John Landecker

John Landecker

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John Landecker episodes

  • DePaul film professor breaks down cinematography of The Odyssey

    Blair Davis, PhD., an award-winning Professor of Media and Popular Culture in the College of Communication at DePaul University, joins John Landecker to talk about the different formats available for movies like The Odyssey and how they affect your viewing of the film.

    https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8534719/8534719_2026-07-23-014119.64kmono.mp3
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    John Landecker
    Remembering the rocking ’60s & ’70s AM Radio scene
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    Andy Masur previews the Bears season
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    College football week one starts with monster upset
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    Bill Snyder: Heating back up for the start of September
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    What to know about West Nile Virus
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    15 min
  • Bugs to keep an eye out for as summer rolls on

    Rebecca Fyffe, Director of Research at Landmark Pest Management, joins John Landecker to talk about bugs to be on the lookout for as we reach the back half of summer and more!

    https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8534720/8534720_2026-07-23-011020.64kmono.mp3
    Recent Posts
    John Landecker
    Remembering the rocking ’60s & ’70s AM Radio scene
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    Andy Masur previews the Bears season
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    College football week one starts with monster upset
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    Bill Snyder: Heating back up for the start of September
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    What to know about West Nile Virus
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    18 min
  • Eli Berk’s Head Full of Sports Report: Northwestern’s new stadium and Ocho day is almost here

    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:

    • Northwestern’s new football stadium
    • Full rundown on all the wild sports featured on the 2026 Ocho Day
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      Recent Posts
      John Landecker
      College football week one starts with monster upset
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      Bill Snyder: Heating back up for the start of September
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      What to know about West Nile Virus
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      Stay overnight on the historic SS Badger
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      Jack Heinrich’s Head Full of Sports Report: Davis Martin returns from injured list for White Sox
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      14 min
    • The Rumore Report: Aragon Ballroom turns 100 and Special Olympics at Soldier Field

      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!

      https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8531872/8531872_2026-07-22-010012.64kmono.mp3
      Recent Posts
      John Landecker
      College football week one starts with monster upset
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      Bill Snyder: Heating back up for the start of September
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      What to know about West Nile Virus
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      Stay overnight on the historic SS Badger
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      Jack Heinrich’s Head Full of Sports Report: Davis Martin returns from injured list for White Sox
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      19 min
    • Two Truths and Eli: Guac, paper, scissors, sheep!

      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.

      https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8531853/8531853_2026-07-22-012953.64kmono.mp3
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      John Landecker
      ‘Going to have to staple the roof shut’ when 88 returns
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      Jack Heinrich’s Sports Report: Kane to meet media Friday
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      Bill Snyder: Air quality and cooler temps
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      Stellar Science: ‘Galaxy Quest’ vs ‘The Last Starfighter’
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      Heinrich’s Sports Report: MLB trade deadline weeks away
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      9 min
    • The winning bid for broadcast history

      Dave Plier, Chairman, President & CEO of The Museum of Broadcast Communications and host on WGN Radio Friday evenings, joins John Landecker to discuss the museum’s Front Row Experiences Charity Auction featuring over 50 once-in-a-lifetime opportunities with some of the biggest names in entertainment, broadcasting, sports and music.

      For more information on the WGN Radio auction experiences, visit here.

      https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8531815/8531815_2026-07-22-014515.64kmono.mp3
      Recent Posts
      John Landecker
      What to know about West Nile Virus
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      Stay overnight on the historic SS Badger
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      Jack Heinrich’s Head Full of Sports Report: Davis Martin returns from injured list for White Sox
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      Wednesdays with Whit: Baseball, Broadway, big news!
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      Jack Heinrich’s Head Full of Sports Report: White Sox and Cubs jockeying for playoff position
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      13 min
    • The Chicago Connection coming January 2027

      Carl Novakovich, Executive Producer of the Chicago Connection Project, and Leo Villarejo, “The Chicago Connection” writer and director, join John Landecker to talk about the idea for the film, where they are at in the production cycle, and more. For more information, visit thechicagoconnection.com.

      https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8529071/8529071_2026-07-21-033411.64kmono.mp3
      Recent Posts
      John Landecker
      What to know about West Nile Virus
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      Stay overnight on the historic SS Badger
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      Jack Heinrich’s Head Full of Sports Report: Davis Martin returns from injured list for White Sox
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      Wednesdays with Whit: Baseball, Broadway, big news!
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      Jack Heinrich’s Head Full of Sports Report: White Sox and Cubs jockeying for playoff position
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      13 min
    • How does the smoky air affect your health

      Dr. Michael Bauer, Medical Director, Northwestern Medicine, Catherine Gratz Griffin Lake Forest Hospital, joins John Landecker to discuss how poor air quality affects your health and share tips on how to stay healthy.

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      Air quality map
      Smoke from wildfires
      Recent posts
      Health
      Top US doctors offer updated flu and COVID vaccine recommendations, aiming to ease confusion
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      Congo’s Ebola outbreak shows no signs of slowing as deaths top 3,000
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      AP Exclusive: Nurse who saved baby from Pakistan hospital fire wishes she could have saved the rest
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      Schools reopen in Congo’s Ebola epicenter despite concerns from parents and teachers
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      Justice Department sues Kansas school system over policies on transgender students
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      Recent Posts
      John Landecker
      Wednesdays with Whit: Baseball, broadway & big news!
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      Jack Heinrich’s Head Full of Sports Report: White Sox and Cubs jockeying for playoff position
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      Rumore Report: Remembering Dolly Parton in Chicago
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      The importance of Bobby Fischer’s win in 1972
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      Fisching for Entertainment: Cruise, Hathaway, Paddington
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      9 min
    • Jack Heinrich’s Head Full of Sports Report: Bedard signs 5 year deal

      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 that day!

      Today, Jack reports on:

      • Blackhawks ink Connor Bedard to 5 year $75 Million deal
      • Cubs and White Sox have successful weekends
      • World Cup Final wrap up
      • Ryan Fox wins Open Championship
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        Recent Posts
        John Landecker
        Wednesdays with Whit: Baseball, broadway & big news!
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        Jack Heinrich’s Head Full of Sports Report: White Sox and Cubs jockeying for playoff position
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        Rumore Report: Remembering Dolly Parton in Chicago
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        The importance of Bobby Fischer’s win in 1972
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        Fisching for Entertainment: Cruise, Hathaway, Paddington
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        11 min
      • The John Landecker Food Fight: Vegemite vs. Spam

        Listen below as your host, John Landecker, and segment co-host, Operations Manager Ashley Bihun, battle out which shelf-stable, processed pantry staple is better: Vegemite (Ashley) vs. Spam (John).

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        John Landecker Food Fight
        Recent Posts
        John Landecker
        Wednesdays with Whit: Baseball, broadway & big news!
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        Jack Heinrich’s Head Full of Sports Report: White Sox and Cubs jockeying for playoff position
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        Rumore Report: Remembering Dolly Parton in Chicago
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        The importance of Bobby Fischer’s win in 1972
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        Fisching for Entertainment: Cruise, Hathaway, Paddington
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        17 min

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