OTL: Episode #572- Fighting domestic violence, Beardsgaard Barbers grows, Local urban farming with The Gardeneers

Mike Stephen talks with:   Bethany Gomillion, Marathon Campaign Coordinator of Run Domestic Violence Out of Town and Elizabeth Gray, marathoner and domestic abuse survivor, about combating domestic abuse;   Natalie Anderson, co-owner and barber educator at Beardsgaard Barbers, about the success of this unique Batavia-based shop; and   May Tsupros, Executive Director and Co-founder of The Gardeneers, about educating CPS students on local urban farming and healthy eating   This week’s local music is provided by Fire Garden. Mike Stephen out in the field to explore the Gardeneers’ rail garden in Homan Square.   To subscribe to the OTL podcast, please visit our iTunes page or RSS feed.

OTL: Episode #468- Chicago Police Board Info, Running every block in Chicago, The Secret History of a local 80s jazz trio

Mike Stephen talks with:   Chicago Justice Project executive director Tracy Siska about the new Chicago Police Board Information Center website;   Run Chicago creator Darcy Phillips about running each and every block of the city and his 25-mile bike commute; and   Plastic Crimewave (aka Steve Krakow) about a 1980s far-out jazz trio consisting of Rich Corpolongo, Doug Lofstrom, and Paul Wertico for this week’s edition of The Secret History of Chicago Music.   Meanwhile, we celebrate OTL’s first anniversary on WGN Radio!   This week’s local music is provided by Royal Outsiders.   Delicious cupcakes mark OTL’s first anniversary on WGN Radio!   To subscribe to the OTL podcast, please visit our iTunes page or RSS feed.   OTL producer Andy Hermann and host Mike Stephen celebrate one year of shows at WGN Radio!

OTL: Episode #381- Smart Chicago Collaborative’s open data project, Fleet Feet running events, The Steamroller comedy blog

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 “smart Chicago” radio station WLUW-FM (88.7) Chicago) Mike Stephen learns about a big data project in Cook County, previews a few running events with the owner of Fleet Feet Sports, and talks Chicago comedy with the editor of The Steamroller blog.   Dan O’Neil– Executive Director of Smart Chicago Collaborative The SCC is partnering with Cook County to expand access to data that can have a positive impact in our daily lives.   Dave Zimmer – Owner and CEO of Fleet Feet Sports Chicago There are some fun local running events happening soon.  Dave gives us a preview and talks about Chicago’s running community.         Matt Byrne– Creator and Editor of The Steamroller We learn about this blog that covers the Chicago comedy scene.     OTL #381 local music provided by Carbon Tigers…  

OTL: Episode #351- Wisconsin Supper Clubs, The Nosh in Wicker Park, Jogging every block of Chicago update

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 “noshing-away” radio station WLUW-FM (88.7) Chicago) Mike Stephen talks to the director of the movie Wisconsin Supper Clubs, learns about a new Wicker Park food festival, and checks in with the guy who’s jogging every block in Chicago.   Ron Faiola– Director of Wisconsin Supper Clubs: An Old-Fashioned Experience Supper Clubs in Wisconsin are a great tradition.  Ron literally wrote the book and made the movie on these delicious experiences.     Alan Kannof – Founder and Chief Nosher of The Nosh There’s a new diverse weekly food festival coming to Wicker Park starting July 13th at the A.N. Pritzker School.  We get the lowdown.     Darcy Phillips – Creator of Run Chicago Darcy is attempting to run on every block in Chicago and his progress is documented on his Facebook page.  We get an update on how he’s doing. Darcy keeps track of blocks he already ran.       OTL #351 local music provided by The Right Now…