John Landecker

John Landecker

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John Landecker episodes

  • Minooka is a place to go to escape the busyness of Chicago

    Jack Guldenbecker, Community Development Officer, Village of Minooka, joins John Landecker to discuss Minooka’s great dining options for a night out and their strong community.

    https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7553457/7553457_2025-08-01-015657.64kmono.mp3
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    Your Hometown
    Video: Your Hometown – Addison
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    Your Hometown: Addison – November 20th!
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    Hop District Community Brewing Company is bringing new flavors to La Grange Park
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    Your Hometown: La Grange Park is a community of neighbors
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    Community Park District is the heart of the community
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    John Landecker
    Food Fight – Mexican Coke vs. Pepsi
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    Herb Weisbaum shares Black Friday shopping tips
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    FoodClick: Mexican Coke vs. Pepsi
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    Bill Snyder: Recapping this week’s lake-effect snow
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    ‘The Invasion of the Body Snatcher’ vs. ‘The Invasion’
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    11 min
  • Bill Snyder: When will the air quality improve?

    WGN-TV weather producer Bill Snyder joins John Landecker to talk about the poor air quality we have today and when the air might get better. To wrap up, Bill shares a weekend weather forecast for Lollapalooza.

    https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7553459/7553459_2025-08-01-012359.64kmono.mp3
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    Weather
    Conversations with Demetrius: Favorite movies/actors
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    USF professor suggests new hurricane rating system | Tracking the Tropics
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    Lingering thunderstorms bring flooding risk after atmospheric river drenches much of California
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    Atmospheric river hits Southern California with risks of flash floods and deaths on stormy seas
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    With one touch, they vanish. Meet the delicate, icy wonders called frost flowers
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    John Landecker
    Food Fight – Mexican Coke vs. Pepsi
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    Herb Weisbaum shares Black Friday shopping tips
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    FoodClick: Mexican Coke vs. Pepsi
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    Bill Snyder: Recapping this week’s lake-effect snow
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    ‘The Invasion of the Body Snatcher’ vs. ‘The Invasion’
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    14 min
  • ‘Star Wars’ vs ‘Star Trek’ with Rod Pyle

    Rod Pyle, editor-in-chief of Ad Astra Magazine, joins John Landecker on the program to discuss Star Wars vs Star Trek.

    https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7553480/7553480_2025-08-01-025620.64kmono.mp3
    More with Rod Pyle
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    John Landecker
    FoodClick: Mexican Coke vs. Pepsi
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    Bill Snyder: Recapping this week’s lake-effect snow
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    ‘The Invasion of the Body Snatcher’ vs. ‘The Invasion’
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    John Landecker wishes Steve Bertrand a happy retirement
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    Paul’s Picks: Week 11 NFL picks – Is there hope for Jets?
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    36 min
  • The Rumore Report: Summer activities from the past

    Kori Rumore, a journalist at The Chicago Tribune, joins John Landecker on the program to talk about what people used to do in Chicago during summer back in the day. Then Kori shares other stories from the archives!

    https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7551340/7551340_2025-07-31-022140.64kmono.mp3
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    John Landecker
    FoodClick: Mexican Coke vs. Pepsi
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    Bill Snyder: Recapping this week’s lake-effect snow
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    ‘The Invasion of the Body Snatcher’ vs. ‘The Invasion’
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    John Landecker wishes Steve Bertrand a happy retirement
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    Paul’s Picks: Week 11 NFL picks – Is there hope for Jets?
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    39 min
  • The John Landecker Food Fight – Broccoli vs. green beans

    Food Fight is back, and this week we tackle another excellent food debate. Listen below as your host John Landecker takes the side of green beans. Segment co-host Dan Levy takes broccoli. Check out Dan’s podcast, Barguments! Listen below to hear the debate and who won!

    https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7547291/7547291_2025-07-29-033131.64kmono.mp3
    Recent Posts
    John Landecker
    Bill Snyder: Recapping this week’s lake-effect snow
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    ‘The Invasion of the Body Snatcher’ vs. ‘The Invasion’
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    John Landecker wishes Steve Bertrand a happy retirement
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    Paul’s Picks: Week 11 NFL picks – Is there hope for Jets?
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    DJ Blatner: Eating off of a plate can change how you eat
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    17 min
  • Herb Weisbaum on electric vehicle tax credits

    Herb Weisbaum, The ConsumerMan and Contributing Editor at Checkbook.org, joins John Landecker to share what you need know to about electric vehicle (EV) tax credits before they go away on September 30th. Then Herb shares other tips you need to know.

    https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7547293/7547293_2025-07-29-035433.64kmono.mp3
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    John Landecker
    Paul’s Picks: Week 11 NFL picks – Is there hope for Jets?
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    DJ Blatner: Eating off of a plate can change how you eat
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    The John Landecker Food Fight – All things ribs!
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    Bill Snyder: How long will this mild fall last?
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    Adopt a Grandparent: Batteries not included
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    17 min
  • Janelle Iaccino on the rise of fireflies in big cities

    Janelle Iaccino, A.K.A. The Bug Lady, Rose Pest Solutions’ Marketing Director, joins John Landecker to discuss the recent rise of fireflies in big cities.

    https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7547294/7547294_2025-07-29-032734.64kmono.mp3
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    John Landecker
    Paul’s Picks: Week 11 NFL picks – Is there hope for Jets?
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    DJ Blatner: Eating off of a plate can change how you eat
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    The John Landecker Food Fight – All things ribs!
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    Bill Snyder: How long will this mild fall last?
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    Adopt a Grandparent: Batteries not included
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    15 min
  • Bill Snyder: What is corn sweat?

    WGN-TV weather producer Bill Snyder joins John Landecker to talk about the storms we saw Thursday and if there are any more on the way. Then Bill talks about the humidity and explains what corn sweat is and how it affects humidity.

    https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7542230/7542230_2025-07-25-015430.64kmono.mp3
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    Weather
    Demetrius Ivory: This winter could be a snowy one
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    Taiwan evacuates 8,300 and shuts schools before tropical storm brushes island
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    Record-low temperatures shock the Southeast US while snowfall blankets parts of the Northeast
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    Tropics quiet in final weeks of hurricane season
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    Taiwan evacuates thousands ahead of tropical storm Fung-wong which left 25 dead in the Philippines
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    Recent Posts
    John Landecker
    DJ Blatner: Eating off of a plate can change how you eat
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    The John Landecker Food Fight – All things ribs!
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    Bill Snyder: How long will this mild fall last?
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    Adopt a Grandparent: Batteries not included
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    Paul’s Picks: Week 10 NFL picks – Bears go for 2 in row
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    10 min
  • Iridian Fierro on the legacy of Hulk Hogan

    Iridian Fierro, our wrestling insider and co-host of WrestFriends Podcast, joins John Landecker to discuss the life and legacy of Hulk Hogan, who passed away today at the age of 71.

    https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7542313/7542313_2025-07-25-025913.64kmono.mp3
    Death of Hulk Hogan
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    John Landecker
    Bill Snyder: How long will this mild fall last?
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    Adopt a Grandparent: Batteries not included
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    Paul’s Picks: Week 10 NFL picks – Bears go for 2 in row
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    Herb Weisbaum shares car loan tips
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    Paul Lisnek on election results and government shutdown
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    15 min
  • A Crosstown Classic run to help the homeless

    Erin Molek, Development Manager of Ogden Avenue Supportive Housing, and Sandburg High School students Jack Canellis, Matthew Miller, and Braydon Guffad join John Landecker to talk about their idea to run from Wrigley Field to Rate Field this Saturday to raise funds for a nonprofit BEDS Plus, which is fighting homelessness in our communities. For more information on how to donate and vote for which jersey they wear, visit beds-plus.org/crosstown-classic-run-for-a-cause/.

    https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7542314/7542314_2025-07-25-023914.64kmono.mp3
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    John Landecker
    Bill Snyder: How long will this mild fall last?
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    Adopt a Grandparent: Batteries not included
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    Paul’s Picks: Week 10 NFL picks – Bears go for 2 in row
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    Herb Weisbaum shares car loan tips
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    Paul Lisnek on election results and government shutdown
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    10 min

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