OTL: Episode #377- A look back at 2013 in Chicago

TO HEAR THE SHOW, PRESS THE “PLAY” BUTTON AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS POST… (podcasting from Toons Bar and Grill in Chicago) (broadcasting on the “happy new year!” radio station WLUW-FM (88.7) Chicago) Mike Stephen looks back on 2013 in Chicago with Mick Dumke of the Chicago Reader, Shamus Toomey of DNA Info Chicago, and Jen Kramer of Navy Pier. HAPPY NEW YEAR! We look back at the year that was 2013 with a panel of great Chicagoans.   Mick Dumke– Senior Writer at the Chicago Reader Shamus Toomey– Managing Editor of DNA Info Chicago Jen Kramer– Director of Entertainment and Special Events at Navy Pier     Jen Kramer, Mick Dumke, and Shamus Toomey at Toons Bar and Grill at 3857 N. Southport.  

OTL: Episode #205- The Roundtable Show: BBQ in Chicago

TO HEAR THE SHOW, PRESS THE “PLAY” BUTTON AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS POST… (podcasting from Toons Bar and Grill in Lakeview) (broadcasting on the “roundtable” radio station WLUW-FM (88.7) Chicago) Mike Stephen hosts another in a series of occasional discussions, taking place in the community and covering different local topics/themes.  The topic of this roundtable is BBQ in Chicago. Mike welcomes: Gary Wiviott— Author of Low & Slow: Master the Art of Barbecue in 5 Easy Lessons, Founder of LTH Forum Danny Beck—  Certified BBQ Judge, Chef and Owner of Toons, the sponsor of this roundtable show Titus Ruscitti— Blogger at Smokin’, Chokin’, and Chowing With the King BBQ Ribs at Toons.  Photo Courtesy of Gary Wiviott. The Roundtable is portable!  If you have an idea where we should record the next one or what we should talk about, let the OTL Staff know! OTL #205 local music provided by The Carl Davis Band…