Location:
Chicago, IL
Genres:
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
What you should know about Hantavirus
5/12/2026
Dr. Ihab Ahmed, an infectious disease physician at Northwestern Medicine Huntley and McHenry hospitals, joins John Landecker to discuss what Hantavirus is, what to do if you contract the virus, and more.
Duration:00:09:42
Al Scorch shares how Chicago influences his work
5/12/2026
Al Scorch, a multi-disciplinary artist and Chicago performer, joins John Landecker to reminisce about his Ode to Hot Dog poem. Then Al shares about how he draws inspiration from the City of Chicago in his work. For more from Al visit alscorch.com.
Duration:00:14:23
Chicago Pinball Museum moving to the loop
5/12/2026
William Pietri, Owner of the Chicago Pinball Museum, joins John Landecker to talk about the museum’s move from Pilsen to the Loop. William also shares the deep history of pinball in the city.
Duration:00:08:43
Why did the Volo Museum get a speeding ticket for KITT from Knight Rider?
5/11/2026
Jim Wojdyla, Volo Museum Marketing Director, joins John Landecker to discuss the Volo Museum getting sent a speeding ticket for a person driving a Knight Rider KITT in New York.
Duration:00:09:40
Teresa Murray warns about recent recalls
5/11/2026
Teresa Murray, consumer watchdog with the U.S. Public Interest Research Group (PIRG), joins John Landecker to talk about the latest recalls, including Utz, Chocolate, and more!
Duration:00:18:03
The John Landecker Food Fight: The Battle of the Beans – Freeze dried coffee vs. instant coffee
5/11/2026
Listen below as your host, John Landecker, and segment co-host, WGN Radio’s Ashley Bihun, battle out which type of coffee is better: freeze-dried coffee or instant coffee.
Duration:00:16:00
The John Landecker Group Chat 5/6/26: In a world of laughs
5/7/2026
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:01:44:00
Bill Snyder: A cool start to May
5/7/2026
WGN-TV weather producer Bill Snyder joins John Landecker to talk about the wild weather we have seen this year, not just in Chicago but across the country. Then Bill talks about the cold start to May and when things can heat up, and shares the weekend forecast!
Duration:00:13:29
Rich Lenkov on Cubs vs Rooftop lawsuit
5/7/2026
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 Cubs and Wrigley Rooftop lawsuit, Taylor Swift, and more!
Duration:00:16:41
How Northwestern Medicine is working with AI to help with treatment
5/7/2026
Dr. John Pandolfino, Chief of Gastroenterology and Hepatology and Director of the Northwestern Medicine Digestive Health Institute, joins John Landecker to discuss a new technology Northwestern has been working on and developing that could allow doctors to make a “digital twin” of your body part to help with treatment.
Duration:00:10:49
How does AI work?
5/6/2026
Byron Reese, Speaker, Author, Entrepreneur & Futurist, joins John Landecker to explain AI. Byrson talks about how AI works and how it comes up with information when you punch questions and actions into it, and more!
Duration:00:17:08
Frank Veselak on the key to living to 100: “Keep moving”
5/5/2026
Sgt. Frank Veselak, World War II veteran who threw out the first pitch at a White Sox game in April, joins John Landecker to talk about his life story from the military to Sears to the Brookfield Zoo! Frank also talks about how staying active helps you live longer.
Duration:00:10:07
Tom Appel on Honda delaying new cars till the 2030s
5/5/2026
Tom Appel, Publisher of Consumer Guide Automotive and host of the Consumer Guide Car Stuff podcast, joins John Landecker to discuss Honda delaying new models until the 2030s, what E-15 Gas is, and why we may see it in Illinois, and more!
Duration:00:15:43
Remembering the first American in space
5/5/2026
Dr. Emily Margolis, Curator of Contemporary Spaceflight at the Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum, joins John Landecker to talk about Alan Shepard Jr., who became the first American in space on this date in 1961.
Duration:00:09:28
Extremely Landecker News returns with Jon Hansen!
5/4/2026
Jon Hansen, host of Your Money Matters and Let’s Get Legal and host and executive producer of the Block Club Chicago Podcast, joins John Landecker on the program for some good news all across Chicago for another segment of Extremely Landecker News. We have school pictures, who invented Thousand Island Dressing, and more!
Duration:00:15:49
The John Landecker Food Fight: Pulp vs. no pulp
5/4/2026
Listen below as your host, John Landecker, and segment co-host, WGN Radio’s Ashley Bihun, battle out which type of orange juice is better: Orange juice with pulp or orange juice without pulp?
Duration:00:17:06
Bill Snyder: Recapping a warm and wet April
4/30/2026
WGN-TV weather producer Bill Snyder joins John Landecker to talk about the wild April weather we saw in Illinois, which was warm and wet. Then Bill talks about a cool start to May and shares the weekend forecast!
Duration:00:13:51
Apollo vs Artemis with Rod Pyle
4/30/2026
Rod Pyle, editor-in-chief of Ad Astra Magazine, joins John Landecker and David Jennings on the program to discuss “From the Earth to the Moon” episode 4 (about Apollo 8) vs. the Artemis IIlunar flyby. The crew talks about the similarities and differences between the show and real life as well as how technology has advanced in […]
Duration:00:36:10
Your Hometown: American Legion Post 630 makes sure veterans are taken care of
4/30/2026
John Nevenhoven, American Legion Post 630 Vice Commander, joins John Landecker to talk about how American Legion Post 630 is helping Veterans in Elburn. John also shares upcoming events and ways you can help support them and veterans. For more information, visit elburnpost630.org/american-legion.
Duration:00:05:27
Your Hometown: Why Elburn is a great place to own a small business
4/30/2026
Addam Gonzalez, Owner of Kane County Coin and Shooting Sports, joins John Landecker to talk about his shop and what it is like owning a small business and raising a family in Elburn. For more information on Kane County Coin and Shooting Sports, visit kanecountycoins.com.
Duration:00:06:11