Out Chicago (Featured Interviews)

Scott Duff and guest co-host Ken Mejia-Beal are joined by Odette Stout , artist, drag performer, and 2025 3Arts Award recipient. 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 Ken Mejia-Beal and their guests are: – Mike Simmons, Illinois state senator and candidate for Congress – Odette Stout , artist, drag performer, and 2025 3Arts Award recipient – Countess Luann de Lesseps – Jack Bowes and Justin Broom of Ghostlight Ensemble's production of " Angry Fags ," playing through November...

Scott Duff and guest co-host Ken Mejia-Beal are joined by  Mike Simmons , Illinois  state senator and candidate for Congress . 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.

Scott Duff and guest co-host Tania Richard are joined by Gary Chichester , one of the founders of the Chicago LGBT Hall of Fame. 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.

Scott Duff and guest co-host Tania Richard Dylan Blaha , captain in the Illinois National Guard, biochemist, and candidate for Congress in the 13th District of Illinois.  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...

Scott Duff and Ellen Miller are joined by Tim Rhoze and Bria Walker-Rhoze of “ The Baldwin|Giovanni Experience ,” which is making its world premier at Fleetwood-Jourdain Theatre in Evanston, through November 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://heartland...

On this week's show Scott Duff is joined by guest co-host Tania Richard and their guests are: – Angelique Monro of Angelique Munro’s 16th Annual Turkey Trot Thanksgiving Fundraiser for GroceryLand , the food pantry co-founded by the late Mama Lori F. Cannon, who dedicated her life to feeding and uplifting our community –  Dylan Blaha , captain in the Illinois National Guard,...

Scott Duff and Ellen Miller are joined by Chase Glenn , new 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.

Scott Duff and Ellen Miller are joined by John Waters . (Photo credit: PhilipRomano) 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.

Scott Duff and Ellen Miller are joined by 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 .” 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.c...

Scott Duff and Ellen Miller are joined by 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.  Catch “Out Chicago” Sundays from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.com/programs/out-chicago). Support t...

Scott Duff and Ellen Miller are joined by Eileen Dixon , director/co-adapter of Redtwist Theatre’s “ Chicago: Queerly Adapted From The Play You’ve Never Heard Of That Inspired The Musical You Can’t Get Away From ,” opening October 19. Catch “Out Chicago” Sundays from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.com/programs/out-chicago). Suppor...

Scott Duff and Ellen Miller are joined by  Miz Cracker , RuPaul’s Drag Race star, who returns to Chicagoland with an all-new Halloween spectacular,  Crack-O-Lantern: Things that Scare Me , 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/sched...

Scott Duff and Ellen Miller are joined by Cameron Esposito , award-winning comic whose new comedic solo show, “ FEAT ,” is debuting at the Steppenwolf October 3 and 4. 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...

Scott Duff and Ellen Miller are joined by Morgan Fox for a conversation about Reeling 2025: The 43rd Chicago LGBTQ+ International Film Festival , which runs through Sunday, September 28.  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...

On this week's show: – Cameron Esposito, award-winning comic whose new comedic solo show, “ FEAT ,” is debuting at the Steppenwolf October 3 and 4 – Morgan Fox, discussing  Reeling 2025: The 43rd Chicago LGBTQ+ International Film Festival Catch “Out Chicago” Sundays from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.com/programs/out-chicago). Sup...

Scott Duff and Ellen Miller are joined by “Gangsta Baby” playwright and actor Cameron Rasdaal-Monro and director Rikki Beadle-Blair . Open Space Arts  is presenting the American premiere of the London hit September 19-October 5. 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:/...

Scott Duff and Ellen Miller are joined by Jeffrey McHale , director of “ It’s Dorothy ,” playing Sunday, September 21, as the Documentary Centerpiece of  Reeling 2025: The Chicago LGBTQ+ International Film Festival .  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:/...

Scott Duff and guest co-host Ken Mejia-Beal are joined by (Queer) Sacred Space Salon 's curator and creator Rob Lindley , with special guests Anthony Hudson and Claire Kaplan of The Mary and Judas Show.  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...

Scott Duff and guest co-host Ken Mejia-Beal talk to Countess Luann de Lesseps , who brings her show " Marry F Kill " to Chicago's Vic Theatre, Saturday, September 13th at 7:30 p.m. 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/listene...

Scott Duff and Ellen Miller are joined by Channyn Lynne Parker , CEO of Equality Illinois . 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.

Scott Duff and Ellen Miller are joined by  Ellen Krug , trans activist, lawyer, author of “Getting to Ellen: A Memoir about Love, Honesty and Gender Change” and “Being Ellen: A Second Chance at Life.” 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...

Scott Duff and Ellen Miller are joined by Jess Levine , associate director of Camper Experience for  Action Camp . 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.

Scott Duff and Ellen Miller are joined by Anjali Bhimani of “ Dungeons & Dragons The Twenty-Sided Tavern ,” now playing at Broadway in Chicago’s Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place. 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/...

Scott Duff and Ellen Miller are joined by Alison Gash ,  professor of political science  at the University of Oregon,  contributor  to The Washington Monthly, and  co-founder/president of OurSchool, a nurturing and creative anti-racist space for LGBTQ+ young people. Catch “Out Chicago” Sundays from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.com/pr...