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

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 […]

Harrison Brooks, Northwestern University sophomore and the founder and CEO (Chief End-zone Officer) for Play Fourth Down – a football card game, joins John Landecker to launch his second game, Fourth Down™, which packs the excitement of football in a deck of cards. Listen in while Harrison breaks down how the game is played, why […]

Professional python hunter Amy Siewe, A.K.A The Python Huntress, joins John Landecker to talk about what being a python hunter entails and why her job is important to the eco-system. Listen in while Amy shares how she got into this unique profession, why the Burmese pythons are an invasive species in Florida, why she continues […]

WGN TV Morning Show sports anchor and comedian Pat Tomasulo joins John Landecker to talk about what you can expect when you come out to the Egyptian Theatre on May 19th for A Night of Comedy with Pat Tomasulo.

Ray Lampe, BBQ pitmaster, author and television personality known as Dr. BBQ, joins John Records Landecker to share grilling tips and tricks for Mother’s Day weekend as well as how to make the best burger for National Burger Month. See Dr. BBQ at his upcoming event at Wannemakers in Downers Grove on June, 10th.

John Records Landecker sits in for Dave Plier and honors Mother’s Day by talking memorable TV moms with Wally Podrazik, television historian and adjunct lecturer at the Department of Communication at UIC!

Kalee Dionne Pair, Social Media Guru, CEO of Pair’d Up and former meteorologist with NBC 5 in Chicago, joins John Landecker on WGN Radio to share the important role that social media plays in the marketing and branding world. Listen in while Kalee shares how to utilize social media to make your business and brand […]