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John Landecker

The John Landecker Podcast from 720 WGN

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Safari Lake Geneva offers an interactive Safari experience

Safari Lake Geneva offers an interactive Safari experience

‘Jungle’ Jay Christie, Founder and Owner of Safari Lake Geneva, and Director of Conservation Maggie Madden join John Landecker to share details surrounding a unique-to-the-Midwest experience you can …

Thu 29 May 2025
Taft High School is home to CPS only bass fishing team

Taft High School is home to CPS only bass fishing team

Scott Plencner, Chicago Public School teacher and coach of the Bass Fishing
Team at Taft High School, joins John Landecker to talk about how he coaches CPS’
only competitive bass fishing team. Listen i…

Thu 29 May 2025
Wednesdays With Whit: Season 9 wrap-up and what’s in store for season 10

Wednesdays With Whit: Season 9 wrap-up and what’s in store for season 10

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 the season 9 wrap-up and a spe…

Thu 29 May 2025
Legendary Producer Peter Asher shares details on Barbra Streisand’s new album ‘The Secret Of Life: Partners, Volume Two’

Legendary Producer Peter Asher shares details on Barbra Streisand’s new album ‘The Secret Of Life: Partners, Volume Two’

British pop star-turned-producer Peter Asher has had his hand in many aspects of the music industry.  From being one half of the duo Peter and Gordon, to fostering the careers of many hit musicians s…

Wed 28 May 2025
The John Landecker Food Fight – Beer vs. hard seltzer

The John Landecker Food Fight – Beer vs. hard seltzer

Food Fight is back, and this week we tackle another excellent food debate. Listen below as your host John Landecker takes the side of beer. Segment co-host Dan Levy takes hard seltzer. Check out Dan’…

Tue 27 May 2025
This Week in History w/ Dave Schwan: The first Indianapolis 500, Star Wars and more

This Week in History w/ Dave Schwan: The first Indianapolis 500, Star Wars and more

WGN Radio anchor and self proclaimed history buff Dave Schwan joins John Landecker on the show to share details on some memorable events that occurred this week in history.

Tue 27 May 2025
Voices of Rock Radio coming to Chicagoland this month!

Voices of Rock Radio coming to Chicagoland this month!

Fran Cosmo, former lead singer of the band Boston, joins John Landecker on the show to share details pertaining to the Voices of Rock Radio show coming to the Arcada Theatre on May 30th. The show fea…

Fri 23 May 2025
Bill Snyder explains the below-average temperatures

Bill Snyder explains the below-average temperatures

WGN-TV Weather Producer Bill Snyder joins John Landecker to discuss what is causing the cool temperatures we have had this week and gives the Memorial Day weekend forecast.

Fri 23 May 2025
The Rumore Report: Car trouble and AI in media

The Rumore Report: Car trouble and AI in media

Kori Rumore, a journalist at The Chicago Tribune, joins John Landecker on the program. First they start off by talking about car troubles and their first cars. Then they talk about Nancy Faust and he…

Thu 22 May 2025
New 24 hour microchip scanning center now open to help find lost pets

New 24 hour microchip scanning center now open to help find lost pets

Susan Cappello, Acting Executive Director at the City of Chicago Department of Animal Care and Control, joins John Landecker to discuss the new free 24-hour pet microchip scanning station in Pilsen. …

Wed 21 May 2025
The John Landecker Food Fight – Macaroni & cheese vs. spaghetti & meatballs

The John Landecker Food Fight – Macaroni & cheese vs. spaghetti & meatballs

Food Fight is back, and this week we tackle another excellent food debate. Listen below as your host John Landecker takes the side of mac & cheese. Segment co-host Dan Levy takes spaghetti & meatball…

Tue 20 May 2025
‘The Martian’ vs. ‘Robinson Crusoe on Mars’ with Rod Pyle

‘The Martian’ vs. ‘Robinson Crusoe on Mars’ with Rod Pyle

Rod Pyle, editor-in-chief of Ad Astra Magazine, joins John Landecker on the program to discuss The Martian vs. Robinson Crusoe on Mars.

Fri 16 May 2025
A documentary that details how Bob Hope entertained troops during World War II

A documentary that details how Bob Hope entertained troops during World War II

Tim Gray, director and producer, joins John Landecker on the show to talk
about his latest documentary titled “Miles, Morale and Memories: Bob Hope and WWII,”
narrated by Gary Sinise. Listen in while T…

Fri 16 May 2025
Bill Snyder shares updates on potential storms for tonight

Bill Snyder shares updates on potential storms for tonight

WGN-TV Weather Producer Bill Snyder joins John Landecker to discuss the interesting weather we have had today and shares about the record temperatures we saw today. Then Bill shares the weekend forec…

Fri 16 May 2025
Jen Jolly talks about AI and Netflix changes

Jen Jolly talks about AI and Netflix changes

Jen Jolly, tech reporter and founder of Techish.com, joins John Landecker to talk about the ever-expanding world of AI and talks about scams that are out there. Then Jen explains the changes coming t…

Thu 15 May 2025
Paul Lisnek on President Trump potentially accepting plane from Qatar

Paul Lisnek on President Trump potentially accepting plane from Qatar


Paul Lisnek, WGN-TV Political Reporter, joins John Landecker to discuss President Donald Trump potentially accepting a plane from Qatar as a gift.

Wed 14 May 2025
National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum release Pope Leo XIV bobbleheads

National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum release Pope Leo XIV bobbleheads

Phil Sklar, co-founder and CEO of the National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum, joins John Landecker to talk about the Pope Leo XIV Bobbleheads they have released.

Wed 14 May 2025
Nancy Faust talks about her return to White Sox games

Nancy Faust talks about her return to White Sox games

Nancy Faust, long-time White Sox organist, joins John Landecker to talk about her return to playing the organ at select games this season!

Tue 13 May 2025
The John Landecker Food Fight – Mother’s Day Edition – Breakfast in bed vs. brunch

The John Landecker Food Fight – Mother’s Day Edition – Breakfast in bed vs. brunch

Food Fight is back, and this week we tackle another excellent food debate. Listen below as your host John Landecker takes the side of breakfast in bed. Segment co-host Dan Levy takes brunch. Check ou…

Tue 13 May 2025
What does animal chiropractic work look like?

What does animal chiropractic work look like?

Dr. Bill Ormston, veterinarian, joins John Landecker to talk about what animal chiropractic work looks like and how the animals respond to it. Then Dr. Ormston talks about how he became an animal chi…

Thu 08 May 2025
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