Weekend announcements from the Bears are causing all sorts of heartbreak, confusion, and rage. Steve and Janet watched the Tony Awards, despite his forsaking the theater. Steve tried some new food for Rosie, but she is not embracing it. Bulls broadcasting legend and 3x champ Stacey King passed away at age 59. Brendan had fun at his yearly DJ gig at the amazing St. Charles Public Library, where he reunited with old friends, The Bergers.

Two guitarists, two different approaches to learning; Steve and Dag recall their early days of axe-wielding. John (Jon?) Travolta checks in to talk about his updated new look. How many Marilyns is too many Marilyns? Does Steve lack empathy? Buzz Kilman is on hand to sing the praises of “Begonia” (Brendan is also on board) and discuss the French horror classic, “Eyes Without A Face” which makes for a super uncomfortable movie-watching experience.

Western Springs issued a boil order this morning, but it seems to have arrived a little too late for Steve’s liking. He may have consumed some yellow water. Some ill advised late night Jack In The Box has left Steve in a wobbly state this morning — it may be time for a re-think on that fast food chain. Janet is stocking up for holiday glitter. Also, she and Brendan (who won’t be at Dag’s RiverWalk gig tonight) open up the Sports Desk for some serious Knicks discussion.

Steve considered adding Garry on LinkedIn before he read Garry’s profile. Dag is in possession of his father’s old recliner, where Bozo might’ve relaxed once upon a time. Steve and Janet are seriously considering electric bikes, now that Joe is sitting on a giant new shipment of them — don’t worry, he knows how to fix them. Brendan the gadabout had an afternoon that included both The Bean and a delicious beef sandwich; how Chicago is that?

Steve reached a manageable relationship with Janet’s old boyfriend, but it took many decades. Has AI infected the world of inspirational dog adoption videos? We’re hoping not. Brendan’s hooked on Amazing Water Homes, but a recent episode found him Angry about a reading deck for mom. The Bears stadium situation continues to create befuddlement. Please hide yourself away from your responsibilities and steal away to your reading deck to listen.

The Box. Steve and Janet were met with disappointment, and their dine-in efforts thwarted, during their weekend outing to Jack In The Box. After an unfunny monologue and some flight delays, Tom has returned from Hawaii. His dogs took their time in welcoming him home. Henry shadow caddied for Grandpa Steve at the club over the weekend. Steve took a pair of tumbles while checking on some landscaping lights.

Steve enjoyed an outdoor nap in his newly assembled lounge chair, which was trickier to put together than he initially thought. Tom Skilling will appear at Riot Fest this fall as a celebrity. Snappy Dog informed Dag they won’t be carrying malt powder any longer.  This week’s Drive-In Review films have teeth. Buzz is trying to save his hands from rotting by rekindling his love of juggling.

It’s National Hamburger Day, and so we’re looking for new spots and making plans for a meet up to celebrate. Will we follow through on those plans? Did the hamburger originate in New Haven? Or elsewhere? Each potential origin story is thick and juicy. A tagline think tank breaks out on behalf on DIS Direct.New couches bring some new pains for an already ailing Steve. And though a glitch in the system prevents him from responding directly, Steve seizes an opportunity to answer some listener emails on today’s DahlCast.

Despite his best efforts, The Crate System® for poolside storage failed to take hold with Steve’s grandchildren. After much consideration, he’s contemplating deploying mesh baskets instead. Speaking of storage, several of Steve and Janet’s donation items were rejected for failing to be in a box or bag. Tom Thayer issues his final report from Hawaii, including a t-shirt mission he was on. The NFL is preparing for a new peanut butter and jelly sandwich in locker rooms across the league. Also: Do you pluck your headless goose before cooking it? Or at least, grease it’s neck?

Steve spent his Memorial Day weekend remembering, jamming, and relaxing. A drive to Bloomington allowed Janet to mourn the loss of her aunt. Dag had a fairly full schedule of gigs, and Brendan spent some delightful time in the company of good friends. There was also a Dahl Dudes jam session on the back patio, as Steve, Matt and Mike got their Wagon Wheel turning. There was also a Dahl Dudes jam session on the back patio, as Steve, Matt and Mike got their Wagon Wheel turning.

Steve’s weight loss has left him perpetually cold, and so he’s wearing a jacket indoors. Brendan offers some road food suggestions for Steve and Janet’s trip to a memorial service in Bloomington, Illinois. Buzz is back and he turns us on to Under Paris, a wild ride through the shark-infested waters (streets and sidewalks) of Paris. Speaking of movies, does Buzz regret not standing up to Gene Siskel, and what was the issue, exactly?

The “read the book vs. see the movie” dilemma raises its head as Steve fails to connect with Remarkably Bright Creatures. If only the book was easier to hold. Janet is dismayed by the cost of youth sports, and the massive time commitments. Neither “Florida Steve” nor “Illinois Steve” is fond of blankets on the couch, let alone cuddling underneath them. The Chicago Bears ownership is really putting fan loyalty to the limits.

Steve recounts life as a right fielder at White Sox Fantasy Camp. He also has learned about an alleged new genre of music called Crisco. Does he think Crisco Sucks? Tom Thayer joins us from warm, breezy Hawaii, where he’s listening to Rockopolis and filming his buddies as they surf. Tom went to the Maui Humane Society to rescue a dog who was running out of time, but a miracle happened right in the nick of time.

Steve goes beneath the surface to investigate a leak in his pool. He’s also considering a subscription to MAD Magazine. Steve and Rosie have patched things up. A Floridiot is charged with burglary stemming from a report of flying his drone while drunk. Considering a career as a drug mule? Listen to today’s podcast. Steve struggled to recommend a quality Chinese restaurant in Naples to Dr. Keith. Also, it’s a Talk To Me Tuesday.

Janet’s aunt passed away. Did Steve uncharacteristically fill the Joliat family chat with thoughtful remembrances? Henry Dahl was called into action as backup goalie for his lacrosse team. Dag was observing in the radio booth as Len Kasper called the White Sox walk-off home run against the Cubs. Mike Dahl convinced Emmett to try the spicy shrimp cocktail sauce at St. Elmo’s in Indianapolis. Brendan makes a (pretend) dash to the safety of the Kia.

Steve is beefing with Rosie, which makes him very sad. Buzz Kilman is back with Drive-In Reviews! Ralph Fiennes iodine-soaked Iron Maiden performance in 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple left Buzz mesmerized. Buzz Kilman is back with Drive-In Reviews! Ralph Fiennes iodine-soaked Iron Maiden performance in 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple left Buzz mesmerized. Dag will be attending the Crosstown Classic on Sunday.

Steve introduces a few characters from his earliest Chicago days at WDAI. We hear a cut from the Expo’76 album, Hot In The Dark and learn a little about its recording. Janet rescued some expensive bedsheets from ruin. The culprit: ice cream stains. Direct mail guided Steve directly to a new medical professional. DIS Direct can do the same for your business. sprouts: aare they merely a pseudo-healthy space filler?

Steve harbors a strange fantasy about returning to radio as an acerbic country music DJ, who’s outwardly indifferent towards the music he plays. In the real world, he’s busy re-digging The Association. Steve once invited a neighbor girl to go see the band Cream, and she said yes. What Steve failed to mention was that he didn’t have tickets, nor a means of getting to the concert. A diamonds thief’s Hail Mary move when caught was painful in the end.

Steve scores a sweet Wordle victory, which leads to a discussion on some of the ins and outs of the other NYT games. Steve has been operating for decades under the assumption that chicken bones sharpen garbage ‘disposer’ blades. Speaking of chicken, Brendan scored big time at Jewels on Cheap Chicken Monday. Will Dag help Steve unload his musical gear, as Brendan awkwardly suggests? Also, it’s a Talk To Me Tuesday.

Mothers’ Day was a delight at each of our assorted homes, and we paid tribute to the ladies in our lives, with gifts, good food, Fabrinni’s flowers. Steve successfully carried out his water heater flushing mission, but Janet claims the troublesome clanking sound has returned — stay tuned. We all have similar thoughts on the idiot tourist who hurled a rock at the head of a monk seal in Hawaii, but it sounds like the locals are exacting their revenge.

Steve is hoping that his new ATC app will take the place of the runaway hours he’s spent on Instagram. Brendan puts Steve and Dag through their paces with a tricky quiz about lacrosse slang, that covers everything from popcorn to lettuce, with pure steez. Steve is trying to be a more courteous driver. He will NOT be driving in France. Dag tries to get in a plug for this weekend’s Expo’76 gig in Steger, but is shut down.

Steve opted for puzzles over piddling around and it paid off with immediate brain benefits. His relationship with his AI speaker is entering a very conversational level, and is getting deeper and more personal. Brendan tries to persuade Steve on the freedom of sandals. Is there reflexology in Steve and Janet’s future? It seems that newly-discovered Table Grapes will be. Dag is home at last, his car windshield odyssey behind him.

Steve is preparing to drain his water heaters without professional supervision. Dag’s is coming to us from the Peter White Public Library in Marquette, Michigan today, one of his favorite places on earth. His recent spate of woes was tempered by a spirited family victory at a local brew pub’s trivia contest last night. Steve was inappropriate with his digital speaker, and she abruptly left their conversation.

A tree fell on Dag and Meredith’s car in the Upper Peninsula. Thankfully, they were uninjured, but the experience was harrowing. Steve picked up two pounds of arrachera from the meat market and asparagus from the fruit store. His BBQ plans were disrupted when he and Janet played treat grandparents during a stormy softball game. He met two subscribers who got to witness him complain in person. Is Lou Malnati’s no longer swimming in the deep end? Brendan fears the iconic deep dish got thinner.