Podcasts about landecker

Rick Kogan, Chicago Tribune Columnist and host of After Hours with Rick Kogan, 5p-7p Sundays on WGN Radio, joins John Landecker to talk about the life of Tom Lehrer.

Dr. Ian Grant, a behavioral neurologist at Northwestern Medicine, joins John Landecker to talk about whether diabetes drugs like Ozempic can lower the risk of developing dementia or Alzheimer’s disease and why more studies will tell us 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 Cherry Slurpee. Segment co-host Dan Levy takes a Frozen Coke. Check out Dan's podcast, Barguments! Listen below to hear the debate and who won!

Rod Pyle, editor-in-chief of Ad Astra Magazine, joins John Landecker on the program to discuss Star Wars vs Star Trek.

WGN-TV weather producer Bill Snyder joins John Landecker to talk about the poor air quality we have today and when the air might get better. To wrap up, Bill shares a weekend weather forecast for Lollapalooza.

Jack Guldenbecker, Community Development Officer, Village of Minooka, joins John Landecker to discuss Minooka’s great dining options for a night out and their strong community.

Kori Rumore, a journalist at The Chicago Tribune, joins John Landecker on the program to talk about what people used to do in Chicago during summer back in the day. Then Kori shares other stories from the archives!

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

Herb Weisbaum, The ConsumerMan and Contributing Editor at Checkbook.org, joins John Landecker to share what you need know to about electric vehicle (EV) tax credits before they go away on September 30th. The Herb shares other tips you need to know.

Janelle Iaccino, A.K.A. The Bug Lady, Rose Pest Solutions' Marketing Director, joins John Landecker to discuss the recent rise of firefiles in big cities.

Iridian Fierro, our wrestling insider and co-host of WrestFriends Podcast, joins John Landecker to discuss the life and legacy of Hulk Hogan, who passed away today at the age of 71.

WGN-TV weather producer Bill Snyder joins John Landecker to talk about the storms we saw Thursday and if there are any more on the way. Then Bill talks about the humidity and explains what corn sweat is and how it affects humidity.

Erin Molek, Development Manager of Ogden Avenue Supportive Housing, and Sandburg High School students Jack Canellis, Matthew Miller, and Braydon Guffad join John Landecker to talk about their idea to run from Wrigley Field to Rate Field this Saturday to raise funds for a nonprofit BEDS Plus, which is fighting homelessness in our communities. For […]

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 new video boards in her studio for the upcoming season and discuss what is coming to the Whitney Reynolds Show this October!

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 keep your dog cool and safe during this heat wave.

Steve Dale joins John Landecker to discuss recent plays he has seen and highly recommends around Chicago!

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

Bob Bertog, president of Bertog Landscape Co. in Wheeling and a certified landscape professional with the National Association of Landscape Professionals, joins John Landecker to talk about how to prepare your lawn for the heat that is coming and maintenance for it. Then Bob answers listener questions.

Attorney Rich Lenkov, Capital Member, Downey & Lenkov, and co-host of “Legal Face-Off” on wgnradio.com, joins John Landecker to discuss whether or not there are any legal implications from the Coldplay kiss cam incident.

Attorney Rich Lenkov, Capital Member, Downey & Lenkov, and co-host of “Legal Face-Off” on wgnradio.com, joins John Landecker to discuss Superman being in the legal news and shares other legal news.

Chief TV Critic for the Hollywood Reporter Daniel Fienberg joins John Landecker to break down the Emmy Award nominees that were announced today.

Food Fight is back, and this week we tackle another excellent food debate. Listen below as your host John Landecker takes a S’more. Segment co-host Dan Levy takes the Rice Krispies Treats. Check out Dan's podcast, Barguments! Listen below to hear the debate and who won!

Bob Sirott joins John Landecker to take a walk down memory lane and share radio stories from the 1970s. Bob and John team up for a special hour of 1970s nostalgia, sharing their favorite stories from back in the day, and answering listener questions!

WGN-TV weather producer Bill Snyder joins John Landecker to discuss the storms coming into Chicagoland tonight and this weekend. Then Bill talks about the continued heat we have seen and more.

Dr. Baljash Cheema, medical director for the Northwestern Medicine Human Longevity Clinic, joins John Landecker to explain the new Longevity Clinic and how aging can potentially be slowed down. Dr. Cheema details the steps patients can take to receive the full experience.

Tom Appel, Publisher of Consumer Guide Automotive and host of the Consumer Guide Car Stuff podcast, joins John Landecker to discuss AI in the auto industry and how AI will save consumers a trip to the dealership.

Kori Rumore, a journalist at The Chicago Tribune, joins John Landecker to talk about Abraham Lincoln’s angry letter directed at the Chicago Tribune and why he was so upset. Kori also chats with John about the first Dairy Queen founded in Joliet and how the famous ice cream restaurant got its name.

Paul Lisnek, WGN-TV political reporter, joins John Landecker to break down the newly passed ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’. Paul explains the provisions of the bill that will expire in three years and comments on the impact it will have on Medicaid and many other things.

Food Fight is back, and this week we tackle another excellent food debate. Listen below as your host John Landecker takes a plate featuring a hamburger, mac and cheese, and watermelon. Segment co-host Dan Levy takes the hot dog, potato salad, and cantaloupe plate. Check out Dan's podcast, Barguments! Listen below to hear the debate and who won!

Herb Weisbaum, The ConsumerMan and Contributing Editor at Checkbook.org, joins John Landecker to share tips on how to find a good hotel room at the right price. Herb also discusses Kroger’s method of simplifying digital coupons for customers. You can listen to Herb’s podcast at Consumerpedia.org.

Janelle Iaccino, A.K.A. The Bug Lady, Rose Pest Solutions' Marketing Director, joins John Landecker to discuss Chicago being named the worst city in America for bed bugs and explain what bed bugs are.

WGN-TV Weather Producer Bill Snyder joins John Landecker to discuss the heat we have seen since the start of astronomical summer. Then, Bill shares the 4th of July weekend forecast!

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 July segments and some of the exciting interviews they have coming up in the month: Willie Tyler & Lester, DJ Jazzy Jeff, Kathy Garver, and Big Daddy Kane.

Rod Pyle, editor-in-chief of Ad Astra Magazine, joins John Landecker on the program to discuss Wall-E vs. Interstellar.

Kamelya Alexan, Chicago filmmaker and director of I’m Only Blind, alongside Tim Paul, a champion marathon runner who excelled despite being totally blind, join John Landecker to talk about the film and Tim’s journey to becoming a marathon runner. I’m Only Blind premieres at CineCity Studios Chicago on July 12th.

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 share tips on how to keep your pets happy and safe during 4th of July weekend. Then Steve shares other pet news!

Dave Barry, New York Times best-selling author, joins John Landecker to talk about his career and his newest book, “Class Clown: The Memoirs of a Professional Wiseass: How I Went 77 Years Without Growing Up.”

Jen Jolly, tech reporter and founder of Techish.com, joins John Landecker to talk about tips to keep your information safe online and the importance of locking your online data. Then Jen shares other tech news!

Food Fight is back, and this week we tackle another excellent food debate. Listen below as your host John Landecker takes the side of coleslaw. Segment co-host Dan Levy takes potato salad. 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 heat we have seen the past few weeks and tell us if we have broken any records. Then Bill shares the weekend forecast!

Richard Bolton, author and owner of The Bunker, an Army and Navy Surplus Store, joins John Landecker to talk about his life story from the military to police officer to author to store owner and everything in between. For more information on The Bunker, visit their Facebook page here.

Siv Harstad, a Summiter, joins John Landecker to talk about how she overcame her fear of heights to climb Mount Everest and how overcoming that fear has changed her life. For more visit Siv’s website, sivharstad.com/.

Claire Jeffreys, filmmaker and Garland Jeffreys’ wife, joins John Landecker to talk about her film, Garland Jeffreys: The King In Between, a documentary about the life of singer Garland Jeffreys. Claire also talks about Garland’s connection to Chicago and the screening of the film this Saturday at the Old Town School of Folk Music. For more […]

Nora Guthrie, the youngest child of Woody and Marjorie Guthrie and President ofWoody Guthrie Publications, joins John Landecker on the anniversary release date ofWilco's album Mermaid Avenue.

Food Fight is back, and this week we tackle another excellent food debate. Listen below as your host John Landecker takes the side of Reubens. Segment co-host Dan Levy takes Gyros. Check out Dan's podcast, Barguments! Listen below to hear the debate and who won! Next week we will debate Potato Salad vs Coleslaw.

WGN-TV Weather Producer Bill Snyder joins John Landecker to discuss how much rainfall we got yesterday and explain what constitutes a heat wave.

Kori Rumore, a journalist at The Chicago Tribune, joins John Landecker on the program to talk about George Clooney and his acting connection to Chicago, whether there are more Catholic White Sox fans than Cubs fans, and more!

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 new ways to watch her show, her interview with the cast of the new Marvel show Iron Heart, and more!

Julie Golden, television producer, writer, podcaster, and standup comic, joins John Landecker on the show to promote her comedy matchmaking show for divorced singles, The Big “D”, coming to Zanies in Rosemont on July 3rd. For more information, visit thebigddatingshow.com

Michelle Keller, Senior Director of Farm 2 Veteran, joins John Landecker to talk about what Farm 2 Veteran is and what they do to help veterans. Then Michelle talks about the first ever “Farm Fresh Hope” gala happening September 20th at the Field Museum, which will have David Spade headlining. For more information, visit farm2veteran.com/