Latest Decker Podcast Episodes
WGN Radio Softball Takeover
John Landecker - May 07, 2024 02:34 ★★★★ - 5 ratingsJohn Landecker has a love for sports, especially the WGN Radio Softball League. He loves it so much he was nice enough to let our Softball Team take over the airwaves for the first hour of the show. Listen below to our very own softball team as well as players and staff from the rest […]
WGN Radio softball takeover
John Landecker - May 07, 2024 02:34 ★★★★ - 5 ratingsJohn Landecker has a love for sports, especially the WGN Radio softball team and the Chicago Media League. He loves it so much he was nice enough to let our softball team take over the airwaves for the first hour of the show. Listen below to our very own team as well as players and […]
The John Landecker Food Fight: French Fry vs. Tater Tot
John Landecker - May 07, 2024 02:14 ★★★★ - 5 ratingsFood Fight is back, and this week we tackle another great food debate. Listen below as your host, John Landecker, takes the side of the French Fry. And segment cohost Dan Levy takes Tater Tots. Yeah, they’re both potatoes, but which do you prefer? Check out Dan’s podcast, Barguments! Listen below...
The Insect Asylum and Cicada Parade-a
John Landecker - May 06, 2024 14:16 ★★★★ - 5 ratingsNot everybody is dreading the summer emergence of cicadas. There are some folks out there gearing up and getting excited to welcome our friends as they emerge from the ground. One of these folks is Nina Salem. She owns and runs The Insect Asylum and they have a fundraiser going on right now calle...
Herb Weisbaum with summer travel tips
John Landecker - May 03, 2024 02:07 ★★★★ - 5 ratingsYour host, the legendary John Landecker, is joined by Herb Weisbaum, The ConsumerMan, an Emmy-award-winning broadcaster and one of America’s top consumer experts. He’s been protecting us for more than 40 years, having covered the consumer beat for CBS News, NBC News, and The TODAY Show, among oth...
The Sports Bra plans to franchise
John Landecker - May 03, 2024 01:40 ★★★★ - 5 ratingsJenny Nguyen, CEO and founder of the Sports Bra, a bar that plays women’s sports at all levels on TV, has seen such huge success that she plans to expand. John Landecker sits down with Jenny to discuss the process of opening a place like this, the huge uptick in interest in women’s sports, and […]
SpaceX Dragon Spacecraft Debuts at Museum of Science and Industry
John Landecker - May 03, 2024 01:19 ★★★★ - 5 ratingsVoula Saridakis, Curator over at the Museum of Science and Industry and NASA Solar System Ambassador, joins Host John Landecker on the show to discuss the new exhibit set to debut on May 19th! Listen to the conversation below to hear all about it!
SpaceX Dragon spacecraft debuts at Museum of Science and Industry
John Landecker - May 03, 2024 01:19 ★★★★ - 5 ratingsVoula Saridakis, Curator at the Museum of Science and Industry and NASA Solar System Ambassador, joins host John Landecker on the show to discuss the new exhibit set to debut on May 19th! Listen to the conversation below to hear all about it!
Recapping the Lions’ 2024 NFL Draft
One of These Years: a podcast about the Detroit Lions - May 02, 2024 16:29 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 165 ratingsNick and Colton recap an interesting and efficient 2024 NFL Draft from the Detroit Lions. -You can follow Nick on X/Twitter- @nickbaumgardner -You can follow Colton on X/Twitter- @colton_pouncy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tom Dreesen: From Harvey To Hollywood Comes to The Den Theatre
John Landecker - May 02, 2024 02:11 ★★★★ - 5 ratingsThe Den Theatre today announced Tom Dreesen: From Harvey to Hollywood, for one performance only on Saturday May 11, 2024 at 4:00 p.m. on The Heath Mainstage, 1331 N. Milwaukee Ave. in Chicago’s Wicker Park neighborhood. Tom joins John Landecker on the show to break down some iconic moments of his...
Tom Dreesen: From Harvey To Hollywood comes to The Den Theatre
John Landecker - May 02, 2024 02:11 ★★★★ - 5 ratingsThe Den Theatre today announced Tom Dreesen: From Harvey to Hollywood, for one performance only on Saturday May 11, 2024 at 4:00 p.m. on The Heath Mainstage, 1331 N. Milwaukee Ave. in Chicago’s Wicker Park neighborhood. Tom joins John Landecker on the show to break down some iconic moments of his...
Turret world premiere starring Michael Shannon at Chopin Theatre
John Landecker - May 02, 2024 00:24 ★★★★ - 5 ratingsA Red Orchid Theatre debuts the world premiere of Turret, written and directed by Levi Holloway and starring Michael Shannon, Travis A. Knight, and Lawrence Grimm. The show runs from May 2-June 9 at The Chopin Theatre, with more information available at aredorchidtheatre.org. Listen below to a ve...
Alan Ruck | An Evening with Alan Ruck and screening of Ferris Bueller’s Day Off
John Landecker - May 01, 2024 01:30 ★★★★ - 5 ratingsActor Alan Ruck joins your host, John Landecker, on the show to promote an event coming to the Auditorium Theatre this Thursday, May 2nd, hosted by Dave Plier. Hear Alan and John break down some iconic moments of the classic Chicago film, Ferris Bueller’s Day Off. For more information on the even...
The John Landecker Food Fight: S’mores vs. Rice Krispie Treats
John Landecker - April 30, 2024 01:53 ★★★★ - 5 ratingsFood Fight is back, and this week we tackle another great food debate. Listen below as your host, John Landecker, takes the side of the Rice Krispie Treat. And segment cohost Dan Levy takes S’mores. Check out Dan’s podcast Barguments! Listen below to hear the debate and who won!
Keep your medical data safe as breaches hit a new high
John Landecker - April 26, 2024 01:49 ★★★★ - 5 ratingsYour host, the legendary John Landecker, is joined by Herb Weisbaum, The ConsumerMan, an Emmy-award-winning broadcaster and one of America’s top consumer experts. He’s been protecting us for more than 40 years, having covered the consumer beat for CBS News, NBC News, and The TODAY Show, among oth...
A Tour De Farce The History of The Three Stooges on tour
John Landecker - April 25, 2024 01:08 ★★★★ - 5 ratingsAuthor of the book, The Complete History of the Three Stooges on the Road, as well as the owner of the Stoogeum, Gary Lassin joins your host John Landecker on the program to breakdown his book about the Three Stooges. Listen below as John and Gary get into the history of the comedy legends.
A Detroit Lions 7-round NFL Mock Draft
One of These Years: a podcast about the Detroit Lions - April 23, 2024 17:41 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 165 ratingsNick, Colton and Chris come together for a full-on seven-round Lions’ mock draft ahead of a big week in Detroit. -You can follow Nick on X/Twitter- @nickbaumgardner -You can follow Colton on X/Twitter- @colton_pouncy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The John Landecker Food Fight: Doritos vs. Cheetos
John Landecker - April 23, 2024 02:49 ★★★★ - 5 ratingsFood Fight is back, and this week we tackle another great food debate. Listen below as your host, John Landecker, takes the side of Cheetos. And segment cohost Dan Levy takes Doritos. Check out Dan’s podcast Barguments! Listen below to hear the debate and who won!
The John Landecker Food Fight: Portillo’s vs. Buona
John Landecker - April 18, 2024 13:34 ★★★★ - 5 ratingsFood Fight is back, and this week we tackle another great food debate. This time, it’s personal. Two Chicago beef spots enter, one comes out the champion. Listen below as your host, John Landecker, takes the side of Portillos. And segment cohost Dan Levy takes Buona. Check out Dan’s podcast Bargu...
Rebecca Fyffe Welcomes Cicadas to the City
John Landecker - April 18, 2024 13:27 ★★★★ - 5 ratingsDirector of Research at Landmark Pest Management Rebecca Fyffe joins your host, John Landecker, on the show to give us the rundown on what to expect with this summer’s emergence of Cicadas. Rebecca shows off her Cicada Paradea painted sculpture and read some children’s books about none other than...
Rebecca Fyffe welcomes cicadas to the city
John Landecker - April 18, 2024 13:27 ★★★★ - 5 ratingsDirector of Research at Landmark Pest Management Rebecca Fyffe joins your host, John Landecker, to give us the rundown on what to expect with this summer’s emergence of cicadas. Rebecca shows off her Cicada Paradea painted sculpture and read some children’s books about none other than cicadas. Li...
Debts rise among consumers with an unhealthy mentality
John Landecker - April 17, 2024 22:54 ★★★★ - 5 ratingsYour host, the legendary John Landecker, is joined by Herb Weisbaum, The ConsumerMan, an Emmy-award-winning broadcaster and one of America’s top consumer experts. He’s been protecting us for more than 40 years, having covered the consumer beat for CBS News, NBC News, and The TODAY Show, among oth...
Rod Pyle sheds some light on Voyager 1
John Landecker - April 17, 2024 22:47 ★★★★ - 5 ratingsEditor in chief of Ad Astra magazine Rod Pyle joins your host John Landecker on the show to talk about his time on the Galapagos Islands, some news about Voyager 1 and it’s strange communication issues, also some recent news that developed about a “nearby” black hole that is lurking in our Milky ...
Steve Dale: Most dog bites are preventable
John Landecker - April 12, 2024 14:21 ★★★★ - 5 ratingsJohn Landecker is joined by Chicago’s Very Own pet advocate and WGN host Steve Dale to help educate us about dog bites. Dog Bite Prevention Week is upon us and Steve shares his expertise on how to properly prevent a dog from biting you. He tells us about some of the signs and how to […]
Northwestern Students are revolutionizing the way students travel to college campuses
John Landecker - April 12, 2024 01:48 ★★★★ - 5 ratingsGrayson Donnelly and John Hileman, Northwestern Students with The Garage at Northwestern University, join John Landecker to talk about their startup, SPLIT, which isrevolutionizing the way students travel to and from college campuses. Listen in whilethe guys share details on how they are set to c...
‘Hundreds of Beavers’ screening in Chicago
John Landecker - April 11, 2024 21:28 ★★★★ - 5 ratingsJohn Landecker is joined by Mike Cheslik, director and co-writer of a new silent film called ‘Hundreds of Beavers,’ reminiscent of the Buster Keaton era. Listen below to hear Mike and John discuss this unique film, how it was made, and where they plan to go next. You can find more information abo...
The John Landecker Food Fight: Coffee vs. tea
John Landecker - April 10, 2024 02:06 ★★★★ - 5 ratingsFood Fight is back, and this week we tackle another great food debate. Listen below as your host John Landecker takes the side of coffee. And segment cohost Dan Levy takes tea. Check out Dan’s podcast Barguments! Listen below to hear the debate and who won!
Deep diving Detroit’s NFL Draft needs
One of These Years: a podcast about the Detroit Lions - April 04, 2024 18:41 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 165 ratingsNick and Colton recap owner’s meetings and get into some of the areas the Lions could explore during the upcoming draft. -You can follow Nick on X/Twitter- @nickbaumgardner -You can follow Colton on X/Twitter- @colton_pouncy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Best bets for the Final Four
John Landecker - April 04, 2024 02:55 ★★★★ - 5 ratingsWGN Radio’s John Landecker welcomes New England Sports Network Betting Analyst Sam Panayotovich to discuss the top trending sports topics of the week. John and Sam talk about Iowa’s Caitlin Clark, the Chicago Bears, the men and women’s March Madness Tournaments, the best betting odds for this wee...
Blockbuster Blake Stubbs in defense of physical media
John Landecker - April 04, 2024 02:53 ★★★★ - 5 ratingsWGN radio host John Landecker welcomes Blake Stubbs, the John Landecker movie expert. Blake talks with John about the popularity of movies on streaming services compared to physical copies. Blake discusses the difficult accessibility of physical copies for movies in today’s world. Blake and John ...