Steve isn’t fully confident he imparted any wisdom during a podcasting seminar. His nostrils got a whole lot of camera time. A Louisiana man jumped off a bridge during a traffic jam and survived. He received a citation and a hero’s television interview.

Steve recounts a harrowing experience in which he raised, then dashed the dreams of an aspiring musician. Dag’s learning to play Rock and Roll, Hoochie Koo. Steve analyzes Creedence lyrics while he walks. Janet used a pillow to block out Brian Williams.

Steve contends that he only appears grumpy in comparison to Janet’s energetic grandmothering. Brendan heard an urban cheese legend about Keith Richards at Loop pub O’Neil’s. Joe once sold a bicycle to Robin Williams, who is depicted in a gorgeous mural.

Rosie tiptoed around the overflowing poop in the dog run, leading Steve to finally clean up. ESPN’s Home Run Derby coverage sucked. Brendan celebrates Christmas in July and drinks beer at Mariano’s. The world loses a top notch Harry Caray impersonator.

Steve’s visit to the dermatologist featured a total body scan. Tom Thayer tells us about the day Phil Collins bought McDonald’s for The Fridge. Grandpa and Henry watched the original version of The Bad New Bears. Richard Branson says he is an astronaut.

Steve saw a shopper handling loaves of sourdough bread from the bin. We take a live call from listener Jane. Steve reads up on Christiana Haack’s latest boo. Quilbert the porcupine died suddenly at Brookfield Zoo. Nick Cannon procreates like a seahorse.

A temperature drop left Steve chilly at Henry’s Little League game. A New York Times article about an impending Chicago disaster proves disheartening. Steve and Dag both found new golf buddies. One of Roger Dahl’s occupations was door-to-door pony pics.

Steve pitches an aggressive Tour de France sign menace-style marketing campaign for Joe’s bike shop, 2 Bici. A miniature horse named Stinky livens up a news report. Joe is a landlord much like his idol. Steve once spotted Joni Mitchell eating breakfast.

Steve’s tarps were a hit. Dag never felt full command of his latest gig. Tom Thayer heard fireworks going off at 7:30 in the morning. Brendan wonders if he did right by Coby White. Disco Stu might personify an optimal counterargument to Steve’s critics.

Steve has his tarps ready for tonight’s fireworks display. A cane is apparently be used as a mother murdering weapon. We come to a consensus on what temperature to best consume a salsa. Callers are counting missed puns and jamming to Dag’s latest theme.

Steve stopped in a golf store and bought a putter and some wedges. Dag opted for a new kind of “soft” golf ball, for more feel. Could computer programs synthesize Steve’s mood in perpetuity? Lab-created diamonds have knuckled out room in the gem market.

Steve begs CNN to cease speculating on the cause of the building collapse in Florida. Steve’s parents exposed him to various cuisines, including El Cholo, which was featured on Bosch. Steve ordered tarps in case the ground is wet for Friday’s fireworks.

Samantha Sklar is at the Dahl house to play a starring role in a very special podcast play. Sam bought two praying mantises online, but one has since gone missing from the garden. Steve and Sam try peacherines. Brendan will travel for a chicken burrito.

Brendan mourns his good friend, and does the show at Steve’s house. Steve’s plan to have Brendan in another room wasn’t successful. Tom Thayer recalls some moments in Bears practice history, including Mike Ditka’s Popemobile. Dag sends Kai on a journey.

Steve remembers his preschool teacher telling a fantastic story about a star inside an apple. We dig up the tale for a dramatic reading. Google Maps can aid you during a tornado. For a man who nestles his spoons, Janet finds Steve’s studio to be a mess.

Stumpy stumpifies the local sports talk scene. Steve never visited Don Drysdale’s Dugout. Dag’s upbringing included stops at Ron Santo’s Pizzeria. John Kass turns to blogging now that his Tribune days are over. Janet maintains faith in print journalism.

Steve is booked as a lecturer for a podcast seminar. Mike Dahl works as the public address announcer for his kids’ swim meets. The halfway house had no food, which left Steve emaciated on the back 9. Slimeball weighs a rock star sponsorship opportunity.

Steve strolled by a lamb roasting on a spit. The Chicago Tribune continues purging writers. Phil Rosenthal is the latest to accept a buyout. Steve no longer yearns to attend sporting events. Lemongrass beef lollipops are the latest Billy Dec innovation.

Steve and Janet took shelter in the basement during the severe weather. Western Springs did not sound a tornado siren. Tom Thayer weighs in on the Bears’ bid for Arlington Park. Dag had a great Father’s Day at L. Woods. Steve’s junk proved very popular.

Steve coiled extension cords at Janet’s request. Kai Juhlin was treated to the story of his dad and uncle fighting on stage at Lounge Ax back in The Slugs days. Let’s just say it was not Dag’s best night. Janet singles out cheese tossers in Burr Ridge.

Steve and Janet make the bed as a duo. Janet abhors grocery shopping with Steve. Bon Jovi’s concert film in Asbury Park was best heard loud. Steve joined a Facebook group about control rooms. We read about a UK murder that’s sweet yet absolutely brutal.

Steve needed a chisel, but the kid at the hardware store wasn’t familiar with chisels. Tim Anderson’s postgame press conference didn’t feature top notch questions. Steve got a hot tip about a muffin bakery in La Grange. A sword wound ends a TV argument.

Steve marveled at a drone shot used by CBS 2’s newscast. Dag regrets the timing of his front porch lumber purchase. Steve recommends hanging a lei on your lanai door. A yacht was stolen in New Buffalo. Steve wasn’t certain if he ought to tip Coffee Kai.

Steve spilled a thousand coffee beans on the floor to start his Monday. Tom Thayer once showed up early to a Pizza Hut lunch buffet to fill up before his friends arrived. Steve avoided temptation from gyros, broasted chicken and Sonic on Roosevelt Road.