Steve made the switch to tangerine juice and he’s wondering why he didn’t do so sooner. Dag helped his daughter move to the city. Tom Thayer has had enough of mock drafts and supposed insider tips about the upcoming NFL Draft. Dag plays some famous guitar riffs, in response to a guitar riff question. Tom, who knows the guy who makes Eddie Vedder’s ukuleles, is jetting off to Maui after the Draft. He will join us next week from his surf shack on Maui.

Steve details lobster’s journey from sustenance to luxurious meal. Janet wants to see “Project Hail Mary” in a theater, but Steve resists movie theater visits. Plus, a Dahlcast bombshell: The neighborhood whippoorwill might not actually be a whippoorwill. Steve and Rosie’s night time ritual is explained in detail. And don’t forget to blurt “Stever!” wherever you go.

Steve and Janet have been in a whirlwind of activity, including a trip to the mall, a coal-fired pizza dinner, chair yoga, and working through a mound of shellfish with their neighbors. Steve doesn’t like bacon in a jar, but he enjoys an AI generated song that features an undeniably human touch. Janet is on the lookout for her next Ta-da moment. And a Floridiot roars through the area in a Toyota Supra.

On the occasion of his birthday, Matt Dahl is taking his children to see Hamilton. Steve is trying to become a better handyman, and his list of recent accomplishments bears witness to this notion. He solved a tech problem, but that doesn’t mean he’s a qualified stereo repair person. What he is, though, is a Thought Leader, and that’s why so many podcasts want him. In another world, would he be a hat maker? RCA with a mule kick, anyone?

Recent reports of dangerous toads and the deputizing of toad hunters leads Steve to recall his early days as a frog digger. Big changes are afoot for anyone with a lead foot in Western Springs. Last night’s sunset cruise was picture perfect, though Steve was not responsive to the lure of Janet’s siren call from the dance floor. Brendan is downright giddy when a cheeseburger recommendation goes viral within our Circle Community. Why can’t Steve properly hold a book when reading?

Steve shot nine holes of golf (he’s a nine-hole guy) on his own, just as the Masters was taking place. Brendan and his siblings have an understanding when it comes to this year’s batch of Cubs season tickets. Noted nature photographer Tom Thayer calls in to confirm his un-deadness, and to introduce us to a new food item called the Party Melt. Steve still wants to do his tattoo origin story TV show, and also dispels some myths about jellyfish stings.

Steve struck up a conversation with a fellow produce chaser near the orange juice. Brace yourselves for some new technology that could revolutionize not only the avocado industry as a whole, but also the way we enjoy them. Steve can’t get enough dates, in all their varieties. Biblical scholar Brendan fields the tough questions and offers insight, while Steve concocts a troubling origin story for mankind.

Tom Thayer, he of thousands of games and countless catchphrases, checks in with Steve to refute a terrible rumor that’s making the rounds on social media. Last night’s Expo gig ended in a worrisome situation for bassist Ralph, but things are good this morning. Should dogs be allowed in supermarkets? Will Steve begin learning French Janet and his fall vacation?

Early rising Johnny Depp stops in to lay down a new blues tune he’s working on, and to soft launch his new Suavage Junior scent. Steve summons the fragrant actor during the inaugural podcast from the new Octagon Broadcast Center. It’s wired for sound and decorated to remind us all to Beach. Even Janet thinks it’s a pro-looking setup. We marvel at the Artemis space adventure, and wonder if colonizing the moon is a good idea.

Steve and Dag wax poetically about California to start the show on this Don’t Talk to Me Tuesday, as Dag’s recent trip out west is still nestled warmly in his mind. Brendan and Janet are bonding over basketball, as well as a phenomenal performance by Angels outfielder, Jo Adell. The new neighbors are up to something downstairs, and Steve suspects they may be doing something infuriatingly cool to their garage. Steve’s tired of talking into a TV tray.

Steve took Jackson to a Sephora inside a Kohl’s for some cologne bonding time. Jackson got a big bottle of Valentino that made his friends jealous. Steve took Jackson to a Sephora inside a Kohl’s for some cologne bonding time. Jackson got a big bottle of Valentino that made his friends jealous. Tom Thayer is getting new windows at the Joliet house after a leak situation. Tom remembers when Notre Dame’s weight room featured wooden benches.

Steve missed the boat today; the boat that Matt Dahl hired for he and his kids. Steve wonders if the single rented fishing pole will satisfy everyone’s itch to fish. The “Broadcast Center” is set to take shape, with the arrival of the crucial piece of furnitureThe LA health inspector is calling for the removal of sawdust on the floor of the legendary Phillipe’s restaurant. NASA launches a mission to the moon tonight. The space geek inside Steve is positively giddy.

Young Jackson Dahl joins us today (it’s his turn in the rotation), and we are mildly shocked to learn about the cologne culture that is part of modern sixth grade life. Jackson outlines some things he’d like to do, and has a basically positive review of Grandpa Steve’s guitar playing. Steve’s AI stalker, though somewhat realistic sounding, is absolutely relentless in her pursuit of Steve’s business.

We’re joined by Emery Dahl, who’s enjoying her spring break in Florida, along with her siblings and Daddy Matt Dahl. She shares some of the highlights of the trip so far, and like Grandpa Steve, she’s itching to grab a golf club. Tom Thayer joins us to sing the praises of both Chris Berman and Jay Hilgenberg. Dag talks about breaking a string onstage while opening for Jonathan Richman, and Steve shares a good hotel safe life hack.

Steve is encouraging Janet to continue with chair yoga upon their return to Western Springs. Steve’s IQ is again brought into question. Certain foods from childhood don’t stand the test (or the taste) of time. Spring is in the air, and so is Jim Fabbrini. Will he and Dag meet at Granite Peak in Wausau? How are your brackets holding up? This Friday DahlCast is ready to help guide you into the weekend.

Steve has made an effort to change his morning expectations out along the strolling path, and is far it’s worked. He’s even lending a hand in cleaning up other people’s messes. Janet, miraculously, has discovered a pizza that she truly likes. Weapons is a scary movie, but Steve wanted more explanation at the end. A Florida driver makes a seriously wrong turn and winds up on the tarmac. Speaking of driving, Jon Bon Jovi gives Bruce Springsteen a ride to a rehearsal.

Opening day for baseball is nigh, and Brendan is hotly anticipating spending tomorrow at Wrigley. Steve and Janet had an expensive dinner, but the food didn’t quite satisfy. Dag’s got some good post-gig pipes this morning. Steve reflects on his Think Tank Years, and some of the great unsolicited advice he offered to people. Brendan brings in some audio featuring an old friend of the show. Steve has broken up with Walgreens.

Steve spotted a bubble in the car tire, so he’s got to get that taken care of today. Dag’s 2014 Subaru Crosstrek is nearing 200K miles, and its now paid off. Dag remembers a comic strip movie that made him emotional as a youth. Steve remembers a nonexistent donkey. Brendan presses Dag to reveal a moment of childhood vulnerability. Brace yourself for some big news from the world of eccentric snack foods. Talk To Me Tuesday arrives on an actual Tuesday.

Steve would welcome better etiquette on the pathways around his Florida home. Janet lays some deep ironing knowledge on us, based on her early years as a child ironer. Tom Thayer is guaranteed to receive compliments whenever he wears his vintage Loop t-shirt. took his nephew to Brown’s Chicken and then to Dari Delight for soft serve ice cream. Are golf clothes designed to make men look a certain way?

Infrared light sauna therapy is offered at Steve’s health club, but he’s unsure of its benefits. He also senses that he’s been ghosted by a fired news reporter whose work he admired, after extending an invitation to join us on the podcast. Did his lack of proofreading lead to the non-response?The voicemail bank is chock-full of interesting calls. One caller remembers her grandmother’s inventive solution to dry lettuce for salads.

Steve managed some quality wordplay on his walk with Rosie this morning. Waffle House is calling Steve’s name. Janet had never been to a Waffle House, and Steve wants to take her. Roger Dahl (RDD Jr.) chose raw milk over pasteurized. With Jerry Garcia’s guitar being auctioned off at an incredible price, Steve reluctantly wonders what he should name his blue acoustic guitar.

Here at the Dahlcast, our values are on display, like at GYG. Jim Oberweis and Steve exchanged pleasantries on the walking path this morning, a new frontier for the neighbors. Dag’s tour has wrapped, capped by an appearance by REM bassist Mike Mills. Salad choppers and salad spinners make dinner better. Especially if you know your lettuce. Frank from DIS Direct answers our questions about the benefits of direct mail.

Steve and Janet are heading to a St. Patrick’s Day party later, armed with a Key Lime Pie, but Steve’s worried that it might not be green enough. A Gulf miscalculation created an unwanted sand bar ahead of Spring Break. Dag made it through the snowstorm and has arrived safely in Bloomington for the final show of the tour. Brendan ticked a lot of St. Patrick’s Day boxes over the weekend, and may end up just taking it easy tonight.

Tom Thayer sat next to some CPD subscribers at Chicago Cut. He went all OPL on them. Tom’s dad fashioned a mandoline for all the cabbage he was forced to slice each March. Janet opted for chicken and waffles at a Fort Myers breakfast outing. Steve’s solo golf game got rained out. Fortunately he has golf plans with a fellow former radio personality today. Brendan watched the river turn green, among other Irish-y things.