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…

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…

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…

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,…

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…

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…

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…

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

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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,…

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…

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…

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….

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…

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…

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…

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…

Jamie Foxx helps us understand the musical reason Dag’s impressions so often impress. Is DJ Greese getting conned? We find out about a well-timed deep sports show at our former employer. Steve’s boy, Gene Siskel took him to a Bulls game in the…

Rosie went to the groomer early today, leaving Steve free to watch hours of Jimmy Fallon. Steve is warming up to Jimmy Fallon, but feels Tom Waddle could do with a Zoom/Skype makeover. Speaking of image and appearance, is Brendan photogenic? If so,…

Steve has taken his first steps towards a jogging lifestyle. Unlike Brendan, he’ll probably avoid the alleys. Jan ,the Norwegian Rat, returns for some thought provoking discussion of his diet and which type of rat the Norwegians look down on. A…