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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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Today is National Pickleball Day!

John Landecker ·

2024/08/09

Fran Myer, 2018 Pickleball Hall Of Fame Inductee, joins John Landecker to celebrate National Pickleball Day!

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Bill Snyder’s Weekend Weather Outlook: Plenty of warm...

John Landecker ·

2024/08/09

Bill Snyder, WGN TV weather producer, joins John Landecker to talk about our weekend weather here in Chicago, more warm weather still ahead before seasons change, and more!

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Sean Gunn to be at FanExpo on August 16th and 17th

John Landecker ·

2024/08/08

WGN Radio’s John Landecker is joined by Sean Gunn, actor known for hisroles as Kirk Gleason on The WB series Gilmore Girls (2000–2007), and KraglinObfonteri in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Listen in while Sean shares his excitementfor being a guest at the FanExpo in Rosemont. Also, Sean talks about his lustrouscareer, what it’s like being […]

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FanExpo is coming back to Chicago!

John Landecker ·

2024/08/08

Andrew Moyes, Vice President of FanExpo joins John Landecker on the showto talk about all things FanExpo which is coming to Rosemont from August 16th-18th.Listen in while Andrew talks about what people can expect when they attend the expo,as well as talk about what celebrities will be coming to the Donald E. StephensConvention Center next […]

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The latest news in the pet world with Steve Dale

John Landecker ·

2024/08/07

Advocate for our four-legged friends and host at WGN Radio Steve Dale joins John Landecker on the program to discuss his conversation with Dr. Anthony Facui, Purina’s new climate-friendly initiative, and more!

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COVID update and tips for flu season

John Landecker ·

2024/08/07

Dr. Victoria Weston, Emergency Medicine Doctor and Director of Northwestern Medicine Immediate Care Centers, joins John Landecker to talk about COVID numbers on the rise andflu season.

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New season of Wild Travels is out now

John Landecker ·

2024/08/07

Will Clinger, WTTW’s Wild Travels host, joins John Landecker to talk about the new season of Wild Travels that is out now on WTTW.

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Lucie Arnaz celebrates her mom’s birthday

John Landecker ·

2024/08/07

Lucie Arnaz, actress, singer and daughter of the late great Desi Arnaz and Lucille Ball, joins John Landecker to talk about celebrating Lucille Ball’s heavenly birthday, her tour, and more!

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Century-old State Street skyscrapers have been saved

John Landecker ·

2024/08/06

Ward Miller, Executive Director at Preservation Chicago, joins John Landecker on the show to share details pertaining to the century-old State Street skyscrapers, The Century and Consumers Buildings, that were saved from demolition. Listen in while Ward discusses the history of these buildings, why we are preserving them, the importance of preserving skyscrapers like these, […]

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John Landecker Food Fight: Bagels vs. English muffins

John Landecker ·

2024/08/06

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 English muffins and segment co-host Dan Levy takes bagels. Check out Dan’s podcast, Barguments! Listen below to hear the debate and who won! Tune in next week when the guys argue over milkshakes […]

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Marnie Shure and the latest food stories

John Landecker ·

2024/08/02

Marnie Shure, a freelance food writer for Food & Wine and Block Club Chicago, joins John Landecker on the program to inform us about a Japanese style 7-11 coming to America, Tipping Rage, Costco Next, and more! Read all of Marnie’s articles in Food & Wine

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