Steve’s not comfortable sending money electronically, despite the many easy ways to do so. Have you noticed the Beaver Moon this week? Steve and Janet enjoyed Hamburger Helper Wednesday night. Pumpkin farmer Chach Havis joins us to discuss a recent crime against his crop. Steve wants to learn about Lucy Apples (the fruit) and Brendan explains his expensive potato choice.

On this TV Takedown Thursday we look into a couple of series that are popular, but somehow also disappointing to Steve and Dag. Steve defrosts a decades old steak. It was a gift from Ed Silha. Brendan proves that boot shopping can be a subject you discuss with friends. Dag is the subject of a poll started by Brendan on our community page. Dee Snider is mad the airlines, as are his associates.

Steve attempts to make a case for his diminished clock-winding prowess, as he discusses his “Foyer Shame”. We listen to some high concept post-show promises from yesterday. Whether it’s a trail or a cut-through, etiquette is important. A French cyclist survives on wine for three days in a ravine. Can re-piloting help a pre-hyped TV show? What influence did The Insane Coho Lips have on American politics?

One of Australia’s largest radio stations is looking for a new morning crew, and we’re ready to throw our hats in the race. We do some research and discover a lively, entendre-riddled afternoon duo, Lu & Jarch. Steve remembers when his dad fell down a hill in Duluth. Brendan feels that there aren’t enough Thanksgiving songs, and throws down a songwriting gauntlet.

We kick off November with piles a leftover candy and a heart-quaking Bears victory. Tom Thayer joins us for analysis, as well as a behind the scenes look at both his pre- and post-game activities. He also talks about the logistics of onside kicks. Janet caught Steve pumping his fist when the Dodgers won Game 7 of the World Series, which featured high drama and endless twists and turns.

Janet will be passing out Nerds Clusters, Bubble Yum, M&M’s, and more for Halloween. Steve is taking his time in cleaning up his studio. He and Janet have different ideas about his cleaning habits, as well as his calorie counting. Brendan turns us on to a five-hour podcast devoted to Viking history. Maybe he’ll go as Ivar The Boneless for Halloween. Steve and Janet find 9-1-1: Nashville hilariously entertaining.

Steve considers applying for executive status at Costco. Dag will be opening for Wesley Stace at Old Town School of Folk Music tonight, with WNUR’s Ron Lewis on the mic as emcee. Steve and Brendan were hunkered down in front of their respective TV sets, watching the Blue Jays wallop the Dodgers. Steve is looking forward to using his latest tube of white lithium grease. Plus, a New Jersey booty call goes ends in frustration and flames.

Dag has a friend who has possibly overanalyzed a Jimmy Stewart cinema classic. Janet accidentally left Target with a jar of jam that wasn’t purchased. Steve Plans to return it. Steve wants to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Route 66. Steve discovers the hope and beauty within the lyrics to Crazy Train. There is currently an active Theremin Threat. Proceed with caution…

A pre-show tech meeting goes well, meaning more guests via phone, checking off a long-simmering item/promise on Steve’s ‘to-do’ list. It’s another Talk To Me Tuesday, and our phone bank is swollen with calls. Brendan and Steve (almost) stayed up for the entire epic World Series game last night. Will future Dodgers fans commute by a gondola in the sky? Bono wins an award in the spirit of an American road warrior.

Our podcast got a shout out during the Bears radio broadcast, as Jeff wagered (correctly) that some of his mishaps might be retold by Tom Thayer. Tom’s list of Bears mishaps was lengthy and with pinpoint accuracy. Dag presented a slideshow about his unique career path in front of a group of educators at Moraine Valley Community College. Steve made a Costco run for chili and chicken soup.

A brew pub fight in La Grange, where Skeletober originated, started as a pleasant conversation. Janet loves the local Western Springs home that features a native butterfly garden in front. Kristen Bell caught heat for an anniversary post on Instagram. Michael J. Fox is an inspiration. He makes Steve want to stop complaining about minor things. Janet stocked up on Halloween candy at Walgreens.

Brendan breathlessly takes place in a publicity/influencer stunt offering a year’s worth of free frozen pizza. But he is cruelly duped at the finish line. We call out this shoddy marketing behavior, and wonder if it will lead to a shift in Brendan’s frozen pizza allegiance. Despite being a midwesterner for fifty years, Steve still hasn’t warmed up to the cooler weather. He’s definitely not looking forward to what the impending Blob will bring, weather-wise.

This very special DahlCast is more like a Breakfast Club, as we rise and shine early to accommodate Steve’s eye appointment. The early start summons memories of his mornings on sports radio. We’re joined by Joe, who’s preparing for the winter bike season. We also learn about duct tape’s patriotic beginnings. Steve threw a fit because other family members used his HBO account, which logged him out.

It looks like Brendan and Hank have some epic napping in their future. We’ve each got our own frozen pizza preferences, but Brendan is eschewing comfort and convenience these days. Dag’s love affair with Aldi continues to blossom. Larry Wert wants Steve to be a part of a Loop event at the Museum of Broadcast Communications. Steve is hesitant. We remember the great Tony Fitzpatrick.

It’s a pre-Christmas miracle (though it’s not slated to take place until January), as Steve is looking to get rid of two couches, and Brendan is in the market for a couch or two. Steve shared a dog video with the family, and was expertly skewered for doing so.Tom Thayer joins us to discuss the highlights and hopeful moments of the Bears fourth victory in a row. For whom was Brendan truly rooting in the Dodgers/Brewers series?

Did Steve apologize at some point to Harry Casey (KC & The Sunshine Band), for his disemboweling of disco music as a viable genre? Steve thinks he might have. How does English compare to Spanish on the difficulty scale? And how does Taylor Swift’s fiancé compare with other men? Completely out of character, Steve left a car window open at the airport for the duration of their recent Las Vegas trip.

Steve and Janet attended Tom Thayer’s beer event at Alter Brewing in Oak Brook. They met several listeners and maybe even earned a few new subscribers. On the way home, Janet suggested they stop at Jack in the Box. Steve got four tacos, while Janet opted for a Sourdough Jack. Dag popped in for a great burger at Village Tap in Roscoe Village. Steve, Brendan and Dag, are united in a newly formed allegiance to Aldi’s pricing.

Steve shared a sweet Sphere video with the guys, and he’ll also post it on the subscriber feed. Steve befriended a pair of Oklahoma youths at the Eagles concert. Brendan has returned from his driving tour of New England, with stories of heavy rains, fatigue, forgiving patrolmen, overpriced McDonalds meals, Hell’s Angels, and multiple deer carcasses. At least there was chowder.

Steve’s recounts his trip to Vegas to see the Eagles at The Sphere. He didn’t connect with Joe Walsh, but ran into Vince Gill in the hotel lobby. Brendan has been battling a nor’easter, and so he was still on the highway during today’s show — we’ll catch up with him tomorrow. Tom Thayer breaks down the Bears highlights for us, and shares a story about some slightly annoying fans. Get the details on Tom’s Wednesday 57 Beer Release on today’s show!

The running theme for today is Narcissism vs. Selflessness as Janet joins the show today. Steve and Janet are getting ready for Vegas, and Janet’s insisting that Steve wear his Apple Watch, so he can be monitored at all times and she can see if he’s wandering towards the gaming tables. We take a brief and condescending look into the seemingly meaningless lyrics of a popular Toto song.

Steve and Joe Walsh have finally been in touch about this weekend’s show at The Sphere. Steve reveals an idea he had for a movie, in which he and Garry, as well as Paul Revere and The Raiders, maneuver through a post-apocalyptic world. A local veterinary clinic makes some unfortunate decorative choices. Dag’s headed to the Cubs game tonight, thanks to Joel Murray and Brendan’s help with parking.

Let’s begin this by clearing our throats: Brendan turns us on to a vintage hip hop cut that every podcaster should know. Steve experiences a true apple disaster, but did update his Costco card. Despite its status as a premier suburb, there’s danger in Western Springs, and it’s a little too close for Steve’s liking. The history of the drinks cart on the golf is somewhat blurry, much like an overserved golfer.

Steve and Janet are flying to Las Vegas this weekend to catch the Eagles at The Sphere. he’s got to find a way to unload his extra ticket, but the band is making it a little difficult. Dag cleans up, and Brendan is holding out against a sweep. Steve reminisces about the filming of Lucas at York High School. It didn’t end well. Steve and Garry ended up getting kicked out of Don Henley’s dressing room that same night.

Steve is looking forward to seeing the John Candy documentary that Ryan Reynolds produced. Steve recalls a related and contentious phone call from Dick Clark. Brendan is taking a long drive this week, and seeks advice from noted long distance drivers Steve, Dag, and Tom Thayer. Tom now has a beer named after him. He’s also curious as to how Dag feels about the Springsteen biopic.