Today’s Virginia Monologues was of course hilarious, and perhaps the best executed one yet.Despite his former one-pack-a-day habit, Buzz was still able to run marathons back in the day. It’s his J-Lo poster that really gets his heart moving these days. Was a switchblade knife a part of your childhood? Brendan found a delightful Detroit style pizza. Is the name Dag becoming popular? Steve wants to go to the electric train restaurant with exactly one of his grandkids (at a time). 

Steve recalls that while he was a California kid, he watched Kris Kristofferon practicing his songs by a pool. Not long after that, a young Rick Dahl distracted Linda Ronstadt with a frozen dessert mishap at a The Troubadour in LA. Janet joins us today to answer subscriber email and make a book recommendation. Steve has married two older women. Janet also recalls being banned from her family piano as a child, and how her first day of teaching unfortunately coincided with a teachers strike. A DJ dance party in the family room was epic while it lasted. Pepper makes Steve sneezy.

We all managed to get a decent night of sleep last night, which gives us the energy to discuss far flung topics such as the rise and fall of the urban chicken, and a weird family business in Florida. We learn the ups and downs of owning a bike shop in these modern times, while also learning about olden times through the eyes of a blacksmith. Tickets are on sale for our December 5th show at Zanies in Rosemont, a celebration of Steve’s 70th birthday: is he readying his Amazon wishlist in preparation for this momentous occasion?

If you’re driving past Superdawg, don’t worry; the famous giant hot dog figures that usually top the building are in for repair. They’ll be back soon. Also today: recollections of the divorce craze, a fight for an historic baseball, memories of our trip to Mexico with listeners, our love of dogs, and an even more complete wrap-up of the ELO show. Steve reads a local critic’s review of the ELO show that that somehow targets Steve, ELO was never a disco band. Try learning some facts, Bob Gendron freelancer at the Tribune.

It was a rare Triple Crown weekend of separate live events for the guys. Steve saw his old friend Jimmy Webb at the Old Town School, and had a chance to say hello afterwards. Brendan saw the uproarious Splatter Theater at The Annoyance. Dag somehow got a front row seat for ELO. It was a surreal experience for him. Tom Thayer was pleased with this week’s effort from the Bears. Tom is preparing for his beloved pup Ernie to cross the Rainbow Bridge. 

Buzz has a beloved amp that Dag covets, but he promises to hook Dag up with one of his own. They even manage to not get kicked out of Guitar Center. Big V’s basement is a stellar place to hang. It’s also where we learn about Skibidi, Ohio. There’s exciting news for Steve as 7-Up is introducing Shirley Temple in a can. Brendan really wants to make a reservation for dinner for Steve and Janet, prior to their attending tonight’s Jimmy Webb show at The Old Town School.

Steve and Janet have a night out planned for the Old Town School of Folk Music to see Jimmy Webb on Friday night. Steve drove all the way to Westmont for no reason, because he was angry. He came home with apples, sourdough bread and a Greek salad in a cup. Dag and Expo’76 had a glorious show last night on Chicago’s marvelous Riverwalk. Dag and Expo’76 had a glorious show last night on Chicago’s marvelous RiverWalk. Janet misses the female camaraderie at Curves gym.

There was a time when Mexican food was considered dangerous Steve and Brendan recall some long-gone Western Springs businesses. Dag was touted on both WGN TV and Radio this morning, as plans for another REM album tour were revealed. Joe offers advice on locking up your bike for long periods of time, not to mention some notable bike thief hacks. Steve was awake very late last night; both Brendan and Dag have some app recommendations.

Steve doesn’t own any jeans, nor does he plan to purchase jeans. Will Dag’s blue jeans be dry in time for his upcoming show? Dan Bernstein found himself in hot water with Barstool Eddie, Dave Portnoy, and the Barstool Sports fanbase. Tom Thayer fielded calls from several Bears alumni who wanted to discuss the disastrous D’Andre Swift option play. Brendan offers up a pluckily optimistic observation on the game, and is quickly redirected towards the truth by Tom. 

Steve has found himself as the voice of encouragement for people’s sobriety stories on Threads. He made Janet her favorite cake for her birthday. Dag defends cake for breakfast against an indignant Brendan. Talk To Me Tuesday has been moved up a day to Monday (Tom Thayer will join us tomorrow), The Dahls discover a heretofore unexplored feature on their leaf blower. Brendan could be on the receiving end desk from a listener.

Many Words Rhyme W/Herring

Speakers of the House

Dahl Boys Free the Idaho Two

Light Up, Everybody

You Can Kiss My Astrodome

Always the Original Bluesman Newsman

Video Killed the Radio Star

Fly With Me To Fish Country

Romper, Bomper, Stomper Boo

Slowly Coming Out of Hibernation

Tuesday Morning in the Dark

Secret Mormon Wives Stuff

Eberflus Manor is Monogrammed

Coincidental, or Heavenly Sign