Out Chicago (Featured Interviews)

Scott Duff and Ellen Miller are joined by Jeff Copeland , author of “ Love You Madly, Holly Woodlawn .” 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 Anthony Rapp , star of “ Anthony Rapp: Home for the Holidays ,” December 17-20 at The Joan & Paul Theatre 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...

Scott Duff and Ellen Miller are joined by 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.

Scott Duff and Ellen Miller are joined by 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/list...

Scott Duff and Ellen Miller replay a 2023 interview with singer-songwriter Paul Williams.  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 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. Catch “Out Chicago” S...

Scott Duff and Ellen Miller are joined by Asher McMaher , executive director of  Trans Up Front IL . 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 Tara Mallen , artistic director  of  Rivendell Theatre Ensemble , on their 30th anniversary season and December 9 benefit screening of “ Ghostlight .” 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/sc...

Scott Duff and Ellen Miller are joined by acclaimed tenor  Russell Thomas  of Lyric Opera of Chicago; he is currently appearing in “ Cavalleria rusticana & Pagliacci ” through November 23. 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/sc...

Scott Duff and Ellen Miller are joined by Karen Reitan , president and CEO of the  Public Health Institute of Metropolitan 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.

Scott Duff and Ellen Miller are joined by Lesley Ann Warren ,‬ Oscar and Golden Globe nominee, who hosted “ Clue: The Movie 40th Anniversary Screening ,” November 16 at Chicago’s Studebaker Theater. 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/...

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...