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Out Chicago (Featured Interviews)
Hosted by WCPT 820 · EN
From Heartland Signal and WCPT AM 820 in Chicago, here are featured interviews 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!
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WCPT 820 Interview: Tracy Baim
2w ago00:19:01Tap to summarizeScott Duff and Ellen Miller are joined by Tracy Baim, co-founder and owner of Windy City Times and a grand marshal in the Chicago Pride Parade, June 28. Catch “Out Chicago” Sundays from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.com/programs/out-chicago). Follow us: Website: https://heartlandsignal.com WCPT Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WCPT820 Heartland Signal Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HeartlandSignal Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@heartlandsignal Heartland Signal X: https://x.com/HeartlandSignal WCPT 820 X: https://x.com/WCPT820 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heartlandsignal Threads: threads.com/@heartlandsignal YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@heartlandsignalSupport the show: https://heartlandsignal.com/wcpt820/schedule/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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WCPT 820 Interview: Jim Pounds and John Parker of "The Gaily Show"
2w ago00:11:36Tap to summarizeScott Duff and Ellen Miller are joined by John Parker and Jim Pounds of KTNF AM 950's “The Gaily Show,” weeknights at 10:00 p.m. 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). Follow us: Website: https://heartlandsignal.com WCPT Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WCPT820 Heartland Signal Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HeartlandSignal Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@heartlandsignal Heartland Signal X: https://x.com/HeartlandSignal WCPT 820 X: https://x.com/WCPT820 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heartlandsignal Threads: threads.com/@heartlandsignal YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@heartlandsignalSupport the show: https://heartlandsignal.com/wcpt820/schedule/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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WCPT 820 Interview: Dina Nina Martinez-Rutherford
2w ago00:11:39Tap to summarizeScott Duff and Ellen Miller are joined by Madison, Wisconsin Alderperson Dina Nina Martinez-Rutherford, 2026 candidate for Wisconsin Assembly. Catch “Out Chicago” Sundays from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.com/programs/out-chicago). Follow us: Website: https://heartlandsignal.com WCPT Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WCPT820 Heartland Signal Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HeartlandSignal Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@heartlandsignal Heartland Signal X: https://x.com/HeartlandSignal WCPT 820 X: https://x.com/WCPT820 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heartlandsignal Threads: threads.com/@heartlandsignal YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@heartlandsignalSupport the show: https://heartlandsignal.com/wcpt820/schedule/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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WCPT 820 Interview: Ashley Robinson
3w ago00:17:55Tap to summarizeScott Duff and Ellen Miller are joined by Ashley Robinson, playwright of “Brokeback Mountain,” having its North American premiere through June 28 at Chicago Shakespeare Theater. Catch “Out Chicago” Sundays from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.com/programs/out-chicago). Follow us: Website: https://heartlandsignal.com WCPT Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WCPT820 Heartland Signal Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HeartlandSignal Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@heartlandsignal Heartland Signal X: https://x.com/HeartlandSignal WCPT 820 X: https://x.com/WCPT820 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heartlandsignal Threads: threads.com/@heartlandsignal YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@heartlandsignalSupport the show: https://heartlandsignal.com/wcpt820/schedule/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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WCPT 820 Interview: York Walker of "Covenant"
May 1800:21:58Tap to summarizeScott Duff and Ellen Miller are joined by playwright York Walker of The Goodman's "Covenant," playing through May 31 in Goodman's Owen Theatre. Catch “Out Chicago” Sundays from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.com/programs/out-chicago). Follow us: Website: https://heartlandsignal.com WCPT Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WCPT820 Heartland Signal Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HeartlandSignal Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@heartlandsignal Heartland Signal X: https://x.com/HeartlandSignal WCPT 820 X: https://x.com/WCPT820 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heartlandsignal Threads: threads.com/@heartlandsignal YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@heartlandsignalSupport the show: https://heartlandsignal.com/wcpt820/schedule/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Transcribe →Out Chicago | May 17, 2026
May 1701:35:59Tap to summarizeOn this week's show– Sean Bell, Sir Robin in “Monty Python’s Spamalot,” playing May 19-31 at Chicago’s CIBC Theatre– York Walker, playwright of The Goodman’s “Covenant,” playing through May 31 in Goodman’s Owen Theatre Catch “Out Chicago” Sundays from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.com/programs/out-chicago). Follow us: Website: https://heartlandsignal.com WCPT Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WCPT820 Heartland Signal Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HeartlandSignal Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@heartlandsignal Heartland Signal X: https://x.com/HeartlandSignal WCPT 820 X: https://x.com/WCPT820 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heartlandsignal Threads: threads.com/@heartlandsignal YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@heartlandsignalSupport the show: https://heartlandsignal.com/wcpt820/schedule/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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WCPT 820 Interview: Guy Branum
May 400:18:25Tap to summarizeScott Duff and guest co-host Tania Richard are joined by Guy Branum, comedian, actor, and Emmy and Golden Globe-winning writer/producer of "Hacks." Catch “Out Chicago” Sundays from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.com/programs/out-chicago). Follow us: Website: https://heartlandsignal.com WCPT Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WCPT820 Heartland Signal Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HeartlandSignal Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@heartlandsignal Heartland Signal X: https://x.com/HeartlandSignal WCPT 820 X: https://x.com/WCPT820 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heartlandsignal Threads: threads.com/@heartlandsignal YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@heartlandsignalSupport the show: https://heartlandsignal.com/wcpt820/schedule/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Transcribe →Out Chicago | May 3, 2026
May 401:34:16Tap to summarizeOn this week's show Scott Duff is joined by guest co-host Tania Richard and their guests are– Guy Branum, Emmy and Golden Globe-winning writer/producer of "Hacks"– Luke Romesberg, senior director of Youth Programming at the Center on Halsted, ahead of the Center’s May 9 Trans Youth and Family Action Summit Catch “It’s the Democracy, Stupid” Saturdays from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.com/programs/edwin). Follow us: Website: https://heartlandsignal.com WCPT Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WCPT820 Heartland Signal Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HeartlandSignal Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@heartlandsignal Heartland Signal X: https://x.com/HeartlandSignal WCPT 820 X: https://x.com/WCPT820 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heartlandsignal Threads: threads.com/@heartlandsignal YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@heartlandsignalSupport the show: https://heartlandsignal.com/wcpt820/schedule/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Transcribe →Out Chicago | April 19, 2026
Apr 2001:39:39Tap to summarizeOn this week's show– Ashley Janke, assistant curator of Wrightwood 659 in Chicago; the gallery’s new show, “Martin Wong: Chinatown USA,” opened Friday and runs through July 18– Leslie Buxbaum from “Out Here,” a new musical playing at the Court Theatre through May 10; Buxbaum is credited with concept, book and lyrics– Julio Flores, program director of The Alliance at the Public Health Institute of Metropolitan Chicago; the Alliance is a statewide program that promotes safety, support, and healthy development for LGBTQ+ youth in Illinois schools and communities Catch “Out Chicago” Sundays from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.com/programs/out-chicago). Follow us: Website: https://heartlandsignal.com WCPT Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WCPT820 Heartland Signal Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HeartlandSignal Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@heartlandsignal Heartland Signal X: https://x.com/HeartlandSignal WCPT 820 X: https://x.com/WCPT820 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heartlandsignal Threads: threads.com/@heartlandsignal YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@heartlandsignalSupport the show: https://heartlandsignal.com/wcpt820/schedule/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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WCPT 820 Interview: Ted Hoerl and Steve Scott
Apr 600:14:58Tap to summarizeScott Duff and guest co-host Tania Richard are joined by Ted Hoerl and Steve Scott, co-stars of “Love Letters,” a fundraiser performance benefiting PrideArts, Saturday, April 11th at Center on Halsted. Catch “Out Chicago” Sundays from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.com/programs/out-chicago). Follow us: Website: https://heartlandsignal.com/ WCPT Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WCPT820 Heartland Signal Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HeartlandSignal Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@heartlandsignal Heartland Signal X: https://x.com/HeartlandSignal WCPT 820 X: https://x.com/WCPT820 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heartlandsignal/ Threads: threads.com/@heartlandsignal YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@heartlandsignalSupport the show: https://heartlandsignal.com/wcpt820/schedule/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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