John Landecker: Recent Episodes
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Dr. Janet Szlyk, President & CEO at The Chicago Lighthouse, and Jim Kesteloot, Past President and Executive Director of The Chicago Lighthouse, join John Landecker to talk about The Chicago Lighthouse’s 120th anniversary and share how they have helped those who are blind,
visually impaired, disabled, and Veterans. For more information, visit chicagolighthouse.org.
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8585181/8585181_2026-08-11-020321.64kmono.mp3
Jack Heinrich, sports producer, reporter, anchor, and producer of the John Landecker show, joins John Landecker to dive into what’s on Jack’s sports-filled brain for that day!
Today, Jack reports on:
- Bears WR Luther Burden III out for the rest of the preseason with a groin injury
- Cubs and White Sox have productive weekends
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8585186/8585186_2026-08-11-022026.64kmono.mp3
John Fricke, Wizard of Oz expert & Judy Garland historian, joins John Landecker to talk about the anniversary of the first showing of “The Wizard of Oz” and share fun facts about the film.
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8585183/8585183_2026-08-11-025723.64kmono.mp3
Listen below as your host, John Landecker, and segment co-host, Operations Manager Ashley Bihun, battle over which cookie is better: Oreos vs. Chips Ahoy!
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8585182/8585182_2026-08-11-023622.64kmono.mp3
Jon Hansen, host of Your Money Matters and Let’s Get Legal and host and executive producer of the Block Club Chicago Podcast, joins John Landecker on the program for some good news all across Chicago for another segment of Extremely Landecker News. We have a heartwarming story in the Irving Park Neighborhood, Dave Matthews Band tour bus dumping human waste into the river, and more!
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8584842/8584842_2026-08-10-233842.64kmono.mp3Recent PostsJohn LandeckerThe Chicago Lighthouse celebrates 120 years.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Heinrich’s Sports Report: Burden expected to miss preseason .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Celebrating the anniversary of “The Wizard of Oz”.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}The John Landecker Food Fight: Oreos vs. Chips Ahoy!.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Extremely Landecker News: Dave Matthews bus anniversary.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Click for more
Eli Berk, sports producer, anchor, and producer of Wendy Snyder’s Sunday Morning, joins Wendy Snyder for the latest installment of Two Truths and Eli. Wendy and crew have to figure out which news story is the fake one written by Eli.
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8582244/8582244_2026-08-09-184744.64kmono.mp3Recent postsWendy SnyderWendy Snyder on Sunday Morning | August 9.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Two Truths and Eli: Who ordered the bear?.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Is it safe to eat your vegetables again?.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Why are women punished in the workplace for ambition?.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Planting locally with Deep Roots Native Nursery.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Click for more
Jack Heinrich, sports producer, reporter, anchor, and producer of the John Landecker show, joins John Landecker to dive into what’s on Jack’s sports-filled brain for that day!
Today, Jack reports on:
- Cubs win a wild comeback win over the Blue Jays thanks to Pete Crow-Armstrong
- Big weekend home series on deck for White Sox against Cleveland
- Bears have most physical practice of camp so far
- Running Backs getting paid
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8579238/8579238_2026-08-07-023738.64kmono.mp3Recent PostsJohn LandeckerTwo Truths and Eli: Who ordered the bear?.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Jack Heinrich’s Sports Report: PCA turning into MVPETE.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Bill Snyder: Rain totals at O’Hare this summer.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}The Lincoln Square Cat Tour happening this Saturday.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Jack Heinrich’s Sports Report: Cubs make statement.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Click for more
WGN-TV weather producer Bill Snyder joins John Landecker to talk about the heavy rain totals we have seen at O’Hare this summer. Then Bill talks about the muggy weather we have seen this week and gives the weekend forecast!
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8579191/8579191_2026-08-07-013031.64kmono.mp3More coverageWeatherSaharan dust cloud as big as the US is impacting summer.cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Bill Snyder: Rain totals at O’Hare this summer.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Unusually intense haboob dust storms strike Phoenix twice this week.cls-4{fill:#000;}This summer isn’t breaking heat records — yet. Wait until El Nino kicks in, scientists say.cls-4{fill:#000;}Demetrius Ivory: Reviewing the July storms.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Click for moreRecent PostsJohn LandeckerTwo Truths and Eli: Who ordered the bear?.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Jack Heinrich’s Sports Report: PCA turning into MVPETE.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Bill Snyder: Rain totals at O’Hare this summer.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}The Lincoln Square Cat Tour happening this Saturday.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Jack Heinrich’s Sports Report: Cubs make statement.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Click for more
Christine Blevins and Kalin Webber from the Lincoln Square Cat Tour join John Landecker on the show to take us through the tour happening this Saturday from 3pm to 5pm in Lincoln Square! Christine and Kalin talk about the tour route and the charitable fundraising component as well.
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8579188/8579188_2026-08-07-013528.64kmono.mp3Recent PostsJohn LandeckerTwo Truths and Eli: Who ordered the bear?.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Jack Heinrich’s Sports Report: PCA turning into MVPETE.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Bill Snyder: Rain totals at O’Hare this summer.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}The Lincoln Square Cat Tour happening this Saturday.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Jack Heinrich’s Sports Report: Cubs make statement.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Click for more
Jack Heinrich, sports producer, reporter, anchor, and producer of the John Landecker show, joins John Landecker to dive into what’s on Jack’s sports-filled brain for that day!
Today, Jack reports on:
- Cubs sweep the Dodgers, as Pete Crow-Armstrong strengthens MVP case
- White Sox struggle in Boston again
- Bears Training Camp updates
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8567773/8567773_2026-08-06-021213.64kmono.mp3Recent PostsJohn LandeckerTwo Truths and Eli: Who ordered the bear?.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Jack Heinrich’s Sports Report: PCA turning into MVPETE.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Bill Snyder: Rain totals at O’Hare this summer.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}The Lincoln Square Cat Tour happening this Saturday.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Jack Heinrich’s Sports Report: Cubs make statement.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Click for more
Kori Rumore, a journalist at The Chicago Tribune, joins John Landecker on the program to share what’s happening this week in the Vintage Chicago Tribune!
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8567766/8567766_2026-08-06-022606.64kmono.mp3Recent PostsJohn LandeckerTwo Truths and Eli: Who ordered the bear?.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Jack Heinrich’s Sports Report: PCA turning into MVPETE.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Bill Snyder: Rain totals at O’Hare this summer.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}The Lincoln Square Cat Tour happening this Saturday.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Jack Heinrich’s Sports Report: Cubs make statement.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Click for more
Brandon Cloyd, PlayMakers Laboratory Program Director and director of THAT’S WEIRD, GRANDMA’S 25TH BIRTHDAY, joins John Landecker to talk about how PlayMakers Laboratory works with elementary schools in Chicago to write plays and then have them performed by professional actors. Then Brandon talks about their upcoming performances of THAT’S WEIRD, GRANDMA’S 25TH BIRTHDAY, on Sunday, August 23, Saturday, August 29, Sunday, August 30, Saturday, September 5, and Sunday, September 6, all at 2pm. For more information, visit playmakerslab.org.
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8567770/8567770_2026-08-06-025010.64kmono.mp3Recent PostsJohn LandeckerTwo Truths and Eli: Who ordered the bear?.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Jack Heinrich’s Sports Report: PCA turning into MVPETE.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Bill Snyder: Rain totals at O’Hare this summer.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}The Lincoln Square Cat Tour happening this Saturday.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Jack Heinrich’s Sports Report: Cubs make statement.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Click for more
Eli Berk, sports producer and anchor, joins John Landecker to dive into what’s on Eli’s sports-filled brain for that day!
Today, Eli reports on:
- The Cubs take the moniker of “America’s Team” as the Los Angeles Dodgers come into town
- The White Sox stay in the division lead, taking key games off AL playoff contenders.
- The latest on Bears training camp
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8561289/8561289_2026-08-05-025929.64kmono.mp3Recent PostsJohn LandeckerTwo Truths and Eli: Who ordered the bear?.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Jack Heinrich’s Sports Report: PCA turning into MVPETE.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Bill Snyder: Rain totals at O’Hare this summer.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}The Lincoln Square Cat Tour happening this Saturday.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Jack Heinrich’s Sports Report: Cubs make statement.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Click for more
Baseball in the Attic owner Michael Osacky joins John Landecker to recap the packed events at both Fanatics Fest in New York and The National Sports Collectors Convention in Rosemont. They dive into some of the most valuable finds and what goes into making a baseball card so valuable.
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8561287/8561287_2026-08-05-022727.64kmono.mp3Recent PostsJohn LandeckerTwo Truths and Eli: Who ordered the bear?.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Jack Heinrich’s Sports Report: PCA turning into MVPETE.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Bill Snyder: Rain totals at O’Hare this summer.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}The Lincoln Square Cat Tour happening this Saturday.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Jack Heinrich’s Sports Report: Cubs make statement.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Click for more
John Landecker is joined by Steve Dale, WGN Radio’s pet expert, to discuss the latest in pet news, including the science behind therapy dogs, Purina’s new research on the gut-brain connection to calm cats and to help celebrate National Dog Month!
Steve also previews his presentation, “Why Are Dog Bites on the Rise?” taking place on August 15 at 1 p.m. at the Friendship Park Conservatory, 395 W. Algonquin Road in Des Plaines. The discussion will explore factors behind the increase in dog bites and what pet owners can do to help prevent them. Register HERE.
For more from Steve Dale, check out Steve Dale’s Pet World, Steve Dale’s Other World, or the Booth 46 Podcast.
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8561217/8561217_2026-08-05-013817.64kmono.mp3Recent PostsJohn LandeckerTwo Truths and Eli: Who ordered the bear?.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Jack Heinrich’s Sports Report: PCA turning into MVPETE.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Bill Snyder: Rain totals at O’Hare this summer.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}The Lincoln Square Cat Tour happening this Saturday.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Jack Heinrich’s Sports Report: Cubs make statement.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Click for more
Author and filmmaker John Borowski joins John Landecker to discuss the Serial Killer Exhibition in Chicago and dive into the history of some of the world’s most famous serial killers, including Ted Bundy, John Wayne Gacy and Jeffrey Dahmer.
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8561208/8561208_2026-08-05-015008.64kmono.mp3Recent PostsJohn LandeckerTwo Truths and Eli: Who ordered the bear?.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Jack Heinrich’s Sports Report: PCA turning into MVPETE.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Bill Snyder: Rain totals at O’Hare this summer.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}The Lincoln Square Cat Tour happening this Saturday.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Jack Heinrich’s Sports Report: Cubs make statement.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Click for more
Eli Berk, sports producer and anchor, joins John Landecker for the latest installment of Two Truths and Eli. John has to figure out which news story is the fake one written by Eli.
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8561204/8561204_2026-08-05-015004.64kmono.mp3Recent PostsJohn LandeckerTwo Truths and Eli: Who ordered the bear?.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Jack Heinrich’s Sports Report: PCA turning into MVPETE.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Bill Snyder: Rain totals at O’Hare this summer.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}The Lincoln Square Cat Tour happening this Saturday.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Jack Heinrich’s Sports Report: Cubs make statement.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Click for more
Eli Berk, sports producer and anchor, joins John Landecker to dive into what’s on Eli’s sports-filled brain for that day!
Today, Eli reports on:
- MLB Trade Deadline featuring busy front offices in Chicago
- The latest on Bears training camp, including injury updates
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8558823/8558823_2026-08-04-022323.64kmono.mp3Recent PostsJohn LandeckerTwo Truths and Eli: Who ordered the bear?.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Jack Heinrich’s Sports Report: PCA turning into MVPETE.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Bill Snyder: Rain totals at O’Hare this summer.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}The Lincoln Square Cat Tour happening this Saturday.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Jack Heinrich’s Sports Report: Cubs make statement.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Click for more
Jim Ryan, music journalist from Forbes, joins John Landecker to recap a packed weekend of Lollapalooza, headlined by acts including Olivia Dean, Smashing Pumpkins, Charli XCX and Tate McRae. They explore what goes into putting an event at a scale like this and get into the mindset of young people who stick out the festival for the full four days.
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8558821/8558821_2026-08-04-020121.64kmono.mp3Recent PostsJohn LandeckerTwo Truths and Eli: Who ordered the bear?.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Jack Heinrich’s Sports Report: PCA turning into MVPETE.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Bill Snyder: Rain totals at O’Hare this summer.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}The Lincoln Square Cat Tour happening this Saturday.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Jack Heinrich’s Sports Report: Cubs make statement.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Click for more
Listen below as your host, John Landecker, and segment co-host, Operations Manager Ashley Bihun, battle it out to see which makes the better applesauce pairing: pork chops or potato pancakes.
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8558820/8558820_2026-08-04-023220.64kmono.mp3John Landecker Food FightRecent PostsJohn LandeckerTwo Truths and Eli: Who ordered the bear?.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Jack Heinrich’s Sports Report: PCA turning into MVPETE.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Bill Snyder: Rain totals at O’Hare this summer.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}The Lincoln Square Cat Tour happening this Saturday.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Jack Heinrich’s Sports Report: Cubs make statement.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Click for more
Attorney Rich Lenkov, Capital Member, Downey & Lenkov, and co-host of “Legal Face-Off” on wgnradio.com, joins John Landecker to talk about the latest legal entertainment news, including the World Cup case between FIFA and UEFA, the latest on the reflecting pool saga, and Spider-Man’s return to the big screen.
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8558733/8558733_2026-08-04-014233.64kmono.mp3Recent PostsJohn LandeckerTwo Truths and Eli: Who ordered the bear?.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Jack Heinrich’s Sports Report: PCA turning into MVPETE.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Bill Snyder: Rain totals at O’Hare this summer.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}The Lincoln Square Cat Tour happening this Saturday.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Jack Heinrich’s Sports Report: Cubs make statement.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Click for more
Chicago Tribune columnist Michael Peregrine joins John Landecker to look back at Chicago’s Rock n’ Roll Summer of 1966 and go into the history of the AM Radio wars. They also go into the background of Chicago’s underground music scene and highlight some of the city’s iconic venues.
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8558704/8558704_2026-08-04-011404.64kmono.mp3Recent PostsJohn LandeckerTwo Truths and Eli: Who ordered the bear?.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Jack Heinrich’s Sports Report: PCA turning into MVPETE.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Bill Snyder: Rain totals at O’Hare this summer.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}The Lincoln Square Cat Tour happening this Saturday.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Jack Heinrich’s Sports Report: Cubs make statement.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Click for more
Eli Berk, sports producer, anchor, and producer of Wendy Snyder’s Sunday Morning, joins Wendy Snyder for the latest installment of Two Truths and Eli. Wendy and crew have to figure out which news story is the fake one written by Eli.
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8555782/8555782_2026-08-02-185222.64kmono.mp3Recent postsWendy SnyderWendy Snyder on Sunday Morning | August 9.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Two Truths and Eli: Who ordered the bear?.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Is it safe to eat your vegetables again?.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Why are women punished in the workplace for ambition?.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Planting locally with Deep Roots Native Nursery.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Click for more
Ken Bennick, VP of Engineering & Tooling at Fabrik Molded Plastics, joins John Landecker to explain the company’s deep roots in McHenry, what it manufactures, and more!
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8552225/8552225_2026-07-31-021525.64kmono.mp3Recent PostsYour HometownFabrik Molded Plastics is honored to be a part of McHenry.cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Your Hometown: Plum Garden Restaurant.cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Black Orchid Boutique and The Trend Cellar.cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Your Hometown: Incubator on the river.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Your Hometown: Why McHenry is a great place for business.cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Click for moreRecent PostsJohn LandeckerTwo Truths and Eli: Who ordered the bear?.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Jack Heinrich’s Sports Report: PCA turning into MVPETE.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Bill Snyder: Rain totals at O’Hare this summer.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}The Lincoln Square Cat Tour happening this Saturday.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Jack Heinrich’s Sports Report: Cubs make statement.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Click for more
Jack Heinrich, sports producer, reporter, anchor, and producer of the John Landecker show, joins John Landecker to dive into what’s on Jack’s sports-filled brain for that day!
Today, Jack reports on:
- Big Ten Media Day 3 recap – David Braun wants Northwestern competing for championships
- Cubs take 3 out of 4 in St. Louis as rumors swirl ahead of Monday’s Trade Deadline
- Resilient White Sox take final 2 games against the Yankees
- Bears Wide Receiver Rome Odunze says his foot feels great
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8552228/8552228_2026-07-31-022328.64kmono.mp3Recent PostsJohn LandeckerTwo Truths and Eli: Who ordered the bear?.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Jack Heinrich’s Sports Report: PCA turning into MVPETE.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Bill Snyder: Rain totals at O’Hare this summer.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}The Lincoln Square Cat Tour happening this Saturday.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Jack Heinrich’s Sports Report: Cubs make statement.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Click for more
Herb Weisbaum, The ConsumerMan and Contributing Editor at Checkbook.org, joins John Landecker to talk about what to be aware of when going to outlet malls and taking GLP-1s.
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8552227/8552227_2026-07-31-025527.64kmono.mp3Recent PostsJohn LandeckerTwo Truths and Eli: Who ordered the bear?.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Jack Heinrich’s Sports Report: PCA turning into MVPETE.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Bill Snyder: Rain totals at O’Hare this summer.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}The Lincoln Square Cat Tour happening this Saturday.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Jack Heinrich’s Sports Report: Cubs make statement.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Click for more
WGN-TV weather producer Bill Snyder joins John Landecker to give us the numbers on Monday’s rainfall. Then Bill gives the Lollapalooza weekend forecast!
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8552226/8552226_2026-07-31-023426.64kmono.mp3More coverageWeatherSaharan dust cloud as big as the US is impacting summer.cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Bill Snyder: Rain totals at O’Hare this summer.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Unusually intense haboob dust storms strike Phoenix twice this week.cls-4{fill:#000;}This summer isn’t breaking heat records — yet. Wait until El Nino kicks in, scientists say.cls-4{fill:#000;}Demetrius Ivory: Reviewing the July storms.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Click for moreRecent PostsJohn LandeckerTwo Truths and Eli: Who ordered the bear?.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Jack Heinrich’s Sports Report: PCA turning into MVPETE.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Bill Snyder: Rain totals at O’Hare this summer.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}The Lincoln Square Cat Tour happening this Saturday.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Jack Heinrich’s Sports Report: Cubs make statement.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Click for more
Maggie Winchester-Weiler, senior manager of Florida conservation at Ocean Conservancy, joins John Landecker to talk all things sharks! Listen in while Maggie separates fact from fiction, shares what she thinks is the worst shark movie ever made from a scientist’s perspective, how Midwestern listeners can make choices that directly protect ocean habitats thousands of miles away, and more.
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8552224/8552224_2026-07-31-025524.64kmono.mp3Recent PostsJohn LandeckerTwo Truths and Eli: Who ordered the bear?.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Jack Heinrich’s Sports Report: PCA turning into MVPETE.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Bill Snyder: Rain totals at O’Hare this summer.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}The Lincoln Square Cat Tour happening this Saturday.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Jack Heinrich’s Sports Report: Cubs make statement.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Click for more
Dr. Chevy Humphrey, President and CEO of the Griffin Museum of Science and Industry (Griffin MSI) joins John Landecker to talk about MSI’s recently added exhibit Anne Frank: The Exhibition in Chicago. Listen in while Dr. Humphrey highlights a major cultural milestone pertaining to the anniversaries of Anne Frank’s final diary entry and the discovery of the Hideaway.
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8548629/8548629_2026-07-30-023829.64kmono.mp3Recent PostsJohn LandeckerTwo Truths and Eli: Who ordered the bear?.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Jack Heinrich’s Sports Report: PCA turning into MVPETE.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Bill Snyder: Rain totals at O’Hare this summer.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}The Lincoln Square Cat Tour happening this Saturday.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Jack Heinrich’s Sports Report: Cubs make statement.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Click for more
Jack Heinrich, sports producer, reporter, anchor, and producer of the John Landecker show, joins John Landecker to dive into what’s on Jack’s sports-filled brain for that day!
Today, Jack reports on:
- Cubs and White Sox battling for playoff position with deadline looming
- Bears first practice of training camp
- Big Ten Football Media Day 2
- Justin Herbert and Madison Beer get engaged
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8548632/8548632_2026-07-30-024132.64kmono.mp3
Whitney Reynolds, host of The Whitney Reynolds Show, is back for another edition of Wednesdays with Whit! Whitney joins your host, John Landecker, on the program to talk about Whitney Reynolds Live on August 29th from 9 am – 11 am, at The J. Parker.
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8548609/8548609_2026-07-30-021909.64kmono.mp3Recent PostsJohn LandeckerTwo Truths and Eli: Who ordered the bear?.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Jack Heinrich’s Sports Report: PCA turning into MVPETE.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Bill Snyder: Rain totals at O’Hare this summer.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}The Lincoln Square Cat Tour happening this Saturday.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Jack Heinrich’s Sports Report: Cubs make statement.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Click for more
Jack Heinrich, sports producer, reporter, anchor, and producer of the John Landecker show, joins John Landecker to dive into what’s on Jack’s sports-filled brain for that day!
Today, Jack reports on:
- White Sox start tough stretch as Munetaka Murakami regains form
- Cubs DFA SP Jameson Tallion
- Illinois Athletics get a jersey patch
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8542941/8542941_2026-07-28-034641.64kmono.mp3Recent PostsJohn LandeckerTwo Truths and Eli: Who ordered the bear?.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Jack Heinrich’s Sports Report: PCA turning into MVPETE.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Bill Snyder: Rain totals at O’Hare this summer.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}The Lincoln Square Cat Tour happening this Saturday.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Jack Heinrich’s Sports Report: Cubs make statement.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Click for more
Jen Jolly, tech reporter and founder of Techish.com, joins John Landecker to talk about what the best gadgets are to buy for back-to-school season and how AI can help you with your shopping.
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8542938/8542938_2026-07-28-032438.64kmono.mp3Recent PostsJohn LandeckerTwo Truths and Eli: Who ordered the bear?.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Jack Heinrich’s Sports Report: PCA turning into MVPETE.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Bill Snyder: Rain totals at O’Hare this summer.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}The Lincoln Square Cat Tour happening this Saturday.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Jack Heinrich’s Sports Report: Cubs make statement.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Click for more
Teresa Murray, consumer watchdog with the U.S. Public Interest Research Group (PIRG), joins John Landecker to warn about being careful about the traps of free trial subscriptions, robo calls, and recent recalls.
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Listen below as your host, John Landecker, and segment co-host, Operations Manager Ashley Bihun, battle out which is better: Waffles or pancakes.
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Eli Berk, sports producer, anchor, and producer of Wendy Snyder’s Sunday Morning, joins Wendy Snyder for the latest installment of Two Truths and Eli. Wendy and crew have to figure out which news story is the fake one written by Eli.
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WGN Radio Chicago Blackhawks studio host Charlie Roumeliotis joins John Landecker on the show to talk about the return of Patrick Kane to the Blackhawks! Charlie talks about the decision to bring 88 back, how he will fit in with the current group of Hawks, and more!
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8537096/8537096_2026-07-24-010036.64kmono.mp3More coverageChicago BlackhawksKane says Hawks reunion is about winning, not nostalgia.cls-4{fill:#000;}Should Patrick Kane be the next Blackhawks captain?.cls-4{fill:#000;}‘Going to have to staple the roof shut’ when 88 returns.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Patrick Kane is back with the Blackhawks.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Kane returns for the Blackhawks’ 26-27 season.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Click for moreRecent PostsJohn LandeckerTwo Truths and Eli: Who ordered the bear?.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Jack Heinrich’s Sports Report: PCA turning into MVPETE.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Bill Snyder: Rain totals at O’Hare this summer.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}The Lincoln Square Cat Tour happening this Saturday.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Jack Heinrich’s Sports Report: Cubs make statement.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Click for more
Jack Heinrich, sports producer, reporter, anchor, and producer of the John Landecker show, joins John Landecker to dive into what’s on Jack’s sports-filled brain for that day!
Today, Jack reports on:
- Patrick Kane is back with the Blackhawks and will meet the media tomorrow
- Cubs and White Sox gear up for weekend series
- New food at Rate Field
- Savannah Bananas come to Wrigley Field
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WGN-TV weather producer Bill Snyder joins John Landecker to give us an update on the air quality in the Chicagoland area and discuss the cooler temperatures we have seen. Then Bill gives the weekend forecast.
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8537098/8537098_2026-07-24-011538.64kmono.mp3Air quality mapMore coverageWeatherSaharan dust cloud as big as the US is impacting summer.cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Bill Snyder: Rain totals at O’Hare this summer.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Unusually intense haboob dust storms strike Phoenix twice this week.cls-4{fill:#000;}This summer isn’t breaking heat records — yet. Wait until El Nino kicks in, scientists say.cls-4{fill:#000;}Demetrius Ivory: Reviewing the July storms.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Click for moreRecent PostsJohn LandeckerTwo Truths and Eli: Who ordered the bear?.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Jack Heinrich’s Sports Report: PCA turning into MVPETE.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Bill Snyder: Rain totals at O’Hare this summer.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}The Lincoln Square Cat Tour happening this Saturday.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Jack Heinrich’s Sports Report: Cubs make statement.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Click for more
Rod Pyle, editor-in-chief of Ad Astra Magazine, joins John Landecker and David Jennings on the program to discuss Galaxy Quest (1999) vs. The Last Starfighter (1984).
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8537197/8537197_2026-07-24-021737.64kmono.mp3Recent PostsJohn LandeckerTwo Truths and Eli: Who ordered the bear?.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Jack Heinrich’s Sports Report: PCA turning into MVPETE.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Bill Snyder: Rain totals at O’Hare this summer.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}The Lincoln Square Cat Tour happening this Saturday.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Jack Heinrich’s Sports Report: Cubs make statement.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Click for more
Jack Heinrich, sports producer, reporter, anchor, and producer of the John Landecker show, joins John Landecker to dive into what’s on Jack’s sports-filled brain for that day!
Today, Jack reports on:
- Cubs and White Sox playing well with trade deadline looming
- SMU Football names recovery center after Starting Quarterback Kevin Jennings
- Miami Heat YouTube snafu
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8534806/8534806_2026-07-23-020506.64kmono.mp3
Blair Davis, PhD., an award-winning Professor of Media and Popular Culture in the College of Communication at DePaul University, joins John Landecker to talk about the different formats available for movies like The Odyssey and how they affect your viewing of the film.
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Rebecca Fyffe, Director of Research at Landmark Pest Management, joins John Landecker to talk about bugs to be on the lookout for as we reach the back half of summer and more!
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Eli Berk, sports producer and anchor, joins John Landecker to dive into what’s on Eli’s sports-filled brain for that day!
Today, Eli reports on:
- Northwestern’s new football stadium
- Full rundown on all the wild sports featured on the 2026 Ocho Day
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8531926/8531926_2026-07-22-023726.64kmono.mp3Recent PostsJohn LandeckerTwo Truths and Eli: Who ordered the bear?.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Jack Heinrich’s Sports Report: PCA turning into MVPETE.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Bill Snyder: Rain totals at O’Hare this summer.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}The Lincoln Square Cat Tour happening this Saturday.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Jack Heinrich’s Sports Report: Cubs make statement.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Click for more
Kori Rumore, a journalist at The Chicago Tribune, joins John Landecker on the program to share what’s happening this week in the Vintage Chicago Tribune!
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8531872/8531872_2026-07-22-010012.64kmono.mp3Recent PostsJohn LandeckerTwo Truths and Eli: Who ordered the bear?.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Jack Heinrich’s Sports Report: PCA turning into MVPETE.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Bill Snyder: Rain totals at O’Hare this summer.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}The Lincoln Square Cat Tour happening this Saturday.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Jack Heinrich’s Sports Report: Cubs make statement.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Click for more
Dave Plier, Chairman, President & CEO of The Museum of Broadcast Communications and host on WGN Radio Friday evenings, joins John Landecker to discuss the museum’s Front Row Experiences Charity Auction featuring over 50 once-in-a-lifetime opportunities with some of the biggest names in entertainment, broadcasting, sports and music.
For more information on the WGN Radio auction experiences, visit here.
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Carl Novakovich, Executive Producer of the Chicago Connection Project, and Leo Villarejo, “The Chicago Connection” writer and director, join John Landecker to talk about the idea for the film, where they are at in the production cycle, and more. For more information, visit thechicagoconnection.com.
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8529071/8529071_2026-07-21-033411.64kmono.mp3Recent PostsJohn LandeckerTwo Truths and Eli: Who ordered the bear?.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Jack Heinrich’s Sports Report: PCA turning into MVPETE.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Bill Snyder: Rain totals at O’Hare this summer.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}The Lincoln Square Cat Tour happening this Saturday.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Jack Heinrich’s Sports Report: Cubs make statement.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Click for more
Dr. Michael Bauer, Medical Director, Northwestern Medicine, Catherine Gratz Griffin Lake Forest Hospital, joins John Landecker to discuss how poor air quality affects your health and share tips on how to stay healthy.
https://serve.castfire.com/s:northwestern_medicine_KEiLn/audio/8529069/8529069_2026-07-21-034609.64kmono.mp3Air quality mapSmoke from wildfiresRecent postsHealthWHO says Congo’s fast-moving Ebola outbreak started months before it was declared.cls-4{fill:#000;}Ocasio-Cortez says she’s freezing her eggs as she decides her next political moves.cls-4{fill:#000;}Is it safe to eat your vegetables again?.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Doctor explains shift in hydrogen peroxide use.cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Health officials urge caution for Gulf Coast beachgoers during surge of deadly bacterial infections.cls-4{fill:#000;}Click for moreRecent PostsJohn LandeckerTwo Truths and Eli: Who ordered the bear?.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Jack Heinrich’s Sports Report: PCA turning into MVPETE.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Bill Snyder: Rain totals at O’Hare this summer.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}The Lincoln Square Cat Tour happening this Saturday.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Jack Heinrich’s Sports Report: Cubs make statement.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Click for more
Jack Heinrich, sports producer, reporter, anchor, and producer of the John Landecker show, joins John Landecker to dive into what’s on Jack’s sports-filled brain for that day!
Today, Jack reports on:
- Blackhawks ink Connor Bedard to 5 year $75 Million deal
- Cubs and White Sox have successful weekends
- World Cup Final wrap up
- Ryan Fox wins Open Championship
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8529072/8529072_2026-07-21-035612.64kmono.mp3Recent PostsJohn LandeckerTwo Truths and Eli: Who ordered the bear?.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Jack Heinrich’s Sports Report: PCA turning into MVPETE.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Bill Snyder: Rain totals at O’Hare this summer.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}The Lincoln Square Cat Tour happening this Saturday.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Jack Heinrich’s Sports Report: Cubs make statement.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Click for more
Listen below as your host, John Landecker, and segment co-host, Operations Manager Ashley Bihun, battle out which shelf-stable, processed pantry staple is better: Vegemite (Ashley) vs. Spam (John).
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Eli Berk, sports producer, anchor, and producer of Wendy Snyder’s Sunday Morning, joins Wendy Snyder for the latest installment of Two Truths and Eli. Wendy has to figure out which news story is the fake one written by Eli.
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8523157/8523157_2026-07-19-180457.64kmono.mp3Recent postsWendy SnyderWendy Snyder on Sunday Morning | August 9.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Two Truths and Eli: Who ordered the bear?.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Is it safe to eat your vegetables again?.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Why are women punished in the workplace for ambition?.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Planting locally with Deep Roots Native Nursery.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Click for more
Jack Heinrich, sports producer, reporter, anchor, and producer of the John Landecker show, joins John Landecker to dive into what’s on Jack’s sports-filled brain for that day!
Today, Jack reports on:
- Chicago Blackhawks 2026-27 schedule released
- Chicago Cubs and White Sox 2027 schedule announced
- Open Championship Round 1 storylines
- Jack’s glued to the tube sports guide for the weekend
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8520169/8520169_2026-07-17-022609.64kmono.mp3Recent PostsJohn LandeckerTwo Truths and Eli: Who ordered the bear?.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Jack Heinrich’s Sports Report: PCA turning into MVPETE.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Bill Snyder: Rain totals at O’Hare this summer.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}The Lincoln Square Cat Tour happening this Saturday.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Jack Heinrich’s Sports Report: Cubs make statement.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Click for more
WGN-TV weather producer Bill Snyder joins John Landecker to talk about the wildfire smoke and whether this is the worst we’ve ever seen. Then Bill talks about the heat wave we’ve been in and gives the weekend forecast!
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8520146/8520146_2026-07-17-022446.64kmono.mp3Air quality mapSmoke from wildfiresMore coverageWeatherSaharan dust cloud as big as the US is impacting summer.cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Bill Snyder: Rain totals at O’Hare this summer.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Unusually intense haboob dust storms strike Phoenix twice this week.cls-4{fill:#000;}This summer isn’t breaking heat records — yet. Wait until El Nino kicks in, scientists say.cls-4{fill:#000;}Demetrius Ivory: Reviewing the July storms.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Click for moreRecent PostsJohn LandeckerTwo Truths and Eli: Who ordered the bear?.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Jack Heinrich’s Sports Report: PCA turning into MVPETE.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Bill Snyder: Rain totals at O’Hare this summer.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}The Lincoln Square Cat Tour happening this Saturday.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Jack Heinrich’s Sports Report: Cubs make statement.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Click for more
Tyler Kempf, Creative Director of Second City, joins John Landecker to talk about Second City’s partnership with Panda Express in Streeterville to perform improv for people’s fortunes in fortune cookies on Monday in honor of National Cookie Day.
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8520145/8520145_2026-07-17-021945.64kmono.mp3Recent PostsJohn LandeckerTwo Truths and Eli: Who ordered the bear?.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Jack Heinrich’s Sports Report: PCA turning into MVPETE.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Bill Snyder: Rain totals at O’Hare this summer.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}The Lincoln Square Cat Tour happening this Saturday.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Jack Heinrich’s Sports Report: Cubs make statement.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Click for more
The John Landecker group chat, where youngins Ashley Bihun, Jack Heinrich, and Eli Berk join John to talk about whatever comes to mind. Listen in, you never know where the conversation will head next!
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8519570/8519570_2026-07-16-211810.64kmono.mp3John Landecker Group ChatRecent PostsJohn LandeckerTwo Truths and Eli: Who ordered the bear?.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Jack Heinrich’s Sports Report: PCA turning into MVPETE.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Bill Snyder: Rain totals at O’Hare this summer.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}The Lincoln Square Cat Tour happening this Saturday.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Jack Heinrich’s Sports Report: Cubs make statement.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Click for more
Jack Heinrich, sports producer, reporter, anchor, and producer of the John Landecker show, joins John Landecker to dive into what’s on Jack’s sports-filled brain for that day!
Today, Jack reports on:
- Argentina and Spain will meet in the World Cup Final
- Blackhawks Season and Home Opener revealed
- Where will Patrick Kane Sign
- All-Star Game wrap-up
- The Open Championship tees off tomorrow
- Portillos coming to Wrigley
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8519487/8519487_2026-07-16-210427.64kmono.mp3Recent PostsJohn LandeckerTwo Truths and Eli: Who ordered the bear?.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Jack Heinrich’s Sports Report: PCA turning into MVPETE.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Bill Snyder: Rain totals at O’Hare this summer.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}The Lincoln Square Cat Tour happening this Saturday.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Jack Heinrich’s Sports Report: Cubs make statement.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Click for more
Eli Berk, sports producer and anchor, joins John Landecker, Ashley Bihun and Jack Heinrich for the latest installment of Two Truths and Eli. John and crew have to figure out which news story is the fake one written by Eli.
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8517616/8517616_2026-07-16-014016.64kmono.mp3Recent PostsJohn LandeckerTwo Truths and Eli: Who ordered the bear?.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Jack Heinrich’s Sports Report: PCA turning into MVPETE.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Bill Snyder: Rain totals at O’Hare this summer.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}The Lincoln Square Cat Tour happening this Saturday.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Jack Heinrich’s Sports Report: Cubs make statement.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Click for more
Eli Berk, sports producer and anchor, joins John Landecker to dive into what’s on Eli’s sports-filled brain for that day!
Today, Eli reports on:
- France/Spain review
- England/Argentina preview
- MLB All-Star Game
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8515246/8515246_2026-07-15-023146.64kmono.mp3Recent PostsJohn LandeckerTwo Truths and Eli: Who ordered the bear?.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Jack Heinrich’s Sports Report: PCA turning into MVPETE.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Bill Snyder: Rain totals at O’Hare this summer.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}The Lincoln Square Cat Tour happening this Saturday.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Jack Heinrich’s Sports Report: Cubs make statement.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Click for more
Attorney Rich Lenkov, Capital Member, Downey & Lenkov, and co-host of “Legal Face-Off” on wgnradio.com, joins John Landecker to talk about the latest legal entertainment news, including what a Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce prenup could look like, and much more!
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8515222/8515222_2026-07-15-023722.64kmono.mp3Recent PostsJohn LandeckerTwo Truths and Eli: Who ordered the bear?.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Jack Heinrich’s Sports Report: PCA turning into MVPETE.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Bill Snyder: Rain totals at O’Hare this summer.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}The Lincoln Square Cat Tour happening this Saturday.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Jack Heinrich’s Sports Report: Cubs make statement.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Click for more
Kori Rumore, a journalist at The Chicago Tribune, joins John Landecker on the program to share what’s happening this week in the Vintage Chicago Tribune!
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8515190/8515190_2026-07-15-012230.64kmono.mp3Recent PostsJohn LandeckerTwo Truths and Eli: Who ordered the bear?.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Jack Heinrich’s Sports Report: PCA turning into MVPETE.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Bill Snyder: Rain totals at O’Hare this summer.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}The Lincoln Square Cat Tour happening this Saturday.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Jack Heinrich’s Sports Report: Cubs make statement.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Click for more
John Landecker is joined by Steve Dale, WGN Radio’s pet expert, to discuss the latest in pet news, including the Pupapalooza adoption event and the rise in popularity of cats among Gen Z pet owners.
For more from Steve Dale, check out Steve Dale’s Pet World, Steve Dale’s Other World, or the Booth 46 Podcast.
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8515179/8515179_2026-07-15-013719.64kmono.mp3Recent PostsJohn LandeckerTwo Truths and Eli: Who ordered the bear?.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Jack Heinrich’s Sports Report: PCA turning into MVPETE.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Bill Snyder: Rain totals at O’Hare this summer.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}The Lincoln Square Cat Tour happening this Saturday.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Jack Heinrich’s Sports Report: Cubs make statement.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Click for more
Satish N. Nadig, MD, PhD, Chief of the Division of Abdominal Organ Transplant and Director of the Northwestern Medicine Comprehensive Transplant Center, joins John Landecker to discuss the first known quadruple-organ transplant involving retransplanted lungs in the United States, performed at Northwestern Memorial Hospital. They dive into the procedure that saved Elizabeth Wehrle, a 36-year-old Iowa mother, who underwent a double lung transplant for a second time.
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Eli Berk, sports producer and anchor, joins John Landecker to dive into what’s on Eli’s sports-filled brain for that day!
Today, Eli dives into the MLB Home Run Derby, one crucial detail you should know about each of the 8 participants, and a preview of the World Cup semifinals.
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8512868/8512868_2026-07-14-022308.64kmono.mp3Recent PostsJohn LandeckerTwo Truths and Eli: Who ordered the bear?.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Jack Heinrich’s Sports Report: PCA turning into MVPETE.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Bill Snyder: Rain totals at O’Hare this summer.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}The Lincoln Square Cat Tour happening this Saturday.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Jack Heinrich’s Sports Report: Cubs make statement.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Click for more
July 13 marks National Barbershop Music Appreciation Day! To celebrate, Ben Dirks, Director and President of the Illinois District of the Barbershop Harmony Society, joins John Landekcer to dive into the genre’s history and how the music is honored today.
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Listen below as your host, John Landecker, and segment co-host, Operations Manager Ashley Bihun, battle out which method of cooking is better: charcoal grills (John) vs. propane grills (Ashley).
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8512823/8512823_2026-07-14-020123.64kmono.mp3John Landecker Food FightRecent PostsJohn LandeckerTwo Truths and Eli: Who ordered the bear?.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Jack Heinrich’s Sports Report: PCA turning into MVPETE.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Bill Snyder: Rain totals at O’Hare this summer.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}The Lincoln Square Cat Tour happening this Saturday.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Jack Heinrich’s Sports Report: Cubs make statement.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Click for more
Eli Berk, sports producer and anchor, joins John Landecker for the latest installment of Two Truths and Eli. John has to figure out which news story is the fake one written by Eli.
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8512821/8512821_2026-07-14-020021.64kmono.mp3Recent PostsJohn LandeckerTwo Truths and Eli: Who ordered the bear?.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Jack Heinrich’s Sports Report: PCA turning into MVPETE.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Bill Snyder: Rain totals at O’Hare this summer.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}The Lincoln Square Cat Tour happening this Saturday.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Jack Heinrich’s Sports Report: Cubs make statement.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Click for more
Nick Offerman, actor, comedian, carpenter and writer, joins John Landecker to preview Iceboy!, a new musical 40,000 years in the making, now running at Goodman Theatre. Nick talks about performing alongside his wife, Megan Mullally, and coming back to the stage after a career on screen.
Plus, Bradley Whitford drops by for a surprise visit, and Nick previews his performance at the Remova Theatre on July 13.
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Eli Berk, sports producer and anchor, joins Wendy Snyder for the latest installment of Two Truths and Eli. Wendy has to figure out which news story is the fake one written by Eli.
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Jack Heinrich, sports producer, reporter, anchor, and producer of the John Landecker show, joins John Landecker to dive into what’s on Jack’s sports-filled brain for that day!
Today, Jack reports on:
- Red Sox come into Rate Field and sweep White Sox, Munetaka Murakami is expected back Friday
- Cubs drop tough series finale in Baltimore
- World Cup Quarterfinals start
- Weekend sports viewing guide
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8501375/8501375_2026-07-10-021315.64kmono.mp3Recent PostsJohn LandeckerTwo Truths and Eli: Who ordered the bear?.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Jack Heinrich’s Sports Report: PCA turning into MVPETE.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Bill Snyder: Rain totals at O’Hare this summer.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}The Lincoln Square Cat Tour happening this Saturday.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Jack Heinrich’s Sports Report: Cubs make statement.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Click for more
WGN-TV weather producer Bill Snyder joins John Landecker to talk about how much rainfall we’ve gotten with all the rain and storms. Then, Bill warns about another heat wave coming to the United States. And to wrap up, Bill gives the weekend forecast!
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8501373/8501373_2026-07-10-023013.64kmono.mp3More coverageWeatherSaharan dust cloud as big as the US is impacting summer.cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Bill Snyder: Rain totals at O’Hare this summer.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Unusually intense haboob dust storms strike Phoenix twice this week.cls-4{fill:#000;}This summer isn’t breaking heat records — yet. Wait until El Nino kicks in, scientists say.cls-4{fill:#000;}Demetrius Ivory: Reviewing the July storms.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Click for moreRecent PostsJohn LandeckerTwo Truths and Eli: Who ordered the bear?.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Jack Heinrich’s Sports Report: PCA turning into MVPETE.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Bill Snyder: Rain totals at O’Hare this summer.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}The Lincoln Square Cat Tour happening this Saturday.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Jack Heinrich’s Sports Report: Cubs make statement.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Click for more
Tom Appel, Publisher of Consumer Guide Automotive and host of the Consumer Guide Car Stuff podcast, joins John Landecker to discuss Ferrari 12Cilindri Manuale, adding a fake stick shift and clutch to their car, Porsche news, and more.
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8501374/8501374_2026-07-10-025414.64kmono.mp3Recent PostsJohn LandeckerTwo Truths and Eli: Who ordered the bear?.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Jack Heinrich’s Sports Report: PCA turning into MVPETE.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Bill Snyder: Rain totals at O’Hare this summer.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}The Lincoln Square Cat Tour happening this Saturday.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Jack Heinrich’s Sports Report: Cubs make statement.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Click for more
Chief TV Critic for the Hollywood Reporter Daniel Fienberg joins John Landecker to discuss the nominees for the upcoming Emmy Awards. Listen below as John and Daniel break down the different nominees for this year’s categories.
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8499095/8499095_2026-07-09-020035.64kmono.mp3‘The Pitt’ leads Emmy nominations with 25, and comedy ‘Hacks’ earns 24Recent PostsJohn LandeckerTwo Truths and Eli: Who ordered the bear?.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Jack Heinrich’s Sports Report: PCA turning into MVPETE.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Bill Snyder: Rain totals at O’Hare this summer.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}The Lincoln Square Cat Tour happening this Saturday.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Jack Heinrich’s Sports Report: Cubs make statement.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Click for more
Jack Heinrich, sports producer, reporter, anchor, and producer of the John Landecker show, joins John Landecker to dive into what’s on Jack’s sports-filled brain for that day!
Today, Jack reports on:
- Connor Bedard to miss four months after shoulder surgery
- Red Hot Cubs win again in Baltimore
- White Sox Struggle against Red Sox
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Kori Rumore, a journalist at The Chicago Tribune, joins John Landecker on the program to share what is going on this week in the Vintage Chicago Tribune!
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Deb Ognar, Registered Dietitian and Board Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics (CSSD) with more than 20 years of experience in corporate wellness, sports nutrition, and the fitness industry, joins John Landecker to talk about how to boost your energy throughout the day by building a balanced plate and the importance of hydration.
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Lori Alan, actress and voice of Bonnie’s Mom in Toy Story 5, joins John Landecker to talk about her role in Toy Story, how she gets ready for her many different roles, her journey to becoming an actress/voice actress/writer/producer, and more!
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8494429/8494429_2026-07-07-021429.64kmono.mp3Recent PostsJohn LandeckerTwo Truths and Eli: Who ordered the bear?.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Jack Heinrich’s Sports Report: PCA turning into MVPETE.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Bill Snyder: Rain totals at O’Hare this summer.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}The Lincoln Square Cat Tour happening this Saturday.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Jack Heinrich’s Sports Report: Cubs make statement.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Click for more
Jack Heinrich, sports producer, reporter, anchor, and producer of the John Landecker show, joins John Landecker to dive into what’s on Jack’s sports-filled brain for that day!
Today, Jack reports on:
- US Men’s National Team’s World Cup ends in the Round of 16
- Cubs OF Pete Crow-Armstrong and White Sox 3B Miguel Vargas make the All-Star Game as reserves
- Caleb Williams sends the Pope a gift
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Listen below as your host John Landecker and segment co-host, Operations Manager Ashley Bihun, battle out which beverage is better: Iced tea (John) vs. lemonade (Ashley).
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8494430/8494430_2026-07-07-025030.64kmono.mp3John Landecker Food FightRecent PostsJohn LandeckerTwo Truths and Eli: Who ordered the bear?.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Jack Heinrich’s Sports Report: PCA turning into MVPETE.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Bill Snyder: Rain totals at O’Hare this summer.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}The Lincoln Square Cat Tour happening this Saturday.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Jack Heinrich’s Sports Report: Cubs make statement.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Click for more
Jon Hansen, host of Your Money Matters and Let’s Get Legal and host and executive producer of the Block Club Chicago Podcast, joins John Landecker on the program for some good news all across Chicago for another segment of Extremely Landecker News. We have a Chicago Bar Sky Ride Tap to check out and more!
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8494161/8494161_2026-07-06-231701.64kmono.mp3Recent PostsJohn LandeckerTwo Truths and Eli: Who ordered the bear?.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Jack Heinrich’s Sports Report: PCA turning into MVPETE.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Bill Snyder: Rain totals at O’Hare this summer.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}The Lincoln Square Cat Tour happening this Saturday.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Jack Heinrich’s Sports Report: Cubs make statement.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Click for more
Magician Michael Carbonaro joins John Landecker to talk about his Wonderboy Tour and his stop at the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts in Skokie on July 18th! Michael shares what people can expect from his shows, his path to becoming a magician, and more. For more information visit michaelcarbonaro.com/.
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8490275/8490275_2026-07-03-020415.64kmono.mp3Recent PostsJohn LandeckerTwo Truths and Eli: Who ordered the bear?.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Jack Heinrich’s Sports Report: PCA turning into MVPETE.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Bill Snyder: Rain totals at O’Hare this summer.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}The Lincoln Square Cat Tour happening this Saturday.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Jack Heinrich’s Sports Report: Cubs make statement.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Click for more
Danielle Snare, mom of a child cancer survivor and race director, joins John Landecker to talk about the 10th annual Stan’s Donut Race to help raise funds for Cal’s Angels, a pediatric cancer foundation. Danielle also shares her story as a mom of a pediatric cancer survivor. The race is on July 18th, and to learn more, visit donut5k.com.
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8490278/8490278_2026-07-03-022518.64kmono.mp3Recent PostsJohn LandeckerTwo Truths and Eli: Who ordered the bear?.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Jack Heinrich’s Sports Report: PCA turning into MVPETE.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Bill Snyder: Rain totals at O’Hare this summer.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}The Lincoln Square Cat Tour happening this Saturday.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Jack Heinrich’s Sports Report: Cubs make statement.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Click for more
Jack Heinrich, sports producer, reporter, anchor, and producer of the John Landecker show, joins John Landecker to dive into what’s on Jack’s sports-filled brain for that day!
Today, Jack reports on:
- US Men’s National Team moves on to the Round of 16
- White Sox drop series opener in Cleveland
- Pete Crow-Armstrong and Dansby Swanson are red hot
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8490280/8490280_2026-07-03-025120.64kmono.mp32026 FIFA World CupRecent PostsJohn LandeckerTwo Truths and Eli: Who ordered the bear?.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Jack Heinrich’s Sports Report: PCA turning into MVPETE.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Bill Snyder: Rain totals at O’Hare this summer.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}The Lincoln Square Cat Tour happening this Saturday.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Jack Heinrich’s Sports Report: Cubs make statement.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Click for more
Herb Weisbaum, The ConsumerMan and Contributing Editor at Checkbook.org, joins John Landecker to play fact or fiction about gas. Then Herb shares tips on how to save money on gas.
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8490277/8490277_2026-07-03-024917.64kmono.mp3Chicago gas pricesRecent PostsJohn LandeckerTwo Truths and Eli: Who ordered the bear?.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Jack Heinrich’s Sports Report: PCA turning into MVPETE.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Bill Snyder: Rain totals at O’Hare this summer.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}The Lincoln Square Cat Tour happening this Saturday.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Jack Heinrich’s Sports Report: Cubs make statement.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Click for more
WGN-TV weather producer Bill Snyder joins John Landecker to talk about the heat wave we have been in and when it could end. Bill then shares that the East Coast is even hotter and gives the weekend 4th of July forecast!
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8490276/8490276_2026-07-03-022616.64kmono.mp3More coverageWeatherSaharan dust cloud as big as the US is impacting summer.cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Bill Snyder: Rain totals at O’Hare this summer.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Unusually intense haboob dust storms strike Phoenix twice this week.cls-4{fill:#000;}This summer isn’t breaking heat records — yet. Wait until El Nino kicks in, scientists say.cls-4{fill:#000;}Demetrius Ivory: Reviewing the July storms.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Click for moreRecent PostsJohn LandeckerTwo Truths and Eli: Who ordered the bear?.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Jack Heinrich’s Sports Report: PCA turning into MVPETE.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Bill Snyder: Rain totals at O’Hare this summer.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}The Lincoln Square Cat Tour happening this Saturday.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Jack Heinrich’s Sports Report: Cubs make statement.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Click for more
Charlie Roumeliotis, WGN Radio’s Chicago Blackhawks pre and post-game anchor and host of Blackhawks Live, joins John Landecker to recap the Hawks draft and look ahead to what they might do in free agency.
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8483113/8483113_2026-06-30-023313.64kmono.mp3More coverageChicago BlackhawksKane says Hawks reunion is about winning, not nostalgia.cls-4{fill:#000;}Should Patrick Kane be the next Blackhawks captain?.cls-4{fill:#000;}‘Going to have to staple the roof shut’ when 88 returns.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Patrick Kane is back with the Blackhawks.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Kane returns for the Blackhawks’ 26-27 season.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Click for moreRecent PostsJohn LandeckerTwo Truths and Eli: Who ordered the bear?.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Jack Heinrich’s Sports Report: PCA turning into MVPETE.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Bill Snyder: Rain totals at O’Hare this summer.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}The Lincoln Square Cat Tour happening this Saturday.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Jack Heinrich’s Sports Report: Cubs make statement.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Click for more
Jack Heinrich, sports producer, reporter, anchor, and producer of the John Landecker show, joins John Landecker to dive into what’s on Jack’s sports-filled brain for that day!
Today, Jack reports on:
- Short-handed Cubs get big series win in Milwaukee
- White Sox strong homestand
- World Cup wrap-up
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Carlos Lamadrid, Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island Foundation Chief Advancement Officer, joins John Landecker to talk about the foundation’s work to raise funds to maintain the Statue of Liberty and share history and facts about it!
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8483111/8483111_2026-06-30-023011.64kmono.mp3Recent PostsSpirit of AmericaSpirit of America: Yellowstone National Park.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Will rare ‘July 4th’ quarters be super valuable?.cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Far above the Earth, NASA’s Apollo lunar lander put astronauts on the moon.cls-4{fill:#000;}The Founding Father America almost forgot.cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Women’s stories to be told at new National Mall monument.cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Click for moreRecent PostsJohn LandeckerTwo Truths and Eli: Who ordered the bear?.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Jack Heinrich’s Sports Report: PCA turning into MVPETE.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Bill Snyder: Rain totals at O’Hare this summer.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}The Lincoln Square Cat Tour happening this Saturday.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Jack Heinrich’s Sports Report: Cubs make statement.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Click for more
Listen below as your host John Landecker and segment co-hosts, producer Jack Heinrich, and Operations Manager Ashley Bihun battle out which pie is better: Cherry pie (Jack) vs. apple pie (John) vs. blueberry pie (Ashley).
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8483114/8483114_2026-06-30-025714.64kmono.mp3John Landecker Food FightRecent PostsJohn LandeckerTwo Truths and Eli: Who ordered the bear?.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Jack Heinrich’s Sports Report: PCA turning into MVPETE.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Bill Snyder: Rain totals at O’Hare this summer.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}The Lincoln Square Cat Tour happening this Saturday.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Jack Heinrich’s Sports Report: Cubs make statement.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Click for more
Bob Casey, Joe’s Live General Manager, joins John Landecker to talk about Joe’s Live, located in Rosemont’s Parkway Bank Park, right between Bub City and Zanie’s Comedy Club. Bob talks about Joe’s Live’s performances stages, and why you should stop by this summer. Be sure to follow Joe’s Live on Facebook at @joesliverosemont.
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Michelle Maryk, author of The Found Object Society: A Novel, joins John Landecker to talk about her first novel and her book events happening around Chicago! Michelle’s close friend and John’s daughter, Amy Landecker, calls in to surprise Michelle. Michelle will host a Fireside Author Chat with herself and Allison Buccola tomorrow, June 26th at 7:30 at Partners in Crime located at 4105 N Lincoln Ave. Chicago, IL 60618.
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Jack Heinrich, sports producer, reporter, anchor, and producer of the John Landecker show, joins John Landecker to dive into what’s on Jack’s sports-filled brain for that day!
Today, Jack reports on:
- Amid injuries Cubs make a move for David Peterson before big series against Brewers
- US Men’s National Team wraps up Group play
- Wacky Sports Stories
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Ron Kittle, 1983 AL Rookie of the Year as a member of the Chicago White Sox, joins John Landecker to talk about the 80’s theme broadcast CHSN will put on for Saturday’s White Sox game against the Royals, which will honor the legendary 1983 Sox team known as the “Winning Ugly” squad.
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WGN-TV weather producer Bill Snyder joins John Landecker to recap yet another round of severe storms that hit our area. Then, Bill talks about the cool start to summer and when it might warm up. To wrap up, Bill gives the weekend weather!
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Jack Heinrich, sports producer, reporter, anchor, and producer of the John Landecker show, joins John Landecker to dive into what’s on Jack’s sports-filled brain for that day!
Today, Jack reports on:
- Blackhawks blockbuster trade for defenseman Bowen Byram
- Bulls draft Caleb Wilson and Dailyn Swain in the 1st round
- White Sox exit series with Guardians in tie for 1st place
- Cubs offense finding their way in New York
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Dr. Evelyn Kelly and Natalie Kelly, a mother-daughter travel expert team, join John Landecker on the show to talk about their travels as the duo has visited 90 countries, all 50 states, and seven
Continents. They share their favorite spots they have seen along the way and talk about Evelyn’s goal is to visit 100 countries before she turns 100.
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Rebecca Fyffe, Director of Research at Landmark Pest Management, joins John Landecker to talk about how to stay safe from mosquito bites and warns about the danger you can encounter from a bite.
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Gary Cole, renowned actor and one of the stars of the Steppenwolf Theatre‘s production of Catch as Catch Can, joins John Landecker to share details surrounding this massive “high-wire act” production, directed by Amy Morton, where three actors play six roles, crossing generations and genders without real costume changes. Listen in while Gary talks about his return to the Chicago stage after 25 years, his connection to Chicago and the Steppenwolf, some of his most iconic roles, and more. To learn more about Catch as Catch Can or get your tickets, go to steppenwolf.org/tickets.
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John Lodge of the iconic British rock band The Moody Blues has died at age 82. Here are two recent conversations from our archives:
John Landecker – February 24, 2025
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7755471/John_Lodge_2-24-25_2025-10-10-160211.64kmono.mp3Antenna TV’s Nostalgia Stories podcast
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/5362048/John_Lodge_2024-07-22-164148.64kmono.mp3John Lodge, singer and bassist of Moody Blues during classic era, dies at 82Recent PostsJohn LandeckerRemembering John Lodge of the Moody Blues.cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Rich Lenkov on Mark Sanchez stabbing, Amazon Prime.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Bill Snyder: Fall weather finally arrives.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Paul’s Picks: Week 6 NFL picks.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Paul Lisnek with ICE updates.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Click for moreRecent PostsAntenna TV Nostalgia StoriesNostalgia Stories: Big Daddy Kane.cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Nostalgia Stories: Kathy Garver.cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Nostalgia Stories: DJ Jazzy Jeff.cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Nostalgia Stories: Willie Tyler & Lester.cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Nostalgia Stories: Nick Fortuna.cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Click for moreRecent PostsWGN Radio ArchivesRemembering John Lodge of the Moody Blues.cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Remembering Loyola’s Sister Jean.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Remembering Jane Goodall.cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Archives: Dean Richards talking with Robert Redford.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}From the archives: Dave Plier talks with Bobby Hart.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Click for more
Attorney Rich Lenkov, Capital Member, Downey & Lenkov, and co-host of “Legal Face-Off” on wgnradio.com, joins John Landecker to talk about the latest legal entertainment news, including the latest on Mark Sanchez and the Amazon Prime settlement.
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WGN-TV weather producer Bill Snyder joins John Landecker to talk about this week’s drop in temperature and the recent needed rainfall. Bill also talks about parts of the area being under a frost advisory and gives a weekend forecast!
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Paul Pabst, WGN Radio Sports Correspondent and one of the Executive Producers for the
Dan Patrick Show, joins John Landecker for Week 6 of the John Landecker Pick ‘Em Pool!
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Paul Lisnek, WGN-TV political reporter, joins John Landecker to provide updates on ICE agents in Chicago and the further political ramifications on the cities that President Trump is sending forces to.
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Professor Kevin Sofen, an instructor in DePaul’s Department of Management & Entrepreneurship and Wicker Park’s “Dog Poop Guy,” joins John Landecker to talk about his efforts to help keep his Chicago neighborhood free of pet waste. For more information, visit the Scoop the Poop Instagram page.
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Food Fight is back, and this week we tackle another excellent food debate. Listen below as your host John Landecker takes deviled eggs. Segment co-host Lisa Dent takes a hard-boiled egg.
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Rod Pyle, Editor in Chief of Ad Astra magazine, joins John Landecker to dive deep into sci-fi movies First Men in the Moon (1964) and Iron Sky (2012).
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WGN-TV weather producer Bill Snyder joins John Landecker to talk about the continuing high temperatures into October. Bill also talks about when an eventual drop off could happen and gives a weekend forecast!
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Michael Gillis, the Director of Communications for Metra Commuter Rail, joins John Landecker to talk about Metra’s decision to install a Cafe Car on several lines this fall. This trial run will allow commuters to buy drinks and snacks on board, instead of waiting in line at the platform, and could be a mainstay if it attracts new riders.
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Author and registered dietician nutritionist Vicki Shanta Retelny joins John Landecker to kick off October by discussing the various uses and health benefits of pumpkin in fall foods. To find more about Vicki, visit Vicki Shanta Retelny.
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Paul Pabst, WGN Radio Sports Correspondent and one of the Executive Producers for the
Dan Patrick Show, joins John Landecker for Week 5 of the John Landecker Pick ‘Em Pool!
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Food Fight is back, and this week we tackle another excellent food debate. Listen below as your host John Landecker takes Cracker Jacks®. Segment co-host Karen Conti takes Garrett CaramelCrisp Popcorn.
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Ronald Curtis Grace, Village Trustee for the Village of Lindenhurst, joins John Landecker to talk about his path to becoming a Lindenhurst resident and share about their great community and location! Then Ronald and John talk about 98.3 – The Life Radio station, where Ronald is a host and producer of the “Ear Candy Emporium” Radio Show.
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WGN-TV weather producer Bill Snyder joins John Landecker to talk about the warm start to fall we have gotten in Chicago. Bill also talks about when we could see fall colors and gives a weekend forecast!
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Paul Pabst, WGN Radio Sports Correspondent and one of the Executive Producers for the
Dan Patrick Show, joins John Landecker to share week 4 picks for the NFL slate!
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Kori Rumore, a journalist at The Chicago Tribune, joins John Landecker on the program to talk about what was going on on this date in history in Chicago!
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Herb Weisbaum, The ConsumerMan and Contributing Editor at Checkbook.org, joins John Landecker to share what is going on with travel regulations for flying and other flying news. Then Herb talks about his struggles trying to come home from London.
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Food Fight is back, and this week we tackle another excellent food debate. Listen below as your host John Landecker takes Wings. Segment co-host David Jennings takes sliders.
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Steve Dale joins John Landecker to talk about his recent podcast with Mayor Brandon Johnson and share what is to come on the upcoming episodes of Booth 46! Then Steve shares the latest pet news.
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WGN-TV weather producer Bill Snyder joins John Landecker to talk about the sunshine we have seen in September and discuss the dry spell we are in. Then, Bill shares the weekend weather report!
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Elle Ullum, Chief Development Officer of the Chicago Furniture Bank, joins John Landecker to discuss the inaugural Great Chicago Bed Race. Taking place Sunday, Sept. 28 at Midwest Coast Brewing, teams of five (four pushers and one rider) will transform bed frames into racers with plenty of prizes on the line. For more information, visit the Chicago Furniture Bank.
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Paul Pabst, WGN Radio Sports Correspondent and one of the Executive Producers for the
Dan Patrick Show, joins John Landecker to share week 3 picks for the NFL slate!
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Whitney Reynolds, host of The Whitney Reynolds Show, is back for another edition of Wednesdays with Whit! Whitney joins your host, John Landecker, on the program to discuss what’s coming up on Season 10 of the Whitney Reynolds Show. This season, Whitney meets with Justin Reynolds of Chicago Fire FC, Ginny and Georgia’s Brianne Howey and Antonia Gentry, Kristen Daughgren and much more!
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WGN-TV weather producer Bill Snyder joins John Landecker to talk about the cool start to September and how the weather has impacted allergies. Then Bill gives this weekend’s forecast for the return of warmer weather.
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Paul Pabst, WGN Radio Sports Correspondent and one of the Executive Producers for the
Dan Patrick Show, joins John Landecker to share week 2 picks for the NFL slate!
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Author and registered dietician nutritionist Dawn Jackson Blatner joins John Landecker to share healthy foods to have at your football watch parties this fall!
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Attorney Rich Lenkov, Capital Member, Downey & Lenkov, and co-host of “Legal Face-Off” on wgnradio.com, joins John Landecker to talk about the latest legal entertainment news, including the Phillies fan home run ball drama and Bill Belichick trademark applications denied.
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Chief TV Critic for the Hollywood Reporter Daniel Fienberg joins John Landecker to give his Emmy predictions to get you set up for this weekend!
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Food Fight is back, and this week we tackle another excellent food debate. Listen below as your host John Landecker takes turf. Segment co-host Dan Levy takes surf. Check out Dan’s podcast, Barguments! Listen below to hear the debate and who won!
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Paul Pabst, WGN Radio Sports Correspondent and one of the Executive Producers for the
Dan Patrick Show, joins Jon Hansen, in for John Landecker, to celebrate football season being back! Then Paul previews the Bears’ season and shares why he is feeling optimistic about the Bears!
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7695760/7695760_2025-09-05-032100.64kmono.mp3More CoverageChicago BearsYour Week 6 Bears at Commanders prediction.cls-4{fill:#000;}Dan Hampton: ‘There’s still a lot to be desired’.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Tyrique Stevenson set to return to Washington.cls-4{fill:#000;}Is the Bears’ move to Arlington Heights a done deal?.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Are the Bears a playoff team?.cls-4{fill:#000;}Click for moreRecent PostsJohn LandeckerRemembering John Lodge of the Moody Blues.cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Rich Lenkov on Mark Sanchez stabbing, Amazon Prime.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Bill Snyder: Fall weather finally arrives.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Paul’s Picks: Week 6 NFL picks.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Paul Lisnek with ICE updates.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Click for more
WGN-TV weather producer Bill Snyder joins Jon Hansen, in for John Landecker, to talk about the interesting weather we saw this summer and break down what happened. Then Bill gives this weekend’s forecast and shares that we may not be done with the heat.
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Closing out meteorological summer, Bill Snyder, longtime WGN-TV weather producer, storm guru, and meteorological master, joins John Landecker to discuss an unusually cool end of August – the last week of which saw temperatures fail to reach 80 degrees for only the sixth time in history. Will Labor Day bring back the 80-degree temps? And, remembering the extreme conditions that spawned the Plainfield tornado, 35 years ago today.
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Celebrating Lake Geneva as Your Hometown with John Landecker is Skip Harless, Managing
Director of Grand Geneva Resort & Spa and Timber Ridge Lodge & Waterpark. Highlights include the origins of the Dan Patch Stables, the Brute golf course, the Wee Nip short golf course opening in spring 2026, and John’s memories of the resort’s private airstrip. Plus, did you know Grand Geneva has an on-site sister resort, the Timber Ridge Lodge & Waterpark? Fun for everyone!
To learn more:
Grand Geneva Resort & Spa – https://www.grandgeneva.com/
Timber Ridge Lodge & Waterpark – https://www.timberridgelodge.com/
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Kori Rumore, a journalist at The Chicago Tribune, joins John Landecker on the program to talk about retired amusement parks throughout the Chicago area and the evolution of “Little Orphan Annie.”
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WGN Radio Sports Correspondent and one of the Executive Producers for the
Dan Patrick Show, Paul Pabst joins John Landecker on the show to preview the NFL
season that lays ahead.
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Jacob Ryan Reno, the Terrible Chicago Artist, joins John Landecker to discuss the monstrosities he creates at the Logan Square Farmers’ Market. For just $5 and 5 “terrible” minutes, you can get your own portrait drawn by Reno, share stories, and get a rather unique piece of art.
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Teresa Murray, consumer watchdog with the U.S. Public Interest Research Group (PIRG), joins John Landecker to talk about the multitude of recalls across stores nationwide featuring products like Hostess, Jeep, Blue Bell Ice Cream, and more.
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Food Fight is back, and this week we tackle another excellent food debate. Listen below as your host John Landecker takes the side of chicken & waffles. Segment co-host Dan Levy takes biscuits & gravy. Check out Dan’s podcast, Barguments! Listen below to hear the debate and who won!
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Paul Lisnek, WGN-TV political reporter, joins John Landecker to explain President Donald Trump’s plan to deploy the National Guard in Chicago to combat crime and the responses from Governor JB Prtizker and Mayor Brandon Johnson.
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7678396/7678396_2025-08-26-021736.64kmono.mp3Pritzker slams Trump’s Chicago threats: ‘We don’t play those games’Federal Law Enforcement in CitiesRecent PostsJohn LandeckerRemembering John Lodge of the Moody Blues.cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Rich Lenkov on Mark Sanchez stabbing, Amazon Prime.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Bill Snyder: Fall weather finally arrives.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Paul’s Picks: Week 6 NFL picks.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Paul Lisnek with ICE updates.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Click for more
WGN-TV weather producer Bill Snyder joins John Landecker to talk about a new show Bill is a part of that will air daily at 7pm on WGN+ called The Forecasters. Then Bill talks about the recent shift in the weather we have seen with rain and cooler temperatures.
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Whitney Reynolds, host of The Whitney Reynolds Show, is back for another edition of Wednesdays with Whit! Whitney joins your host, John Landecker, on the program to discuss back-to-school busyness! Then Whitney talks about the fall season, taping with a live audience, and upcoming events she will be a part of, among other things!
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Attorney Rich Lenkov, Capital Member, Downey & Lenkov, and co-host of “Legal Face-Off” on wgnradio.com, joins John Landecker to discuss a lawsuit alleging airlines sell window seats that are actually windowless, the “Alligator Alcatraz” case, and more.
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Author and registered dietician nutritionist Dawn Jackson Blatner joins John Landecker, to share healthy ways to eat potatoes. Then Dawn shares other health tips!
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Steve Dale, WGN Radio’s pet expert and host of Steve Dale’s Pet World and Steve Dale’s Other World, joins John Landecker to talk about his new podcast, Booth 46.
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Steve Dale, WGN Radio’s pet expert and host of Steve Dale’s Pet World and Steve Dale’s Other World, joins John Landecker to share tips on how to help your dog go to the bathroom in rainy weather. Then Steve shares other pet news.
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Bob Bertog, president of Bertog Landscape Co. in Wheeling and a certified landscape professional with the National Association of Landscape Professionals, joins John Landecker to talk about how, even with the recent rainfall, you need to make sure your lawn and plants are properly watered. Then Bob answers listener questions.
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Food Fight is back, and this week we tackle another excellent food debate. Listen below as your host John Landecker takes the side of blue cheese. Segment co-host Dan Levy takes a ranch. Check out Dan’s podcast, Barguments! Listen below to hear the debate and who won!
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Bob Sirott and John Landecker are back again for round 2 of For Radio Geeks Only! Join Bob and John as they go down memory lane from their time working together back in the day. Ron Riley, legendary WLS disc jockey, and Spike O’Dell, legendary WGN Radio host, also call into the show to share their memories with Bob and John.
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7651503/7651503_2025-08-16-035503.64kmono.mp3For Radio Geeks OnlyRecent PostsBob SirottUnited Center rolls out new menu for sports events.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Bob Dernier: Cubs, Brewers battle for right to play Dodgers.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Avoid ‘gray divorce’ by evolving your relationship.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Homegrown Studio in Pilsen shows off local artists’ talents.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}John Lodge, singer of Moody Blues, dies at 82.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Click for moreRecent PostsJohn LandeckerRemembering John Lodge of the Moody Blues.cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Rich Lenkov on Mark Sanchez stabbing, Amazon Prime.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Bill Snyder: Fall weather finally arrives.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Paul’s Picks: Week 6 NFL picks.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Paul Lisnek with ICE updates.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Click for more
WGN-TV weather producer Bill Snyder joins John Landecker to talk about what a hot August we’ve been having this summer. Bill also warns that the tropics are starting to get active. To wrap up, Bill shares a weekend weather forecast for the Chicago Air and Water Show occurring this weekend.
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7649396/7649396_2025-08-15-014636.64kmono.mp3More coverageWeatherWhat is a nor’easter?.cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Nor’easter without a name to bring ocean flooding and high winds to US East Coast.cls-4{fill:#000;}As Tropical Storm Jerry churns in the Atlantic, Priscilla and a nor’easter threaten US with flooding.cls-4{fill:#000;}La Niña is here. What does it mean for winter?.cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}La Nina is back, but it’s weak and may be brief. Will it still amp up the Atlantic hurricane season?.cls-4{fill:#000;}Click for moreRecent PostsJohn LandeckerRemembering John Lodge of the Moody Blues.cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Rich Lenkov on Mark Sanchez stabbing, Amazon Prime.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Bill Snyder: Fall weather finally arrives.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Paul’s Picks: Week 6 NFL picks.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Paul Lisnek with ICE updates.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Click for more
Peter Greenberg, travel expert and host of Eye on Travel on WGN Radio, joins John Landecker to talk about what digital identity is and the role it could have for traveling in the future.
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Helen Hunt and Paul Reiser, stars of the ’90s sitcom Mad About You (and its recent reboot), join John Landecker to reminisce about the show and talk about Helen and Paul’s upcoming appearances this weekend at Fan Expo in Rosemont. For more information, visit fanexpohq.com/fanexpochicago/.
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Doug McConnell, world-class open-water swimmer and founder of A Long Swim, alongside John Quail, Director of Policy and Conservation at Friends of the Chicago River, join John Landecker to talk about the approval of swimming in the Chicago River for the first time in 98 years and to share the event they are organizing to raise funds for ALS research and youth swimming lessons.
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Teresa Murray, a consumer watchdog with the U.S. Public Interest Research Group (PIRG), joins John Landecker to talk about recalls from DermaRite Industries, Ford Motors, and more.
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7645037/7645037_2025-08-13-020737.64kmono.mp3Recent PostsProduct Recalls and AlertsHealth alert issued for some Blue Apron meals.cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Toyota recalls nearly 400,000 Tundras and Sequoias.cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}USDA warns that Hello Fresh subscription meals may contain listeria-tainted spinach.cls-4{fill:#000;}Hello Fresh meals may contain tainted spinach: USDA.cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Pasta salad sold at 1,860 supermarkets recalled.cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Click for moreRecent PostsJohn LandeckerRemembering John Lodge of the Moody Blues.cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Rich Lenkov on Mark Sanchez stabbing, Amazon Prime.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Bill Snyder: Fall weather finally arrives.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Paul’s Picks: Week 6 NFL picks.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Paul Lisnek with ICE updates.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Click for more
Food Fight is back, and this week we tackle another excellent food debate. Listen below as your host John Landecker takes the side of Twinkies®. Segment co-host Dan Levy takes a Ho Hos®. Check out Dan’s podcast, Barguments! Listen below to hear the debate and who won!
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Paul Lisnek, WGN-TV political reporter, joins John Landecker to explain what the tariffs President Donald Trump put on other countries are and who pays them. Then Paul discusses President Trump’s decision to call in the National Guard to Washington, D.C.
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7642836/7642836_2025-08-12-011136.64kmono.mp3Tariff TurmoilRecent PostsJohn LandeckerRemembering John Lodge of the Moody Blues.cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Rich Lenkov on Mark Sanchez stabbing, Amazon Prime.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Bill Snyder: Fall weather finally arrives.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Paul’s Picks: Week 6 NFL picks.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Paul Lisnek with ICE updates.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Click for more
WGN-TV weather producer Bill Snyder joins John Landecker to talk about how many 90-degree days we have had this year. Then Bill provides an update on the Canadian wildfire situation.
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Kate Higbee, Griffin Museum of Science and Industry’s Senior Director of Brand Engagement and Events, joins John Landecker to talk about MSI’s new escape room coming this month and the theme for this year, The Wandering Alchemist.
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Jen Jolly, tech reporter and founder of Techish.com, joins John Landecker to talk about tech tips for kids as they go back to school and how to manage screen time.
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Rod Pyle, Editor in Chief of Ad Astra magazine, joins John Landecker to discuss NASA saying that the United States should build a nuclear reactor on the moon.
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Rick Kogan, Chicago Tribune columnist and host of After Hours with Rick Kogan, 5p-7p Sundays on WGN Radio, joins John Landecker to talk about the life of Tom Lehrer.
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Dr. Ian Grant, a behavioral neurologist at Northwestern Medicine, joins John Landecker to talk about whether diabetes drugs like Ozempic can lower the risk of developing dementia or Alzheimer’s disease and why more studies will tell us more.
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Food Fight is back, and this week we tackle another excellent food debate. Listen below as your host John Landecker takes the side of Cherry Slurpee. Segment co-host Dan Levy takes a Frozen Coke. Check out Dan’s podcast, Barguments! Listen below to hear the debate and who won!
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Jack Guldenbecker, Community Development Officer, Village of Minooka, joins John Landecker to discuss Minooka’s great dining options for a night out and their strong community.
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7553457/7553457_2025-08-01-015657.64kmono.mp3Recent PostsYour HometownYour Hometown: Lindenhurst Park District.cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Lindenhurst offers great community and location.cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Your Hometown: The attraction and charm of Lindenhurst.cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Your Hometown: Lake Villa District Library.cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Stock breather, economic strength, car owner costs.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Click for moreRecent PostsJohn LandeckerRemembering John Lodge of the Moody Blues.cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Rich Lenkov on Mark Sanchez stabbing, Amazon Prime.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Bill Snyder: Fall weather finally arrives.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Paul’s Picks: Week 6 NFL picks.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Paul Lisnek with ICE updates.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Click for more
WGN-TV weather producer Bill Snyder joins John Landecker to talk about the poor air quality we have today and when the air might get better. To wrap up, Bill shares a weekend weather forecast for Lollapalooza.
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7553459/7553459_2025-08-01-012359.64kmono.mp3Air quality mapMore coverageWeatherWhat is a nor’easter?.cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Nor’easter without a name to bring ocean flooding and high winds to US East Coast.cls-4{fill:#000;}As Tropical Storm Jerry churns in the Atlantic, Priscilla and a nor’easter threaten US with flooding.cls-4{fill:#000;}La Niña is here. What does it mean for winter?.cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}La Nina is back, but it’s weak and may be brief. Will it still amp up the Atlantic hurricane season?.cls-4{fill:#000;}Click for moreRecent PostsJohn LandeckerRemembering John Lodge of the Moody Blues.cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Rich Lenkov on Mark Sanchez stabbing, Amazon Prime.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Bill Snyder: Fall weather finally arrives.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Paul’s Picks: Week 6 NFL picks.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Paul Lisnek with ICE updates.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Click for more
Rod Pyle, editor-in-chief of Ad Astra Magazine, joins John Landecker on the program to discuss Star Wars vs Star Trek.
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Kori Rumore, a journalist at The Chicago Tribune, joins John Landecker on the program to talk about what people used to do in Chicago during summer back in the day. Then Kori shares other stories from the archives!
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Food Fight is back, and this week we tackle another excellent food debate. Listen below as your host John Landecker takes the side of green beans. Segment co-host Dan Levy takes broccoli. Check out Dan’s podcast, Barguments! Listen below to hear the debate and who won!
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Herb Weisbaum, The ConsumerMan and Contributing Editor at Checkbook.org, joins John Landecker to share what you need know to about electric vehicle (EV) tax credits before they go away on September 30th. Then Herb shares other tips you need to know.
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Janelle Iaccino, A.K.A. The Bug Lady, Rose Pest Solutions’ Marketing Director, joins John Landecker to discuss the recent rise of fireflies in big cities.
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WGN-TV weather producer Bill Snyder joins John Landecker to talk about the storms we saw Thursday and if there are any more on the way. Then Bill talks about the humidity and explains what corn sweat is and how it affects humidity.
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Iridian Fierro, our wrestling insider and co-host of WrestFriends Podcast, joins John Landecker to discuss the life and legacy of Hulk Hogan, who passed away today at the age of 71.
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Erin Molek, Development Manager of Ogden Avenue Supportive Housing, and Sandburg High School students Jack Canellis, Matthew Miller, and Braydon Guffad join John Landecker to talk about their idea to run from Wrigley Field to Rate Field this Saturday to raise funds for a nonprofit BEDS Plus, which is fighting homelessness in our communities. For more information on how to donate and vote for which jersey they wear, visit beds-plus.org/crosstown-classic-run-for-a-cause/.
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Whitney Reynolds, host of The Whitney Reynolds Show, is back for another edition of Wednesdays with Whit! Whitney joins your host, John Landecker, on the program to discuss new video boards in her studio for the upcoming season and discuss what is coming to the Whitney Reynolds Show this October!
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Steve Dale, WGN Radio’s pet expert and host of Steve Dale’s Pet World and Steve Dale’s Other World, joins John Landecker to talk about how to keep your dog cool and safe during this heat wave.
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Steve Dale joins John Landecker to discuss recent plays he has seen and highly recommends around Chicago!
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Bob Bertog, president of Bertog Landscape Co. in Wheeling and a certified landscape professional with the National Association of Landscape Professionals, joins John Landecker to talk about how to prepare your lawn for the heat that is coming and maintenance for it. Then Bob answers listener questions.
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Attorney Rich Lenkov, Capital Member, Downey & Lenkov, and co-host of “Legal Face-Off” on wgnradio.com, joins John Landecker to discuss whether or not there are any legal implications from the Coldplay kiss cam incident.
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Food Fight is back, and this week we tackle another excellent food debate. Listen below as your host John Landecker takes the side Reese’s Pieces. Segment co-host Dan Levy takes the M&M’s. Check out Dan’s podcast, Barguments! Listen below to hear the debate and who won!
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Attorney Rich Lenkov, Capital Member, Downey & Lenkov, and co-host of “Legal Face-Off” on wgnradio.com, joins John Landecker to discuss Superman being in the legal news and shares other legal news.
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Chief TV Critic for the Hollywood Reporter Daniel Fienberg joins John Landecker to break down the Emmy Award nominees that were announced today.
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Food Fight is back, and this week we tackle another excellent food debate. Listen below as your host John Landecker takes a S’more. Segment co-host Dan Levy takes the Rice Krispies Treats. Check out Dan’s podcast, Barguments! Listen below to hear the debate and who won!
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Bob Sirott joins John Landecker to take a walk down memory lane and share radio stories from the 1970s. Bob and John team up for a special hour of 1970s nostalgia, sharing their favorite stories from back in the day, and answering listener questions!
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WGN-TV weather producer Bill Snyder joins John Landecker to discuss the storms coming into Chicagoland tonight and this weekend. Then Bill talks about the continued heat we have seen and more.
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7515669/7515669_2025-07-11-025309.64kmono.mp3More coverageWeatherWhat is a nor’easter?.cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Nor’easter without a name to bring ocean flooding and high winds to US East Coast.cls-4{fill:#000;}As Tropical Storm Jerry churns in the Atlantic, Priscilla and a nor’easter threaten US with flooding.cls-4{fill:#000;}La Niña is here. What does it mean for winter?.cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}La Nina is back, but it’s weak and may be brief. Will it still amp up the Atlantic hurricane season?.cls-4{fill:#000;}Click for moreRecent PostsJohn LandeckerRemembering John Lodge of the Moody Blues.cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Rich Lenkov on Mark Sanchez stabbing, Amazon Prime.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Bill Snyder: Fall weather finally arrives.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Paul’s Picks: Week 6 NFL picks.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Paul Lisnek with ICE updates.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Click for more
Paul Lisnek, WGN-TV political reporter, joins John Landecker to break down the newly passed ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’. Paul explains the provisions of the bill that will expire in three years and comments on the impact it will have on Medicaid and many other things.
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Kori Rumore, a journalist at The Chicago Tribune, joins John Landecker to talk about Abraham Lincoln’s angry letter directed at the Chicago Tribune and why he was so upset. Kori also chats with John about the first Dairy Queen founded in Joliet and how the famous ice cream restaurant got its name.
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Tom Appel, Publisher of Consumer Guide Automotive and host of the Consumer Guide Car Stuff podcast, joins John Landecker to discuss AI in the auto industry and how AI will save consumers a trip to the dealership.
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Your host, the legendary John Landecker, is joined by Herb Weisbaum, The ConsumerMan, an Emmy-award-winning broadcaster and one of America’s top consumer experts. He’s been protecting us for more than 40 years, having covered the consumer beat for CBS News, NBC News, and The TODAY Show, among others.
He is currently a Contributing Editor at Checkbook.org, a nonprofit organization that helps consumers get good service and low prices. He also hosts their Consumerpedia podcast.
Together they discuss the astronomical cost of prescription drug prices, why they are so high, and ways to save money on your medicine!
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WGN TV Weather Producer Bill Snyder joins John Landecker on the show to talk about the powerful Hurricane Helene by giving us some perspective on the power of the storm, also the recent weather in Chicago and what we have to look forward to coming up over the weekend.
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/6636122/6636122_2024-09-27-000722.64kmono.mp3More Hurricane Helene coverageMore coverageWeatherHelene makes landfall in northwestern Florida as a Category 4 hurricane.cls-4{fill:#000;}Floridians who didn’t evacuate told to write info on leg.cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Bill Snyder’s Hurricane and Weekend Weather Update.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}More deadly than wind, storm surge from Hurricane Helene could be devastating.cls-4{fill:#000;}Hurricane Helene barrels toward Florida.cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Click for moreRecent PostsJohn LandeckerWhat you can do to save money on prescription drugs.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Bill Snyder’s Hurricane and Weekend Weather Update.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Your Hometown: Jen’s Art, Gifts, & Books.cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}The John Landecker FoodClick: Lobster vs. crab.cls-4{fill:#000;}Food Fight: Artichokes vs. avocado.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Click for more
On this Your Hometown focusing on Roselle, John is joined by Jennifer Fisher, owner of Jen’s Art, Gifts, & Books, a local business that has more than just books. Listen below as Jen talks about owning a bookstore and all she has in store for you. Located at 15 Howard Ave, Roselle, IL 60172, stop in and visit Jen!
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Food Fight is back, and this week, we tackle another excellent food debate. Listen below as your host, John Landecker, takes the side of artichokes. Segment cohost Dan Levy takes the avocado. Check out Dan’s podcast, Barguments! Listen below to hear the debate and who won!
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Rod Pyle, Editor in Chief of Ad Astra Magazine, joins John Landecker on the program to tell us about the news on Polaris Dawn update, new space suits that work better than ones designed by NASA, and more! Check out Rod’s podcast This Week in Space for more space news and great interviews!
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WGN TV Weather Producer Bill Snyder joins John Landecker on the show to talk about the end of this little heat wave, his analysis of the current dry spell we are going through, and as always the weekend weather analysis. Will we get some rain? Listen below and find out!
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Marnie Shure from Food and Wine joins host John Landecker on the program to discuss Shaq’s latest business venture, Shaq’s Shaq-A-Licious XL Gummies, partnered with Hershey’s. Later on, hear about AI Taco Bell drive thru’s, and McDonald’s memorabilia.
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John Landecker is joined by David Hochberg and the host of Home Sweet Home Chicago to help us understand the process of buying the home of the legendary Michael Jordan, Listen below to hear David talk about the mortgage process, qualifying, and everything else.
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Mark Virkler, Owner and Director of Vito’s Vault, a new speakeasy in Chicago that offers a variety of entertainment and food options. Listen below to hear Mark talk about the process of getting Vito’s Vault open, when the shows are, and more! Vito’s Vault is located at 5901 W Lawrence Ave
Chicago, IL 60630. Visit vitosvault.com for more information.
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Steve Dale, WGN Radio host and advocate for our four-legged friends, joins John Landecker on the show to break down the top 15 cats that people own. Later on, hear about how elephants have names for each other and the unique way they communicate.
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John Landecker is joined by the hilarious Leila Brillson, the CMO and Social Leader for the satirical online newspaper The Onion, to talk about the latest and most exciting news. The Onion is going to be in print again! If you want to learn more, listen below, and if you wish to subscribe visit membership.theonion.com
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Food Fight is back, and this week, we tackle another excellent food debate. Listen below as your host, John Landecker, takes the side of the cookies and cream. Segment cohost Dan Levy takes the cookie dough. Check out Dan’s podcast, Barguments! Listen below to hear the debate and who won!
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Craig Glenday, Editor in Chief of the Guinness Book of World Records, joins John Landecker on the program to discuss the history of the Guinness Book of World Records from a pamphlet to the book it is today with records of all variety. Grab a copy of the book available now in stores and online.
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John Landecker is joined by local author Josh Noel to promote his latest book, Malort: The Redemption of a Revered and Reviled Spirit, and to break down what exactly is Malort, the social opinions of Malort, the history of the spirit, which originates from Sweden and survived prohibition.
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/6418873/6418873_2024-09-13-010013.64kmono.mp3Unpacking the mystery of Malört — and why it’s the liquor Chicago loves to hateRecent PostsJohn LandeckerWhat you can do to save money on prescription drugs.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Bill Snyder’s Hurricane and Weekend Weather Update.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Your Hometown: Jen’s Art, Gifts, & Books.cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}The John Landecker FoodClick: Lobster vs. crab.cls-4{fill:#000;}Food Fight: Artichokes vs. avocado.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Click for more
WGN-TV Weather Producer Bill Snyder joins John Landecker on the show to update us on Hurricane Francine, weather across the country, and Chicago’s weather patterns, which look like we are staying in the warmer range after four straight days in the 80s.
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/6418762/6418762_2024-09-13-014002.64kmono.mp3More coverageWeatherHelene makes landfall in northwestern Florida as a Category 4 hurricane.cls-4{fill:#000;}Floridians who didn’t evacuate told to write info on leg.cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Bill Snyder’s Hurricane and Weekend Weather Update.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}More deadly than wind, storm surge from Hurricane Helene could be devastating.cls-4{fill:#000;}Hurricane Helene barrels toward Florida.cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Click for moreRecent PostsJohn LandeckerWhat you can do to save money on prescription drugs.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Bill Snyder’s Hurricane and Weekend Weather Update.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Your Hometown: Jen’s Art, Gifts, & Books.cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}The John Landecker FoodClick: Lobster vs. crab.cls-4{fill:#000;}Food Fight: Artichokes vs. avocado.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Click for more
WGN Radio’s John Landecker welcomes The Bacon Brothers, the musical duo featuring actor/musician Kevin Bacon and Emmy-winning composer Michael Bacon, to talk about their tour and their latest album, The Ballad of the Brothers. Listen in while the brothers discuss the depths of their music, what inspires the band’s music exploration, how growing up in downtown Philadelphia played a role in their creativity over the years, and more.
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/6410616/6410616_2024-09-11-173316.64kmono.mp3Get your tickets to see The Bacon Brothers at oshows.com. They will be in town on Friday, September, 20th at The Des Plaines Theatre and again on Saturday, September 21st at the Arcada Theatre. Both shows start at 8pm CT.
Recent PostsJohn LandeckerWhat you can do to save money on prescription drugs.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Bill Snyder’s Hurricane and Weekend Weather Update.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Your Hometown: Jen’s Art, Gifts, & Books.cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}The John Landecker FoodClick: Lobster vs. crab.cls-4{fill:#000;}Food Fight: Artichokes vs. avocado.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Click for more
Food Fight is back, and this week, we tackle another excellent food debate. Listen below as your host, John Landecker, takes the side of the PB&J. Segment cohost Dan Levy takes the BLT. Check out Dan’s podcast, Barguments! Listen below to hear the debate and who won!
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John Landecker is joined by Tribune reporter Kori Rumore to highlight the history of Soldier Field and the numerous noteworthy events that have taken place at the stadium over its 100 year tenure in the city of Chicago.
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/6374153/6374153_2024-09-10-011053.64kmono.mp3Recent PostsJohn LandeckerWhat you can do to save money on prescription drugs.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Bill Snyder’s Hurricane and Weekend Weather Update.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Your Hometown: Jen’s Art, Gifts, & Books.cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}The John Landecker FoodClick: Lobster vs. crab.cls-4{fill:#000;}Food Fight: Artichokes vs. avocado.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Click for more
Jon Hansen, host of Your Money Matters and Let’s Get Legal, as well as a producer and host at Block Club Chicago, joins John Landecker on the program to tell us all about the first-ever Block Club Block Party as well as give us some new Block Club Chicago stories in a segment we are calling Extremely Landecker News. If you want more news on the Block Club Block Party, visit partywithblockclub.org
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/6290309/6290309_2024-09-06-025809.64kmono.mp3Recent PostsJohn LandeckerWhat you can do to save money on prescription drugs.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Bill Snyder’s Hurricane and Weekend Weather Update.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Your Hometown: Jen’s Art, Gifts, & Books.cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}The John Landecker FoodClick: Lobster vs. crab.cls-4{fill:#000;}Food Fight: Artichokes vs. avocado.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Click for more
Your host, the legendary John Landecker, is joined by Herb Weisbaum, The ConsumerMan, an Emmy-award-winning broadcaster and one of America’s top consumer experts. He’s been protecting us for more than 40 years, having covered the consumer beat for CBS News, NBC News, and The TODAY Show, among others.
He is currently a Contributing Editor at Checkbook.org, a nonprofit organization that helps consumers get good service and low prices. He also hosts their Consumerpedia podcast.
Together they discuss some breaking news about the U.S. Department of Transportation launching an inquiry into the rewards programs offered by the four largest domestic airlines: American, Delta, Southwest, and United. After that, he offers tips about getting a gas credit card and the best way to choose which one to apply for. After the break, Herb goes over an FTC lawsuit against CarShield and what that could mean for the customers of CarShield.
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/6289795/6289795_2024-09-06-012935.64kmono.mp3Recent PostsJohn LandeckerWhat you can do to save money on prescription drugs.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Bill Snyder’s Hurricane and Weekend Weather Update.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Your Hometown: Jen’s Art, Gifts, & Books.cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}The John Landecker FoodClick: Lobster vs. crab.cls-4{fill:#000;}Food Fight: Artichokes vs. avocado.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Click for more
WGN-TV weather producer and meteorological master Bill Snyder joins John Landecker on the show to discuss the little surge of heat we had today followed by a coming cold front and a beach hazard statement that will be in effect this weekend. Bill also gives us a preview of the weather for the first Bears game on Sunday at Soldier Field.
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/6287694/6287694_2024-09-06-005134.64kmono.mp3More coverageWeatherHelene makes landfall in northwestern Florida as a Category 4 hurricane.cls-4{fill:#000;}Floridians who didn’t evacuate told to write info on leg.cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Bill Snyder’s Hurricane and Weekend Weather Update.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}More deadly than wind, storm surge from Hurricane Helene could be devastating.cls-4{fill:#000;}Hurricane Helene barrels toward Florida.cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Click for moreRecent PostsJohn LandeckerWhat you can do to save money on prescription drugs.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Bill Snyder’s Hurricane and Weekend Weather Update.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Your Hometown: Jen’s Art, Gifts, & Books.cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}The John Landecker FoodClick: Lobster vs. crab.cls-4{fill:#000;}Food Fight: Artichokes vs. avocado.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Click for more
Danny Hutton, founding member of Three Dog Night, joins John Landecker on the program to talk about the upcoming show, founding the band, some interesting stories, and the illustrious career of Danny Hutton. Be sure to get your tickets to the show next week. You will not want to miss it.
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/6262516/6262516_2024-09-05-021316.64kmono.mp3Recent PostsJohn LandeckerWhat you can do to save money on prescription drugs.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Bill Snyder’s Hurricane and Weekend Weather Update.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Your Hometown: Jen’s Art, Gifts, & Books.cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}The John Landecker FoodClick: Lobster vs. crab.cls-4{fill:#000;}Food Fight: Artichokes vs. avocado.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Click for more
Whitney Reynolds, host of the nationally syndicated show The Whitney Reynolds Show on PBS, joins John Landecker to delve into how she got started, how she came to own her work, and what she is doing next. Listen below to hear all about how she got her start and what to expect from her new season on air coming October 21st.
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/6261721/6261721_2024-09-05-013621.64kmono.mp3Recent PostsJohn LandeckerWhat you can do to save money on prescription drugs.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Bill Snyder’s Hurricane and Weekend Weather Update.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Your Hometown: Jen’s Art, Gifts, & Books.cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}The John Landecker FoodClick: Lobster vs. crab.cls-4{fill:#000;}Food Fight: Artichokes vs. avocado.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Click for more
John Landecker is joined by a long-time friend from West Coast radio fame, “Shotgun Tom” Kelly. Listen below as John and Tom go over Tom’s new book and his illustrious career in radio, including a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and being friends with Stevie Wonder, just to name a few.
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/6233761/6233761_2024-09-04-021801.64kmono.mp3Recent PostsJohn LandeckerWhat you can do to save money on prescription drugs.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Bill Snyder’s Hurricane and Weekend Weather Update.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Your Hometown: Jen’s Art, Gifts, & Books.cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}The John Landecker FoodClick: Lobster vs. crab.cls-4{fill:#000;}Food Fight: Artichokes vs. avocado.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Click for more
Food Fight is back, and this week we tackle another excellent food debate. Listen below as your host, John Landecker, takes the side of the Arnold Palmer. Segment cohost Dan Levy is out so Producer Breandan takes the side of the Shirley Temple. Check out Dan’s podcast, Barguments! Listen below to hear the debate and who won!
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/6231311/6231311_2024-09-04-012811.64kmono.mp3Recent PostsJohn LandeckerWhat you can do to save money on prescription drugs.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Bill Snyder’s Hurricane and Weekend Weather Update.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Your Hometown: Jen’s Art, Gifts, & Books.cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}The John Landecker FoodClick: Lobster vs. crab.cls-4{fill:#000;}Food Fight: Artichokes vs. avocado.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Click for more
Chief TV Critic for the Hollywood Reporter Daniel Fienberg joins John Landecker to discuss the nominees for the upcoming Emmy Awards, which air Sunday, September 15. Listen below as John and Daniel break down the different nominees for this year’s categories and hear who Dan thinks might take home some awards.
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/6230151/6230151_2024-09-04-015251.64kmono.mp3Eugene and Dan Levy to host 2024 Emmy AwardsRecent PostsJohn LandeckerWhat you can do to save money on prescription drugs.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Bill Snyder’s Hurricane and Weekend Weather Update.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Your Hometown: Jen’s Art, Gifts, & Books.cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}The John Landecker FoodClick: Lobster vs. crab.cls-4{fill:#000;}Food Fight: Artichokes vs. avocado.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Click for more
WGN-TV Weather Producer Bill Snyder joins John Landecker on the show to discuss the recent heat wave over the last few days and why it was so bad. According to him, the worst of the heat is over for now and we are looking forward to a lovely Labor Day.
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/6114090/6114090_2024-08-30-003930.64kmono.mp3More coverageWeatherStorm Shanshan slowly moves across Japan as officials warn of torrential rains in major cities.cls-4{fill:#000;}Slow tropical storm dumps heavy rain around Tokyo after causing floods in southern Japan.cls-4{fill:#000;}Flash flood rampaged through idyllic canyon of azure waterfalls; search for hiker ends in heartbreak.cls-4{fill:#000;}Bill Snyder breaks down the last week of weather.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}High winds, possibly from a tornado, derail 43 train cars in North Dakota.cls-4{fill:#000;}Click for moreRecent PostsJohn LandeckerBill Snyder breaks down the last week of weather.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Your Hometown Lake Villa: Reflections Restaurant.cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}The FoodClick: Arnold Palmer vs. Shirley Temple.cls-4{fill:#000;}Chicago Bears Wheelchair Football team wins big.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Food Fight: Banana cream pie vs. banana split.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Click for more
Jack Krupka of Reflections in Lake Villa joins John Landecker on the show to discuss how they have thrived in Lake Villa and how they bring you home when you step into their restaurant. Go visit Reflections at 38564 N Edgewood St, Lake Villa, IL 60046, and enjoy feeling at home with Jack and Anna.
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/6114089/6114089_2024-08-30-002229.64kmono.mp3Recent PostsJohn LandeckerBill Snyder breaks down the last week of weather.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Your Hometown Lake Villa: Reflections Restaurant.cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}The FoodClick: Arnold Palmer vs. Shirley Temple.cls-4{fill:#000;}Chicago Bears Wheelchair Football team wins big.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Food Fight: Banana cream pie vs. banana split.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Click for more
Jason Sfire, the GLASA Board President/GLASA Chicago Bears’ football coach and co-captain Dave Michael, join your host John Landecker on the program to shed some light on the Great Lakes Adaptive Sports Association event that took place over August 24-25th. Listen below as Jason and Dave give us a look into this program, what it means to them, how we can support GLASA, and so much more.
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/6035864/6035864_2024-08-28-003804.64kmono.mp3Wheelchair football tournament this weekend in RosemontRecent PostsJohn LandeckerBill Snyder breaks down the last week of weather.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Your Hometown Lake Villa: Reflections Restaurant.cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}The FoodClick: Arnold Palmer vs. Shirley Temple.cls-4{fill:#000;}Chicago Bears Wheelchair Football team wins big.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Food Fight: Banana cream pie vs. banana split.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Click for more
Food Fight is back, and this week, we tackle another excellent food debate. Listen below as your host, John Landecker, takes the side of banana split. Segment cohost Dan Levy takes banana cream pies. Check out Dan’s podcast, Barguments! Listen below to hear the debate and who won!
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/6013151/6013151_2024-08-27-013351.64kmono.mp3Recent PostsJohn LandeckerBill Snyder breaks down the last week of weather.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Your Hometown Lake Villa: Reflections Restaurant.cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}The FoodClick: Arnold Palmer vs. Shirley Temple.cls-4{fill:#000;}Chicago Bears Wheelchair Football team wins big.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Food Fight: Banana cream pie vs. banana split.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Click for more
Rod Pyle, editor-in-chief at Ad Astra Magazine, joins John Landecker on the show to brief us on the updates on the Boeing Starliner’s stranded astronauts and some more upbeat news from SpaceX. Their Polaris Dawn is set to launch on Tuesday or Wednesday, depending on the launch window.
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/6013144/6013144_2024-08-27-015544.64kmono.mp3Recent PostsJohn LandeckerBill Snyder breaks down the last week of weather.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Your Hometown Lake Villa: Reflections Restaurant.cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}The FoodClick: Arnold Palmer vs. Shirley Temple.cls-4{fill:#000;}Chicago Bears Wheelchair Football team wins big.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Food Fight: Banana cream pie vs. banana split.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Click for more
Todd Muench joins John Landecker in the studio to talk about the Antenna TV Nostalgia Stories Podcast. This time, Todd breaks down some of the September segments and some of the exciting interviews they have coming up in the month which include Lawrence Hilton Jacobs, Bobby Moynihan, Dan Butler, Melissa Gilbert, Fee Waybill, and Sinbad.
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/6013115/6013115_2024-08-27-000915.64kmono.mp3Recent PostsAntenna TV Nostalgia StoriesNostalgia Stories: Nick Feldman.cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Nostalgia Stories: Don Felder.cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Nostalgia Stories: Chazz Palminteri.cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Nostalgia Stories: Sam Jones (Flash Gordon).cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Nostalgia Stories: Abdul ‘Duke’ Fakir.cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Click for moreRecent PostsJohn LandeckerBill Snyder breaks down the last week of weather.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Your Hometown Lake Villa: Reflections Restaurant.cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}The FoodClick: Arnold Palmer vs. Shirley Temple.cls-4{fill:#000;}Chicago Bears Wheelchair Football team wins big.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Food Fight: Banana cream pie vs. banana split.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Click for more
Frank Carr, the organizer of YippieFest, joins WGN Radio’s John Landecker to
chat about the unique 3-day theater event taking over the iconic Chopin Theatre on Friday,
August 23rd, 24th and 25th. Listen in while Frank explains what a ‘Yippie’ is, how
YippieFest was created, and what people can expect if they attend this unique 3-day
event. Check it out at yippiefest.com
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/5915511/5915511_2024-08-22-024911.64kmono.mp3Recent PostsJohn LandeckerBill Snyder breaks down the last week of weather.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Your Hometown Lake Villa: Reflections Restaurant.cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}The FoodClick: Arnold Palmer vs. Shirley Temple.cls-4{fill:#000;}Chicago Bears Wheelchair Football team wins big.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Food Fight: Banana cream pie vs. banana split.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Click for more
President of Rainbow Animal Assisted Therapy Carol Schuster joins John Landecker on the show to talk about how their facility provides canines at the convention to help ‘de-stress’ law enforcement during DNC duty. Listen in while Carol explains what Rainbow Animal Assisted Therapy is, what the difference is between a therapy dog and a service dog, why these dogs benefit our friends in blue, and why animal therapy is important for anyone experiencing stress.
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/5915475/5915475_2024-08-22-010215.64kmono.mp3Recent PostsJohn LandeckerBill Snyder breaks down the last week of weather.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Your Hometown Lake Villa: Reflections Restaurant.cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}The FoodClick: Arnold Palmer vs. Shirley Temple.cls-4{fill:#000;}Chicago Bears Wheelchair Football team wins big.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Food Fight: Banana cream pie vs. banana split.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Click for more
WGN TV Weather Producer Bill Snyder joins John Landecker on the show to discuss our chilly mornings over the last week and some 90-degree days ahead. Bill also gives us some statistics about the record heat that continues across portions of Texas. How will that heat impact our weather?
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/5915463/5915463_2024-08-22-000603.64kmono.mp3More coverageWeatherStorm Shanshan slowly moves across Japan as officials warn of torrential rains in major cities.cls-4{fill:#000;}Slow tropical storm dumps heavy rain around Tokyo after causing floods in southern Japan.cls-4{fill:#000;}Flash flood rampaged through idyllic canyon of azure waterfalls; search for hiker ends in heartbreak.cls-4{fill:#000;}Bill Snyder breaks down the last week of weather.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}High winds, possibly from a tornado, derail 43 train cars in North Dakota.cls-4{fill:#000;}Click for more
Stacy Moscatelli, CEO of Original X Productions (OGX), the production company behind Hershey Super Sweet Adventure, joins John Landecker on the show to share details about Chicago’s next big immersive experience opening on Friday, October 4th.
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/5914348/5914348_2024-08-21-035248.64kmono.mp3Recent PostsJohn LandeckerBill Snyder breaks down the last week of weather.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Your Hometown Lake Villa: Reflections Restaurant.cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}The FoodClick: Arnold Palmer vs. Shirley Temple.cls-4{fill:#000;}Chicago Bears Wheelchair Football team wins big.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Food Fight: Banana cream pie vs. banana split.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Click for more
Rachel Sorsel, The Mindful Teacher, joins John Landecker on WGN Radio to teach listeners the new way to sing your ABCs. Listen in while Rachel explains why the song was changed in schools and how it has helped students learn their ABCs properly.
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/5914346/5914346_2024-08-21-032846.64kmono.mp3Recent PostsJohn LandeckerBill Snyder breaks down the last week of weather.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Your Hometown Lake Villa: Reflections Restaurant.cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}The FoodClick: Arnold Palmer vs. Shirley Temple.cls-4{fill:#000;}Chicago Bears Wheelchair Football team wins big.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Food Fight: Banana cream pie vs. banana split.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Click for more
Dan Hampton, NFL Hall of Famer and host of the Hamp and O’B show, joins WGN Radio’s John Landecker to preview the Chicago Bears season and what to expect out of Halas Hall this year. Tune in on September 1st from 4pm-6pm CT to hear Dan, Ed O’Bradovich, and Andy Masur kick off the 2024 season!
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/5913621/5913621_2024-08-20-164521.64kmono.mp3More CoverageChicago BearsHow many passing yards will Caleb Williams have?.cls-4{fill:#000;}What’s new to eat and experience at Soldier Field.cls-5{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}More wins: Bears + Sox combined or the Blackhawks?.cls-4{fill:#000;}Get To Know: D’Andre Swift.cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Is the NFC North the best division in the NFL?.cls-4{fill:#000;}Click for moreRecent PostsJohn LandeckerBill Snyder breaks down the last week of weather.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Your Hometown Lake Villa: Reflections Restaurant.cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}The FoodClick: Arnold Palmer vs. Shirley Temple.cls-4{fill:#000;}Chicago Bears Wheelchair Football team wins big.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Food Fight: Banana cream pie vs. banana split.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Click for more
Dole Food Company spokesperson Bob Ochsner joins John Landecker on the show to celebrate 125 years of Dole Bananas! Listen in while Bob talks about Dole’s latest inductee into their Banana Hall of Fame and what it takes to be inducted. Bob also some recipes in The Ultimate Banana Cookbook. Learn about more ways you can celebrate Dole’s banana-versary by going to dole.com.
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/5913073/5913073_2024-08-20-035213.64kmono.mp3Recent PostsJohn LandeckerBill Snyder breaks down the last week of weather.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Your Hometown Lake Villa: Reflections Restaurant.cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}The FoodClick: Arnold Palmer vs. Shirley Temple.cls-4{fill:#000;}Chicago Bears Wheelchair Football team wins big.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Food Fight: Banana cream pie vs. banana split.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Click for more
David Zucker, Jerry Zucker, and Jim Abrahams, directors of “Airplane!” and authors of “Surely You Can’t Be Serious,” join John Landecker to talk about the creation of the movie, the movie, the book they wrote, and more!
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/5779233/5779233_2024-08-16-022933.64kmono.mp3Recent PostsJohn LandeckerThe John Landecker FoodClick: Soup vs. salad.cls-4{fill:#000;}The creators of ‘Airplane!’ join the show!.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Remembering the first Woodstock Festival.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Weekend Weather Outlook: August temperature check.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}A Preview of Designight 2024.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Click for more
Joel Rosenman, who conceived and co-created the Woodstock Festival in 1969, joins John Landecker to reminisce about the first Woodstock Festival and other memories from it.
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/5777136/5777136_2024-08-16-013636.64kmono.mp3Recent PostsJohn LandeckerThe John Landecker FoodClick: Soup vs. salad.cls-4{fill:#000;}The creators of ‘Airplane!’ join the show!.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Remembering the first Woodstock Festival.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Weekend Weather Outlook: August temperature check.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}A Preview of Designight 2024.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Click for more
Bill Snyder, WGN TV weather producer, joins John Landecker to give us an August temperature check and more!
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/5776191/5776191_2024-08-16-002631.64kmono.mp3More coverageWeatherHurricane Ernesto weakens into tropical storm as it moves away from Bermuda over open waters.cls-4{fill:#000;}Hundreds of miles away, Hurricane Ernesto still affects US beaches with rip currents, house collapse.cls-4{fill:#000;}Hurricane Ernesto lashes Bermuda as wealthy British territory closes down.cls-4{fill:#000;}Evacuation ordered in northern Japan, flights and trains canceled in Tokyo as a typhoon approaches.cls-4{fill:#000;}Ernesto grows into Cat 2 hurricane as it aims for Bermuda, leaving many in Puerto Rico without power.cls-4{fill:#000;}Click for moreRecent PostsJohn LandeckerThe John Landecker FoodClick: Soup vs. salad.cls-4{fill:#000;}The creators of ‘Airplane!’ join the show!.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Remembering the first Woodstock Festival.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Weekend Weather Outlook: August temperature check.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}A Preview of Designight 2024.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Click for more
Jen Masengarb, Executive Director of AIA Chicago, joins John Landecker to preview Designight 2024! For more information visit aiachicago.org/designight2024/.
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/5743367/5743367_2024-08-15-011607.64kmono.mp3Recent PostsJohn LandeckerThe John Landecker FoodClick: Soup vs. salad.cls-4{fill:#000;}The creators of ‘Airplane!’ join the show!.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Remembering the first Woodstock Festival.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Weekend Weather Outlook: August temperature check.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}A Preview of Designight 2024.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Click for more
Edward Hall, Executive Director of Lord Of The Rings The Musical, joins John Landecker to discuss his vision for the show, how he plans to turn this film into a musical, and more! For tickets and more visit chicagoshakes.com/productions/the-lord-of-the-rings.
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/5745546/5745546_2024-08-15-014346.64kmono.mp3Recent PostsJohn LandeckerThe John Landecker FoodClick: Soup vs. salad.cls-4{fill:#000;}The creators of ‘Airplane!’ join the show!.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Remembering the first Woodstock Festival.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Weekend Weather Outlook: August temperature check.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}A Preview of Designight 2024.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Click for more
Kori Rumore, a journalist at The Chicago Tribune, joins John Landecker to talk about the Dave Matthews Band’s infamous bus and Bears players in the Hall of Fame!
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/5746139/5746139_2024-08-15-022239.64kmono.mp3Recent PostsJohn LandeckerThe John Landecker FoodClick: Soup vs. salad.cls-4{fill:#000;}The creators of ‘Airplane!’ join the show!.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Remembering the first Woodstock Festival.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Weekend Weather Outlook: August temperature check.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}A Preview of Designight 2024.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Click for more
Paul Mecurio, Emmy & Peabody Award-winning comedian for his work on “The Daily Show with Jon Stewart” and “The Late Show w/Stephen Colbert”, joins John Landecker to talk about his upcoming show in Chicago!
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/5690197/5690197_2024-08-14-012637.64kmono.mp3Recent PostsJohn LandeckerThe John Landecker FoodClick: Soup vs. salad.cls-4{fill:#000;}The creators of ‘Airplane!’ join the show!.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Remembering the first Woodstock Festival.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Weekend Weather Outlook: August temperature check.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}A Preview of Designight 2024.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Click for more
Kate Mulgrew, known for her starring role on Star Trek: Voyager, joins John Landecker to talk about her career and the upcoming Star Trek Fan Expo coming to Chicago.
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/5692021/5692021_2024-08-14-020521.64kmono.mp3Recent PostsJohn LandeckerThe John Landecker FoodClick: Soup vs. salad.cls-4{fill:#000;}The creators of ‘Airplane!’ join the show!.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Remembering the first Woodstock Festival.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Weekend Weather Outlook: August temperature check.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}A Preview of Designight 2024.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Click for more
Chad Wanless, Head Coach of Hinsdale Little League, joins John Landecker to talk about Hinsdale Little League going to the Little League World Series in Williamsport, PA!
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/5692046/5692046_2024-08-14-024846.64kmono.mp3Hinsdale in the Little League World SeriesRecent PostsJohn LandeckerThe John Landecker FoodClick: Soup vs. salad.cls-4{fill:#000;}The creators of ‘Airplane!’ join the show!.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Remembering the first Woodstock Festival.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Weekend Weather Outlook: August temperature check.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}A Preview of Designight 2024.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Click for more
It’s National Vinyl Record Day! To celebrate, John Landecker invited the owner of Beverly Records, John Dreznes, on the show to talk about all things records. Listen in while Dreznes talks about the shop, his unique way of DJing parties in 2024 and his love for 45s.
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Food Fight is back, and this week we tackle another excellent food debate. Listen below as your host, John Landecker, takes the side of the milkshake and segment co-host Dan Levy takes the smoothie. Check out Dan’s podcast, Barguments! Listen below to hear the debate and who won!
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Bill Simpson, Field Museum Collections Manager of Fossil Vertebrates, joins John Landecker on the show to talk about how Chicago’s beloved ‘SUE’, the Tyrannosaurus rex, was discovered on this day in history, August 12th, in 1990. Listen in while Bill talks about SUE’s discovery, how she ended up at the Field Museum, and her significance.
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Rebecca Fyffe, Director of Research at Landmark Pest Management, joins John Landecker to talk all things bats and rabbits.
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/5675489/5675489_2024-08-09-023729.64kmono.mp3Recent PostsJohn LandeckerThe John Landecker FoodClick: Soup vs. salad.cls-4{fill:#000;}The creators of ‘Airplane!’ join the show!.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Remembering the first Woodstock Festival.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Weekend Weather Outlook: August temperature check.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}A Preview of Designight 2024.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Click for more
Fran Myer, 2018 Pickleball Hall Of Fame Inductee, joins John Landecker to celebrate National Pickleball Day!
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Bill Snyder, WGN TV weather producer, joins John Landecker to talk about our weekend weather here in Chicago, more warm weather still ahead before seasons change, and more!
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/5675376/5675376_2024-08-09-005716.64kmono.mp3More coverageWeatherHurricane Ernesto weakens into tropical storm as it moves away from Bermuda over open waters.cls-4{fill:#000;}Hundreds of miles away, Hurricane Ernesto still affects US beaches with rip currents, house collapse.cls-4{fill:#000;}Hurricane Ernesto lashes Bermuda as wealthy British territory closes down.cls-4{fill:#000;}Evacuation ordered in northern Japan, flights and trains canceled in Tokyo as a typhoon approaches.cls-4{fill:#000;}Ernesto grows into Cat 2 hurricane as it aims for Bermuda, leaving many in Puerto Rico without power.cls-4{fill:#000;}Click for moreRecent PostsJohn LandeckerThe John Landecker FoodClick: Soup vs. salad.cls-4{fill:#000;}The creators of ‘Airplane!’ join the show!.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Remembering the first Woodstock Festival.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Weekend Weather Outlook: August temperature check.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}A Preview of Designight 2024.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Click for more
WGN Radio’s John Landecker is joined by Sean Gunn, actor known for his roles as Kirk Gleason on The WB series Gilmore Girls (2000–2007) and Kraglin Obfonteri in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Listen in while Sean shares his excitement for being a guest at the FanExpo in Rosemont. Also, Sean talks about his lustrous career, what it’s like being a part of the Marvel universe, and more.
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/5634166/5634166_2024-08-08-033506.64kmono.mp3Recent PostsJohn LandeckerThe John Landecker FoodClick: Soup vs. salad.cls-4{fill:#000;}The creators of ‘Airplane!’ join the show!.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Remembering the first Woodstock Festival.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Weekend Weather Outlook: August temperature check.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}A Preview of Designight 2024.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Click for more
Andrew Moyes, Vice President of FanExpo, joins John Landecker on the show
to talk about all things FanExpo which is coming to Rosemont from August 16th-18th.
Listen in while Andrew talks about what people can expect when they attend the expo,
as well as talk about what celebrities will be coming to the Donald E. Stephens
Convention Center next weekend.
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Advocate for our four-legged friends and host at WGN Radio Steve Dale joins John Landecker on the program to discuss his conversation with Dr. Anthony Facui, Purina’s new climate-friendly initiative, and more!
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/5579612/5579612_2024-08-07-020512.64kmono.mp3Recent PostsJohn LandeckerThe John Landecker FoodClick: Soup vs. salad.cls-4{fill:#000;}The creators of ‘Airplane!’ join the show!.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Remembering the first Woodstock Festival.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Weekend Weather Outlook: August temperature check.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}A Preview of Designight 2024.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Click for more
Dr. Victoria Weston, Emergency Medicine Doctor and Director of Northwestern Medicine Immediate Care Centers, joins John Landecker to talk about COVID numbers on the rise and
flu season.
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Will Clinger, WTTW’s Wild Travels host, joins John Landecker to talk about the new season of Wild Travels that is out now on WTTW.
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Lucie Arnaz, actress, singer and daughter of the late great Desi Arnaz and Lucille Ball, joins John Landecker to talk about celebrating Lucille Ball’s heavenly birthday, her tour, and more!
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Ward Miller, Executive Director at Preservation Chicago, joins John Landecker on the show to share details pertaining to the century-old State Street skyscrapers, The Century and Consumers Buildings, that were saved from demolition. Listen in while Ward discusses the history of these buildings, why we are preserving them, the importance of preserving skyscrapers like these, and more.
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/5550554/5550554_2024-08-06-020754.64kmono.mp3Recent PostsJohn LandeckerThe John Landecker FoodClick: Soup vs. salad.cls-4{fill:#000;}The creators of ‘Airplane!’ join the show!.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Remembering the first Woodstock Festival.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Weekend Weather Outlook: August temperature check.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}A Preview of Designight 2024.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Click for more
Food Fight is back, and this week we tackle another excellent food debate. Listen below as your host, John Landecker, takes the side of the English muffins and segment co-host Dan Levy takes bagels. Check out Dan’s podcast, Barguments! Listen below to hear the debate and who won!
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/5550226/5550226_2024-08-06-013926.64kmono.mp3Tune in next week when the guys argue over milkshakes and smoothies.
Recent PostsJohn LandeckerThe John Landecker FoodClick: Soup vs. salad.cls-4{fill:#000;}The creators of ‘Airplane!’ join the show!.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Remembering the first Woodstock Festival.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Weekend Weather Outlook: August temperature check.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}A Preview of Designight 2024.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Click for more
Marnie Shure, a freelance food writer for Food & Wine and Block Club Chicago, joins John Landecker on the program to inform us about a Japanese style 7-11 coming to America, Tipping Rage, Costco Next, and more! Read all of Marnie’s articles in Food & Wine
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/5470013/5470013_2024-08-02-014513.64kmono.mp3Recent PostsJohn LandeckerMarnie Shure and the latest food stories.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Addison Olympian gets medal over 900 days later.cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Weekend Weather Outlook: Lollapalooza Weekend.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}The Rumore Report: Olympic gold medalists from Illinois.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Antenna TV Nostalgia Stories August.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Click for more
Amidst a scandal with the Russian skating team, Addison, Illinois native Alexa Knierim and her skating partner Brandon Frazier will finally get their official medals over 900 days after the Beijing Winter Olympics. Listen to Alexa and John discuss the event, the emotions, the aftermath, and now the road to the podium. Justice may have been delayed but it will finally be delivered.
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/5469569/5469569_2024-08-02-014109.64kmono.mp3From 2022:
Quest for Gold – Beijing 2022 – Episode 12: U.S. Pairs Skaters Alexa Knierim and Brandon Frazier land their Olympic bid despite COVID setbackRecent postsOlympic NewsAlgerian boxer Imane Khelif clinches medal at Paris Olympics after gender outcry.cls-4{fill:#000;}IOC leader says ‘hate speech’ directed at Imane Khelif and Lin Yu-ting at Olympics is unacceptable.cls-4{fill:#000;}Big Macarons? Paris McDonald’s offers items you won’t find in US.cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Simone Biles and Leon Marchand headline memorable moments at the halfway point of the Paris Olympics.cls-4{fill:#000;}Team USA’s Noah Lyles advances in 100 meters.cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Click for moreRecent PostsJohn LandeckerMarnie Shure and the latest food stories.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Addison Olympian gets medal over 900 days later.cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Weekend Weather Outlook: Lollapalooza Weekend.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}The Rumore Report: Olympic gold medalists from Illinois.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Antenna TV Nostalgia Stories August.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Click for more
Bill Snyder, weather producer over at WGN-TV, joins us as he does every week to break down the weather and give us a preview of the weekend coming up. This time, Bill gives us a breakdown of the entire month of July and what to expect in the month of August and during Lollapalooza this weekend!
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/5469213/5469213_2024-08-02-003213.64kmono.mp3More coverageWeatherForecasters expect depression to become Tropical Storm Debby as it nears Florida’s Gulf Coast.cls-4{fill:#000;}Tropical depression expected to strengthen into storm.cls-6{fill:#fff}Heat, erratic winds and possible lightning could complicate the battle against California wildfire.cls-4{fill:#000;}Florida flooding emergency declared as tropical threat draws near.cls-4{fill:#000;}Rain-related disasters have killed more than 250 in a deadly week across Asia.cls-4{fill:#000;}Click for moreRecent PostsJohn LandeckerMarnie Shure and the latest food stories.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Addison Olympian gets medal over 900 days later.cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Weekend Weather Outlook: Lollapalooza Weekend.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}The Rumore Report: Olympic gold medalists from Illinois.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Antenna TV Nostalgia Stories August.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Click for more
Kori Rumore, a journalist at The Chicago Tribune, joins the program to give us a breakdown of all the medalists from the state of Illinois after we hear all about the history of Millennium Park and how we almost didn’t get public use of the lakefront!
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Todd Muench joins John Landecker in the studio to talk about the Antenna TV Nostalgia Stories Podcast. This time, Todd breaks down some of the August segments and some of the exciting interviews they have coming up in the month which include Chazz Palminteri, Sam Jones, Don Felder, and Nick Feldman!
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Your host, the legendary John Landecker, is joined by Herb Weisbaum, The ConsumerMan, an Emmy-award-winning broadcaster and one of America’s top consumer experts. He’s been protecting us for more than 40 years, having covered the consumer beat for CBS News, NBC News, and The TODAY Show, among others.
He is currently a contributing editor at Checkbook.org, a nonprofit organization that helps consumers get good service at low prices. He also hosts their Consumerpedia podcast.
Together, they discuss the new ruling by the Consumer Products and Safety Commission imposed on Amazon, which makes them responsible for the faulty products they sell on their site from all third-party sellers. Listen below to hear more!
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Have you ever wanted to attend a karaoke concert with 5,000 other people? Well, now your dreams can come true! Listen below as John Landecker, Matt Cialeglio, and Bruce Finkleman from Empty Bottle explain how it will work and what to expect. The World’s Largest Karaoke Party takes place Thursday, August 8, from 5 pm to 10 pm at the Salt Shed, 1357 N. Elston Ave. Tickets are free and are available here.
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Food Fight is back, and this week we tackle another excellent food debate. Listen below as your host, John Landecker, takes the side of the ice cream cone. Segment cohost Dan Levy takes ice cream sandwiches. Check out Dan’s podcast, Barguments! Listen below to hear the debate and who won!
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/5418030/5418030_2024-07-30-034930.64kmono.mp3Recent PostsJohn LandeckerMarnie Shure and the latest food stories.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Addison Olympian gets medal over 900 days later.cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Weekend Weather Outlook: Lollapalooza Weekend.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}The Rumore Report: Olympic gold medalists from Illinois.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Antenna TV Nostalgia Stories August.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Click for more
Becca Wood, news and trending reporter for TODAY, joins John Landecker to discuss the controversial moment in the Paris Olympics opening ceremony in which drag queens and dancers lined a long table in an image that some believed resembled Leonardo da Vinci’s “The Last Supper” portrait of Jesus Christ and his 12 apostles. Was this the case, or was it a misunderstanding?
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Your host, the legendary John Landecker, is joined by Herb Weisbaum, The ConsumerMan, an Emmy-award-winning broadcaster and one of America’s top consumer experts. He’s been protecting us for more than 40 years, having covered the consumer beat for CBS News, NBC News, and The TODAY Show, among others.
He is currently a contributing editor at Checkbook.org, a nonprofit organization that helps consumers get good service at low prices. He also hosts their Consumerpedia podcast.
Together they discuss the various loyalty programs for credit card users to cash in on… or can they? Herb gives us a look at the business model that can hurt consumers more than help them!
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/5402095/5402095_2024-07-26-013935.64kmono.mp3Recent PostsJohn LandeckerHerb Weisbaum: Credit card rewards programs under scrutiny.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Bill Snyder’s Weekend Weather Outlook.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Brick and mortar video store survives.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Brookfield Zoo’s new renovation is underway.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}FoodClick: Ice cream cones vs. ice cream sandwiches.cls-4{fill:#000;}Click for more
Monday was the hottest day the Earth has ever seen. That and all the other atmospheric chaos we have seen across the country, who do we turn to in times like these to explain it all? Bill Snyder, WGN TV Weather Producer, joins John Landecker on the show to explain what’s happening in the sky above!
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/5401915/5401915_2024-07-26-004115.64kmono.mp3More coverageWeatherCalifornia’s largest wildfire explodes in size as fires rage across US West.cls-4{fill:#000;}Typhoon Gaemi weakens to a tropical storm as it moves inland carrying rain toward central China.cls-4{fill:#000;}Lightning and a burning car pushed into a gully are blamed for wildfires scorching the West.cls-4{fill:#000;}Bill Snyder’s Weekend Weather Outlook.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Fast-moving wildfire in the Canadian Rockies ravages the picturesque resort town of Jasper.cls-4{fill:#000;}Click for moreRecent PostsJohn LandeckerHerb Weisbaum: Credit card rewards programs under scrutiny.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Bill Snyder’s Weekend Weather Outlook.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Brick and mortar video store survives.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Brookfield Zoo’s new renovation is underway.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}FoodClick: Ice cream cones vs. ice cream sandwiches.cls-4{fill:#000;}Click for more
The John Landecker Show members are very fond of their physical media, and in an effort to help other lovers of physical media, we spoke with Joe Trutin, owner of The Video Strip located at 3307 S Archer Ave, Chicago, IL 60608. Check out the store, one of the last video rental stores in all of Chicago. Go ask Joe for a recommendation, support local business and long live physical media!
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Dr. Michael Adkesson, President & CEO of Brookfield Zoo Chicago, joins John Landecker to discuss Brookfield Zoo Chicago unveiling a $500 million Century Plan to transform its campus, which is already underway! Listen below to hear Dr. Adkesson break down the whole plan for us.
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Food Fight is back, and this week we tackle another excellent food debate. Listen below as your host, John Landecker, takes the side of sweet tea. Segment cohost Dan Levy takes lemonade. Check out Dan’s podcast, Barguments! Listen below to hear the debate and who won!
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John Landecker is joined by Tribune Reporter Kori Rumore, whose newest articles are about some longstanding Chicago traditions and history. The first half, John and Kori talk about her article on The Chicago Air and Water Show and all the tips and tricks she has compiled for us. After the news break, hear about her latest Vintage Chicago Tribune article all about the final days of Public Enemy number 1, John Dillinger. Listen below and then go check out Kori’s articles.
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On the 55th anniversary of the Apollo 11 launch, John Landecker is joined by Editor in Chief of Ad Astra Magazine and a man with his eyes on the stars, Rod Pyle. He walks us through some of the facts and fiction that have come up over the 55 years of celebrating landing on the moon!
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Food Fight is back, and this week we tackle another excellent food debate. Listen below as your host, John Landecker, takes the side of egg salad. Segment cohost Dan Levy takes chicken salad. Check out Dan’s podcast, Barguments! Listen below to hear the debate and who won!
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Daren Dochterman, Movie Concept Artist/Illustrator and Set-Designer who has worked on films such as Star Trek: The Motion Picture, Get Smart, Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole
Christmas, Sleepless in Seattle, and more, joins John Landecker to highlight his part in the Creation Entertainment Sci-Fi Convention, STLV Trek 2 Vegas, in Las Vegas from Aug 1-4. Additionally, the two discuss his new podcast ‘Inglorious Treksperts‘ and what his career as an illustrator and set designer looks like.
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Patrick Bertoletti, American competitive eater and winner of this year’s annual Nathan’s Famous Fourth of July Hot Dog Eating Contest, just set the world record for the most blueberries consumed in 8 minutes this past Saturday (July 13th) in the World Blueberry Eating Contest. He Joins John Landecker to highlight this experience and what life is like as a competitive eater!
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Your host, the legendary John Landecker, is joined by Herb Weisbaum, The ConsumerMan, an Emmy-award-winning broadcaster and one of America’s top consumer experts. He’s been protecting us for more than 40 years, having covered the consumer beat for CBS News, NBC News, and The TODAY Show, among others.
He is currently a Contributing Editor at Checkbook.org, a nonprofit organization that helps consumers get good service and low prices. He also hosts their Consumerpedia podcast.
Together, John and Herb go through the eyewear industry, and some of the information may surprise you! Listen below to hear the breakdown, and visit www.checkbook.org/wgnradio/eyes for their free breakdown of Optometrists in our area! Expires August 15th!
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John Landecker is joined by Tanera Marshall, Associate Professor of Theatre at UIC and a voice and dialect coach for some major television and film productions like The Bear, Chicago Fire, and on! Listen to the interview below to hear all about how she got into coaching as well as teaching actors the very recognizable Chicago accent.
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John Landecker is joined once again by one of the best weather producers ever to produce the weather, Bill Snyder of WGN TV. Bill, as he does every week, comments on the week of weather and gives us a preview of what is to come! Bill breaks down what is happening and why it’s happening!
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Heather Urbaniak, a senior aquarist at the Shedd Aquarium, joins John Landecker on the show to talk about the Shedd Aquarium and Shark Week to help these misunderstood creatures. They are incredible creatures, and so is the work our friends at the Shedd Aquarium do with sharks to better understand and help them!
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Food Fight is back, and this week we tackle another excellent food debate. Listen below as your host, John Landecker, takes the side of potstickers. Segment cohost Dan Levy takes the original pierogi. Check out Dan’s podcast, Barguments! Listen below to hear the debate and who won!
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John Landecker is joined by Steve King and Johnnie Putman. You know and love these WGN Radio hosts, and you’ll get a chance to see them live at the Illinois Rock and Roll Hall of Fame on Route 66, where they will be inducting Chicago legend Suzy Bogguss. Visit Roadtorock.org for more information!
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John Landecker is joined by Josh Eby, the Project Manager for the Chicago Craft Beer Fest, now celebrating it’s 11th year in Chicago! Listen below to Josh and John discuss the event, what attendees can expect from the Beer Fest, and more! Located at Jonquil Park 1001 W. Wrightwood Ave, Chicago, IL, in Lincoln Park
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WGN TV Weather Producer Bill Snyder joins John Landecker on the show to preview the weather we will be getting over the holiday weekend. Those of us who will be going to the city for the high octane activities can breathe easy as it should be a beautiful weekend.
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Steve Dale, WGN Radio host and friend of our pets, small and large, joins John Landecker on the show to discuss various ways you can prepare your pets for the explosive holiday weekend. Listen below to Steve’s advice, and if you follow it, your pets could have a better time this weekend.
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Todd Muench joins John Landecker in the studio to talk about the Antenna TV Nostalgia Stories Podcast. This time Todd breaks down some of the July segments and some of the exciting interviews they have coming up in the month with members of The Moody Blues, Air Supply, The Dead Daisies and many more.
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Food Fight is back, and this week, we tackle another excellent food debate. Listen below as your host, John Landecker, takes the side of tamales. Segment cohost Dan Levy takes the original Chicago pizza puff. Check out Dan’s podcast, Barguments! Listen below to hear the debate and who won!
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Your host, the legendary John Landecker, is joined by Herb Weisbaum, The ConsumerMan, an Emmy-award-winning broadcaster and one of America’s top consumer experts. He’s been protecting us for more than 40 years, having covered the consumer beat for CBS News, NBC News, and The TODAY Show, among others.
He is currently a contributing editor at Checkbook.org, a nonprofit organization that helps consumers get good service at low prices. He also hosts their Consumerpedia podcast.
Herb tells us all about nutritional supplements and the rules and regulations that go into them, or lack thereof, and after the break, Herb goes through choosing the best mover for you!
Herb has also provided a link to all the movers in the area and their evaluation.
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Bill Snyder, WGN TV Weather Producer, joins John Landecker on the show to break down the last few weeks of heat we’ve gotten, how it compares to the rest of the month, how it compares to June of years past, as well as what we can expect for the coming weekend.
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Comedian, writer, and excellent impressionist Craig Gass joins host John Landecker on the program to talk about his resume of work, the Rolodex of impressions, and some hilarious stories. Check out his show coming to CG’s Comedy Club in Bolingbrook this weekend. Check out cgscomedyclub.com two shows on Friday and three on Saturday. Check out Craig’s website at getgass.com. Listen below to get a preview of some of his stories!
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Food Fight is back, and this week we tackle another excellent food debate. Listen below as your host, John Landecker, takes the side of cotton candy. And segment cohost Dan Levy takes snow cones. Check out Dan’s podcast, Barguments! Listen below to hear the debate and who won!
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WGN-TV weather producer, storm guru, and meteorological master and Champion of the Skies Bill Snyder joins your host, John Landecker, on the program to tell us about the different temperatures around Chicagoland and gets you set up for this weekend’s weather!
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WGN Radio sales rep Kevin McDonough joins the program to tell us about his weekend activity, a bike ride from Chicago’s South Side all the way to Michigan City, Indiana, in an effort to raise money for pediatric cancer support. If you want to find more information or how to donate, click this link!
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Food Fight is back, and this week we tackle another great food debate. Listen below as your host, John Landecker, takes the side of the elote and segment cohost Dan Levy takes the walking taco. Check out Dan’s podcast, Barguments! Listen below to hear the debate and who won!
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Advocate for our four-legged friends and host at WGN Radio Steve Dale joins John Landecker on the program to give us tips on keeping our furry friends safe in the great outdoors during this impending heat wave.
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With the announcement that there would be no Naperville Rib Fest this year, many of our listeners were sad. Fear not; you can still get your BBQ fix this weekend at the 24th Annual Chicago Rib Fest. The fest occurs on Friday, June 14, from 5 to 10 p.m. and Saturday, Sunday, June 15-16, from Noon to 10 p.m. at 4000 N. Lincoln Ave (located at Lincoln/Irving Park/Damen roads). Listen below to hear one of the participants, EJ Boyd, owner of Ogre Eats. They were kind enough to bring us samples of their ribs and potatoes. They were fantastic!
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Your host, the legendary John Landecker, is joined by Herb Weisbaum, The ConsumerMan, an Emmy-award-winning broadcaster and one of America’s top consumer experts. He’s been protecting us for more than 40 years, having covered the consumer beat for CBS News, NBC News, and The TODAY Show, among others.
He is currently a Contributing Editor at Checkbook.org, a nonprofit organization that helps consumers get good service and low prices. He also hosts their Consumerpedia podcast.
Herb tells us all about the new fake toll scams people are getting tricked by and the new rule proposed by the CFPB that would ban credit bureaus from including medical debt.
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WGN-TV weather producer, storm guru, and meteorological master and Champion of the Skies Bill Snyder joins your host, John Landecker, on the program to tell us about this little heat spike we are in, followed up by some severe storm risks on the way. Bill also tells us about the severely damaging weather out in Florida.
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/5120946/5120946_2024-06-13-012846.64kmono.mp3More coverageWeatherBill Snyder’s Weekend Weather Outlook June 13-16.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Demetrius Ivory: Unseasonable heat on the way.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Tracking the Tropics: Disturbance forms off Florida Gulf coast. Could it develop?.cls-4{fill:#000;}‘Photogenic storm’: Rainbow, lightning light up sky.cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}National Weather Service forecasts more sweltering heat this week for Phoenix and Las Vegas areas.cls-4{fill:#000;}Click for moreRecent PostsJohn LandeckerSteve Dale’s heat safety tips for pets.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}24th Annual Chicago Rib Fest is Back.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Herb Weisbaum with toll scams, block on medical debt.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Bill Snyder’s Weekend Weather Outlook June 13-16.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}The John Landecker FoodClick: Elote vs a walking taco.cls-4{fill:#000;}Click for more
Food Fight is back, and this week we tackle another great food debate. Listen below as your host, John Landecker, takes the side of the Chicago Classic Rainbow Cone. And segment cohost Dan Levy takes singing Coldstone Creamery. Check out Dan’s podcast, Barguments! Listen below to hear the debate and who won!
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Rod Pyle, Editor in Chief of Ad Astra Magazine, joins John Landecker on the show to give us news on the Space X Starship launch and Boeing Starliner astronaut mission. Rod is the guy to give us all our space news. He has his ear to the stars. Use your ears to listen to what he has to say.
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WGN-TV weather producer, storm guru, and meteorological master Bill Snyder joins your host, John Landecker, on the program to tell us why the humidity of the week went down, weekend wind, and some nice weather over the weekend.
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Scott Cramton, founder of The Murder Mystery Co., joins host John Landecker on the program to talk about this really fun and fascinating event happening in our area. The Murder Mystery Company brings the fun of solving a murder right to you. With a variety of different plotlines, venues and types of mysteries to solve, Murder Mystery Co is the type of event any investigator would not want to miss.
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/5040883/5040883_2024-06-05-015823.64kmono.mp3Recent PostsJohn LandeckerThe Murder Mystery Co..cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Marnie Shure serves up new food stories.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}The Rumore Report: 130 years of the Field Museum.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Updates on electric vehicles with Herb Weisbaum.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}The FoodClick: Rainbow Cone vs. Cold Stone Creamery.cls-4{fill:#000;}Click for more
Marnie Shure, Chicago-based food writer featured in Block Club Chicago and Food and Wine, is back on the John Landecker show to give us stories on a Krispy Kreme and Dolly Parton Partnership, a new goldfish flavor, Olympic Reese’s Cups, and more!
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Chicago Tribune reporter Kori Rumore joins host John Landecker on the program from time to time to give us some history of the city we live in. She is one of the authors of Vintage Chicago Tribune, a great way to flip through the pages of Chicago’s history, including the latest one about the 130-year history of The Field Museum.
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Your host, the legendary John Landecker, is joined by Herb Weisbaum, The ConsumerMan, an Emmy-award-winning broadcaster and one of America’s top consumer experts. He’s been protecting us for more than 40 years, having covered the consumer beat for CBS News, NBC News, and The TODAY Show, among others.
He is currently a contributing editor at Checkbook.org, a nonprofit organization that helps consumers get good service at low prices. He also hosts their Consumerpedia podcast.
This time, Herb is all about electric vehicles, giving us an update on the status of electric vehicles. Are they reliable? How much? What’s the range? Listen below for an overview of topics. If you want to dive deeper, check out their Consumerpedia podcast. If you want to try checkbook.org’s ratings, visit checkbook.org/wgn for a free 30-day trial of their services!
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Food Fight is back, and this week we tackle another great food debate. Listen below as your host, John Landecker, takes the side of the sherbet. And segment cohost Dan Levy takes Italian-invented gelato. Check out Dan’s podcast, Barguments! Listen below to hear the debate and who won!
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/5000789/5000789_2024-06-04-021129.64kmono.mp3Recent PostsJohn LandeckerMarnie Shure serves up new food stories.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}The Rumore Report: 130 years of the Field Museum.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Updates on electric vehicles with Herb Weisbaum.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}The FoodClick: Rainbow Cone vs. Cold Stone Creamery.cls-4{fill:#000;}John Landecker Food Fight: Gelato vs sherbet.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Click for more
Callie Siskel, an accomplished poet and daughter of the late Gene Siskel, joins program host John Landecker to talk about her new collection of poetry, Two Minds, which has works that anybody everywhere can relate to. It is excellent, it is heartfelt, and if you love works like that you will love this. If you want to hear more about the book, listen below. If you want to read it yourself, check out Callie’s website to learn more!
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Linze Rice, contributing reporter at Block Club Chicago, joins John Landecker on the show to discuss the history of the North and South Side baseball teams, from secret meetings in bars to full-fledged crosstown classics year after year. Listen below to hear John and Linze briefly overview it all. You should visit Linze’s article to read the whole story.
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Maizy Lind, the Marketing Coordinator for Vienna Beef, joins John Landecker on the program to give us some details on the 3rd annual Windy City Hot Dog Fest. This one will be even better than the last. The event will be held Saturday and Sunday, June 1-2 from noon to 10 p.m. on Milwaukee Avenue between Cuyler Avenue and Irving Park Road in Chicago’s Portage Park neighborhood. The event is being organized by the Six Corners Chamber of Commerce and is sponsored by Vienna Beef. There will be live music, a dog parade, and tons of fun! You will not want to miss out!
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After a wonderful of selling gelato and wowing their customers with some fantastic tricks, chef Jay Bliznick, owner of Sideshow Gelato, joins John Landecker in the studio with two of the performers who will be attempting some Guinness World Records on Saturday, June 1st. Sanjula Vamana, one of seven blockhead performers in the world, as well as Cassidy Rose, a sword swallower who will also be attempting to break a record! Not only are they breaking some records but they make some of the best gelato we have ever had, seriously! We recommend the Penn Jilletto, it was amazing. Go see them on Saturday, June 1st, at 1 pm at their location at 4819 N Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60625. Visit their website here!
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WGN-TV weather producer, storm guru, and meteorological master Bill Snyder joins your host, John Landecker, on the program to discuss the weekend weather this first weekend of June. Bill not only knows the weather but also takes the time to educate us on why it is happening.
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/4874853/4874853_2024-05-31-010853.64kmono.mp3More coverageWeatherTornadoes touch down across US, killing toddler in Michigan and injuring 5 in Maryland.cls-4{fill:#000;}Phoenix using ice immersion to treat heatstroke victims as Southwest bakes with highs well over 100.cls-4{fill:#000;}A hail stone the size of a pineapple was found in Texas. It likely sets a state record.cls-4{fill:#000;}US’s hottest big city using ice to treat heat victims.cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Record highs expected to fall as Southwest US bakes in first heat wave of season earlier than usual.cls-4{fill:#000;}Click for moreRecent PostsJohn LandeckerMarnie Shure serves up new food stories.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}The Rumore Report: 130 years of the Field Museum.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Updates on electric vehicles with Herb Weisbaum.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}The FoodClick: Rainbow Cone vs. Cold Stone Creamery.cls-4{fill:#000;}John Landecker Food Fight: Gelato vs sherbet.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Click for more
Having fun isn’t hard when you’ve got a library card! For this month’s Your Hometown, we focus on Bensenville. In doing our part in helping educate our listeners, John is joined by Chris Sloan, the director of the Bensenville Community Public Library. Chris expounds on some of the events taking place at the library over the summer as well as some of the features that the library offers to its members.
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Todd Muench joins John Landecker in the studio to talk about the Antenna TV Nostalgia Stories Podcast, this time Todd breaks down some of the May segments and some of the exciting interviews they have coming up in the month of June like Mackenzie Phillips, Mike Reno (Loverboy), Scotty Morris (Big Bad Voodoo Daddy), and Leslie Easterbrook.
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Following Memorial Day weekend, we love any opportunity to help out veterans from the community. This evening, we had Illinois Treasurer Michael Frerichs joins John Landecker on the show to talk about Operation Purple Heart, a mission to return Purple Heart medals to their rightful owners. Visit Operation Purple Heart’s website to learn more!
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Food Fight is back, and this week we tackle another excellent food debate. Listen below as your host, John Landecker, takes the side of Italian ice. And segment cohost Dan Levy takes sorbet. Check out Dan’s podcast, Barguments! Listen below to hear the debate and who won!
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Dr. BBQ Ray Lampe, Chicago Legend and Hall of Fame BBQ expert, joins your host, John Landecker, on the show to talk about the BBQ Cards he has available now, give us some tips and tricks about BBQ and grilling, and tell us how to prepare for Memorial Day grilling.
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/4865752/4865752_2024-05-24-024352.64kmono.mp3Recent PostsJohn LandeckerRay Lampe and some Memorial Day BBQ tips.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Rebecca Fyffe on cicada update and some tick tips.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Bill Snyder’s weather outlook for Memorial Day weekend.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}The John Landecker FoodClick: Italian Ice vs. Sorbet.cls-4{fill:#000;}Buying a new car? Here’s what to look out for.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Click for more
Director of Research at Landmark Pest Management joins us for another cicada update live on the scene as the little insects begin to emerge. Rebecca is an expert in all things insect and critter and provides us with some insight on the emergence as well as some really useful tick tips!
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/4865742/4865742_2024-05-24-011242.64kmono.mp3Cicada Emergence 2024Recent PostsJohn LandeckerRay Lampe and some Memorial Day BBQ tips.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Rebecca Fyffe on cicada update and some tick tips.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Bill Snyder’s weather outlook for Memorial Day weekend.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}The John Landecker FoodClick: Italian Ice vs. Sorbet.cls-4{fill:#000;}Buying a new car? Here’s what to look out for.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Click for more
WGN-TV weather producer, storm guru, and meteorological master Bill Snyder joins your host, John Landecker, on the program to break down what we can expect over the Memorial Day weekend, an update on hurricane season from the National Hurricane Center, which you will want to listen to, as well as the Flower Moon appearing this evening.
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/4865732/4865732_2024-05-24-014732.64kmono.mp3More coverageWeatherMore severe weather moves through Midwest as Iowa residents clean up tornado damage.cls-4{fill:#000;}More bad weather could hit Iowa, where 3 powerful tornadoes caused millions in damage.cls-4{fill:#000;}Bill Snyder’s weather outlook for Memorial Day weekend.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}‘Heat dome’ leads to sweltering temperatures in Mexico, Central America and US South.cls-4{fill:#000;}US to see storms, heat for Memorial Day weekend.cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Click for moreRecent PostsJohn LandeckerRay Lampe and some Memorial Day BBQ tips.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Rebecca Fyffe on cicada update and some tick tips.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Bill Snyder’s weather outlook for Memorial Day weekend.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}The John Landecker FoodClick: Italian Ice vs. Sorbet.cls-4{fill:#000;}Buying a new car? Here’s what to look out for.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Click for more
Your host, the legendary John Landecker, is joined by Herb Weisbaum, The ConsumerMan, an Emmy-award-winning broadcaster and one of America’s top consumer experts. He’s been protecting us for more than 40 years, having covered the consumer beat for CBS News, NBC News, and The TODAY Show, among others.
He is currently a contributing editor at Checkbook.org, a nonprofit organization that helps consumers get good service and low prices. He also hosts their Consumerpedia podcast.
Herb has worked on his most recent article about buying a new and reliable car, you can find his article here!
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Jean Xoubi, Sr. Vice President of Mental Health Services at Envision Unlimited, joins John Landecker on the show to discuss their new Living Room Space, a free alternative to an emergency room visit for those experiencing a mental health crisis. Check out the open house on Wednesday, May 22nd! Visit their website to learn more!
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Food Fight is back, and this week we tackle another great food debate. Listen below as your host, John Landecker, takes the side of Giordano’s. And segment cohost Dan Levy takes Lou Malnati’s. Check out Dan’s podcast, Barguments! Listen below to hear the debate and who won!
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Jacob Palka, Social Media Manager of Aunt Diana’s Old Fashioned Fudge, joins John Landecker on the show to talk about cicadas, but not in a traditional sense. They are selling chocolate cicadas. They contain no bugs. They’re just candy. And they are so very good! Listen below and place your orders soon! Visit them at 29 E Burlington St, Riverside, IL 60546
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Mary Nedbalski, Marketing and Membership Director of the Lakeview East Chamber of Commerce, joins John Landecker to tell us all about the weekend of fun, music, food, and dancing coming to the Lakeview area next weekend! For information, visit their website! https://chicagoevents.com/event/belmont-sheffield-music-fest/
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WGN Radio’s John Landecker is joined by former Motorsports Unlimited Feather Girl Alison Damore to share stories from her time on the popular local access show that caught the attention of Chicagoland area viewers from 1987-2021. Listen in as Alison reminiscences about access cable pioneer Bill Wildt and the motorsports community.
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John Landecker is a fan of the folks at the WGN TV weather center, so we decided to invite WGN TV weather producer, storm guru, and meteorological master Bill Snyder for a weekly segment. Listen to Bill give us the weekend weather and some amazing astronomical facts.
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/4861929/4861929_2024-05-17-010829.64kmono.mp3More coverageWeatherWeather forecasters warn Pakistanis to stay indoors ahead of new heat wave.cls-4{fill:#000;}Storms damage homes in Oklahoma and Kansas. But in Houston, most power is restored.cls-4{fill:#000;}Power restored to most hit by deadly Houston storm with full service expected by Wednesday.cls-4{fill:#000;}Hot weather poses new risk as thousands remain without power after deadly Houston storm.cls-4{fill:#000;}Flash floods due to unusually heavy seasonal rains kill at least 68 people in Afghanistan.cls-4{fill:#000;}Click for moreRecent PostsJohn LandeckerEnvision Unlimited opens a new mental health space.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}John Landecker Food Fight Lou Malnati’s vs. Giordano’s.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Chocolate cicadas at Aunt Diana’s Old Fashioned Fudge.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Belmont Sheffield Music Fest May 24-26.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}A behind the scenes look at Motorsports Unlimited.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Click for more
John Landecker is joined by Kristen Lappas, the director of the film Full Court Press, which is available on Disney+ now. Listen below as Kristen discusses the process of creating this documentary and the effort she and her team put into telling the stories of the phenomenal athletes Caitlin Clark, Kamilla Cardoso, and Kiki Rice.
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John Landecker is joined on the show by another WGN Radio host and racing fan Dane Neal who will be at the Route 66 Raceway near Joliet all weekend with the El Bandido Yankee crew. Listen below as John, Dane and rider of the El Bandido Yankee Tequila Motorcycle Flyin Ryan Oehler discuss everything fans can expect from the NHRA weekend in Joliet. Get your tickets here! Head on down to the speedway and break out the Bandido!
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Billy Corgan, Chicago music legend and The Smashing Pumpkins founder and frontman, joins John Landecker on the show to talk about his newest adventure, a reality show about the wild and wacky world of owning a wrestling company, premiering on the CW app Tuesday, May 14th!
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/4859079/4859079_2024-05-14-023519.64kmono.mp3Recent PostsJohn LandeckerBilly Corgan and his ‘Adventures in Carnyland’.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}The John Landecker Food Fight: Tequila vs. gin.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Bill Snyder breaks down some recent weather.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Wings Over Water with Charlie Potter.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}The John Landecker Food Fight: Tequila vs Gin.cls-4{fill:#000;}Click for more
Food Fight is back, and this week we tackle another great food debate. Listen below as your host, John Landecker, takes the side of the tequila. And segment cohost Dan Levy takes gin. Yeah, they’re both potatoes, but which do you prefer? Check out Dan’s podcast, Barguments! Listen below to hear the debate and who won!
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Longtime WGN-TV weather producer, storm guru, and meteorological master Bill Snyder joins your host, John Landecker, on this evening’s broadcast to educate us on what’s happening above our heads, but more importantly, why it is happening and what we can expect for the next few days.
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/4857205/4857205_2024-05-10-023905.64kmono.mp3More coverageWeatherDemetrius Ivory: Are we experiencing more tornadoes?.cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Storms kill a pregnant woman in Louisiana, adding to the region’s recent weather woes.cls-4{fill:#000;}Severe storms blitz the US South again after one of the most active tornado periods in history.cls-4{fill:#000;}Wildfires send ‘unhealthy’ air to WI, other northern states.cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}At least 1 dead in Florida as storms continue to pummel the South. DeSantis declares emergency.cls-4{fill:#000;}Click for moreRecent PostsJohn LandeckerBilly Corgan and his ‘Adventures in Carnyland’.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}The John Landecker Food Fight: Tequila vs. gin.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Bill Snyder breaks down some recent weather.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Wings Over Water with Charlie Potter.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}The John Landecker Food Fight: Tequila vs Gin.cls-4{fill:#000;}Click for more
Charlie Potter, host of WGN Radio’s The Great Outdoors, joins your John Landecker on the program to talk about migratory bird season happening over Illinois as well as his film, Wings Over Water, an IMAX filmed epic about migratory birds and America’s wetlands.
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Local artist Julia Hagen is on a mission all of Chicago can get behind. She is going to try to paint every hot dog stand in Chicago. You can find more of Julia’s work on her website. Go check out her work and support your local artists!
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/4849789/4849789_2024-05-08-003629.64kmono.mp3Chicago-based artist paints her favorite hot dog standsChicago artist turns ordinary hotdog stands into fine artRecent PostsJohn LandeckerBilly Corgan and his ‘Adventures in Carnyland’.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}The John Landecker Food Fight: Tequila vs. gin.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Bill Snyder breaks down some recent weather.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Wings Over Water with Charlie Potter.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}The John Landecker Food Fight: Tequila vs Gin.cls-4{fill:#000;}Click for more
John Landecker has a love for sports, especially the WGN Radio softball team and the Chicago Media League. He loves it so much he was nice enough to let our softball team take over the airwaves for the first hour of the show. Listen below to our very own team as well as players and staff from the rest of the league. Season starts Monday. Listen in at 9 pm every Monday for the softball report from Joe Brand and head coach Ernie Scatton.
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Food Fight is back, and this week we tackle another great food debate. Listen below as your host, John Landecker, takes the side of the French Fry. And segment cohost Dan Levy takes Tater Tots. Yeah, they’re both potatoes, but which do you prefer? Check out Dan’s podcast, Barguments! Listen below to hear the debate and who won!
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Not everybody is dreading the summer emergence of cicadas. There are some folks out there gearing up and getting excited to welcome our friends as they emerge from the ground. One of these folks is Nina Salem. She owns and runs The Insect Asylum and they have a fundraiser going on right now called Cicada Parade-a that you can get involved in! Listen below to hear all about it!
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Your host, the legendary John Landecker, is joined by Herb Weisbaum, The ConsumerMan, an Emmy-award-winning broadcaster and one of America’s top consumer experts. He’s been protecting us for more than 40 years, having covered the consumer beat for CBS News, NBC News, and The TODAY Show, among others.
He is currently a contributing editor at Checkbook.org, a nonprofit organization that helps consumers get good service at low prices. He also hosts their Consumerpedia podcast.
With summer travel season upon us, Herb breaks down some of the easiest ways you can save some money while traveling this summer
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Jenny Nguyen, CEO and founder of the Sports Bra, a bar that plays women’s sports at all levels on TV, has seen such huge success that she plans to expand. John Landecker sits down with Jenny to discuss the process of opening a place like this, the huge uptick in interest in women’s sports, and how they plan on continuing to advocate for the representation of women’s sports everywhere.
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/4810217/4810217_2024-05-03-012017.64kmono.mp3Oregon’s Sports Bra, a pub for women’s sports fans, plans national expansion as interest boomsRecent PostsJohn LandeckerHerb Weisbaum with summer travel tips.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}The Sports Bra plans to franchise.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}SpaceX Dragon debuts at Museum of Science and Industry.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Tom Dreesen comes to The Den Theatre.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Turret World Premiere with Michael Shannon.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Click for more
Voula Saridakis, Curator at the Museum of Science and Industry and NASA Solar System Ambassador, joins host John Landecker on the show to discuss the new exhibit set to debut on May 19th! Listen to the conversation below to hear all about it!
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The Den Theatre today announced Tom Dreesen: From Harvey to Hollywood, for one performance only on Saturday May 11, 2024 at 4:00 p.m. on The Heath Mainstage, 1331 N. Milwaukee Ave. in Chicago’s Wicker Park neighborhood. Tom joins John Landecker on the show to break down some iconic moments of his career in stand-up comedy, opening for Frank Sinatra, still working on new material, and now coming back to Chicago.
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/4786733/4786733_2024-05-02-025233.64kmono.mp3Tom Dreesen remembers the great Tony BennettRecent PostsJohn LandeckerTom Dreesen Comes to The Den Theatre.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Turret World Premiere with Michael Shannon.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}French Fries vs. Tater Tots.cls-4{fill:#000;}An Evening with Alan Ruck.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}John Landecker Food Fight: S’mores vs. Rice Krispie Treats.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Click for more
A Red Orchid Theatre debuts the world premiere of Turret, written and directed by Levi Holloway and starring Michael Shannon, Travis A. Knight, and Lawrence Grimm. The show runs from May 2-June 9 at The Chopin Theatre, with more information available at aredorchidtheatre.org. Listen below to a very special Rook on the Road where the producer of the John Landecker Show, Breandan Rook, sat down with the director and cast to talk about the show.
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Actor Alan Ruck joins your host, John Landecker, on the show to promote an event coming to the Auditorium Theatre this Thursday, May 2nd, hosted by Dave Plier. Hear Alan and John break down some iconic moments of the classic Chicago film, Ferris Bueller’s Day Off. For more information on the event and to buy tickets, visit The Auditorium Theatre and listen below for the interview.
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/4770801/4770801_2024-05-01-011501.64kmono.mp3Actor Alan Ruck from ‘Succession’ and ‘Ferris Bueller’s Day Off’ LIVE at The Auditorium Theatre, Thursday May 2nd, 2024 with WGN’s Dave PlierRecent PostsJohn LandeckerAn Evening with Alan Ruck.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}John Landecker Food Fight: S’mores vs. Rice Krispie Treats.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}The John Landecker Food Fight: Rice Krispies vs. S’mores.cls-4{fill:#000;}Keep your medical data safe as breaches hit a new high.cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}A Tour De Farce: The History of The Three Stooges on tour.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Click for more
Food Fight is back, and this week we tackle another great food debate. Listen below as your host, John Landecker, takes the side of the Rice Krispy Treat. And segment cohost Dan Levy takes S’mores. Check out Dan’s podcast Barguments! Listen below to hear the debate and who won!
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Your host, the legendary John Landecker, is joined by Herb Weisbaum, The ConsumerMan, an Emmy-award-winning broadcaster and one of America’s top consumer experts. He’s been protecting us for more than 40 years, having covered the consumer beat for CBS News, NBC News, and The TODAY Show, among others.
He is currently a Contributing Editor at Checkbook.org, a nonprofit organization that helps consumers get good service and low prices. He also hosts their Consumerpedia podcast.
Together John and Herb break down the current state of your medical data, how hackers can access it, and how to keep yourself safe from these breaches.
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/4708885/4708885_2024-04-26-014125.64kmono.mp3A large US health care tech company was hacked. It’s leading to billing delays and security concernsRecent PostsJohn LandeckerKeep your medical data safe as breaches hit a new high.cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}A Tour De Farce: The History of The Three Stooges on tour.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}John Landecker Food Fight: Doritos vs. Cheetos.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Doritos vs. Cheetos.cls-4{fill:#000;}John Landecker Food Fight: Portillo’s vs. Buona.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Click for more
Author of the book, The Complete History of the Three Stooges on the Road, as well as the owner of the Stoogeum, Gary Lassin joins your host John Landecker on the program to breakdown his book about the Three Stooges. Listen below as John and Gary get into the history of the comedy legends.
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Food Fight is back, and this week we tackle another great food debate. Listen below as your host, John Landecker, takes the side of Cheetos. And segment cohost Dan Levy takes Doritos. Check out Dan’s podcast Barguments! Listen below to hear the debate and who won!
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/4679904/4679904_2024-04-23-021304.64kmono.mp3The John Landecker Food Fight: Portillo’s vs. BuonaRecent PostsJohn LandeckerKeep your medical data safe as breaches hit a new high.cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}A Tour De Farce: The History of The Three Stooges on tour.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}John Landecker Food Fight: Doritos vs. Cheetos.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Doritos vs. Cheetos.cls-4{fill:#000;}John Landecker Food Fight: Portillo’s vs. Buona.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Click for more
Food Fight is back, and this week we tackle another great food debate. This time, it’s personal. Two Chicago beef spots enter, one comes out the champion. Listen below as your host, John Landecker, takes the side of Portillos. And segment cohost Dan Levy takes Buona. Check out Dan’s podcast Barguments! Listen below to hear the debate and who won!
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/4650813/4650813_2024-04-18-131713.64kmono.mp3Recent PostsJohn LandeckerKeep your medical data safe as breaches hit a new high.cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}A Tour De Farce: The History of The Three Stooges on tour.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}John Landecker Food Fight: Doritos vs. Cheetos.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Doritos vs. Cheetos.cls-4{fill:#000;}John Landecker Food Fight: Portillo’s vs. Buona.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Click for more
Director of Research at Landmark Pest Management Rebecca Fyffe joins your host, John Landecker, to give us the rundown on what to expect with this summer’s emergence of cicadas. Rebecca shows off her Cicada Paradea painted sculpture and read some children’s books about none other than cicadas. Listen below as John and Rebecca break down some cicada facts and fun.
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/4650754/4650754_2024-04-18-134554.64kmono.mp3‘Cicada-geddon’: Illinois will soon be bombarded with cicadasCicada Emergence 2024Recent PostsJohn LandeckerKeep your medical data safe as breaches hit a new high.cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}A Tour De Farce: The History of The Three Stooges on tour.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}John Landecker Food Fight: Doritos vs. Cheetos.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Doritos vs. Cheetos.cls-4{fill:#000;}John Landecker Food Fight: Portillo’s vs. Buona.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Click for more
Your host, the legendary John Landecker, is joined by Herb Weisbaum, The ConsumerMan, an Emmy-award-winning broadcaster and one of America’s top consumer experts. He’s been protecting us for more than 40 years, having covered the consumer beat for CBS News, NBC News, and The TODAY Show, among others.
He is currently a Contributing Editor at Checkbook.org, a nonprofit organization that helps consumers get good service and low prices. He also hosts their Consumerpedia podcast.
Herb and John break down consumers’ financial anxiety and how it is leading people to take on larger debts. Also, the FCC is requiring internet providers to display broadband ‘nutrition labels.’ Listen below to hear more.
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Editor in chief of Ad Astra magazine Rod Pyle joins your host John Landecker on the show to talk about his time on the Galapagos Islands, some news about Voyager 1 and it’s strange communication issues, also some recent news that developed about a “nearby” black hole that is lurking in our Milky Way.
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John Landecker is joined by Chicago’s Very Own pet advocate and WGN host Steve Dale to help educate us about dog bites. Dog Bite Prevention Week is upon us and Steve shares his expertise on how to properly prevent a dog from biting you. He tells us about some of the signs and how to ask the dog if they want to be pet. visit Steve’s post on Dog Bite Prevention Week.
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/4618216/4618216_2024-04-12-023816.64kmono.mp3Dog Bite Prevention Week and Dr. Mikel Delgado on why playtime is essential to your cat’s mental and physical healthRecent PostsJohn LandeckerKeep your medical data safe as breaches hit a new high.cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}A Tour De Farce: The History of The Three Stooges on tour.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}John Landecker Food Fight: Doritos vs. Cheetos.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Doritos vs. Cheetos.cls-4{fill:#000;}John Landecker Food Fight: Portillo’s vs. Buona.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Click for more
Grayson Donnelly and John Hileman, Northwestern Students with The Garage at Northwestern University, join John Landecker to talk about their startup, SPLIT, which is
revolutionizing the way students travel to and from college campuses. Listen in while
the guys share details on how they are set to compete in a ‘Shark Tank’-style
competition in Minneapolis, with a shot at the $50,000 first prize to help get their
invention into the marketplace. For more, visit splitrideshare.com.
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John Landecker is joined by Mike Cheslik, director and co-writer of a new silent film called ‘Hundreds of Beavers,’ reminiscent of the Buster Keaton era. Listen below to hear Mike and John discuss this unique film, how it was made, and where they plan to go next. You can find more information about the film and see if it is being shown near you! Tonight at 9:30 PM, they will be showing it at The Music Box Theatre. Tickets are available at the link. If you want to know more about the film, check out hundredsofbeavers.com and support your local filmmakers!
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Food Fight is back, and this week we tackle another great food debate. Listen below as your host John Landecker takes the side of coffee. And segment cohost Dan Levy takes tea. Check out Dan’s podcast Barguments! Listen below to hear the debate and who won!
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WGN Radio’s John Landecker welcomes New England Sports Network Betting Analyst Sam Panayotovich to discuss the top trending sports topics of the week. John and Sam talk about Iowa’s Caitlin Clark, the Chicago Bears, the men and women’s March Madness Tournaments, the best betting odds for this weekend’s Final Four, and more.
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WGN radio host John Landecker welcomes Blake Stubbs, the John Landecker movie expert. Blake talks with John about the popularity of movies on streaming services compared to physical copies. Blake discusses the difficult accessibility of physical copies for movies in today’s world. Blake and John also talk about whether post-censorship is helping or hurting the film industry.
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WGN Radio’s John Landecker welcomes the lead singer of the band Kansas, Ronnie Platt. Joining Ronnie Platt is Antenna TV‘s Creative Director Corey Scarborough and Antenna TV’s Executive Producer Todd Muench to talk about Kansas. Platt is a Chicago native who was the former lead singer of the band Shooting Star as well as the Chicagoland rock band ARRA. Platt talks with John Landecker about his journey joining Kansas and Kansas’ current tour around the United States. Visit Kansas’ website to purchase tickets.
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Food Fight is back, and this week we tackle another great food debate. Listen below as your host John Landecker takes the side of KFC. And segment cohost Dan Levy takes Popeyes. Check out Dan’s podcast Barguments! Listen below to hear the debate and who won!
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WGN Radio’s John Landecker is joined by Ryan Turek, Vice President of Feature Film Development at Blumhouse. Ryan produced movies such as Black Phone, Halloween, Insidious: The Red Door, Five Nights at Freddy’s, and more. Ryan talks about AMC’s Halfway to Halloween event which will take place at over 100 AMC theaters in 40 cities across the United States from March 29 to April 2. Check out AMC’s website to find a participating theater near you.
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WGN Radio’s John Landecker welcomes on Executive Producer David Marienthal and Exhibit Curator Alison Hinderliter to highlight A Night at Mister Kelly’s Exhibition at the Newberry Library in Chicago’s Gold Coast neighborhood. Mister Kelly’s featured top-notch jazz and standup comedy personalities, such as Ella Fitzgerald, Steve Martin, Richard Pryor, and more. Check out the exhibition website to learn more.
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Bob Zeni, the Chicago Tomato Man, joins WGN’s John Landecker to discuss his annual plant sale and the new tomato plants that are a must-need for customers this spring. Bob explains how listeners can order their tomatoes and what conditions they grow best. Visit Bob’s website to learn more.
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Prepare for the first-ever Bar Fight; this is a new topic for the debaters as they tackle another great debate. Okay it might not be the fight of the century but it’s a very entertaining listen. They recently remade Road House, the Patrick Swayze classic. John and Dan watched both and gave their opinions on the matter. Check out Dan’s podcast Barguments! Listen below to hear the non stop action that is the John Landecker Bar FIght!
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Food Fight is back, and this week we tackle another great food debate. Listen below as your host John Landecker takes the side of the guy roh? the gee row? no? Gyro! And segment cohost Dan Levy takes the Philly-based Philly cheesesteak. Check out Dan’s podcast Barguments! Listen below to hear the debate and who won!
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Kathleen McCarthy, Director of Collections and Head Curator at the Museum of
Science and Industry, joins host John Landecker to discuss the new and exciting exhibit all about inventing the world of James Bond. Listen to hear about some of the iconic gadgets, tech, and storylines and how they came to be real both on and off the screen.
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Food Fight is back, and this week we tackle another great food debate. Listen below as your host John Landecker takes the side of the chick pea-based spread Hummus and segment cohost Dan Levy takes the ever-popular salsa. Check out Dan’s podcast Barguments! Listen below to hear the debate and who won!
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Renown host and friend to our pets Steve Dale and the excellent Dr. Lori Teller join your host John Landecker to talk about the importance virtual visits and why you should only see your vet virtually. Steve and Dr. Teller are on for a full hour to talk about a variety of topics to help us be better owners for our furry friends.
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Your host, the legendary John Landecker, is joined by Herb Weisbaum, The ConsumerMan, an Emmy-award-winning broadcaster and one of America’s top consumer experts. He’s been protecting us for more than 40 years, having covered the consumer beat for CBS News, NBC News, and The TODAY Show, among others.
He is currently a Contributing Editor at Checkbook.org, a nonprofit organization that helps consumers get good service and low prices. He also hosts their Consumerpedia podcast.
Herb is all about protecting consumers and their checkbooks, we start this segment with a new breaking story about the government cracking down on recalls from companies, and follow up after the break with a story about big banks trying to block the Biden bill to cap the junk fee limit at $8.
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Corey Scarborough and producer Todd Muench join John Landecker in the studio to talk about the Antenna TV Nostalgia Stories Podcast, which features interviews from stars like Tim Kazurinsky, Mike Love, Nancy Allen, Don Barnes, and more! Listen to Todd and Corey talk about the process of getting these interviews and how much they mean to our listeners.
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Food Fight is back, and this week we tackle another great food debate. Listen below as your host John Landecker takes the side of tuna salad and segment cohost Dan Levy takes egg salad. Check out Dan’s podcast Barguments! Listen below to hear the debate and who won!
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Your host, the legendary John Landecker, is joined by Herb Weisbaum, The ConsumerMan, an Emmy-award-winning broadcaster and one of America’s top consumer experts. He’s been protecting us for more than 40 years, having covered the consumer beat for CBS News, NBC News, and The TODAY Show, among others.
He is currently a Contributing Editor at Checkbook.org, a nonprofit organization that helps consumers get good service and low prices. He also hosts their Consumerpedia podcast.
Herb is all about protecting consumers and their checkbooks, we start this segment with some tips from Herb on how to spot a scam and bust it. Then hear some of these smart tips for shopping around as a consumer, followed by ways we can complain as a consumer to achieve the best results, and lastly, Herb takes John to school and gives a pop quiz on some unknown consumer rules and laws.
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Food Fight is back, and this week we tackle another great food debate. This time it involves the two big coffee chains, Dunkin’ and Starbucks! Listen below as your host John Landecker takes the side of Starbucks and segment cohost Dan Levy takes Dunkin’. Check out Dan’s podcast Barguments! Listen below to hear the debate and who won!
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WGN host John Landecker is joined by acclaimed award-winning pianist Lisa Hilton to discuss the Jazz Night Benefit on March 12 at Winter’s Jazz Club. Hilton and her quartet will perform at the event, with proceeds benefiting the life changing programs offered by The Chicago Lighthouse. This years performance marks Hilton’s ten year anniversary performing for the agency. The benefit will take place from 7 PM to 9 PM. To purchase tickets for Jazz Night in Chicago click on the link to see ticket availability.
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Food Fight is back, and this week we tackle another great food debate. This time it involves the Whopper versus the Big Mac! Listen below as your host John Landecker takes the side of McDonald’s Big Mac and segment cohost Dan Levy takes Burger King’s Whopper. Check out Dan’s podcast Barguments! Listen below to hear the debate and who won!
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Phil Sklar, Co-Founder and CEO National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum, joins your host John Landecker to talk about the new bobbleheads that the museum released in honor of one of the greatest sporting events in American history. Listen below as John and Phil go over the truly unique and clever way of commemorating some of our greatest national icons and legends, and we hear a little bit about how Phil took the bobblehead idea and made it into something more. The National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum is located in Milwaukee WI, at 107 S. 1st St. 2nd Floor. Go check out their website if you want to order any of the Miracle On Ice Bobbleheads or any of their other products. Custom shop is also available.
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Your host, the legendary John Landecker, is joined by Herb Weisbaum, The ConsumerMan, an Emmy-award-winning broadcaster and one of America’s top consumer experts. He’s been protecting us for more than 40 years, having covered the consumer beat for CBS News, NBC News, and The TODAY Show, among others.
He is currently a Contributing Editor at Checkbook.org, a nonprofit organization that helps consumers get good service and low prices. He also hosts their Consumerpedia podcast.
Herb goes over the latest consumerpedia podcast episode which encourages you to shop around for your car insurance! Listen to the interview below and then go listen to the full story at the consumerpedia podcast. Herb has kindly hooked up our listeners with a free guide if you go to checkbook.org/wgnradio/autoinsurance
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Food Fight is back, and this week we tackle another great food debate. This time it involves Cinnabon vs. Auntie Anne’s! Listen below as your host John Landecker takes the side of Auntie Anne’s soft pretzels and segment cohost Dan Levy takes the big glazed Cinnabon. Check out Dan’s podcast Barguments! Listen below to hear the debate and who won!
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WGN Sports reporter Andy Masur joins John Landecker to talk about the key moments and storylines of the game.
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Food Fight is back and this week we tackle another great food debate. This time it involves Buffalo Wings vs. Mozzarella Sticks! Listen below as your host John Landecker takes the side of Buffalo Wings and segment cohost Dan Levy takes Mozzarella Sticks. Check out Dan’s podcast Barguments! Listen below to hear the debate and who won!
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Your host, the legendary John Landecker, is joined by Herb Weisbaum, The ConsumerMan, an Emmy-award-winning broadcaster and one of America’s top consumer experts. He’s been protecting us for more than 40 years, having covered the consumer beat for CBS News, NBC News, and The TODAY Show, among others.
He is currently a Contributing Editor at Checkbook.org, a nonprofit organization that helps consumers get good service and low prices. He also hosts their Consumerpedia podcast.
This time Herb helps all those who are interested in buying a new car, but BEWARE those shady dealers and their unlawful practices, not all car dealerships are shady but they are out there! Listen below to hear some of them, after the break Herb gives us some helpful tips and tricks when buying a car!
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Steve Dale, WGN Radio host and animal expert, joins John Landecker on the show to give us the top dog names of the year. Later on, we hear from Steve about coyote mating season and what we can expect. Did you know that of all cities in the United States, Chicago has the largest wild coyote population? Check out Steve’s website to read some more of his tips and blogs!
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Director of Research at Landmark Pest Management Rebecca Fyffe joins host John Landecker on the program to explain the cicadas extremely rare emergence as we have two different broods coming out at once. The last time this happened, Thomas Jefferson was president.
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No there isn’t a new Babe movie hitting theaters this summer. However, thanks to the efforts of Chicagoland Pig Rescue, there are foster pigs that need help in their health journey. Listen below as your host John Landecker speaks with one of the volunteers, Kendra Savage, who is currently fostering an adorable pig named Maple. Hear Kendra talk about the challenges and rewards of fostering a pig.
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Food Fight is back and this week we tackle another great food debate. This time it involves morning drinks; Mimosa vs. Bloody Mary! Listen below as your host John Landecker takes the side of the Mimosa and segment cohost Dan Levy takes the Bloody Mary. Check out Dan’s podcast Barguments! Listen below to hear the debate and who won!
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Derek Rucker, Professor of Marketing at the Northwestern Kellogg School of Management, joins John Landecker to discuss Super Bowl advertising.
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Anthony Mongiello, A.K.A “The Big Cheese,” joins John Landecker to discuss the incredible story about how his patent for Stuffed Crust Pizza was allegedly stolen by Pizza Hut. His story is highlighted in the movie Stolen Dough which is available on Amazon Prime.
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Rod Pyle, Editor in Chief of Ad Astra Magazine and host of ‘This Week in Space‘ Podcast, joins host John Landecker to talk about the final flight of the Ingenuity Mars helicopter. The little chopper started as a ‘what if’ project and became so much more. After the break, we hear all about the second race to the moon to search for water under the surface!
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Food Fight is back and this week we tackle another great food debate: Donuts vs. Brownies! Listen below as your host John Landecker takes the side of the brownies and segment cohost Dan Levy takes the delicious dunkable donut. Check out Dan’s podcast Barguments! Listen below to hear the debate and who won
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John Landecker is joined today by Adam Carson, the founder of Drip and Culture, a socially-minded coffee company that was founded recently but holds a strong presence in the Waukegan community. Adam and his wife run the coffee shop, the supermarcado it resides in, and the art studio upstairs, not only to service the community’s food and coffee needs but to also help the community itself. Hear more below and check out their website!
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/4484107/4484107_2024-01-26-012807.64kmono.mp3Recent PostsYour HometownMION Artisan Soap is made with love in small batches.cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}A Baby Naturally meets needs from belly to birth to baby.cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Your Hometown: Marianjoy Rehabilitation Hospital.cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Cosley Zoo celebrates 50 years of nature in Wheaton.cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Restaurateur Eric Schlickman has a passion for Wheaton.cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Click for moreRecent PostsJohn LandeckerKeep your medical data safe as breaches hit a new high.cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}A Tour De Farce: The History of The Three Stooges on tour.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}John Landecker Food Fight: Doritos vs. Cheetos.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Doritos vs. Cheetos.cls-4{fill:#000;}John Landecker Food Fight: Portillo’s vs. Buona.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Click for more
Your Host John Landecker is joined by Chicago Tribune reporter and friend of the show Kori Rumore to discuss her latest Vintage Chicago Tribune article on Polka Royalty in Chicago!
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Your host, the legendary John Landecker, is joined by Herb Weisbaum, The ConsumerMan, an Emmy-award-winning broadcaster and one of America’s top consumer experts. He’s been protecting us for more than 40 years, having covered the consumer beat for CBS News, NBC News, and The TODAY Show, among others.
He is currently a Contributing Editor at Checkbook.org, a nonprofit organization that helps consumers get good service and low prices. He also hosts their Consumerpedia podcast.
Together they discuss Herb’s article on What To Expect as You Prepare Your Tax Return This Year and some of the changes that the IRS has made to their services this year making things a bit easier on all of us. Then they break down a proposed rule to limit bank overdraft fees. Herb explains how many major banks fine excessive overdraft fees that have made them billions since the year 2000. This proposition would limit overdraft fees from anywhere from three to just over seven dollars. After that, we get to some of the subscriptions that we pay for we might not even know. Then it’s a new year, time for many to go back to the gym, Herb offers some ratings for gyms in our area for free.
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The start of the year means looking back at the last year of film because it’s time for Oscar nominations. John Landecker is joined by our good friend Blockbuster Blake Stubbs to talk about some of the well-deserved nominations and some of the absurd snubs John and Blake thought deserved more.
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Food Fight is back and this week we tackle another great food debate: Thin Crust vs. Deep Dish. Listen below as your host John Landecker takes the side of the classic thin crust and segment cohost Dan Levy takes the Chicago classic Deep Dish. Check out Dan’s podcast Barguments! Listen below to hear the debate and who won!
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Though our cities have a bitter football rivalry, does that mean we can’t explore all that Green Bay has to offer? No! Join Dane Neal as he fills in for John Landecker this evening and welcomes Nick Meisner, Vice President of Digital Marketing and Communications for Discover Green Bay, on to the show to tell us loyal Chicagoans all about the wonderful places, stores, restaurants, and all the hidden gems that Green Bay has to offer.
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/4476393/4476393_2024-01-05-185433.64kmono.mp3Recent PostsDane NealAEW star Willow Nightingale, wrestling in Illinois and around the world!.cls-4{fill:#000;}Jake Voegeli with Manhattan Brewing Company and El Bandido Yankee join forces for ‘Frog Wizard Fest!’.cls-4{fill:#000;}Blake Lothian with Wings & Wheels take trucks to the track at Martinsville! .cls-4{fill:#000;}Derek Thorn and El Bandido Yankee are ready to race with the top tequila at Kevin Harvick’s Kern County Raceway!.cls-4{fill:#000;}Scott Dixon and Dane on season start at St. Pete, kids, career and how all roads lead to INDY!.cls-4{fill:#000;}Click for moreRecent PostsJohn LandeckerKeep your medical data safe as breaches hit a new high.cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}A Tour De Farce: The History of The Three Stooges on tour.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}John Landecker Food Fight: Doritos vs. Cheetos.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Doritos vs. Cheetos.cls-4{fill:#000;}John Landecker Food Fight: Portillo’s vs. Buona.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Click for more
Dane Neal in for John Landecker this evening helps promote Chicago Restaurant Week with the help of two local chefs and restaurateurs In the first part of the segment, Dane welcomes Chef Lamar Moore from Bronzeville Winery, featuring American cuisine featuring locally sourced comfort foods matched with an impressive, rotating wine list with selections from around the world highlighting women, minority and African American owned labels. After the break, Dane has Chef Steve Chiappetti from the Albert, known for Italian-American cuisine inspired by his Calabrian heritage. Check out both of those spots and more during Chicago Restaurant Week. Click here for participating restaurants
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/4475789/4475789_2024-01-04-020729.64kmono.mp3Recent PostsDane NealAEW star Willow Nightingale, wrestling in Illinois and around the world!.cls-4{fill:#000;}Jake Voegeli with Manhattan Brewing Company and El Bandido Yankee join forces for ‘Frog Wizard Fest!’.cls-4{fill:#000;}Blake Lothian with Wings & Wheels take trucks to the track at Martinsville! .cls-4{fill:#000;}Derek Thorn and El Bandido Yankee are ready to race with the top tequila at Kevin Harvick’s Kern County Raceway!.cls-4{fill:#000;}Scott Dixon and Dane on season start at St. Pete, kids, career and how all roads lead to INDY!.cls-4{fill:#000;}Click for moreRecent PostsJohn LandeckerKeep your medical data safe as breaches hit a new high.cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}A Tour De Farce: The History of The Three Stooges on tour.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}John Landecker Food Fight: Doritos vs. Cheetos.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Doritos vs. Cheetos.cls-4{fill:#000;}John Landecker Food Fight: Portillo’s vs. Buona.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Click for more
Your host John Landecker takes you back in time to an old story from his nephew’s youth and how it has started to continue to a new generation.
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The John Landecker program welcomes long-time friend of the show and Chicago Tribune reporter Kori Rumore on the program once again to give us some of the interesting backstory about the origins of our favorite red-nosed Reindeer.
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Food Fight is back and this week we tackle another great food debate: Meatloaf v. Lasanga. Listen below as your host John Landecker takes the side of the lasagna and segment cohost Dan Levy takes the meatloaf. Check out Dan’s podcast Barguments! Listen below to hear the debate and who won!
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/4472897/4472897_2023-12-22-035737.64kmono.mp3Recent PostsJohn LandeckerKeep your medical data safe as breaches hit a new high.cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}A Tour De Farce: The History of The Three Stooges on tour.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}John Landecker Food Fight: Doritos vs. Cheetos.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Doritos vs. Cheetos.cls-4{fill:#000;}John Landecker Food Fight: Portillo’s vs. Buona.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Click for more
Your host, the legendary John Landecker, is joined by Herb Weisbaum, The ConsumerMan, an Emmy-award-winning broadcaster and one of America’s top consumer experts. He’s been protecting us for more than 40 years, having covered the consumer beat for CBS News, NBC News, and The TODAY Show, among others.
He is currently a Contributing Editor at Checkbook.org, a nonprofit organization that helps consumers get good service and low prices. He also hosts their Consumerpedia podcast.
On this special pre-Christmas episode, Herb gives us some last-minute tips about porch pirates and after the break, we hear all about new return policies from your favorite companies and brands.
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Steve Dale, WGN Radio host and animal expert, joins John Landecker on the show to give us an update on the illness that dogs are getting at a very alarming rate. After the break, we hear about Steve’s 12 tips to keep your pets safe during the holidays! Check out Steve’s website to read some more of his tips and advice for getting your pets through the holidays!
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Managing Editor of The Takeout Marnie Shure joins your host John Landecker on the show to give us the rundown on 13 new foods to get excited about in December. Later on in the segment, hear about some of the holiday candies that Americans just hate!
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The Radio Zamboni for WGN John Landecker is joined today by a very special guest, the legendary Head Ice Tech for the Chicago Blackhawks, Dan Ahearn. Over the last 40 years, if you’ve been to a game, chances are you’ve seen him on the Zamboni cleaning the ice for players between periods. But he does so much more for the Blackhawks organization and the hockey community locally. Listen below to hear Dan tell his story about how hockey is his life. You won’t want to miss this!
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/4470971/4470971_2023-12-15-180211.64kmono.mp3More coverageChicago BlackhawksKyle Davidson, Hawks are ready for the next step.cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}LA Kings rally late, finish 3rd in the Pacific Division with a 5-4 overtime victory over Chicago.cls-4{fill:#000;}Blackhawks close season with 5-4 OT loss to the Kings.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}LA Kings 5 – Blackhawks 4 – OT – 4/18/24.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Frank Nazar debut offers a glimpse into the future.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Click for moreRecent PostsJohn LandeckerKeep your medical data safe as breaches hit a new high.cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}A Tour De Farce: The History of The Three Stooges on tour.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}John Landecker Food Fight: Doritos vs. Cheetos.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Doritos vs. Cheetos.cls-4{fill:#000;}John Landecker Food Fight: Portillo’s vs. Buona.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Click for more
Your Hometown Lemont wraps up with this segment of The John Landecker Show. John is joined by David and JoAnn Bruff, the owners and operators of B-Side Records. Listen below to hear all about this pristine record store in the heart of Lemont. Go and check them out in person to get a taste of this rockin’ record store!
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Dr. Christine Crawford, adult, child, and adolescent psychiatrist, joins John Landecker to talk about how to help kids if you see them struggling with mental health. Dr. Crawford will be speaking tomorrow as part of the Glenbard Parents Series to talk about solutions to help kids heal. For more information visit www.glenbardgps.org.
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Food Fight is back and this week we tackle another great food debate: Cannoli vs Eclair. Listen below as your host John Landecker takes the side of the Eclair and segment cohost Dan Levy takes the Cannoli. Check out Dan’s podcast Barguments! Listen below to hear the debate and who won!
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Rod Pyle, Editor in Chief of Ad Astra Magazine and host of ‘This Week in Space‘ Podcast, joins host John Landecker to give us some of the recent news that has happened inside and outside our orbit in the last month, including a Christmas Day rocket launch, SpaceX News, ‘Cannibals’ in space, and more! Listen below to hear the full discussion between John and Rod.
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Food Fight is back and this week we tackle another great food debate: Pudding vs. Jello! Listen below as your host John Landecker takes the side of the jiggly Jello and segment cohost Dan Levy creamy pudding. Check out Dan’s podcast Barguments! Listen below to hear the debate and who won!
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Karina Slaughter, Chief Early Learning Officer at Chicago Commons, joins host John Landecker for a Giving Tuesday spotlight on Chicago Commons, the Chicagoland organization with over 100 years of service to our community. Listen to hear about all the great work Katrina and everybody over at Chicago Commons is doing for the community and how you can help!
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Food Fight is back and this week we tackle another great food debate: !ce Cream Cake vs. Cheesecake! Listen below as your host John Landecker takes the side of Ice Cream Cake and segment cohost Dan Levy backs the Cheesecake. Check out Dan’s podcast Barguments! Listen below to hear the debate and who won!
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Steve Dale, WGN Radio host and animal expert, joins John Landecker on the show to explain the new virus that is making dogs sick. Later on, we hear five tips from Steve about keeping your pet safe around the Thanksgiving table. Check out Steve’s website to read some more of his tips and advice for getting your pets through the holidays!
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Your host, the legendary John Landecker, is joined by Herb Weisbaum, The ConsumerMan, an Emmy-award-winning broadcaster and one of America’s top consumer experts. He’s been protecting us for more than 40 years, having covered the consumer beat for CBS News, NBC News, and The TODAY Show, among others.
He is currently a Contributing Editor at Checkbook.org, a nonprofit organization that helps consumers get good service and low prices. He also hosts their Consumerpedia podcast.
Together they discuss the best strategies when finding the right company to repair or replace your roof: Consider all your options, read reviews from other customers, and don’t just work with companies who show up at your door. Listen below to hear the link Herb gives to show you all the results they found!
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/4461382/4461382_2023-11-21-032922.64kmono.mp3Recent PostsJohn LandeckerKeep your medical data safe as breaches hit a new high.cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}A Tour De Farce: The History of The Three Stooges on tour.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}John Landecker Food Fight: Doritos vs. Cheetos.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Doritos vs. Cheetos.cls-4{fill:#000;}John Landecker Food Fight: Portillo’s vs. Buona.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Click for more
Food Fight is back and this week we tackle another great food debate! Cheese Fries vs. Cheese Curds! Listen below as your host John Landecker takes the side of The squeaky cheese curds and segment co-host Dan Levy backs the salty cheese fries. Check out Dan’s podcast Barguments! Listen below to hear the debate and who won!
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Managing Editor of The Takeout Marnie Shure joins your host John Landecker on the show to breakdown each state’s top Google search for Thanksgiving potato dishes. For Illinois residents, it’s au gratin potatoes. After the break, we hear about all those last minute Thanksgiving food purchases that we often forget!
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/4459947/4459947_2023-11-16-035747.64kmono.mp3Recent PostsJohn LandeckerKeep your medical data safe as breaches hit a new high.cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}A Tour De Farce: The History of The Three Stooges on tour.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}John Landecker Food Fight: Doritos vs. Cheetos.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Doritos vs. Cheetos.cls-4{fill:#000;}John Landecker Food Fight: Portillo’s vs. Buona.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Click for more
Your host, the legendary John Landecker, is joined by Herb Weisbaum, The ConsumerMan, an Emmy-award-winning broadcaster and one of America’s top consumer experts. He’s been protecting us for more than 40 years, having covered the consumer beat for CBS News, NBC News, and The TODAY Show, among others.
He is currently a Contributing Editor at Checkbook.org, a nonprofit organization that helps consumers get good service and low prices. He also hosts their Consumerpedia podcast.
Together they discuss what a buy now pay later plans and some of the pitfalls and risks that ensue when you agree to them. Check out Herb’s full article on Buy Now, Pay Later Often a Debt Trap.
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/4459936/4459936_2023-11-16-011136.64kmono.mp3Recent PostsJohn LandeckerKeep your medical data safe as breaches hit a new high.cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}A Tour De Farce: The History of The Three Stooges on tour.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}John Landecker Food Fight: Doritos vs. Cheetos.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Doritos vs. Cheetos.cls-4{fill:#000;}John Landecker Food Fight: Portillo’s vs. Buona.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Click for more
John Landecker has his hand on the pulse of Hollywood. Once the end of the strike was announced earlier this evening, we called upon his daughter, Hollywood actress Amy Landecker, to join us via the phone live from California with an update on the strike, when we can start to see some new work, and what’s next in Hollywood.
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/4454594/4454594_2023-11-09-025434.64kmono.mp3Hollywood actors strike is over as union reaches tentative deal with studiosRecent PostsJohn LandeckerKeep your medical data safe as breaches hit a new high.cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}A Tour De Farce: The History of The Three Stooges on tour.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}John Landecker Food Fight: Doritos vs. Cheetos.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Doritos vs. Cheetos.cls-4{fill:#000;}John Landecker Food Fight: Portillo’s vs. Buona.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Click for more
John Landecker sits down with Kevin Olusola from the three time Grammy-Award winning, multi-platinum recording artist Pentatonix “The Most Wonderful Tour of the Year” tour (which comes to Rosemont’s Allstate Arena on 11/29) and a new holiday album, The Greatest Christmas Hits. Listen below to hear Kevin and John talk about Kevin’s joining the group, the new tour and the new holiday album!
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Kate Bleeker, Vice President of German American Events LLC, the people behind The Chriskindlmarket, joins John Landecker in studio to help welcome in probably one of the most popular holiday traditions in Chicago’s history, The Christkindlmarket! Free to get in and lots of unique gifts and food for you and your family to try and buy! This is the 27th year of the market in Chicago and you will not want to miss your chance to stop by! Check out the interview below and their website christkindlmarket.com
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Fans of the critically acclaimed series Downton Abbey will not want to miss this exhibition that is coming to Chicago from November 10, 2023-March 31, 2024 at Westfield Old Orchard Shopping Center, 4905 Old Orchard Center, Skokie, IL 60077. Check out the interview with Tom Zaller the President and CEO of Imagine Exhibitions on how all this came to be. It is something you will not want to miss! Check out their website to get tickets!
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/4453660/4453660_2023-11-08-032300.64kmono.mp3Recent PostsJohn LandeckerKeep your medical data safe as breaches hit a new high.cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}A Tour De Farce: The History of The Three Stooges on tour.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}John Landecker Food Fight: Doritos vs. Cheetos.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Doritos vs. Cheetos.cls-4{fill:#000;}John Landecker Food Fight: Portillo’s vs. Buona.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Click for more
Food Fight is back and this week we tackle another great food debate: Chinese food vs. Japanese food! Listen below as your host John Landecker takes the side of Japanese food and segment co-host Dan Levy backs Chinese food. Check out Dan’s podcast Barguments! Listen below to hear the debate and who won!
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Food Fight is back and this week we tackle another great food debate:! Chocolate vs. vanilla! Listen below as your host John Landecker takes the side of vanilla and segment co-host Dan Levy backs the chocolate side. Check out Dan’s podcast Barguments! Listen below to hear the debate and who won!
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/4453653/4453653_2023-11-08-020453.64kmono.mp3Recent PostsJohn LandeckerKeep your medical data safe as breaches hit a new high.cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}A Tour De Farce: The History of The Three Stooges on tour.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}John Landecker Food Fight: Doritos vs. Cheetos.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Doritos vs. Cheetos.cls-4{fill:#000;}John Landecker Food Fight: Portillo’s vs. Buona.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Click for more
Your host, the legendary John Landecker, is joined by Herb Weisbaum, The ConsumerMan, an Emmy-award-winning broadcaster and one of America’s top consumer experts. He’s been protecting us for more than 40 years, having covered the consumer beat for CBS News, NBC News, and The TODAY Show, among others.
He is currently a Contributing Editor at Checkbook.org, a nonprofit organization that helps consumers get good service and low prices. He also hosts their Consumerpedia podcast.
Together they discuss the best tips and tricks and ways to pick a credit card and all the different types of credit cards. Ways to check your credit score, the best types of cards for your situation, and more! if you want more details check out his article How to Pick The Right Credit Card
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/4452165/4452165_2023-11-03-010205.64kmono.mp3Recent PostsJohn LandeckerKeep your medical data safe as breaches hit a new high.cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}A Tour De Farce: The History of The Three Stooges on tour.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}John Landecker Food Fight: Doritos vs. Cheetos.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Doritos vs. Cheetos.cls-4{fill:#000;}John Landecker Food Fight: Portillo’s vs. Buona.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Click for more
The Greatest Show on Earth returns to Rosemont this weekend, but it’s not the same show you remember. Tune in to John Landecker and One Wheel Wonder Wesley Williams, Unicyclist and Guinness World Record Holder, and part of the new tour of Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey. You can get your tickets online and check out this totally brand-new performance featuring incredible acts that you’ve never seen before!
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/4452152/4452152_2023-11-03-003952.64kmono.mp3Recent PostsJohn LandeckerKeep your medical data safe as breaches hit a new high.cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}A Tour De Farce: The History of The Three Stooges on tour.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}John Landecker Food Fight: Doritos vs. Cheetos.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Doritos vs. Cheetos.cls-4{fill:#000;}John Landecker Food Fight: Portillo’s vs. Buona.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Click for more
Turi Ryder, a radio legend and author of the new book “She Said What? (A Life on the Air)”, joins her longtime friend and host of the program John Landecker to talk about the audio copy of her book. Turi and John get together and talk about careers in radio and the process of writing and recording her book. Please Check out the audio copy of She Said What? or grab yourself a hard copy.
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/4452086/4452086_2023-11-02-214026.64kmono.mp3Recent PostsJohn LandeckerKeep your medical data safe as breaches hit a new high.cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}A Tour De Farce: The History of The Three Stooges on tour.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}John Landecker Food Fight: Doritos vs. Cheetos.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Doritos vs. Cheetos.cls-4{fill:#000;}John Landecker Food Fight: Portillo’s vs. Buona.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Click for more
Food Fight is back and this week we tackle another great food debate: Oreos V. Chips Ahoy! Listen below as your host John Landecker takes the side of Oreos and segment co-host Dan Levy backs Chips Ahoy!. Check out Dan’s podcast Barguments! Listen below to hear the debate and who won!
New York Times best-selling author and co-host of the Ask Lisa podcast Dr. Lisa Damour joins Jon Hansen, in for John Landecker, to shed some light on The Glenbard Parent Series (GPS). Listen in as Dr. Damour talks about what prompted her to write her NYT bestseller The Emotional Lives of Teenagers, how adults can be more supportive […]
Gus Noble, CEO of Chicago Scots, joins John Landecker to discuss their 178th anniversary as an organization. Gus also talks about how he was named Officer of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire by Queen Elizabeth II and the Kilted Classic Golf Tournament that’s returning on September 28th. For more information, visit chicagoscots.org/classic
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/4156462/GUS_NOBLE_2023-09-07-042502.64kmono.mp3John LandeckerRecent PostsThe Kilted Classic Golf Tournament returns for 22nd ….cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Rick Telander: What is happening to college football?.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Elmwood Park Special Events Director Michael Neri.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Bright and Early Bike the Drive.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Lost in the cosmos: New Horizons’ budget threatened.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Click for more
Chicago Sun Times sports columnist Rick Telander joins John Landecker to discuss his recent piece ‘College football is no longer the game we once knew: This is what happens when the only thing schools care about is winning.‘ The two talk about the win-at-all-costs mentality, the effects of the transfer portal, and the possibility of a ‘super conference.’
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/4156109/4156109_2023-09-06-030209.64kmono.mp3John LandeckerRecent PostsThe Kilted Classic Golf Tournament returns for 22nd ….cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Rick Telander: What is happening to college football?.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Elmwood Park Special Events Director Michael Neri.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Bright and Early Bike the Drive.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Lost in the cosmos: New Horizons’ budget threatened.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Click for more
Special Events Director of Elmwood Park Michael Neri joins Host John Landecker on the show to discuss the upcoming Fight Night, DARE Car Show, Movies in the Park, and more!
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/4154960/4154960_2023-09-01-014200.64kmono.mp3More Your HometownJohn LandeckerRecent PostsElmwood Park Special Events Director Michael Neri.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Bright and Early Bike the Drive.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Lost in the cosmos: New Horizons’ budget threatened.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Restaurants bring home some big bucks.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Slim Shady slugfest.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Click for more
Executive Director with the Active Transportation Alliance Amy Rynell joins John Landecker to talk about the Fifth Third Bike the Drive event. She discusses all the benefits of coming to this wonderful event as well as how to register, and has a few laughs with John and David Jennings.
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/4154958/4154958_2023-09-01-014758.64kmono.mp3John LandeckerRecent PostsElmwood Park Special Events Director Michael Neri.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Bright and Early Bike the Drive.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Lost in the cosmos: New Horizons’ budget threatened.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Restaurants bring home some big bucks.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Slim Shady slugfest.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Click for more
Rod Pyle, Editor in Chief at Ad Astra Magazine, joins your host John Landecker to talk about the New Horizons spacecraft’s trip to the Kuiper Belt and its trimmed 2024 budget. They also discuss “extraterrestrial technology” and a mess caused by Russian space debris.
For Rod’s article on the New Horizons, click here.
Check out Rod’s Podcast This Week in Space, available anywhere you listen to podcasts.
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/4154608/4154608_2023-08-31-025308.64kmono.mp3John WilliamsRecent PostsBest of the Midwest: Explore Hocking Hills!.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Healthy Labor Day recipes.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Elmwood Park Village President Angelo ‘Skip’ Saviano.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Evaluating Mitch McConnell’s second freeze up.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}About members of Congress….cls-4{fill:#000;}Click for more
Marnie Shure, managing editor of The Takeout, joins John Landecker on the show to talk about what restaurants earn the most money at each location! listen below to see what made the list Check out more of Marnie’s work at The Takeout!
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/4154611/4154611_2023-08-31-022611.64kmono.mp3John LandeckerRecent PostsElmwood Park Special Events Director Michael Neri.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Bright and Early Bike the Drive.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Lost in the cosmos: New Horizons’ budget threatened.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Restaurants bring home some big bucks.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Slim Shady slugfest.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Click for more
The Patent Professor, John Rizvi, joins John Landecker to discuss the usage of Grammy-award winning rapper Eminem’s music by GOP presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy at campaign events. They also go over who owns the rights to former President Donald Trump’s mug shot photo.
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/4154593/4154593_2023-08-31-001633.64kmono.mp3John LandeckerRecent PostsElmwood Park Special Events Director Michael Neri.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Bright and Early Bike the Drive.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Lost in the cosmos: New Horizons’ budget threatened.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Restaurants bring home some big bucks.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Slim Shady slugfest.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Click for more
First girls’ flag football scholarship recipients in Chicago Public League history join your host John Landecker on the show. The athletes – Emma Jazmin Valenzuela, Karla Martinez Rodriguez, and Saniya Shotwell – join John to talk about their start in flag football and how they received scholarships, and we wish them luck in their scholastic and athletic careers.
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/4154587/4154587_2023-08-31-004127.64kmono.mp3John LandeckerRecent PostsElmwood Park Special Events Director Michael Neri.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Bright and Early Bike the Drive.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Lost in the cosmos: New Horizons’ budget threatened.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Restaurants bring home some big bucks.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Slim Shady slugfest.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Click for more
Your host, the legendary John Landecker, is joined by Herb Weisbaum, The ConsumerMan, an Emmy-award-winning broadcaster and one of America’s top consumer experts. He’s been protecting us for more than 40 years, having covered the consumer beat for CBS News, NBC News, and The TODAY Show, among others.
He is currently a Contributing Editor at Checkbook.org, a nonprofit organization that helps consumers get good service and low prices. He also hosts their Consumerpedia podcast.
Together they discuss Amazon raising the minimum purchase requirement based upon your zip code. You might be spending more for that “free” shipping!
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/4154588/4154588_2023-08-31-004728.64kmono.mp3John LandeckerRecent PostsElmwood Park Special Events Director Michael Neri.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Bright and Early Bike the Drive.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Lost in the cosmos: New Horizons’ budget threatened.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Restaurants bring home some big bucks.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Slim Shady slugfest.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Click for more
Food Fight is back and this week we tackle another great food debate: Skillet V. Omelet ! Listen below as your host John Landecker takes the side of Omelet and segment co-host Dan Levy backs the Skillet. Check out Dan’s podcast Barguments! Listen below to hear the debate and who won!
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Jon Hansen filling in for John Landecker, invites Blockbuster Blake Stubbs on the show and together they discuss what’s currently out in theatres and the staying power of Oppenheimer and Barbie at the box office as well as Barbie getting a limited IMAX run in late September. And then a brief discussion about the complexities of the actors and writers striking, but some films being allowed to be released.
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/4152332/4152332_2023-08-25-015732.64kmono.mp3John LandeckerRecent PostsElmwood Park Special Events Director Michael Neri.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Bright and Early Bike the Drive.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Lost in the cosmos: New Horizons’ budget threatened.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Restaurants bring home some big bucks.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Slim Shady slugfest.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Click for more
Your host Jon Hansen, filling in for John Landecker, is joined by Herb Weisbaum, The ConsumerMan, an Emmy-award-winning broadcaster and one of America’s top consumer experts. He’s been protecting us for more than 40 years, having covered the consumer beat for CBS News, NBC News, and The TODAY Show, among others. He is currently a […]
Jon Hansen, filling in for John Landecker this evening, is joined by Anthony Solis and Eric Cardenas from Prime Tacos. They brought in some of the best tacos that we have ever had and we of course devoured them down. They are featured in this year’s 10th annual Lakeview Taco Fest, happening Sat, August 26, […]
Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune Reporter and longtime friend of the show, joins Jon Hansen, filling in for John Landecker, to talk about the 10 biggest bummers that happened in our 100 years of history starting all the way in 1919.
WGN-TV’s Bill Snyder, producer for Tom Skilling, joins Jon Hansen, filling in for John Landecker to break down this outrageous heat and humidity, what Chicago residents should expect, and how we can stay safe. One tip is drink plenty of water even if you aren’t outside long!
Food Fight is back and this week we tackle another great food debate: M&M’s vs. Reese’s Pieces! Listen below as your host John Landecker takes the side of Reese’s Pieces and segment co-host Dan Levy backs the M&M. Check out Dan’s podcast Barguments! Listen below to hear the debate and who won!
With the fires happening in Maui, we wanted to help spread awareness to the cause and how to donate. Micah Kāne, the CEO and President of Hawaii Community Foundation, joins your host John Landecker to talk about the Maui Strong Fund and what we on the mainland can do to help. Find out more information […]
Emmy-award-winning broadcaster and one of America’s top consumer experts, Herb Weisbaum has been protecting us for more than 40 years, having covered the consumer beat for CBS News, NBC News, and The TODAY Show, among others. He is currently a Contributing Editor at Checkbook.org, a nonprofit organization that helps consumers get good service and low prices. He […]
Steve Dale, WGN Radio host and pet expert, joins host John Landecker on the show to answer some of John’s producer Breandan Rook‘s questions about fostering as he and his fiancé just started to foster a dog! After the break, Steve tells us all about the top cat breeds and names and the top dog […]
Food Fight is back and this week we tackle another great food debate: Chicken wing drumsticks or flats? Listen below as your host John Landecker takes the side of drumsticks and segment co-host Dan Levy backs the flats. Check out Dan’s podcast Barguments! Listen below to hear the debate and who won!
Your host, the legendary John Landecker, is joined by Herb Weisbaum, The ConsumerMan, an Emmy-award-winning broadcaster and one of America’s top consumer experts. He’s been protecting us for more than 40 years, having covered the consumer beat for CBS News, NBC News, and The TODAY Show, among others. He is currently a contributing editor at Checkbook.org, a nonprofit organization […]
With more COVID cases trickling down into the news, John Landecker wanted some answers. Dr. Emily Tuchman from Northwestern Medicine Glenview Outpatient Center joins John and brings us up to speed about the recent uptick in COVID cases. The cases may be more mild but that does not mean to get lax with your safety! […]
The John Landecker Show welcomed our movie reporter Blake Stubbs to the program to discuss the passing of legendary director WIlliam Friedkin. You likely would know his two most famous works, the 1973 horror classic ‘The Exorcist’ and the 1971 crime thriller “The French Connection’ Check out Blake’s website at blakestubbs.com
Your host John Landecker is joined by Kori Rumore of the Chicago Tribune and longtime friend of the show. This edition of The Rumore Report contains the first night game at Wrigley, Dave Matthews Band River Dump, the first Illinois Lottery, and the South Side White Sox playing baseball in shorts. Check out Kori Rumore […]
Marielle Henault is the owner of AquaMermaid. She joins your host John Landecker on the show to discuss what AquaMermaid is all about, from mermaid lessons, to mermaid entertainers to show up at your pool party! Listen below and check out their website, AquaMermaid.com
President of Power Slap Frank Lamicella joins your host John Landecker to break down some of the rules and regulations of Power Slap Their 4th Power Slap event will be on Rumble (for free) this Wednesday August 9th, at 9pm. For more information listen below and check out the link at powerslap.com
John Landecker is joined by Johnny Ford, Director of Public Relations at The Shedd Aquarium, to discuss the transformation of the aquarium in the years leading up to its centennial in 2030. New galleries, experiences, and learning spaces are among the anticipated changes!
Dan Hampton, NFL Hall of Famer and host of the Hamp and O’B show, joins WGN Radio’s John Landecker to preview the Chicago Bears season and what to expect out of Halas Hall this year. Tune in on September 9th to hear Dan, Ed O’Bradovich, and Andy Masur kick off the 2023 season!
Rod Pyle, Editor-in-chief of Ad Astra Magazine and host of the ‘This Week in Space’ Podcast, joins WGN Radio’s John Landecker, as he fills in for Dave Plier, to talk about alien technology, and all the supermoons you can expect to see this year!
Dr. Robin Mraz, emergency medicine physician at Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital, joins John Landecker to give us some safety tips for those who are out in this heat and going to Lollapalooza this weekend!
Want to meet some incredible actors like Henry Winkler and Susan Sarandon, artists, and attend some incredible entertainment panels? Well, get your tickets to the Fan Expo at the Donald E Stephens Convention Center. John Landecker speaks with Andrew Moyes, who is the Vice President of the Expo and breaks down all the different things […]
Your host, the legendary John Landecker, is joined by Herb Weisbaum, The ConsumerMan, an Emmy-award-winning broadcaster and one of America’s top consumer experts. He’s been protecting us for more than 40 years, having covered the consumer beat for CBS News, NBC News, and The TODAY Show, among others. He is currently a Contributing Editor at Checkbook.org, a […]
Author Chris Clews joins WGN Radio’s John Landecker to talk about his latest book, ‘Raised on the ’80s: 30+ Unexpected Life Lessons from the Movies and Music That Defined Pop Culture’s Most Excellent Decade’.
John Landecker is joined by legendary writer, voice actor and former Bozo the Clown performer, Joey D’Auria. Joey will be at the Wheaton All Night Flea Market on Saturday August 19th from 3pm to 1am! He will be doing meet and greets and signing autographs and showing a marvelous collection of Bozo memorabilia! Find more […]
Rob Sarwark and Sam Fazio are the men responsible for bringing a cubs song to life after decades hidden away. Listen to the wonderful story of the discovery of ‘Come out to Wrigley Field’ and where you can find it now!
Legendary hockey player and broadcaster Troy Murray joins John Landecker to discuss the impact Rocky Wirtz had on the Blackhawks organization from mending relationships between fans, former players, and the team to putting the Blackhawks on television. Tory expounds on his broadcasting career as well. Listen below to listen to the full discussion and some […]
Dr. Renee Dua and her husband Nick Desai, co creators of the app Together by Renee, join John Landecker to break down all the different things that this app can do, like keep track of your medications, take your vitals, schedule appointment reminders, and even refill your prescriptions. Listen below to hear more about what […]
John Landecker is joined by Molly Perrot, the Executive Director for the Ottawa Historical & Scouting Heritage Museum. Molly breaks down the museum’s collection and some of the most important historical events in Ottawa.
King John Williams joins John Landecker to talk about his hometown, Ottawa, as well as reminisce about some radio memories they have.
Pet expert and WGN Radio host Steve Dale joins John Landecker to teach us more about why our four legged friends may bite and what to do with the upcoming heat wave to keep your furry friends happy and healthy.
Chicago Tribune reporter Kori Rumore joins John Landecker to go into Barbie’s theatrical release, Oppenheimer’s connection to Chicago, and the celebration of Nickel the turtle’s 20th year in the Shedd Aquarium.
WGN-TV’s Bill Snyder, producer for Tom Skilling, joins John Landecker to break down the Canadian wildfires, and what Chicago residents should expect.
Veteran television host and executive producer Tommy Habeeb joins John Landecker to discuss his thoughts on SAG-AFTRA strike and the fallout from the “Barbenheimer” opening weekend.
Shortly after the announcement of the passing of Blackhawks Chairman Rocky Wirtz, WGN Radio’s Sports Director Dave Eanet joins John Landecker to reflect on Rocky’s legacy with the team and his place in Chicago sports history.
Joining John Landecker this evening, the man behind The Ides Of March and many other incredible musical adventures, the multi-talented, Grammy-winning, Jim Peterik. Together they discuss “Eye of the Tiger” and how it began a six-week run atop the Billboard pop chart on this day in 1982.
Week one of Food Fight began with the great debate which is better? Cake vs. Pie. Listen below as your host John Landecker takes the side of decadent cake while co-host Dan Levy backs the side of the delicious pies. Listen below to hear the debate and see who won!
Founder and Executive Director of the Illinois Rock and Roll Museum Ron Romero and Board Director Jim Murphy join John Landecker to discuss the inductees of the 3rd Annual Illinois Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony. This year Bob Sirott will be joining John as an Illinois Rock and Roll Hall of Fame […]
Loni Edwards Lunau, founder of The Dog Agency, PetCon 2023, and author of the book ‘How to Make Your Dog #Famous’, joins John Landecker to talk about PetCon 2023 coming to Chicago on July 22nd and 23rd at 401 N Morgan street! PetCon is a great opportunity to meet some of your favorite pet influencers, […]
Herb Weisbaum, also know as The Consumerman, contributing editor at Checkbook.org and host of the Consumerpedia podcast, joins your host John Landecker on the air to talk about new scams of course! Scammers out there are back to using mail scams to pose as the IRS and steal your information, more on from Herb’s article […]
We have a mosquito problem right now in Illinois, West Nile cases have popped up all over Illinois. When we have bug problems, we call Rebecca Fyffe, Director of Research at Landmark Pest Management. She tells us about the areas they were found in, what to expect this summer, the symptoms of West Nile, as […]
Author Alicia Dunams joins John Landecker to discuss her new book, ‘How to Talk to Your Enemies 101+ Ways to turn Hostility into Peace’. Together they go through a few topics in the book from how to practice the forgiving lifestyle to how to talk to those with different political opinions and much more. Find […]
Chicago Chef Graham Elliot joins John Landecker to talk about his new show ‘The Great American Recipe’ that airs Mondays at 8pm CT on PBS. Listen below to hear all about this incredible show and check out the first episode!
Week one of Food Fight began with the great debate which is better? Pancakes or Waffles. Listen below as your host John Landecker takes the side of crispy Waffles and segment co-host Dan Levy backs the delicious pancakes. Listen below to hear the debate and see who won!
Your Host John Landecker is joined by Andrew Farwell and Jerry Michelson to spread the word about the 312 Comedy festival coming to Chicago this Fall! Featuring comedians such as Nate Bargatze, Russell Peters John Crist, Nicole Byer and more! Tickets on sale now, at 312comedyfestival.com!
Kevin Shotsberger and Razz Jenkins, self proclaimed ‘Old Farts,’ join your host John Landecker to give a history of the Old Farts and what they’re all about. They also tell us where to find them this summer if you want to find them and ask them some questions. Their next appearance is at Taste of […]
Week one of Food Fight began with the great debate which is better? Hot Dogs or Brats. Listen below as your host John Landecker takes the side of brats and segment co-host Dan Levy backs the hot dogs. Listen below to hear the debate and see who won!
Rock & Roll icon Billy Corgan joins John Landecker on the show this evening to promote an event coming to Highland Park Recreation Center this Saturday, July 8th. Listen to the interview below and check out the event here. It’s free, however donations are suggested to help Cooper, one of the young men gravely injured […]
Sue Tabashnik, Author of Patsy Swayze: Every Day, A Chance to Dance, Patrick Swayze: The Dreamer, and The Fans’ Love Story Encore joins John Landecker to talk about Dirty Dancing and its upcoming sequel.
“Blockbuster” Blake Stubbs joins the show to share his review on Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny. Following this, Blake talks about some upcoming movies that he is excited about including Barbie and Oppenheimer.
Herb Weisbaum, The ConsumerMan, is an Emmy-award winning journalist and Contributing Editor at checkbook.org. He’s also the host of their Consumerpedia podcast. Herb joins John Landecker to discuss the recent Publishers Clearinghouse FTC lawsuit settlement. Additionally, the two discuss advancements that have been made on electric vehicles.
Michael Podolsky, Deputy General Counsel at Phantom Fireworks joins JohnLandecker on the show to talk about firework safety, and what precautions consumers should take when purchasing them.
Bob Magiet, Owner of The StopAlong, joins John Landecker on the show to talkabout the Roscoe Village Burger Fest coming next weekend July 7th from 5pm to 10pm,July 8th from 11am to 10pm, and July 9th from 11am to 10pm.
The Queen of Bristol, Queen Elizabeth, joins John Landecker on the show totalk about how her kingdom is hosting the Bristol Renaissance Faire in Kenosha,Wisconsin starting on July 8th – September 4th. Listen in while Queen Elizabeth talksabout the events that will be taking place, how people can get involved and so muchmore!
WGN Radio’s Steve Dale joins John Landecker to discuss the negative effects that fireworks may have on your pet. Steve gives helpful advice on how to mitigate these negative effects and debunks rumors surrounding them. Steve also discusses ways that you can help cool your pets off this summer.
Jason Rosen, the Great Grandson of Sam Rosen who founded S. Rosen’s, joins John Landecker to discuss the origin of S. Rosen’s Mary Ann poppy seed hot dog bun, a staple of the Chicago-style hot dog.
Director of Research at Landmark Pest Management joins your host John Landecker to talk about this year’s tick season, which could be our worst year. Rebecca gives us some tick tips to help us prevent getting bitten by these nasty parasites. Later, hear about Rebecca’s new pro bono project benefiting migrants.
Dr. Catherine Macdonald, director of the Shark Research and Conservation Program at the University of Miami, joins John Landecker to tell us about sharks. Did you know there are over 500 species of shark? Listen to more interesting shark facts from Dr. Macdonald below!
John Landecker is joined by WGN Radio host Dane Neal who will be taking over John’s show Thursday night to host the WGN Street Race Radio Special. Hear what will be coming up on his show tomorrow night when you listen below.
This morning Chicago was rated the worst air quality in the world. Although things are getting better slowly, it looks like this smog will stick around for a few more days. John Landecker sits down with Daniel Westervelt, Associate Research Professor at Columbia University’s Lamont Doherty Earth Observatory in Palisades, NY. Listen to the interview […]
Contributing Editor to Checkbook.org Herb Weisbaum joins John Landecker to explain how Amazon is tricking millions into joining Prime, as well as sharing the best ways to save on hotel rates.
If you ask anyone who grew up in Chicago about their childhood, it is highly likely the Chicago dog will pop up in their memory. The Senior Vice President of Vienna Beef, Bob Schwartz, joins John Landecker on the show to talk all things hotdogs in honor of National Hot Dog Month starting in July.
John Landecker, in for Dave Plier, talks with Brent Chapman, CEO of myNILpay, a platform that allows NCAA athletes to receive financial support from fans, donors and friends through the monetization of their name, image and likeness. Listen below for more information and go to mynilpay.org to get started!
John Landecker, in for Dave Plier, is joined by Wally Podrazik, Adjunct Lecturer of Communications for the University of Illinois at Chicago, author of Watching TV, and Beatles historian, just in time for Global Beatles Day on Sunday. They talk about all things Beatles and they clear up the air surrounding the news of an […]
Micronations exist all over the world, but on June 30th to July 2nd their diplomats will be in Joliet for the 2023 MicroCon! Listen below as John Landecker speaks with Queen Carolyn Shelby from the Nation of Ladonia. Her Majesty is the host and coordinator of the 2023 MicroCon. Get more information here!
Author of Oscar Wars : A History of Hollywood in Gold, Sweat, and Tears Michael Schulman joins John Landecker to discuss the history of Hollywood and the creation of the Academy Awards. Check out the interview to hear a taste of what the book contains.
Ever wanted to travel to another country where Slow Jams reign supreme? Well you might want to apply for citizenship to The United Territories of The Sovereign Nation of The People’s Republic of Slowjamastan, a sovereign nation within the United States. The 11 acre country is ruled over by His Excellency Sultan Randy R Dub […]
Chicago Tribune Reporter Kori Rumore joins John Landecker for the latest edition of The Rumore Report which helps us relive the excitement of Secretariat winning the Belmont Stakes 50 years ago, the extensive list of road closures in Chicago this summer for the NASCAR race, and to wrap up some facts about the Unabomber Ted […]
Jennifer Ackerman, New York Times Best-Selling author and speaker, joins John Landecker on the show to talk about her new book What an Owl Knows, why humans are fascinated with them, and why they are such a unique and important species.
Michael Laurich, an Aquarist at Shedd Aquarium, joins John Landecker to talk all things turtles. Listen to hear about the difference between turtles and tortoises, World Sea Turtle Day at Shedd Aquarium, the importance of turtles in our ecosystem, and more! The two also discuss the upcoming birthday of “Nickel”, a beloved rescue green sea […]
Chicago has an abundance of high-quality beef options, and Father’s Day is a great time to fire up those grills. The Executive Vice President of the Illinois Beef Association, Josh St. Peters, joins the show to talk recipes, tips, tricks, and more!
Wally Werderich, a man who was a part of a canoe team that paddled the length of the Mississippi River in under 17 days, shares his journey. Wally and his team (Scott Miller, Joe Mann, Paul Cox) traveled roughly 2,350 miles in under 17 days, which is a record time that is pending certification from […]
June is National Pollinator Month, and Dr. Doug Taron, the Curator of Biology and Vice President of Research and Conservation at the Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum, joins the show. The two talk all things pollination, including the importance of pollinators, how they affect our livelihood, and what we can do to help!
Barry Levenson, the Founder and Curator of the National Mustard Museum, joins John Landecker to discuss the world’s largest collection of mustards and mustard memorabilia, located in Middleton, Wisconsin. Listen to hear all about the Worldwide Mustard Competition, National Mustard Day, and the Mustard for Munchkins Program. And of course, Barry gives his input on […]
Wildfire expert and founder/CEO of Sun FireDefense Dr. Jim Moseley joins the show to discuss his company’s new wildfire coating technology, which has already been used for mitigation during two California wildfires. The two also discuss Dr. Moseley’s musical background, in which he performed with artists such as Frank Sinatra, Grover Washington, the London Symphony, […]
John Landecker is joined by Dr. Volker Rose, a physicist with Argonne National Laboratory, to discuss a scientific breakthrough in which X-rays have been used to view a single atom for the first time. Dr. Rose discusses the applications and future of this new capability.
Contributing editor of Checkbook.org and host of Consumerpedia podcast (available where all podcasts are found) Herb Weisbaum, AKA the ConsumerMan, joins John Landecker to talk about Amazon and Microsoft being fined for violating children’s privacy rights. Later on, hear about shopping around for the best home insurance policy. Herb has a great link for WGN […]
Steve Dale, host of Steve Dale’s Pet World and Steve Dale’s Other World, joins John Landecker to talk about some new animal stories including a dog being pulled over by the police. He also talks about the importance of picking up after your pet, not just for your own pet’s health but for the health […]
Scott Shea joins John Landecker to talk about his new book, All the Leaves Are Brown: How the Mamas & the Papas Came Together and Broke Apart. Shea’s biography details the rise and fall of the 60s folk rock band. You can get the book here.
Your host John Landecker is joined by Bruce Buzil to talk about the second annual Windy City Hotdog Fest & Eating Contest this weekend 6/3-6/4 from noon-10pm. It features multiple music stage events, unique hotdog options, and is FREE to enter however donations are appreciated. Listen to the full podcast for more information. For more […]
Your host John Landecker is joined by Chicago Tribune reporter Kori Rumore to explain the need-to-knows for those commuting into the city for Taylor Swift’s The Eras Tour this weekend. Later hear some Taylor Swift-themed events that you can attend if you missed your ticket to the tour.
Our movie critic, Blockbuster Blake Stubbs, joins host John Landecker to discuss the top box office movies this weekend, as well as review the new Little Mermaid live action remake. Later, he tells us about some of his favorite Memorial Day watches.
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Rebecca Fyffe, Director of Research at Landmark Pest Management, gives some tips on how to avoid mosquitos this summer. Additionally, she discusses the family of foxes that has been living in Millennium Park.
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Jim Betsios, owner of Offbeat Music, joins John Landecker to talk about this month’s hometown, Lake Zurich. Listen in while Jim talks about the shop, what Offbeat Music offers, and, of course, what makes Lake Zurich so great.
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Award-winning author, speaker, educator, and lifelong travel enthusiast Melanie Holmes joins John Landecker to talk about her latest book titled 100 Things To Do in Illinois Before You Die.
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/4123776/4123776_2023-05-23-210516.64kmono.mp3If you’re looking to learn more about Melanie and her book, you can attend one of the following upcoming events (All events are free and open to the public):
Saturday, May 27, from 12 – 2 p.m.Sock Monkey Museum Gift Shop
210 Robert Parker Coffin Rd
Long Grove, IL 60047
Wednesday, June 7, from 6 – 7 p.m.
The Hayner Public Library District – Genealogy & Local History Branch
401 State St, Alton, IL 62002
Saturday, June 10, from 10:30 – 11:30 a.m.Sherman Public Library
2100 E Andrew Rd, Sherman, IL 62684
Thursday, June 15, from 1 – 2 p.m.Chillicothe Public Library
430 N Bradley Ave, Chillicothe, IL 61523
Psychotherapist Robert W. Schmidt, author of Finding Resilience: Unlock the Door to Mental Health and Happiness, joins John Landecker to talk about what it takes to be happy. Listen in while Robert walks listeners through key steps for overcoming depression, as well as shares some secrets to making other people laugh when they might need it, how to laugh at your own personal struggles, and why laughter is the best medicine.
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Blues legend Corky Siegel and former ‘Tonight Show’ band member Ernie Watts join John Landecker to talk about how they will be coming out to Studio5 in Evanston for a blues concert to kick off the summer. The show is unfortunately sold out, but listen in while Corky and Ernie share some fun stories and talk all things blues.
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Tony Gemignani, chef and acclaimed pizza acrobat, joins John Landecker to talk about the art of pizza acrobatics, what it is and how Tony got involved in the pizza acrobat scene.
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Former guitarist from Jethro Tull and Rock and Roll legend Martin Barre is coming to town with the tour A Brief History of Tull. Click here to find the schedule and get tickets. It’s a full Jethro Tull extravaganza!
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Thomas Leslie, architect, educator, and author, joins John Landecker to discuss the history of Chicago’s iconic, historic, and gorgeous skyline. Listen below to hear an abridged retelling. However, if you want the full story, check out Thomas’ book, Chicago Skyscrapers: 1934-1986: How Technology, Politics, Finance, and Race Reshaped the City. Find the link here!
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Director of Research at Landmark Pest Management and social justice advocate Rebecca Fyffe joins John Landecker tonight on the show to tell us about those annoying bugs that resurface every 17 years, but this time they might be early.
More can be found on Rebecca and Landmark Pest Management here
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Chicago historian and author Adam Selzer joins John Landecker to discuss some new findings about H. H. Holmes and his time in Chicago. Holmes’ story was told in the book “The Devil in the White City.” Adam Debunks a few myths and gives us some new facts.
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Rick Kaempfer, author, co-founder and publisher at Eckhartz Press, joins John Landecker on the show to reminisce about the “good ole days,” share some fun stories, and talk about the ‘Forty for 40’ online auction. For the auction, John Landecker is offering you the chance to co-host with him on his WGN Radio Show in Chicago! Plus, after the show, you’ll be able to talk with John and get career advice on broadcasting.
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/4121419/4121419_2023-05-16-210519.64kmono.mp3The Museum of Broadcast Communications is hosting an online auction through Tuesday, May 16th, 2023, commemorating its 40th anniversary with more than 40 unique and inspired experiences curated by local and national television and radio stations, including WGN Radio and NewsNation.
If you were unable to place a bid for the auction but still want to learn more about the radio industry and how to succeed in radio, check out Rick Kaempfer’s book, The Radio Producer’s Handbook.
Rod Pyle, Editor in Chief of Ad Astra Magazine, joins John Landecker to discuss a few of the new topics in space this week. First and foremost: a gigantic explosion that hit news this week. Listen to the interview below to hear Rod’s take.
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/4121077/4121077_2023-05-16-011717.64kmono.mp3More with Rod Pyle
Julie Rogers Pomilia, granddaughter of the iconic and legendary western movie and TV stars Roy Rogers and Dale Evans and author of Your Heroes, My Grandparents, joins John Landecker to share her childhood growing up with the Royal Western Couple as her grandparents.
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/4120205/4120205_2023-05-12-170105.64kmono.mp3To learn more about Julie Rogers Pomilia and to get your hands on her new book ‘Your Heroes, My Grandparents’ go to www.amazon.com.
Harrison Brooks, Northwestern University sophomore and the founder and CEO (Chief End-zone Officer) for Play Fourth Down – a football card game, joins John Landecker to launch his second game, Fourth Down™, which packs the excitement of football in a deck of cards. Listen in while Harrison breaks down how the game is played, why he got into the game industry, and what’s next for him!
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/4120210/4120210_2023-05-12-173310.64kmono.mp3To learn more about Harrison and his mission or to obtain the game itself, go to playfourthdown.com!
Professional python hunter Amy Siewe, A.K.A The Python Huntress, joins John Landecker to talk about what being a python hunter entails and why her job is important to the eco-system. Listen in while Amy shares how she got into this unique profession, why the Burmese pythons are an invasive species in Florida, why she continues to do this and more!
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WGN TV Morning Show sports anchor and comedian Pat Tomasulo joins John Landecker to talk about what you can expect when you come out to the Egyptian Theatre on May 19th for A Night of Comedy with Pat Tomasulo.
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Ray Lampe, BBQ pitmaster, author and television personality known as Dr. BBQ, joins John Records Landecker to share grilling tips and tricks for Mother’s Day weekend as well as how to make the best burger for National Burger Month. See Dr. BBQ at his upcoming event at Wannemakers in Downers Grove on June, 10th.
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John Records Landecker sits in for Dave Plier and honors Mother’s Day by talking memorable TV moms with Wally Podrazik, television historian and adjunct lecturer at the Department of Communication at UIC!
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Kalee Dionne Pair, Social Media Guru, CEO of Pair’d Up and former meteorologist with NBC 5 in Chicago, joins John Landecker on WGN Radio to share the important role that social media plays in the marketing and branding world. Listen in while Kalee shares how to utilize social media to make your business and brand stand out.
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Flight attendant with a major airline and fan of the show Kathy Ann Smith joins John Landecker to share her experience attending the coronation of King Charles on Saturday May 6th on the grounds of Windsor Castle. Listen in while Kathy shares some fun insight being at the history making event!
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Professional golf photographer Patrick Koenig joins John Landecker on the show to talk about his journey of breaking a Guinness World Record of “Most different 18-hole golf courses played in one year”.
Back in 2018 Patrick quit his corporate job to make his dreams come true by driving across the United States with an RV. 2018 consisted of 47 states, 405 golf courses, all while raising $20,000 for charity. This adventure was called the “RGV Tour”. After it’s initial success, The RGV Tour 2.0 powered by Golf GameBook was born and is now in full swing (no pun intended) on this history making adventure. Listen in while Patrick shares where he is currently at in his “500 courses in 365 days” goal and shares what makes this journey – and golf – so enjoyable.
To follow along and support Patrick on his endeavor, check him out on Instagram @pjkoenig.
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/4117983/4117983_2023-05-05-215523.64kmono.mp3Note: The previous record of 449 courses was set in 2009.
John Landecker is joined by a very special guest, his daughter Amy Landecker, to take an inside look at the writer’s strike affecting all of Hollywood. She shares some of her own personal insights on the various factors leading to the Writers Guild of America strike, along with a cameo from her husband and fellow actor Bradley Whitford.
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Pongee Barnes, Owner and Founder of Little Owners and the Chicago woman who created a book series to teach kids about finances, joins John Landecker on the show to stress the importance of establishing financial literacy among our children. To learn more about Little Owners, start you Little Owners book collection, or learn more about courses and camps, go to littleowners.com.
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Pet expert and host of Steve Dale’s Pet World and Steve Dale’s Other World on WGN Radio on Sundays joins John Landecker on the program to update us on the latest news surrounding pets. Listen in while Steve talks about the importance of banning declawing of cats. Then, Steve switches gears to stress the importance of enrichments for not only dogs and cats but also pet parrots! Find a link to Steve’s blog here!
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Kelly Leonard, Executive Director of Learning & Applied Improvisation at Second City Works and host of the “Getting to Yes, And…” podcast, joined John Landecker to talk about his childhood growing up with Roy Leonard as his father and his experiences at Second City.
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/4116787/Kelly_Leonard_5-2-2023_2023-05-03-023027.64kmono.mp3Picture of Kelly at the WGN Studios with Jefferson Starship/Jefferson Airplane’s Grace Slick. Kelly went into the studio with his father (Legendary Broadcaster Roy Leonard) specifically to meet her during Roy’s interview with her.
Marnie Shure, Managing Editor of The Takeout, joined John Landecker to talk about vegetarian eggs, Subway changing their classic sandwiches, and more!
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Dave Plier, Museum of Broadcast Communications Board Chairman and host of On The Map from 6-7 pm and The Dave Plier Show from 7-10 pm on Fridays on WGN Radio, joined John Landecker to talk about the museum’s auction. From lunch with Henry Winkler, co-hosting with John Landecker, meeting Priscilla Presley, tickets to Last Night Tonight with Jon Oliver, and More! To learn more about the auction, visit www.charitybuzz.com
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With summer right around the corner and cold, rainy days ahead for Chicago, there is no better time to start decluttering your homes than now. Sarah Parisi, Owner and Founder of The Clutter Curator joins John Landecker to talk about all things spring cleaning and decluttering. Listen in while Sarah shares her go-to tips and tricks for tackling excessive junk and unorganized spaces.
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Bob Bertog, President of Bertog Landscape Co. in Wheeling and Certified Landscape Professional with the National Association of Landscape Professionals, joins John Landecker to share some of his spring seasonal tips, answer lawn and garden questions and endure speed jokes with a Landecker twist.
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Christopher Carosa, Senior Contributor with Forbes and Certified Trust and Fiduciary Advisor joins John Landecker to discuss side hustles for seniors. What are the best ways to bring in some extra income?
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/4114109/Christopher_Carosa_2023-04-26-005809.64kmono.mp3
The Secret Food Tour company aims to show a way into the culture and history of a city through it’s food. Bobby Traversa, North American Regional Manager of Secret Food Tours joined John Landecker to talk about the Chicago tour and some of its iconic food and featured restaurants. To sign up for a tour, check out their website www.secretfoodtours.com
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/4113713/Bobby_SFT_2023-04-25-054713.64kmono.mp3
U.S. Customs and Border Protection Public Affairs Officer Steve Bansbach joined Jon Landecker to talk about fraud and identity theft. Steve explains what scammers are calling people about to try and get their money.
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/4113711/STEVEN_U_S_BORDER_2023-04-25-041611.64kmono.mp3
Host of NewsNation’s “Elizabeth Vargas Reports“, Elizabeth Vargas joined John Landecker to talk about her newscast on NewsNation. The two discuss her career and what people can expect this week on the show.
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Dr. Jeffery Kopin, Chief Medical Officer for Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital, joins John Landecker to help us understand the importance of the booster, as well as some guidelines on who should get it. Dr. Kopin also answers a few listener questions as well as a few from our own news anchor David Jennings.
https://serve.castfire.com/s:northwestern_medicine_KEiLn/audio/4112156/4112156_2023-04-20-014056.64kmono.mp3More coronavirus coverageMore with Dr. Jeffrey Kopin
Emmy award-winning producer Karen Lee Cohen joins John Landecker to talk about her new book, IT’S ABOUT TIME : My Award-Winning TV Adventure. In it she describes the ups and downs of her long career in the television business, gives tips to up-and-comers looking to get in and stay in the business, and discusses the spiritual threads throughout her career. She also shares stories of working with celebrities like Della Reese, Bob Hope, Rod Serling,
Jane Seymour, Lily Tomlin, Peter Allen, Jewel, Al Roker and more. Listen below to get a taste of some of her stories. Her website is linked here.
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/4111724/4111724_2023-04-19-015624.64kmono.mp3
Ana Garcia-Doyle, Executive Director of One Earth Collective, joins John Landecker to discuss a topic that is super important to us, our planet. Ana talks about the upcoming One Earth Film Fest, what One Earth Collective stands for, and how we can all start looking at one another with “Zero Waste”. Click here to learn more about the young filmmakers contest.
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/4111717/4111717_2023-04-19-005117.64kmono.mp3
Herb Weisbaum, contributing editor at Checkbook.org, joins John on the show to talk about these Dark Patterns that companies are using in order to sneakily mislead you and take your information as well as a new FTC rule requiring companies to make it easier to cancel subscriptions.
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/4111322/4111322_2023-04-18-023622.64kmono.mp3
Marnie Shure, Managing editor of The Takeout, joins John Landecker on the show to tell you what to do with your leftover Easter candy and the scoop on Wienermobile weddings!
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/4111315/4111315_2023-04-18-013615.64kmono.mp3A Holy Meat-trimony: The Oscar Mayer Wienermobile is offering free weddings in Las Vegas
John Landecker sits in for Dave Plier and kicks things off with legendary musician Dave Burgess, rock pioneer, band leader for The Champs, and winner of the first R&B Grammy ever, for the 1958 hit “Tequila!”
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/4110626/4110626_2023-04-15-031626.64kmono.mp3
John “Records” Landecker steps in for Dave Plier to share the Anniversary of the Titanic sinking with Craig Sopin, Attorney and Titanic International Society Attorney, Titanic International Society Corporate Secretary, and owner of one of the largest collections of Titanic memorabilia.
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Countless Chicago locations hold dear memories for all of us in Chicago. Craig Locaciato has built the most extensive collection of memories on his website. Check it out here and take a walk down memory lane. Listen below to hear Craig, Roger Badesch, and John talk about their own memories of Chicago landmarks and locations.
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/4105286/4105286_2023-03-30-013626.64kmono.mp3
John Landecker is joined by the hosts of the “Chicago’s Very Own Eats” podcast, WGN’s own Mike Piff and Kevin Powell. They join John to talk about WGN Radio’s Chicago Pizza Madness Tournament and the current pizza contenders of the “Elite Eats” round.
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/4104648/4104648_2023-03-28-153848.64kmono.mp3
Contributing Editor to Checkbook.org Herb Weisbaum joins John Landecker to give us the details on an older scam that has made a comeback, check washing. Read the article here!
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/4102724/4102724_2023-03-22-023024.64kmono.mp3
We, as Chicagoans, take our pizza seriously. So seriously that we have a whole Chicago Pizza Madness Tournament. Hear what is going on after the first round of voting from the creators of the tournament, Michael Piff and Kevin Powell, hosts of Chicago’s Very Own Eats
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/4102717/4102717_2023-03-22-012317.64kmono.mp3
With the 95th Academy Awards coming up on Sunday, John Landecker asks Blockbuster Blake Stubbs to join the program for his take on what could win and, in his opinion, what should win.
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/4098976/4098976_2023-03-10-024216.64kmono.mp3How (and where) to watch Oscar-nominated films online
Dr. Scott Roberts, Associate Medical Director, Infection Prevention at the Yale School of Medicine, joins John Landecker on the show to talk about how the real-life cordyceps fungus (depicted in fictionalized form in in “The Last of Us”) poses little threat to humans. However, some fungal infections can do severe damage to us.
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/4098972/4098972_2023-03-10-021912.64kmono.mp3
State Senator Doris Turner of the 48th Senate District is proposing SB 1818, which could open up a commission to discuss the possibility of updating the state flag. Senator Turner believes that there is a large interest among Illinois residents to update the flag to represent the state in a new way.
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/4098962/4098962_2023-03-10-012002.64kmono.mp3
Contributing Editor to Checkbook.org Herb Weisbaum joins John Landecker to give us the seven tips he has for staying safe from scams this year, as well as a free month trial to checkbook.org for our listeners! Visit checkbook.org/wgnradio/free for your trial!
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/4098133/4098133_2023-03-08-031033.64kmono.mp3
Richard Schultz, Chicago Lighthouse Client and Teacher of the Visually Impaired, and Dr. Janet Szlyk, Lighthouse President and CEO, join John Landecker. The three discuss the Chicago Lighthouse organization and the story of how Richard has been able to play poker as a blind man. The annual Raising the Stakes for Vision: Poker & Casino Night is this Thursday, March 2, at Gibson’s Steakhouse/Hugo’s Frog Bar. Click here for details.
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Daniel Campbell, the Director of the Woodstock Opera House, joins John Landecker on the show to discuss the history of the Opera House and the explanation of the Living History Project, which is a whole community storytelling experience, the Stage Left Cafe, and some of the fantastic talent who’ve come through the Opera House.
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/4094039/4094039_2023-02-24-013439.64kmono.mp3More Your Hometown
Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune Reporter and longtime friend of the show, joins host John Landecker to discuss some of her latest articles, including 23 facts on the great Michael Jordan and Spring Training travel tips for the start of baseball season.
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/4093606/4093606_2023-02-23-021506.64kmono.mp3
TJ Fallon, historical explorer and YouTuber, joins host John Landecker on the show to talk about a unique hobby born out of the pandemic, visiting historic graves of all the presidents, vice presidents, and signers of both the Declaration of Independence and Constitution.
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/4092757/4092757_2023-02-21-024657.64kmono.mp3
Legendary musician, record producer, audio engineer, journalist and the founder, owner and principal engineer of Electrical Audio Steve Albini joins host John Landecker on the show to talk about this illustrious career and “Renaissance Man” skills.
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/4088773/4088773_2023-02-09-032313.64kmono.mp3
WGN Radio Sports reporter Andy Masur joins the John Landecker show to talk about the new rule changes for MLB and news about the Bears getting one big step closer to moving to Arlington Heights.
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Bob Zeni A,K.A. The Tomato Man joins the show again to answer some questions from listeners, talking about some brand-new strains of tomatoes and where to find his website.
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/4091706/4091706_2023-02-17-020506.64kmono.mp3
CNET trends reporter Abrar Al-Heeti joins host John Landecker to address Microsoft getting rid of Internet Explorer and the new Apple news with their operating system.
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/4091696/4091696_2023-02-17-021036.64kmono.mp3
Marnie Shure, Managing Editor of The Takeout, joins your host, John Landecker, on the program to talk about the new plant-based options for Chick-fil-A, McDonald’s, and KFC. Later hear about the new BK jingle and how it’s driving up their sales and some new Shake Shack items.
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Dave Plier, host of the Dave Plier show and co-CEO of visual marketing company Retail First, joins host John Landecker to break down some of the best and worst Super Bowl commercials, the costs, and their impact. Check out Dave Plier every Friday from 6-10 pm.
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/4090353/4090353_2023-02-14-025153.64kmono.mp3
Steve Dale joins John Landecker to help give us some pet safety tips for Valentine’s Day as well as talk about some of the commercials in the Super Bowl and his new movie appearance.
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/4090363/4090363_2023-02-14-032803.64kmono.mp3
Gary Schotz, the Speakers Bureau Deputy Lead for FairVote Illinois, joins John Landecker on the show to break down what Ranked Choice Voting is and what it would mean for us if Chicago adopts it as a voting system. Evanston is slated to start using it in 2025, but how does it all work?
Check out their website here.
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/4087877/4087877_2023-02-07-023217.64kmono.mp3
John Landecker is joined by Charles Epting, the President and CEO of H.R. Harmer Fine Stamp Auctions. Charles is bringing a one-of-a-kind auction to market in the form of hundreds of letters and stamps from Chicago centuries ago. If you want to check out the exhibit before the auction, the stamps will be in an open house exhibit at The Chicago Philatelic Society Thursday, February 9th, 2023, Check out the information on their website here!
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While Dave Plier is out, John Landecker fills in and talks with Jennifer Morand, President of the Chicago Automobile Trade Association (CATA) and General Manager for the Chicago Auto Show. They talk about the longstanding show history and it’s 115th year in Chicago, as well as the incredible new attractions this year. For tickets and more information, visit chicagoautoshow.com.
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/4087127/4087127_2023-02-04-024127.64kmono.mp3
Sharon, co-founder of the Your Mileage May Vary travel blog she writes with her husband Joe, joins John Landecker to discuss how some hotels skip the 13th floor and shares travel news, including Southwest experimenting with boarding order.
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/4086300/4086300_2023-02-02-030600.64kmono.mp3
Rick Bellairs, Woodstock Committee Chairman, joins John Landecker on the show to promote the Woodstock Groundhog Days Celebration and all that we can expect to see at the event as well as the Celebration of the 30th anniversary of the release of the film ‘Groundhog Day’ which was filmed in Woodstock Illinois! Check out the site here!
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/4085842/4085842_2023-02-01-030842.64kmono.mp3
WGN-TV’s Tahman Bradley joins John Landecker to preview the ‘Chicago Mayoral Forum.’ Tahman talks about difference between a forum and a debate and shares some of the topics the candidates will discuss.
WGN-TV’s Tahman Bradley and Lourdes Duarte will be the two moderators for the forum which will be broadcast live Tuesday, January 31st at 7pm on WGN-TV, the WGN+ TV streaming app on Roku, Amazon Fire TV and Apple TV; online at WGNTV.com/Live and the WGN News mobile app. It will also be simulcast on WGN Radio and WGN Radio’s digital streams.
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/4085392/4085392_2023-01-31-035532.64kmono.mp3Chicago Mayoral Election
John Landecker is joined by Elgin record store owner Rich Wagner of Rediscover Records to talk about a hometown gem: a record store with attitude. Rediscover records is located at 9 S. Spring St. Elgin, IL 60120. Check them out and help support local businesses.
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/4084282/4084282_2023-01-27-011022.64kmono.mp3More Your Hometown
The John Landecker Show Movie Critic Blake Stubbs joins John to break down the Oscar nominations for 2023.
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Chicago Tribune reporter Kori Rumore joins John Landecker on the program for a full hour of information including a Tom Skilling interview and some of the worst weather Chicago has ever seen in our history.
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/4083426/4083426_2023-01-25-024426.64kmono.mp3
Constance Turner, U-Haul Company of North Shore Chicago President joins John Landecker to break down the U-Haul Growth Index report that was put out at the beginning of 2023.
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On January 16th 1919, the 18th Amendment was ratified and the country went dry at midnight on January 17, 1920. Owner of the historic Chicago cocktail lounge, The Green Mill, Dave Jemilo joins John Landecker to talk about the location’s history, its connection to The Prohibition Era and Al Capone.
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/4081674/4081674_2023-01-19-160014.64kmono.mp3
Managing Editor of The Takeout Marnie Shure joins John Landecker on the show to take us through some of the most popular google food searches and trends of the last year. Find Marnie’s articles here!
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/4081488/4081488_2023-01-19-035228.64kmono.mp3
Rod Pyle Editor in Chief of Ad Astra Magazine and host of ‘This Week in Space‘ Podcast joins host John Landecker to recap all space news in 2022.
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/4081485/4081485_2023-01-19-031125.64kmono.mp3
Kori Rumore reporter at The Chicago Tribune and long time friend of the John Landecker show joins John yet again to give us an update on a topic very near and dear to John’s heart; snowplow names. Listen in to hear some of the incredible choices and click here to vote on your favorite names! After the break John and Kori talk a little bit about prohibition history.
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/4081481/4081481_2023-01-19-025121.64kmono.mp3
Former WGN Radio news anchor Roger Badesch joins John Landecker to talk about Dr. Martin Luther King Jr’s time in Chicago and what happened when he visited the city.
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/4080616/4080616_2023-01-17-040016.64kmono.mp3
There is a day for everything, it seems, and to tell us all about the National Day Calendar is the Founder and CEO of the Calendar, Marlo Anderson. Listen in to hear the inspiring story of the start of The National Day Calendar website. Not only does Marlo run the website, but he is also a world record holder, a talk show host, and so much more! Learn more about Marlo and the calendar below!
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/4078735/4078735_2023-01-11-023035.64kmono.mp3
Jo Fessett, the Executive Director of the Illinois Audubon Society, talks about the migration of eagles that come to Illinois, including why they come and where to find them. Find the handy list of watchpoints here.
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/4078296/4078296_2023-01-10-021036.64kmono.mp3
Blake and John Discuss the acclaimed Steven Spielberg film The Fabelmens and James Cameron’s Avatar sequel Avatar 2: The Way of Water.
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/4077225/4077225_2023-01-06-012125.64kmono.mp3
Dr. Vincent Woo, MD, Interventional Cardiologist at Northwestern Medicine Hospitals, joins John Landecker to explain how Damar Hamlin, the Buffalo Bills safety, sustained his injury and speculate what is next for the young athlete.
https://serve.castfire.com/s:northwestern_medicine_KEiLn/audio/4077141/4077141_2023-01-05-210341.64kmono.mp3
Psychic medium Andrew Anderson joins John Landecker on the show to take some caller questions and make a few predictions on 2023 at the end. Check out Andrew’s website here.
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/4066564/4066564_2022-12-29-031104.64kmono.mp3
The Russian spacecraft docked at the International Space Station, its primary lifeboat, sprung a leak and is damaged beyond repair, with seven astronauts on the ISS for the first time in 22 years. Editor-in-chief of Ad Astra Magazine Rod Pyle joins us on the program to break down the issue and more. Rod is also the host of This Week in Space, listen to it here
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/4065201/4065201_2022-12-23-024401.64kmono.mp3More with Rod Pyle
John Landecker talks to the Chicago Tribune’s Kori Rumore about the new contest for Chicago residents to name a snowplow. The “You Name A Snowplow” competition is running until January 6, or after at least 20,000 names have been submitted. Chicago residents can go to chicagoshovels.org to submit their punny names and will have until January 31st to vote for the best names.
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/4064282/4064282_2022-12-20-204322.64kmono.mp3
John Landecker is joined by Steve Dale, WGN’s own pet expert and host of Steve Dale’s Pet World and Steve Dale’s Other World. John and Steve fetch 12 golden tips to keep your pet safe, happy and comfortable during those hectic holiday gatherings. Listen below and keep Steve’s list handy to prevent all manner of holiday cat-astrophes.
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/4064272/4064272_2022-12-20-200312.64kmono.mp3
Researcher Ryan Davila joins John Landecker on the show to help explain why Chicago’s very own Sue the T Rex is critical in discovering the evolution of the ancient dinosaur.
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/4062448/4062448_2022-12-15-014148.64kmono.mp3
Checkbook.org‘s Contributing Editor Herb Weisbaum joins us to discuss some new holiday shopping news and help out all of us in saving some money during the holiday season. Check out the Consumerpedia podcast, which Herb is the host of on Spotify, by clicking here but listen to the link first and let Herb guide you through holiday shopping. Check out Herb’s website here.
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/4059853/4059853_2022-12-13-031253.64kmono.mp3
U.S. Customs and Border Protection Public Affairs Officer Steven Bansbach joins John Landecker to talk about what they are doing to stop the importing of counterfeit goods both in stores and online. Steven guides us through some tips to help identify counterfeit items. For more information, click here for CBP’s twitter.
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/4059846/4059846_2022-12-13-022346.64kmono.mp3
Financial Strategist Bill Dendy joins John Landecker on the show to break down the cost of each of the items in the 12 days of Christmas song in today’s market. Tune in below to be shocked at the cost!
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/4058513/4058513_2022-12-09-030313.64kmono.mp3
WGN Radio’s pet expert and host of Steve Dale’s Pet World and Steve Dale’s Other World joins John Landecker on the program to talk about his trip to the Galapagos Islands, why cats sleep on your face, and whether or not you should hug a dog. Find a link to Steve’s blog here. It has some insightful articles any pet owner would find helpful!
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/4058503/4058503_2022-12-09-021403.64kmono.mp3
Chicago Tribune Reporter Kori Rumore joins host John Landecker to give us a brief history of one of the greatest and longest-running sports rivalries of all time. Click here to read all of Kori’s articles!
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/4057762/4057762_2022-12-08-021602.64kmono.mp3
John Landecker, evening news anchor Ron Brown, and producer Breandan Rook discuss ‘Pilk’, the viral drink trend and Pepsi holiday ad campaign that mixes the soda with milk. They taste one of the ‘Pilk and Cookies’ recipes, The Naughty & Ice.
To make The Naughty & Ice, combine 1 cup of whole milk, 1 Tbsp. of heavy cream and 1 Tbsp. of vanilla creamer. Then, pour the mixture slowly into 1 cup of Pepsi. Drink it alongside a chocolate chip cookie.
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John Landecker brings us the top-ten-testing Christmas songs of all time, as told by P1 Media Group.
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/4056545/4056545_2022-12-06-035545.64kmono.mp3
Marnie Shure, Managing Editor of The Takeout, joins John Landecker to talk about one of her new articles: Nostalgic stocking stuffers! Check out all of her articles here!
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/4056533/4056533_2022-12-06-025333.64kmono.mp3
Manny Jimenez, vice president and director of the CRA (Community Reinvestment Act) department with Marquette Bank, joins John Landecker on Giving Tuesday to discuss the work that Marquette Bank does in the community. Manny explains why Marquette Bank is different from other banks, outlines the Marquette Neighborhood Commitment, and how they fund scholarships to community […]
WGN Radio’s John Landecker, filling in for Dave Plier, and Dave Schwan share the history and the origins of what we now know as Black Friday. After, John and Dave highlight the origin of the Christmas character Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer.
“Blockbuster” Blake Stubbs and John Landecker break down Steven Spielberg’s new film, “The Fabelmans,” along with “Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery” and “Avatar: The Way of Water,” as they detail new trends in the filming and distribution of movies. Later, they address potential candidates for the Academy Awards happening early next year.
Author and sports journalist Paul M. Banks joins John Landecker, filling in for Dave Plier, to talk about “Transatlantic Passage,” his book detailing how the soccer came to the United States from England. Later, Paul informs John on the standing of the U.S. in the World Cup as well as how the World Cup works […]
Karen Wilcher talks turkey with John Landecker! A graduate of Butterball University, Karen offers her expertise to listeners just in time to preheat those ovens and prepare to set the table for Thanksgiving. For additional questions and any other turkey related information, you can head over to Butterball.com or give them a call at 1-800-288-8372.
John Landecker launches into orbit with Rod Pyle, Editor-in Chief of Ad Astra Magazine. Rod talks about common space myths and the latest updates on NASA’s Artemis I mission. You can tune into Rod Pyle’s podcast This Week in Space here or wherever you get your podcasts.
General Manager of Val’s Halla Records, Shayne Blakeley, joins John Landecker to talk about the record store’s 50 year legacy. His store’s longevity has been made possible by the Oak Park community’s passion for the preservation of vinyl records and keeping the musical medium alive. You can visit Val’s Halla Records at 239 Harrison St […]
John Landecker is joined by critically acclaimed author Dr. Rick Dodgson to discuss his book “It’s All a Kind of Magic: The Young Ken Kesey,” all about the author of “One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest.”
WGN Radio’s John Landecker kicks off the show for Veterans Day by chatting with U.S. Army WWII D-Day paratrooper veteran Henry Langrehr. Listen in while the now 98-year-old Henry shares his incredible and unimaginable story. Henry Langrehr served in Europe in World War II with the 82nd Airborne Division. He is the recipient of two […]
Daylight saving time is ending! Dr. Benjamin Nager, Neurologist and Director of Sleep Medicine at Northwestern Medicine Huntley Hospital, joins John Landecker to discuss common sleep disorders and the importance of maintaining a healthy sleep routine.
With Veterans Day around the corner, John Landecker fills in for Dave Plier and is joined by Joe Franzese, former U.S. Marine and Board Member for the Chicago Marines Foundation. Joe talks about the upcoming 247th birthday of the United States Marine Corps, and how the Chicago Marines Foundation is celebrating at Old Crow Smokehouse […]
John Landecker fills in for Dave Plier and talks with author and friend Rick Kaempfer about his book Back in the D.D.R that takes you back to the Cold War and the Iron Curtain. You can find the book at eckhartzpress.com.
Iridian Fierro fills in for producer Breandan Rook on the John Landecker show and talks about her love for professional wrestling. John recalls his memories of wrestling and shares who his favorite wrestler was. From World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) to All Elite Wrestling (AEW), and her wrestling podcast, Wrestfriends, the two talk about the fandom.
Dr. Thomas Powers, audiologist and industry consultant, joins John Landecker to talk about over-the-counter hearing aids. Roughly 38 million Americans have some degree of hearing loss and Dr. Powers discusses the two classifications that you can purchase without a hearing specialist as of this week. The two discuss the styles, features, and more.
Rock legend Nancy Wilson from Heart is coming to the Des Planes Theatre on Thursday night. But before that she sits down with John Landecker to talk about her career, the show, and a fond memory between Nancy and John.
Author William Hazelgrove joins John Landecker on the show. Why? On October 17th, 1931, Al Capone is sentenced to 11 years in prison for tax evasion. William joins John to debunk some of the myths of the Capone legacy, and a few fun facts along the way. Find William’s books here.
Kori Rumore, a reporter for the Chicago Tribune, joins John Landecker on the show to talk about her newest article about Pumpkin patches in the Chicagoland area; she and her son Boone went all around the Chicagoland area discovering the best pumpkin patches to go to! Check out her article here!
Producer for the John Landecker show Breandan Rook HATES haunted houses. Somehow he ended up at HellsGate Haunted House and was terrified of it. However, it was a lot of fun! A really great haunted house. 10 out of 10 skeletons! Check out the segment and check out the haunt on their website here!
Comedian and actor Steven Wright joins John Landecker on WGN Radio to talk about the start of his career and the new show he has coming to the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts in Skokie on October 6th.
The Ragdale Foundation is a truly unique artistic experience. Alum and current Director of Communications and Engagement Sam Lewis joins John Landecker on the show to tell us about this fantastic artistic residency program for artists of all kinds. Find out more at ragdale.org and check them out on Instagram at @Ragdale_Foundation
Legendary comedian and actor Dane Cook joins John Landecker on 720 WGN to talk about his latest special tiled Above It All premiering on October 5th through Moment. Listen in while Dane talks about working out jokes in local comedy clubs, building a special in his own backyard, and his appreciation for his fans.
Magician Martin Rees joins John Landecker to grace us with some magic and not just for fun, but for an excellent cause. Martin is going to be the MC for an attempt at breaking a Guinness world record for the largest dog wedding to help raise funds for Veterans suffering with PTSD in order to […]
Andy Masur of the WGN Sports department joins John Landecker to break down some baseball history on home runs and what could be a historic night for Aaron Judge.
Rod Pyle, editor in chief of Ad Astra Magazine and host of “This Week in Space” podcast joins John Landecker to talk about the DART Program from NASA, which we will be able to see live at 6:14 p.m.Central Time on Sept. 26.
Kathleen McCarthy is the Director of Collections and Head Curator with the Museum of Science and Industry. She joins John Landecker to discuss the auctioning off of the collection of circus memorabilia which was a long-standing exhibit at the museum for the last five decades.
Michael Cupps, an expert on remote work, joins John Landecker to go over some stats and facts about working from home and how it could save you money and maybe improve your life!
Marnie Shure, Managing editor of The Takeout, joins John Landecker to discuss some of her new articles about some self-checkout systems and thefts, the return of Taco Bell’s Mexican Pizza, and more!
Rebecca Fyffe, Director of Research at Landmark Pest Management, joins John Landecker to talk about safely removing spiders, and different ways to get rid of your mole and vole problems.
Courtland Hickey, owner of Chicago Costume Shop, joins John Landecker to talk about their business and some of the more popular costumes this year. Find them at 1120 W Fullerton Ave, Chicago, IL 60614, or at 4727 W Montrose Ave, Chicago, IL 60641.
Chicago Tribune reporter Kori Rumore joins John Landecker to talk about some of the best apple-picking orchards and the history of the Chicago Bears and Green Bay Packers rivalry.
Last weekend, a great many movies were featured at the Toronto International Film Festival. Our on-the-scene film buff Jonathan Boehle joins John Landecker to give us a report on some of the movies he saw there.
John Records Landecker steps in for Dave Plier and talks with Colleen Silk, Brand Manager for The Berghoff Restaurant and Adams Street Brewery! Colleen shares everything you can expect while celebrating Oktoberfest at this iconic Chicago Loop restaurant.
Sports legend (in his own mind) Jimmy Shorts joins WGN Radio’s John Landecker, while filling in for Dave Plier, to preview this Sunday’s Bears – Packers NFL Week 2 primetime matchup. Later on, Chicago radio legend Kevin Matthews joins in to share all the new sounds coming out of Elevator a GoGo!
John Landecker fills in for Dave Plier and gets all the details from owner Bryce Bowman about the upcoming movies and events at the ChiTown Movies drive-in movie theater located at 2343 S Throop St, Chicago!
Jerry Soukal, President of the St. Faustina Kowalska’s Holy Name Society, joins John Landecker in for Dave Plier to share the society’s unique fundraising event that focuses around cows!
Becca Girsch, The Director for the Lakeview Roscoe Village Chamber of Commerce, joins John Landecker to talk about the Sam Adams Lakeview Taco Fest and all that is taking place within it like special beer and taco pairings, two music stages, crowd-pleasing Mexican wrestlers, activities for kids, and visitors can text vote for Chicago’s “Best […]
Kyle Reid, a doctoral student at the University of Illinois Chicago, joins John Landecker to educate us about none other than bats. They are hugely important to the ecosystem and LOVE living in Chicago but they could be in danger! Find out why by listening to the segment below.
David Olsen, Director of Public Policy for the Alzheimer’s Association, and Katie Fox, an advocate, join John Landecker to talk about healthcare provider training and laws in Illinois.
Darel Phillips, Co-Owner of Jekyll and Hyde Destructive Therapy in North Augusta, South Carolina, joins John Landecker to talk about their take on therapy and destruction.
Jacqueline Dixon, President, and CEO of Willie Dixon’s Blues Heaven Foundation, joins John Landecker on the show to share the Mission of Willie Dixon’s Blues Heaven Foundation, focusing on the education of musicians in the industry.
Marc Gaden, Deputy Executive Secretary for the Great Lakes Fishery Commission, joins John Landecker on the show to talk about the safety of the Great Lakes, including but not limited to the environment, the ecological system, and the invasive lamprey species.
Andy Masur, WGN sports reporter and new Hamp and O’B mediator, joins John Landecker on the show to talk about the Bears game this Sunday and some of the new baseball rules, including a pitch clock!
WGN TV sports reporter and comedian Pat Tomasulo joins John Landecker on the program to promote his annual fundraiser “Laugh Your Face Off,” which is in its 8th year. This fundraiser goes to fund research for TRIGEMINAL NEURALGIA. For more information, click here.
Westchester Civic Theatre Board Member, Jamie Klein joins WGN Radio’s John Landecker to share all the details on their annual 8×10 Play Festival. There are eight, never before performed, 10-minute scripts that were written by members of the community which are directed by members of the community who each need a cast. This year the […]
Chief Television Critic for The Hollywood Reporter Dan Fienberg talks to John Landecker about his predictions for the Emmy Awards airing Monday. Check out more of Dan here
SNL cast member and host of the 74th Primetime Emmy Awards Kenan Thompson joins John Landecker to talk about his time on SNL and promote the Emmys happening this Monday!
Animal expert and host of Steve Dale’s Pet World and Steve Dale’s Other World join John Landecker on the show to talk about cat month, and Steve drops some amazing news about some revolutionary cat health news.
Mike Masse, incredible musician and guitar player, joins John Landecker to talk about his music career and his new concert coming to Oak Park at the Madison Street Theatre on September 10th! Check out more of his music here! The show starts at 7 pm get your tickets here!
WGN Radio’s John Landecker is joined by the New Guinness World Record holder for most pizza related items collected, Telina Cuppari. Telina, aka the “Pizza Girl,” topped the recent record holder’s record, which was 561 items, with her collection of 669 pizza-related items. Listen in while she talks about what’s next on her pizza collecting […]
WGN Radio’s John Landecker is joined with Julie Bauke, President & Chief Career Strategist of the The Bauke Group, to talk about the sensation sweeping the nation, “quiet firing.” Listen in while Julie explains how “quiet quitting” turned into “quiet firing,” what quiet quitting does to a person’s credibility and how prevalent quiet firing is.
Producer Breandan Rook is back on the road. This time he is going to the Medieval Torture Museum to check out the odd features they have there. Take a listen to the segment below and check out the museum located on 177 N State St, Chicago, IL 60601, right next to the Chicago Theatre. I […]
Radio legend and John’s good friend Turi Ryder joins him on the show and together, they talk about some of the gender inequalities that Turi experienced throughout her career in media. Listen to the interview below and check out more Turi here!
Editor-in-chief of Ad Astra Magazine and host of ‘This Week in Space’ podcast joins John Landecker to give us the update after his long trip to a remote part of the world that is used to study the surface of Mars. Listen to the interview and hear about Rod’s trip, the delay of the Artemis […]
This month’s Your Hometown series brings us to Palatine, a great town located about 25 miles northwest of Downtown Chicago. This month brings us Erica Berger, the General Manager of the student run college radio station WHCM. On the second half of the show, Martha Lemke, the Medical and Operations Manager for Second City Canine […]
Steven Galanis, the co founder and CEO of Cameo, the personalized video chats from your favorite stars, gives the history of the idea behind Cameo and the new feature coming to the app.
Jennifer Murdaugh, Assistant Professor and Director of PR and Advertising at Lewis University, gives us a look at some of the famous ad campaigns that came from Chicago and what made them so great. Some include the Jolly Green Giant, The Marlboro Man, Secret, and many more.
Jessica Rendall of CNET joins John Landecker to talk about the Food and Drug Administration allowing sales of over-the-counter hearing aids for those who need a little hearing help.
Lydia Krupinski, Vice President of Mission Impact and Chief Program Officer of the Anti Cruelty Society, joins John Landecker to talk about the adoption process this weekend, the fees being waved, and the impact that adoption can have not only on the families, and dogs who find their new forever family member but on the […]
The President of Seth MacFarlane’s Fuzzy Door Productions, Erica Huggins, and Producer, Director, and Screenwriter Brannon Braga join John Landecker to talk about a new end of the world type show called The End Is NYE premiering on Peacock on August 25th. The show has Bill Nye taking viewers on an in-depth tour of some […]
We all have a love/hate relationship with technology, with privacy being a massive concern with smart devices like Alexa and Google Home devices and others. Dr. Gary Orosy joins John Landecker to break down his doctoral dissertation on smart devices and our privacy and how we can protect ourselves from them.
Kori Rumore from the Chicago Tribune joins John Landecker on the show to discuss her recent articles featured in the Vintage Chicago Tribune about the Illinois State Fair Butter cow, the anniversary of Elvis’ death, and the Air and Water show in Chicago. Find her articles here!
Herb Weisbaum, The ConsumerMan, is an Emmy Award-winning consumer reporter. Herb’s a contributing editor at Checkbook.org and host of their new Consumerpedia podcast. Herb joins John Landecker to give us the update on the new climate law that includes a tax credit for electric vehicle purchases. However there are some requirements you must meet first. […]
Managing Editor of The Takeout, Marnie Shure, joins WGN Radio’s John Landecker to discuss the show The Bear, streaming on Hulu, and how it well authenticates not only what it’s like to work in a kitchen, but what it’s like to work in a Chicago restaurant. Later, Marnie talks about the new Girl Scout Cookie […]
Author Adam Selzer joins WGN Radio’s John Landecker to discuss his new book, Graceland Cemetery: Chicago Stories, Symbols, and Secrets. He informs John of his time as an English major, a guide for the Chicago ghost tours, and other experiences that lead him to be interested in the stories of Graceland Cemetery. Later, Adam addresses the various […]
Chicago’s resident tomato expert, Bob Zeni, is back again on The John Landecker Show. Bob gives us more tomato tips and tricks and answers a few listener questions along the way. You can find his website here!
Steve Dale, avid animal activist and host of Steve Dale’s Pet World and Steve Dale’s Other World, joins John Landecker to talk about pets that need homes and a few other stories! Check out his stories on his website found here
Robert Channick, business reporter for The Chicago Tribune, joins John Landecker to give a brief overview of the history of Bally’s and their new casino prospects in Chicago. You can find the article here.
The owner of the world’s oldest family-owned carnival, Bob Skerbeck, joins John Landecker to talk about their 156-year-old carnival business which operates out of Michigan and all the changes that have come from 165 years in business.
Herb Weisbaum, contributing editor at checkbook.org and host of the Consumerpedia Podcast, joins John Landecker to talk about missing out on savings due to lack of technology as well as people stealing your child’s identity for a fresh new Social Security number to get credit cards in their name. Herb tells you how to prevent […]
Julie McMillin, Social Media manager of the Bristol Renaissance Faire and a performer at the fair of years past, joins John Landecker to talk about the Bristol Renaissance Faire where you can party like it’s 1599! Julie and John talk about all things that you can expect to experience at Bristol’s Renaissance Faire, the number […]
Adam Kramer, president of Golden Tee Golf, the number one coin operated video game found in almost every bar. Adam and John discuss “Golden Eagle,” the new Golden Tee PGA TOUR Game that merges two forms of entertainment into one!
In this episode of Rook on the Road, producer Breandan Rook goes on a walk across the river to interview some of the athletes of the Special Olympics Illinois including the 2022 Duck Ambassador and multi medal winner Kyle Tuckey.
Ron Onesti, President & CEO of Onesti Entertainment & the Producer of Chicago’s Little Italy Festa on Taylor Street joins John Landecker on the show to talk about the Taylor Street Little Italy Fest happening August 11th – August 14th.
Sinhue Mendoza, The Director of Communications for the Chicago Architecture Center, joins John Landecker. Sinhue explains that it might be better for the Bears to build a new stadium. Sinhue breaks down all of John’s worries and brings some unique insight to the situation.
Registered Patent Attorney John Rizvi, a.k.a., The Patent Professor, joins John Landecker to discuss the article detailing how Mexican drug lord Miguel Ángel Félix Gallardo trademarked his own name in the hopes of creating a merchandise and clothing empire.
In the wake of sportscasting legend Vin Scully’s death on August 2nd, WGN Radio sports anchor Andy Masur joins John Landecker to chat about the Dodgers broadcaster’s legacy. They highlight his time with the Dodgers back when they were playing in Brooklyn, the 1988 World Series, as well as his impact on his fellow broadcasters.
President of the Illinois Shuffleboard Association, Kevin Reedy, joins John Landecker to discuss their first National Shuffleboard Tournament this Saturday and Sunday, August 6th-7th, at the Royal Palm Shuffleboard Club in Chicago. Later, Kevin gives John the ins and outs of how to play shuffleboard.
Kevin Leonard, University Archivist at Northwestern University, joins John Landecker to talk about 70 years of WGN Radio audio that will be archived at Northwestern Libraries, after it was announced that Nexstar Media Group would be gifting the audio to Northwestern University earlier this week.
New England Sports betting analyst Sam Panayotovich joins the show to talk about Tony La Russa fighting to stay awake during the White Sox game, Cleveland Browns QB Deshaun Watson’s suspension, Tiger Woods turning down the LIV Golf Series, and the Miami Dolphins tampering punishments.
Vincent Zurzolo, comic book expert and COO/Co-owner, of ComicConnect.com, joins John Landecker to talk about C2E2 coming to town this weekend in Chicago August 5th-7th at McCormick Place. Then Vincent takes us through the steps on how to invest in vintage comic books.
CEO of the Joliet Area Historical Museum Greg Peerbolte joins John Landecker to discuss the first ever Blues Brothers convention coming to Joliet with special guest stars Dan Aykroyd and Jim Belushi as Elwood and Jake Blues. Find the link here
Need a way to engage your children in the family road trip this year? Then listen to this interview with Dr. Rebecca Jackson who is the Vice President of Programs for Brain Balance. Dr. Jackson has devised a lot of different ways to get your kids involved and plan the road trip with you, not […]
Steve Kessel, the Director of Marine Research at the Shedd Aquarium, joins John Landecker to give us some fascinating shark facts and debunk some of the great shark-related myths that we have been told.
With the passing of yet another acting legend, John Landecker calls upon ‘Blockbuster’ Blake Stubbs to help us reminisce on the actor’s long and impactful career.
World-renowned Ghostbuster and psychic, Echo Bodine, gets spooky with John Landecker to talk all things ghosts. Echo talked about her psychic journey beginning at 17 years old, the different types of ghosts that exist, and her experiences with them!
General Manager of Museum of Ice Cream Chicago, Byron Bell, gives John Landecker the scoop on the Chicago location of Museum of Ice Cream. Byron and Landecker talk weekend details, what to expect, and the history of ice cream.
Chief Medical Officer for Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital Dr. Jeffrey Kopin joins John Landecker to educate listeners about the BA 5 variant of COVID-19 and answer questions about mass vaccinations possibly causing COVID-19 to mutate continuously.
Herb Weisbaum, The ConsumerMan, is a contributing editor at CHECBOOK.ORG, the non-profit that rates all type of businesses in the Chicagoland area. He’s also the host of their new CONSUMERPEDIA podcast. listen in to Herb and John discuss his latest articles on credit agencies reporting on medical debt and funeral homes posting their prices online.
“The Last Master Outlaw is the only Cooper book with not one, but three national awards for true crime, and no surprise, with the highest number of Amazon 5-star reviews.” Award winning author, investigative journalist, and producer Tom Colbert joins John Landecker to talk about the D.B. Cooper case and his new book!
Kori Rumore from the Chicago Tribune comes on to talk about the big projects in Chicago that just never took off, From the crosstown expressway to the George Lucas museum and everything in between.
David Herda is the founder of Stitch Switch, a men’s consignment store in Geneva that has some incredible fashion pieces for men. David joins John Landecker to discuss the unusual start of the store and the need for more stores like this. Visit their website here
Jimmy Pankow, trombonist and founding member of the band Chicago, joins John Landecker to catch up and talk about Chicago’s new album “Born For This Moment”. Jimmy Pankow and Chicago will be at the Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre in Tinley Park on Sunday, July 24th. For tickets, visit livenation.com.
Dr. Nina Shapiro, Pediatric ENT in LA and Author of “The Ultimate Kids’ Guide to Being Super Healthy”, joins John Landecker to talk about Skittles being sued over a claim the candy contains titanium dioxide.
John Landecker is joined by the one, the only, “Weird Al” Yankovic. Al is coming to Chicago for a two night stay before moving on to the next city on the tour, but John was able to catch him for a full hour of weird stories, songs, and fun!
WGN Radio’s John Landecker is joined by Sideshow Gelato’s Jay Bliznick to talk about his newest gelato shop opening in Chicago’s Lincoln Square! Listen in while Jay shares how this magic themed gelato shop came about and how Magician Penn Jillette fits in to the equation. Sideshow Gelato offers unique gelato flavors and made in […]
Dr. Tom Letessier shares his newly published study about the relationships between dolphins and remote coral reef health. While trialing an underwater microphone to track dolphin vocalizations, Letessier and his team discovered that dolphin excrement has “reef-healing nutrients” for coral reefs harmed by climate change. Dr. Letessier says that his “next step is to recruit […]
You may know him as Peter Brady from “The Brady Bunch,” but now Christopher Knight has partnered with director Phil Viardo to produce “Truelove: The Film.” The documentary seeks to raise awareness about the Williams Syndrome, a rare genetic disorder causing physical and cognitive complications. The film centers around Callie Truelove, who believes that having […]
Tom Appel, publisher of Consumer Automotive, joined John to talk about the new Cadillac electric car called the “Celestiq” that is rumored to be available in 2024 and could go for $200,000. Then Tom explains why Chevy Bolt owners could be getting up $6,000 in rebates.
Dr. John Rogers, Professor at McCormick School of Engineering, Dermatology and Neurological Surgery with Northwestern Medicine, joined John to talk about a new device that is still in the early stages of being tested but would be implanted into your body and wrapped around the nerve and can relieve pain. Dr. Rogers explains how device […]
Noted pet expert Steve Dale joins John to talk about how dogs from the animal assisted therapy group Steve’s wife belongs to are going to Highland Park High School to help provide comfort to students. Steve explains how dogs know who needs to be comforted.
Rod Pyle, editor in chief of Ad Astra Magazine, talks with John Landecker about the first image President Biden released today from NASA’s James Webb telescope. Then later in the hour, Pascal Lee, Planetary Scientist, joins Rod and John to talk about their upcoming month long project in Canadian Arctic to study the planet of […]
Co-founder of Superfly, Kerry Black, called in to give John Landecker the rundown on the Prince Immersive Experience, now open on Michigan Avenue. “Go beyond a museum experience,” says Black as you are able to interact and really engage with the experience and reenact the classic moments of Prince history.
WGN pet expert Steve Dale joins John Landecker on the show for an hour of pet news and fun stories along with some safety tips for you pets on this holiday weekend. To see Steve’s articles visit his website which can be found here!
Pam Barnett joins John Landecker to discuss PAWWS, Paws Assisting Wounded WarriorS, their mission statement and how people can donate. To find out more information on PAWWS, visit their website here.
The lead singer of Old Crow Medicine Show, Ketch Secor, joins John Landecker to discuss the history of the band and their new album ahead of their performance at the Ravinia Theater on Saturday, July 2.
New England Sports betting analyst joins the show to talk about the upcoming 4th of July Hot Dog Eating Competition, John Deere Classic, and the best bets for the upcoming MLB schedule.
CBS Travel Reporter and the Host of WGN Radio’s Eye on Travel Peter Greenberg discusses issues airlines have with summer travel plans on the minds of many, as well as the best tips to keep in mind while booking flights.
Rebecca Fyffe of Landmark Pest Management joins John Landecker to tell us about the nasty little mites that have been reproducing on our faces since before recorded history. In the second half, Rebecca tells us about a worm that lives in raccoon droppings that can infect other animals and even humans and enter our brains. […]
Dr. Ronald Alexander PhD, Executive Director of the OpenMind Training Program, joins John Landecker on the show to speak on his experience with opening your mind to enhance creativity, pursuing your dreams, and what we can do to open the creative mind in all of us.
Renowned reporter at The Chicago Tribune Ron Grossman joins John Landecker on the show to break down his article about the history of jazz and how it took its roots in Chicago. Musicians traveling from Mississippi came up the railroad lines that ran into the city and soon stuck around and brought the music they […]
Tom Moore, one part of the trio along with Adrienne Barbeau and Ken Waissman, who has authored and edited the new book called “Grease, Tell Me More, Tell Me More” about the hit stage musical Grease, joins John Landecker once again to tell some amazing stories about the legendary musical during its Broadway, London and […]
Tom Moore, one part of the trio that has authored and edited the new book on the hit musical Grease, joins John. The book is called “Grease, tell me more, tell me more” and can be found in stores now. Tom tells a bunch of stories about the unlikely success of the legendary musical Grease.
Bill Snyder, weather producer for WGN-TV, joins John Landecker on the show to explain the heatwave, where it’s coming from, and what to expect the rest of the summer. Then Steve Dale joins the show to talk about pet safety tips for this hot summer weather. Listen closely, it might just save your pet’s life!
Ron Romero the Executive Director of the Illinois Rock and Roll Museum of Route 66 in Joliet, and Jim Murphy, a board member at the museum, come into the studio to talk about the induction ceremony, the classes and services they offer, and most importantly, and give John Records Landecker his award! Listen to the […]
Dr. Jeffrey Kopin, Chief Medical Officer for Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital, joins John Landecker on his show to give a little explanation on Novavax and answer some questions that our listeners have.
John Landecker is joined by Daliah Saper, an attorney with Saper Law. Together they dissect the lawsuit that Mariah Carey is facing over her hit song “All I Want for Christmas is You.”
Pet expert and host of Steve Dale’s Pet World and Steve Dale’s Other World joins John Landecker on the show to give us the latest news on rescue rats. These little rodents have been trained to go into the rubble of earthquake areas and tornado sites to find survivors that are stuck under the fallen […]
We have all heard of couples being married by “The King” in Las Vegas. Well, the company that holds the rights to Elvis’ likeness wants to stop the Vegas weddings performed by Elvis impersonators. Melody Willis-Williams from Vegas Weddings comes on the show to shed some light on how this is affecting these small businesses.
Rebecca Fons, Programmer of the Judy Garland Summer Centennial Film Festival, joins John Landecker on the show to spread a little “Judy Joy” this summer at the Gene Siskel Film Center. They are showing 9 different Judy Garland with multiple viewings over the next two months. To get more information on tickets and showtimes click […]
Blockbuster Blake Stubbs and John Landecker break down Top Gun Maverick’s opening weekend. Together they talk about Maverick and bring some interesting insight to this sequel to the hit classic.
Dane Neal, WGN host and racing enthusiast, joins John Landecker on the show to give us some updates from right in the middle of the epicenter of racing. Dane gives us a little history on the 500, its special connection to WGN, as well as what to expect from his show on Sunday including but […]
Tim Paul, the President of the Board for Raue Center for the arts and the co-owner of Piano Trends Music & Band. Chris gives us the history of the Raue Center, the programs they offer, and some star-studded acts coming to Raue this year. After the break, Tim changes his hat to co-owner of Piano […]
Dr. Irfan Hafiz, infectious disease specialist and Chief Medical Officer at Northwestern Medicine McHenry Hospital, joined John Landecker to talk about the latest health news surrounding monkeypox. Dr. Hafiz sheds some light on the viral disease and informs listeners that there is a vaccine and not to worry.
Herb Weisbaum, The ConsumerMan, is a contributing editor at checkbook.org, the non-profit that rates all types of businesses in the Chicagoland area. He’s also the host of their new CONSUMERPEDIA podcast. Herb Joins John and gives us a few examples of robocalling, how they work, and what they do to get your information. In the […]
Breandan Rook, producer of The John Landecker Show, joined Rebecca Fyffe, Director of Research at Landmark Pest Management, for more hunting. These delicious mushrooms grow in pine forests and are pretty tricky to spot at first. But once you get a few together, cook them up and be amazed at how tasty they are.
Heather Cherone, political reporter at WTTW, joins John Landecker on the show tonight to give us some insight into the greatest political leaks of our country’s history, from Watergate to the recent Supreme Court draft abortion ruling.
Director of Research at Landmark Pest Management and social justice advocate Rebecca Fyffe joins John Landecker tonight on the show to tell us about those nasty little ticks and how to prevent, protect, and take care of yourself if you get a bite. Rebecca also takes a few caller questions and explains how pest management […]
Certified master gardener who loves gardening and hates those little red water balloons at supermarkets, Bob “The Tomato Man Zeni tells John all about his heirloom tomatoes and answers some caller questions as well. More information on The Tomato Man and his tomatoes can be found here
Rod Pyle, editor in chief of Ad Astra Magazine, talks with John Landecker about the new space “hotel” envisioned in the next few years, the delays that have hindered the launch of NASA’s lunar rocket, as well as a lunar eclipse coming soon to a sky near you! Check out Rod’s podcast “This Week in Space,” which […]
As the numbers of COVID-19 deaths have dropped, the CDC loosened its guidance around masks for the second time this year in April. The latest recommendations allow roughly 70% of people in the United States to remove their masks if they want—indoors as well as outdoors. The guidelines suggest many Americans no longer need to […]
Bob Bertog, president of Bertog Landscape Co. in Wheeling and a certified landscape professional with the National Association of Landscape Professionals, joins John Landecker to tell us what we need to know to get our outdoor spaces ready for the summer after such a rain-heavy spring.
John Landecker presents his world-famous ‘Boogie Check of Life’, where YOU are what’s happening on WGN Radio. But you’ve got to be on the line to be on the air, so join the Boogie Check at 8 pm CT, Monday through Thursday at 312-981-7200.
New England Sports Network betting analyst Sam Panayotovich joins John Landecker to talk about more options coming for betting in Illinois and how Illinois residents have wagered $11 billion since March 2020. Listen in while Sam shares insight on tonight’s Sox game. Chicago Bears regular season win total is 6.5… Over or Under? Then, to […]
WGN-TV weather producer Bill Snyder joins John Landecker to share this week’s forecast, which calls for lots of sunscreen. Then, Bill shares that the weather turns “cooler” heading into next week.
Janelle Iaccino from Rose Pest Solutions joins John Landecker to talk about those annoying little critters that always spring up this time of year, BUGS! Janelle fills us in on the new pest of the season, midges. She also answers some of our callers’ questions.
Tonight on the show John has Joe Maddalena, the Executive VP of Heritage Auctions, to break down the history of Heritage Auctions, as well as talk about the items they have at auction from this very special showcase with items spanning the 1733 printing of the Magna Carta to signed Atlantic Charter to FDR’s inaugural […]
John Landecker presents his world-famous ‘Boogie Check of Life’, where YOU are what’s happening on WGN Radio. But you’ve got to be on the line to be on the air, so join the Boogie Check at 8 pm CT, Monday through Thursday at 312-981-7200.
John Landecker presents his world-famous ‘Boogie Check of Life’, where YOU are what’s happening on WGN Radio. But you’ve got to be on the line to be on the air, so join the Boogie Check at 8 pm CT, Monday through Thursday at 312-981-7200.
Author of Watching TV, adjunct lecturer of Communications for the University of Illinois at Chicago, and historian Wally Podrazik joined John Records Landecker to discuss the most memorable TV teachers in honor of National Teacher Appreciation Day.
WGN Radio sports reporter, frequent FanSided contributor and co-host of Da Windy City Podcast Mark Carman joins John Records Landecker to discuss all things NFL Draft. Listen in while John and Mark laugh at how Dan Hampton and Ed “O’B” O’Bradovich pick up where they left off this past weekend while hosting the WGN Radio […]
John Landecker presents his world-famous ‘Boogie Check of Life’, where YOU are what’s happening on WGN Radio. But you’ve got to be on the line to be on the air, so join the Boogie Check at 8 pm CT, Monday through Thursday at 312-981-7200.
Downers Grove native and owner of the Tivoli Theatre Chris Johnson joins John on the show to tell us all about this historic theater, the new second screen that they just built, and has a laugh with John over the first movie played there.
Herb Wisebaum from Consumers Checkbook joins John Landecker on the show tonight. Herb with his experience in all things consumer tells us the facts about electric vehicles to help us avoid “range anxiety” or the fear of running out of charge in your electric vehicle. On the second half, Herb warns us of the risks […]
Dr. Jeffery Kopin, the Chief Medical Officer at Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital, joins John Landecker on the show to help us navigate the “fog of information,” that is, with so much information available on this ever-evolving virus, how do people know what sources to trust? Dr. Kopin also answers a variety of questions about […]
John Landecker presents his world-famous ‘Boogie Check of Life’, where YOU are what’s happening on WGN Radio. But you’ve got to be on the line to be on the air, so join the Boogie Check at 8 pm CT, Monday through Thursday at 312-981-7200.
John Landecker is joined by the Artistic Director of the Goodman Theatre, Robert Falls. Robert talks about his career in Chicago over 30 years of theater, and his time training and working with his former student and John’s daughter, Amy. Robert also gives us his plans for the future in Chicago theater.
Chicago’s own Chef Manny Mendoza joins John Landecker on the show tonight to give us a taste of what he’s been cooking up. Chef Mendoza tells us his story about a love for cooking, inspired by his mother, his education at the Culinary Institute of America, and how he uses food infused with cannabis to […]
Dan Ackerman, Editorial Director for CNET, johns John Landecker to give us some details on the newest laptops, the best deals for your money, and answers John’s questions about his own broken laptop Find Dan’s articles on best laptops here and his article on the best MacBook here
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Jess Jackson of Copper House in Detroit joins John Landecker to tell us all about Detroit’s first “bud and breakfast” visit their website to discover what Copper House can offer you! Click here to be connected to Copper House Detroit’s Website
John Landecker is joined by one of the most legendary concert and music producers to ever grace the game. If you have gone to a concert within the last fifty years it’s likely that you’ve been to a Jam Productions concert. Arny Granat is the co founder of Jam productions as well as Grand Slam […]
Cars keep getting better and better, lane change assists, auto shut off, and now driverless cars? Tom Appel from Consumer Guide Automotive joins John Landecker on the show to give new automotive updates and answer some questions John has.
John Landecker presents his world-famous ‘Boogie Check of Life’, where YOU are what’s happening on WGN Radio. But you’ve got to be on the line to be on the air, so join the Boogie Check at 8 pm CT, Monday through Thursday at 312-981-7200.
Kori Rumore of the Chicago Tribune joins John Landecker to give us a preview of her newest Vintage Chicago Tribune newsletter that is released Thursdays. The latest edition is about some of the trailblazing women who have called Chicago home over the years. Find the newsletter here!
Pet expert Steve Dale joins John Landecker to discuss everybody’s favorite topic, PUPPIES! Find Steve’s newest post here
Rod Pyle, editor in chief of Ad Astra Magazine, talks about the big news from NASA’s new “megarocket,” the SLS, and NASA’s moon lander plans. Rod gives us the plan that NASA has laid out for the public for the next few weeks. Check out Rod’s podcast “This Week in Space,” which is available on Spotify, […]
William Hazelgrove, the national bestselling author of ten novels and seven nonfiction titles, has another new book: ‘Greed in the Gilded Age: The Brilliant Con of Cassie Chadwick’. John and William discuss his new book, the time of the Gilded Age, and a few other fun stories along the way. Check out William’s website here […]
Jon Hansen, filling in for John Landecker, is joined on the phone by Tony Tabor, owner of House of Music in Orland Park. House of Music offers not only a variety of quality instruments and gear, but recording studios, lessons, and much more! Visit their website here!
Jon Hansen, filling in for John Landecker, is joined by Nyla Rundle of Anna B’s Antiques n’ Things. Nyla talks about the history of Anna B’s, what people can find there, and a little bit of a supernatural story involving the store.
John is joined by Ron Romero, the Founder and President Illinois Rock & Roll Museum on Route 66 in Joliet. Together they talk about the new museum, the inaugural inductees, as well as the new round of nominations. Visit the Rock and Roll museum website here
With all the streaming services and multitude of shared things in a relationship, let alone a marriage, John is joined by attorneys Gemma Allen and Todd Glassman of Allen & Glassman Chartered to give us the legal details and advice they have to help you keep your passwords your own in the event of a […]
John Landecker presents his world-famous ‘Boogie Check of Life’, where YOU are what’s happening on WGN Radio. But you’ve got to be on the line to be on the air, so join the Boogie Check at 8 pm CT, Monday through Thursday at 312-981-7200.
John Landecker is joined by documentarian and local filmmaker Patrick Creadon to promote his new documentary “The Loyola Project,” which is the unbelievably true story of the 1963 Loyola Ramblers and their path to greatness.
John Landecker presents his world-famous ‘Boogie Check of Life’, where YOU are what’s happening on WGN Radio. But you’ve got to be on the line to be on the air, so join the Boogie Check at 8 pm CT, Monday through Thursday at 312-981-7200.
John’s daughter, actress Amy Landecker, joins us on the phone tonight to give her opinions on the new Oscar nominations regarding Best Picture and the films that we should check out from the last year.
Local good Samaritan and restaurant owner Jermaine Jordan has a drive to serve his community and help those less fortunate by providing hot meals, a ride, and even a place to stay. Listen to this incredible story of a Chicagoan who truly wants the best for the people of this city. Donate to the cause […]
John Landecker presents his world-famous ‘Boogie Check of Life’, where YOU are what’s happening on WGN Radio. But you’ve got to be on the line to be on the air, so join the Boogie Check at 8 pm CT, Monday through Thursday at 312-981-7200.
John Landecker presents his world-famous ‘Boogie Check of Life’, where YOU are what’s happening on WGN Radio. But you’ve got to be on the line to be on the air, so join the Boogie Check at 8 pm CT, Monday through Thursday at 312-981-7200.
Dave Oberg, the Director of the Elmhurst History Museum joins John Landecker on the show this evening to preview the new and exciting exhibits coming to the Elmhurst History Museum. Go and check them out! Admission is free!
Adam Dickens from Dickens Candles, a wonderful business in Elmhurst, joins host John Landecker to talk about the process of candle making, how he got into it, and what it means to be a member of the Elmhurst community. To take a look at Adam’s candles check out his website https://www.dickenscandles.com/
John Landecker presents his world-famous ‘Boogie Check of Life’, where YOU are what’s happening on WGN Radio. But you’ve got to be on the line to be on the air, so join the Boogie Check at 8 pm CT, Monday through Thursday at 312-981-7200.
Author and Chicago Tribune reporter Kori Rumore joins John Landecker again to give us an update on the movement to name the city’s snow plows coming this summer. Read Kori’s article here.
What do these two topics have in common? Well, in this case, when John Landecker’s guest, Tribune reporter Kori Rumore, joins the show for a segment that was supposed to be about Al Capone, what happened was much more than that. Take a listen and find out!
John Landecker presents his world-famous ‘Boogie Check of Life’, where YOU are what’s happening on WGN Radio. But you’ve got to be on the line to be on the air, so join the Boogie Check at 8 pm CT, Monday through Thursday at 312-981-7200.
John Landecker presents his world-famous ‘Boogie Check of Life’, where YOU are what’s happening on WGN Radio. But you’ve got to be on the line to be on the air, so join the Boogie Check at 8 pm CT, Monday through Thursday at 312-981-7200.
John Landecker presents his world-famous ‘Boogie Check of Life’, where YOU are what’s happening on WGN Radio. But you’ve got to be on the line to be on the air, so join the Boogie Check at 8 pm CT, Monday through Thursday at 312-981-7200.
Carolyn Daley, the President of Special Olympics Chicago and Special Children’s Charities, joins John Landecker to tell us that the Polar Plunge is back in Chicago. This year’s event takes place on March 6, 2022. All information on the Polar Plunge can be found here.
Blair Thomas, the Founder and Artistic Director of The Chicago International Puppet Festival, joins John Landecker on the show this evening. Blair walks us through what to expect with the festival, explains the different types of shows people can see, and later in the segment, Robin Frohardt, a Brooklyn artist and creator, joins via the […]
Research shows that 91% of us give up that “New Year New You” attempt by January 19th. Executive coach and performance expert Kate Eckman joins host John Landecker to explain what it is that causes us to quit our “New Year New Me” lifestyle. Kate is also the author of ‘The Full Spirit Workout’ which […]
Ian Sherr of CNET gives us a lot of useful knowledge about the best TV to buy for your Super Bowl watch party. Everything from what to buy and where to place it on the wall. You’ll want to listen before you go shopping for the big game.
John Landecker and Renee Tondelli, who is a world-renowned audio producer and editor, reminisce about their friendship with Les Grobstein as well as the process of editing the famous Lee Elia rant that made it on the airwaves.
John Landecker is a huge fan of the vast unknowns of space, and aren’t we all? Ad Astra’s editor in chief Rod Pyle joins John to give us an update on the James Webb telescope, how it all works, and a curious “moon mystery” that has taken the internet by storm.
John Landecker is joined by Andrew Anderson, Chicago medium and psychic. Andrew gives us his thoughts on what is going to happen in 2022 with things like COVID, cryptocurrency, and a heartfelt message to John from his late father. Andrew’s website can be found here!
John Landecker presents his world-famous ‘Boogie Check of Life’, where YOU are what’s happening on WGN Radio. But you’ve got to be on the line to be on the air, so join the Boogie Check at 8 pm CT, Monday through Thursday at 312-981-7200.
Lou Manfredini joins John Landecker to explain how to keep yourself safe and warm this winter with different heaters, proper set up of indoor space heaters, and other tips and tricks for combating the cold. He also takes a few questions from listeners.
Blockbuster Blake Stubbs joins John Landecker to look back at the life of Peter Bogdanovich, the director, author, and cinephile.
John Landecker welcomes Steve Dale, WGN Radio pet expert, to talk about two “new” breeds of dogs. He also offers tips for your pets to keep them safe in the cold.
Tonight, John is joined by Cera Stan, the owner of Stan Mansion. The historical landmark that started off as a Masonic Temple that has now transitioned into a popular wedding venue, and now a romantic ABBA by candlelight concert! More information for the concert can be found here
It’s National Quiz Day! In honor of the day, John Landecker is joined by Gene Jones, quiz master and host extraordinaire, to talk about the benefits of trivia and play some trivia games with a few prize-winning callers. Gene Jones’ website can be found here
Though he only played two years with the Chicago White Sox, baseball great Dick Allen made an unforgettable mark on Chicago sports. Authors John Owens and Dr. David Fletcher join John Landecker to look at not only Allen’s career but the city itself in a time of change.
Americans are feeling the squeeze on their wallets as the prices of our most basic necessities continue to rise. Business consultant Stephen Semple joins John Landecker to look at they continued issues causing inflation to rise and how soon we may reach the breaking point for consumers.
John Landecker presents his world famous ‘Boogie Check of Life’, where YOU are what’s happening on WGN Radio. But you’ve got to be on the line to be on the air, so join the Boogie Check at 8pm CT, Monday through Thursday at 312-981-7200.
In a year where we continued to spend time at home, TV shows continued to push boundaries and reach new heights. Dan Feinberg, TV critic for the Hollywood Reporter, rejoins John Landecker to run down his favorite shows of the year and why they should make it on to your streaming list.
John Landecker presents his world famous ‘Boogie Check of Life’, where YOU are what’s happening on WGN Radio. But you’ve got to be on the line to be on the air, so join the Boogie Check at 8pm CT, Monday through Thursday at 312-981-7200.
Herb Weisbaum is ‘The ConsumerMan’, on the lookout for all the consumer news you need to know. This time on the John Landecker Show, he shares the new federal rules for debt collectors and how they can now contact you via social media. Plus, he talks holiday return policies and his conversation with an ex […]
John Landecker presents his world-famous ‘Boogie Check of Life’, where YOU are what’s happening on WGN Radio. But you’ve got to be on the line to be on the air, so join the Boogie Check at 8pm CT, Monday through Thursday at 312-981-7200.
Brian Jones, owner of the Christmas Story House and Museum, joins John Landecker to share the story of how he purchased the home featured in the beloved Christmas classic and turned it into a destination for film fans and holiday lovers everywhere.
Randy Espe, owner of the Whispering Pines Reindeer Ranch, joins John Landecker to share his experience starting a reindeer ranch with his family and why reindeer are some of the friendliest animals he could ever hope to raise.
John Landecker presents his world-famous ‘Boogie Check of Life’, where YOU are what’s happening on WGN Radio. But you’ve got to be on the line to be on the air, so join the Boogie Check at 8pm CT, Monday through Thursday at 312-981-7200.
With a recent surge in COVID-19, many are changing or cancelling their holiday travel plans. Washington Post travel reporter Natalie Compton joins John Landecker to share what you should look out for when cancelling any travel related reservations and how you can re-schedule for a later date.
Since 1998, The Q Brothers Collective has been giving classic stories new life by mixing them with hip-hop, R&B, and other musical traditions. Original members GQ & JQ join John Landecker to talk about their version of ‘A Christmas Carol’ and reveal how they merge their love of classic literature and music and why words […]
John Landecker presents his world famous ‘Boogie Check of Life’, where YOU are what’s happening on WGN Radio. But you’ve got to be on the line to be on the air, so join the Boogie Check at 8pm CT, Monday through Thursday at 312-981-7200.
An interactive experience for all ages, The Dr. Seuss Experience brings the works of the beloved children’s author to life at the Magnificent Mile’s iconic Water Tower Place. Bryan Harris joins John Landecker to share some of the unforgettable experiences that families can have this holiday season. Get your tickets now at experienceseuss.com
John Landecker presents his world famous ‘Boogie Check of Life’, where YOU are what’s happening on WGN Radio. But you’ve got to be on the line to be on the air, so join the Boogie Check at 8pm CT, Monday through Thursday at 312-981-7200.
Pat McDonald, film critic and tour guide for Chicago Film Tour, joins John Landecker for a comprehensive look at the magic movie moments that took place on the Magnificent Mile, including movies shoots in the Drake Hotel, Hancock Building, and on Lower Wacker Drive.
This week marks PAWS Chicago’s Adopt-A-Thon, an effort to find dogs and cats loving new homes for the holidays. CEO Susanna Homan joins John Landecker to talk about the event and how you can support PAWS over the holidays and into 2022.
Tech tycoon Elon Musk has been named Time Magazine’s ‘Person of the Year’ for 2021, but has he earned the title? Ad Astra editor-in-chief Rod Pyle joins John Landecker to make the case for Musk and how he rose to his position in the world of space flight.
John Landecker presents his world famous ‘Boogie Check of Life’, where YOU are what’s happening on WGN Radio. But you’ve got to be on the line to be on the air, so join the Boogie Check at 8pm CT, Monday through Thursday at 312-981-7200.
Despite having their broadcast dropped by NBC, the 2022 Golden Globes will go on as planned. Hollywood Reporter TV critic Dan Feinberg joins John Landecker to run down the nominees and look at whether or not anyone will see the awards, or if anyone will even show up.
Coming off a disappointing loss to Green Bay, Mark Carman joins John Landecker to discuss where the Bears went wrong despite a strong start at Lambeau Field. Plus, both the Bulls and Blackhawks are dealing with postponed games due to COVID protocols and bowl game season begins for college football.
John Landecker presents his world famous ‘Boogie Check of Life’, where YOU are what’s happening on WGN Radio. But you’ve got to be on the line to be on the air, so join the Boogie Check at 8pm CT, Monday through Thursday at 312-981-7200.
One of the most notorious hot dog stands in Chicago, The Wiener’s Circle has been serving up their trademark char dogs with a side of bad attitude since 1983. After closing for renovations in January, they’re back in full force. Tribune food critic Louisa Chu joins John Landecker to share her thoughts on the new […]
Chicago ranks first for the worst traffic in the country. Even in 2020, drivers spent more than four days stuck in traffic. What can be done?
Real estate agent Daniel DePaepe has put together a true holiday delight: a rotating Christmas tree that’s so big, it pokes through the top of his house. He joins John Landecker to talk about the community reaction to his tree and how he got the idea.
Looking to fundraise for your organization this holiday season? Double Good Gourmet Popcorn has the perfect solution. Using an easy-to-learn app, Double Good makes the process of fundraising easier than ever and allows anyone to raise money for any occasion. Founder and CEO Tim Heitmann and David Lenti, Head of Partnerships for High Schools and […]
John Landecker presents his world famous ‘Boogie Check of Life’, where YOU are what’s happening on WGN Radio. But you’ve got to be on the line to be on the air, so join the Boogie Check at 8pm CT, Monday through Thursday at 312-981-7200.
Steve Sullivan, better known as ‘Santa Steve’, has been studying the magic behind being a ‘real beard’ Santa Claus for years. Now, he brings his expertise to the airwaves with John Landecker to share the secret to becoming a super Santa.
John Landecker presents his world famous ‘Boogie Check of Life’, where YOU are what’s happening on WGN Radio. But you’ve got to be on the line to be on the air, so join the Boogie Check at 8pm CT, Monday through Thursday at 312-981-7200.
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Tom Appel, publisher of Consumer Guide Automotive, joins John Landecker to discuss how the continuing chip shortage will is affecting holiday car sales and how to drive for only 80 cents a day.
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Award-winning author and Beatles authority Robert Rodriguez joins John Landecker to discuss the new documentary, ‘Get Back’, and how it changes the way fans view the final days of the legendary band.
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In an effort to preserve the stories of local veterans, junior and senior honor students at St. Viator High School in Arlington Heights came together to interview these veterans and compile their words into the new book, ‘Arlington Heights’ War on Terror’. John Landecker welcomes two students who contributed to the book and social studies department head Maureen Martin to share their experience putting the book together.
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/3900596/3900596_2021-12-02-043636.64kmono.mp3
John Landecker presents his world famous ‘Boogie Check of Life’, where YOU are what’s happening on WGN Radio. But you’ve got to be on the line to be on the air, so join the Boogie Check at 8pm CT, Monday through Thursday at 312-981-7200.
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Melissa Arnold, Executive Director at the Spencer County Visitors Bureau, joins John Landecker to share the history of the town of Santa Claus, Indiana, and how you can get into the Christmas mood this year.
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This Giving Tuesday, Mel Tillman and Anne Williams of Almost Home Chicago join John Landecker to discuss the ongoing struggle of homelessness, food insecurity, and addiction and how their own personal experiences have lead them to become part of the effort to help those in need.
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/3900027/3900027_2021-11-30-201327.64kmono.mp3
Marquette Bank Giving Tuesday: Toy Box Connection wants every child to receive the gift of a toy this holiday season
Geoffrey Baer, TV host and Chicago aficionado, joins John Landecker for a look at his new PBS special, ‘Beyond Chicago from the Air’. Building on WTTW’s first ‘Chicago from the Air’ special, Baer takes to the skies againon Wednesday, December 1 at 7:30 pm,sharing fun facts and fascinating history as exhilarating drone photography captures towns, parks, railroads, waterways, monuments, and more in Illinois and beyond in summer, fall and winter.
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Rebecca Fons, director of programming at the Gene Siskel Film Center, joins John Landecker to preview the upcoming ‘Let It Snow’ film series playing from December 10th to December 30th. For tickets and information, visit siskelfilmcenter.com.
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John Landecker presents his world famous ‘Boogie Check of Life’, where YOU are what’s happening on WGN Radio. But you’ve got to be on the line to be on the air, so join the Boogie Check at 8pm CT, Monday through Thursday at 312-981-7200.
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The Rialto Square Theatre, dating back to 1926, is a shining example of stunning architecture, larger-than-life entertainment, and community pride. Jack Eriksen, sales and sponsorships director at the Rialto, joins John Landecker to dig into why the theatre endures as a symbol of Joliet.
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/3897213/3897213_2021-11-19-013313.64kmono.mp3
Earlier this week, a Russian weapons test that destroyed a nearby satellite left the International Space Station in high risk of damage from floating space debris. John welcomes back resident space expert Rod Pyle to explain the nature of the test and its immediate threat to the crew board the ISS.
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NASA: Space station remains at high risk from shot satellite
John Landecker presents his world-famous ‘Boogie Check of Life’, where YOU are what’s happening on WGN Radio. But you’ve got to be on the line to be on the air, so join the Boogie Check at 8pm CT, Monday through Thursday at 312-981-7200.
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Jim Baumann, better known as ‘Grammar Moses’ in print, joins John Landecker in a war of the words as he shares his humorous perspective on the way we speak and write and why we do it.
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Abe Scarr, Illinois Public Interest Research Group Education Fund Director, joins John Landecker to details the findings of a new report exposing toys that could be dangerous to give as gifts this year and shares how you can avoid counterfeit toys this holiday season.
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/3895274/3895274_2021-11-16-033414.64kmono.mp3
Trouble in Toyland: Illinois group warns to watch for counterfeit toys this holiday
John Landecker presents his world famous ‘Boogie Check of Life’, where YOU are what’s happening on WGN Radio. But you’ve got to be on the line to be on the air, so join the Boogie Check at 8pm CT, Monday through Thursday at 312-981-7200.
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/3895261/3895261_2021-11-16-020701.64kmono.mp3
Best-selling author William Hazelgrove returns to the John Landecker show to discuss his latest foray into untold history, ‘Morristown: The Darkest Winter of the Revolutionary War and the Plot to Kidnap George Washington’.
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/3894358/3894358_2021-11-12-151258.64kmono.mp3
CNET editor-at-large Ian Sherr joins John Landecker to tackle this week’s Comcast internet outage, why internet scams can be so effective, and how to use your cell phone as a backup hotspot when your internet goes out.
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John Landecker presents his world famous ‘Boogie Check of Life’, where YOU are what’s happening on WGN Radio. But you’ve got to be on the line to be on the air, so join the Boogie Check at 8pm CT, Monday through Thursday at 312-981-7200.
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U.S. borders are finally open to many vaccinated travelers, but there’s still red tape for those trying to leave and enter the country. Washington Post travel columnist Natalie Compton joins John Landecker to share the most important rules potential travelers need to know before booking their ticket outside the U.S.
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/3893816/3893816_2021-11-11-032616.64kmono.mp3
On the eve of Veterans Day, John welcomes back Navy veteran and CEO Branden Marty to talk about his local coffee roasting company, Veterans Roasters, and how his time in military service fomented a desire to help at-risk veterans find work, community, and a next step through his company.
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John Landecker presents his world famous ‘Boogie Check of Life’, where YOU are what’s happening on WGN Radio. But you’ve got to be on the line to be on the air, so join the Boogie Check at 8pm CT, Monday through Thursday at 312-981-7200.
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/3893827/3893827_2021-11-11-030327.64kmono.mp3
Following the eight deaths at rapper Travis Scott’s Astroworld Festival in Houston, lawsuits have been filed against Scott and entertainment conglomerate Live Nation claiming they hold responsibility for the concertgoers’ demise. But what legal responsibility do they really hold? Attorney Rich Lenkov offers his thought on where the cases could go and what legal precedents these lawsuits may set.
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/3892994/3892994_2021-11-09-040934.64kmono.mp3
The friendly, furry folks who brighten up every sports event have their day in the spotlight at the Mascot Hall of Fame in Whiting, IN with the yearly induction of the most iconic mascots in the world. Al Spajer and Michele Gustin join John Landecker to share the latest additions to the ranks of great mascots and the long list of family friendly activities you can participate in at the hall.
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/3892993/3892993_2021-11-09-042833.64kmono.mp3
John Landecker presents his world famous ‘Boogie Check of Life’, where YOU are what’s happening on WGN Radio. But you’ve got to be on the line to be on the air, so join the Boogie Check at 8pm CT, Monday through Thursday at 312-981-7200.
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Legendary Rolling Stones and Allman Brothers keyboardist Chuck Leavell joins John Landecker to talk about the ongoing Rolling Stones tour, the passing of Stones drummer Charlie Watts, and the reception from fans across the country.
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For 16 years, Roger Badesch has provided up to the minute news on WGN Radio. But the story of his life spans several different careers and has brought him everywhere from the glitz and glamor of Las Vegas to Chicago’s City Hall. He joins John Landecker to look back on his life and his relationships over the many years of his career.
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/3892051/3892051_2021-11-05-035551.64kmono.mp3
WGN newsman Roger Badesch: A fond farewell with Dave Plier, Brian Noonan and Matt Bubala
John Landecker presents his world-famous ‘Boogie Check of Life’, where YOU are what’s happening on WGN Radio. But you’ve got to be on the line to be on the air, so join the Boogie Check at 8pm CT, Monday through Thursday at 312-981-7200.
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In today’s job market, there are thousands of companies looking for prospective job candidates. But what if the job you just applied for is a scheme to take your hard earned cash? Herb ‘The ConsumerMan’ Weisbaum joins John Landecker to share his investigation into the latest version of this classic grift and how to identify a bogus offer.
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/3891269/3891269_2021-11-03-031109.64kmono.mp3
After contract disputes and COVID-related delays, the ‘people mover’ that provides quick travel for passengers around O’Hare International Airport reopens Wednesday on a limited schedule.
Tribune reporter Sarah Freishstat joins John Landecker to discuss the timeline of the project and why it was so behind schedule.
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John Landecker presents his world-famous ‘Boogie Check of Life’, where YOU are what’s happening on WGN Radio. But you’ve got to be on the line to be on the air, so join the Boogie Check at 8pm CT, Monday through Thursday at 312-981-7200.
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For 40 years, Cassandra Peterson has embodied the role of Elvira, Mistress of the Dark and brought horror and humor to fans of all ages. Now, she joins John Landecker to share wild stories from her life and career. From living in a tree to selling her haunted house to Brad Pitt and even learning how to cook fish in a dishwasher from Vincent Price, Cassandra tells all.
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/3889934/3889934_2021-10-29-013634.64kmono.mp3
Carl Amari joins John Landecker for a spirited discussion of all things classic radio, including a deep dive into “The Lone Ranger”, Art Fleming and how to best experience classic radio theater. Plus, the details on Carl’s Halloween radio theater special, airing Sunday, October 31st at 5pm.
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/3889951/3889951_2021-10-29-030651.64kmono.mp3
John Landecker presents his world-famous ‘Boogie Check of Life’, where YOU are what’s happening on WGN Radio. But you’ve got to be on the line to be on the air, so join the Boogie Check at 8pm CT, Monday through Thursday at 312-981-7200.
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/3889950/3889950_2021-10-29-034450.64kmono.mp3
Mary Panayotou, founder and owner of Chicago Costume, joins John Landecker to talk about her beloved costume shop which has been supplying costumes to trick-or-treaters since 1976. Plus, find out which costumes are in high demand and which never go out of style.
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/3889134/3889134_2021-10-27-022934.64kmono.mp3
Why has Halloween become so popular among adults?
John Landecker presents his world-famous ‘Boogie Check of Life’, where YOU are what’s happening on WGN Radio. But you’ve got to be on the line to be on the air, so join the Boogie Check at 8pm CT, Monday through Thursday at 312-981-7200.
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/3889133/3889133_2021-10-27-020333.64kmono.mp3
Chicago Tribune investigative reporter Emily Hoerner joins John Landecker to look at why there are so few restrooms in Chicago available for public use, why more would improve many Chicagoan’s lives, and the detailed map of public restrooms that can help you find relief in an emergency.
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/3888715/3888715_2021-10-26-024015.64kmono.mp3
John Landecker welcomes back prize pumpkin grower ‘Pumpkin’ Joe Adkins to share how he and other passionate pumpkin people manage to grow pumpkins in excess of one thousand pounds. Plus, Joe talks about his carving techniques to turn these gigantic gourds into works of art.
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/3888717/3888717_2021-10-26-030717.64kmono.mp3
John Landecker presents his world-famous ‘Boogie Check of Life’, where YOU are what’s happening on WGN Radio. But you’ve got to be on the line to be on the air, so join the Boogie Check at 8pm CT, Monday through Thursday at 312-981-7200.
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/3888714/3888714_2021-10-26-022314.64kmono.mp3
John Landecker welcomes veteran improv comic Colin Mochrie to share his theory of comedy, including the democratic process of making comedy on the spot, how ‘Whose Line’ gets made, and why improv is better live.
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/3887345/3887345_2021-10-21-002245.64kmono.mp3
John Landecker presents his world famous ‘Boogie Check of Life’, where YOU are what’s happening on WGN Radio. But you’ve got to be on the line to be on the air, so join the Boogie Check at 8pm CT, Monday through Thursday at 312-981-7200.
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/3887360/3887360_2021-10-21-034000.64kmono.mp3
Chicago Tribune movie critic Michael Phillips joins John Landecker to share his thoughts on the big-budget adaptation of “Dune” starring Timothée Chalamet premiering October 22.
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/3887361/3887361_2021-10-21-033901.64kmono.mp3
Writer/producer Jude Leak and executive producer Dan Protess join John Landecker to pull back the curtain on the story of improv comedy. From its beginnings as a teaching tool to its rise as “theater for the common man”, “Inventing Improv” chronicles the people behind a comedic movement. The one-hour special premieres Friday, October 22, at 8:00 pm on all WTTW platforms.
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/3886531/3886531_2021-10-19-033031.64kmono.mp3
On October 21, WTTW will host an “Inventing Improv” preview and discussion with Aretha Sills, granddaughter of Viola Spolin and daughter of Paul Sills; actor Alan Alda; Academy Award nominee Bob Balaban; actress, producer, writer, and comedian Frances Callier; comedian and actress Angela V. Shelton; and historian Mark Larson. Visit wttw.com/events to RSVP for this free virtual event.
John Landecker presents his world famous ‘Boogie Check of Life’, where YOU are what’s happening on WGN Radio. But you’ve got to be on the line to be on the air, so join the Boogie Check at 8pm CT, Monday through Thursday at 312-981-7200.
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/3886529/3886529_2021-10-19-032829.64kmono.mp3
John Landecker welcomes Kevin Byrne and Dop Troutman to share their Halloween craft of making real looking zombies of their friends and family for a truly frightening horror display.
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/3886532/3886532_2021-10-19-030232.64kmono.mp3
Dr. Jeffrey Kopin, Chief Medical Officer for Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital, joins John Landecker to talk about the coming flu season, when and where to get your COVID booster shots, and answer questions about COVID home tests and more.
https://serve.castfire.com/s:northwestern_medicine_KEiLn/audio/3885574/3885574_2021-10-15-035214.64kmono.mp3
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