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 “food truck freak” radio station WLUW-FM (88.7) Chicago) Mike Stephen talks to a local food truck freak, checks in with the founder of CitySwarm Chicago, and discusses domestic abuse in Chicagoland. Alex Levine— Founder of FoodTruckFreak.com and LetThemCook.com If you’re into food trucks, you need to check out FTF. We learn about the site and a new video project that lets YOU show your support for local food trucks. Lindsay Saewitz– Founder of CitySwarm Chicago Mike originally talked with Lindsay on OTL #226 back in January. We get an update on her business and what it’s like being a young entrepreneur in Chicago. Dawn Dalton— Executive Director of the Chicago Metropolitan Battered Women’s Network Domestic violence is a serious concern in Chicagoland. We discuss how the Network helps those affected by this kind of abuse. OTL #264 local music provided by They All Have Legs…
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 “cabs are here!” radio station WLUW-FM (88.7) Chicago) Mike Stephen talks with a Chicago cabbie about his new book, gets a surprise call from an old friend, and discusses gentrification in Logan Square. Dmitry Samarov— Chicago cabbie, artist, and author of Hack: Stories from a Chicago Cab We hear about the observations and stories from Dmitry’s extensive cabbie career as he chats with us in his cab. Dmitry Samarov OTL Co-Founder and Former Producer Andy Hermann Checks In– Looks like Mike forgot to mention him when talking about the 5th anniversary of the show last week. Oops! Don’t mess with Andy Hermann! OTL Rewind— From OTL #103– talking with Kelvyn Park student Yasendi Castaneda, and Logan Square Neighborhood Association organizer Rosita De La Rosa about their film focusing on gentrification in the neighborhood. OTL #263 local music provided by The Claudettes…
Posted 14 years ago Tagged Andy Hermann Chicago art Chicago blog Chicago media Chicago Podcast Chicago Radio 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 “I’m watching you” radio station WLUW-FM (88.7) Chicago) Mike Stephen looks at the link between local crime and neighborhood b-ball hoops with The Reader’s Mick Dumke and then discusses the results of a study that examined if city police cameras reduce crime. Mick Dumke— Senior Writer at the Chicago Reader Do local basketball courts breed crime? Mick answers that question and discusses his latest analysis of the Chicago City Council. OTL Turns 5 This Week!– Happy birthday to us! Thanks for listening to this show over the years!! Nancy La Vigne, Ph.D.— Director of the Justice Policy Center at The Urban Institute Nancy and her research team studied the use of public surveillance cameras in Chicago. She tells us what they discovered. You can check out the study here. OTL #262 local music provided by Sunny Shadows…
Posted 14 years ago Tagged Chicago blog Chicago media Chicago parking Chicago Podcast Chicago politics Mick Dumke Mike Stephen Outside the Loop Radio Parking Ticket Geek 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 “inspiration” radio station WLUW-FM (88.7) Chicago) Mike Stephen gets the latest on Chicago parking and driving from the Parking Ticket Geek, talks to the producer of the Miss Wicker Park contest, and learns about Inspiration Corporation’s fight against homelessness. The Parking Ticket Geek— Blogger at The Expired Meter and OTL’s Parking/Driving Correspondent We go on-location underneath the Blue Line El on Milwaukee Ave. to chat about parking in that area and other local parking issues. Underneath the Blue Line on Milwaukee Ave. Rich Seng– Producer of The Miss Wicker Park 2011 contest It’s the greatest beauty pageant in all of Chicago (and you don’t have to look like a supermodel to be a part of it)! Find out what it’s all about this week. Evan Cauble-Johnson— Development Associate at Inspiration Corporation We learn about this organization that has been fighting homelessness in Chicago for 22 years. OTL #261 local music provided by Letters From Us…
Posted 14 years ago Tagged Chicago blog Chicago media Chicago parking Chicago Podcast Chicago Radio Mike Stephen Outside the Loop Radio Parking Ticket Geek WLUW