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)...
Location:
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
How to protect yourself against fraud
4/28/2026
Herb Weisbaum, The ConsumerMan and Contributing Editor at Checkbook.org, joins John Landecker to share tips on how to avoid fraud!
Duration:00:17:26
Best gadgets to get mom for Mother’s Day!
4/28/2026
Jen Jolly, tech reporter and founder of Techish.com, joins John Landecker to talk about the best tech gadgets to get your mom for Mother’s Day!
Duration:00:16:54
Brendan Hunt bringing his talents back home to Chicago
4/28/2026
Emmy and SAG Award winner, and Ted Lasso’s co-creator, writer, and stars as Coach Beard, Brendan Hunt joins John Landecker to talk about growing up in Chicago, his comedy in Amsterdam, the new season of Ted Lasso, and his new one-man show, The Movement You Need – An Evening With Brendan Hunt, now playing at […]
Duration:00:11:25
The John Landecker Food Fight: Pringles® vs. Fritos®
4/27/2026
Listen below as your host, John Landecker, and segment co-host, WGN Radio’s Ashley Bihun, battle out which chip is better: Pringles® or Fritos®.
Duration:00:15:10
Learn more about Chicago’s connection to Route 66 with a trolly bus tour
4/27/2026
Mike McMains, from Tours With Mike, joins John Landecker to talk about the Route 66 Trolley Bus Tour they are offering that shows Route 66 history in Chicago. For more information visit tourswithmike.com/route-66-tour
Duration:00:07:32
What to know about the Asian Needle Ant
4/27/2026
Rebecca Fyffe, Director of Research at Landmark Pest Management, joins John Landecker to talk about the Asian Needle Ant and share warnings to watch for if you see one around your home. Then Rebecca shares about how to protect yourself from mosquitoes as we enter summer.
Duration:00:17:22
11th Annual Laugh Your Face Off is Saturday!
4/23/2026
Pat Tomasulo, WGN Morning News Sports Anchor, joins John Landecker to talk about his annual Laugh Your Face Off event that helps raise money for the Facial Pain Research Foundation, whichfunds research to cure trigeminal neuralgia, a rare pain condition that Pat’s wife, Amy,suffers from.
Duration:00:08:58
Bill Snyder: An active start to severe weather season
4/23/2026
WGN-TV weather producer Bill Snyder joins John Landecker to talk about the severe weather we have already seen during spring. Then, Bill shares a warning that even though it is April, you can get a sunburn! To wrap up, Bill gives us the weekend forecast.
Duration:00:12:17
Meet Luigi Primo, the Pizza-Slinging Wrestler
4/23/2026
Christopher Monica, AKA Luigi Primo, the wrestler known for slinging pizza at his opponents, joins John Landecker to talk about his wrestling journey and how pizza got involved.
Duration:00:10:18
Why do birds collide with our windows?
4/23/2026
Annette Prince, Director of the Chicago Bird Collision Monitors group, joins John Landecker to discuss the mating season for birds. Then Annette talks about the migration season.
Duration:00:11:12
The John Landecker Group Chat 4/22/26: The one with the surprise guest
4/23/2026
The John Landecker group chat, where youngins Ashley Bihun, Jack Heinrich, and Eli Berk join John to talk about whatever comes to mind. Listen in, you never know where the conversation will head next!
Duration:01:48:04
The Hand & The Eye offers a new way to enjoy magic
4/21/2026
Bre Smith, Executive Vice President of The Hand & The Eye, joins John Landecker to talk about the opening of The Hand & The Eye and shares about the immersive magic performances that make each visit different! For more information, visit handandeye.com.
Duration:00:10:40
How America’s coins have changed over the years
4/21/2026
Caroline Turco, Curator of the Money Museum, joins John Landecker to talk about National Coin Week! Caroline also talks about how America’s coins have changed over 250 years.
Duration:00:15:45
The John Landecker Food Fight: Chocolate covered cashews vs. chocolate covered raisins
4/20/2026
Listen below as your host, John Landecker, and segment co-host, WGN Radio’s Ashley Bihun, battle out which chocolate-covered treat is better: chocolate-covered cashews or chocolate-covered raisins.
Duration:00:15:04
William Hazelgrove on the 40th anniversary of the opening Al Capone’s vault
4/20/2026
William Hazelgrove, Nationally Acclaimed Author, joins John Landecker to talk about his book Capone’s Vault and look back at the event 40 years later.
Duration:00:19:30
Why everyday should be Earth Day
4/16/2026
Founder and Executive Director of Trash People, Penny Gibbons joins JohnLandecker to honor the planet and share with listeners some easy ways to help out thisEarth Day (April 22nd). Listen in while Penny reminds listeners why it’s important to giveback to your community, why Earth Day is a great time to start and how volunteering […]
Duration:00:10:13
Bill Snyder: Record start to spring
4/16/2026
WGN-TV weather producer Bill Snyder joins John Landecker to talk about the heavy rainfall and warm weather trends to start spring. Then Bill gives the weekend forecast!
Duration:00:12:31
A Chicagoland store that still rents out movies
4/16/2026
Joe Trutin, Owner of the Video Strip, joins John Landecker to talk about his video store on the South Side that is still renting movies out movies to people!
Duration:00:10:42
The John Landecker Food Fight: Broccoli vs. cauliflower
4/14/2026
Listen below as your host, John Landecker, and segment co-host, WGN Radio’s Ashley Bihun, battle out which type of vegetable is better: Broccoli or cauliflower.
Duration:00:16:07
Steve Dale shares about Dog Bite Prevention Week
4/14/2026
Steve Dale, WGN Radio’s pet expert and host of Steve Dale’s Pet World and Steve Dale’s Other World, joins John Landecker to talk about Dog Bite Prevention Week.
Duration:00:15:18