Steve asks listeners for amnesty on his mountain of late emails as he works to catch up. Brendan was offered a guest-list spot for Dag’s Poi Dog Pondering gig at the Southside Summer Music Festival. Meanwhile, Steve’s cataract journey begins, and he shares that as a kid he was allergic to everything—except poi! Plenty of updates and fun stories in this episode.

Steve’s garden flourishes while Janet enjoys the basil scent. A hospital escapee sparks chaos in Western Springs, breaking into homes and stealing a car. Janet shares tough love updates about her grandkids. We crown a Subscriber of the Day with a perfect Instagram pick for Steve.Plus, a Coldplay Kiss Cam moment gets hilariously awkward—splitting up co-workers on live TV!

Steve faces the “eye-opening” news of cataracts and an inevitable procedure, while Brendan battles sticker shock over a fancy soda. Dag checks out indie rock at the Arcada Theater, and Joe pedals through the city’s annual naked bike ride. Meanwhile, a Floridiot burglar takes “breaking and entering” to the next level by breaking in and drawing a bath. Mark Zuckerberg seems to “get” nasty Steve.!

It’s Talk To Me Tuesday with calls pouring in—including a wild gender reveal shoutout to country star Bailey Zimmerman that Steve won’t forget. Brendan’s internet provider won the battle, but he’s on a quest to snag every episode of The Office. Desert island discs get a twist from Dag, and we honor the late Cubs manager Lee Elia with his classic rant. Plus, Steve questions his pricey golf clubs!

Janet’s friends gathered on the back porch this morning for some relaxed backyard fun. Steve tried out some jokes, but they mostly fell flat (too much setup). Tom Thayer treated his great nephew to White Fence Farm’s famous corn fritters. Meanwhile, the Joliet Slammers and Pabst Light will 2,600 hot dogs from the sky on July 22, turning a casual evening into a wild and tasty spectacle.

Brendan fights off rogue headphones but keeps the show rolling. Steve misses the train life and reminisces about his favorite TV show, Sky King. Over the holiday he shares a Yacht Rock lesson with his daughter-in-law Rachel. Meanwhile, Dag missed the Bread train, but Steve’s still a fan. Plus, there’s some wild news from outside of Des Moines involving drugs, flags and fire. Is Janet ever coming home from MI?

Steve zooms past the soon-to-open Jack in the Box, while Brendan’s busy brain-tasting all 33 wild new foods from the Minnesota State Fair 2025. The Dahl fridge now features pickle juice sports drinks—because why not? Steve shares some surprisingly serious Caprese salad tips, proving he’s a food guru in the making. Tune in for eats, treats, and some seriously weird beverage choices!

Steve’s garden is growing slower than his golf game, cut short by rain showers after nine holes with Shoddy and his son. Meanwhile, Steve survives on steak quesadillas while Janet’s away, and his flower mouth condition worsens (sorry, plants look better). Plus, Florida delivers another wild headline—a meth-fueled joyride on a stolen Conch Tour Train. Oh, and Steve’s got a surprise bandmate guest lined up!

Western Springs folks are flooding the Hinsdale pool like it’s the last lifeboat—while Steve just tries not to drown! Ozzy’s final Black Sabbath bow hits Birmingham, and Brendan’s feeling nostalgic (and lucky he caught him live). Meanwhile, AI’s creeping into our lives, and Dag fears the Springsteen biopic might turn into a deep, moody monologue. Plus, it’s Talk To Me Tuesday—with some classic butt dial Ace Ventura vibes!

Steve defies a country club guard near a fireworks show while Tom Thayer heroically tackles his first lobster roll recipe. Brendan’s unimpressed by Alex Cooper’s controversial “Take Me Out to the Ballgame” at Wrigley. Rockets’ red glare delights humans but terrifies dogs as everyone survives the 4th with fingers intact. Meanwhile, Tom scans sports crowds for friends, and Steve fondly remembers witnessing Clayton Kershaw’s very first strikeout.

Steve avoids chlorine mishaps while Brendan and Matt gear up Spectrum Sound & Vision for a weekend wedding. Dag wraps up songs and preps calming dog routines against fireworks. Steve’s contemplating trying a Crunchwrap Supreme after reading about it, Jackson’s Happy Gilmore swing inspired him to finally binge Sandler, and we’re kicking off the new R2O Coffee of the Month—with a nod to Karen Carpenter’s drumming.

Today’s DahlCast dives into Steve’s comedy-filled hunt for the brown specks haunting his tee and sheets (nightshirt stains, anyone?), plus he’s tackling a classic banjo-picking tune on Matt’s axe. A lively show intro eagerly drops, Grandpa Steve decrees brand-new pool toys, and chaos ensues at the gym when he misplaces his padlock—turns out Lost & Found is overflowing with locks!

On today’s DahlCast, Steve tee’d off with Matt, Jackson, and Henry, then flunked Tom Thayer’s 1985 Bears uniform pop quiz—complete with a cleated hand—while Tom spins a classic Dick Stanfel–Jay Hilgenberg yarn. Proposed Florida legislation could delight conspiracy theorists, Steve got a selfie-less fresh haircut, and Dag rocked the sun in his band Expo ’76 for an epic weekend recap.

Steve’s slapdash top ten 20th-century movies finally drops, featuring Christian Bale. Brendan and Dag brace for Steve to lose the list—or his mind—but he keeps both intact. Brendan chases down Steve’s old vet in La Cañada as Henry Dahl recaps his soccer camp. Rosie’s pet-care spat moves to Hinsdale, and Brady and Oprah unexpectedly crash Bezos Fest in Venice.

Steve’s begun crossing himself—he’s not sure if he’s found religion—while Brendan still watches The Simpsons religiously after that bombshell episode. Dag drops his top ten films of the century, from WWI epics to Pixar classics. Steve’s hungover sandwich gets poetic praise, Brendan fuels up with cost-conscious McGriddles, and lefty Rowan Dahl perfects his fisherman’s cast in the backyard pool.

Steve’s sobriety anniversary just got extra festive—Spain’s St. John’s Day fireworks meet his 30-year milestone. On the career-curiosity front, Steve peeked at his LinkedIn suggestions and found none other than Garry Meier lurking in “People You May Know,” while Janet posted a heartfelt recovery recap on the Dahl Community Circle page. Jeff Bezos’ wedding stands to be an emotionless and dreadful attempt at forced fun by a dork.

Steve lightly celebrates 30 years sober—yeah, he’s basically a rock star. Brendan’s doling out pizza tips that might be just trolling. Rumors swirl about Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez’s over-the-top Venetian wedding. It’s Talk To Me Tuesday, so grab the phone and share your wild takes or straight-up advice. Fun, fame, and faux pas await!

Legends gathered at La Grange Country Club for a weekend of golf and chafing dishes. Steve and Keith claimed second place in the tricky Legends Tournament, navigating its complicated scoring system, while Tom Thayer treated his great-nephew to the original Dairy Queen in Joliet. On PD Live, Tom dives into rehabbing his family home and local food spots. Dag rocked a ukulele during a five-show, three-day run, delivering tunes and triumphs. Trophies, tunes, and tales.

Steve wrestles with a poorly placed vehicle sticker and questions his stamina ahead of a sweaty golf weekend—possibly with nap spasms. Dag mourns the sudden closing of Chicago’s Gale Street Inn and its beloved tomatillo soup. The guys share their gripes about the evolving voiceover audition process, and Steve teases a liberating golf confession. Plus, a nod to Jon Bon Jovi—rocker, winemaker, real estate mogul, and local legend. Frustration, reflection, and laughs all around.

Steve’s house is high and dry after the heavy rains, thanks to his foresight and ingenuity. Responses were positive over Ant’ny’s return to the show yesterday. The “Legends” of Golf Week is underway at the Country Club, and the golfers will be busy going from buffet to bunker and back again in the high temps. Steve walks us through the schedule, while Janet adds commentary. A question still looming, will Steve play al 57 holes?

Today’s podcast find us exploring not only the romance languages, but also a few vulgar ones. An online review of Johnnie’s Beef brings in longtime Steve Dahl Show contributor Ant’ny DeGiovanni to parse the comments on a hot dog/sausage Facebook group. Brendan remains steadfast in his disinterest in the split-top hot dog bun; Steve and Dag are converts. Steve couldn’t find a place to sit at the Father’s Day pool party.

Science seems to back up Steve’s theory that women have a better sense of smell than men. Brendan rides the Rock Island line and once again falls under the spell of train travel. A Talk To Me Tuesday caller used to work at Steve’s favorite gyro spot, CND on Grand. A Floridiot leaves his expensive mark at a Sam’s Club. So, as a public service announcement: please check your canned Vienna sausages for dampness.

We recap our respective Father’s Day outings; Dag and family had their traditional visit to L. Woods, a place where Tom Thayer has somehow never been to. We also reveal our earliest experiences with cheap, foul liquor and the retching results we all dealt with. Tom synched his night of Boone’s Farm and Mickey’s Big Mouths with a viewing of American Graffiti. Brendan still stands firmly against the split-top hot dog bun.

Having lost so much weight, Steve is finally copping to the fact that it’s tremendously cold in his basement. He put on a hoodie and sat in the sun to warm up. Brendan’s trial run with Sirius/XM finds him being somewhat underwhelmed with some of the deejays. Is Steve as good as Jo Jo Kincaid? Sad news about the baby dolphin interrupts the Friday frivolity. We’re also joined by our favorite florist Jim Fabbrini.