Forgiveness. Empathy. Compassion. Kindness. That’s what F.E.C.K. stands for in the title of Chaz Ebert’s new book, ‘It’s Time To Give A FECK.‘ (available to order on Amazon).

While Chaz is excited about the book’s success so far, she wants people to take those principles to heart and practice them. She joined Steve Dale on the latest episode of Booth 46, recorded live at Petterino’s in the heart of downtown Chicago, to discuss the book, her late husband and legendary film critic Roger Ebert, the movies they loved, and so much more.

As you listen to ‘Booth 46’ live from Petterino’s, and overhear the clanking of glasses, conversations from other booths, forks hitting plates and more, swipe through the photos below from the Episode 13 podcast recording to feel even more like you’re there.

• Chaz Ebert and Steve Dale in Booth 46 at Petterino’s. Photo by Michael Piff / WGN Radio
• Chaz Ebert and Steve Dale in Booth 46 at Petterino’s. Photo by Michael Piff / WGN Radio
• Chaz Ebert and Steve Dale in Booth 46 at Petterino’s. Photo by Michael Piff / WGN Radio
• Chaz Ebert and Steve Dale in Booth 46 at Petterino’s. Photo by Michael Piff / WGN Radio
• Chaz Ebert with Steve Dale and her new book, “It’s Time To Give a FECK.” at Petterino’s in Chicago. Photo by Michael Piff / WGN Radio

Subscribe to Booth 46 on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts so that you don’t miss an episode. If you love what you’re hearing and feel compelled to post about it on social media, please use the hashtag #Booth46. You can also follow Petterino’s on Facebook and Instagram for more from the actual Booth 46.

Mark and Anne Burnell have been making music and performing together in Chicago for more than 30 years. From the heart of Chicago at Petterino’s, they joined Steve Dale on the Booth 46 podcast to talk about their legendary careers, how they met, and oh yeah…Mark playing his keyboard while having brain surgery. You should just hit play on this episode already and hear them tell the story.

As you listen to ‘Booth 46’ live from Petterino’s, and overhear the clanking of glasses, conversations from other booths, forks hitting plates and more, swipe through the photos below from the Episode 12 podcast recording to feel even more like you’re there.

• Musicians Mark and Anne Burnell with Steve Dale at Petterino’s in Chicago, on the Booth 46 Podcast. Photo by Michael Piff / WGN Radio
• Musicians Mark and Anne Burnell with Steve Dale at Petterino’s in Chicago, on the Booth 46 Podcast. Photo by Michael Piff / WGN Radio
• Musicians Mark and Anne Burnell with Steve Dale at Petterino’s in Chicago, on the Booth 46 Podcast. Photo by Michael Piff / WGN Radio
• Musicians Mark and Anne Burnell with Steve Dale at Petterino’s in Chicago, on the Booth 46 Podcast. Photo by Michael Piff / WGN Radio
• Musicians Mark and Anne Burnell with Steve Dale at Petterino’s in Chicago, on the Booth 46 Podcast. Photo by Michael Piff / WGN Radio
• Musicians Mark and Anne Burnell with Steve Dale at Petterino’s in Chicago, on the Booth 46 Podcast. Photo by Michael Piff / WGN Radio
• Musicians Mark and Anne Burnell with Steve Dale at Petterino’s in Chicago, on the Booth 46 Podcast. Photo by Michael Piff / WGN Radio

Learn more about Mark and Anne, and listen to their music, at burnellmusic.com. You can follow Mark on Instagram at markburnell88 and Anne at anneburnell.

Subscribe to Booth 46 on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts so that you don’t miss an episode. If you love what you’re hearing and feel compelled to post about it on social media, please use the hashtag #Booth46. You can also follow Petterino’s on Facebook and Instagram for more from the actual Booth 46.

Set in a hidden library speakeasy at The Lion Theatre, in the heart of the Chicago Loop (182 N. Wabash Ave.), five Shakespeare-loving actors meet to perform one of their favorite shows…and one of them takes several shots right off the top.

From Petterino’s in Chicago, Steve Dale is joined by actors Mo Reilly and Benjamin Jenkins on the Booth 46 Podcast to talk about ‘Drunk Shakespeare’. They talk about how the show is performed (from their own memory), their improv and Shakespearean backgrounds, the Chicago audience, making Shakespeare relevant to today and accessible to all, and much more.

Subscribe to Booth 46 on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts so that you don’t miss an episode. If you love what you’re hearing and feel compelled to post about it on social media, please use the hashtag #Booth46. You can also follow Petterino’s on Facebook and Instagram for more from the actual Booth 46.

When you hear “Chicago”, what comes to mind first?

From the heart of Chicago at Petterino’s, Steve Dale is joined by World Business Chicago President/CEO Philip B. Clement and Choose Chicago President/CEO Kristen Reynolds on the Booth 46 Podcast. While both organizations are different and serve separate purposes, they both represent Chicago and show those outside the city, state and country what makes it one of the greatest places in the world. Listen to the podcast to learn more about World Business Chicago and Choose Chicago, what Philip and Kristen love about the city they promote, and much more!

As you listen to ‘Booth 46’ live from Petterino’s, and overhear the clanking of glasses, conversations from other booths, forks hitting plates and more, swipe through the photos below from the Episode 10 podcast recording to feel even more like you’re there.

• Choose Chicago President/CEO Kristen Reynolds and World Business Chicago President/CEO Philip B. Clement with Steve Dale in Booth 46 at Petterino’s. Photo by Julia McGuire / WGN Radio
• Choose Chicago President/CEO Kristen Reynolds and World Business Chicago President/CEO Philip B. Clement with Steve Dale in Booth 46 at Petterino’s. Photo by Julia McGuire / WGN Radio
• Choose Chicago President/CEO Kristen Reynolds and World Business Chicago President/CEO Philip B. Clement with Steve Dale in Booth 46 at Petterino’s. Photo by Julia McGuire / WGN Radio
• Choose Chicago President/CEO Kristen Reynolds and World Business Chicago President/CEO Philip B. Clement with Steve Dale in Booth 46 at Petterino’s. Photo by Julia McGuire / WGN Radio
• Choose Chicago President/CEO Kristen Reynolds and World Business Chicago President/CEO Philip B. Clement with Steve Dale in Booth 46 at Petterino’s. Photo by Julia McGuire / WGN Radio

Subscribe to Booth 46 on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts so that you don’t miss an episode. If you love what you’re hearing and feel compelled to post about it on social media, please use the hashtag #Booth46. You can also follow Petterino’s on Facebook and Instagram for more from the actual Booth 46.

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 Bresloff for a fun conversation at Petterino’s. Chiké plays Ebenezer Scrooge, not just on this podcast but also at The Goodman Theatre in this year’s production of A Christmas Carol. And on his best behavior, Al is dressed as Santa Claus, but you can also read his work on AroundTheTownChicago.com.

As you listen to ‘Booth 46’ live from Petterino’s, and overhear the clanking of glasses, conversations from other booths, forks hitting plates and more, swipe through the photos below from the Episode 9 podcast recording to feel even more like you’re there.

• Here comes Santa Claus…Photo by Julia McGuire / WGN Radio
• Steve Dale, in a Santa and Scrooge Sandwich. Photo by Julia McGuire / WGN Radio
• Joining Steve Dale in Booth 46, Chiké Johnson (Scrooge) and Al Bresloff (Santa). Photo by Julia McGuire / WGN Radio
• Joining Steve Dale in Booth 46, Chiké Johnson (Scrooge) and Al Bresloff (Santa). Photo by Julia McGuire / WGN Radio
• Joining Steve Dale in Booth 46, Chiké Johnson (Scrooge) and Al Bresloff (Santa). Photo by Julia McGuire / WGN Radio
• Joining Steve Dale in Booth 46, Chiké Johnson (Scrooge) and Al Bresloff (Santa). Photo by Julia McGuire / WGN Radio

Subscribe to Booth 46 on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts so that you don’t miss an episode. If you love what you’re hearing and feel compelled to post about it on social media, please use the hashtag #Booth46. You can also follow Petterino’s on Facebook and Instagram for more from the actual Booth 46.

*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 is featuring the history of late night television and an incredible Johnny Carson exhibit.

Steve and David are also joined in the booth by award-winning TV and stage actor, Francis “Fran” Guinan. Fran recently starred in the Goodman Theatre‘s production of ‘Ashland Avenue’ with Jenna Fischer. Listen to the full episode below:

As you listen to ‘Booth 46’ live from Petterino’s, and overhear the clanking of glasses, conversations from other booths, forks hitting plates and more, swipe through the photos below from the Episode 8 podcast recording to feel even more like you’re there.

• WGN Radio’s David Plier and actor Francis Guinan with Steve Dale in Booth 46 at Petterion’s. Photo by Michael Piff / WGN Radio
• WGN Radio’s David Plier and actor Francis Guinan with Steve Dale in Booth 46 at Petterion’s. Photo by Michael Piff / WGN Radio
• WGN Radio’s David Plier and actor Francis Guinan with Steve Dale in Booth 46 at Petterion’s. Photo by Michael Piff / WGN Radio
• WGN Radio’s David Plier and actor Francis Guinan with Steve Dale in Booth 46 at Petterion’s. Photo by Michael Piff / WGN Radio
• WGN Radio’s David Plier and actor Francis Guinan with Steve Dale in Booth 46 at Petterion’s. Photo by Michael Piff / WGN Radio
• WGN Radio’s David Plier and actor Francis Guinan with Steve Dale in Booth 46 at Petterion’s. Photo by Michael Piff / WGN Radio

Subscribe to Booth 46 on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts so that you don’t miss an episode. If you love what you’re hearing and feel compelled to post about it on social media, please use the hashtag #Booth46. You can also follow Petterino’s on Facebook and Instagram for more from the actual Booth 46.

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 all from around the world. They also talk about the films that influence their work, the state of the industry, big budget studio films vs. independent films, and much more!

The festival goes until Sunday, October 26th. While you listen to the episode, go to ChicagoFilmFestival.com to see what’s screening and where!

As you listen to ‘Booth 46’ live from Petterino’s, and overhear the clanking of glasses, conversations from other booths, forks hitting plates and more, swipe through the photos below from the Episode 7 podcast recording to feel even more like you’re there.

• Steve Dale with Chicago International Film Festival progammer Sam Flancher and directors James Choi and Sven Bresser at Petterino’s. Photo by Michael Piff / WGN Radio
• Director Sven Bresser on the Booth 46 Podcast. Photo by Michael Piff / WGN Radio
• The group answering Steve Dale’s question about their favorite films. Photo by Michael Piff / WGN Radio
• Director James Choi educating Steve Dale on the genre of Yacht Rock. Photo by Michael Piff / WGN Radio
• CIFF Programmer Sam Flancher on the Booth 46 Podcast. Photo by Michael Piff / WGN Radio
• In the booth at Petterino’s with Steve Dale and engineer Dan Long. Photo by Michael Piff / WGN Radio
• Steve Dale got some great movie recommendations from this conversation. That’s for sure. Photo by Michael Piff / WGN Radio

Subscribe to Booth 46 on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts so that you don’t miss an episode. If you love what you’re hearing and feel compelled to post about it on social media, please use the hashtag #Booth46. You can also follow Petterino’s on Facebook and Instagram for more from the actual Booth 46.

In collaboration with Petterino’s and from the heart of downtown Chicago, WGN Radio’s Steve Dale is joined by best-selling children’s author Falisa Ray and recording artist Liv Warfield.

Falisa’s son, Aaron, is the inspiration of her book, Raising Simba, and she talks to Steve about their journey from the Chicago projects to his landing of the lead role in Broadway’s version of The Lion King (now playing in Chicago at The Cadillac Palace Theater). Liv has worked with stars like Prince and Ann Wilson from Heart, and has made numerous national TV appearances, including Jimmy Kimmel Live and The Late Show with David Letterman. You can see her perform at Teatro ZinZanni at the Cambria Hotel.

Listen to more of Falisa and Liv’s stories in Episode 6 of The Booth 46 Podcast.

As you listen to ‘Booth 46’ live from Petterino’s, and overhear the clanking of glasses, conversations from other booths, forks hitting plates and more, swipe through the photos below from the Episode 6 podcast recording to feel even more like you’re there.

• Liv Warfield and Falisa Ray with Steve Dale on the Booth 46 Podcast. Photo by Michael Piff / WGN Radio
• Liv Warfield and Falisa Ray with Steve Dale on the Booth 46 Podcast. Photo by Michael Piff / WGN Radio
• Liv Warfield and Falisa Ray with Steve Dale on the Booth 46 Podcast. Photo by Michael Piff / WGN Radio
• Liv Warfield and Falisa Ray with Steve Dale on the Booth 46 Podcast. Photo by Michael Piff / WGN Radio
• Liv Warfield and Falisa Ray with Steve Dale on the Booth 46 Podcast. Photo by Michael Piff / WGN Radio
• Liv Warfield and Falisa Ray with Steve Dale on the Booth 46 Podcast. Photo by Michael Piff / WGN Radio
• It’s not an episode of Booth 46 without the Petterino’s peppermint ice cream. Liv Warfield and Falisa Ray with Steve Dale on the Booth 46 Podcast. Photo by Michael Piff / WGN Radio

Subscribe to Booth 46 on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts so that you don’t miss an episode. If you love what you’re hearing and feel compelled to post about it on social media, please use the hashtag #Booth46. You can also follow Petterino’s on Facebook and Instagram for more from the actual Booth 46.

It’s hard to believe but the Goodman Theatre is joining WGN Radio in the “Centennial Club”!

In collaboration with Petterino’s, WGN’s Steve Dale is joined by Executive Director John Collins and Artistic Director Susan Booth on the Booth 46 Podcast to talk about one of the most noted theater institutions in America. The Goodman received the Regional Theatre Tony Award in 1992, recognizing its national artistic excellence, dozens of Jefferson Awards and many other honors – and for good reason. Even today with the current production, Ashland Avenue, the Goodman reaches for breaking new ground and defining excellence in storytelling.

Listen to the full episode below as Steve, John and Susan talk about the history of The Goodman, some of its famous playwrights (like David Mamet, Arthur Miller and Studs Terkel), how essential their work is today, and much more!

As you listen to ‘Booth 46’ live from Petterino’s, and overhear the clanking of glasses, conversations from other booths, forks hitting plates and more, swipe through the photos below from the Episode 5 podcast recording to feel even more like you’re there.

• Goodman Theatre Executive Director John Collins and Artistic Director Susan Booth with Steve Dale on the Booth 46 Podcast, live from Petterino’s. Photo by Michael Piff / WGN Radio
• Goodman Theatre Executive Director John Collins and Artistic Director Susan Booth with Steve Dale on the Booth 46 Podcast, live from Petterino’s. Photo by Michael Piff / WGN Radio
• Goodman Theatre Executive Director John Collins and Artistic Director Susan Booth with Steve Dale on the Booth 46 Podcast, live from Petterino’s. Photo by Michael Piff / WGN Radio
• Goodman Theatre Executive Director John Collins and Artistic Director Susan Booth with Steve Dale on the Booth 46 Podcast, live from Petterino’s. Photo by Michael Piff / WGN Radio
• Goodman Theatre Executive Director John Collins and Artistic Director Susan Booth with Steve Dale on the Booth 46 Podcast, live from Petterino’s. Photo by Michael Piff / WGN Radio
• Goodman Theatre Executive Director John Collins and Artistic Director Susan Booth with Steve Dale on the Booth 46 Podcast, live from Petterino’s. Photo by Michael Piff / WGN Radio
• Goodman Theatre Executive Director John Collins and Artistic Director Susan Booth with Steve Dale on the Booth 46 Podcast, live from Petterino’s. Photo by Michael Piff / WGN Radio

Follow the Goodman Theatre on Facebook and Instagram. And see what else is coming to Broadway In Chicago at broadwayinchicago.com.

Subscribe to Booth 46 on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts so that you don’t miss an episode. If you love what you’re hearing and feel compelled to post about it on social media, please use the hashtag #Booth46. You can also follow Petterino’s on Facebook and Instagram for more from the actual Booth 46.

In collaboration with Petterino’s in downtown Chicago, WGN Radio’s Steve Dale is joined by the the stars of ’44: The Musical’, T.J. Wilkins and Shanice, who play Barack and Michelle Obama, for a conversation in their famous Booth 46.

Steve Dale talks to T.J. and Shanice about their stories as accomplished recording artists, their music, what it’s like to play the Obamas (who also have caricatures on the wall behind them in the booth), and much more. ’44’ is at The Studebaker Theater until September 21st and it’s a show for everyone, regardless of your politics. Listen below for more!

As you listen to ‘Booth 46’ live from Petterino’s, and overhear the clanking of glasses, conversations from other booths, forks hitting plates and more, swipe through the photos below from the Episode 4 podcast recording to feel even more like you’re there.

• Shanice and T.J. Wilkins holding pictures of the characters they play in ’44: The Musical’. Photo by Michael Piff / WGN Radio
• A great conversation in Booth 46 at Petterino’s. Photo by Michael Piff / WGN Radio
• T.J. Wilkins talking about competing on The Voice as part of Team Usher. Photo by Michael Piff / WGN Radio
• Shanice talking about breaking ground in ‘Les Miserable’ as the first black woman to play Éponine in the show. Photo by Michael Piff / WGN Radio
• “Broadway in a bowl” on its way to Booth 46. Photo by Michael Piff / WGN Radio
• When you visit Petterino’s, you can take a photo in Booth 46 itself with this very classy microphone. Photo by Michael Piff / WGN Radio
• T.J. Wilkins and Shanice with WGN Radio’s Steve Dale, as they record Episode of the Booth 46 podcast at Petterino’s. Photo by Michael Piff / WGN Radio

Follow Shanice on Instagram at @shaniceonline. Follow T.J. Wilkins on Instagram at @iamtjwilkins. And see what else is coming to Broadway In Chicago at broadwayinchicago.com.

Subscribe to Booth 46 on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts so that you don’t miss an episode. If you love what you’re hearing and feel compelled to post about it on social media, please use the hashtag #Booth46. You can also follow Petterino’s on Facebook and Instagram for more from the actual Booth 46.