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John Landecker

The John Landecker Podcast from 720 WGN

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2025
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Bill Snyder: Are we done with wintry temperatures?

Bill Snyder: Are we done with wintry temperatures?

WGN-TV Weather Producer Bill Snyder joins John Landecker to discuss if we are finally done with the wintry temperatures, and whether or not we will see snow again. Additionally, he highlights the ext…

Fri 25 Apr 2025
Wednesdays With Whit: A preview of Season 9 of the Whitney Reynolds Show

Wednesdays With Whit: A preview of Season 9 of the Whitney Reynolds Show

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 in store for season nin…

Thu 24 Apr 2025
Authors of “’70s Chicagoland Rock Concerts” brings readers back to Rock and Roll of the ’70s

Authors of “’70s Chicagoland Rock Concerts” brings readers back to Rock and Roll of the ’70s

Mark Plotnick and Jim Summaria, Authors and hosts of “The Rock Show”
streaming at the IL Rock and Roll Museum, join John Landecker on the show to give
listener’s an inside look into their book “’70s Ch…

Thu 24 Apr 2025
The Rumore Report: Al Capone’s Vaults and McDonald’s

The Rumore Report: Al Capone’s Vaults and McDonald’s

Kori Rumore, a journalist at The Chicago Tribune, joins John Landecker on the program to take a look back at Geraldo Rivera hosting “The Mystery of Al Capone’s Vaults”, McDonald’s turning 70, and mo…

Thu 24 Apr 2025
A book capturing the making of the Wrigley Building

A book capturing the making of the Wrigley Building

Authors Robert Sharoff and Tim Samuelson, alongside photographer William Zbaren, contributors to the book “The Wrigley Building: The Making of an Icon”, join John Landecker to talk about how they cre…

Thu 24 Apr 2025
Don’t miss the Cashman’s bash this Friday!

Don’t miss the Cashman’s bash this Friday!

Brian Hoogeveen, The Cash Man from Americash Jewelry & Coin Buyers, joins John Landecker to talk about the upcoming Cashman’s Cash Bash at Americash Jewelry & Coin Buyers (16 W. Ogden Ave.) in Westmo…

Wed 23 Apr 2025
Andy Masur previews the Bears Draft options

Andy Masur previews the Bears Draft options

Andy Masur, WGN sports anchor and host of the Hamp & OB Show, joins John Landecker to preview the NFL Draft and talk about what the Bears could do. This Saturday from 3pm-5pm, join Hamp & OB with And…

Wed 23 Apr 2025
Cowabunga! in Bridgeport is great pizza spot for families

Cowabunga! in Bridgeport is great pizza spot for families

Shawn Rogers, owner and founder of Cowabunga! Pizza Pies in Bridgeport, joins John Landecker to talk about how he came up with the idea to have a pizza spot that serves Ninja Turtle pizza slices. Sha…

Wed 23 Apr 2025
How to watch for meteor showers

How to watch for meteor showers

Michelle NicholsDirector of Public ObservingThe Adler Planetarium, joins John Landecker to talk about the Lyrid meteor shower we saw this week and how to watch meteor showers in the future.

Wed 23 Apr 2025
The John Landecker Food Fight –  Donuts vs. cinnamon rolls

The John Landecker Food Fight –  Donuts vs. cinnamon rolls

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

Tue 22 Apr 2025
Sam Ashworth shares how he created his 1st novel

Sam Ashworth shares how he created his 1st novel

Award-winning novelist, journalist, professor, screenwriter, and ghostwriter Sam Ashworth, joins John Landecker on the show to talk about his first novel, The Death and Life of August Sweeney.

Tue 22 Apr 2025
Young filmmakers showcase their talents at the CineYouth Festival

Young filmmakers showcase their talents at the CineYouth Festival

Christy LeMaster, CineYouth Director and Programming Coordinator for the Chicago International Film Festival, joins John Landecker alongside filmmakers Carlos Lerma and Jherrisha Barr to talk all abo…

Tue 22 Apr 2025
Top places to eat and professional egg hunt hiders with Marnie Shure

Top places to eat and professional egg hunt hiders with Marnie Shure

Marnie Shure, Chicago-based writer for Food and Wine, joins John Landecker to talk about top places to eat in 2025, Brach’s Egg Hunt Hiders, and more!

Thu 17 Apr 2025
How to get paid eating Peeps

How to get paid eating Peeps

Chris Lewis, Head of the Research and PR Team at FinanceBuzz and a certified educator in personal finance, joins John Landecker to talk about how to become a Chief Peeps Officer for an upcoming Finan…

Thu 17 Apr 2025
The John Landecker Food Fight – Cubs/White Sox specialty items edition: Jibarito sandwiches vs. loaded brisket curds

The John Landecker Food Fight – Cubs/White Sox specialty items edition: Jibarito sandwiches vs. loaded brisket curds

Food Fight is back, and this week we tackle another excellent food debate. Listen below as your host John Landecker takes the side of loaded brisket curds. Segment co-host Dan Levy takes jibarito san…

Thu 17 Apr 2025
A new audiobook that dives into hidden history in music

A new audiobook that dives into hidden history in music

Tom Maxwell, Musician, author, and host of the new Audible audiobook titled “Shelved,” and partner Emrys Maxwell join John Landecker to take a deep dive into popular
music that had a hidden history.

Thu 10 Apr 2025
Bill Snyder: What is graupel?

Bill Snyder: What is graupel?

WGN-TV Weather Producer Bill Snyder joins John Landecker to explain what graupel is and why we saw some today. Then, Bill recounts the severe tornadoes we saw 10 years ago in Illinois. Finally, Bill …

Thu 10 Apr 2025
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