Out Chicago (Full Episodes)

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On this week's show: - William Gill, artistic director for Joel Hall Dancers - Omer Abbas Salem, playwright, One Party Consent Catch “Out Chicago” Sundays from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.com/programs/out-chicago). Support the show: https://heartlandsignal.com/wcpt820/schedule/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week's show: - Elisabeth Yancey, co-star of "Clue," playing at Chicago’s CIBC Theatre February 18 through March 2 - Broadway legend, Arlington Heights native, and friend of the show Karen Mason, talking about the Illinois Conservatory for the Arts' 3rd annual "A Night of Broadway" benefit gala and concert, February 21st at Wentz Concert Hall in Naperville. Karen Mason is featured along with J. Harrison Ghee, Amber Iman, Aisha Jackson, and Myles Frost. Catch “Out Chicago” Sundays from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.com/programs/out-chicago). Support the show: https://heartlandsignal.com/wcpt820/schedule/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week's show: - Brad Becker, founder and president of the LGBT National Help Center - SiriusXM Broadway host Seth Rudetsky and Tony Award winner Jessie Mueller on "Seth's Broadway Concert Series starring Jessie Mueller and Seth Rudetsky," coming to the Studebaker Theater in Chicago Saturday, February 15 - Esho Rasho, playwright and performer in "Dummy in Diaspora," playing February 26-March 23 at Chicago's Jackalope Theatre Catch “Out Chicago” Sundays from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.com/programs/out-chicago). Support the show: https://heartlandsignal.com/wcpt820/schedule/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week's show Scott Duff is joined by guest co-host Tania Richard and their guests are: Trans Youth and Family Action SummitFrida: A Self Portrait Catch “Out Chicago” Sundays from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.com/programs/out-chicago). Support the show: https://heartlandsignal.com/wcpt820/schedule/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week's show, Scott is joined by Tania Richard (antiracism educator, DEI consultant, Broadway actress, award-winning author, and teacher) and their guests are: - Jamey Lundblad, new managing director of Chicago's Lookingglass Theatre Company, which has teamed with the Actor’s Gymnasium to produce Circus Quixote, which opens January 30 - Trumane Alston, currently starring in the Goodman Theatre's "Fat Ham," in which a "boisterous Southern cookout sets the scene for a Black, queer discovery of self and resilience" Catch “Out Chicago” Sundays from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.com/programs/out-chicago). Support the show: https://heartlandsignal.com/wcpt820/schedule/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week's show: - Denise Poloyac, vice chair, Indivisible Chicago Alliance - Stephen Schellhardt, director of "Fun Home," playing through March 2 at the Porchlight Music Theatre Catch “Out Chicago” Sundays from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.com/programs/out-chicago). Support the show: https://heartlandsignal.com/wcpt820/schedule/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week's show: - Emmy-nominated writer and actor Michael Shayan, star of "Avaaz" at Chicago Shakespeare Theater - Stephen Schellhardt, director of "Fun Home" at the Porchlight Music Theatre Catch “Out Chicago” Sundays from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.com/programs/out-chicago). Support the show: https://heartlandsignal.com/wcpt820/schedule/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week's show: - Jerry Nunn, queer film critic and entertainment reporter (Nunn on the Run) on the Critics Choice Awards and Golden Globes - Chicago singer Cathy Richardson Catch “Out Chicago” Sundays from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.com/programs/out-chicago). Support the show: https://heartlandsignal.com/wcpt820/schedule/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week's show Scott and Ellen selected a few of their favorite interviews from the past year in part two of a two-part year-end special. Listen in to hear conversations with "Death Becomes Her" star Michelle Williams, singer and satirist Randy Rainbow, Michael Johnson of Equality Illinois, and Jen Grosshandler and Gearah Goldstein of the Gender Cool Project. Listen to Part 1. Catch “Out Chicago” Sundays from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.com/programs/out-chicago). Support the show: https://heartlandsignal.com/wcpt820/schedule/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week's show Scott and Ellen have selected a few of their favorite interviews from the past year (or so) in part one of a two-part year-end special. Listen in to hear conversations with actress Ayana Bria Bikari; "Transparent" star Alexandra Billings and best friend of over 30 years, Chicago icon Honey West; and composer Paul Williams of "Emmet Otter's Jug Band Christmas." Catch “Out Chicago” Sundays from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.com/programs/out-chicago). Support the show: https://heartlandsignal.com/wcpt820/schedule/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week's show: - Carol J. Sharp, president and CEO of The Night Ministry, which has served Chicago’s homeless population for nearly 50 years, providing human connection, housing support, and health care to our neighbors who are unhoused or experiencing poverty - Channyn Lynn Parker, CEO of Brave Space Alliance, Black-led, Trans-led LGBTQ+ Center on the South Side of Chicago providing affirming, culturally competent, for us by us services. - Richard Knight Jr. and Victor Salvo of Samba Bamba, the eight-piece, Latin-flavored, retro-crazy band which returns for one night only to celebrate their 30th anniversary on Wednesday, December 18th at Martyrs' Catch “Out Chicago” Sundays from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.com/programs/out-chicago). Support the show: https://heartlandsignal.com/wcpt820/schedule/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week's show: - Jen Grosshandler and Gearah Goldstein of the GenderCool Project on the Supreme Court's recent hearing on United States v. Skrmetti, the case of a Tennessee law that bans gender-affirming care for minors, and the impact of the court’s decision may have on trans youth. - Andrew Sa of "Andrew Sa's Lonesome Holiday" at the Hideout Catch “Out Chicago” Sundays from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.com/programs/out-chicago). Support the show: https://heartlandsignal.com/wcpt820/schedule/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week's show: - Dusty Brown, artistic director of development and ensemble member at RedTwist Theatre, and Enrico Spada, director of "The Totality of All Things," part of RedTwist Theatre's Twisted Playfest - Meg McElroy, director of special projects for Getting to Zero (AIDS Foundation Chicago) - David Cerda, artistic director, Hell in a Handbag Productions Catch “Out Chicago” Sundays from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.com/programs/out-chicago). Support the show: https://heartlandsignal.com/wcpt820/schedule/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week's show: - Chicago Ald. Lamont Robinson, chair of Chicago's LGBT Caucus - George Elrod of "Jack Frost Roasting on an Open Fire," a sketch comedy revue at Second City - Steve McDonagh of The Hearty Boys Caterers Catch “Out Chicago” Sundays from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.com/programs/out-chicago). Support the show: https://heartlandsignal.com/wcpt820/schedule/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week's show: - Jenn Thompson, director of "Annie," which runs through 12/1 at The Chicago Theatre - Juan Gutierrez, Chicago pastry chef and contestant on the Food Network's "Harry Potter: Wizards of Baking." Catch “Out Chicago” Sundays from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.com/programs/out-chicago). Support the show: https://heartlandsignal.com/wcpt820/schedule/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week's show: - Brian Johnson, CEO of Equality Illinois, the statewide LGBTQ civil rights organization - Nick Bowling, associate artistic director for TimeLine Theatre Company and director of "Falsettos," a tribute to family in its many forms and a celebration of the beauty, complexity, and necessity of love. It is playing through December 8th at the Court Theatre, the professional theater of the University of Chicago. - Playwright Philip Dawkins and director Colm Summers of "The Comedians," which has a limited engagement at the Raven Theatre, November 14-November 24. Catch “Out Chicago” Sundays from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.com/programs/out-chicago). Support the show: https://heartlandsignal.com/wcpt820/schedule/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week's show: - Emmy Award-winning comedian Judy Gold - Chicago LGBT Hall of Fame inductee Ken Mejia-Beal, talking about the big Election Night watch party taking place at Bricklayers Union Hall in Elmhurst Catch “Out Chicago” Sundays from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.com/programs/out-chicago). Support the show: https://heartlandsignal.com/wcpt820/schedule/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week's show: - Kate Doyle, candidate for Chicago School Board, 2nd District - Rodrigo Heng-Lehtinen, executive director, Advocates for Transgender Equality - Nothing Without a Company Artistic Director Anna Rose Ii-Epstein and Kevin Sparrow, writer-composer of Nothing Without a Company's production of "Sofa King Queer," running November 1-December 2 at Berger Park Coach House, 6205 N. Sheridan Road in Chicago. Catch “Out Chicago” Sundays from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.com/wcpt820). Support the show: https://heartlandsignal.com/wcpt820/schedule/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.