An “Out to Lunch” sign waylaid Steve’s attempt to pick up his prescription sunglasses. Janet is irritated by Steve’s earbud usage, but Steve feels his earbuds are misunderstood. Steve was on his way to the cobbler when he realized he forgot to bring his boots. Janet is trying to convince him to throw away the tattered Rockport shoes he’s so set on fixing. What is dark showering? Is Janet encouraging Steve to travel by himself to Florida? If so, what about Rosie?

Steve is getting a blood test today, then heading to the cobbler. Dag is obsessed with shoe repair videos. The drinking water dispenser was located in Steve’s childhood bedroom. Dag is obsessed with shoe repair videos. Brendan was onsite at yesterday’s Weiner’s Circle hot dog giveaway, and returns with some top notch audio. Dag is obsessed with shoe repair videos. Steve and Janet are heading to Detroit this weekend.

Steve picked up Chick-fil-A and even remembered to obtain sauce for Janet. Henry Dahl’s voice is changing, as Steve noticed at Friendsgiving. Kai Juhlin still uses a voicemail from before his own voice change. Talk To Me Tuesday yields a deep appreciation of Brendan and his uncanny clip-finding skills, especially to listeners of a certain generation. Janet found some old jam her mother made, and Steve had to strongly talk her out of eating it.

Thanksgiving was lovely all the way around and we’re heading into the holidays with ice scrapers in our cars. Tom Thayer hops on the line to talk about the awesomeness of the Bears game, as well as some of the greetings he received from the Eagles notoriously outspoken fans. Steve going to rewatch the game, after completing his Manchores®. Not to self-belaud, but today’s show will make you want to take off your shirt and scream.

Steve and Janet are entangled in a garland battle for the ages. Steve took the wrong pills and stayed up all night. He thought about waking Janet to ask if she regretting marrying him. The long-awaited debut of Gravy the Musical is today. Today marks the arrival of Brendan’s musical, Gravy and it’s a triumph! Critics say Dag and Steve’s songwriting shines, and Janet’s voice work slaps!

We remember radio’s JoBo, we discover Freeport, Illinois. Turns out “Pretzel City” is eyeing a modern fixed route transportation system. The main square of Woodstock will light up this weekend as the holiday season commences. Excitement is building as the final creative touches are being put on Brendan’s hot new musical, Gravy!. Steve’s focus on writing a song prevented him from helping with the groceries yesterday.

Steve went Mike’s to watch the Bears game and thought about swiping some smoked ribs from his countertop (they were for his in-laws). Tom Thayer joins us to break down the Bears game, and to reveal the nickname he was given by William “The Refrigerator” Perry. Also: the Philadelphia Eagles stadium has three jail cells, FYI. Steve touches Plymouth Rock at a Western Springs church.

Steve plays a jam from 1999 in tribute to Todd Snider. Friend of the family Kris dropped off some birthday tacos and onion rings for Steve. Pat helped Steve with a CD drive issue. Claudia von Thrift is Hinsdale’s TikTok trash repurposing queen. Brendan got a KitchenAid thrown in as a Facebook Marketplace bonus. Steve gifted everyone with moisture-themed t-shirts. Good Gravy, what a Friday show!

Come join us as we celebrate Steve’s birthday on today’s podcast. Last night’s pizza party was a big success, and Steve was gifted with thoughtful cards (and even some walking around money) from the grandkids. An old classmate of Steve’s stops by to relive some middle school memories. Steve reflects on the House of Pies and other California landmarks, and earliest concert memories.

Steve and Brendan are highly recommending the new Ken Burns documentary, The American Revolution. Steve and Janet got a round of shots at Walgreens, and Steve had to remove his shirt during the process. The entire Dahl clan is gathering to celebrate Steve with a pizza party — there will be cake! Steve would like Joe to bring him to the best restaurant in Little Village, as he’s seeking a new go-to taco spot.