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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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All I Wanna Do Is Play The Hits: ‘Shotgun Tom’...

John Landecker ·

2024/09/04

John Landecker is joined by a long-time friend from West Coast radio fame, “Shotgun Tom” Kelly. Listen below as John and Tom go over Tom’s new book and his illustrious career in radio, including a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and being friends with Stevie Wonder, just to name a few.

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The John Landecker Food Fight: Arnold Palmer vs....

John Landecker ·

2024/09/04

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 Arnold Palmer. Segment cohost Dan Levy is out so Producer Breandan takes the side of the Shirley Temple. Check out Dan’s podcast, Barguments! Listen below to hear the debate and who won!

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Emmy predictions from Hollywood Reporter Chief TV...

John Landecker ·

2024/09/04

Chief TV Critic for the Hollywood Reporter Daniel Fienberg joins John Landecker to discuss the nominees for the upcoming Emmy Awards, which air Sunday, September 15. Listen below as John and Daniel break down the different nominees for this year’s categories and hear who Dan thinks might take home some awards.

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Bill Snyder breaks down the last week of weather

John Landecker ·

2024/08/30

WGN-TV Weather Producer Bill Snyder joins John Landecker on the show to discuss the recent heat wave over the last few days and why it was so bad. According to him, the worst of the heat is over for now and we are looking forward to a lovely Labor Day.

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Your Hometown Lake Villa: Reflections Restaurant

John Landecker ·

2024/08/30

Jack Krupka of Reflections in Lake Villa joins John Landecker on the show to discuss how they have thrived in Lake Villa and how they bring you home when you step into their restaurant. Go visit Reflections at 38564 N Edgewood St, Lake Villa, IL 60046, and enjoy feeling at home with Jack and Anna.

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Chicago Bears Wheelchair Football team wins big

John Landecker ·

2024/08/28

Jason Sfire, the GLASA Board President/GLASA Chicago Bears’ football coach and co-captain Dave Michael, join your host John Landecker on the program to shed some light on the Great Lakes Adaptive Sports Association event that took place over August 24-25th. Listen below as Jason and Dave give us a look into this program, what it […]

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John Landecker Food Fight: Banana cream pie vs....

John Landecker ·

2024/08/27

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

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Boeing Starliner updates and SpaceX Polaris Dawn...

John Landecker ·

2024/08/27

Rod Pyle, editor-in-chief at Ad Astra Magazine, joins John Landecker on the show to brief us on the updates on the Boeing Starliner’s stranded astronauts and some more upbeat news from SpaceX. Their Polaris Dawn is set to launch on Tuesday or Wednesday, depending on the launch window.

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Antenna TV Nostalgia Stories September

John Landecker ·

2024/08/27

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 September segments and some of the exciting interviews they have coming up in the month which include Lawrence Hilton Jacobs, Bobby Moynihan, Dan Butler, Melissa Gilbert, Fee Waybill, and Sinbad.

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