OTL: Episode #382- Chicago’s free music label, Chicago Sandwich Bracket, Hank Frisco: Galaxy Defender returns

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 “Chicago sandwich” radio station WLUW-FM (88.7) Chicago) Mike Stephen learns about a local free music label, chats about the Chicago Sandwich Bracket, and previews the new episode of locally-produced Hank Frisco: Galaxy Defender, a Sci-Fi comedy web series.   Jason Sizer– Co-founder of Maek Music We learn about this local music label that puts out music for us to consume for free.   Jeff Feyerer – Co-founder of the Chicago Sandwich Bracket Now YOU can participate in this online NCAA-style tourney to crown the best sandwich in Chicago.     Photo: courtesy of The Chicago Sandwich Bracket   Matt Kelley– Producer and Writer of Hank Frisco: Galaxy Defender Produced here in Chicago, this sci-fi comedy web series is about to release its 4th episode.  You can check out the viewing party at The Lincoln Tap Room (3010 N Lincoln Ave.) on February 15th!     OTL #382 local music provided by The Damn Choir…  

OTL: Episode #377- A look back at 2013 in Chicago

TO HEAR THE SHOW, PRESS THE “PLAY” BUTTON AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS POST… (podcasting from Toons Bar and Grill in Chicago) (broadcasting on the “happy new year!” radio station WLUW-FM (88.7) Chicago) Mike Stephen looks back on 2013 in Chicago with Mick Dumke of the Chicago Reader, Shamus Toomey of DNA Info Chicago, and Jen Kramer of Navy Pier. HAPPY NEW YEAR! We look back at the year that was 2013 with a panel of great Chicagoans.   Mick Dumke– Senior Writer at the Chicago Reader Shamus Toomey– Managing Editor of DNA Info Chicago Jen Kramer– Director of Entertainment and Special Events at Navy Pier     Jen Kramer, Mick Dumke, and Shamus Toomey at Toons Bar and Grill at 3857 N. Southport.  

OTL: Episode #376- Happy Holidays!

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 “Ho!  Ho!  Ho!” radio station WLUW-FM (88.7) Chicago)   Happy Holidays from Outside the Loop Radio! OTL Host Mike Stephen catches up on his Christmas reading.  

OTL: Episode #372- Kari Lydersen on Mayor 1%, Send in your Christmas music, Youth violence in Chicago

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 “99%” radio station WLUW-FM (88.7) Chicago) Mike Stephen talks to local journalist Kari Lydersen about her new book on Mayor Emanuel, solicits Chicago Christmas music, and chats with the editor of a book that tells the stories of youth violence in the city.   Kari Lydersen– Chicago-based journalist and author of Mayor 1%: Rahm Emanuel and the Rise of Chicago’s 99% Kari discusses her new book that analyzes the governing style of Mayor Emanuel and profiles those citizens who oppose him.         Submit Your Local Holiday Music – We’re looking for Chicago musicians to submit versions of classic Christmas songs or original Holiday tunes.  Those songs will be featured on the Christmas show on December 26th!         Miles Harvey– Assistant professor of English at DePaul University and editor of How Long Will I Cry?  Voices of Youth Violence This powerful book provides firsthand accounts of what it’s like growing up in a culture of youth violence in Chicago.       OTL #372 local music provided by The Wild Finish…