Best Otl Podcast Podcasts (2024)

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OTL #936: The future of women comes to Chicago, The Transferable Skills Podcast, The Surabhi Ensemble’s world music thrives 40:10

1h ago40:10

40:10

Mike Stephen talks to Dr. Jamila Taylor, president and CEO of the Institute for Women’s Policy Research, about their upcoming Chicago conference, learns about the new Transferable Skills Podcast from its creator and host Noah Mishkin, and previews the Surabhi Ensemble’s gig at Navy Pier with guitarist Carlo Basile.…

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Maple Leafs Training Camp Musings | Is this Year Different? 49:49

2h ago49:49

49:49

The Toronto Maple Leafs are back after a quiet summer and so too is the Leafscast back! We share our thoughts on how the new members of the team are fitting in, who has impressed and who we've forgotten about already as well as debate the importance of the Captaincy to Auston Matthews. Email us at ⁠⁠TheLeafscastPod@gmail.com⁠⁠Listen to our podcast …

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Rev. David Ramirez: How The Enlightenment Deceived Christians 2:13:21

1h ago2:13:21

2:13:21

🎧 Welcome to Episode 42 of the On The Line Podcast! 🎧 To learn more about Rev. David Ramirez or to better understand his arguments, please click below: https://www.academia.edu/89633865/Martin_Luther_and_Religious_Liberty https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6AZcPrqCcVI&list=PLYAOfZDQFyeuQ7EkkJBcDCEkgiIOxGNsj https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n3mhpK7l8hE …

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Great Kroger Escape: UK recap 28:40

6d ago28:40

28:40

We all need a bye week after that close game in Lexington. Georgia pulls it out and stays on a historic regular season win streak. Which means we have concluded our first major goal of the season which was to go 3-0 in "The Warm Up" part of the year. It's only going to be more challenging from here! Let's hope the DAWGS come correct and can get bet…

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Evan Scamman: Defending Confessional Lutheranism 2:17:29

2h ago2:17:29

2:17:29

🎧 Welcome to Episode 41 of the On The Line Podcast! 🎧 🔗 Stay Connected with Us! Follow us on Instagram for behind-the-scenes looks and more updates: https://www.instagram.com/otl_podcast_ Join our Facebook community to engage with other listeners: https://www.facebook.com/onthelinepod A Special Thank You to Our Sponsors: This episode is brought to …

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OTL #935: Smartphones On Hold, Local journalism drama, The Secret History of George E. Lewis 42:59

5d ago42:59

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Mike Stephen learns about the Smartphones On Hold initiative with co-founders Kelly Kribs and Gideon Bob, discusses the latest issues in local journalism with McKinley Park News publisher Justin Kerr, and discovers the Secret History of experimental jazz trombone player George E. Lewis.By Mike Stephen

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Georgia hits the road: SEC Opener! 22:11

2h ago22:11

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Georgia looks to keep the ball rolling in the final portion of "The Warm Up". So far, so good. Mark Stoops and the Kentucky Wildcats look to bounce back after getting embarrassed at home against South Carolina. All of our goals are ahead of us and Georgia Football is in proper position. We also look at noteworthy games of the weekend and round out …

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DAWGS look the part- Week 2 Recap! 24:43

3d ago24:43

24:43

UGA Football is shaking off the sugar high of cupcake week. We better get ready quick because SEC play is inbound. Chito and Keegan talk Tennessee Tech and all things football from this past weekend. Thanks for listening, Go DAWGS

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Dr. Peter Scaer: Modern Day Heresies & How to Respond 1:29:29

15d ago1:29:29

1:29:29

Welcome to Episode 40 of On The Line! 🔗 Stay Connected with Us! Follow us on Instagram for behind-the-scenes looks and more updates: https://www.instagram.com/otl_podcast_ Join our Facebook community to engage with other listeners: https://www.facebook.com/onthelinepod A Special Thank You to Our Sponsors: This episode is brought to you by: Trinity …

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OTL #934: The future of Chicago newsracks, Chicago Style celebrates local fashion history 39:13

9d ago39:13

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Mike Stephen learns about the disappearance of downtown newspaper racks from Brian Hieggelke, editor and publisher of Newcity and the chair of the Chicago Newsracks Task Force, and then talks to Illinois Humanities executive director Gabrielle Lyon and author Ayana Contreras to get a preview of an event that celebrates local fashion history called …

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Cupcakes Inbound : Hold the sprinkles ! 30:13

7d ago30:13

30:13

It is officially cup cake week. So whether you like chocolate or vanilla - it's important to take care of business. Well when it comes to the soft & sweet competition on the football field Georgia will need to completely devour their opponent. Lots to get into this week and don't forget to check our picks at the end of the episode. Everyone have a …

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DAWGS dominate season opener: Clemson got spanked! 29:29

20d ago29:29

29:29

Dabo had to take his medicine in the postgame press conference as he continues to be further scrutinized for a lack of roster moves in the transfer portal. Meanwhile UGA and coach Kirby Smart set the tone for the type of season we are all collectively hoping they have. College football is back! The Fall breezes are starting to appear. And DAWGS OTL…

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OTL #933: Illinois’ air pollution, Saxman Billy Harper’s story, Chicago Recovering Communities Coalition 38:43

13d ago38:43

38:43

Mike Stephen discusses a new report about Illinois' air pollution with Julian Reif, professor at the University of Illinois, discovers saxman Billy Harper’s story, and learns about the good work of the Chicago Recovering Communities Coalition with executive director Dora Dantzler-Wright.By Mike Stephen

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The Border War Returns: 'Warm Up' vs Clemson 31:11

15d ago31:11

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DAWG fans the wait is over. This season is sure to yield tons of excitement for UGA and all of college football at large. Saturday is a textbook example of what folks refer to as a clash of titans. Noon time Saturday CKS will lead our DAWGS into fierce competition vs the number 14 ranked Clemson Tigers. For those of you who have been with us these …

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David Thompson: Evidence for the Christian Claims 2:16:06

30d ago2:16:06

2:16:06

Send us a textBy Bryan Stecker

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OTL #932: The Neighborhood Bridge, New music from Max McGathey, The legacy of the Uptown People’s Law Center 37:57

23d ago37:57

37:57

Mike Stephen visits with Prentice Butler, executive director of a local organization that provides a bridge to success for Chicago families called The Neighborhood Bridge, gets the lowdown on local musician Maxx McGathey’s new music, and discusses the legacy of the Uptown People’s Law Center with retiring executive director Alan Mills.…

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Week Zero : Ireland Edition - DAWGS nearing action! 26:37

1M ago26:37

26:37

While them Yeller Jackets travel to a proper Irish pitch for a unique official first game of the season, our beloved DAWGS are busy knocking out the kinks before their first game on 8/31 @ Noon against Clemson. We got a fun shorter episode for you all today. Enjoy & see ya next week! Go DAWGS

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I'm Fine! 1:11:09

28d ago1:11:09

1:11:09

Colin Telford is joined by Stuart Dalzell, Barry Davies and Alan Porteous to discuss the recent ups and downs for the diamondsBy OTL Podcast

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Dr. David Peterson: How Lutherans Should Read The Bible 2:00:42

26d ago2:00:42

2:00:42

Welcome to Episode 38 of the On The Line Podcast! 🔗 Stay Connected with Us! Follow us on Instagram for behind-the-scenes looks and more updates: https://www.instagram.com/otl_podcast_ Join our Facebook community to engage with other listeners: https://www.facebook.com/onthelinepod A Special Thank You to Our Sponsors: This episode is brought to you …

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OTL #931: The Tenant Trap, The Secret History of Fred Holstein 35:51

28d ago35:51

35:51

Mike Stephen talks to Injustice Watch senior reporter Alejandra Cancino about how some Chicago renters are trapped in unsafe buildings while forced to pay rising rents and then dives into the Secret History of local folk legend Fred Holstein.By Mike Stephen

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Countdown to Clemson: School's in Session 34:22

1M ago34:22

34:22

We are only 15 days away from the start of this long awaited 2024 football season. News out of practice has been a mix of positivity and reality. It won't be easy, but hopefully Kirby and Co will have our DAWGS ready for a National spotlight game by the end of the month. School is back in session so you know any day now will be crisp air and pumpki…

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Mark Preus: Christian Culture, Atheism, & Philosophy 2:15:57

1M ago2:15:57

2:15:57

Send us a textBy Bryan Stecker

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OTL #930: No Games Chicago, Inequities in mental health services for justice-involved youth 38:38

1M ago38:38

38:38

Mike Stephen talks to community organizer Tom Tresser about his new book on the history of No Games Chicago and then talks to Maria Jose Luna, doctoral candidate in the clinical psychology program at Northwestern University's Feinberg School of Medicine, about a new study that examines the inequities in mental health services for justice-involved y…

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Coaches & Players Catching Steam! Fall Camp Week 2 33:01

2M ago33:01

33:01

The Coaches are chipping away at what we all collectively hope is a masterpiece of a season incoming. Speaking of coaches, the first Top 25 Coaches Poll is out and Georgia sits atop the rankings. We take notes on the latest and greatest news out of Fall Camp and react to all things UGA. Thanks for the shares! Go Dawgs !…

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Jim Roemke: Giving the Benediction at Trumps Convention (RNC) 53:54

2M ago53:54

53:54

Send us a textBy Bryan Stecker

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OTL #929: Preserving Illinois wetlands, Red Spot Rhythm Section’s new music, The Secret History of William Warren 40:07

1M ago40:07

40:07

Mike Stephen learns about efforts to preserve Illinois wetlands from Jennifer Bamberg, investigative reporter at Investigate Midwest, gets into Red Spot Rhythm Section’s new music with band founder Josh Siegal, and discovers the Secret History of Chicago blues drummer William Warren.By Mike Stephen

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Fall Camp Tough: Mind over Muscle 42:04

2M ago42:04

42:04

Georgia Football is kicking up dirt and laying licks admit this hot southern heat. Many position battles of intrigue are happening simultaneously. The DAWGS came close last year to a play off appearance. What will it take to put our favorite team to the elite level once again this coming season?? Chito and Keegan get into all that and more. It's fo…

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Stephen Wiesenauer: Christ on the Frontlines, the War in Burma 2:06:50

2M ago2:06:50

2:06:50

Welcome to Episode 35 of the On The Line Podcast! 🔗 Stay Connected with Us! Follow us on Instagram for behind-the-scenes looks and more updates: https://www.instagram.com/otl_podcast_ Join our Facebook community to engage with other listeners: https://www.facebook.com/onthelinepod A Special Thank You to Our Sponsors: This episode is brought to you …

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OTL #928: The future of additional dwelling units in Chicago, Money in the Chicago school board election, Hope for Homes Day 40:10

2M ago40:10

40:10

Mike Stephen learns about Chicago City Council action regarding additional dwelling units from Cityscape Chicago founder and CEO Steven Vance, discusses the money flowing through the upcoming Chicago School Board election with Chalkbeat Chicago bureau chief Becky Vevea, and chats with La Case Norte executive director Jose Munoz about Hope for Homes…

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A Flock of Seagulls 58:57

2M ago58:57

58:57

Colin Telford is joined by Emma Quigley, Colin Campbell and Andro Sneddon to chat over Airdrie's League Cup Group Campaign so far ahead of Saturday's Do or Die Game against Queen of the SouthThanks to Stuart Dalzell (Redacted Media for the excellent Photo of Andro getting closer to Ben Wilson than any defender ever will)…

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Dr. Ryan MacPherson: The Classical Education Revival 2:10:36

2M ago2:10:36

2:10:36

🎧 Welcome to Episode 34 of the On The Line Podcast! 🎧 🔗 Stay Connected with Us! Follow us on Instagram for behind-the-scenes looks and more updates: https://www.instagram.com/otl_podcast_ Join our Facebook community to engage with other listeners: https://www.facebook.com/onthelinepod A Special Thank You to Our Sponsors: This episode is brought to …

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OTL #927: Injustice Watch’s judicial election guide, Revisiting Chicago Rents, The Secret History of Avondale Electric 42:28

2M ago42:28

42:28

Mike Stephen learns about the upcoming judicial election guide from Injustice Watch with senior reporter Carlos Ballesteros, revisits an initiative that provides housing opportunities for Chicagoans, and discovers the Secret History of North Side rockers Avondale Electric.By Mike Stephen

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New Look SEC: Media DAWG days ! 31:42

2M ago31:42

31:42

It's that time again to look forward to the 9th year of UGA Football in this glorious Kirby Smart Era. Time has surely flown by for us on the pod and the countdown to this season's opener vs Clemson in the A is now under way . Football is heating up and the Dawgs OTL Podcast is too. Stay tune for more news as we get closer and closer to what is sur…

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Rev. Jacob Benson: The Real Spiritual War & Artificial Intelligence 1:40:20

2M ago1:40:20

1:40:20

🎧 Welcome to Episode 33 of the On The Line Podcast! 🎧 Join Bryan and Jacob Benson as they delve into the issues hindering spiritual growth in the church and the American landscape. They compare and contrast the Biblical narratives of evil and spiritual darkness with some eerie trends of today, particularly in the realm of AI. 🔗 Stay Connected with …

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OTL #926: Remembering the Chicago Race Riot of 1919, Police settlement transparency ordinance, Removing lead pipes in Chicago 44:03

2M ago44:03

44:03

Mike Stephen discusses the significance of the Chicago Race Riot of 1919 with Peter Cole, founder and co-director of the Chicago Race Riot of 1919 Commemoration Project, learns about a proposed ordinance aimed at improving police settlement transparency from Tracy Siska, executive director of the Chicago Justice Project, and gets an update on Chica…

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Dr. Adam Francisco: History & Beliefs of Islam 2:14:27

3M ago2:14:27

2:14:27

🎧 Welcome to Episode 32 of the On The Line Podcast! 🎧 Adam is Director of Academics and Scholar in Residence at 1517. He earned his doctorate from the University of Oxford in 2006 and served as Professor of History, Dean, and Assistant Provost in the Concordia University System for nearly two decades. He is an expert in Islam and apologetics. 🔗 Sta…

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OTL #925: Local metalpoint art, New music from Joe Di Zillo, The Secret History of Jackie DeShannon 37:53

2M ago37:53

37:53

Mike Stephen chats with local metalpoint artist D. Lammie-Hanson, gets the lowdown on new tunes from Chicago musician Joe Di Zillo, and discovers the Secret History of local singer Jackie DeShannon.By Mike Stephen

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Leafs Free Agent Signings Recap! Who has THE PASSION? 57:40

3M ago57:40

57:40

After a flurry of signings in the first few hours of free agency, the Toronto Maple Leafs team for the 2024-25 season is taking shape. The Leafscast shares their thoughts on each of the new additions, discussing both the short term and long term implications of these contracts. Email us at ⁠⁠TheLeafscastPod@gmail.com⁠⁠Listen to our podcast - ⁠⁠http…

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Rev. Andy Richard: Marriage & Sex 2:14:30

3M ago2:14:30

2:14:30

Join Bryan Stecker as he sits down with author Andy Richard to explore his insightful book on marriage. In this engaging conversation, Andy answers ten crucial questions about marriage and sexuality, covering topics such as the roles of husbands and wives, the relationship between lust and gluttony, and the Christian perspective on birth control an…

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OTL #924: The impact of Hope Chicago 38:10

3M ago38:10

38:10

Mike Stephen visits the Hope Chicago Goal Getters 2024 Conference at the Illinois Institute of Technology. Hope Chicago is a scholarship-focused non-profit designed to provide students and their parents/guardians with the support they need to graduate from college debt-free. We learn about the amazing work of this local nonprofit from program manag…

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Draw a Line Under It - 23/24 Review 40:33

3M ago40:33

40:33

The podcast finally gets around to a look back on Season 2023/24. Colin Telford is joined by Sean Smith and Arran Ewart to discuss their reflections and highlights as well as their thoughts on the comings and goings over the summer with the new season set to begin on Monday.Artwork copyright Redacted Brands (Stuart Dalzell) and reproduced with than…

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Maple Leafs Offseason Preview! | Pressing Needs and Trade Options 54:00

3M ago54:00

54:00

The Leafscast is back! We discuss what can be learned from the Edmonton and Florida finals, what's going to happen to Mitch Marner, what position Brad Treliving is going to target as well as what the Leafs might do with their first round pick! Email us at ⁠⁠TheLeafscastPod@gmail.com⁠⁠Listen to our podcast - ⁠⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show…

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Dr. Harold Ristau: Demonic Activity & Christian Courage 2:41:44

3M ago2:41:44

2:41:44

Bryan sits down with Dr. Harold Ristau, the newly appointed president of Luther Classical College, for an in-depth discussion. They explore Dr. Ristau's extensive experience as a military chaplain, his advocacy for Christian freedom and courage against tyranny, and the stark reality of demonic forces at work in our world. Dr. Ristau, an accomplishe…

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OTL #923: Tutoring and tech’s impact in schools, The Secret History of Motorhome 39:01

3M ago39:01

39:01

Mike Stephen learns about the latest education research showing the benefits of tutoring combined with educational technology in schools from John Wolf and Monica Bhatt of the University of Chicago Education Lab and then discovers the Secret History of 1990s Chicago fuzzy pop-rockers Motorhome.By Mike Stephen

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Ashely Moore: Sex Trafficking in America 1:39:33

3M ago1:39:33

1:39:33

Ashley has her Master's degree in International Criminology with an emphasis in Restorative Justice from the University of Sheffield in the U.K. She has experience working with survivors of sex trafficking in Austria, England, and the United States. She is dedicated to serving and empowering victims of exploitation as well as equipping the communit…

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UGA recruiting SCORCHING like Georgia in June ! 33:48

3M ago33:48

33:48

Right when the off season was supposed to be in the expectedly boring lull of the preseason: dawg fans at large have enjoyed recruiting drama & in triumphs in the month of June. If history is any indication, Kirby and Co are just getting started. Today we celebrate the come up in the class of 2025 and what were most excited for. Welcome back to ano…

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OTL #922: Illinois’ hands-off approach to homeschooling, The legacy of Gwendolyn Brooks 37:22

3M ago37:22

37:22

Mike Stephen explores the impacts of the lack of homeschooling regulation in Illinois with Capitol News investigative reporters Beth Hundsdorfer and Molly Parker and then discusses the legacy of Gwendolyn Brooks with her daughter and president of Brooks Permissions: Nora Brooks Blakely.By Mike Stephen

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OTL #921: How do Chicagoans consume their news?, Plant-based school lunch options, The Secret History of The Pearl Handle Band 47:52

4M ago47:52

47:52

Mike Stephen dives into a new report about how Chicagoans consume and perceive their local news with Tim Franklin, director of the Medill Local News Initiative at Northwestern University, learns about the option for plant-based school lunches in Illinois with Balanced founder Audrey Lawson-Sanchez, and discovers the Secret History of The Pearl Hand…

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Dr. Adam Koontz: Hell & Evangelism 1:46:08

4M ago1:46:08

1:46:08

Dr Adam Koontz is back on the show to discuss humility, relationships, evangelism and nostalgia, Lutheran schools, and understanding the job of the church. A Special Thank You to Our Sponsors: This episode is brought to you by: Trinity Lutheran Waconia: A Local Chuch With A Global Mission. Discover more about their mission at https://trinitywaconia…

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OTL #920: Why did Bring Chicago Home fail?, Jerry Smith on The Flock reunion 46:46

4M ago46:46

46:46

Mike Stephen talks to Roberta Garner, professor emerita of sociology at DePaul University, about why the Bring Chicago Home initiative failed and then chats with Jerry Smith of The Flock about that band’s upcoming reunion show. Jerry shares some great stories about his time in the music business.By Mike Stephen

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