(podcasting from the studios in the OTL Bunker, somewhere in Chicago) (broadcasting on the “loud outside the loop press” radio station WLUW-FM (88.7) Chicago) Mike Stephen talks to the guys who figured out the impact (or lack thereof) of the CTA service cuts, discusses the Chicago music scene with a local blogger, and gets the latest on the red light camera saga from the Parking Ticket Geek. Luke Joyner and Max Shron — University of Chicago grads and the guys behind picturingtransit.com Have the cuts in service by the CTA really affected our commutes? Luke and Max created a website about this issue and they tell us their findings. Richard Giraldi— Founder and Editor of Loud Loop Press Loud Loop Press aims to cover Chicago’s vast music scene all in one blog. Richard discusses this massive task. The Parking Ticket Geek — OTL Parking Correspondent and Blogger at TheExpiredMeter.com The Parking Ticket Geek returns to the show to give us the lowdown on the push to get red light cameras out of IL and his take on the five minute grace period for parking payboxes. OTL #178 local music provided by The Locals…
(podcasting live-to-tape from Toons Bar and Grill) (broadcasting on the “3 is the new 5” radio station WLUW-FM (88.7) Chicago) Mike Stephen takes OTL on the road to Toons for a celebration of three years of local community broadcasting! Featuring: Danny Beck — owner of Toons, BBQ stud Mike with Danny Beck Mick Dumke – writer and editor at the Chicago Reader Mike talks local politics with Mick Dumke Parking Ticket Geek – THE expert on all things parking related in Chicago Mike and the Parking Ticket Geek chat about Chicago parking issues Fausto Fernos – host of the Feast of Fun podcast Mike with Fausto Fernos, host of the #1 GLBT podcast, Feast of Fun Jessica Herman – “The Get” writer for Time Out Chicago, OTL contributor Andrea Newberry – local blogger at forkableblog.com Mike, Jessica, and Andrea chat about the blog and how to cook sensibly and on the cheap. Mike, Jessica, and Andrea chat about slow food in fast-paced lives OTL #166 Anniversary Party credits: host – Mike Stephen producer – Jenny Stephen engineer – Dave “DJ Goldie G” Goldman t-shirts – Propaganda OTL #166 Anniversary Show local music provided by DJ Goldie G…
Posted 15 years ago Tagged Andrea Newberry Chicago blog Chicago media Chicago parking Chicago Radio Chicago Reader Fausto Fernos Feast of Fun Forkableblog Jessica Herman Mick Dumke Mike Stephen Outside the Loop Radio Parking Ticket Geek Time Out Chicago WLUW
(podcasting from the studios in the OTL Bunker, somewhere in Chicago) (broadcasting on the “Chicago talking” radio station WLUW-FM (88.7) Chicago) Mike Stephen gets an update on yet ANOTHER parking fiasco in the city, profiles a website dedicated to local rock, and discusses citizen journalism with the publisher of a local news blog. The Parking Ticket Geek – Blogger at theexpiredmeter.com and official OTL parking correspondent More good news about the parking situation in Chicago: apparently the meter pay boxes have clocks that are running slow. Great. The PTG gives us the latest on this story. You can also read him on the Chicago Now blog. Frank Krolicki – Founder of WindyCityRock.net Chicago has a thriving music scene. Windy City Rock aims to chronicle the scene and serves as a local music hub for Chicagoans. We get all the details from Frank. Suzanne McBride — Co-publisher of ChicagoTalks.org and Co-chair of the Journalism Department at Columbia College We feature a discussion about citizen journalism and its future here in Chicago as well as a profile of Chicago Talks. OTL #156 local music provided by Oh My God…
Posted 16 years ago Tagged Chicago blog Chicago media Chicago parking Chicago Radio Chicago Talks Mike Stephen Outside the Loop Radio Parking Ticket Geek Suzanne McBride Windy City Rock WLUW
IT’S THE SPECIAL LOCAL PARKING SHOW… (podcasting from the inside of Mike Stephen’s car in front of the studios in the OTL Bunker, somewhere in Chicago) (broadcasting on the “I’ll be right back after I move my car” radio station WLUW-FM (88.7) Chicago) Mike Stephen talks to a Chicagoan about her unjust towing experience, chats at last with Ald. Vi Daley (43rd) about parking meters and towing problems, and checks in with the Parking Ticket Geek about city vehicle sticker issues. Mike Broadcasts From His Car – Through the magic of radio Mike anchors this week’s show from his car. Unfortunately for our host, in no way does the below picture look anything like his ride. Ali Montag – Chicagoan who had her car towed Ali had her car towed in the Lincoln Park area (43rd Ward). She tells us her story…a story that resembles what happened to Mike in that same area a year ago! Vi Daley – Alderman of the 43rd Ward After repeated attempts, Ald. Daley finally agreed to come on the show! You might remember what happened last year when Mike got his car towed in Lincoln Park. They discuss that incident and others like it as well as the parking meter rate increase. The Parking Ticket Geek – Blogger at theexpiredmeter.com and Official Parking Correspondent of OTL The PTG gives us his views on towing and the parking meter situation while providing some helpful city vehicle sticker tips. OTL #146 local music provided by The […]
Posted 16 years ago Tagged Chicago parking Mike Stephen Parking Ticket Geek Vi Daley WLUW