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 “galaxy defender” radio station WLUW-FM (88.7) Chicago) Mike Stephen discusses how school closings could impact the neighborhood economy, learns about frustrations over local LED billboards, and goes behind the scenes of a locally-produced web series called Hank Frisco: Galaxy Defender. Mick Dumke– Senior writer at the Chicago Reader Mick discusses his article covering the possible economic impact of school closings in Chicago neighborhoods. Steve Jensen –President of the Bucktown Community Organization New (and very bright) LED billboards are popping up around Chicago. Steve explains the affect they have on his community. Matt Kelley– Writer and producer of Hank Frisco: Galaxy Defender This locally-produced sci-fi comedy web series is getting some attention. We go behind the scenes in the year 3842. OTL #334 local music provided by The Mediocre Fight…
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 “supper club” radio station WLUW-FM (88.7) Chicago) Mike Stephen learns about a local pop-up supper club and discusses how participatory budgeting allows for citizens to decide how their local government money is spent. Greg Combs– Chef and proprietor of Goose & Fox We hear about this local pop-up supper club that prides itself on excellent food as well as a down-to-earth atmosphere. Maria Hadden – Project coordinator, Participatory Budgeting Chicago Participatory budgeting is a democratic process in which community members directly decide how to spend part of a public budget. We get the lowdown of how this is happening in some Chicago neighborhoods. OTL #333 local music provided by Pet Lions…
Posted 13 years ago Tagged Chicago blog Chicago Food 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 “here’s the story” radio station WLUW-FM (88.7) Chicago) Mike Stephen previews Here’s the Story- a live show featuring real people telling stories, discusses sexual exploitation prevention, and previews a documentary about the harmonica that’s coming to Chicago. Janna Sobel– Co-founder and artistic director of Here’s the Story We learn about this show featuring real stories from real people that takes place on the first Sunday of the month at Stage 773 (1225 W. Belmont). Rachel Durchslag –Executive Director of the Chicago Alliance Against Sexual Exploitation Sexual exploitation is still prevalent in our society, sadly. Rachel gives us an overview of how CAASE works to address this problem at its core. Marc Lempert– Director of Pocket Full of Soul: The Harmonica Documentary The harmonica gets some love in this documentary that’s playing at the AMC Showplace Village Crossing at 7000 Carpenter Rd. in Skokie on February 28th at 7:30pm. Buy tickets HERE. OTL #332 local music provided by Software Giant…
Posted 13 years ago Tagged Chicago blog Chicago media Chicago Music Chicago Podcast Chicago Radio Chicago theater harmonica 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 “harmonica rules” radio station WLUW-FM (88.7) Chicago) Mike Stephen previews the Hideout Harmonica Hoedown and discusses how Built In Chicago’s giant network helps local tech startups. Bob Kessler– Local harmonica stud and organizer of the Hoedown The Hideout Harmonica Hoedown takes place this Sunday at 7pm at The Hideout (1354 W. Wabansia). We get a preview of this great night of music. Maria Katris – CEO of Built In Chicago Built In Chicago has created a huge online network for local tech startups. We get the details. OTL #331 local music provided by James Conway…
Posted 13 years ago Tagged Chicago blog Chicago Business Chicago Music Chicago Podcast Chicago Radio harmonica Mike Stephen Outside the Loop Radio WLUW