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Steve Dale's Other World
by WGN Plus
Steve Dale knows more than just pets. Find out on Steve Dale's Other World on WGN Plus from WGN Radio in Chicago.
Episodes
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Michelle Durpetti: 85 years of family owned dining at Gene & Georgetti’s
After 85 years, Gene & Georgetti’s continues to be a family owned business thriving in River North (500 N. Franklin St). Steve talks with third generation owner Michelle Durpetti. Nothing has changed at Gene & Georgetti’s, yet everything has changed. Michelle explains what that means. What’s…
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Jacqueline Guillen: Dead Girl’s Quinceañera at The Goodman Theatre
Actress Jacqueline Guillen, who is in Dead Girl’s Quinceañera at the Goodman’s Harris Theatre, talks to Steve Dale about the unique and premiere show, a sort of coming of age detective story. You’ve perhaps seen her on TV, but she says why she prefers the stage and she says Steve Dale’s Spanish...
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Katie Kleiger: Operation Mincemeat at the CIBC Theatre
It’s 1943, and the Allied Forces are on the ropes. Luckily, they’ve got a trick up their sleeve. Well, not up their sleeve, per se, but rather inside the pocket of a stolen dead body – that’s Operation Mincemeat at the CIBC Theatre, 18 W. Monroe St., through Oct 11, a Broadway in Chicago show. […]
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Alex Goodrich: Depicting a Canadian leader on the anniversary of one of America’s darkest days
Alex Goodrich is a veteran Chicago actor who plays the Mayor of Gander, Newfoundland – who had to deal with 38 International flights diverted there on September 11 following the terrorists attacks at the World Trade Center and the Pentagon. The show is Come from Away, at the Marriott Lincolnshire...
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John Pagano: 26 years of touring the world and working with the iconic Burt Bacharach
Going Bacharach: Songs of an Icon has moved from Chicago’s north side to off-Broadway, Marjorie S. Deane Little Theatre, 10 W. 64th Street, New York. The songs include Walk on By, I Say A Little Prayer, That’s What Friends Are For, I’ll Never Love This Way Again, and so many more. Here’s a...
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Academy Award-nominated Melissa Manchester reflects on past sessions ahead of October live show
Whether it is for Don’t Cry Out Loud, Come in From the Rain, or the Through the Eyes of Love/Theme from Ice Castles (which Steve Dale says was played at his wedding.) Melissa Manchester has had many hits, earning her two Oscar nominations and a Grammy Award. Steve Dale talks with her about the...
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Steve Dale: An automotive tariff debacle in Canada, Waymo vs Tesla, and resetting the model-year this September
Tom Appel, publisher of Consumer Guide Automotive and host of the Car Stuff Podcast, talks auto trends with Steve Dale. Are EV’s already passe? Even small car hybrids are hard to find with no shortage of crossovers and SUV’s. What about the “tariff war” with Canada? Are car prices soon likely to…
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Mentalist and slight-of-hand professional Dennis Watkins celebrating 25 years in Chicago
Dennis Watkins is, without question, a world class magician and he joins Steve Dale to talk about his 25 years in Chicago and his 12th year at the Magic Parlour. He’s also known to be able to read minds, Steve Dale explores the mentalist phenomena.
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Previewing ‘Dirty Dancing: The Musical’ and a deep-dive into the cast’s iconic roles
Dirty Dancing’s lead performers Analese Starzec (who plays Frances) and Blake Zelesnika (who plays Johnny) chat with Steve Dale about Dirty Dancing: The Musical, running from September 9th to 20th at the James Nederlander Theatre.
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Steve Dale: ‘Friends of Chicago Animal Care & Control’ and a dog-friendly cruise for a good cause
Charlie Propsom, the founder of Friends of Chicago Animal Care & Control, stops by the WGN Skyline Studios to discuss the upcoming September 23rd Dog Friendly Cruise to raise money for the City’s municipal shelter and the upcoming Canine Cruise. Steve and Charlie also talk about Chicago Animal…
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Dr. Willie Wilson reveals his candidacy for Chicago Mayor on WGN Radio with Steve Dale
Chicago businessman Dr. Willie Wilson reveals to Steve Dale on-air that he will be having a press-conference on August 10th to officially announce his 4th running for Chicago Mayor. Steve has a thoughtful conversation with Dr. Wilson regarding plans to lower taxes, changes needed in parking...
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Monroe Jones: A brief history of producing music history’s greatest legends
Have you heard of Led Zeppelin or Stevie Nicks… perhaps, U2? Monroe Jones has produced all of them and so many more. Monroe talks with Steve Dale about the behind the scenes stories of legendary tracks and how they came to be.
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Celebrating the 100th anniversary of the original Rainbow Cone
Lynn Sapp, the granddaughter of the inventor of the original Rainbow Cone, talks about the 100th anniversary of Chicago’s beloved Rainbow Cone and the unique flavor combinations involved, in addition to the engineering involved with the stacking of scoop slices and it’s historic Chicago origins.
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Legendary anthem singer Wayne Messmer’s new book, legendary career, and a shocking tale of survival
The iconic Wayne Messmer joins Steve Dale in the WGN Skyline Studios to regale our audience with an amazing rendition of The Star Spangled Banner and reveal some of the stories profiled in his newly-released book, The Voice of Victory, including how his career got started, current ambitions, and…
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Chicago mayoral candidate Mike Quigley speaks on citizens public safety, affordable housing, parking, and more
U.S. Representative Mike Quigley calls in to explain why he wants to take up the job as the Mayor of the city of Chicago. He talks to Steve Dale about the current parking meter agreement plaguing the city and perhaps the biggest question, public safety. He has also talked about getting the city’s...
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The Whisper Restaurant Group and their unique dining options should not be a secret
Marlusz Rozwadowski, assistant general manager of The Whisper Restaurant Group, arrives in the WGN Skyline Studio to talk about the various restaurant options in park settings you might not expect to find. Ranging from locations on State Street to 200 Lakefront Trail and Oak Street Beach, also…
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The Notebook continues to make an impression on fans of live performances
Get your tissues ready. One of the stars of The Notebook cast, Chloe Cheers, talks about the stage play and the challenges performers face while training and schooling. Additionally, they do sell The Notebook-branded tissue in the lobby, which we’re told can be used for crying and laughing. The...
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Advocating for Chicago’s historic architecture and preserving history
Ward Miller is the Executive Director of Preservation Chicago and Warren Strovel is the Executive Vice President of Operations at Friedman Properties. Together, in the Skyline Studio, they share fascinating stories about preserving the city’s past with Steve Dale.
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Steve Dale: 300 trivia questions for the ultimate Cubs fan
‘Bleed Cubby Blue’ author Al Yellon joins Steve Dale to discuss his new book, ‘The Incredible Chicago Cubs Trivia Book: 300 Questions for the Super-Fan.’ Steve will ask Al about the best and worst Cubs trades of all time, the most over-rated and under-rated Cubs, and much more.
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Alexandra Silber and ‘A Little Night Music’ in Lincolnshire
From Fiddler on the Roof to A Little Night Music at The Marriott Lincolnshire and the journey from the West End to Broadway to Lincolnshire. Alexandra Silber talks to Steve Dale about Stephen Sondheim, her current production, and performing for Chicagoans.
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Frank Ferrante and return of ‘An Evening with Groucho’
Frank Ferrante announces his return in ‘An Evening with Groucho’ in the intimate Club Arcade Speakeasy and Restaurant, 105 E. Main St., St. Charles, August 19 through 22.
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Amy Morton talks about new speakeasy ‘1898’ to open in Highland Park
Amy Morton stops by the Skyline Studio to join Steve Dale to talk about growing up the daughter of Arnie Morton, one of the world’s best-known restaurateurs, and to announce the opening of 1898, a speakeasy in Highland Park.
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Choose Chicago CEO and President on summer activities in Chicago
Kristen Reynolds, Choose Chicago CEO and President, pops by the studio to talk about summer in Chicago, including Taste of Chicago, 4th of July weekend, the James Beard Awards, and the Obama Presidential Center.
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Marya Grandy from Tony Award-winning ‘Suffs’ at the CIBC Theatre
Marya Grandy, who plays Carrie Chapman Catt in Suffs at the CIBC Theatre (18 W. Monroe St.), talks with Steve. Suffs is the Tony Award-winning musical which celebrates the American women’s suffrage movement.
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Mike Quigley announces Chicago Mayoral candidacy
U.S. Congressman Mike Quigley (Illinois’ 5th District) talks with Steve before he formally launched his Chicago mayoral campaign in the upcoming 2027 election at the historic Uptown Theatre on Saturday, June 27.
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Chicago Jazz and Cabaret Performers Mark and Anne Burnell’s ‘His Day’ debuts on Father’s Day
Longtime celebrated Chicago jazz and cabaret performers Mark and Anne Burnell pop into The Skyline Studio to talk about their latest song His Day, which celebrates Anne’s father and will premiere on WGN Radio, Steve Dale’s Other World. We will celebrate all dads.
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Author Karen Scholl details ‘Surviving Soccer’
Soccer stars begin playing in middle school and just as there are baseball, hockey, and football Mom’s… there are also soccer moms. That’s what Karen Scholl’s book, Surviving Soccer ,is all about and she sits down with Steve Dale to discuss the phenomena.
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Joey Fatone brings ‘& Juliet’ to Chicago
He can’t escape it – still known as the N’Sync star Joey Fatone appearing in & Juliet at The Auditorium Theatre (50 E Ida B. Wells Drive), July 22 thru August 2.
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‘Nunsense’ afoot at the Drury Lane Theatre
E Faye Butler, the legendary award-winning Chicago performer/director, joins Steve to discuss ‘Nunsense‘ at the Drury Lane Theatre Oakbrook (100 Drury Lane Oakbrook Terrace).
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Connie Esparza: The Red Cross and the importance of giving blood
Connie Esparza, Regional Communications Director of the Red Cross, joins Steve Dale to talk about the needs and benefits of giving blood and all of what the Red Cross does that you might not even know about. To learn more about how you can donate your time, money, and resources and give blood,...
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Brokeback Mountain at Chicago Shakespeare Theater
Actors James Cameron Kay and Harrison Ball join Steve Dale to talk about their performance in Brokeback Mountain now playing at the Chicago Shakespeare Theater through June 28. Chicago Shakes is celebrating its 40th anniversary bringing top-notch theater to Chicago’s theater-loving community. For...
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Black Ensemble Theatre: Chicago icon Jackie Taylor celebrates 50 years
Chicago icon Jackie Taylor, founder of the Black Ensemble Theatre, joins Steve Dale to talk about their landmark 50th anniversary and highlights their next show, Men of Soul, written and directed by Daryl D. Brooks. For tickets and more go to https://www.blackensembletheater.org/
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Get the scoop on the Get the Scoop on Cat Health Ice Cream Social!
John Manchester of Windy City Sweets and Virginia Rud of EveryCat Health Foundation join Steve Dale to talk about the Get the Scoop on Cat Health Ice Cream Social on June 16 at Windy City Sweets located at 3308 N Broadway in Chicago. For information on how to get involved or attend go to...
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Celebrating 10 years of Navy Pier’s iconic Ferris wheel
Dylan Hankey, Senior Director of Programming and Production for Navy Pier, joins Steve Dale to talk about celebrating 10 years of the iconic Ferris wheel at Navy Pier and the upcoming Fourth of July celebration that should not be missed. For more information, go to https://navypier.org
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Susana Mendoza on why she’s running for the Mayor of Chicago | [Chicago] ‘is worth fighting for’
Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza joins Steve Dale to talk about why she wants to be the next mayor of Chicago. Listen in while Mendoza tells listeners why she has decided to get into this race, the major issues that she thinks that need to be addressed including the importance of growing the...
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Mollie’s War: A memoir describing the life of a WAC during WWII in honor of D-Day
Published co-author of “Mollie’s War,” Cyndee Schaffer joins Steve Dale to remember her mother Mollie, and the other 150,000 women who served in the military during World War II in honor of the 82nd anniversary of D-Day.
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Going Bacharach at the Apollo Theater through June 21st
Singer and star of Going Bacharach at the Apollo Theater John Pagano joins Steve Dale on the show to give us an inside look on the vibrant musical revue celebrating the legendary composer. Listen in while John shares stories from working with Bacharach for 26 years and reminds listeners why Burt...
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Mayor Brandon Johnson talks teen takeovers and a possible alternative for Shot Spotter
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson joins Steve Dale to take us behind the scenes at the Vatican. How did the Pope – a White Sox fan – respond to receiving Chicago Cubs swag? Then, Mayor Johnson talks about the teen takeovers, and whether or not he’ll find an alternative for Shot Spotter.
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The voice of history: Bill Kurtis’ Whirlwind career
Chicago broadcast legend Bill Kurtis joins Steve Dale to discuss his book, Whirlwind: My Life Reporting the News. An argument can easily be made that Kurtis’ style has changed Chicago and national broadcast news.
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Alderman Peter Chico on Shot Spotter and Light the Line
10th Ward Alderman Peter Chico, a former Chicago police officer, joins Steve Dale to express his views on the need for Shot Spotter, or a system like it, which has not been replaced despite the City’s promise to do so. He also talks about a nonprofit supporting first responders, called Light the...
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The sweetest spot on Michigan Avenue: The Candy Hall of Fame
It may be the most important announcement ever in the history of WGN Radio: the Candy Hall of Fame is coming to town and will soon open on Michigan Avenue. Jeff Rubin, a Candy Hall of Fame inductee, joins Steve Dale to explain.
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Sinners, saints, and scares: Anji White takes the stage
It’s as intense as theater gets, and part horror – on stage, Covenant at the Goodman Theatre. Actress Anji White of TV’s Fargo plays the mother you might not want to ever have, or maybe you do, and she joins Steve Dale to discuss the production. For tickets, visit the Goodman Theatre.
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The Holy Grail of acting: Monty Python’s Spamalot coming to the CIBC Theatre
Leo Roberts is Sir Galahad in Monty Python’s Spamalot, opening May 19 at the CIBC Theatre (18 W. Monroe St.). Roberts joins Steve Dale to talk about members of the Monty Python Troupe he’s met in real life. For tickets, visit Broadway in Chicago.
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Say a Little Prayer for Mom: Dionne Warwick joins Steve Dale
In this recorded Mother’s Day interview with Steve Dale, Dionne Warwick talks about her two favorite productions, her sons. She says that as much as she still enjoys performing, her current CD, called DWuets, is her last. She is the queen of duets, having recorded and performed hundreds in her...
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Steve Dale (and Chicago) loves Lucie
Lucie Arnaz talks with Steve Dale about her kind-of-famous mom (Lucille Ball) and her own children on Mother’s Day. She has a new book, Lucy and Desi: The Love Letters. But would Mom have wanted her to reveal these very personal notes? A candid conversation with Lucie can go anywhere, as she...
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Ruta Lee joins Steve Dale’s Other World
Actress Ruta Lee, who is about to celebrate her 91st birthday, is one of your favorite guests on Steve Dale’s Other World, and she says Chicago is her favorite town. Lee’s career includes appearing in films with the likes of Frank Sinatra and Fred Astaire, not to mention literally hundreds of TV...
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Canine cruises down the Chicago River
Captain Kat Miller of Chicago’s First Lady joins Steve Dale to discuss the various excursions they offer, from their famous Chicago Architecture Center-hosted cruises to the canine cruise for dogs, whose highlights will no doubt include the parks with the most squirrels.
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Rhino conservation with Joan Colletta
Joan Colletta, Founder of The Creative Conservancy, joins Steve Dale to talk about how she spends time with animals in their natural habitats. Joan shares her stories about volunteering for Rhino Conservation in South Africa, being around gorillas, and the importance of spreading education to...
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Guest House Chicago is providing stable housing for traveling medical patients
Art Chat Daddy Sims, Community Outreach Manager, and Adam Helman, President and CEO of the nonprofit Guest House Chicago, join Steve Dale to discuss how they provide comfortable, affordable accommodations for patients and their families throughout their treatment. Guest House Chicago offers fully...
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Actor Jason Alexander returns to Chicago to direct Fault at the Shakespeare Theater
Best known for playing George Costanza in Seinfeld, Jason Alexander joins Steve Dale to talk about directing Fault at the Chicago Shakespeare Theater. Jason shares what steered him toward the directing role, Hachi: A Dog’s Tale, and whether there will be a long-rumored Seinfeld reunion. Fault…
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