John Landecker

John Landecker

The John Landecker Podcast from Chicago's Very Own, 720 WGN

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Two Truths and Eli: Hallmark Christmas Movie Edition

October 18, 2026
Eli Berk, sports producer and anchor, joins Wendy Snyder for the latest installment of Two Truths and Eli, with a special twist this week. Wendy and crew have to figure out which Hallmark Christmas movie plot is the fake one written by Eli.
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John Landecker’s Pick ‘Em Pool: Week 6 NFL picks – Will Caleb Williams return?

October 14, 2026
Mr. Cat, Dave Eanet, joins Jon Hansen, in for John Landecker, to break down the week’s slate and make their official game picks. Listen in as they look to create more separation between themselves in the season-long standings.
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The Rumore Report: The anniversary of the Bartman game

October 14, 2026
Kori Rumore, a journalist at The Chicago Tribune, joins John Landecker on the program to share what’s happening this week in the Vintage Chicago Tribune!
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Chicago’s haunted history

October 12, 2026
Eva Pilch, author of Chicago’s Haunted Crime Scenes, joins John Landecker to explore Chicagoland’s darkest history and haunted locations, diving into how water and electricity fuel paranormal activity, Chicago’s earliest historic tragedies and gangster haunts, and the groundbreaking science behind the unexplained. Eva also talks about her new book out now, Chicago’s Haunted Crime Scenes.
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John Landecker’s Pick ‘Em Pool: Week 5 NFL picks – Packer week has arrived

October 7, 2026
Mr. Cat, Dave Eanet, joins John Landecker to break down the week’s slate and make their official game picks. Listen in as they look to create more separation between themselves in the season-long standings.
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Bill Snyder: An update on when we can expect fall colors

October 7, 2026
WGN-TV weather producer Bill Snyder joins John Landecker for this week’s weather report. Bill discusses the warm start to October and when we can expect to see fall colors in Chicago. To wrap up, Bill gives a forecast ahead of Game 4 of the ALDS between the White Sox and Guardians.
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Gone Fisching for Entertainment: Tom Cruise’s new movie does not perform at box office

October 5, 2026
Neal E. Fischer, award-winning filmmaker, author, podcaster and WGN producer, joins John Landecker for his segment, Gone Fisching for Entertainment, a weekly look at movies, television, music and pop culture. Today’s topics include Tom Cruise’s new movie is not a box office hit and Neal’s Halloween movie favorites! For more from Neal E. Fischer, visit […]
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Two Truths and Eli: Typing, tooting and traffic

October 4, 2026
Eli Berk, sports producer and anchor, joins Wendy Snyder for the latest installment of Two Truths and Eli. Wendy and crew have to figure out which news story is the fake one written by Eli.
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Rebecca Fyffe: What pests to look out for in fall

September 30, 2026
Rebecca Fyffe, Director of Research at Landmark Pest Management, joins John Landecker to talk about why autumn prompts mice and other pests to migrate indoors, highlighting crucial prevention tips, structural vulnerabilities, and modern biology-based control methods.
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John Landecker’s Pick ‘Em Pool: Week 4 NFL picks – Will backup QB’s success continue?

September 30, 2026
Mr. Cat, Dave Eanet, joins John Landecker to break down the opening week’s slate and make their official game picks. Listen in as they look to create more separation between themselves in the season-long standings.
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Jack Heinrich’s Head Full of Sports Report: The Presidents Cup and Bears vs. Eagles

September 29, 2026
Jack Heinrich, sports producer, reporter, anchor, and producer of the John Landecker show, joins John Landecker to dive into what’s on Jack’s sports-filled brain for the day! Today, Jack reports on:
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Gone Fisching for Entertainment: Fred Astaire biopic and Madonna’s big wins

September 28, 2026
Neal E. Fischer, award-winning filmmaker, author, podcaster and WGN producer, joins John Landecker for his segment, Gone Fisching for Entertainment, a weekly look at movies, television, music and pop culture. Today’s topics include a Fred Astaire biopic starring a Marvel superhero, Madonna’s big wins at the VMAs, a new mystery show, an old baseball classic, […]
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The John Landecker Food Fight: Pop Tarts or Toaster Strudel?

September 28, 2026
Listen below as your host, John Landecker, and segment co-host, Operations Manager Ashley Bihun, debate between Pop Tarts (John) or Toaster Strudel (Ashley).
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The Rumore Report: Ron Santo and the Homer in the Gloamin’

September 28, 2026
Kori Rumore, a journalist at The Chicago Tribune, joins John Landecker on the program to share what’s happening this week in the Vintage Chicago Tribune!
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Rod Pyle: SpaceX and William Shatner’s heavy metal debut

September 28, 2026
Rod Pyle, editor-in-chief of Ad Astra Magazine, joins John Landecker to talk all about SpaceX successfully launching its massive Starship rocket marking its first-ever successful reach into Earth’s orbit. John and Rod also wax poetic about William Shatner and his latest heavy metal venture. You can learn more about Rod Pyle by going to pylebooks.com or […]
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Your Hometown: Spotlight on Schiller Park

September 23, 2026
With WGN Radio’s monthly “Your Hometown” series, we spotlight the people, places, and businesses that define our communities. Discover the hidden gems and absolute must-dos that make each town one-of-a-kind. Tune in tomorrow, September 24, as we highlight Schiller Park! Michael Bowcock is a local official in Schiller Park, Illinois, currently serving as a Village […]
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Building the Big Apple: A truck driver’s construction of New York City

September 23, 2026
Joe Macken is a truck driver who built a model of New York City with over 800,000 structures for fun, and it is now on display at a museum. Joe joins John Landecker to discuss what went into building the city and the entire architectural journey.
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Eli Berk’s Head Full of Sports Report: No crying in baseball, they didn’t say anything about football

September 22, 2026
Eli Berk, sports producer and anchor, joins John Landecker to dive into what’s on Eli’s sports-filled brain for that day! Today, Eli reports on:
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Two Truths and Eli: Parking, pushing and pinching

September 22, 2026
Eli Berk, sports producer and anchor, joins John Landecker for the latest installment of Two Truths and Eli. John has to figure out which news story is the fake one written by Eli.
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John Landecker’s Pick ‘Em Pool: Week 3 NFL picks – Is anyone healthy anymore?

September 22, 2026
Mr. Cat, Dave Eanet, joins John Landecker to break down the opening week’s slate and make their official game picks. Listen in as they look to create more separation between themselves in the season-long standings.
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