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 “may the Force be with you” radio station WLUW-FM (88.7) Chicago) Mike Stephen talks to a Brit who set out to reclaim the fastest L-riding record, learns about the Chicago Jedi, and discusses Mayor Emanuel’s infrastructure trust. Adham Fisher– Transportation enthusiast Last week Adham set out to reclaim the record for riding the entire L system the fastest. We hear from him about his quest and find out if he achieved his goal. Check out his Twitter page. Mike and Adham Fisher in Logan Square Gabe Calderon and Ross Greenberg – The founder and #2 guy, respectively, at the Chicago Jedi You can become a Jedi Knight! We learn about this non-profit group’s devotion to Jedi realism as a way of life. Members of the Chicago Jedi Emily Miller– Policy and government affairs coordinator for the Better Government Association Last week the Chicago City Council passed the infrastructure trust championed by Mayor Emanuel. Emily gives us an analysis of this new funding approach. OTL #291 local music provided by Ornery Little Darlings…
OTL: Episode #265- Wood St. Police Station, Sustainable transportation, Inside Grand Bizzare Gallery
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 “grand bizarre” radio station WLUW-FM (88.7) Chicago) Mike Stephen talks to a resident about the possible closing of the Wood St. police station, chats about sustainable transportation with the co-founder of GridChicago.com, and travels to a new unique art gallery in Wicker Park. Anne Shaw— Resident of Chicago Police District #13 In Mayor Emanuel’s proposed budget, three Chicago police stations are on the chopping block. We visit the Wood St. station in the 13th District (Wicker Park/East Village) to hear from Anne, a concerned citizen. She started on online petition to save the station here. The Wood St. Station (Photo courtesy of the EVA website) Steven Vance– Co-Founder of GridChicago.com We hear about local sustainable transportation issues such as a proposed local bicycle sharing program and the state of the CTA Transit Tracker. Justin Markin— Owner of the Grand Bizzare Art Gallery This new art gallery is described as an “anti-gallery” by its owner. We visit the space at 1418 W. Division that is also his home. The Grand Bizzare Art Gallery at 1418 W. Division OTL #265 local music provided by The Artist Formally Known As Vince…
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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 “Iron Man” radio station WLUW-FM (88.7) Chicago) Mike Stephen talks to a Brit who holds the record for riding the entire El system the fastest, checks in with a Chicagoan who’s competing in Madison’s Iron Man, and re-airs the great Vegan Stephen experiment. Adham Fisher— The Brit who holds the unofficial record for riding the entire El the fastest We learn why Adham came across the pond to Chicago to ride the entire El in 9 hours, 36 minutes, 33 seconds. He talks to us live from England. Erik Nybo– Official OTL Running Correspondent and participant in the upcoming Iron Man in Madison, WI It’s the granddaddy of all races and Erik will be running it this weekend. We get a preview of the race and find out what it takes to be an Iron Man. Iron Man Nybo The Vegan Stephen Experiment— OTL Host Mike Stephen and his wife went vegan for a week Originally aired on OTL #233, we hear the ups and downs of an omnivore who experiments with a vegan diet. OTL #259 local music provided by Archie Powell and the Exports…
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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 “ohlno” radio station WLUW-FM (88.7) Chicago) Mike Stephen talks to artist and author Anne Elizabeth Moore about her new project at the MCA, learns about ohlno.com, and visits a local Jazz vocalist jam session. Anne Elizabeth Moore— Artist, Critic, and Author Anne joins us live from Georgia in the former USSR to tell us about her work there and her upcoming performance project at the MCA called Garment Work, where she will deconstruct a pair of denim jeans. A pair of deconstructed blue jeans. Bob Vonderau– Founder of OhLNo.com We learn about this site where you can read and post stories about experiences on Chicago’s “L.” Robert Rodi— Chicago author and host of the Robert Rodi and Friends Jam Every 3rd Tuesday of the month you can catch this singer’s jam at Lizard’s Liquid Lounge. Robert Rodi and Friends Jam Session OTL #253 local music provided by The Lawrence Peters Outfit…
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