John Landecker | WGN Radio 720 - Chicago's Very Own

Contributing editor of Checkbook.org and host of Consumerpedia podcast (available where all podcasts are found) Herb Weisbaum, AKA the ConsumerMan, joins John Landecker to talk about Amazon and Microsoft being fined for violating children’s privacy rights. Later on, hear about shopping around for the best home insurance policy. Herb has a great link for WGN […]

Steve Dale, host of Steve Dale’s Pet World and Steve Dale’s Other World, joins John Landecker to talk about some new animal stories including a dog being pulled over by the police. He also talks about the importance of picking up after your pet, not just for your own pet’s health but for the health […]

A blues documentary tells the story of the genre and how it transcended color lines.

Scott Shea joins John Landecker to talk about his new book, All the Leaves Are Brown: How the Mamas & the Papas Came Together and Broke Apart. Shea’s biography details the rise and fall of the 60s folk rock band. You can get the book here.

Your host John Landecker is joined by Bruce Buzil to talk about the second annual Windy City Hotdog Fest & Eating Contest this weekend 6/3-6/4 from noon-10pm. It features multiple music stage events, unique hotdog options, and is FREE to enter however donations are appreciated. Listen to the full podcast for more information. For more […]

Your host John Landecker is joined by Chicago Tribune reporter Kori Rumore to explain the need-to-knows for those commuting into the city for Taylor Swift’s The Eras Tour this weekend. Later hear some Taylor Swift-themed events that you can attend if you missed your ticket to the tour.

Our movie critic, Blockbuster Blake Stubbs, joins host John Landecker to discuss the top box office movies this weekend, as well as review the new Little Mermaid live action remake. Later, he tells us about some of his favorite Memorial Day watches.

Rebecca Fyffe, Director of Research at Landmark Pest Management, gives some tips on how to avoid mosquitos this summer. Additionally, she discusses the family of foxes that has been living in Millennium Park.

Jim Betsios, owner of Offbeat Music, joins John Landecker to talk about this month’s hometown, Lake Zurich. Listen in while Jim talks about the shop, what Offbeat Music offers, and, of course, what makes Lake Zurich so great.

Award-winning author, speaker, educator, and lifelong travel enthusiast Melanie Holmes joins John Landecker to talk about her latest book titled 100 Things To Do in Illinois Before You Die. If you’re looking to learn more about Melanie and her book, you can attend one of the following upcoming events (All events are free and open […]

Psychotherapist Robert W. Schmidt, author of Finding Resilience: Unlock the Door to Mental Health and Happiness, joins John Landecker to talk about what it takes to be happy. Listen in while Robert walks listeners through key steps for overcoming depression, as well as shares some secrets to making other people laugh when they might need it, […]

Blues legend Corky Siegel and former ‘Tonight Show’ band member Ernie Watts join John Landecker to talk about how they will be coming out to Studio5 in Evanston for a blues concert to kick off the summer. The show is unfortunately sold out, but listen in while Corky and Ernie share some fun stories and […]

Tony Gemignani, chef and acclaimed pizza acrobat, joins John Landecker to talk about the art of pizza acrobatics, what it is and how Tony got involved in the pizza acrobat scene.

Former guitarist from Jethro Tull and Rock and Roll legend Martin Barre is coming to town with the tour A Brief History of Tull. Click here to find the schedule and get tickets. It’s a full Jethro Tull extravaganza!

Thomas Leslie, architect, educator, and author, joins John Landecker to discuss the history of Chicago’s iconic, historic, and gorgeous skyline. Listen below to hear an abridged retelling. However, if you want the full story, check out Thomas’ book, Chicago Skyscrapers: 1934-1986: How Technology, Politics, Finance, and Race Reshaped the City. Find the link here!

Chicago historian and author Adam Selzer joins John Landecker to discuss some new findings about H. H. Holmes and his time in Chicago. Holmes’ story was told in the book “The Devil in the White City.” Adam Debunks a few myths and gives us some new facts.

Director of Research at Landmark Pest Management and social justice advocate Rebecca Fyffe joins John Landecker tonight on the show to tell us about those annoying bugs that resurface every 17 years, but this time they might be early. More can be found on Rebecca and Landmark Pest Management here

Rick Kaempfer, author, co-founder and publisher at Eckhartz Press, joins John Landecker on the show to reminisce about the “good ole days,” share some fun stories, and talk about the ‘Forty for 40’ online auction. For the auction, John Landecker is offering you the chance to co-host with him on his WGN Radio Show in Chicago! Plus, […]

Rod Pyle, Editor in Chief of Ad Astra Magazine, joins John Landecker to discuss a few of the new topics in space this week. First and foremost: a gigantic explosion that hit news this week. Listen to the interview below to hear Rod’s take.

Julie Rogers Pomilia, granddaughter of the iconic and legendary western movie and TV stars Roy Rogers and Dale Evans and author of Your Heroes, My Grandparents, joins John Landecker to share her childhood growing up with the Royal Western Couple as her grandparents. To learn more about Julie Rogers Pomilia and to get your hands […]