John Landecker

Mr. Cat, Dave Eanet, joins John Landecker to break down the opening week's slate and make their official game picks. After a Week 1 tie, listen in to see if they can separate the standings in Week 2.

WGN Radio’s John Landecker is joined by stand-up comedian, actor, and author Ron “Tater Salad” White — best known as a member of the Blue Collar Comedy Tour — to discuss his upcoming appearance at the 312 Comedy Festival, running in Chicago November 5th through the 15th. Listen in as Ron shares the hilarious origin […]

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:

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.

Chief TV Critic for The Hollywood Reporter Daniel Fienberg joins John Landecker to discuss the winners of the 2026 Emmy Awards. Listen below as John and Daniel break down everything you need to know about the best on the small screen.

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!

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 the day! Today, Jack reports on:

Listen below as your host, John Landecker, and segment co-host, Operations Manager Ashley Bihun, debate betweem pickled herring in cream sauce (John) or original pickled herring in wine or vinegar brine (Ashley).

John Landecker is joined by Steve Dale, WGN Radio's pet expert, to discuss the latest in pet news, including why you should stop scruffing your cats, his new podcast, “Give Them Ten“, and more! For more from Steve Dale, check out Steve Dale's Pet World, Steve Dale's Other World, or the Booth 46 Podcast.

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 preservationists trying to save the Rainbow Motel’s iconic sign, Chicago’s bubble lady, and more!

Jack Heinrich, sports producer, reporter, anchor, and producer of the John Landecker show, joins Jon Hansen, in for John Landecker, to dive into what's on Jack's sports-filled brain for the day! Today, Jack reports on:

Jen Jolly, tech reporter and founder of Techish.com, joins Jon Hansen, in for John Landecker, to talk about her attending the Apple Event in person and what you should know about the new products, including the new iPhone Duo!

WGN-TV weather producer Bill Snyder joins Jon Hansen, in for John Landecker for this week’s weather report. Bill and Jon start by sharing memories from 9/11 with the 25th anniversary tomorrow. Then Bill shares about the dry spell we are in and gives the weekend forecast!

Nancy Novograd, owner of All Tame Animals, joins Jon Hansen, in for John Landecker, to discuss casting live snakes for the Metropolitan Opera's 1950s Coney Island–themed production of Mozart's Così fan tutte. Nancy shares about a yellow-peach sun-glow boa constrictor named Princess, with a brown boa named Nala serving as the understudy, as the two […]

Rick Kogan, Chicago Tribune columnist and host of the After Hours Podcast on the WGN Radio Podcast page, joins Jon Hansen, in for John Landecker, to talk about the life of Roger Simon who passed away at the age of 78. Then they discuss Rick’s latest column about Mr. T’s reaction to a new documentary detailing his […]

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:

Tom Appel, Publisher of Consumer Guide Automotive and host of the Consumer Guide Car Stuff podcast, joins John Landecker to discuss the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration being behind on deadlines, cars that are going away, and more!

Ryan Christie, The Berghoff Head Manager, joins John Lanecker to talk about how The Berghoff—a 128-year-old, family-owned Chicago restaurant- is celebrating National Wiener Schnitzel Day and its newly launched Oktoberfest with authentic German fare, house-brewed craft beers, and decades of rich historic tradition.

Jamie Burghardt, Director of Horticulture at Cantigny Park, joins John Landecker to talk about September 10th at 6pm, the final opportunity for visitors to take a 90-minute guided stroll through Cantigny Park for the America 250 Garden Walk, an interactive tour celebrating American history through floral art inspired by the 1893 Chicago World’s Fair. Then […]

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!

Chicago Tribune columnist Michael Peregrine joins John Landecker for a nostalgic conversation! John and Michael talk about Chicago’s vibrant mid-1960s to mid-1970s AM radio scene, highlighting iconic one-hit wonders, musicians who abruptly changed careers, studio session players, and more!

Andy Masur, WGN Radio Sports Director and Host of the Hamp & OB show, joins John Landecker to preview the Bears season with kickoff just over a week away. Hamp & OB with Andy Masur returns for a season preview special this Sunday, September 6th, from 3-5pm.

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:

WGN-TV weather producer Bill Snyder joins John Landecker to discuss the hot start to September and share some numbers on the heat we’ve seen this summer. Bill then talks about hurricanes active in the Pacific and whether there is any concern for the lower 48 states.

Dr. Kimbra Bell, medical director of the Bronzeville Outpatient Center, joins John Landecker to talk about West Nile Virus and what we should know about it and how to protect ourselves from it.

Thom Hawley, Marketing & Media Relations for Lake Michigan Carferry, joins John Landecker to talk about the SS Badger, a historic 1953 steam-powered ferry and share about their unique overnight sailings that wrap up on Labor Day. For more information visit ssbadger.com.

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:

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 her packed fall schedule, upcoming Chicago charity events, and the national premiere of her television show’s new season.

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:

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!

Yasser Seirawan, four time US chess champion, joins John Landecker to discuss Bobby Fischer’s iconic 1972 World Chess Championship victory over Boris Spassky which shattered decades of Soviet chess dominance and inspired a generation of new American players.

Neal E. Fischer, award-winning filmmaker, author, podcaster and WGN producer, joins John Landecker to introduce Fisching for Entertainment, a new weekly look at movies, television, music and pop culture. This week's Big Catch is “Days of Thunder 2,” with Tom Cruise returning to the track and Anne Hathaway joining the cast. In “Something Old, Something […]

Peter Asher joins John Landecker to discuss his upcoming Sept. 17 appearance at the Genesee Theatre in Waukegan, part of The Musical Memoir of the '60s and Beyond tour. The Peter and Gordon co-founder, acclaimed producer and SiriusXM host reflects on his remarkable career from recording hits with Gordon Waller, working with Paul McCartney, to […]

Kathie Wood, CEO of Carry The Load, joins John Landecker to discuss Carry The Load's 9/11 Day of Service and Remembrance. The nationwide volunteer effort marks the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks where thousands of volunteers will participate in cemetery cleanup and beautification events at more than 140 national cemeteries, honoring military, first […]

Listen below as your host, John Landecker, and segment co-host, Operations Manager Ashley Bihun, battle over which breath mints are better: Altoids or Tic Tac®

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.

Sarah Cox, Elmhurst History Museum Curator of Exhibits, joins John Landecker to talk about their new exhibit, Bear Down: Football in the Windy City, which opens on August 28th and runs through Janaury 24th, 2027 to celebrate 140 years of football in Chicagoland. Sarah explains what people can expect from the exhibit and special events […]

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:

WGN-TV weather producer Bill Snyder joins John Landecker to discuss the partial lunar eclipse tonight. Bill then talks about the warm weather coming our way and gives a weekend weather forecast.

Katrina Frank, Program Manager for the Bensenville Railroad Museum, joins John Landecker to talk about the Bensenville Railroad Museum and to share the history they celebrate. For more information visit bvilleparks.org/parks-facilities/bensenville-railroad-museum/.

Eli Berk, sports producer and anchor, joins Jon Hansen, in for John Landecker, to dive into what's on Eli's sports-filled brain for that day! Today, Eli reports on:

Jim Ryan, music journalist from Forbes, joins John Landecker to remember the late, great Dolly Parton and her contributions not only to the music industry but also to charity. They cover her wide-ranging musical talents, the countless artists she inspired, and her lasting legacy promoting literacy.