Podcasts about john landecker

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 & meatballs. Check out Dan's podcast, Barguments! Listen below to hear the debate and who won!

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 forecast.

Tim Gray, director and producer, joins John Landecker on the show to talkabout his latest documentary titled “Miles, Morale and Memories: Bob Hope and WWII,”narrated by Gary Sinise. Listen in while Tim discusses how this documentary focuseson Bob Hope and his involvement in entertaining the troops, including actual correspondencewith the servicemen and women.

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

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 to Netflix.

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.

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

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 out Dan's podcast, Barguments! Listen below to hear the debate and who won!

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

Peter Greenberg, travel expert and host of Eye on Travel on WGN Radio, joins John Landecker to discuss air travel with Real IDs and explain that if you have a passport, you don’t need a Real ID. Then Peter talks about what CLEAR is and why it could be beneficial to have it if you […]

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 chiropractor and if chiropractors who work on humans also work on animals. For more information, visit animalchiropracticeducation.com.

Rochelle Paulet, Director of Marketing with SenseTech and Evolve Rodent Birth Control, joins John Landecker to discuss the success of rat birth control in some Chicago neighborhoods to combat the rat problem and how people in Chicago can purchase it for their homes and businesses.

Attorney Rich Lenkov, Capital Member, Downey & Lenkov, and co-host of “Legal Face-Off” on wgnradio.com, joins John Landecker to discuss Beyonce’s cease-and-desist from the Sphere in Las Vegas, President Trump’s tariffs on foreign films, and more.

Ron Romero, CEO and Founder, and Jim Murphy, Board Member with the Illinois Rock and Roll Museum, join John Landecker to discuss the Combined 2024-2025 Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony for the Illinois Rock & Roll Museum happening September 14th. For tickets and more information visit roadtorock.org/.

Orly K.G., Chicago-based comic and Bad Momz of Comedy founder, joins John Landecker to talk about how her comedy career got started and her upcoming shows! For more information, visit badmomzofcomedy.com/.

Food Fight is back, and this week we tackle another excellent food debate. Listen below as your host John Landecker takes the side of ice cream. Segment co-host Dan Levy takes frozen yogurt. Check out Dan's podcast, Barguments! Listen below to hear the debate and who won!

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 May being National Pet Month and National Pet Anxiety Week.

WGN-TV Weather Producer Bill Snyder joins John Landecker to discuss where we stand 2/3 of the way through climatological spring and preview what May could look like. Then Bill previews this weekend’s weather.

Tom Appel, Publisher of Consumer Guide Automotive and host of the Consumer Guide Car Stuff podcast, joins John Landecker to discuss the Lexus SC, how tariffs will affect the car industry, gas guzzlers from 1994, and more!

Herb Weisbaum, The ConsumerMan and Contributing Editor at Checkbook.org, joins John Landecker to share free perks that you may not know you have. Check out the free perks at checkbook.org/chicago-area/free-perks/

Blockbuster Blake Stubbs joins John Landecker to review the movies “Sinners” and “The Accountant 2”. Then, Blake gives a preview for this weekend.

David Rabinovitch, Author of Jukebox Empire: The Mob and the Dark Side of the American Dream, joins John Landecker to discuss his inspiration for the book and its WGN Radio and Chicago ties.

Chris Henderson, CISO at Huntress, joins John Landecker to talk about Real IDs and how to be on the lookout for scams.

Eric Bauza, a Canadian-American voice actor, joins John Landecker to discuss voicing Bugs Bunny in honor of National Bugs Bunny Day on April 30. He talks about the Looney Tunes characters he voices and his other voice work.

Morgan Siebert, owner of the Super Museum in Metropolis, IL, joins John Landecker to discuss the world-famous Super Museum and what fans can come and see. For more information, visit supermuseum.com.

Food Fight is back, and this week we tackle another excellent food debate. Listen below as your host John Landecker takes the side of Pop-Tarts. Segment co-host Dan Levy takes Toaster Strudels. Check out Dan's podcast, Barguments! Listen below to hear the debate and who won!

Catherine Williamson, Managing Director of Entertainment at Julien’s Auctions,joins John Landecker on the show to share how fans and collectors of TV memorabiliahave an opportunity to own a piece of television history. Listen in while Catherine sharesdetails surrounding the Julien Auction “Channel Surfing” chronicles, which will take placeMay 7th-May 8th, and what collectors can expect […]

Todd Muench joins John Landecker in the studio to talk about the Antenna TV Nostalgia Stories Podcast. This time, Todd breaks down some of the May segments and some of the exciting interviews they have coming up in the month, including Peter Asher, Richard Masur, Todd Rundgren, and David Steery.

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 extra cloudy April that we have had which comes to us after an extra sunny March.

Author, businessman, restaurateur, real estate developer and soon-to-be, hopefully, record holder for the oldest author to publish the most books in one year joins WGN Radio’s John Landecker to highlight the journey and explain his process. For more information, you can visit davidselley.net!

Volo Museum Marketing Director Jim Wojdyla joins WGN Radio’s John Landecker to discuss their amazing collection of classic cars, and highlights what makes them one of the world’s largest classic collector car dealerships. Additionally, they discuss the museum’s Jurassic Gardens and other attractions.

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 created the book and captured photos of the building process.

Whitney Reynolds, host of The Whitney Reynolds Show, is back for anotheredition of Wednesdays with Whit! Whitney joins your host John Landecker on theprogram to discuss what's in store for season nine, the Ronald McDonald House Galahappening on Saturday, and more.

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 givelistener's an inside look into their book “'70s Chicagoland Rock Concerts.”

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 more!

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 Andy Masur for a special draft show.

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 Westmont to meet Brian and Jon Hansen this Friday, April 25 from 4 to 6 pm! Click here for more information.

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. Shawn also talks about their summer promotion that will offer students a free slice a pizza if they present a […]

Michelle Nichols, Director of Public Observing, The 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.

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 Dan's podcast, Barguments! Listen below to hear the debate and who won!

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.

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 about Chicago's annual film festival, which celebrates filmmakers 22 and younger and will be held from April 25th to 27th at FACETS Film Forum.

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!

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 sandwiches. Check out Dan's podcast, Barguments! Listen below to hear the debate and who won!

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 FinanceBuzz story! For more information and how to apply visit financebuzz.com/peeps-side-hustle

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 previews this weekend’s weather.

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 popularmusic that had a hidden history.

Rod Pyle, editor-in-chief of Ad Astra Magazine, joins John Landecker on the program to discuss Independence Day vs. The Day the Earth Stood Still.

WGN-TV Weather Producer Bill Snyder joins John Landecker to discuss the severe storms we have seen recently and why they are popping up. Later, Bill shares the forecast for Cubs’ Opening Day tomorrow and the weekend!

Susan Polgar, the World's Greatest Female Chess Player, joins John Landecker to share her path to becoming the world's greatest female chess player and discuss her new book, Rebel Queen.