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Credit card check with The ConsumerMan Herb Weisbaum

John Landecker ·

2023/11/03

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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The Big Top comes to Rosemont for The Greatest Show...

John Landecker ·

2023/11/03

The Greatest Show on Earth returns to Rosemont this weekend, but it’s not the same show you remember. Tune in to John Landecker and One Wheel Wonder Wesley Williams, Unicyclist and Guinness World Record Holder, and part of the new tour of Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey. You can get your tickets online and […]

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‘She Said What? A Life on the Air’ Turi Ryder joins...

John Landecker ·

2023/11/02

Turi Ryder, a radio legend and author of the new book “She Said What? (A Life on the Air)”, joins her longtime friend and host of the program John Landecker to talk about the audio copy of her book. Turi and John get together and talk about careers in radio and the process of writing […]

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The Beatles set to release a new song

John Landecker ·

2023/11/02

With the help of AI, The Beatles are set to release a new song containing the work of John, Paul, George and Ringo. Listen below as your host John Landecker breaks down the way they did it. If you want to check out the short documentary, it can be found on The Beatles YouTube channel.

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Shop around for the best deals this holiday season

John Landecker ·

2023/10/27

Be aware of fake sales and retail tricks and find out how to track prices.

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Your Hometown Deerfield: Patty Turner Center

John Landecker ·

2023/10/27

David Shamrock, the manager of The Patty Turner Center joins your host John Landecker on the program to discuss the history of the center, the different types of activities that they provide every month, and all of the wonderful things they do to help the senior citizen community of Deerfield. Check out The Patty Turner […]

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The Rumore Report: 40 years after the passing of...

John Landecker ·

2023/10/27

Chicago Tribune reporter and longtime friend of The John Landecker show Kori Rumore joins your host John Landecker to remember the legacy of George Halas, aka Papa Bear, on what would be the 40th anniversary of his passing on October 31 1983. Listen below to hear some of the great moments of his life.

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Steve Dale helps our pets have a safe Halloween

John Landecker ·

2023/10/26

WGN Radio host, pet lover and expert Steve Dale joins John Landecker on the show to give us some tips on how to keep our pets safe during the Halloween season, including some treats we don’t expect could make our furry friends sick! Listen below to hear some of Steve’s tips. Also, Steve is moderating […]

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John Landecker’s Food Fight: Vanilla v. Chocolate

John Landecker ·

2023/10/24

Food Fight is back and this week we tackle another great food debate: Vanilla vs. Chocolate! Listen below as your host John Landecker takes the side of Vanilla and segment co-host Dan Levy backs the Chocolate. Check out Dan’s podcast Barguments! Listen below to hear the debate and who won!

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Corky Siegel turning 80 – Rick Kogan shares some fond...

John Landecker ·

2023/10/20

Chicago Tribune reporter Rick Kogan joins your host John Landecker on the show to reminisce about Corky turning 80 years old on Tuesday, October 24th. Together they talk about Rick’s article and tell a few fond memories of the legendary Chicago musician. Read Rick’s Article There’ll be no singing the blues when Corky Siegel turns […]

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Two Thumbs Up! Author Matt Singer’s new Siskel and...

John Landecker ·

2023/10/20

The new book Opposable Thumbs: How Siskel & Ebert Changed Movies Forever hits shelves October 24th. Listen below as John Landecker talks to author Matt Singer about how Siskel and Ebert changed the film industry as we know it, why Matt decided to write this book, and a few interesting anecdotes about the dynamic duo […]

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Dr. Janet Szlyk – President of The Chicago Lighthouse...

John Landecker ·

2023/10/18

Dr. Janet Szlyk, the president of The Chicago Lighthouse, is back on the show to promote their Rise To Shine Race happening this Sunday 10/22/23. Visit Chicagolighthouse.org to learn more and register for the race! Listen below to hear Dr. Janet and John talk about all the different services that The Chicago Lighthouse offers to […]

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The Glenbard Parent Series: Cyberbullying and Social...

John Landecker ·

2023/10/18

Dr. Sameer Hinduja is a Professor in the School of Criminology and Criminal Justice at Florida Atlantic University, Co-Director of the Cyberbullying Research Center, and Faculty Associate at the Berkman Klein Center at Harvard University. He sits down with you host John Landecker to talk about his workshop happening tomorrow at Noon and 7pm all […]

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John Landecker’s Food Fight: Apple Cider vs. Egg Nog

John Landecker ·

2023/10/18

Food Fight is back and this week we tackle another great festive food debate: Crisp Apple Cider vs. Creamy Egg Nog! Listen below as your host John Landecker takes the side of Apple Cider and segment co-host Dan Levy backs the Egg Nog. Check out Dan’s podcast Barguments! Listen below to hear the debate and who won!

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Blockbuster Blake Stubbs: Halloween Classics to...

John Landecker ·

2023/10/17

Blockbuster Blake Stubbs is back and gives us his review on the new Horror film ‘When Evil Lurks’ as well as some of his favorite Horror/Halloween movies to get you in the mood for Halloween.

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The Chicago Connection: Kickstarter film coming soon

John Landecker ·

2023/10/16

Carl Novakovich is the Assistant Director of a new film currently under production by a team of Local Talent and Creatives. Carl sits down with John Landecker to discuss this new film, some of the challenges of filmmaking, and how the community can help them finish the film. Listen to the interview below. If you […]

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What we can learn from the Golden Bachelor

John Landecker ·

2023/10/05

'All people are worthy of love': Sociology professor discusses romance in older age.

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John Landecker’s Food Fight: Mashed potatoes vs....

John Landecker ·

2023/10/03

Food Fight is back and this week we tackle another great food debate: mashed potatoes vs. stuffing! Listen below as your host John Landecker takes the side of mashed potatoes and segment co-host Dan Levy backs the stuffing side. Check out Dan’s podcast Barguments! Listen below to hear the debate and who won!

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Dinosaurs have invaded Downtown Wheaton!

John Landecker ·

2023/09/22

Allison Orr, Executive Director with the Downtown Wheaton Association, and Paleo Joe join John Landecker to talk about the big outdoor exhibit that features 10 life-size animatronic dinosaurs coming to Downtown Wheaton this September 25th through October 8th, 2023. Listen in while Allison and Paleo Joe share details about the events that are fun for the whole family this fall […]

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Disgusting Food Museum | 399 vomits and counting…

John Landecker ·

2023/09/22

Disgusting Food Museum Director and Co-founder Andreas Ahrens joins John Landecker on the show to share details about the foods from exotic cultures that you can find at the Disgusting Food Museum. Listen in while Andreas and John talk about what one can expect when visiting the museum, where it all started and what foods […]

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