” BUTTON AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS POST… (broadcasting on the “coffee is for closers” radio station WGN-AM 720) Mike Stephen visits The WasteShed in Humboldt Park and learns about reusing every day items, gets the lowdown on a new personalized travel app designed in Chicago, and discusses the most comprehensive Chicago coffee map. Eleanor Ray– Director of The WasteShed Tucked away in Humboldt Park, The WasteShed is a place where you can find every day items for reuse. We go inside this unique shop. The WasteShed at 914 N. California in Chicago Varun Goel and Abhishek Ghuwalewala– Creators of the Tripnary app This iPhone app, developed in Chicago, creates a personalized world-wide travel bucket list for you. We get the lowdown. The Tripnary app Tanveer Ali– Data reporter for DNA Info Chicago We learn about the most comprehensive online Chicago coffee map and why it was created. This map is a useful resource for all Chicagoans…as is the most comprehensive Chicago late-night bar map! The most comprehensive online Chicago coffee map OTL #426 local music provided by Exit Ghost…
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TO HEAR THE SHOW, PRESS THE “PLAY” BUTTON AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS POST… (broadcasting on the “Chicago stories” radio station WGN-AM 720) Mike Stephen talks tacos, visits with acclaimed local storyteller and author Jack Zimmerman, and debuts a new hardcore metal song about Star Trek: The Next Generation. Jack Zimmerman– Chicago author and storyteller One of the most unique storytellers in Chicago drops by the studio to chat about his life, his work, and his new book: Cooked. Jack Zimmerman and Mike Stephen in the WGN Allstate Showcase Studio Collin Seaman & T.J. Martin– Band members of TNG Take Star Trek: The Next Generation and add hardcore metal. The result is TNG. We go on-location to Backhouse Productions in Glendale Heights, IL and get a behind the scenes look at the latest song: “Up the Long Ladder.” Check out the behind-the-scenes making of the song HERE. T.J. Martin, Mike Stephen, and Collin Seaman lay down sweet vocals on TNG’s “Up the Long Ladder.” Mike Loves Tacos– He really does. The latest edition of this Chicago-centric taco series is online HERE. Mike wakes up his guest John Berka to reflect on his time eating tacos on camera at El Asadero in Lincoln Square (2213 W. Montrose). John Berka and Mike Stephen eat tacos at El Asadero in Lincoln Square. OTL #419 local music provided by The Artist Formerly Known As Vince…
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