Best Otl Podcast Podcasts (2024)

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

15d 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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OTL #926: Remembering the Chicago Race Riot of 1919, Police settlement transparency ordinance, Removing lead pipes in Chicago 44:03

4h 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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OTL #925: Local metalpoint art, New music from Joe Di Zillo, The Secret History of Jackie DeShannon 37:53

7d 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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Episode 299: Ottershaw Cacti and growlights for venus flytraps 42:17

9d ago42:17

42:17

Host Jane Perrone visits Daniel and Jo Jackson at Ottershaw Cacti in Surrey to find out about their incredible collection of plants, and a Q&A on growing venus flytraps under growlights. For full show notes and a transcipt visit www.janeperrone.com/on-the-ledge/ottershaw-cacti Sign up for The Plant Ledger, my email newsletter about the houseplant s…

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

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

14d 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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Maple Leafs Offseason Preview! | Pressing Needs and Trade Options 54:00

18d 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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OTL #923: Tutoring and tech’s impact in schools, The Secret History of Motorhome 39:01

21d 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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Episode 298: Monstera 'Thai Constellation' - a deep dive with Pretty in Green 47:12

24d ago47:12

47:12

Host Jane Perrone talks all things Monstera ‘Thai Constellation’ with Chris Ernst of Pretty in Green: where this variegated wonder came from, how to grow it and why we love it. For full show notes and a transcript visit https://www.janeperrone.com/on-the-ledge/houseplants-children Prefer to watch this as a video? Visit my YouTube channel: https://w…

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UGA recruiting SCORCHING like Georgia in June ! 33:48

28d 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

28d 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

1M 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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Episode 297: passion flowers as houseplants 38:40

1M ago38:40

38:40

Host Jane Perrone talks to botanist Rebecca Hilgenhof about passion flowers, finding out which ones we can grow as houseplants. Plus the Q&A tackles a question about a Hoya that refuses to bloom. For full show notes visit https://www.janeperrone.com/on-the-ledge/passionflowers-houseplants Sign up for The Plant Ledger, my email newsletter about the …

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

1M 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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Episode 296: live podcast recording with Worcester Terrariums and the Bearded Plantaholic 38:42

1M ago38:42

38:42

A live podcast recorded with Ben Newell and Jonny Balchandani at the Malvern Houseplant Festival. The Festival was organised by Green Rooms Market - thanks to Sarah Gerrard-Jones for holding the mic for audience questions and adding in her own thoughts! My guests were: Ben Newell aka @worcesterterrariums whose book Hello Tiny World is out now. Jonn…

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OTL #919: A local education update, The Secret History of the Drew-Vels 37:12

2M ago37:12

37:12

Mike Stephen welcomes Chalkbeat reporter Reema Amin to discuss the latest on Chicago Public Schools’ position on police officers in schools and how schools are funded and then discovers the Secret History of the 1960s soul group from Evanston: The Drew-Vels.By Mike Stephen

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Episode 295: Houseplant Studios at the Chelsea Flower Show 2024 32:07

2M ago32:07

32:07

For full show notes and a transcript visit https://www.janeperrone.com/on-the-ledge/chelsea-flower-show-houseplant-studios Sign up for The Plant Ledger, my email newsletter about the houseplant scene: https://www.janeperrone.com/ledger Check out Legends of the Leaf, my book on houseplants and my houseplant cards Houseplant Gardener in a Box here. S…

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Leafs Fire Keefe! | Premature Offseason Thoughts 1:01:13

2M ago1:01:13

1:01:13

The Toronto Maple Leafs fired head coach Sheldon Keefe and hired Craig Berube - the Leafscast discusses whether this is enough to start building up hope again for next year as well as a look ahead to the offseason for what players are staying and who is going. Spoilers: we don't agree on whether Marner is here next year. Email us at ⁠⁠TheLeafscastP…

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OTL #918: A failure of local government, Simon’s Tavern turns 90, New local music from Brett Ratner 37:32

2M ago37:32

37:32

Mike Stephen learns how the Chicago Housing Authority allows for nefarious deeds on some of its vacant properties from Block Club Chicago investigative editor and reporter Mick Dumke, celebrates 90 years of Andersonville’s Simon’s Tavern, and chats with local musician Brett Ratner about his new instrumental rock.…

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Episode 294: cheap or free houseplant care kit essentials 24:21

2M ago24:21

24:21

Raid your kitchen cupboards and you’ll come across all kinds of free stuff you can utilise to take care of your houseplants. Host Jane Perrone explains how everything from wooden chopsticks to clear plastic takeaway boxes, find out how to get your houseplant care kit tooled up for nothing. Plus she suggests a couple of gadgets that are worth splash…

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OTL #917: The Takeout 25 Effect, Chicago Truck Data Portal, The Secret History of Charlie Schmidt 48:07

2M ago48:07

48:07

Mike Stephen learns about a new book about the impact of the local nonprofit Takeout 25 called The Takeout 25 Effect: Mobilizing for Positive Change with author Ravi Parakkat, explores a project mapping high concentration of truck traffic in Chicago called the Chicago Truck Data Portal with Jose Acosta Cordova of the Little Village Environmental Ju…

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Episode 293: why seeds matter with Jennifer Jewell, author of book What We Sow 46:47

2M ago46:47

46:47

Host Jane Perrone talks to garden writer and podcaster Jennifer Jewell about her latest book What We Sow, and answers a question about biochar for houseplants. For full show notes and a transcript, visit https://www.janeperrone.com/on-the-ledge/what-we-sow-jennifer-jewell Sign up for The Plant Ledger, my email newsletter about the houseplant scene:…

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Shouldering On 29:17

2M ago29:17

29:17

Colin Telford is joined by Sean Smith, Stuart Dalzell and Emma Quigley to reflect on the first leg v Thistle and their thoughts heading to Firhill with the game all squarePhoto copyright Stuart Dalzell (Redacted Media)By OTL Podcast

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Contender Ready? 1:05:42

2M ago1:05:42

1:05:42

Colin Telford is joined by Colin Campbell and Stuart Dalzell to discuss the terrific form which took Airdrieonians to the play offs and the challenge ahead in our 4th consecutive playoff campaign. Colin then speaks with Matt Greer from Thistle's Draw, Lose or Draw podcast to get a view from Maryhill ahead of the Playoff Quarter Final clash.…

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The Same Old Leafs Fail The Fans Again AGAIN | Game 7 OTL 30:16

2M ago30:16

30:16

In classic Toronto Maple Leafs fashion they fall short after giving the fans hope for maximum pain and suffering. Another season to forget. The Leafscast discusses this failure of a team, the varying levels of failure on display in this series and Game 7, and who should bear the brunt of the responsibility for yet another wasted season of the Austo…

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OTL #916: Should Chicago lower its speed limit?, Is Mayor Johnson incompetent or inexperienced?, Revisiting Chicago as a cycling city 39:10

2M ago39:10

39:10

Mike Stephen discusses the possibility of Chicago lowering its speed limit with Active Transportation Alliance managing director of advocacy Jim Merrell, explores the debate around Mayor Johnson’s possible incompetence or inexperience with Chicago Magazine contributing editor Ted McClelland, and revisits the topic of Chicago’s bikeability.…

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Episode 292: Lithops and other succulents with Tony Irons 32:27

2M ago32:27

32:27

Host Jane Perrone talks to cactus and succulent grower and seller Tony Irons about some of his favourite plants, including Lithops. For full show notes visit https://www.janeperrone.com/on-the-ledge/lithops-succulents Sign up for The Plant Ledger, my email newsletter about the houseplant scene: https://www.janeperrone.com/ledger Check out Legends o…

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Maple Leafs StoneWOLL Boston to Force GAME 7 | Game 6 W 39:35

2M ago39:35

39:35

The Woll!!!!!!! The Leafscast discusses the latest heroics from the Leafs undisputed #1 goalie as well as the reemergence of William Nylander as a big game player! This complete game from the Toronto Maple Leafs was enough to force a final deciding game against Boston in a winner take all final game. The Leafscast discusses what has to happen on Sa…

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DAWGS to the League : NFL Draft 2024. QB Jaden Rashad coming to UGA, Lakers and Suns both done for the season 28:30

3M ago28:30

28:30

Many UGA players will be getting paid NFL dollars in the near future. For some it seemed like a forgone conclusion they would be pro, and for others it's truly a testament to the level of developmental standards at UGA under the tutelage of the entire staff & of course master talented developer himself, coach Kirby Smart. Big news for the QB room a…

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Knies Keeps the Maple Leafs Season ALIVE! | Game 5 W 32:34

3M ago32:34

32:34

The Toronto Maple Leafs finally woke up and played up to their potential, ultimately staving off elimination and taking a win in Game 5 over Boston after a season-saving goal from Matthews Knies from John Tavares. The Leafscast debriefs the game, covering who stood out, what worked, and what needs to continue if the Leafs want to complete the comeb…

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OTL #915: Unpacking Chicago’s community map, The West Side Spring Book Fair, The Secret History of Plastics Hi-Fi 42:23

3M ago42:23

42:23

Mike Stephen learns about the significance of Chicago’s community map from and explores the possibility of updating it with Emily Talen, professor of urbanism and director of the Urbanism Lab at the University of Chicago, discusses the importance of literacy on the West Side of the city with founder of The Queen Within, Bridgett McGill, and discove…

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Episode 291: rescuing cacti and succulents with Mint Plants 40:25

3M ago40:25

40:25

Host Jane Perrone talks to Hayley Stephens of Bristol-based cactus and succulent sellers Mint Plants to find out about their mission to save plants from the skip. For full show notes plus a transcript visit https://www.janeperrone.com/on-the-ledge/rescuing-cacti-succulents Sign up for The Plant Ledger, my email newsletter about the houseplant scene…

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The Powerplay Monkey is Back! | Game 3 L 20:10

3M ago20:10

20:10

The Leafscast recaps everything that went wrong in tonight's game and looks ahead to Saturday's must win game for what needs to change. Email us at ⁠TheLeafscastPod@gmail.com⁠Listen to our podcast - ⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/leafscast⁠Youtube Channel - ⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7dRpf59IEvytCyV8Bzo88A⁠Follow us on Instagram -…

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The Blueprint For Beating Boston | Round 1, Game 2 W 35:15

3M ago35:15

35:15

The Leafs have tied the series against the Bruins! The team showed resilience and played with offensive pressure, resulting in a regulation win in TD Garden. The Leafscast debriefs Game 2 (which was a lot more fun than Game 1) and looks forward to what the Leafs will have to continue to do as the series shifts back to Toronto on Wednesday Email us …

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New Series, Same Old Problems | Round 1, Game 1 L 32:05

3M ago32:05

32:05

When David Kampf is carrying the offense you know there's an issue. The Leafscast debriefs the dissapointing start to the 2024 playoffs and discusses who's at fault for the Leafs never showing up on time as well as what the Leafs to improve on to win next game (spoilers - basically everything). Also if you agree with Stephen's take on why Nylander …

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OTL #914: Women Employed fighting for workplace equity, Arionne Nettles’ new book on Black culture in Chicago 39:03

3M ago39:03

39:03

Mike Stephen discusses the gender pay gap and efforts to combat it with Ibie Hart, director of business development at Women Employed, and then chats with local journalist Arionne Nettles about her new book entitled We Are the Culture: Black Chicago's Influence on Everything.By Mike Stephen

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1924 Scottish Cup Podcast 2:30:46

3M ago2:30:46

2:30:46

Three members of the club’s 1924 planning committee - “Only the Lonely” podcast host Colin Telford, club historian John Henderson, and Airdrie Community Trust trustee Gordon Thomson - sat down at the Excelsior last week, and set about the gargantuan task of examining the cup win in forensic detail.Over two and a half hours of fascinating discussion…

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UPDATED PLAYOFF PREVIEW! How do the Leafs Stack Up? (Fixed Audio) 1:03:04

3M ago1:03:04

1:03:04

Fixed the audio! After 82 games we've finally arrived at the dawn of another Playoff run. The Leafscast discusses the playoff roster, how it compares against the Bruins roster, and provide our prediction for how many games it will take the Leafs to dispatch the Bruins! Email us at TheLeafscastPod@gmail.com Listen to our podcast - https://podcasters…

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UGA has Athletes and Playmakers EVERYWHERE: G-Day Recap 31:55

3M ago31:55

31:55

This is the best roster in CFB. Saturday in Sanford stadium the Dawgs ended Spring ball with their annual G-day scrimmage and put on a showcase of talent, execution, and depth. The 20-20 score says more about the talent throughout the roster than the lack of OT rules. The transfer portal opens 4/16 and runs through the month, then the Dawgs will sh…

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OTL #913: Unsafe water in Illinois prisons, The work of the Uptown People's Law Center, The Secret History of E. Parker McDougal 37:46

3M ago37:46

37:46

Mike Stephen learns about the deteriorating conditions inside Illinois prisons from Alan Mills, executive director of the Uptown People's Law Center, and then discovers the Secret History of Chicago tenor sax player E. Parker McDougal.By Mike Stephen

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Episode 290: OTL sowalong part two - where to start growing houseplants from seed 47:02

3M ago47:02

47:02

Jane Perrone talks to Alina Smith of US houseplant seed sellers Plantflix about how to get started growing from seed, and answers a question about a Homalomena. For full show notes and a transcript visit https://www.janeperrone.com/on-the-ledge/houseplants-from-seed Sign up for The Plant Ledger, my email newsletter about the houseplant scene: https…

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