John Landecker | WGN Radio 720 - Chicago's Very Own
Entertainment & Media
Records truly is his middle name. John Records Landecker is a Chicago radio legend. He's a member of the National Radio Hall of Fame and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. In May 2020, he was inducted into the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) Broadcasting Hall of Fame.
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Chicago, IL
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Entertainment & Media
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Records truly is his middle name. John Records Landecker is a Chicago radio legend. He's a member of the National Radio Hall of Fame and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. In May 2020, he was inducted into the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) Broadcasting Hall of Fame.
Language:
English
Episodes
Craig’s Lost Chicago: Memories of a Chicago long gone
3/29/2023
Countless Chicago locations hold dear memories for all of us in Chicago. Craig Locaciato has built the most extensive collection of memories on his website. Check it out here and take a walk down memory lane. Listen below to hear Craig, Roger Badesch, and John talk about their own memories of Chicago landmarks and locations.
Duration:00:36:33
The Chicago Pizza Madness Tournament continues in the Elite Eats round
3/28/2023
John Landecker is joined by the hosts of the “Chicago’s Very Own Eats” podcast, WGN’s own Mike Piff and Kevin Powell. They join John to talk about WGN Radio’s Chicago Pizza Madness Tournament and the current pizza contenders of the “Elite Eats” round.
Duration:00:14:50
Check washing scams are back! Here’s how to stay informed
3/21/2023
Contributing Editor to Checkbook.org Herb Weisbaum joins John Landecker to give us the details on an older scam that has made a comeback, check washing. Read the article here!
Duration:00:16:21
Chicago Pizza Madness Tournament
3/21/2023
We, as Chicagoans, take our pizza seriously. So seriously that we have a whole Chicago Pizza Madness Tournament. Hear what is going on after the first round of voting from the creators of the tournament, Michael Piff and Kevin Powell, hosts of Chicago’s Very Own Eats
Duration:00:11:52
Blockbuster Blake’s take on the upcoming Oscars
3/9/2023
With the 95th Academy Awards coming up on Sunday, John Landecker asks Blockbuster Blake Stubbs to join the program for his take on what could win and, in his opinion, what should win.
Duration:00:16:24
Cordyceps fungus can’t hurt humans – However, other fungal infections can
3/9/2023
Dr. Scott Roberts, Associate Medical Director, Infection Prevention at the Yale School of Medicine, joins John Landecker on the show to talk about how the real-life cordyceps fungus (depicted in fictionalized form in in “The Last of Us”) poses little threat to humans. However, some fungal infections can do severe damage to us.
Duration:00:09:12
There may be an update to the Illinois flag
3/9/2023
State Senator Doris Turner of the 48th Senate District is proposing SB 1818, which could open up a commission to discuss the possibility of updating the state flag. Senator Turner believes that there is a large interest among Illinois residents to update the flag to represent the state in a new way.
Duration:00:08:33
Herb Weisbaum and seven ways to stay safe from scams this year
3/7/2023
Contributing Editor to Checkbook.org Herb Weisbaum joins John Landecker to give us the seven tips he has for staying safe from scams this year, as well as a free month trial to checkbook.org for our listeners! Visit checkbook.org/wgnradio/free for your trial!
Duration:00:18:10
The Chicago Lighthouse is raising the stakes for vision
2/27/2023
Richard Schultz, Chicago Lighthouse Client and Teacher of the Visually Impaired, and Dr. Janet Szlyk, Lighthouse President and CEO, join John Landecker. The three discuss the Chicago Lighthouse organization and the story of how Richard has been able to play poker as a blind man. The annual Raising the Stakes for Vision: Poker & Casino […]
Duration:00:15:54
Woodstock Opera House
2/23/2023
Daniel Campbell, the Director of the Woodstock Opera House, joins John Landecker on the show to discuss the history of the Opera House and the explanation of the Living History Project, which is a whole community storytelling experience, the Stage Left Cafe, and some of the fantastic talent who’ve come through the Opera House.
Duration:00:12:22
The Rumore Report: The Miracle on Ice, spring training travel tips, and more!
2/22/2023
Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune Reporter and longtime friend of the show, joins host John Landecker to discuss some of her latest articles, including 23 facts on the great Michael Jordan and Spring Training travel tips for the start of baseball season.
Duration:00:31:37
YouTuber visits all the presidents’ graves
2/20/2023
A New Jersey man has a unique hobby, visiting graves of presidents and vice presidents.
Duration:00:10:57
Nirvana’s ‘In Utero’ producer and Chicago legend Steve Albini talks music career and World Series of Poker winnings
2/20/2023
Legendary musician, record producer, audio engineer, journalist and the founder, owner and principal engineer of Electrical Audio Steve Albini joins host John Landecker on the show to talk about this illustrious career and “Renaissance Man” skills.
Duration:00:15:33
Andy Masur with MLB rule changes
2/16/2023
WGN Radio Sports reporter Andy Masur joins the John Landecker show to talk about the new rule changes for MLB and news about the Bears getting one big step closer to moving to Arlington Heights.
Duration:00:19:01
The Tomato Man returns with new seeds!
2/16/2023
Bob Zeni A,K.A. The Tomato Man joins the show again to answer some questions from listeners, talking about some brand-new strains of tomatoes and where to find his website.
Duration:00:17:04
The death of Internet Explorer
2/16/2023
CNET trends reporter Abrar Al-Heeti joins host John Landecker to address Microsoft getting rid of Internet Explorer and the new Apple news with their operating system.
Duration:00:11:38
Menu changes for popular fast food chains
2/16/2023
Marnie Shure, Managing Editor of The Takeout, joins your host, John Landecker, on the program to talk about the new plant-based options for Chick-fil-A, McDonald’s, and KFC. Later hear about the new BK jingle and how it’s driving up their sales and some new Shake Shack items.
Duration:00:12:44
Steve Dale and pet safety for Valentine’s Day
2/13/2023
Steve Dale joins John Landecker to help give us some pet safety tips for Valentine’s Day as well as talk about some of the commercials in the Super Bowl and his new movie appearance.
Duration:00:15:54
Dave Plier breaks down Super Bowl commercials
2/13/2023
Dave Plier, host of the Dave Plier show and co-CEO of visual marketing company Retail First, joins host John Landecker to break down some of the best and worst Super Bowl commercials, the costs, and their impact. Check out Dave Plier every Friday from 6-10 pm.
Duration:00:15:54
Ranked Choice Voting in Chicago, what is it?
2/6/2023
Gary Schotz, the Speakers Bureau Deputy Lead for FairVote Illinois, joins John Landecker on the show to break down what Ranked Choice Voting is and what it would mean for us if Chicago adopts it as a voting system. Evanston is slated to start using it in 2025, but how does it all work? Check […]
Duration:00:14:41