Dag’s birthday bash was full of love and pita bread. Mike read about an onion method for pulling toxins out of the air. James and Grandpa are getting along well. Tom Thayer likes the studious linebacker play of Lake Zurich High School alum Jack Sanborn.

Buzz needed to deadlift 220 lbs. like he needed a needle in the eye. He’s got a book forthcoming, with a foreword by Svengoolie. Virginia finally found her franchise QB. David Hochberg strolls down Hubbard for a seafood salad lunch at Shaw’s Crab House.

Steve recalls his perilous boyhood trip to Idaho. Grandpa vetoed the nanny’s proposal to add a vegetable side to the kids’ Chick-fil-A meals. Steve prepared an Oreo challenge for the family. Banner unveils a sweet new Pop-Tarts and Zillow mash up video.

Grandpa Steve was called into service to drive the kids to school. A new bike trail from Chicago to New Buffalo is nearly completed. Steve doesn’t understand the need. Steve fell out of bed again with a thud, resulting in a blend of terror and hilarity.

Steve removed his windbreaker during a sweaty stroll around the neighborhood. Brendan helped an old lady verify a mailbox on Irving Park Road. There’s a ribbon cutting event at a brewery in Woodstock. Subscribers express enthusiasm for Buc-ee’s brisket.

A construction helicopter hovers over Wrigley Field. Steve recommends Costco chili. Dag caught Ace Frehley in concert at the Arcada Theatre in St. Charles. Tom Thayer wonders why the field judge’s gaze wasn’t on the defender bear hugging Chase Claypool.

Steve doesn’t use the privacy shield at the voting booth. Virginia reacts to a whirlwind week of trades. Steve plans on selling his classic pickup truck so he can use the money on a Florida golf membership. Old Nerd preps for a future without the McRib.

It’s never comforting to find a blob in a condiment, be it hot sauce or syrup. Steve curses the charlatan who ruined Wendy’s chili for him. The Western Springs police chief is leaving for Buffalo Grove. Janet wonders if being miserable is Steve’s hobby.

Steve tackled a hill for the first time since his knee surgery. We get an update on the latest flavors from Roast 2 Order. Could a cross-promotion with 2Bici be in the works? The notorious Oreo burglar was busted red-handed at 4 AM by Mike and Kathryn.

Steve doesn’t trust Duracell, opting for Rayovac batteries. Dag was mocked for passing out old lady candy. Steve is thankful Halloween is done. Christmas Oreos are magically disappearing at the Dahl home. Subscribers share tragic tales of tree trimming.

Happy Halloween! Satan stops by to check on the downfall of humanity. Steve’s voice acting career expands to include the Fall Classic, as heard in a Derek Jeter World Series commercial. Tom Thayer hung with Ron Coomer and his Lockport buddies in Dallas.

Steve carefully developed a scientific caramel apple process. Virginia honors an American pioneer. Woodstock taps the brakes on dispensaries. A mini golf course might be a prospective marijuana farm site. Western Springs has a twin town across the pond.

Dag demonstrates the quack effect that a guitarist might exhibit on a stratocaster. Margaret addresses Grandpa’s Oreo cookie thievery. The neighborhood suggested candy tables at the end of driveways make collecting more convenient for trick-or-treaters.

Janet experienced an embarrassing dog cone mishap. Billions of snow crabs have disappeared, throwing the industry into a tailspin. An Alaskan cyclist found a robust wild mushroom. The Halloween bucket at the Dahl house includes gummy bears and Skittles.

Grandma and Grandpa attended Jackson Dahl’s birthday dinner and chowed down on pepperoni deep dish. They gifted Jax a sweet gaming headset he really wanted. The Hawaii trip has officially been rescheduled and repurposed into an extended family vacation.

Steve is tinkering with his Audible app to deliver him off to sleep. His neighbor downed a thriving tree with beautiful autumn leaves. Tom Thayer’s in Providence ahead of the Bears game in New England. He says they offer Uncrustables on the team plane.

Steve is jealous of the autumn leaf vacuuming service Dag gets in Woodstock. Buzz Kilman knows a good high five when he gets it. Big V needs to take the edge off with some herb. Bono’s memoir is set to hit shelves and it is certain to be a page turner.

Janet encourages Steve to become a cute old man as opposed to grouchy. Steve is helping himself to all savory leftovers. Mike smoked ribs on the Weber SmokeFire. James is an aspiring mac and cheese critic. Steve defended Rosie’s claim to all floor food.

Steve’s dollar challenge remains a success into its second day, as the grandkids were great. Pete Davidson is rumored to be making an appearance at the Wrigleyville Taco Bell Cantina. Steve fabricated a bicycle story in bed, but is foggy on the premise.

A financial incentive helped Steve enact his new morning initiative. Steve sees multiple dog poop scooping services covering his neighborhood. He got a cone lecture at the veterinarian. Subscribers speak their minds on a Talk To Me Tuesday extravaganza!

Steve scored seven apple fritters at Dimples Donuts in Batavia. Tom Thayer shares a memorable Dick Butkus anecdote. Rosie must wear a cone after surgery to repair a torn ACL and MCL. Dag and Brendan both reveled in otherworldly cheeseburger experiences.

Dag sat fifth row for The Who at United Center. A roadie tossed out guitar pics and Dag snagged one. Snap, Crackle and Pop are gnomes, not elves. Virginia, Coach and George prepare for the Commanders. Steve has been stealing the grandkids’ lunch treats.

Rosie is undergoing ACL surgery. Steve greeted the vet on her way into work. Janet prevented a parking faux pas. Ed Silha believes the reports of Tavern on Rush’s demise have been greatly exaggerated. Emmett lost a front tooth after saying a dirty word.

Steve has been listening to a Michael Connelly novel to help him fall asleep. Kathryn served pork cutlets and fried zucchini for dinner. Pat taught Steve a lesson about criticizing Harry Styles. A Divvy bicycle from Chicago ended up south of the border.