It’s been a tense stretch for the Dahls, with the upsetting news that Matt’s dog Roger ran away, after breaking loose and being hit by a car. Janet has been working Facebook to spread the word. We also learn about some typical but uncool behavior from some wound-up teenage boys wreaking havoc in a movie theater showing the Minecraft movie. This is where we are introduced to the term Chicken Jockey. What’s the deal with roundabouts? Also, Steve gets some help at the Lee County Tax Collector, and was impressed by their offices.

Janet declares that her Florida world is far too beige, and puts the blame on Steve’s notoriously suspect couch-buying skills. He’s envisioning a life as well-kept Florida houseboy, but it might not be all it’s cracked up to be, ultimately. There’s also a flood of Pasadena memories for Steve, as we dig deeper into the origin of some famous local graffiti that he saw as a child and never forgot.

Three Naples youths bullied the Easter Bunny at a mall. Ranch dressing boasts a rich and creamy history. A FL McDonald’s Ranch throw down leads Dag to pick up his guitar for some CSI-inspired fun. Brendan has toyed with the idea of making his own ranch dressing, an idea which leads us to explore the homespun history of this popular salad dressing. It’s a Talk To Me Tuesday, and we’re not getting fooled again.

Steve planned a solo afternoon golf outing, but a pair of Minnesotan’ brothers foisted themselves on him and he had no option but to join them, however briefly. He did happen upon a nice family of New Yorkers who helped change his mood. Tom Thayer shares a great golfing story about coach Ditka, and he and Dag tell stories of baldness. Tom shaves his head out on the back deck of his house, which entertains the neighbors.Tom’s also got a great idea for a show, called ‘Fineable Offenses’. The queue for White Lotus was too long for Steve and Janet.

Steve’s accidental (or was it?) deployment of an affectionate name for Rosie troubles Pat Dahl. Pat joins us for a great discussion on soccer card collecting, fishing boats and fishing captains, previously unheard stories, and his wife Rachel’s introduction to Dahl Family hijinks. Shrimp, as it turns out, is to Pat what mayonnaise is to Steve. What should the octagon-shaped middle room be used for? Violet helped Grandpa Steve pick out a purple golf shirt to wear to dinner. And finally, details on a clown arrest in Florida.

Janet took a chair yoga class this morning and found it physically and spiritually beneficial. Charlie Dahl steps up to the mic at the podcast table. Steve kept Janet awake last night by trying to work out Freefallin’ on guitar. Once he gets the three chords worked out, it’ll be the sweet serenade he was hoping for. Charlie is currently reading Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban. The family went to dinner at Pezzo Pizza.

Steve was awakened by Janet’s 3:00 AM iPad use (she was responding to a listener), but he used meditation (breathing, and counting to 10) to get back to sleep. We’re populating the new subscriber community on dahl.com, and it’s already been a source for questions, answers, and even updates. There’s even an old video of an ABC-7 News piece on Steve from the late ‘70s, featuring a sympathetic Janet and a dismissive Joel Daly. We also chat with a vacationing Violet Dahl.

Today we are happy to be joined by food adventurer, world traveler, bookworm, newly-minted teenager, and deep sea fisherman Henry Dahl. He takes time from his busy schedule to let us know how the family vacation is going. It’s election day in Western Springs and school board hopeful Mike Dahl is hoping for a victory. His track record of leadership speaks for itself. Also, it’s a Talk To Me Tuesday, and we’re happy to find out what’s on our subscribers’ minds.

Steve rescheduled the family fishing trip from Friday to Sunday, and it was a rousing success. You’ll never believe what he *didn’t* need to do for four hours. Brendan had a dream come true on Friday after winning a chance to take a few swings at Wrigley Field. You won’t want to miss his pitch by pitch description of this epic showdown. Dag recounts his Thursday night show with Steven Page, describing it as just the thing he needed after some recent solo gig letdowns. Tom Thayer, prepping for PT explains a controversial football play called the Tush Push.

Does Steve have what it takes to join a Florida-based python huntress on an expedition? Janet knows it’s Steve on the line whenever the guitar solo from Hotel California plays on her cell phone (allegedly). Twisted Sister’s Dee Snider tweets his frustrations with American Airlines, after facing two flight delays in one day. A Florida father and son are going through some tough moments in their relationship, and the son expresses his feelings in unique way.

When it comes to last night’s dinner, it was nearly a clean sweep for pizza here on the DahlCast. Find out who the lone pizza holdout was. Pat Dahl and family are down in Florida with Steve and Janet, and Pat nearly stole a minivan at the airport. Steve designed a special T-shirt to commemorate the arrival of Patrick, Rachel, and the kids in Florida. Janet is arranging crafts to keep the kids busy. What do we keep on our kitchen counters? Johnny Depp and Corey Feldman are at odds.

Steve did some condensation-based tech work to start off his morning. He golfed at a closed course yesterday, but managed to get away with it. An alert on his golf cart made him think he was being reprimanded for throwing a club. He’s also booked a family fishing trip for Friday. Dag went to the Shakespeare Theater at Navy Pier to catch Sunny Afternoon. A Florida couple got swindled out of $2 million in gold, somehow. Oh, the lack of humanity!

This weekend was A Tale of Two Dinners for Brendan; a story of misordering, disappointment, charity, and ultimately, redemption. Steve was on hand when a heroic handyman helped solve an urgent problem. Steve tried to book a tee time at a golf course where he’s not allowed, and turned himself in. Looks like Dag’s trip to Vail isn’t happening this weekend after all. Also, we have a teeming bank of Talk To Me Tuesday phone calls to enjoy.

How would a private jet change your life? What about having an entire ear bitten off? Janet took Steve to the flea market, where painted rocks caught her eye. Steve wandered over to the CBD booth. For the very first time in his life, Tom Thayer is sleeping on his very own, brand-new mattress. Tom was watching over the weekend as one of the biggest upsets in college wrestling history took place. Will Steve be able to say “Ship Sticks” at some point?

Dag has questions about the Savannah Bananas. Steve doesn’t like filling out his March Madness brackets in a traditional manner. Harry Caray’s annual toast included the publicity of a brand-new century-old curse, this one for the Southsiders. Steve’s not buying it. Jim Fabbrini and Dag Juhlin may be headed for a showdown on the slopes of Vail, Colorado. Who will come out on top: the skier, the snowboarder, or a recently released pack of wolves?

Steve was watching the ABC-7 Chicago news from Florida and wondered if the storm hoopla was all it was cracked up to be. A new trend in zip-line pranks has to be one of the worst things ever. Janet answers listener email, and also tries to get a handle on Steve’s sodium intake. Steve ordered poorly at a fancy restaurant last night, but Janet got an amazing apple bisque. Steve, in a surprise move, ordered dessert to share. He also overheard some brag-heavy conversations between some Florida big-ballers. What is the proper means of delivering the garlic to garlic bread?

Steve got his EPA test exemption approved, meaning his car is drivable in Florida. A brown spot is appearing on Steve’s lawn due to a neighbor’s dog. Steve complimented the drive thru attendant at McDonald’s on her speaking voice. Joe had a great time at Dag’s concert in Milwaukee. Turner Hall is a classic venue near the Bucks’ arena. Dag shares a deep cut from one of his favorite films.

There’s a dumb Chicago sports radio controversy brewing, all because of a photo of a fish. Steve beckoned his virtual assistant constantly during the road trip to Florida, which bugged Janet. Buc-ee’s was a madhouse when the Dahl vehicle pulled into the parking lot. They split a sandwich, but Steve missed out on the jerky wall. Steve and Janet attended a cocktail party at the pool, and Florida Steve was surprisingly chatty. Baileys-infused brownies caught Janet’s attention, and a couple from Ireland even made the scene.

Steve and Janet’s road trip to Florida sped along nicely thanks to Steve’s Flomax prescription. They opted for gigantic spare ribs along the way, as opposed to their standard Champy’s Chicken. Dag’s tour wrapped up with the hometown shows at Metro and SPACE. Tom Thayer joins us to discuss, coaches, experience, and physical therapy. Tom and Jay Hilgenberg are pondering a Black-N-Blues Brothers reunion video.Brendan wants to watch the Cubs game tomorrow morning at 5am, but isn’t sure if he should wake up early or stay up late in order to do so.

Steve defends his SoCal purebred nature as Brendan peppers him with Alcatraz trivia. Steve’s NoCal knowledge is good, but not good enough to get everything sorted. He also mounts a strong defense of body surfing. Matt Dahl joins the Dahlcast on the day Steve, Janet and Rosie shove off to Florida. We certify Steve’s road trip checklist. Pee stops are still the primary issue. Jackson coached his dad through his rookie order at Raising Canes. Steve accurately cites Chick-Fil-A history. Matt made corned beef Reubens at the firehouse ahead of St. Paddy’s Day.

Janet is maintaining a stiff upper lip about the impending drive to Florida. Emmett was treated to an early birthday pizza dinner by his grandparents. James spent a lot of time under the table. Little Margaret engaged Grandpa Steve in a heavy conversation about 9/11. Margaret boasts a strong understanding of the phases of the moon. Mary was working out some new TikTok dances. We get some wise estate planning advice from John Heggie, who joins the Dahlcast and even answers a listener’s question. An alligator broke into a Fort Myers couple’s dining room.

Janet called Steve a “fake surfer” in front of her sister yesterday, which left Steve embarrassed. She will be on tomorrow’s DahlCast, and that should be interesting. Steve sought out estimates for a new pool cleaning service, and got to use some of his newly acquired Spanish language skills. The guys brainstorm a possible rock nickname for Dag, after a subscriber starts it off on the (708) NOW-I-WAV phone line. Callers also “knurl the curve” and wonder about changes to the March Dahlcast opening montage.

Steve is on a first name basis with his pharmacist, who filled Steve’s very first Flomax prescription. He’s fully stocked for his trip to Florida. Rosie has been upgraded to human-grade dog food. A Jerry Garcia-inspired music venue and restaurant is coming soon to the West Loop. Amanda Seyfried played the dulcimer on The Tonight Show. Steve recites a song from his grammar school days about a grandfather clock.

Dag is home for a brief rest before the final stretch of the tour, and he’s a little overwhelmed by the mess he left behind. Brendan enjoyed the warmer weekend weather and treated himself to a jog along the lakefront. Steve’s wallet odyssey comes to a confounding conclusion. Tom took the stage as a part of his seventh grade production of The Music Man. Speaking of men; in which pockets do you carry your wallet and comb?