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.
Location:
Chicago, IL
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Entertainment & Media
Description:
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
Ebert & Siskel: 50 years of thumb wars
11/19/2025
Paul Durica, Director of Exhibitions at the Chicago History Museum joins John Landecker to discuss the 50th anniversary of “Siskel & Ebert,” revisiting their favorite “hidden gems” and celebrating the critics who put Chicago on the film map.
Duration:00:09:33
Bill Snyder: When will we see some sun again?
11/19/2025
WGN-TV weather producer Bill Snyder joins John Landecker to talk about the lack of sunshine in recent days and earlier sunsets. Bill also talks about how temperatures throughout the day have not varied as much as we’re used to at this time of year and gives a weekend forecast!
Duration:00:09:50
Wednesdays with Whit: It’s holiday season!
11/19/2025
Whitney Reynolds, host of The Whitney Reynolds Show, is back for another edition of Wednesdays with Whit! Whitney joins your host, John Landecker, on the program to discuss the upcoming Season 10 finale airing Saturday, Nov. 22! They also talk all things Turkey Trot, holiday luncheons and Santa pop-ups.
Duration:00:14:14
The John Landecker Food Fight – Mexican Coke vs. Pepsi
11/17/2025
Food Fight is back, and this week we tackle another excellent food debate. Listen below as your host John Landecker takes Pepsi. Segment co-host Rollye James takes Mexican Coke.
Duration:00:15:50
Herb Weisbaum shares Black Friday shopping tips
11/17/2025
Herb Weisbaum, The ConsumerMan and Contributing Editor at Checkbook.org, joins John Landecker to share shopping tips for Black Friday and holiday shopping.
Duration:00:17:12
Bill Snyder: Recapping this week’s lake-effect snow
11/13/2025
WGN-TV weather producer Bill Snyder joins John Landecker to talk about the lake-effect snow we had this week. Then Bill talks about the rising temps and gives this weekend’s forecast!
Duration:00:11:25
‘The Invasion of the Body Snatcher’ vs. ‘The Invasion’ with Rod Pyle
11/13/2025
Rod Pyle, editor-in-chief of Ad Astra Magazine, joins John Landecker on the program to discuss Invasion of the Body Snatcher (1956) vs. The Invasion (2007).
Duration:00:28:08
John Landecker wishes Steve Bertrand a happy retirement
11/13/2025
John Landecker welcomes Steve Bertrand to the show on his last day at WGN Radio, as Steve retires after 40 years at WGN Radio.
Duration:00:08:55
Paul’s Picks: Week 11 NFL picks – Is there hope for the Jets?
11/12/2025
Paul Pabst, WGN Radio Sports Correspondent and one of the Executive Producers for theDan Patrick Show joins John Landecker and Jack Heinrich for Week 11 of the John Landecker Pick ‘Em Pool!
Duration:00:16:48
Dawn Jackson Blatner: How eating off of a plate can change they way you eat
11/11/2025
Author and registered dietician nutritionist Dawn Jackson Blatner joins John Landecker to talk about using a plate to eat your meals and how that helps with portion control and letting your mind see what you’re eating.
Duration:00:16:16
The John Landecker Food Fight – All things ribs!
11/11/2025
Food Fight is back, and this week we tackle another excellent food debate. Listen below as your host John Landecker and Segment co-host Rick Kogan talk all things Ribs!
Duration:00:14:53
Bill Snyder: How long will this mild fall last?
11/6/2025
WGN-TV weather producer Bill Snyder joins John Landecker to talk about how the fall weather has stayed relatively calm heading into November and the first sightings of snow coming up. Bill also gives a weekend forecast and beyond!
Duration:00:14:06
Adopt a Grandparent: Batteries not included
11/6/2025
Jacci Richards, Executive Director of Fisher Outreach Group, Inc., joins John Landecker to discuss the Adopt a Grandparent holiday program, which allows senior citizens fill out a holiday wish list and have community around the holidays. For more information visit Fisher Outreach Group.
Duration:00:09:39
Paul’s Picks: Week 10 NFL picks – Bear go for 2 in row
11/5/2025
Paul Pabst, WGN Radio Sports Correspondent and one of the Executive Producers for theDan Patrick Show, joins John Landecker for Week 10 of the John Landecker Pick ‘Em Pool!
Duration:00:15:13
Herb Weisbaum shares car loan tips
11/4/2025
Herb Weisbaum, The ConsumerMan and Contributing Editor at Checkbook.org, joins John Landecker to share car loan tips and a warning about new robocall tactics.
Duration:00:14:12
Paul Lisnek on election results and Government shutdown
11/4/2025
Paul Lisnek, WGN-TV political reporter, joins John Landecker to talk about tonight’s election results and discuss the Government shutdown.
Duration:00:14:23
Attorney Rich Lenkov on Spotify in the legal news
11/3/2025
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 a potential Spotify lawsuit.
Duration:00:11:55
Helping your pets through the craziness of Halloween
10/27/2025
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 how to calm your pets down while the doorbell is ringing during Halloween. Then Steve talks about cat declawing.
Duration:00:17:10
From coast to ghost: Author Brenda Prater Sellers
10/22/2025
Brenda Prater Sellers, author of You Slept Where? Calamities of a Clumsy Businesswoman, joins John Landecker to discuss her book and takes a look inside America’s most haunted places. For more information, visit Brenda Prater Sellers.
Duration:00:13:21
Bill Snyder: It definitely feels like fall now
10/22/2025
WGN-TV weather producer Bill Snyder joins John Landecker to talk about the lowest high temperature Chicago has seen since April and a fall foliage update. Bill also talks about frost advisories in the area and gives a weekend (and Halloween) forecast!
Duration:00:14:21