The Steve Dahl Podcast (Free Edition)
by Steve Dahl & Co.
These free episodes of The Steve Dahl Show take listeners through the Steve's day-to-day life as a broadcaster, husband, father and grandfather. Steve is joined on this daily journey by Dag Juhlin and Brendan Greeley. No topic is off-limits! Whether you are a lifelong fan, or just discovering Steve and his crew you will love having his show available to you anytime, anywhere. The DahlCast is Steve Dahl at his funniest without all of the interruptions and structure of traditional radio. Get your daily dose of The Steve Dahl Podcast at https://dahl.com/membership. Subscribers say it's the best $10.95 a month they've ever spent. Join the Dahl Podcast family today!
Episodes
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The Thought Tub
Janet reports on the condo board meeting, in which brick driveways were considered. A morning zoo host gives us a thought shower. Large chunks of hail peppered the western suburbs. Steve visited the fan store and learned why he should stand directly under a ceiling fan as the seasons change. Jim...
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It's Boomer Humor
Friendly Steve had fun on the golf course, where it turned out he had connections to the people he golfed with. Janet made a dozen appetizers for her cousin's visit. Dag dodged a weather bullet and also got a microwave sent to his hotel room so that he could enjoy his leftovers. Brendan awoke to…
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Taking a Chance on 2026
In this final show of 2025 (where did the year go??) We we of course discuss any resolutions we might have, as well as any plans we have for tonight. Tom Thayer joins us, with an appreciation of Steve’s football knowledge. He also shares some of his innovations in dog transportation. There’s a…
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I Miss the Rain
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...
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Janet's Big Surprise
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...
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Steve, You Babbling Moron
It appears that the younger generation has already discarded “Rizz” just as Steve felt comfortable deploying the term. Flying sure was different back in the day, as was airlines’ stance on stand-up comedians in the aisle. Even if you’re not watching The Bear (Dag!) they are featuring lots of…
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Taco Trials & Tribulations
Jack In The Box is finally open, but Steve’s taco cravings get foiled by an endless drive-thru line. Portillo’s and Lou Malnati’s team up with a pizza-hot dog hybrid that’s more novelty than classic. Listeners share tips for Steve’s upcoming cataract surgery. Plus, where were you during the O.J....
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EGO Trippin'
Steve awoke to find no sign of Janet, but he soon finds out she’s been tending to Matt’s dog, Roger. Apparently, Roger liberated the stuffing from a couch cushion. Dag’s not a fan of elaborate gender reveal parties. Steve stained the bedsheets with maraschino cherries that got loose from his ice...
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WINK-TV Hat Trick
What was the recent deal with LA Dodgers fans taking to the streets of Wrigleyville with a banner? Does having a banner make it an official parade? Steve hit the intro jackpot with last night’s edition of the WINK News. He also built a docking station for a Dyson vacuum. He was two hours into the...
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Stinky Felix (Pasadena CA)
Janet declares that her Florida world is far too beige, and puts the blame on Steve’s notoriously suspect couch-buying skills. He’s envisioning a life as well-kept Florida houseboy, but it might not be all it’s cracked up to be, ultimately. There’s also a flood of Pasadena memories for Steve, as…
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The Fake Surfer
Janet called Steve a "fake surfer" in front of her sister yesterday, which left Steve embarrassed. She will be on tomorrow's DahlCast, and that should be interesting. Steve sought out estimates for a new pool cleaning service, and got to use some of his newly acquired Spanish language skills. The...
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The Bell Tolls
Steve doesn't know how to feel about ringing the bell after his final radiation treatment.The father and son who golfed before him left the hitting surface strewn with tees and balls. Dag is in Washington, District of Columbia. He didn't get to see many sights, but he did crush a shrimp taco (and...
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Steve's Cancer Card
Steve returns with details of his Radiation Simulation, along with updated stats on his bladder’s storage capacity. A visit to The Honey Bee for a late morning breakfast was a much needed highlight. Steve and Janet are hosting a Super Bowl viewing party but the menu is still in flux. Brendan and...
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Prostate Biopsy Results
Steve got his prostate biopsy results toady. We discuss. He is also planning on attending the Chicago Boat Show in Rosemont this weekend. He is not sizing up votes for a Viking funeral. Dag checks in from Studio 6B ahead of his appearance with Michael Shannon on The Tonight Show Staring Jimmy...
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Taint Yet Christmas
Big doings at the Dahl house over the weekend, as Steve recovered from his medical procedure (lots of details from both Steve and Janet on that today), and Matt (mostly) moved out. Mike Dahl drops by to outline how a whiskey trade works, and to try and sell Tom Thayer on a Netflix program about...
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"It's All Inside My Head" - Joe Walsh
We’ve got the honest to goodness "Bomber" on the line today. That’s right, Joe Walsh phones us for his and Steve’s yearly birthday check-in. We hear some great stories about Famous guitars and guitarists, The Sphere, songwriting, recording and so much more. Once at the Sphere, Joe became…
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In Praise of Older Women
Steve recalls that while he was a California kid, he watched Kris Kristofferson practicing his songs by a pool. Not long after that, a young Rick Dahl distracted Linda Ronstadt with a frozen dessert mishap at a The Troubadour in LA. Janet joins us today to answer subscriber email and make a book...
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Moist and Fluffy (Morning Duo)
Steve has found himself as the voice of encouragement for people’s sobriety stories on Threads. He made Janet her favorite cake for her birthday. Dag defends cake for breakfast against an indignant Brendan. Talk To Me Tuesday has been moved up a day to Monday (Tom Thayer will join us tomorrow)…
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Steve McMichael HOF
Steve continues to be a late night TV viewer of just about anything, but there’s a program that has frightened even him. Dag is giving a talk to some educators this afternoon. Tom Thayer reports on the emotional celebration of Steve McMichael’s Football Hall of Fame induction. Tom’s home today,...
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Disco Still Sucks!
Today marks the 45th anniversary Disco Demolition Night. Steve is hearing some stories from a former WLUP General Manager, for the first time, parts of which need their accuracy double-checked. We finish up the phone calls from our subscribers this week. A thoughtful Dag ponders his golden years…
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Craig Gass Returns
How you doin’, man? It’s our last show before vacation and we’re helping Steve prep for a condo board meeting in Michigan. Things can get testy up there, but Steve will bring the quiet heat. Steve discovers a wildly popular internet meme, while also turning us on to a coffee commercial from 1968...
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Tami Sagher's Pendemic
Steve is listening to an online instructor in an attempt to absorb some music theory knowledge. So far, though, it’s more of a sleep aid. We talk to Tami Sagher, and she has lots of thoughts about A.I. (especially the songs Steve’s been commissioning) and ink pen collecting. Brendan got stuck in...
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RIP Chef Hans
An eerie occurrence takes place after the death of longtime friend of the show, Chef Hans. Luckily both Brendan and Steve had a chance to visit with him recently. What are you doing for the eclipse? Tom Skilling is back on TV with an eclipsophile’s perspective from southern Illinois. Tom Thayer…
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Worlds Worst Grandfather
Before heading off to the zoo with his family (where he’s figured out the way to save money on tickets, of course), Mike Dahl joins us for a quick chat. He suggest that Steve find a sleep camp, to help him with his nocturnal troubles. Mike for not utilizing the bell on his bicycle. Emmett got a...
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Fat Tuesday Finisher
It's Valentine's Day show, but we're recording the night before. Joe's father-in-law passed away recently. Rosie doesn't like the late show. Roger once walked in on Steve and Rick enjoying illegal party favors. Tea keeps Steve up at night and he once walked in on Roger and Carol. He then hid...
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The Slouch on the Couch
Steve receives an economically worded and instructive email with ideas about how to obtain information on the Internet. He’s been tasting a lot of dirt these days. We also learn that there are two couches in the Dahl household, each with a very specific purpose. Mike Dahl is keeping a close, and...
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Gummies and Glögg
Steve has a bilingual morning, as he has finally had Rosie’s invisible fence repaired. He seems to have regained his childhood command of Spanish, and it’s been accompanied by all sorts of other recollections from his early years. Jon Bon Jovi and Abe Lincoln team with Steve and Brendan to…
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Captain Whammo (R.I.P.)
Today we celebrate the on-air craziness of the late Captain Whammo, a major figure in late ‘70s Chicago radio. His airchecks are out of this world, so hold on tight. Though their relationship was complicated at the start, Rosie seems to be missing Cooper around the house. Steve worked late into…
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Signature Room Signs Off
Today we attempt to answer the raging question: what’s new with David Byrne? We’re joined by Buzz Kilman, who once swam in a pool with the rock legend, during the formulation of an epic cinematic idea. Buzz is also confused by a Dag lookalike on Facebook. This week’s Virginia Monologues is a…
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The Buzz Brothers (Ep.1)
Today we celebrate the Union League Club building in downtown Chicago, and the awesomeness of old buildings in general. Steve turns to AI for a creative experiment, and The Buzz Brothers are born. We learn of Smokey Robinson’s most recent album, Gasms, and we spin a few choice hot moments of that...
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Disco Demolition
Steve had to pump out his eight rain barrels, after the area was once again pummeled by heavy rains. Dag was distraught, but ultimately bemused, by a pricy tapas dinner in the city last night. Steve received an odd but somewhat amusing email from a former listener. Joe Gaspar joins us today, and...
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Dandelion Whine
Today’s a great day to open up an orange soda and let your lawn grow. Steve recalls the magic of a Nesbitt’s Orange Soda on the sunshine-soaked California ocean afternoons of his youth. He and Janet attended Emmett’s baseball game and Steve’s running commentary was peppered with ideas to improve...
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The $17,000 Guitar
Steve goes to Guitar Center to return a faulty item and encounters some pushback from the tattooed employees. The event, while ultimately settled, spoils plans for a proposed cheeseburger dinner. The legendary bassist Flea has a tummy emergency, and the very same Target employees that fawned over...
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Pat Dahl Tells All
Heading into his final day at the condo, we are treated to a show-length visit from Pat Dahl. He’s set to join some friends for an extended spring break, and they’ve got plenty of steaks and canned tequila drinks. Pat shared a batch of stories with his grandkids at dinner on Tuesday (Taco…
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The Monk Bought Meth
In a series of shocking discoveries, we learn that all of the monks in an entire monastery in Thailand tested positive for meth. Monks! We also learn the correct pronunciation of Myanmar (thanks to J. Peterman), and that Chevy Chase was in Morton Grove yesterday. Brendan has a holiday movie...
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Not a Clüe
New shutters in Steve and Janet’s bedroom means the darkness is all encompassing. Maybe that’s why Janet didn’t notice that Steve fell out of bed again the other night. Rosie did, however, stop by to check and see that Steve was indeed okay. Brendan readies himself to relive his middle school…
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Heading For Home
A retired bodyguard-to-the-stars is spilling the beans on his former employer, Jon Bon Jovi. Apparently the band’s tours were the stuff of legend, and even included some bad blood between JBJ and Axl Rose and also Sebastian Bach. Steve fondly recalls some old house accounts from the glory days of...
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They Got Some Bungalows
Steve has a generous and colorful gift for his downstairs neighbor. Are you doing the current TikTok dance, and if so, are you doing it correctly? Abraham Lincoln’s one-sleeved, bloodstained, inspirationally monogrammed Brooks Brothers coat was bequeathed to a prestigious organization. A…
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Les Grobstein (RIP)
We have awoken to the news that sports radio legend Les Grobstein has passed. Steve shares some memories of their time together, as does Tom Thayer. Tom also shares some criticism of NFL officiating, and, Dak Prescott 's quarterback draw. On a much more positive note, Tom also shares his…
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It's Donald Turnupseed
Steve crunched the numbers and discovered that Brendan’s Florida jog was an impressive 5.5 miles. Steve also crunched the numbers on his favorite flavor of ice cream and he found that, with proper intake management, they wound up in his favor. There’s booster shot confusion at Walgreens, but…
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Cargo Clutch
It’s an early rising Talk To Me Tuesday, as Steve prepares for a round of golf at the legendary (ranked 34th in the country!) Medinah Country Club. But in researching the extensive rules of the club, Brendan happens upon a piece of information that threatens to derail Steve before he even…
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Better Call Bob Odenkirk
Bob Odenkirk was out on a bike ride and got a tremendous idea for a movie. Two and a half years (and a lot of training) later, Nobody hit the theaters. We saw it and loved it. Bob is on hand from New Mexico to talk with us about it, among many other things. He guarantees that the series ending of...
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Mom's Got My Nuts! (Florida)
Steve, Janet and the family take a sunset cruise but there’s an unsettling pair of peanut people hogging the large table. The FL condo elevator experiences difficulty during a packed ride, and so it’s Janet and Mike Dahl to the rescue. Brendan gets bullied by a 15-year-old on TikTok, and he…
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The "Wish" (A Bigger Penis)
Enjoy this FREE episode of The Steve Dahl Podcast and become a subscriber to get the daily show pumped straight out to your app 5 DAYS A WEEK. In this episode; Steve is considering getting copper for his cupola, whatever that means. Joe joins us today and does a lot of helpful explaining with...
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Life's Been Good (Joe Walsh)
On this free episode of the Steve Dahl Podcast, Steve gets his yearly birthday call (he's 666 today) from the great Joe Walsh. Joe's itching to get out and play music, there will be some good tunes coming out of his hit factory soon. He shared some timely lyrics with us today, and it looks like...
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The Bears Are A Beat Off
On this free episode of the Steve Dahl Podcast, Steve is casting (Pundemic) about for some musical inspiration. He's mindful that Dag is ALWAYS listening. Speaking of listening, Brendan finally hears himself. Turns out, he has a fabulously deep and resonant voice. Virginia calls in via video chat...
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Tom Thayer's Burnt Chicken
It was a $00.64 royalty check (not $64.00) that led Steve straight into the strong, protective arms of CBS 2’s Dave Savini. How do you eat corn on the cob? Tom Thayer joins us to talk about a chicken meal gone wrong. It might have been the 500-degree oven! We also talk quarterbacks, Ditka, White...
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These free episodes of The Steve Dahl Show take listeners through the Steve's day-to-day life as a broadcaster, husband, father and grandfather. Steve is joined on this daily journey by Dag Juhlin and Brendan Greeley. No topic is off-limits! Whether you are a lifelong fan, or just discovering Steve and his crew you will love having his show available to you anytime, anywhere. The DahlCast is Steve Dahl at his funniest without all of the interruptions and structure of traditional radio. Get your daily dose of The Steve Dahl Podcast at https://dahl.com/membership. Subscribers say it's the best $10.95 a month they've ever spent. Join the Dahl Podcast family today!
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