Out Chicago (Featured Interviews)

Out Chicago (Featured Interviews)

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!

Episodes

June 22, 2026 29 mins

Scott Duff and Ellen Miller are joined by Chazzie and Lev Grosshandler of GenderCool Project.

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Scott Duff and Ellen Miller are joined by Mona Noriega and Evette Cardona, 2026 Community Grand Marshals for the 55th Chicago Pride Parade, Sunday, June 28.

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Scott Duff and Ellen Miller are joined by Cook County Circuit Court Judges Jill Rose Quinn and Cecilia Horan.

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June 14, 2026 19 mins

Scott 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.

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Scott 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.

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Scott Duff and Ellen Miller are joined by Madison, Wisconsin Alderperson Dina Nina Martinez-Rutherford, 2026 candidate for Wisconsin Assembly.

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June 1, 2026 17 mins

Scott 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.

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Scott Duff and Ellen Miller are joined by playwright York Walker of The Goodman's "Covenant," playing through May 31 in Goodman's Owen Theatre.

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May 17, 2026 95 mins

On 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

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May 4, 2026 18 mins

Scott Duff and guest co-host Tania Richard are joined by Guy Branum, comedian, actor, and Emmy and Golden Globe-winning writer/producer of "Hacks."

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May 4, 2026 94 mins

On 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

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April 20, 2026 99 mins

On 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 t...

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Scott 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.

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Scott Duff and Ellen Miller are joined by Chase Glenn, executive director of the GenderCool Project, ahead of International Transgender Day of Visibility, Tuesday, March 31. 

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March 17, 2026 14 mins

Scott Duff and Ellen Miller are joined by Alex Grelle of “Grelley Duvall Best Actress,” playing through April 12 at Chicago’s Chopin Theatre. 

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Scott Duff and Ellen Miller are joined by U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly (D-IL), 2026 candidate for U.S. Senate in Illinois. 

Catch “Out Chicago” Sundays from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.com/programs/out-chicago).

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Scott Duff and Ellen Miller are joined by Zoey Carter, candidate for Illinois state House (District 93).

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Scott Duff and guest co-host Tania Richard are joined by Sophia Wong Boccio, founder and executive director of Asian Pop-Up Cinema Chicago, March 20-April 12.

Catch “Out Chicago” Sundays from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.com/programs/out-chicago).

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Scott Duff and guest co-host Tania Richard are joined by Kevin Morrison, 15th District County Board commissioner 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).

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Ellen Miller and guest co-host Kathy Voltmer are joined by Cat McDonnell of The Second City. Cat will be part of the 114th Main Stage show debuting in May 2026.

Catch “Out Chicago” Sundays from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.com/programs/out-chicago).

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