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.
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!
Posted 9 years ago Tagged Chicago Justice Project Chicago Music Chicago Podcast Chicago Radio Mike Stephen Outside the Loop Radio running Secret History of Chicago Music Steve Krakow WGN
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…
Posted 11 years ago Tagged Chicago blog Chicago comedy Chicago media Chicago Podcast Chicago Radio Mike Stephen Outside the Loop Radio running 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 “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…
Posted 12 years ago Tagged Chicago blog Chicago Food Chicago media Chicago Podcast Chicago Radio Mike Stephen Outside the Loop Radio running WLUW