DoorDash delivered Steve a chicken enchilada with red sauce when he REALLY wanted cheese enchiladas with mole. Oh, the Humanity! Dag wandered the streets of San Francisco until he happened upon an English pub that offered comforting shepherd’s pie and an IPA. Steve used to go to the original Guitar Center in SFO. Steve is voting for Mikey Madison to win best actress for Anora. He actually gets to vote in the SAG Awards. It’s also a Talk to Me Tuesday. As expected, the boys do some talking. They are also accused of running a Medicare scam.

Steve believes Drumsticks chocolate and nut topping has improved in recent years. The ice cream and cone too. Tom Thayer attended Virginia McCaskey’s memorial service last week. SNL’s 50th anniversary special touched all the right notes. Steve was particularly pleased to see Eddie Murphy crushing it in a skit alongside Kenan Thompson and Will Ferrell. Dag’s guitar was destroyed in an AA baggage handling mishap, but Fender came to the rescue. Bradley Whitford and Amy Landecker were among the attendees at the band’s show in Los Angeles.

Steve welcomes his forever Valentine, Janet, down to the basement studio. Janet challenges Steve to recite his fried chicken recipe. He seems to be a little bit rusty on the exactly recipe and methodology of the dish. As a youth, Mike Dahl found discomfort protruding seams, and brand/size tags. Yet, Steve and Janet missed the opportunity to invent tag-free clothing. Tami Sagher worked on Jason Kelce’s ESPN late night show during the playoffs. Tami’s fountain pen obsession was replaced by a love of football this fall. everyone on the DahlCast agrees that Saquon Barkley is a very cool guy. Tami just CAN’T… with the vomit bowl.

It’s Talk Soup on today’s Dahlcast, with a healthy helping of Matt Dahl. Steve likes the sound of the Angel Reese combo meal at Mickey D’s, and still maintains he can make wonton soup and fried chicken. Brendan used to print out a wealth of entertainment news stories and litter Matt’s Buena Park apartment with his paperwork. Saturday Night Live’s 50th Anniversary special will air this Sunday with many of its brightest stars returning for the occasion. Billy Ray Cyrus recently experienced a rough outing in our nation’s capital.

A portrait (well actually a photo) of Steve has been requested by the Western Springs Historical Society. It will reside inside the WS original water tower. Joe Gaspar envisions Steve leading electric bike tours around his beautiful suburb. Miles Teller will star in a film about a heroic WWII bicyclist. Brendan visited Barnaby’s of Northbrook for an enlightening pizza experience. The Chicago Pizza Guys, Carl and Tim, had a different experience. A pre-Valentine’s Day dinner couple left their annual hefty tip at Club Lucky. Real, or publicity stunt?

Historically, Steve hasn’t really fussed over his hair too much. He woke up this morning with a mohawk, which Janet found amusing. His attempts to sell used gear on Reverb are already facing some shipping challenges, but Steve has found a sympathetic owner at the Indian Head Park UPS store, who has quickly become a trusted resource. Steve unveils a claim about his wonton soup prowess, but how long has it really been since he’s prepared it? The Talk To Me Tuesday phone bank is full of subscribers, some of them brand new to the show, with helpful info.

Steve, Brendan, and Dag each enjoyed the Super Bowl in their own way. Dag’s kids came by for a delicious grilled dinner and some pre-game Rummikub. Brendan and Hank enjoyed the game at home. Tom Thayer is dealing with some pain after his knee replacement surgery, but is starting physical therapy today. The extended Bears family suffered a pair of losses this weekend; Virginia McCaskey and Dick Jauron.

Steve returns with details of his Radiation Simulation, along with updated stats on his bladder’s storage capacity. A visit to The Honey Bee for a late morning breakfast was a much needed highlight. Steve and Janet are hosting a Super Bowl viewing party but the menu is still in flux. Brendan and Dag are undecided in their game watching plans. Jim Fabbrini is a proud Dahlcast sponsor. He’s offering subscribers three lovely arrangements at generous prices for Valentine’s Day. Finally, a hot oil/cool ranch drama went down at a Wingstop. Can you guess where it was?

Dag’s dad had a fabulous night out in Vegas with Quincy Jones that included an encounter with Frank Sinatra. Brendan recently sampled his first soup dumpling, and it was love at first taste. Captain Morgan will be a part of the French Quarter festivities ahead of Super Bowl LIX. Meanwhile, Taylor Swift’s luxury suite menu will feature a tomahawk steak seared with the big game logo.

Steve reports on a dismaying development regarding the dwindling supply of Florida oranges. A grammar question led to an early wake up call for Janet. Steve brought her cinnamon toast in bed. Brendan is happy to update us with the news that Cubs pitchers and catchers will be reporting soon. Steve has already seen the Super Bowl commercials, and he’s got some concerns about pizza and hair appearing together in one. A subscriber confirms Brendan’s recollections of Candy Cane Park. We also learn that the playground equipment was red and white striped.

It’s a Talk To Me Tuesday, and one caller preps Dag for a culinary tour of the Philadelphia/DC area. Emailers help us locate the elusive Candy Cane Park and school us on Nashville hot chicken saucing. An autographed jersey led Brendan to Michael’s on a shadow box search. Steve was a crafty childhood candlemaker and reimagined of old Readers Digest magazines as holiday decorations. Surprisingly, Steve actually understands the Kendrick Lamar vs. Drake rap battle based merely on his own native intelligence.

Woodstock’s annual Groundhog Day celebration drew thousands of happy campers, but Dag was busy in his attic, a regret-filled no-show. Brendan and Steve watched the Grammys (it’s a very popular music awards show), door to door. Steve enjoyed all the Los Angeles tributes. Steve’s preliminary procedure on Thursday set the table for his upcoming (Middle Aged) radiation treatments. He gives us an update on what’s happening with his prostate issues. Matt Dahl is a fervent advocate (and installer) of the bidet. Steve bonded with Matt’s dog Roger, before setting off Matt’s home burglar alarm.

Woodstock Willie’s glow up is complete. Dag’s lovable town is going all out for  Groundhog Day 2025 with groundhog-themed musicals, bar crawls, and paint-alongs. The hottest party trends of 2025 may astound and confuse you. Brendan says there ain’t nothing wrong with a shower beer.

Dag and Brendan raise a High Life to Vince’s favorite bar, which is shutting down for good. Mayor Johnson has a turkey sandwich buddy. We seek out local Houston perspectives on Minute Maid Park’s impending name change. Brendan describes how Big Sauce aims to incorporate small town inventions, with a romantic twist.

Groundhog Day is approaching. Will Dag venture into the Woodstock Town Square to catch Willy’s prognosticatIon? We chat with a serious vinyl collector who saw 8,000 LPs (some of them minty collectables) vanish in the recent California fires. The Dude takes a mellow approach to everything, including his horrific loss. Steve is watching Telemundo but can’t always keep up with the rapid fire Spanish being spoken. Steve and Pat’s European vacation was decidedly cheeseburger oriented.

Steve bought Janet an Apple Watch and even selected the band. There was thought behind the gift: a Joliat family prerequisite. Steve is readying himself for some upcoming procedures, including a test run for his radiation treatment. Seven planets are aligned in the sky for an outer space parade. Florida siblings brawled at their dad’s funeral after an argument broke out over the eulogy.A young cigarette-smoking Brendan terrorized the locals from his gang’s home turf of the fierce-sounding Candy Cane Park. The phone banks are full on this Talk To Me Tuesday!

Steve is battling a stomach bug, but the versatile family popcorn bowl is close at hand. Over the weekend, a good chunk of the family played Bingo at the Country Club. Steve provided an embarrassing moment. Janet sits in on today’s show and has some great questions for Tom Thayer. Tom’s one week away from a knee replacement surgery, so we’re not sure if he’ll join us next week. He’s got some Super Bowl thoughts, however, and also points out Steve’s interesting communication strategy. Dag had two good shows with Poi Dog over the weekend, and Brendan was in Hawkeye basketball heaven.

It’s a Zinger Friday, and they’re flying fast and furious! Longtime investigative reporter for ABC7 Chuck Goudie has left the station. He certainly left Steve with a specific memory. Brendan has Oscar fever, but only Steve has screeners. We also hear a snippet of the Dr. Ironbeard song, and it’s as weird as we’d hoped. David Schwimmer once served divorce papers to Rod Stewart. What would a play about a marriage between Rod Stewart and Schwimmer look like? Dag’s five year notebook project is complete at last. Will anyone meet his

Steve’s studio continues to lie in disarray; it’s a forest of cables and outdated, unnecessary machinery. He wants to organize it all, but doesn’t know where to begin. Is he turning his attention the miraculous new food robot, the Thermomix? Charlie Dahl gave Grandma Janet a lesson on his favorite soccer players’ goal celebrations. Charlie also favors a chocolate-heavy lunch.  Dag’s dog Ivy is getting some much needed dental work done. Steve recalls a jaunty nonsense song from fourth grade, Dr. Ironbeard.

Among Steve’s favorite things is the remote starts for his car, a technology he had forgotten about but is now taking full advantage of it. Steve has never watched any of the Terminator movies. Dag starred in the very first indoor/outdoor carpet commercial. Western Springs residents dine out more often than residents of Clarendon Hills, Hinsdale, and La Grange. Dag and the family enjoy playing Rummikub. Is Western Springs ready for Steve’s dispensary idea? Dag feels he’s pinpointed a pivotal day in his life. What will Brendan do with Steve’s old studio gear? 

While grabbing a burger during a Cubs Convention break, Brendan had a pleasant conversation with an old guest on the Steve & Garry Show… a traveling salesman who helped Garry flesh out his impressive collection of sunglasses, specifically of the Vuarnet brand. According to Steve, Garry had a weird, yet impressive collection of sunglasses. Steve is entitled to many senior discounts that he doesn’t really seem to be taking advantage of. It’s a Talk To Me Tuesday today, and we receive (and respond to) both phone calls and email from our subscribers. A newly released medical report on The King leaves Steve feeling vindicated. Steve risked extreme exposure to the cold trying to open the door to his club’s golf simulator.

On this brutally cold Midwestern morning, Steve lit one of the family fireplaces so that Janet would receive a warm greeting when she came downstairs. Tom Thayer is getting geared up to watch Notre Dame play in the National Championship this evening. Plenty of Tom’s college teammates are in Atlanta to cheer on the Irish. Brendan attended the Cubs Convention, which featured Sammy Sosa’s glorious return. Dag had a very productive weekend at Kingsize Studios with Expo’76, but his singing voice was not up for the challenge when it came time to add vocals.

Steve longs for the glory days of network television, when M*A*S*H* ruled the airwaves. Steve and Janet spent two hours at the doctor’s office to hear the options on Steve’s impending treatment. Janet witnessed Steve’s jocular demeanor. Jim Fabbrini is home from Vail in one piece. Dag and Expo’76 are getting ready for a weekend in the recording studio. Janet joins us to explain Steve’s Thursday doctor visit, as well as all the things he does and doesn’t do around the house.

Steve has a laminated sheet with important familial names and dates, plus a list of major surgeries he has undergone. Dag has yet to try the Graziano’s THC-spiked giardiniera. Steve fired off an email to the Western Springs village manager concerning the irritating lights on a local vape shop. Red dye No. 3 is on the FDA’s chopping block. Bob Uecker passed away at age 90. While Dag was a lousy student, he did have access to the things he loved, and eventually did for a living, at Maine South High School in Park Ridge. Steve’s secret passion: flan. Who knew?