John Landecker

Scott Plencner, Chicago Public School teacher and coach of the Bass Fishing
Team at Taft High School, joins John Landecker to talk about how he coaches CPS’
only competitive bass fishing team. Listen in while Scott shares details surrounding the
growing sport, the Skokie Lagoons tournament, which Taft hosted for the first time since
starting its team in 2009, how he plans to grow Taft’s program, and more.

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 season 9 wrap-up and a special show that will air on WGN-TV on Sunday at 1pm and share what is in store for next season!

British pop star-turned-producer Peter Asher has had his hand in many aspects of the music industry.  From being one half of the duo Peter and Gordon, to fostering the careers of many hit musicians such as Paul McCartney, James Taylor, Linda Ronstadt, and more. Asher spoke with John Landecker about how John Lennon and Paul McCartney wrote ‘I Want To Hold Your Hand’ in his basement, his time at Apple Records, his involvement with Barbra Streisand’s new album ‘The Secret Of Life: Partners, Volume Two’ and more.

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

Next week we will debate Subway vs. Jersey Mike’s Subs.

WGN Radio anchor and self proclaimed history buff Dave Schwan joins John Landecker on the show to share details on some memorable events that occurred this week in history.

Fran Cosmo, former lead singer of the band Boston, joins John Landecker on the show to share details pertaining to the Voices of Rock Radio show coming to the Arcada Theatre on May 30th. The show features rock n’ roll giants John Elefante (former lead singer of Kansas), Kevin Chalfant (performed as singer with Storm/Journey), and Fran Cosmo, and is the ultimate classic rock festival in one band!

WGN-TV Weather Producer Bill Snyder joins John Landecker to discuss what is causing the cool temperatures we have had this week and gives the Memorial Day weekend forecast.

Kori Rumore, a journalist at The Chicago Tribune, joins John Landecker on the program. First they start off by talking about car troubles and their first cars. Then they talk about Nancy Faust and her return to the organ at some White Sox games, the impact of AI on media, and more.

Susan Cappello, Acting Executive Director at the City of Chicago Department of Animal Care and Control, joins John Landecker to discuss the new free 24-hour pet microchip scanning station in Pilsen. For more information, visit chicago.gov/city/en/depts/.

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