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
Remembering John Lodge of the Moody Blues
10/10/2025
John Lodge of the iconic British rock band The Moody Blues has died at age 82. Here are two recent conversations from our archives: John Landecker – February 24, 2025 Antenna TV’s Nostalgia Stories podcast
Attorney Rich Lenkov on Mark Sanchez stabbing and Amazon Prime
10/8/2025
Attorney Rich Lenkov, Capital Member, Downey & Lenkov, and co-host of “Legal Face-Off” on wgnradio.com, joins John Landecker to talk about the latest legal entertainment news, including the latest on Mark Sanchez and the Amazon Prime settlement.
Duration:00:17:54
Bill Snyder: Fall weather finally comes
10/8/2025
WGN-TV weather producer Bill Snyder joins John Landecker to talk about this week’s drop in temperature and the recent needed rainfall. Bill also talks about parts of the area being in a frost advisory and gives a weekend forecast!
Duration:00:13:53
Paul’s Picks: Week 6 NFL picks – What’s Skattebo gonna do?
10/8/2025
Paul Pabst, WGN Radio Sports Correspondent and one of the Executive Producers for theDan Patrick Show, joins John Landecker for Week 6 of the John Landecker Pick ‘Em Pool!
Duration:00:16:35
Paul Lisnek with ICE updates
10/7/2025
Paul Lisnek, WGN-TV political reporter, joins John Landecker to provide updates on ICE agents in Chicago and the further political ramifications on the cities that President Trump is sending forces to.
Duration:00:16:51
Doody calls in Chicago: Wicker Park’s ‘Dog Poop Guy’
10/7/2025
Professor Kevin Sofen, an instructor in DePaul’s Department of Management & Entrepreneurship and Wicker Park’s “Dog Poop Guy,” joins John Landecker to talk about his efforts to help keep his Chicago neighborhood free of pet waste. For more information, visit the Scoop the Poop Instagram page.
Duration:00:08:35
The John Landecker Food Fight – Hard-boiled eggs vs. deviled eggs
10/6/2025
Food Fight is back, and this week we tackle another excellent food debate. Listen below as your host John Landecker takes deviled eggs. Segment co-host Lisa Dent takes a hard-boiled egg.
Duration:00:11:06
Lunar lunacy: Sci-Fi on the Moon
10/2/2025
Rod Pyle, Editor in Chief of Ad Astra magazine, joins John Landecker to dive deep into sci-fi movies First Men in the Moon (1964) and Iron Sky (2012).
Duration:00:31:19
Bill Snyder: What’s hotter – the Cubs or the temperature?
10/2/2025
WGN-TV weather producer Bill Snyder joins John Landecker to talk about the continuous high temperatures into October. Bill also talks about when an eventual drop off could happen and gives a weekend forecast!
Duration:00:10:30
All aboard the Espresso Express: Metra installs Cafe Cars
10/1/2025
Michael Gillis, the Director of Communications for Metra Commuter Rail, joins John Landecker to talk about Metra’s decision to install a Cafe Car on several lines this fall. This trial run will allow commuters to buy drinks and snacks on board, instead of waiting in line at the platform, and could be a mainstay if […]
Duration:00:06:32
More than a latte: The benefits of pumpkin
10/1/2025
Author and registered dietician nutritionist Vicki Shanta Retelny joins John Landecker to kick off October by discussing the various uses and health benefits of pumpkin in fall foods. To find more about Vicki, visit Vicki Shanta Retelny.
Duration:00:11:31
Paul’s Picks: Week 5 NFL picks – Bears on bye, let’s talk movies
10/1/2025
Paul Pabst, WGN Radio Sports Correspondent and one of the Executive Producers for theDan Patrick Show, joins John Landecker for Week 5 of the John Landecker Pick ‘Em Pool!
Duration:00:17:15
The John Landecker Food Fight – Garrett CaramelCrisp Popcorn vs. Cracker Jacks®
9/29/2025
Food Fight is back, and this week we tackle another excellent food debate. Listen below as your host John Landecker takes Cracker Jacks®. Segment co-host Karen Conti takes Garrett CaramelCrisp Popcorn.
Duration:00:16:40
Lindenhurst offers great community and location in northern suburbs
9/25/2025
Ronald Curtis Grace, Village Trustee for the Village of Lindenhurst, joins John Landecker to talk about his path to becoming a Lindenhurst resident and share about their great community and location! Then Ronald and John talk about 98.3 – The Life Radio station, where Ronald is a host and producer of the “Ear Candy Emporium” […]
Duration:00:11:38
Bill Snyder: Calendar says fall, but warm weather still here
9/25/2025
WGN-TV weather producer Bill Snyder joins John Landecker to talk about the warm start to fall we have gotten in Chicago. Bill also talks about when we could see fall colors and gives a weekend forecast!
Duration:00:11:35
Paul’s Picks: Week 4 NFL picks – Do the Bears win back-to-back games?
9/24/2025
Paul Pabst, WGN Radio Sports Correspondent and one of the Executive Producers for theDan Patrick Show, joins John Landecker to share week 4 picks for the NFL slate!
Duration:00:15:02
The Rumore Report: What was in the news on this date in history
9/24/2025
Kori Rumore, a journalist at The Chicago Tribune, joins John Landecker on the program to talk about what was going on on this date in history in Chicago!
Duration:00:31:48
Herb Weisbaum latest news in air travel
9/24/2025
Herb Weisbaum, The ConsumerMan and Contributing Editor at Checkbook.org, joins John Landecker to share what is going on with travel regulations for flying and other flying news. Then Herb talks about his struggles trying to come home from London.
Duration:00:13:58
The John Landecker Food Fight – Wings vs. sliders
9/22/2025
Food Fight is back, and this week we tackle another excellent food debate. Listen below as your host John Landecker takes Wings. Segment co-host David Jennings takes sliders.
Duration:00:14:54
Steve Dale on his podcast with Mayor Brandon Johnson
9/22/2025
Steve Dale joins John Landecker to talk about his recent podcast with Mayor Brandon Johnson and share what is to come on the upcoming episodes of Booth 46! Then Steve shares the latest pet news.
Duration:00:16:27