Out Chicago (Full Episodes)

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.

On this week's show Scott is joined by guest co-host Tania Richard, author of the memoir "Black Girl From a White Suburb." Their guests are: - Sophie Gordon, festival programmer for the Chicago International Film Festival, which runs through October 27 - Kate McCoy and Kevin Corbett of the award-winning "Horrorwood: True Crime in Tinseltown" podcast; they're doing their very first live show recording at Chicago's Venus Cabaret Theater, Friday, October 25 at 7:30 p.m. (Learn more/buy tickets: https://ci.ovationtix.com/35981/production/1210706?performanceId=11512411) 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: - Megan Carney, artistic director, About Face Theatre - Larry Yando" from "Harry Potter and the Cursed Child," at the James M. Nederlander Theatre, 24 West Randolph. 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: - Claybourne Elder, who will be performing in the Big Gay Cabaret at the Venus Cabaret Theater, October 18-20th (www.mercurytheaterchicago.com/big-gay-cabaret) - Randy Rainbow, who will be promoting his new essay collection "Randy Rainbow's Low-Hanging Fruit: Pressing Issues From My Gay Agenda," October 16th at the Chicago Humanities Festival (www.chicagohumanities.org/events/attend/randy-rainbow). 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.

On this week's show: - Davone Tines and Wilfred Farquharson on the Chicago premier of ROBESOИ: An Electro-Gospel Acid Trip at the Harris Theater October 1 - Tracy Baim - Lesbian Community Cancer Project tribute wall - Bruce Koff - Benefit for Rainbow Railroad “When I am Free,” 10/23/24, Jazz Showcase 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.