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.

Steve has a few notes for you if you’re watching Black Rabbit. Janet’s not entirely on board with the show, however. In Spokane, a standup comedy show is the site for a tense medical situation, but the whole room rallies together to make sure the outcome is positive. Jon Bon Jovi’s gargantuan Nashville bar us up for sale; five stories of wide-ranging fun can be yours for a low, nine-figure price tag.

Steve’s getting used to his new array of reading glasses, but his eyesight has improved on the golf course. Brendan is preparing for today’s do-or-die Cubs vs. Padres (or is it Padres vs. Cubs, Steve?) game at Wrigley. Brendan also received a suspect message about an emergency wedding gig opportunity for Spectrum — and wouldn’t you know it, Matt Dahl (and Roger) joins us today. Janet as well!

Don’t forget to make Individual eye contact with everyone your “cheersing” at your next function. Steve gets a shocking alert during the show. He also thought that the Padres’ uniforms looked uncomfortable yesterday. Keith Urban and Nicole Kidman have called it quits. Get comfortable (probably not in a Padres uniform) and check out today’s DahlCast, with special Wednesday guest, Joe Gaspar.

It’s another Talk To Me Tuesday (on an actual Tuesday, no less), and Steve is being steered towards Dawn dishwashing liquid as a means of cleaning his glasses. Armed with a ticket for today’s game, Brendan is more than ready for Cubs playoff baseball. Dag’s passive/aggressive pouting has resulted in an invitation to an event in Park Ridge, but he unfortunately cannot attend. Steve outlines the respective roles of his two feuding robots.

The Dahl boys organized a flawless surprise party for Janet, with Steve facilitating her arrival. His dry shave didn’t give it away.. Brendan is feeling “Cubs” after they clinched home field advantage in the playoffs. A visit to his old high school delivers an epiphany to Dag. Tom Thayer breaks down the Bears victory, as well as the Las Vegas experience, while putting Brendan on the ropes. Finally, Steve reveals that he has two robots.

Walnetto anyone? Steve encountered a vacuum cleaner in his bedroom. Retracting the power cord proved a mystery. Steve’s maternal grandparents were in the Neptune Society. Steve might not be considered a boomer, according to a new definition. Janet confirms the jubilation she experienced when Steve threw her birthday taco party, but she shoots holes in Steve’s fried chicken claims.

It’s a productive day here in the DahlCast Writers’ Room as we hammer out the pitches for at least two eye-themed Hallmark movies. And, yes, Steve and Janet will kiss in the final scene. Brendan is excited for Spaceballs 2, on the way soon and with Rick Moranis, no less! Dag was ready for his recent trip to England, having long ago mastered the British style of utensil use, among other things. Brendan and Dag have worked over 60 jobs between them, compared to Steve’s single job.

Steve’s back today, and he’s armed with details about his second eye surgery. The differences between the two procedures was notable, but he’s feeling good today and the world appears brighter. Brendan declined waiting in line for the Weiner’s Circle hot dog giveaway. He also reveals an eye problem of his own, which Reddit helped solve. Rosie got a mouthful of Steve’s essence.

Where might 90-year-old Dag and Brendan be bending ears in public? Brendan chatted with a forward-thinking Golden Domer, and the conversation was more emotional than a Mike + the Mechanics song. John Stamos made his long-awaited debut at Riot Fest. A joyous lookalike contest experience turned sour for a compadre of Brendan’s.

Steve showed his kitchen prowess on Janet’s birthday, making tacos and apple crisp for the family. He forgot how much he loves dates too. Dag took a drive to Sycamore to get a dresser, and was rewarded with a nice meal. Brendan’s National Cheeseburger Day sucked. Tom Thayer wraps up the Bears confident Sunday victory, and the ensuing camaraderie. “Jesus Take the Wheel” co-writer Brett James died in a North Carolina plane crash.

Steve has a few thoughts about the Jimmy Kimmel “situation”. He knows broadcast stuff! We’re all waiting for a Bears victory this weekend, but we’re going to be careful with our Costco Prosecco if they win. Dag recalls how he got turned around on sushi. The Illinois Entertainer, published a review of the recent farewell concert (yes, another one) by The Who, which we explore in great detail.

Steve forgot he started the shower, allowing the water to run for an hour. Steve is prohibited from bending over at the waist, eye doctor’s orders. Steve wakes Janet in the middle of the night to administer his drops. Brewers manager Pat Murphy wrote a letter to the team in Bob Uecker’s voice (weird). Janet mourned the death of Robert Redford with her circle of friends.

The numbers are in, and they’re all good. Steve’s PSA test showed the results everyone had hoped for, and a follow up of his eye surgery also yielded positive results. And speaking of numbers, you’ll experience the thrill of the Taylor Swift countdown in real time. Steve continues to learn new words in Spanish, including some fresh help from Joe. He’s also created a technical workshop, and made things worse, by trying to fix his phone connection.

Steve has a beef with his Amazon delivery packaging. Burning confiscated drugs caused inhalation problems for animals and humans in the vicinity of the bust. Dag recalls a very bad early morning decision that led to an overwhelming experience at an old job cooking burgers. It’s a Talk To Me Tuesday. The calls inspire conversation about Steve’s medical procedures, The Old Nerd, and the freshest calamari on  record.

Tom Thayer gave “The Stever” some hope, despite the outcome of the Bears/Lions game yesterday. He tells the story of how, as a player, he once avoided a tediously long locker room walk during a Bears game by hiding out under a stairwell. Dag watched the new Spinal Tap movie during a cozy gig-free weekend at home. Anthony Rizzo Day at Wrigley Field featured cameos by Eddie Vedder and Cindy Crawford. Brendan was there!

The next time you reach for a golf ball, check and see if Steve’s face is on it. But if you go searching in a Florida pond, it’s best to reconsider. A fascinating audio biography of Steve is not only fairly accurate but also incredibly lifelike. Also discussed: the glory days of radio versus podcasting. And what about AI; is it the gateway to doom, or the door to the future?

Janet joins us today, with great news from her oncologist.A recent calamari appetizer found Steve questioning its source, while also regretting his grilled vs. fried order. Slowly but markedly recovering from his eye surgery, Steve is doing his best with half a brain. Dag is still stinging from Brendan’s ruthless heckling of his golf shot. anet joins us today, with great news from her oncologist. Brendan celebrates the return of Anthony Rizzo as a team ambassador.

One-eyed Steve has returned to the show, and he’s got the full report from his (successful) eye surgery at the Wheaton Eye Clinic. Despite his wobbly post-surgical condition, he was sharp enough to curse out a delivery driver that was blocking everyone’s way. Tom Thayer joins us with his thoughts on the Bears game, specifically the fourth quarter. He also tells us about a Bears superman that went by the name of Rambo.

Dag and Brendan are at the helm as Steve undergoes cataract surgery. The weather cooperated for the Sodcast golf outing. A great time was had by all. Dag got razzed by a deep-voiced heckler on the first tee. Dag, Brendan, and Vince caught the Bears game at Cordial Inn in Brookfield, where the search for the driver of a Honda Pilot wafted through the joint much like the aroma of flame-grilled burgers.

We’re joined on this Friday show by Buzz Kilman, fresh from injecting his diabetic cat and in love with his life-changing, floor-cleaning robot. His love for Tyson Bagent is equally as strong. Buzz and Brendan work through a football showdown. Steve reveals that he spent considerable time in Detroit earning extra money and getting his name out as a stand up comedian. His old comedy partner pops in for a visit.

Dag is pondering a brave electrical move for a recently blown out kitchen outlet, but Steve and Brendan attempt to talk him out of it. A house-sitting Brendan offers nourishment to a weary solar panel salesperson, and his kindness is well received. Steve and Janet are watching a TV show that’s so weird and unsatisfying that they’re reaching for the toast. Two Texans display some Foridiot-like behavior in their self-styled indoor shooting range. And if you’re looking for pot deals, don’t miss out on New Puffalo, er, New Buffalo.

What happens when we click on a link tree? Is it a bridge too far? Steve “unplugged” is a show Joe would attend. Are there still many 4 AM and 5 AM bars in the city, and will there be a limo waiting for us? ABC 7 Chicago sort of made it seem like Pink was playing Schaumburg’s Septemberfest, but in reality it was a Pink tribute act. What would an onscreen alliance between Steve and The Old Nerd look like?

We’re back from our break, and feeling refreshed and ready to podcast. Tom Thayer, who was once called the dirtiest player in the league, shows respect to Tom Brady and offers advice for long snapper Steve. Dag shares a few stories from tour, including having his legs nipped by the dog of rock royalty. Brendan was overjoyed by the Cubs walk-off victory. Steve upped his corn buttering game with a new applicator.