Steve entered a town Zoom meeting about road repair to question the incomplete map. Janet’s friendly conversation was interrupted by Steve, who needed geranium clarification. Dag’s water cooler runs neither hot nor cold. Retreaded tires make a comeback.

Steve was being a jerk yesterday for no good reason. He turned to meditation to regain his center. Joe is disappointed in the declining quality of plastic bags at Menards. Pat and Rachel gave Steve a smart water bottle that keeps track of his hydration.

There’s a battle for the ages brewing regarding sidewalks in a Western Springs subdivision. Steve spotted a kid flying downhill on a training bicycle. Lumber shortages halt Dag’s progress on his porch rehab. Decluttering Steve is selling gear on Reverb.

Steve reads Ernest Angley’s obituary. Angley once threatened Steve’s life. Dag had nerves before The Slugs’ first gig. Tom Thayer’s anecdote about Mike Golic unwrapping French onion soup can’t be topped. Henry introduced Steve to YouTube star Mr. Beast.

Dag has two shows at Hey Nonny in Arlington Heights this Saturday. We climb up the grapevine and pluck off facts concerning the mysterious death of a green grape innovator. John Heggie of Wochner Law Firm calls in to talk Grulinball and estate planning.

Steve sensed extreme grumpiness from a stump removal guy. Brendan laments the closure of a Logan Square taqueria. Janet ordered a bulk of chocolate peanuts and battles shower grout. Bill and Melinda Gates are splitting assets as they prepare to divorce.

It has been several years since Steve celebrated Cinco de Mayo. He thought he wrote his own vows for his wedding, but Janet corrects him. We learn the difference between cacao and cocoa as it relates to Blommer Chocolate. Joe once mailed Steve a dollar.

Steve experiences issues with Janet’s New York Times subscription. A patron swung a dirty lasso at Kid Rock’s bar in Nashville. A vicious ear biting story gives Brendan painful flashbacks. Street repairs in Steve’s neighborhood cause agitation for some.

Steve and Janet are back in Illinois after an eventful road trip. They hit Jack in the Box and a clearly labeled bumpy road. Tom Thayer felt the warm embrace of Bears fans in public after the Justin Fields draft pick. Dag cooked Insta-worthy enchiladas.

Steve welcomes founding member of the Village People, Felipe Rose, for a momentous conversation. Felipe and Steve exchange deliberations on the rise and demise of disco music and their respective roles. Felipe recounts the moment Y.M.C.A. was conceived.