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The John Landecker Food Fight: Blow Pop vs. Tootsie Pops

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2026


Listen below as your host John Landecker and segment co-host, WGN Radio's Ashley Bihun, battle out which type of lollipop is better: Blow Pop or Tootsie Pops.

Collar ID: Ditching the shock and finding the right trainer

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2026


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 pet safety tips, including alternatives to shock collar treatment, different types of trainers, and more!

Bill Snyder on a record-breaking February

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2026


WGN-TV weather producer Bill Snyder joins John Landecker to talk about the record-breaking warmth we’ve experienced this February in Chicago. However, many may have woken up to a brown mess on their cars, and Bill helps get to the root of the cause. Later, he talks about active storms in other parts of the country […]

Rebecca Fyffe and the squeak, stink, and swarm report

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2026


Rebecca Fyffe, Director of Research at Landmark Pest Management, joins John Landecker to talk about pests around Chicagoland and what Landmark Pest Management does to keep the city pest free!

Wash out your loads of debt with Herb Weisbaum

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2026


Herb Weisbaum, The ConsumerMan and Contributing Editor at Checkbook.org, joins John Landecker to share stories surrounding debt, security practices through data breaches, and laundry tips!

The John Landecker Food Fight: The great fondue battle

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2026


Listen below as your host John Landecker and segment co-hosts, WGN Radio's Ashley Bihun and Eli Berk, battle out which is better: cheese, oil or chocolate fondue!

Gold medals and gray areas: Olympic copyright with Rich Lenkov

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2026


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 use of copyrighted music in Olympic performances.

The John Landecker Group Chat 2/12/26: The one that went off the rails… Fast 

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2026


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!

Bill Snyder: Warmth is on the way!

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2026


WGN-TV weather producer Bill Snyder joins John Landecker to talk about the touch of warmer weather headed our way and what that means for an outlook towards spring, They also discuss the ice coverage on the lake and what that means for future warmth, and later give a weekend forecast!

The John Landecker Group Chat 1/28/26: The one about hot sauce and wired headphones

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2026


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!

The John Landecker Group Chat 12/31/25: Ringing in the New Year

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2026


The John Landecker group chat, where youngins Ashley Bihun and Eli Berk join John to talk about whatever comes to mind. Listen in, you never know where the conversation will head next!

The John Landecker Group Chat 11/25/25: The one about Thanksgiving

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2026


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!

The John Landecker Group Chat 10/21/25: The one about Buc-ees and speeding tickets

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2026


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!

The John Landecker Group Chat 9/18/25: The one about losing your wallet and suit blindness

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2026


The John Landecker group chat, where youngins Ashley Bihun and Jack Heinrich join John to talk about whatever comes to mind. Listen in, you never know where the conversation will head next!

The John Landecker Group Chat 8/21/25: The one about Bachelorette parties

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2026


The John Landecker group chat, where youngins Ashley Bihun and Jack Heinrich join John to talk about whatever comes to mind. Listen in, you never know where the conversation will head next!

The John Landecker Group Chat 7/22/25: The one about how well do we know women

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2026


The John Landecker group chat, where youngins Ashley Bihun and Jack Heinrich join John to talk about whatever comes to mind. Listen in, you never know where the conversation will head next!

The John Landecker Group Chat 7/09/25: The one about crying during The Notebook

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2026


The John Landecker group chat, where youngins Ashley Bihun and Jack Heinrich join John to talk about whatever comes to mind. Listen in, you never know where the conversation will head next!

The Rumore Report: Olympians with Chicago connections

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2026


Kori Rumore, a journalist at The Chicago Tribune, joins John Landecker on the program to talk about who has Chicago connections in the Olympics.

Sam Panayotovich: Super Bowl preview and fun props to bet

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2026


Sports betting analyst for FOX Sports, Sam Panayotovich, joins your host, John Landecker, to preview the Super Bowl and share some fun props you can bet on.

What to look for at the 2026 Chicago Auto Show

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2026


Tom Appel, Publisher of Consumer Guide Automotive and host of the Consumer Guide Car Stuff podcast, joins John Landecker to discuss the 2026 Chicago Auto Show. Listen in while Tom talks about the latest trends in the automotive world, what big brands like Tesla and Ford have up their sleeves in 2026 and more.

Bill Snyder: When will we get above freezing again?

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2026


WGN-TV weather producer Bill Snyder joins John Landecker to share some numbers and records we have seen with the cold temperatures to start the year. Then Bill talks about when we might see some warmer temps coming our way and shares the weekend forecast!

What to watch for in the Olympic games

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2026


WGN Radio News Director and host of Quest for Gold Ryan Burrow joins John Landecker on the show to talk all things Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games. Listen in while Ryan breaks down what viewers can expect while watching this year's Winter Games.

The John Landecker Group Chat 6/25/25: The one about dinner and mahjong

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2026


The John Landecker group chat, where youngins Ashley Bihun and Jack Heinrich join John to talk about whatever comes to mind. Listen in, you never know where the conversation will head next!

The John Landecker Food Fight: Sweet potato pie vs. rhubarb pie

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2026


Listen below as your host John Landecker and segment co-host, WGN Radio's Ashley Bihun, battle out which is better: Sweet potato pie or rhubarb pie.

Bill Snyder: Is there anywhere it isn't cold?

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2026


WGN-TV weather producer Bill Snyder joins John Landecker to talk about the prolonged cold period and how much longer we can expect it to last. He also discusses how the winter storm has impacted the whole country and shares a weekend forecast!

The John Landecker Food Fight: Grilled cheese and tomato soup vs. chili with cornbread

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2026


Listen below as your host John Landecker and segment co-host, WGN Radio's Ashley Bihun, battle out which is better: Grilled cheese and tomato soup vs. chili with cornbread.

Rod Pyle: A return to the moon on the horizon

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2026


Rod Pyle, editor-in-chief of Ad Astra Magazine, joins John Landecker on the program to discuss the progress on the Artemis missions in the attempt to make the first lunar landing in over 50 years, as well as much more!

Bill Snyder: Bears are gone, but the Iceman still cometh

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2026


WGN-TV weather producer Bill Snyder joins John Landecker to talk about the dangerously cold temperatures coming this weekend. They discuss necessary precautions to take to stay safe during the cold, cover the chance of snow over the weekend, and give a weekend forecast!

Wednesdays with Whit: Polar Plunging into the New Year!

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2026


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 all that’s coming up on the show’s next season, releasing in April. They reflect on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and his legacy with the re-release of Whitney’s […]

The John Landecker Food Fight: Hubba Bubba vs. Big League Chew

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2026


Listen below as your host John Landecker and segment co-host, WGN Radio's Ashley Bihun, battle out which gum is better: Hubba Bubba or Big League Chew?

Sam Panayotovich: Recapping another wild Bears win

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2026


Sports betting analyst for FOX Sports Sam Panayotovich joins your host John Landecker to recap yet another crazy Bears win. Then Sam previews this week’s matchup against the Rams and the return of Bear Weather.

John Landecker Food Fight – The great leftover pizza debate

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2026


Listen below as your host John Landecker and segment co-host, WGN Radio's Ashley Bihun, battle out which method of consuming leftover pizza is better: Eating it cold vs. reheating it.

Bill Snyder: Bear weather on the horizon?

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2026


WGN-TV weather producer Bill Snyder joins John Landecker to talk about the rare burst in mild weather in January and whether or not we could see an increase in snowfall before the end of the month. He also looks ahead to what the crowd at Soldier Field can expect for the first Bears home playoff […]

Paul's Picks: NFL Playoffs week one

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2026


Paul Pabst, WGN Radio Sports Correspondent and one of the Executive Producers for theDan Patrick Show, joins John Landecker to talk about the anticipated Soldier Field game where the Bears will face the Packers. Plus, it’s the first NFL playoff week in the John Landecker Pick ‘Em Pool!

Dr. Santina Wheat with the latest on the super flu

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2026


Dr. Santina Wheat, Program Director, McGaw Northwestern Family Medicine Residency Northwestern Medicine, Delnor Hospital, joins John Landecker to discuss the spreading of the “super” flu variant and what people can do to continue to stay safe.

The Rumore Report: Bears playoff history

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2026


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!

Dawn Jackson Blatner: Healthy New Year!

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2026


Author and registered dietician nutritionist Dawn Jackson Blatner joins John Landecker to discuss healthy habits to continue on with New Year’s resolutions and what to be looking out for in grocery stores when forming your next diet.

The John Landecker Food Fight – The great ketchup debate

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2026


Listen below as your host John Landecker and segment co-host, WGN Radio's Ashley Bihun, try to figure out if french fries are better with or without ketchup!

Paul's Picks: Week 18 NFL picks – It's Hail Mary time

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 2026


Paul Pabst, WGN Radio Sports Correspondent and one of the Executive Producers for theDan Patrick Show, joins John Landecker for Week 18 of the John Landecker Pick ‘Em Pool!

The year in review: 2025 in sports

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2025


Sports betting analyst for FOX Sports Sam Panayotovich joins your host John Landecker to recap all the wild twists and turns the sports world took us on in 2025!

The John Landecker Food Fight – Canada Dry vs Vernors

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2025


Listen below as your host John Landecker and segment co-host, WGN Radio's Ashley Bihun, try to figure out who is the king of ginger ale: Canada Dry or Vernors!

Paul's Picks: Week 17 NFL Picks – Could a Bears game possibly get any better?

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2025


Paul Pabst, WGN Radio Sports Correspondent and one of the Executive Producers for theDan Patrick Show, joins John Landecker for Week 17 of the John Landecker Pick ‘Em Pool!

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