The heat is on in frigid Florida, but Steve, Janet, and Rosie arrived safely. Watch out for falling iguanas! Janet was surprised and delighted that Steve delayed the journey to Florida due to road safety conditions. Tom Thayer talks modern technology in sports, before dashing off to ESPN. Steve’s frontage road shortcuts didn’t really save much time, and he has yet to be tracked down by the hotel police for pilfering some late night ice cream.

Dag rose early and made his way to Woodstock Town Square, where crowds gathered to witness the weather prognostication of Woodstock Willie. Brendan ventured out to St. Charles over the weekend to DJ a surprise party. The Grammys featured an Ozzy tribute and an undressed Bieber. RIP to Catherine O’Hara and to open seating on Southwest.

Steve, who is from out west, turned Dag onto a series of Steppenwolf songs, a previous blind spot in his musical life. Brendan helps Steve get ready for his long drive to Florida with some air checks and station IDs from Indiana radio stations. It’s here, where we learn about the imaginary radio stations that both Dag and Steve launched in their youth. Steve tries to perfect his Donald Duck voice, and invents a new, sexier version of the legendary cartoon voice.

Steve’s new approach to patience is tested after he accidentally spills his morning protein drink across his equipment. Janet is on hand to share some details. And with the Florida trip looming near, we get some insight into their individual packing practices, as well as what it’s like to check into a hotel together. Steve’s assortment of musical gear is impressive. Janet’s discovers some of Steve’s old notebooks, which include the early drafts of some classic songs. Professional women’s baseball is on the way.

Food rules on this Wednesday DahlCast. Steve is forced to digest a fast food takedown from a long-winded food website. Meanwhile, a small town woman helps prepare a delicious dinner for Brendan, though Dag is wary. Joe wanted to call his bike shop Joe’s House of Wings. And down in Florida, an uncontrollable daughter faces charges after attacking her Pork Chop Mom.

Steve found himself wondering if he’d have a similar fate to Elvis, but he’s happy to report that he’s having a much better day today. A spontaneous jam session breaks out as Steve performs an original classic while Dag backs him up. Brendan is certain that he can get a slice of pie with frosting on it. Dag reflects on the Norge Ski Jump in Fox River Grove, and Steve seeks press credentials for the upcoming Florida Man Games.

The Florida travel plans are going together for Janet and Steve, but it took some “linear” thinking. Their Sunday open house/football family watch party was a little low on turnout, but was a total success, dip-wise. Janet made Reuben dip and pizza dip. Steve unexpectedly lapsed into a severe football depression during the Rams at Seahawks Game. Where were you 40 years ago today? Tom Thayer was getting to work early.

Today’s podcast is more like an episode of Entertainment Tonight, with all the fast breaking celebrity news, as well as this year’s Oscar nominations. In more local news, Steve has detected a negative slide in the attitude of young citizens of Western Springs. But he is definitely fond of the CBS 2 Weathersphere, and thinks more stations should use that type of visual presentation. Plus, a reminder: it takes less energy to be nice than it does to be mean.

Steve is on a “I would’ve helped” hot streak. Janet hung pictures while Steve was in the basement, but he would’ve helped. Steve and Janet celebrated the arrival of their new couch (and the delay in the delivery of their new chair) by watching Song Sung Blue together. Steve’s not sure if it’ll be a good napping/eating couch, though. Together, he and Janet unfolded a massive piece of fabric for an upcoming upholstery project, and finds a new footrest.

Steve’s new furniture arrived just as he was headed downstairs to podcast. His inaugural couch nap should occur before too long. Grateful Dead demo recordings helped him get to sleep last night. om Thayer sees great things ahead for Caleb Williams and the Bears. Tom scoffs at the notion that DJ Moore phoned it in on the final interception. The new couches arrived just as Steve descended to the basement. Also, where did “The Natty” come from?

Brendan’s abode has taken on a new life with the arrival of a suite of furniture that was wrapped and delivered from Steve and Janet’s house. Steve overheard one expletive from a mover and one “That’s What She Said” from Janet. Dag is back from Mexico, full of Wilco inspiration. The Indiana Hoosiers are the National Champs! Steve’s tooth pull went well, and his head now contains crushed up particles of a dead person. Also, it’s a Talk To Me Tuesday.

Steve would like to have a beehive now that Western Springs is beekeeper-friendly. There are obstacles; Henry Dahl is allergic to bee stings. The rest of the grandkids just fear themIt will be limited to two colonies per single family home. Jim Fabbrini offers flower expertise and debunks a few vase additives. An avalanche in the Alps claimed the life of a snowboarding legend.

Steve and Janet both sleep with their glasses on. Janet took a knife to an air mattress that wouldn’t deflate. Steve would’ve helped. New screens must be installed on the lanai in Florida. Mike Ditka ate alligator before winning games versus Tampa Bay and then ate it all the way up to the Super Bowl in New Orleans. Harold’s Chicken CEO Kristen Pierce-Sherrod passed away at age 55.

Questions abound on today’s DahlCast. Things like: Is AAA still worth it? What do you do with a challenge coin? What’s Jim Belushi up to? Brendan asks Steve to identify a mystery voice in some audio clips. It turns out to be a friend Steve hasn’t heard from in a while. Steve concludes that Western Springs women are getting haughtier, and that his neighborhood is being used for less desirable businesses than the downtown area.

A “essential” worker gained notoriety with his cheese grating display at the Bears/Packers game. Brendan recalls Steve’s deep dish pizza hat idea. Caleb Williams dined at Ron of Japan after the Bears victory. Callers have questions about the inspiration behind a Kashus Culpepper song, their favorite podcast episodes, and tenderloin silverskin. There’s also liberal praise for our Podcast Partners sprinkled into the mix.

Tom Thayer has never heard Soldier Field as loud as it was on Saturday night. We all had a great time watching the game. Steve wants the Bears to stay downtown, because the views are simply too amazing. Steve’s game watch ranks among his favorite ever, surrounded by family and adorned with cheese graters. Will Dag and his guitar be drafted for the next game?

Steve digs into an article about a McRib-centric court case. He’d make a good lawyer for the defense. There’s a mobile emissions testing facility popping up soon in Western Springs. Brendan’s Chicago podcast is charming listeners of the DahlCast, and rightfully so. Plus, he actually knows how to book a guest. More importantly: where are we watching the Bears game?

Steve and Henry enjoyed some Jack In The Box together after Henry’s night of basketball. Henry manned the ordering kiosk and secured tacos. The painters are hard at work, and Steve’s managing his paint fume intake. Have you ever been ostracized from your Mom Group? Or have you ever had two completely preventable flat tires that were all your fault, in the same night, as Dag has?

Steve’s dental situation is a little more complicated than he first imagined; but he’s made arrangements. Brendan, Dag and Joe offer some helpful thoughts on a recent AI-generated photo of Steve. Steve needs to cancel his “Steve Dahl” Google Alerts. Dag is traveling to Mexico for a rock ‘n’ roll weekend with Jeff Tweedy. Steve names his top ten most wanted albums he wants to collect on vinyl. Let It Bleed would be his first overall pick.

The house painters have arrived at Steve and Janet’s, and the tarpaulins have been put in place; a fresh look awaits. But what is the fate of the dated but possibly cool again built-in intercom system? Motley Crue bassist Nikki Sixx was recently inspired to write a riff after witnessing a bald eagle in flight at approximately 7:39 AM. A caller got an unwelcome gift when he once worked at a country club.

Steve and Janet are readying the house for some re-painting. What is the situation with Steve’s proposed second floor man-cave/studio/retreat? Only Brendan seemed to have any New Years Eve plans. Tom Thayer has design ideas for a hellish visitors locker room in his dream stadium. Dag rescues his discarded Christmas tree from the curb, in preparation for his yearly chopping and burning tradition.

In this final show of 2025 (where did the year go??) We we of course discuss any resolutions we might have, as well as any plans we have for tonight. Tom Thayer joins us, with an appreciation of Steve’s football knowledge. He also shares some of his innovations in dog transportation. There’s a clip collage as well, to remind us of the year in quips. Happy New Year, everyone! Thanks for supporting The DahlCast.

After a brief remembrance of the diminutive, confrontational actor Robert Blake, we learn that Steve has a rare hankering to actually go out for lunch. He’s got his sights set on a new and highly lauded dumpling spot. During our Talk To Me Tuesday segment, a listener brings back some memories of Steve’s acting career. The wrong pizza was delivered to the Juhlin household, but the purveyors resolved the issue rapidly.

Howdy, Gang. Steve displayed exemplary, helpful behavior, despite a meat debacle (not his fault) amidst other food triumphs. He also drained some excess pool water (in a thoughtful and innovative way), without complaints from any neighbors. This leads us to track down some alleged pool experts online. Scooby Dag solved a buzzer mystery in the laundry room. Violet gave Grandpa Steve a coffee mug as a gift.