Sometimes we think we understand technical audio terms, but we are really just clicking on buttons to see what happens. Today’s DahlCast covers a lot of territory, so hold on tight. You’ll hear about everything from drunken door to door magazine salesmen to winterberries to all-ladies’ psychic groups. We’re all looking for fun things to do this weekend, and today’s show should get the ball rolling for you.

Some new steroids have given Steve the energy to monkey around with the gear before the podcast. With a possible trivia night on the horizon, Brendan puts Steve and Janet through their paces with a wide-ranging series of test questions. Steve’s surprisingly knowledgeable about Sex & The City. Janet startled a protective Rosie when she got into bed last night. Recurring dreams are an epidemic amongst the Dahlcast staff, with ghosts of past tests, jobs, and partners abounding.

The carpet cleaners are in the neighborhood, so Steve closed the storm shutters to combat the noise. We discover some disturbing facts about Ziggy the Elephant. Florida scammers use prayer to dupe their victims. Also in Florida, a man fires some “ammunition” at protected birds in his backyard. A whippoorwill weighs in, and helps us rank bird smartness. Joe and Steve were communicating about bike repair via video messages. What should Steve’s afternoon haircut look like?

A party bus pulled up to The Fun Zone in Rosemont over the weekend, to whisk away a triumphant Brendan Greeley, and bring him to Medieval Times for Matt Dahl’s 40th birthday blowout. Matt Dahl, another year older, and with a new sword to show for it. Steve finds horse poop to be the least offensive animal feces. Hear this amazing tale on today’s DahlCast, lovingly brought to life by the Birthday Boy himself, on his actual 40th birthday.

Prayers and best wishes were heard, as Matt’s dog Roger returned home on his own. We hear all about this family effort today, as a relieved and grateful Matt Dahl joins us. Tom Thayer tuned in to the Masters before he watched Pete Crow-Armstrong and the Cubs defeat the Dodgers on Sunday Night Baseball. He also reports that he is frustrated by a syrupy Jim Nance, people who yell at golf tournaments and two-handed professional bowling.

Brendan is looking forward to his weekend gig at Zanies, where he’ll be warming up the crowd for Cozy Conversations with The Sister Project. It’s a live podcast recording, hosted by his good friends Lauren and Michelle. Steve has considered live streaming a round of golf, but he’s not sure if people want to see that. Did you happen to catch John Travolta’s 2016 film, I Am Wrath? No? Yeah, it was here and gone pretty quickly, but he stops by to talk about it finding a home on Roku. Join us for a dissection of the trailer and some behind the scenes tales.

It’s been a tense stretch for the Dahls, with the upsetting news that Matt’s dog Roger ran away, after breaking loose and being hit by a car. Janet has been working Facebook to spread the word. We also learn about some typical but uncool behavior from some wound-up teenage boys wreaking havoc in a movie theater showing the Minecraft movie. This is where we are introduced to the term Chicken Jockey. What’s the deal with roundabouts? Also, Steve gets some help at the Lee County Tax Collector, and was impressed by their offices.

Janet declares that her Florida world is far too beige, and puts the blame on Steve’s notoriously suspect couch-buying skills. He’s envisioning a life as well-kept Florida houseboy, but it might not be all it’s cracked up to be, ultimately. There’s also a flood of Pasadena memories for Steve, as we dig deeper into the origin of some famous local graffiti that he saw as a child and never forgot.

Three Naples youths bullied the Easter Bunny at a mall. Ranch dressing boasts a rich and creamy history. A FL McDonald’s Ranch throw down leads Dag to pick up his guitar for some CSI-inspired fun. Brendan has toyed with the idea of making his own ranch dressing, an idea which leads us to explore the homespun history of this popular salad dressing. It’s a Talk To Me Tuesday, and we’re not getting fooled again.

Steve planned a solo afternoon golf outing, but a pair of Minnesotan’ brothers foisted themselves on him and he had no option but to join them, however briefly. He did happen upon a nice family of New Yorkers who helped change his mood. Tom Thayer shares a great golfing story about coach Ditka, and he and Dag tell stories of baldness. Tom shaves his head out on the back deck of his house, which entertains the neighbors.Tom’s also got a great idea for a show, called ‘Fineable Offenses’. The queue for White Lotus was too long for Steve and Janet.