Steve Dale's Other World from WGN Plus

Emmy Award winner and Tony and Grammy nominee Liz Callaway joins WGN’s Steve Dale to talk about her return to Chicago to sing ‘To Steve With Love: Liz Callaway Celebrates Sondheim’. Liz and Steve detail the show on June 14th and share what to expect at the Studebaker Theatre at the Fine Arts Building. Liz […]

Mikkel and Ryan Becker join WGN’s Steve Dale to discuss the medical and financial challenges their family has faced since giving birth to their child. Ryan became ill shortly after and has been threatened to lose his job and insurance as experimental treatment to cure him has begun. Steve highlights this particular situation because it […]

Who needs professional marriage counseling? Former marriage counselor and author Ziba Graham Jr, joins Steve Dale on the show to share some of the marriage tips and tricks you can find in his book Fix Your Marriage Without Counseling.

16-time Grammy Award winning composer David Foster alongside his wife, the amazing singer, songwriter and actress Katherine McPhee, join Steve to discuss what makes them a power couple and what listeners can expect when they come out to their show coming to Ravinia on June 20.

Alison Arngrim aka Nellie Oleson from Little House on the Prairie joins Steve Dale to talk about her one woman show and her latest book Confessions of A Prairie Bitch: How I Survived Nellie Oleson and Learned to Love Being Hated.

Actor, director, producer and founding member and artistic director of Rivendell Theatre Ensemble, Tara Mallen joins Steve Dale to share details about Raven Theatre’s Production of GORGEOUS, about a professional dog handler who must deal with life when it suddenly changes.

Kevin Corbett, Managing Director Gay Men's Chorus joins Steve Dale on the show to share details on their upcoming show, called the “Gay 90's.” The show will feature over 200 voices and everything that makes the 1990s unforgettable.

Tab Bamford, lead Chicago Blackhawks writer at Bleacher Nation, joins Steve Dale to discuss his book, The Future: Connor Bedard and the Chicago Blackhawks New Era. Tab and Steve chat about the impact Connor Bedard has made in his first two seasons and what he will bring to the table going forward with a young […]

Erik Soderstrom, Senior Director of Programming at Ravinia, joins WGN’s Steve Dale to highlight this year’s major lineup of performances at Ravinia Festival, including Cynthia Erivo from Wicked. Erik and Steve also detail the history of Ravinia, some of the famous musicians who have appeared on stage, and Metra’s role in getting guests to the […]

Steve Dale chats with author Josh Noel about his book, Malort: The Redemption of a Revered & Reviled Spirit, and how Malort has become a cultural symbol of Chicago. Josh explains the history of Malort and shares a toast to all the mothers on Mother’s Day.

Alderman Brian Hopkins (2nd ward) crafted the measure of ‘snap curfews’, but Mayor Brandon Johnson is hesitant to implement this, with some implying that it may not be constitutional. Hopkins offers a response to this and explains why he believes it is necessary.

Frank Ferrante will be Groucho Marx, appearing in his acclaimed one-man show on June 11th at Teatro Zinzanni (32 W. Randolph St.). What was one of the funniest men in history really like? Ferrante knows first-hand, and he knew Groucho's children very well. Any retrospective on Groucho now includes Ferrante, one of the busiest working […]

Dreama Perry Denver, wife Bob Denver, the actor best known as Gilligan, joins Steve Dale to discuss her book Island to Icon: the Many Lives of Bob Denver, which offers lots of surprising Gilligan's Island behind-the-scenes stories.

Steve Dale is joined by Mario Hernandez, Gallery Education Coordinator at the National Museum of Mexican Art to discuss the true meaning of Cinco de Mayo and how different areas of the world celebrate. Additionally, Mario highlights the museum and its mission.

Zakir Miah, CEO and founder of Haim Watch Co., joins Steve Dale on the show to talk about the Chicago based watch company which was founded on 2020. Listen in while Zakir shares Haim’s mission, their love for horology and what makes Haim Watch Co. so unique.

Airrion Love, singer and co-founder of the Stylistics, joins Steve Dale on the show to talk about the group’s latest album, ‘Falling in Love With My Girl.’ Listen in while Airrion and Steve take a walk down memory lane and talk about the Stylistics’ humble beginnings, the group’s new album, and more!

Geoffrey Mark, A.K.A. Mr. Showbiz, Hollywood biographer and author of The Lucy Book, Ethel Merman: The Biggest Star on Broadway and Ella: A Biography of Legendary Ella Fitzgerald, joins Steve Dale on the show to share stories of his time with these legends in show business. Listen in while Geoffrey dives deep into the careers and lives of […]

Jeff Parker, actor recently seen on stage in Chicago alongside Helen Hunt in the Goodman Theatre’s production of Betrayal, joins Steve Dale on the show to discuss his new project, Da Vinci Code now showing at Drury Lane Theatre through June 1st. Listen in while Jeff gives listeners an inside look into the regional premiere […]

Elizabeth French, Officer Carlos Yanez, and Lt. Rhonda Anderson join Steve Dale to talk about their non-profit called Light the Line. They provide services to officers and their families through resources, programs, and community initiatives. For more information visit lighttheline.org/.

Alderman Lamont Robinson, from the 4th ward, joins Steve Dale to discuss the teenage takeovers in Chicago. Alderman Robinson talks about what needs to be done to prevent this from happening in the future.

Actor Robert Petkoff joins Steve Dale to talk about Moulin Rouge at the Cadillac Palace Theatre through April 20. For tickets and more information visit cadillacpalacetheatre.com/moulin-rouge-the-musical-at-cadillac-palace-theatre/

Dr. Louis Leakey hired three primatologists to study the great apes which at the time little was known. Dr. Jane Goodall for chimpanzees, the late Dr. Dian Fossey took the King Kong out of mountain gorillas, and Dr. Birute Galdikas to learn about orangutans. Steve Dale welcomes Dr. Galdikas to the show, she is responsible […]

Mindy Kaplan of Lou Malnati's joins Steve Dale to talk about Lou Malnati’s new pizza, the new buffalo chicken pizza.

A stage and musical version of the movie Titanic, called Titanique, is being performed now through July 13th with an all Chicago cast at Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place. Do you really need to wear your bathing suit and a life preserver to the theater? Director Tye Blue will answer these and other questions.

2nd Ward Alderman Brian Hopkins joins Steve Dale to give his commentary on the recent ‘teen takeover’ in Streeterville and what can be done to prevent future cases.

Larry, Moe, and Curly, also known as The Three Stooges, were known as some of the best comedic actors of their time. Curly’s grandson, Bradley Server, joins Steve Dale to discuss what his grandfather was really like and his own comedic journey which he continues through his YouTube page where he and two others create […]

Joey Morelli of Max’s Deli in Highland Park travels around the world to help those in need. He joins Steve Dale in studio to explain his next stop with Joey's Food Fight in the Philippines, in addition to the work that they have been doing around Chicago. He also discusses his time in Ukraine cooking […]

Steve Crano, Manager of Corporate Communications for Choose Chicago, and Kara Bachman, Executive Director of the Chicago Sports Commission, join Steve Dale in studio to announce that the Premiere (Soccer) League is coming to Chicago! Also, they give more details about NASCAR in Chicago this summer. 

The Prince of Waffles, Lawrence Kreymer of Chicago Waffles, joins Steve Dale in studio with green waffles to celebrate Saint Patrick’s Day! Lawrence shares the history of Chicago Waffles and the variety in their menu. To see the menu or make reservations, visit www.chicagowaffles.com.

Eric Soderstrom, Ravinia’s Senior Director of Programming, joins Steve Dale to discuss this year’s festival lineup. Artists for this year include David Foster, Cynthia Erivo, Janelle Monáe, and more! For the full calendar at Ravinia, visit www.ravinia.org.

Man-Yee Lee, Director of Communications for the Greater Chicago Food Depository, and John Manchester of Windy City Sweets join Steve Dale to discuss food insecurity in Chicago. Man-Yee shares the importance of being able to provide food to communities and the impact of rolled-back public assistance programs. John shares that Windy City Sweets has created a special […]

Lou Raizin, Broadway in Chicago CEO, joins Steve Dale in studio to share news on a new concept stadium in Chicago. Lou shares how it will build residency spaces for artists, make culture affordable, and talks upcoming productions that Broadway in Chicago has in store. For more information on Broadway in Chicago, visit www.broadwayinchicago.com.

Ryan Wagner, Guinness Open Gate Brewery Chicago National Ambassador, joins Steve Dale to celebrate Saint Patrick’s Day. Ryan shares the history of the perfect two-part pour, discusses misconceptions, and more. For more information on Open Gate Brewery, visit www.guinnessbrewerychicago.com.

Jeremy Wechsler is the Artistic Director of Theater Wit, and he joins Steve Dale, who is filling in for Dean Richards, to discuss CityTalk. The theater is having important conversations by organizing free talks around the city led by thought leaders, artists, and scholars. For more information about the events, visit www.theaterwit.org

Holly Agra, Architecture Foundation and Mercury Skyline Cruiseline co-owner, joins Steve Dale to discuss their tours! Holly shares the history of the tours and when their canine tour will begin. For information on cruises, visit firstlady.com

Nationally syndicated financial columnist and author Terry Savage joins Steve Dale to discuss recession worries. Callers ask about taking their retirement early, and Terry gives updates on paybacks, the bear market, and more. For more advice from Terry, visit www.terrysavage.com

Jesse Sharpe, cast member of Beetlejuice The Musical, joins Steve Dale to talk about the show coming back to Chicago–by popular demand–for just a short run at the Cadillac Palace Theater

Devin DeSantis joins Steve Dale to talk about his role as Joseph in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat at the Marriott Lincolnshire Theatre, thru March 30. DeSantis shares his experience in the role and how he got the part.

Steve Dale is joined by Samantha Gershman who plays Carole King in Beautiful at the Drury Lane Theatre Oakbrook Terrace. Gershman shares her journey to becoming the star of Beautiful. The show runs only through March 23 at the Drury Lane Theatre.

Linda Moran, author of The Perks of Hospice, joins Steve Dale to talk about the book she never thought she would write. The two have a discussion about hospice care, and she will offer tips to help others through the emotional ups and downs.

Art Simms and Adam Helman of the non-profit Guest House Foundation join Steve Dale to talk about accommodating medical patients, their family members, and military veterans in Chicago who have nowhere else to turn for support.

The Candy Man John Manchester joins Steve Dale and Paul Lisnek to share that Windy City Sweets will offer cookies with the faces of Steve Dale and Paul Lisnek! Whichever face cookie sells the least will be crowned on April First as “Chicago's top fool.” John also talks about how small businesses in Chicago are […]