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June 12, 2020
Fix It In Post
Waking up was difficult this morning, but once we all got rolling, things were cool. Brendan is green lighting the latest Dave Chappelle special, while Steve is observing some poorly executed social distancing at his beloved Dairy Queen (Janet rode…
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June 11, 2020
What’s A Karen?
Steve gets caught up on the modern world, finally learning what a “Karen” and a “Vanderpump” are. Steve has never moonwalked. Not even when he was hanging with Murphy in the Morning at Excalibur back in the day. While Steve and Janet are…
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June 10, 2020
Strainin’ Stool
We start off today’s show with so much Elvis Presley material, it’s as though it was sitting blocked up and immovable in the very bowels of our comedy system. We celebrate the King and his Empire, from the cradle to the throne. Steve gets some…
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June 9, 2020
27 Cheez-Its
Batten down the hatches and join us as we set sail for the open seas of comedy. Will we ever find our way back, or will we just collide with other vessels? Steve is counting Cheez-Its and chlorine tablets, and reveals that he loads his corn on the cob…
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June 8, 2020
Cereal From Heaven
Steve’s up early and going through his list of chores, which includes going to the bathroom. Everyone managed to get outside and enjoy the weekend, masks and all…especially Brendan, whose goal was to get drunk with Samantha Sklar. Whatever…
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June 5, 2020
Nize Beef Roll!
What does Steve think about, especially while he’s power washing? There’s a Dahl Family Dinner for Mike’s birthday, but changing tables (along with a few cocktails) make for some spirited (It’s a pundemic!) debate. Enzo’s beef roll is a new item…
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June 4, 2020
Under Pressure
Steve has a productive day of power washing, and turns to seasoned power washer Brendan for advice. We place a birthday call to Mike Dahl, causing Steve to wonder where the past 37 years have gone. Janet and Steve try and recall that early morning,…
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June 3, 2020
Doughy Decimal System
Steve’s following his unprecedented weight loss down to the decimal point. Today’s date leads Dag to remind everyone to do a deep dive into the catalog of Bobbie Gentry. Ever see an opening act that blew you away? Brendan reminds us to approach…
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June 2, 2020
New Microwave Technology
We recall the olden days when you could flip on a TV set and watch a baseball game, hopefully while enjoying some mouth-searing Pizza Puffs. We celebrate the innocence of 1989, in all its Zappetited chili dog glory. Check out Sam Kinison eating a…
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June 1, 2020
Brendan Biffs Cleanup
Brendan was on the scene in downtown Chicago, documenting the unrest with footage that he gave to some network news affiliates. He meets cute during a clean-up effort, and then miraculously re-meets cute with the same woman. Steve monitors the protest…
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May 31, 2020
The Streets Are Buzzing
On their 1600th podcast together, Steve, Dag and Brendan get sensible about George Floyd and Minneapolis. There’s also a very funny wellness check on Buzz Kilman. He and his fireplace are still stoned. Become a daily Dahl podcast subscriber at
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May 29, 2020
Buzz Is a Riot Too
It’s Friday and it’s warm and it’s time to fire up that air conditioner. Luckily Steve’s internal cooling system is top notch. Lots to process in the news surrounding George Floyd and Minneapolis. Dag recounts the time that his endless quest…
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May 28, 2020
I’m Doing It Now
We start with a brief selection of Albert Brooks classics, before heading into an off-kilter remix of the beloved Toto song, Africa (take a Dramamine). Brendan and Dag reveal their socially distant Bucktown hang. Katy Perry provided her expertise…
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May 27, 2020
Get Back Houbie Cat
We come out of the stalls kicking with some Brooks and Dunn, leading into an exploration of what got Brendan into country music in the first place (hint: it was a woman). Tom Thayer reveals a frightening close call he and Ernie recently had (hint: it…
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May 26, 2020
Brute Canal
Steve recounts the awkward pizza dinner that followed his first wedding ceremony. We try to remember how to play backgammon, but can only recall that it requires dice, checkers, and perhaps an illicit substance. We dip into Kai Juhlin’s band, Brute…
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May 22, 2020
Brendan Becomes Irate
We celebrate the greatness of the Chicago parking meter deal. Speaking of parking in Chicago parking, Brendan and Hank encounter an unusual saxophone lesson taking place while Hank is trying to perform a graphic bodily function. Steve uncorks…
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May 21, 2020
Sucking Burritos
Brendan is freshly shaven and feeling smoother. See you if you notice a difference. A power outage at Sears Tower (always) knocks out some radio station transmitters, but that’s not exactly a total loss. Shelbyville (Hinsdale) gets ready to open,…
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May 20, 2020
Steve’s New Wardrobe
Que pasa? Today’s show is a party worthy of Ibiza. Steve recounts saving Pat’s life during a vacation in Spain, as well as watching a woman almost lose hers. Brendan ponders the future of orgies in a socially distant world. Steve wears a new…
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May 19, 2020
Funny As a Joniak
We have an enjoyable chat with Tom Thayer and Jeff Joniak, who touch on everything from listening to (and enjoying, in Jeff’s case) some old games being rebroadcast during this sports-free time, as well as the prospect of calling a game in an empty…
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May 18, 2020
Building An Ark
Praise the landlord, Brendan’s got a roof over his head that’s neither leaking nor collapsing. This flooded, rainy Monday finds Steve recalling a Jeep debacle. It also has him bracing for what he feels like what might be an even crazier week….
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May 15, 2020
Flood Watch 2020
Steve is on Flood Watch, and he’s also wrangling with a basement full of stuff he doesn’t need anymore. Matt Dahl realizes he’s being recorded for the show as soon as he realizes that Affable Steve is on the other end of the line. Father and Son…
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May 14, 2020
Trapped With A Fucker!
Day Whatever of Isolation: The Dahlcast stops being friendly and starts getting real. Gloves come off in this pandemic podcast. It’s always interesting when we crack open Brendan’s brain and watch the triggers and the information flow chart behind…
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May 13, 2020
Grandpa’s Got The Coco
An exploration of Tom Hardy films leads to a revelation that Steve used to run with gangsters. Brendan has deep feelings for Marion Cotillard. A Red Lobster fight breaks out after a 3-hour wait for Cheddar Bay Biscuits. Rosie has only a moderate…
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May 12, 2020
McJordan Rules
Michael Jordan used to hang in the Bears locker room to study Walter Payton’s pregame routine. Tom Thayer has an awesome and inspiring story about Walter Payton on Todd Bell, which you’ll want to repeat. You’ll also find out the most hated word in…