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The John Landecker Food Fight: Artichokes vs. avocado

John Landecker ·

2024/09/24

Food Fight is back, and this week, we tackle another excellent food debate. Listen below as your host, John Landecker, takes the side of artichokes. Segment cohost Dan Levy takes the avocado. Check out Dan’s podcast, Barguments! Listen below to hear the debate and who won!

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Rod Pyle with new Polaris Dawn news

John Landecker ·

2024/09/20

Rod Pyle, Editor in Chief of Ad Astra Magazine, joins John Landecker on the program to tell us about the news on Polaris Dawn update, new space suits that work better than ones designed by NASA, and more! Check out Rod’s podcast This Week in Space for more space news and great interviews!

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Bill Snyder’s Weekend Weather Update September 19-22

John Landecker ·

2024/09/20

WGN TV Weather Producer Bill Snyder joins John Landecker on the show to talk about the end of this little heat wave, his analysis of the current dry spell we are going through, and as always the weekend weather analysis. Will we get some rain? Listen below and find out!

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Marnie Shure on Shaq’s gummies, McDonald’s...

John Landecker ·

2024/09/19

Marnie Shure from Food and Wine joins host John Landecker on the program to discuss Shaq’s latest business venture, Shaq’s Shaq-A-Licious XL Gummies, partnered with Hershey’s. Later on, hear about AI Taco Bell drive thru’s, and McDonald’s memorabilia.

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David Hochberg breaks down the sale of Michael...

John Landecker ·

2024/09/19

John Landecker is joined by David Hochberg and the host of Home Sweet Home Chicago to help us understand the process of buying the home of the legendary Michael Jordan, Listen below to hear David talk about the mortgage process, qualifying, and everything else.

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Vito’s Vault: Roaring 20s’ speakeasy comes to Chicago

John Landecker ·

2024/09/19

Mark Virkler, Owner and Director of Vito’s Vault a new speakeasy in Chicago that offers a variety of entertainment and food options. Listen below to hear Mark talk about the process of getting Vito’s Vault open, when the shows are, and more! Vito’s Vault is located at 5901 W Lawrence AveChicago, IL 60630. Visit vitosvault.com […]

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Steve Dale: Elephants have names for one another

John Landecker ·

2024/09/18

Steve Dale, WGN Radio host and advocate for our four-legged friends, joins John Landecker on the show to break down the top 15 cats that people own. Later on, hear about how elephants have names for each other and the unique way they communicate.

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The Onion is back in print

John Landecker ·

2024/09/18

John Landecker is joined by the hilarious Leila Brillson, the CMO and Social Leader for the satirical online newspaper The Onion, to talk about the latest and most exciting news. The Onion is going to be in print again! If you want to learn more, listen below, and if you wish to subscribe visit membership.theonion.com

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The John Landecker Food Fight: Ice cream cookies and...

John Landecker ·

2024/09/17

Food Fight is back, and this week, we tackle another excellent food debate. Listen below as your host, John Landecker, takes the side of the cookies and cream. Segment cohost Dan Levy takes the cookie dough. Check out Dan’s podcast, Barguments! Listen below to hear the debate and who won!

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Guinness Book of World Records 2025

John Landecker ·

2024/09/13

Craig Glenday, Editor in Chief of the Guinness Book of World Records, joins John Landecker on the program to discuss the history of the Guinness Book of World Records from a pamphlet to the book it is today with records of all variety. Grab a copy of the book available now in stores and online.

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Malort: The Redemption of a Revered and Reviled Spirit

John Landecker ·

2024/09/13

John Landecker is joined by local author Josh Noel to promote his latest book, Malort: The Redemption of a Revered and Reviled Spirit, and to break down what exactly is Malort, the social opinions of Malort, the history of the spirit, which originates from Sweden and survived prohibition.

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Bill Snyder’s Weekend Weather: September 12-15

John Landecker ·

2024/09/13

WGN-TV Weather Producer Bill Snyder joins John Landecker on the show to update us on Hurricane Francine, weather across the country, and Chicago’s weather patterns, which look like we are staying in the warmer range after four straight days in the 80s.

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The Bacon Brothers: Kevin Bacon and Michael Bacon on...

John Landecker ·

2024/09/12

WGN Radio’s John Landecker welcomes The Bacon Brothers, the musical duo featuring actor/musician Kevin Bacon and Emmy-winning composer Michael Bacon, to talk about their tour and their latest album, The Ballad of the Brothers. Listen in while the brothers discuss the depths of their music, what inspires the band’s music exploration, how growing up in […]

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The John Landecker Food Fight: BLT vs. PB&J

John Landecker ·

2024/09/10

Food Fight is back, and this week, we tackle another excellent food debate. Listen below as your host, John Landecker, takes the side of the PB&J. Segment cohost Dan Levy takes the BLT. Check out Dan’s podcast, Barguments! Listen below to hear the debate and who won!

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The Rumore Report: 100 years of Soldier Field

John Landecker ·

2024/09/10

John Landecker is joined by Tribune reporter Kori Rumore to highlight the history of Soldier Field and the numerous noteworthy events that have taken place at the stadium over its 100 year tenure in the city of Chicago.

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First ever Block Club Block Party and Extremely...

John Landecker ·

2024/09/06

Jon Hansen, host of Your Money Matters and Let’s Get Legal, as well as a producer and host at Block Club Chicago, joins John Landecker on the program to tell us all about the first-ever Block Club Block Party as well as give us some new Block Club Chicago stories in a segment we are […]

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CarShield settles FTC lawsuit and gas credit card news

John Landecker ·

2024/09/06

Your host, the legendary John Landecker, is joined by Herb Weisbaum, The ConsumerMan, an Emmy-award-winning broadcaster and one of America’s top consumer experts. He’s been protecting us for more than 40 years, having covered the consumer beat for CBS News, NBC News, and The TODAY Show, among others. He is currently a Contributing Editor at Checkbook.org, a nonprofit organization […]

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Bill Snyder: Surprise surge of heat followed by a...

John Landecker ·

2024/09/06

WGN-TV weather producer and meteorological master Bill Snyder joins John Landecker on the show to discuss the little surge of heat we had today followed by a coming cold front and a beach hazard statement that will be in effect this weekend. Bill also gives us a preview of the weather for the first Bears […]

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Three Dog Night plays Genesee Theatre Sept 12th

John Landecker ·

2024/09/05

Danny Hutton, founding member of Three Dog Night, joins John Landecker on the program to talk about the upcoming show, founding the band, some interesting stories, and the illustrious career of Danny Hutton. Be sure to get your tickets to the show next week. You will not want to miss it.

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Whitney Reynolds Show starts its new season October 21st

John Landecker ·

2024/09/05

Whitney Reynolds, host of the nationally syndicated show The Whitney Reynolds Show on PBS, joins John Landecker to delve into how she got started, how she came to own her work, and what she is doing next. Listen below to hear all about how she got her start and what to expect from her new […]

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