John Landecker

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. This week, Neal talks about Coyote vs. Acme Success and remembers voice actor Eric Bauza who passed away today. Then Neal shares horror movies for Halloween. […]

Meet Devyn Dalton—the incredible stuntwoman actually featured on the movie poster for Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey! She joins John Landecker in studio to share her experience standing in for Matt Damon, the intense physical training behind major Hollywood stunts, and how she brings stories to life through movement.

WGN-TV weather producer Bill Snyder joins John Landecker on WGN Radio to share a breakdown of a highly unusual October weather pattern. Bill looked closely at the final stretch of the current seasonal period, a remarkable stretch of clear skies, and a record-shattering severe weather threat in the Southwest. Flipping the Calendar on Meteorological Fall […]

John Landecker is joined by veteran biographer Michael Seth Starr to discuss his definitive new book, Bob Newhart: The Life and Laughter of an American Treasure. From the historic, Grammy-winning success of The Button-Down Mind to his iconic sitcom run and his legendary, real-life friendship with Don Rickles, we’re diving deep into the genius of […]

John Landecker is joined by Chicago Tribune columnist Michael Peregrine for another deep dive into the legendary 1960s girl groups. From the signature style to the massive harmonies that defined a generation, tune in for a lively look back at the soundtrack of an era.