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Helping your pets through the craziness of Halloween

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2025


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 calm your pets down while the doorbell is ringing during Halloween. Then Steve talks about cat declawing.

From coast to ghost: Author Brenda Prater Sellers

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2025


Brenda Prater Sellers, author of You Slept Where? Calamities of a Clumsy Businesswoman, joins John Landecker to discuss her book and takes a look inside America’s most haunted places. For more information, visit Brenda Prater Sellers.

Bill Snyder: It definitely feels like fall now

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2025


WGN-TV weather producer Bill Snyder joins John Landecker to talk about the lowest high temperature Chicago has seen since April and a fall foliage update. Bill also talks about frost advisories in the area and gives a weekend (and Halloween) forecast!

Paul's Picks: Week 8 NFL picks – A shakeup in the standings

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2025


Paul Pabst, WGN Radio Sports Correspondent and one of the Executive Producers for theDan Patrick Show, joins John Landecker for Week 8 of the John Landecker Pick ‘Em Pool!

Wednesdays with Whit: Galas galore

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2025


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 latest on Season 10 of The Whitney Reynolds Show and some updates on what’s to come in Season 11. Whit talks everything Chicago Fashion Week, March […]

The John Landecker Food Fight – Lou's homemade minestrone vs. Mrs. Landecker's homemade

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2025


Food Fight is back, and this week we tackle another excellent food debate. Listen below as your host John Landecker takes Mrs. Landecker's homemade soup. Segment co-host Lou Manfredini, a.k.a. Mr. Fix-It, and host of HouseSmarts Radio takes Lou's homemade minestrone.

Paul's Picks: Week 7 NFL picks – Who watches the London games anyway?

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2025


Paul Pabst, WGN Radio Sports Correspondent and one of the Executive Producers for theDan Patrick Show, joins John Landecker for Week 7 of the John Landecker Pick ‘Em Pool!

From Rails to Trails producer Dan Protess

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2025


John Landecker talks with Dan Protess, the director/producer of From Rails to Trails, a documentary about the origins of America's trails movement, narrated by Edward Norton. The documentary can be found now on PBS.

Bill Snyder: Warm waters, windy city

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2025


WGN-TV weather producer Bill Snyder joins John Landecker to talk about the Great Lakes’ temperatures running high for this time of the year. Bill also talks about the latest drought data and gives a weekend forecast!

Remembering John Lodge of the Moody Blues

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2025


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 Antenna TV’s Nostalgia Stories podcast

Attorney Rich Lenkov on Mark Sanchez stabbing and Amazon Prime

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2025


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.

Bill Snyder: Fall weather finally arrives

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2025


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!

Paul's Picks: Week 6 NFL picks – What's Skattebo gonna do?

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2025


Paul Pabst, WGN Radio Sports Correspondent and one of the Executive Producers for theDan Patrick Show, joins John Landecker for Week 6 of the John Landecker Pick ‘Em Pool!

Paul Lisnek with ICE updates

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2025


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.

Doody calls in Chicago: Wicker Park's ‘Dog Poop Guy'

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2025


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.

The John Landecker Food Fight – Hard-boiled eggs vs. deviled eggs

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2025


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.

Lunar lunacy: Sci-Fi on the Moon

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2025


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).

Bill Snyder: What's hotter – the Cubs or the temperature?

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2025


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!

All aboard the Espresso Express: Metra installs Cafe Cars

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2025


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 […]

More than a latte: The benefits of pumpkin

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2025


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.

Paul's Picks: Week 5 NFL picks – Bears on bye, let's talk movies

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2025


Paul Pabst, WGN Radio Sports Correspondent and one of the Executive Producers for theDan Patrick Show, joins John Landecker for Week 5 of the John Landecker Pick ‘Em Pool!

The John Landecker Food Fight – Garrett CaramelCrisp Popcorn vs. Cracker Jacks®

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2025


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.

Lindenhurst offers great community and location in northern suburbs

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2025


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” […]

Bill Snyder: Calendar says fall, but warm weather still here

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2025


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!

Paul's Picks: Week 4 NFL picks – Do the Bears win back-to-back games?

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2025


Paul Pabst, WGN Radio Sports Correspondent and one of the Executive Producers for theDan Patrick Show, joins John Landecker to share week 4 picks for the NFL slate!

The Rumore Report: What was in the news on this date in history

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2025


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!

Herb Weisbaum latest news in air travel

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2025


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.

The John Landecker Food Fight – Wings vs. sliders

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2025


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.

Steve Dale on his podcast with Mayor Brandon Johnson

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2025


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.

Bill Snyder: Sunny start to September

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2025


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!

Fast Asleep: The Great Chicago Bed Race

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2025


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 […]

Paul's Picks: Week 3 NFL picks, third time's a charm for the Bears?

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2025


Paul Pabst, WGN Radio Sports Correspondent and one of the Executive Producers for theDan Patrick Show, joins John Landecker to share week 3 picks for the NFL slate!

Wednesdays with Whit: Festivities, face bars and fireworks

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2025


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 […]

Bill Snyder: September shifts and sneezy season

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2025


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.

Paul's Picks: Week 2 NFL picks, will the Bears bounce back?

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2025


Paul Pabst, WGN Radio Sports Correspondent and one of the Executive Producers for theDan Patrick Show, joins John Landecker to share week 2 picks for the NFL slate!

Dawn Jackson Blatner: How to tailgate the healthy way

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2025


Author and registered dietician nutritionist Dawn Jackson Blatner joins John Landecker to share healthy foods to have at your football watch parties this fall!

Attorney Rich Lenkov on Bill Belichick trademark requests getting denied

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2025


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 Phillies fan home run ball drama and Bill Belichick trademark applicants denied.

Emmy award predictions with Reporter Chief TV Critic Daniel Fienberg

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2025


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!

The John Landecker Food Fight – Surf vs. turf

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2025


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!

Paul Pabst explains why he is optimistic about the Bears

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2025


Paul Pabst, WGN Radio Sports Correspondent and one of the Executive Producers for theDan 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!

Bill Snyder: Wrapping up our meteorological summer

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2025


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.

As ‘summer' comes to a cool close, are 80s going to return?

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2025


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, […]

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