Steve Dale knows more than just pets. Find out on Steve Dale's Other World on WGN Plus from WGN Radio in Chicago.
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The Steve Dale Pet World Petcast from 720 WGN.
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Steve Dale, certified animal behavior consultant, is host of two nationally syndicated radio shows–Steve Dale’s Pet World and The Pet Minute–as well as host of Steve Dale’s Pet World, WGN Radio, Chicago.
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Animal welfare desert is prevalent on the South side of Chicago and Steve Dale shares what some organizations are doing about it
Darlene Duggan, newly installed President of Anti Cruelty, explains there’s an animal welfare desert on the South and Southwest side of Chicago, and the non-profit is in the process of doing something about it. Chicago’s shelters are filled or near filled, and she explains why. The big Pour Your Heart Out event is September 26, 6–10 p.m. at Saraban…
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Peter Marshall, an actor and singer who was best-known for his 16 years hosting “The Hollywood Squares,” has died at age 98. In 2022, Marshall talked with WGN Radio’s Steve Dale. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/3944898/3944898_2022-04-17-215238.64kmono.mp3 ‘Hollywood Squares’ host and Broadway star Peter Marshall dies at 98 Recent Posts WGN Radio …
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Reptile ownership is scaling upwards, which all began during the pandemic. Rich Crowley, treasurer and past president of the Chicago Hepatological Society, which helps to rescue reptiles and amphibians, offers ideas for people who are seeking a first-time reptile. He also describes that sometimes the animal may be less expensive than the enclosure …
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Chicago recently lost a great advocate for cats, Ann Dieter, Board Chair at Harmony House for Cats. Jennifer Zameic, shelter manager discusses this all-cat shelter in Avondale, and what makes this facility unique. Also, how to pick the right cat for you. And there’s a benefit pub crawl for kitties, September 28; learn more here. Kim Theobald owner …
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WGN’s Steve Dale welcomes Dr. Anthony Fauci, who served as Director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases at the National Institutes of Health from 1984 to 2022. Dr. Fauci talks public health and provides information on today’s COVID-19 status. Steve also focuses on Dr. Fauci’s book, On Call: A Doctor’s Journey in Public Serv…
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Steve Crano of Choose Chicago joins Steve Dale to discuss various activities happening in conjunction with the Democratic National Convention this month and how some may impact you. Steve Crano also touches on other summertime events that are in full swing, including an event Choose Chicago is organizing. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/5521665/55…
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WGN’s Steve Dale talks with Linda Hall and Rita Reimers, both of whom worked many years with the late Richard Simmons, about what it was like being close with Richard and the impact he had on so many people. Linda and Rita share fond memories of Richard Simmons and discuss his goal of helping everyone he encountered. Steve, Linda, and Rita also tou…
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WGN Radio’s Steve Dale chats with WGN’s own “Elton” Jim Turano, a multiple Joseph Jefferson Award nominee for best actor, about his upcoming appearance in Network at the Invictus Theatre of Chicago. Steve and Jim highlight previous performances by Elton Jim and the dedication necessary to perform those roles successfully. https://serve.castfire.com…
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It was Hall of Fame third baseman and WGN Radio broadcaster Ron Santo’s dream to one day help children suffering from diabetes. And that is exactly what the Ron and Vicki Santo Diabetic Alert Dog Foundation does. Scott Parker explains what having one of these dogs has done to support his daughter and his family. So impressed – he’s hosting a fundra…
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Bridget O’Connell, Chicagoan accountant, becomes a reporter for WGN Radio while she is in Paris during the Olympics. She joins Steve to talk about her experience in Paris during the games and how expensive it is to attend some of the events. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/5413324/5413324_2024-07-28-210224.64kmono.mp3 Recent Posts Steve Dale’s Oth…
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Karen Solt, author of Hiding for My Life: Being Gay in the Navy, joins Steve to talk about her story of being in the Navy and hiding her sexuality during a time when there were serious repercussions if someone was found out. Solt shares excerpts from the book and stories that influenced her decision to write it. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/541…
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Co-hosts Tonya Francesco and Amy Rutledge of Daytime Chicago joins Steve to talk about their careers from how they got their start to the places their jobs have taken them. They also share the blunders that can happen on live television and what advice they’d give to aspiring broadcasters https://serve.castfire.com/audio/5413306/5413306_2024-07-28-…
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Vicki Santo, founder of the Ron and Vicki Santo Diabetic Alert Dog Foundation, joins Steve to talk about how Ron’s own journey with diabetes and cancer was changed with a dog. Vicki continues her and her husband’s effort to help those with diabetes by helping families like Scott Parker’s get a service dog that can detect when blood sugar levels are…
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Dr. Mary Gardner joined Steve to talk about her upcoming adventure of climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro in Africa to raise money for the non-profit Grey Muzzle Organization. While she’s never climbed a mountain, Dr. Gardner will explain how she’s training and how folks can help to support her. If you’d like to support her cause, you can donate here. https:/…
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Jon Provost, who was Timmy on Lassie, is now 74 years old – amazing. He reminisces about his time with the most famous and heroic dog ever. The craziest thing Timmy was ever rescued from on TV was quicksand. And Lassie was there to save the day. Discussed are common misconceptions about Lassie and how Lassie was trained. Provost primarily worked wi…
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Just like that, one morning Heartland Animal Shelter, a premier shelter in Wheeling, IL, was literally underwater. Executive Director Jenny Schlueter explains why help is needed, either by fostering or adopting animals, and/or to give money. Insurance isn’t going to cover all this. All the animals survived, though Jenny tells the story that if it w…
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Adrienne Bankert, NewsNation host and journalist, joins Steve just after Biden gave his public address on Sunday following the assassination attempt on former President Trump. The two share their thoughts on what the president said. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/5305267/5305267_2024-07-16-023207.64kmono.mp3 Recent Posts Steve Dale’s Other World …
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Chicago is now not only the rattiest city, it is the city with the most bedbugs. Dr. Robert Miller, National Program Leader USDA Agricultural Research Service, joins Steve to discuss the buggers, how to eradicate them, and why Chicago tops the list. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/5304001/5304001_2024-07-14-205601.64kmono.mp3 Recent Posts Steve Da…
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Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas joins Steve to answer your questions, and his questions, about her baton twirling in the Gay Pride Parade. Also, her latest take on what we should have on the Magnificent Mile https://serve.castfire.com/audio/5304000/5304000_2024-07-14-200000.64kmono.mp3 Recent Posts Steve Dale’s Other World Remembering ‘Hollywood…
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Geoffrey Mark, Hollywood biographer, insider, and author of Ella: A Biography of Legendary Ella Fitzgerald, The Lucy Book, and Ethel Merman: The Biggest Star on Broadway joins Steve to share stories of his time with legends in show biz https://serve.castfire.com/audio/5303999/5303999_2024-07-14-200039.64kmono.mp3 Recent Posts Steve Dale’s Other Wor…
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The Chicago Dogs director of sales Evan Gersonde joins Steve to talk about Chicago’s family-friendly baseball experience that is affordable for everyone. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/5303998/5303998_2024-07-14-203438.64kmono.mp3 Recent Posts Steve Dale’s Other World Remembering ‘Hollywood Squares’ host Peter Marshall .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:…
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Jay Spainhour, owner of Tucker Pups Pet Resort offers tips on boarding dogs. What the facility should be offering, and what to watch for when seeking a place for doggy daycare. Dog trainer Jeff Millman agrees one of the most common problems is on-leash aggression. He’s written a book, which entails how to help these dogs, particularly with the use …
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Dr. Rena Carlson, immediate past president American Veterinary Medical Association on summertime pet safety. Heatstroke in dogs is all too common, yet nearly always preventable. And why are people still leaving dogs in hot cars? An update on FIP, which was detailed in a Steve Dale’s Pet World show from June 23. More and more people are traveling wi…
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Jill Hales, Chicago author of I Read What You Wrote, joins Steve to talk about her book. Hales dives into the influence her later mother had on the book’s story and about how her mother’s writings find their way into the book itself. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/5270403/5270403_2024-06-30-205303.64kmono.mp3 Recent Posts Steve Dale’s Other World…
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Alderman David Moore (17th) spent about a week sleeping outdoors in a tent in his ward to bring attention to crime and the need for shot spotter. Was it just a “stunt?” Moore joined Steve to talk about his experiences and his thoughts on the Mayors lack of fulfilled promises. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/5270400/5270400_2024-06-30-204900.64kmon…
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Liv Warfield, who has been seen on the Jimmy Fallon and other late night shows, received the golden buzzer when she competed an America’s Got Talent. She is now performing in Chicago at Teatro Zinzanni at the Cambria Hotel. See her in person, while you still have the chance! https://serve.castfire.com/audio/5270177/5270177_2024-06-30-191917.64kmono…
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Mark “Swanny” Swanhart, director/producer of a show called SAVOR After Hours, joined Steve to talk about his work as a producer for “Dancing with the Stars,” how he went from professional dancer to TV producer, and his connection to Chicago https://serve.castfire.com/audio/5270399/5270399_2024-06-30-202839.64kmono.mp3 Recent Posts Steve Dale’s Othe…
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A nutritional supplement probiotic that can ease anxiety in your pet, Dr. Gary talks Fear Free, and more
Dr. Julia Albright, Veterinary Behaviorist and Associate Professor at University of Tennessee School of Veterinary Medicine explains the brain to gut connection in humans and how in animals it’s nearly identical. Knowing this, a nutritional supplement probiotic called Calming Care can ease anxiety in dogs and cats. She also talks about how understa…
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Rick Lisnek, a small business owner (and brother of WGN political analyst Paul Lisnek), joins Steve to talk about his experience with being a victim of a new and popular credit card scam. After suffering a 50 thousand dollar loss from this scam, Rick has been speaking out to let other small business owners know that they should be on the look out f…
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Susan Reyna-Guerrero, CEO of Covenant House Illinois, joined Steve to discuss the worrying trend that shows youth memebers of the LGBTQ+ community over represent minors that are runaways and homeless. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/5229086/5229086_2024-06-23-204926.64kmono.mp3 Recent Posts Steve Dale’s Other World Remembering ‘Hollywood Squares’ …
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Hollywood actor Laurence Luckinbill joined Steve to talk about his memoir Affective Memories: How Chance and the Theater Saved My Life. He details how his childhood led him to search for something larger than the life he knew. Luckinbill talks about his career as a movie actor and his affinity for spectacular one man shows. https://serve.castfire.c…
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Cunio, singer and actor, joined Steve to talk about his career, and his part in Teatro Zinanni. Cunio also talks about his band and their upcoming EP. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/5228963/5228963_2024-06-23-200103.64kmono.mp3 Recent Posts Steve Dale’s Other World Remembering ‘Hollywood Squares’ host Peter Marshall .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:eve…
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An in-depth deep dive into feline infectious peritonitis with Dr. Brian Holub, Chair of the Scientific Review Committee at EveryCat Health Foundation and retired Chief Medical Officer at VetCor. Our conversation includes breaking news regarding FIP treatment in the U.S. And we tell the FIP story filled with so much drama and intrigue it might be a …
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Brian Heilig, author of Eat, Poop & Grow: Our Micro Preemie Story, joined Steve to share the remarkable true story of his son’s birth. He details the epic journey his son Grayson had to take after being born at 26 weeks at a hospital in Mexico that didn’t have the resources to properly take care of such a fragile birth, to being flown to Miami wher…
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Holly Agra joins Steve to talk about Mercury Skyline Cruises and how they are bringing people more than just an average architecture cruise. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/5139007/5139007_2024-06-16-202107.64kmono.mp3 Recent Posts Steve Dale’s Other World Remembering ‘Hollywood Squares’ host Peter Marshall .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Dr. …
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Steve Guttenberg, the author of “Time to Thank: Caregiving for my Hero,” joins Steve just in time for Father’s Day to talk about the book and his experience as a caregiver for his father and his reflections on his time with him through out his life and career as a Hollywood actor. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/5139006/5139006_2024-06-16-205806.6…
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Carnivale General Manager Sam Randazzo joins Steve to talk about the amazing experience of eating at Carnivale. A unique experience that hits all five senses and amazing Latin infused foods curated by Chefs Carlos Garza and Miguel Tenesaca. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/5139005/5139005_2024-06-16-202605.64kmono.mp3 Recent Posts Steve Dale’s Othe…
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Mike Shikashio, CDBC, is an expert on aggressive dogs. Why are some dogs aggressive? He dispels myths regarding causes of aggression and ways to help to most effectively treat these dogs. This is as detailed a discussion about this arguably increasingly common issue as you will hear on the radio – though, for more, Shikashio will offer an intensive…
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The heralded 1970’s singer Gino Vannelli joined Steve Dale to talk about him performing for the Pope, his upcoming show, and how his career started. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/5068317/5068317_2024-06-09-200617.64kmono.mp3 Recent Posts Steve Dale’s Other World Remembering ‘Hollywood Squares’ host Peter Marshall .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:eveno…
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Brian Hopkins, alderperson of Chicago’s second ward, joined Steve to discuss the legal repercussions of a recent attack of a couple made by a group of minors. Hopkins has suggested a change to the city’s curfew for unattended minors. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/5068316/5068316_2024-06-09-202216.64kmono.mp3 Recent Posts Steve Dale’s Other World…
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Ryan Wagner, the Guinness National Ambassador, joined Steve to talk about Guinness’ Open Gate Brewery in Chicago and the history of Guinness, their beer, and the brewery’s Father’s Day special. Their patio is dog friendly! https://serve.castfire.com/audio/5068318/5068318_2024-06-09-200818.64kmono.mp3 Recent Posts Steve Dale’s Other World Rememberin…
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Lisa Adams, the COO of Flyover, joined Steve to talk about their Flyover Chicago experience that gives people a view of Chicago like never before at Navy Pier, across the street from the Children’s Museum. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/5068314/5068314_2024-06-09-203014.64kmono.mp3 Recent Posts Steve Dale’s Other World Remembering ‘Hollywood Squa…
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Phil Arkow is a co-founder of the National Link Coalition, the non-profit national resource center on the link between animal abuse and human violence. Animal abuse is a sentinel indicator that something is clearly wrong, so if animals are abused likely there’s additional violence in the home. Arkow explains why people are reluctant to leave domest…
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Jim Hardy, former production employee for Bob Hope, joins Steve to talk about the Bob & Dolores Hope Foundation and how he is bringing back the memories. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/4976621/4976621_2024-06-02-201821.64kmono.mp3 Recent Posts Steve Dale’s Other World Remembering ‘Hollywood Squares’ host Peter Marshall .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:…
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Dr. Gail Golab, associate executive VP and Chief Veterinary Officer American Veterinary Medical Association, and Bridget Hillman, manager of Lurie’s Children’s Hospital Telehealth program, join Steve to discuss post-pandemic concerns about telehealth but also positive uses of this technology. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/5056510/5056510_2024-06…
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Scott Waguespack is the Alderman of Chicago’s 32nd Ward. He joins Steve to talk about the recent events surrounding the head of CTA, Dorval R. Carter, Jr,, rebuking the criticisms of his performance as a race issue. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/4976573/4976573_2024-06-02-203413.64kmono.mp3 Recent Posts Steve Dale’s Other World Remembering ‘Holl…
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Nick Grisetto at RiverNorthFests talks to Steve about the upcoming events this summer ranging from bottomless mimosas to Wizard Disco parties. Listen and find out all there is below. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/4976558/4976558_2024-06-02-204558.64kmono.mp3 Recent Posts Steve Dale’s Other World Remembering ‘Hollywood Squares’ host Peter Marshal…
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Perry’s Executive Chef Dan DeLorensi joins Steve to talk about their locations’ celebration at Father’s Day and will reveal their secrets to their award-winning pork chops. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/4976546/4976546_2024-06-02-201646.64kmono.mp3 Recent Posts Steve Dale’s Other World Remembering ‘Hollywood Squares’ host Peter Marshall .cls-7{f…
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Current state of the animal shelter scene in Chicago, 30th Annual Bark in the Park is approaching, and more
Conversations with Darlene Duggan, interim president at Anti Cruelty, and Susan Cappello, Acting Executive Director of Chicago Animal Care & Control (CACC), about an honest appraisal of the animal shelter scene in Chicago, and why so many animals are being relinquished. At CACC, there’s an intense effort just to explain what they really do and that…
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Veterinary dermatologist Dr. Brittany Lancellotti earned the EveryCat Health Foundation 2024 Steve Dale Communications Award for the Your Vet Wants You to Know podcast. Discussed are all sorts of allergies which dogs and cats suffer – including environmental allergies to food allergies, and what to about them. And even some odd allergies, such as c…
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