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YippieFest at the Chopin Theatre

John Landecker ·

2024/08/22

Frank Carr, the organizer of YippieFest, joins WGN Radio’s John Landecker tochat about the unique 3-day theater event taking over the iconic Chopin Theatre on Friday,August 23rd, 24th and 25th. Listen in while Frank explains what a ‘Yippie’ is, howYippieFest was created, and what people can expect if they attend this unique 3-dayevent. Check it […]

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Service dogs for first responders at the DNC

John Landecker ·

2024/08/22

President of Rainbow Animal Assisted Therapy Carol Schuster joins John Landecker on the show to talk about how their facility provides canines at the convention to help ‘de-stress’ law enforcement during DNC duty. Listen in while Carol explains what Rainbow Animal Assisted Therapy is, what the difference is between a therapy dog and a service […]

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Bill Snyder’s Weekend Weather Outlook August 23-25

John Landecker ·

2024/08/22

WGN TV Weather Producer Bill Snyder joins John Landecker on the show to discuss our chilly mornings over the last week and some 90-degree days ahead. Bill also gives us some statistics about the record heat that continues across portions of Texas. How will that heat impact our weather?

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The Hershey Super Sweet Adventure is coming to Chicago!

John Landecker ·

2024/08/21

Stacy Moscatelli, CEO of Original X Productions (OGX), the production company behind Hershey Super Sweet Adventure, joins John Landecker on the show to share details about Chicago’s next big immersive experience opening on Friday, October 4th.

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Did you know there is a new way to sing your ABCs?

John Landecker ·

2024/08/21

Rachel Sorsel, The Mindful Teacher, joins John Landecker on WGN Radio to teach listeners the new way to sing your ABCs. Listen in while Rachel explains why the song was changed in schools and how it’s helped students learn their ABCs properly.

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Dan Hampton: ‘It’s kind of cool to be a Bear right now’

John Landecker ·

2024/08/20

Dan Hampton, NFL Hall of Famer and host of the Hamp and O’B show, joins WGN Radio’s John Landecker to preview the Chicago Bears season and what to expect out of Halas Hall this year. Tune in on September 1st from 4pm-6pm CT to hear Dan, Ed O’Bradovich, and Andy Masur kick off the 2024 season!

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Dole celebrates their 125th Banana-Versary!

John Landecker ·

2024/08/20

Dole Food Company spokesperson Bob Ochsner joins John Landecker on the show to celebrate 125 years of Dole Bananas! Listen in while Bob talks about Dole’s latest inductee into their Banana Hall of Fame and what it takes to be inducted. Bob also some recipes in The Ultimate Banana Cookbook. Learn about more ways you […]

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The ZAZ trio on the creation of ‘Airplane!’

John Landecker ·

2024/08/16

The legendary directors of “Airplane!” and authors of “Surely You Can’t Be Serious,” David Zucker, Jerry Zucker, and Jim Abrahams (a.k.a. The ZAZ trio) join John Landecker to talk about the creation of the iconic disaster comedy film, how their careers in the movie industry began, the book and more!

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Remembering the first Woodstock Festival

John Landecker ·

2024/08/16

Joel Rosenman, who conceived and co-created the Woodstock Festival in 1969, joins John Landecker to reminisce about the first Woodstock Festival and other memories from it.

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Bill Snyder’s Weekend Weather Outlook: August...

John Landecker ·

2024/08/16

Bill Snyder, WGN TV weather producer, joins John Landecker to give us an August temperature check and more!

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A Preview of Designight 2024

John Landecker ·

2024/08/15

Jen Masengarb, Executive Director of AIA Chicago, joins John Landecker to preview Designight 2024! For more information visit aiachicago.org/designight2024/.

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Lord of the Rings The Musical is now playing at the...

John Landecker ·

2024/08/15

Edward Hall, Executive Director of Lord Of The Rings The Musical, joins John Landecker to discuss his vision for the show, how he plans to turn this film into a musical, and more! For tickets and more visit chicagoshakes.com/productions/the-lord-of-the-rings.

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The Rumore Report: Dave Matthews Band anniversary and...

John Landecker ·

2024/08/15

Kori Rumore, a journalist at The Chicago Tribune, joins John Landecker to talk about the Dave Matthews Band’s infamous bus and Bears players in the Hall of Fame!

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Paul Mecurio is coming to Chicago!

John Landecker ·

2024/08/14

Paul Mecurio, Emmy & Peabody Award-winning comedian for his work on “The Daily Show with Jon Stewart” and “The Late Show w/Stephen Colbert”, joins John Landecker to talk about his upcoming show in Chicago!

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Kate Mulgrew on Star Trek Fan Expo heading to Chicago

John Landecker ·

2024/08/14

Kate Mulgrew, known for her starring role on Star Trek: Voyager, joins John Landecker to talk about her career and the upcoming Star Trek Fan Expo coming to Chicago.

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Hinsdale Little League is going to the Little League...

John Landecker ·

2024/08/14

Chad Wanless, Head Coach of Hinsdale Little League, joins John Landecker to talk about Hinsdale Little League going to the Little League World Series in Williamsport, PA!

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Celebrating National Vinyl Record Day with the Owner...

John Landecker ·

2024/08/13

It’s National Vinyl Record Day! To celebrate, John Landecker invited the owner of Beverly Records, John Dreznes, on the show to talk about all things records. Listen in while Dreznes talks about the shop, his unique way of DJing parties in 2024 and his love for 45s.

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John Landecker Food Fight: Milkshakes vs. smoothies

John Landecker ·

2024/08/13

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 milkshake and segment co-host Dan Levy takes the smoothie. Check out Dan’s podcast, Barguments! Listen below to hear the debate and who won!

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‘SUE’ celebrates 34 years of discovery

John Landecker ·

2024/08/13

Bill Simpson, Field Museum Collections Manager of Fossil Vertebrates, joins John Landecker on the show to talk about how Chicago’s beloved ‘SUE’, the Tyrannosaurus rex, was discovered on this day in history, August 12th, in 1990. Listen in while Bill talks about SUE’s discovery, how she ended up at the Field Museum, and her significance.

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What to know about rodents and bats

John Landecker ·

2024/08/09

Rebecca Fyffe, Director of Research at Landmark Pest Management, joins John Landecker to talk all things bats and rabbits.

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