Out Chicago (Full Episodes)

WCPT

From Heartland Signal and WCPT AM 820 in Chicago, here are full episodes from "Out Chicago" (Sundays from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Central). Scott Duff and Ellen Miller invite you to spend Sunday brunch with your gay best friends! Each week on "Out...

Location:

United States

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News

Politics

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WCPT

Description:

From Heartland Signal and WCPT AM 820 in Chicago, here are full episodes from "Out Chicago" (Sundays from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Central). Scott Duff and Ellen Miller invite you to spend Sunday brunch with your gay best friends! Each week on "Out Chicago" they tackle today’s headlines from a queer perspective and focus on the accomplishments of the vibrant LGBTQ community in Chicago and across the globe Scott Duff is an OUT AND PROUD comic, actor and activist who performs throughout Chicagoland and around the country. Ellen Miller is an OUT AND PROUD accomplished musician who has had successful careers in the fields of radio advertising, and real estate. "Out Chicago" is Chicago's only live broadcast for the LGBTQ community!

Language:

English

Website:

https://heartlandsignal.com/programs/out-chicago/

Episodes

Out Chicago | March 22, 2026

3/29/2026

On this week's show – Alan Mingo Jr., star of “The Wiz,” playing at Chicago’s James M. Nederlander Theatre March 31-April 5, 2026 – Chase Glenn, executive director of the GenderCool Project 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.

Duration:01:37:22

Out Chicago | March 22, 2026

3/22/2026

On today's show – Starr De Los Santos of Indivisible Chicago on next Saturday’s No Kings rally – Landree Flemming (director) and Alec Phan (actor) from About Face Theatre‘s new production of “Modern Gentleman” – Joli Robinson, CEO of Center on Halsted; their 2026 Human First Gala takes place April 11 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.

Duration:01:37:22

Out Chicago Mar. 15 2026

3/15/2026

On this week's show – Rep. Robin Kelly (D-IL), 2026 candidate for U.S. Senate [Listen to the conversation] – Alex Grelle of “Grelley Duvall Best Actress,” playing through April 12 at Chicago’s Chopin Theatre – Claire Divizio, director of Thompson Street Opera Company‘s new production of “Off Nights at the Sometimes Cafe,” playing March 19-22 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.

Duration:01:36:58

Out Chicago | March 8, 2026

3/8/2026

On this week's show – Zoey Carter, candidate for Illinois state House (District 93) – “Fully Committed” director Derek Bertelsen and actor Mike Newquist; the one-person show runs March 13 through 28 at the The Den Theater, 1331 N. Milwaukee Ave. in Chicago – Asher McMaher, executive director of Trans Up Front IL; the Light the Way Soiree takes place Saturday, March 21 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.

Duration:01:37:40

Out Chicago | Mar. 1, 2026

3/1/2026

On today's show Scott Duff and Tania Richard are joined by their guests: Catch "Out Chicago" Sundays from 11:00 a.m to 1:00 p.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.com/programs/driving-it-home). Support the show: https://heartlandsignal.com/wcpt820/schedule/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:01:37:15

Out Chicago | Feb. 22 2026

2/22/2026

On this week's show Ellen Miller is joined by guest co-host Kathy Voltmer and their guests are: – Wesley Taylor, cast member in The Goodman’s production of “Holiday,” playing through March 8 – Cat McDonnell of The Second City – Sara Feigenholtz, Illinois state senator serving the 6th District and candidate for re-election 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.

Duration:01:39:40

Out Chicago | Feb. 15, 2026

2/16/2026

On this week's show – Mike Simmons, Illinois state senator (7th District) and candidate for Congress in the 9th District of Illinois – Alex Lubischer, playwright of Rivendell Theatre Ensemble‘s “Pivot,” playing through March 21 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.

Duration:01:34:07

Out Chicago | Feb. 8, 2026

2/9/2026

On this week's show: – Evanston Mayor Daniel Biss, candidate for Congress in the 9th District of Illinois – Collaboraction Theatre Company Artistic Director Anthony Moseley and Executive Director Darlene Jackson on “Trial in the Delta: The Murder of Emmett Till,” playing at the Kimball Arts Center through March 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.

Duration:01:36:40

Out Chicago | January 25th, 2026

1/26/2026

Scott Duff is joined by guest co-host Tania Richard and their guests are – John Parker and Jim Pounds of KTNF’s “The Gaily Show,” weeknights at 10:00 p.m. Central on WCPT – Jackson Evans, star of “Little Shop of Horrors,” playing through March 15 at the Marriott Theatre – August Spree, senior manager of special events at AIDS Foundation Chicago; "World of Chocolate," benefiting AIDS Foundation Chicago, takes place Friday, February 27 at Artifact Events, 4325 N. Ravenswood Avenue in Chicago 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.

Duration:01:39:16

Out Chicago January 18th 2025

1/18/2026

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Duration:01:41:26

Out Chicago, January 4th, 2025

1/5/2026

On this week's show:| – Marj Halperin, Democratic analyst and political commentator on “The Mincing Rascals” podcast – Anne Friedman, executive director of Gay For Good, a national organization that mobilizes lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer (LGBTQ+) and ally volunteers to promote diversity, foster inclusion and strengthen ties to the broader community – Da-Mekah Victorian of Artemis Singers, Chicago’s Lesbian Feminist Chorus; on January 17 they present “Interwoven: Threads of Earth and Self” at VanderCook College of Music, 3125 S. Federal St. in Chicago 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.

Duration:01:36:40

Out Chicago, December 28th, 2025

12/29/2025

On this week's show – Ken Mejia-Beal of The LGBTQ+ Victory Fund and Youth Outlook – John Parker and Jim Pounds, co-hosts of “The Gaily Show,” which originates from KTNF-Minneapolis and airs weeknights at 10:00 Central on WCPT 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.

Duration:01:42:26

Out Chicago, December 21, 2025

12/22/2025

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Duration:00:36:13

Out Chicago, December 14th, 2025

12/15/2025

On this week's show: – Timothy Jackson, senior director of Policy & Advocacy at AIDS Foundation Chicago – Jeff Copeland, author of “Love You Madly, Holly Woodlawn” – Carolyn Pinta of Buffalo Grove Pride 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.

Duration:01:42:03

Out Chicago, December 7th, 2025

12/8/2025

On this week's show: – Anthony Rapp, star of “Anthony Rapp: Home for the Holidays,” December 17-20 at The Joan & Paul Theatre in Chicago – Colin Kelty, co-founder of Stars & Garters retro entertainment venue (3914 N. Clark St. in Chicago) 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.

Duration:01:41:23

Out Chicago, Nov. 30, 2025

12/1/2025

On this week's show: – Singer-songwriter Paul Williams (rebroadcast of a previous “Out Chicago” interview) – Christopher Pazdernik, Jeff Award-winning director and producer, and managing director of Season of Concern, an organization founded in 1987 to support Chicago theater practitioners afflicted with AIDS and AIDS-related illnesses; today they act as the short-term emergency fund for Chicago’s theater community – Christine Brandes, soprano-turned-conductor; she is conducting “Falstaff” at Chicago’s Studebaker Theater, December 3-7 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.

Duration:01:42:29

Out Chicago Nov. 23 2025

11/23/2025

On this week's show: – Sher McMaher, executive director of Trans Up Front IL – Tara Mallen, artistic director of Rivendell Theatre Ensemble, on their 30th anniversary season and December 9 benefit screening of “Ghostlight” – Paul Oakley Stovall of Writers Theatre, which is performing “As You Like It” through December 14 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.

Duration:01:43:45

Out Chicago, Nov. 16, 2025

11/17/2025

On this week's show: – Karen Reitan, president and CEO of the Public Health Institute of Metropolitan Chicago – Lesley Ann Warren,‬ Oscar and Golden Globe nominee, who is hosting “Clue: The Movie 40th Anniversary Screening,” November 16 at Chicago’s Studebaker Theater – Russell Thomas of Lyric Opera of Chicago; he is currently appearing in “Cavalleria rusticana & Pagliacci” through November 23 – Jessica Love, director of Red Theater’s world premiere of “The Pilon,” playing through November 23 at The Edge Off Broadway 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.

Duration:01:42:04

Out Chicago, October 26th, 2025

10/27/2025

On this week's show: – John Waters – Chase Glenn, new executive director of the GenderCool Project – Tim Rhoze and Bria Walker-Rhoze of “The Baldwin|Giovanni Experience,” which will have its world premier at Fleetwood-Jourdain Theatre in Evanston, November 1-16 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.

Duration:01:39:50

Out Chicago, October 19th, 2025

10/19/2025

On this week's show: – Jess Wilcox, curator of Wrightwood 659’s “Scott Burton: Shape Shift,” a comprehensive look at artist Scott Burton, who blurred the boundaries between art and design, identity and public space – Marielle Kraft, indie-pop singer-songwriter who performs at Schubas Tavern in Chicago on October 23; her new, debut album is “The Right People Will Love You” – Jeff Cass, director of BrightSide Theatre Company‘s production of “The Rocky Horror Show,” opening 10/25 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.

Duration:01:39:30