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Booth 46

Booth 46

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 Petterino’s is not only in the heart of the Loop, it is the heart of the Loop! A modern-day throwback that defines today’s downtown Chicago, iconic Petterino’s is surrounded by theater, culture, and the movers and the shakers of the city. It’s the perfect setting for Booth 46! Recorded live to capture the buzz of the room, each episode will feature the who’s who in Chicago, echoing what Irv Kupcinet once called “the lively art of conversation” from Booth One at the legendary Pump Room. With the feel of live radio, the podcast will highlight the best of what’s happening in and around the Loop—timely, engaging, and full of ideas for experiencing the city. Tune in to see who you’ll hear next from Petterino’s Booth 46!(c) WGN Radio, All Rights Reserved Social Sciences
Episodes
  • Booth 46: Episode 9 – Ebenezer Scrooge (Chiké Johnson) and Santa Claus (Al Bresloff)

    Booth 46: Episode 9 – Ebenezer Scrooge (Chiké Johnson) and Santa Claus (Al Bresloff)
    Nov 21 2025
    Does Santa Claus use GPS? What has Scrooge learned from the three ghosts? Who would win in a fight between the two? These are actual questions that are asked and answered on the latest episode of The Booth 46 Podcast, as Steve Dale is visited (and joined) by actor Chiké Johnson and theatre writer/reviewer Alan […]
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  • Booth 46: Episode 8 – WGN Radio’s David Plier and actor Francis Guinan

    Booth 46: Episode 8 – WGN Radio’s David Plier and actor Francis Guinan
    Nov 7 2025
    *cue the Johnny Carson theme* WGN Radio’s David Plier isn’t just a host at our station but also the President and CEO of the Museum of Broadcast Communications in Chicago. David joined Steve Dale on the Booth 46 Podcast, from the heart of Chicago at Petterino’s, to talk about the re-opening of the museum, which […]
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  • Booth 46: Episode 7 with Chicago International Film Festival programmer Sam Flancher and directors Sven Bresser and James Choi

    Booth 46: Episode 7 with Chicago International Film Festival programmer Sam Flancher and directors Sven Bresser and James Choi
    Oct 24 2025
    The Chicago International Film Festival, presented by non-profit 501(c)(3) organization Cinema/Chicago, is back for its 61st year! In collaboration with Petterino’s, Steve Dale is joined by CIFF Programmer Sam Flancher and directors Sven Bresser (REEDLAND) and James Choi (Before the Call) on the Booth 46 Podcast to talk about the acclaimed festival, which will feature movies of […]
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