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May 7, 2021The Grape Greeley
Dag has two shows at Hey Nonny in Arlington Heights this Saturday. We climb up the grapevine and pluck off facts concerning the mysterious death of a green grape innovator. John Heggie of Wochner Law Firm calls in to talk Grulinball and estate planning.
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May 6, 2021I Married an Icon
Steve sensed extreme grumpiness from a stump removal guy. Brendan laments the closure of a Logan Square taqueria. Janet ordered a bulk of chocolate peanuts and battles shower grout. Bill and Melinda Gates are splitting assets as they prepare to divorce.
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May 5, 2021Sink-O-de-Mayo
It has been several years since Steve celebrated Cinco de Mayo. He thought he wrote his own vows for his wedding, but Janet corrects him. We learn the difference between cacao and cocoa as it relates to Blommer Chocolate. Joe once mailed Steve a dollar.
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May 4, 2021Music City Shit Storm
Steve experiences issues with Janet’s New York Times subscription. A patron swung a dirty lasso at Kid Rock’s bar in Nashville. A vicious ear biting story gives Brendan painful flashbacks. Street repairs in Steve’s neighborhood cause agitation for some.
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May 3, 2021Bumpy Roads
Steve and Janet are back in Illinois after an eventful road trip. They hit Jack in the Box and a clearly labeled bumpy road. Tom Thayer felt the warm embrace of Bears fans in public after the Justin Fields draft pick. Dag cooked Insta-worthy enchiladas.
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April 30, 2021Disco Reconciliation
Steve welcomes founding member of the Village People, Felipe Rose, for a momentous conversation. Felipe and Steve exchange deliberations on the rise and demise of disco music and their respective roles. Felipe recounts the moment Y.M.C.A. was conceived.
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April 29, 2021The Casserole Game
Steve remembers his history with obese radio personality Eddie Schwartz. Steve and Janet recommend watching Godfather of Harlem. They hit the beach for sunset before they depart Florida. We suggest couples’ road trip games for the ride back to Illinois.
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April 28, 2021Patrick Dahl Is 40
It’s Pat Dahl’s birthday! We wish him a happy one and discuss the day he was conceived. Steve bought his final Florida pie, but he didn’t get satisfaction from the baker’s goodbye. Steve had a bizarre dream in which a longtime radio pal was decapitated.
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April 27, 2021Just For The Halibut
The Dahls went out for a fantastic pizza night with the Sklars. Groovy history hips us as to which Jimmy Buffett song was intended for Elvis. Brendan took Steve’s halibut advice and it made his Seattle trip complete. The pool meeting is called to order.
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April 26, 2021Sport Coats and Sealcoating
Tom Thayer expresses his feelings about friend Steve McMichael in the wake of Mongo’s ALS diagnosis. Tom’s visits with Ming bear witness to the courage of #76. Dag’s sealcoater stood him up. Brendan flies to Portland. We discuss the 93rd Academy Awards.
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April 23, 2021Dangling Wango Tango
Steve is drinking Diet Coke, shaking off the advertised stigma. Brendan is preparing to fly First Class. Steve offers guidance and a few tricks and tips. Ted Nugent shares video of his battle with the coronavirus. We make a big Roast2Order announcement!
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April 22, 2021Loud Pillow Talk
Steve solved a tech problem, but it kept Janet’s schedule on pause. He was loud talking in the bedroom. Janet made iced tea. She also hid the toaster and steam cleaned the carpet. A fastidious Steve insisted on centering decorative pillows atop the bed.
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April 21, 2021Does Your Pool Suck?
Steve’s pool and hot tub are in violation of Florida regulations. The outdated suction poses danger of disembowelment. They have been closed down indefinitely. Some veterinarians are cool with the ganja. Apple’s podcast announcement overlooks precedent.
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April 20, 2021Loopy Dag
Steve noticed a similarity in Chris Stapleton’s song about his dog and a classic jam by The Band. Dag’s immune system is currently attacking his second dose of Moderna. The storm shutter guys showed up for an installation in advance of hurricane season.
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April 19, 2021Bear vs. Squirrel
Dag painted his shed while Steve did some touching up after a near roadblock at Sherwin-Williams. Tom Thayer captured a squirrel and released it in a forest 5 miles away. Steve and Janet shopped a vast farmers market. Brendan got his vaccine at Wrigley.
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April 16, 2021You Know What I Like…
Steve’s been chugging the shit while Brendan’s cup runneth dry. Steve digs into the overflowing listener email bin. Steve’s been playing Nintendo Switch before bed. Gaming could help a restless Dag more than Brendan’s proposal of an amateur sleep study.
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April 15, 2021Submerged Beaver
Today’s Matt Dahl’s birthday and he’s on the phone. Dinner plans changed due to baby vomit. Steve shot a 108 out on the golf course. Dag and Brendan dispute lyrics to the On-Cor frozen food jingle. Glenview beavers are in peril and Steve burnt a turkey.
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April 14, 2021The Driving Range
The neighbors brought Janet a homemade cherry pie to cheer her up. Steve is interested in purchasing a dilapidated Florida driving range. The Red Sox fan running the place wasn’t a customer service specialist. Matt and Dag ditched Steve on a group text.
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April 13, 2021Crying Showers
Janet is feeling blue with the grandkids gone. Epsom salts and crying showers ensue. Steve was interviewed by Felipe Rose of the Village People. Dag’s sleep struggles continue. Steve mentors Brendan in advance of his virgin first class plane experience.
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April 12, 2021Shutter To Think
Tom Thayer reacts to Aaron Rodgers’ stint as Jeopardy host. A heavy storm shutter nearly crushed Matt. Steve imagines Masters Champ Hideki Matsuyama’s Lexus is spectacular. Emery and Jackson sit mic-side to say goodbye as they depart Florida with gifts
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April 9, 2021Bon Jovi Lady Wine
Wager on the Dahlcast, whose hosts have ridden the highs and lows of sports betting. Could a cold shirt solve Brendan’s hot studio concerns? Jon Bon Jovi doesn’t envision large scale stadium tours in his future. Our SOTD has been listening for 43 years!
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April 8, 2021We Don’t Belong Here
Steve and the family checked out a band featuring a steel drum at the pool. Matt cooked tacos with hard shells, bringing a little crunch back into Janet’s life. A friend gifted Janet with homemade Irish Cream. A cookie takes a bite out of Steve’s tooth.
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April 7, 2021Grandpa Is A Noob
Steve runs through his catalog of Donovan songs. Jackson is a Fortnite sweat in training, Steve is a noob. Steve helped himself to a cinnamon bun this morning. Joe has a bunch of regulars at 2 Bici Bicycle Shop who only come by to use the free air hose.
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April 6, 2021Toxic Tampa Too
Steve reports on the toxic spill in Tampa Bay. Matt and Pat made sure Steve didn’t have to sit alone at a family pizza party. Jackson Dahl began his day with a comforting episode of DinoTrux. Steve attempted to move all the grandkids out of the TV room.