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The Steve Dahl Podcast (Free Edition)RIP Chef HansAn 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 has some wonderful memories of the Chef as well. A launch party at a Nashville bar resulted in the launching of a chair from the sixth floor. Find out which country music star was booked on a felony after this incident. Learn more ab...2024-04-081h 45
The Steve Dahl Podcast (Free Edition)Worlds Worst GrandfatherBefore 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 mustard stain on his Lionel Messi jersey. The kids have been drinking Grandpa's orange juice. Steve is trying to move his production studio and podcast center into the bedroom, but he needs to find just the right table. It requires a lo...2024-03-261h 55
The Steve Dahl Podcast (Free Edition)Fat Tuesday FinisherIt'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 beneath a redwood picnic table for two days. Joe worked in the flower delivery business, although not for Fabbrini's. A new off-Broadway play about Mary Todd Lincoln is getting great reviews. Steve's friendly chats aren't as long or as heartfelt as Janet's. Learn more...2024-02-211h 35
The Steve Dahl Podcast (Free Edition)The Slouch on the CouchSteve 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 very Steve-like, eye on the upcoming family trip to Hawaii. Janet joins us today, with some stories about motel sanitization from her childhood. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2024-01-261h 57
The Steve Dahl Podcast (Free Edition)Gummies and GlöggSteve 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 comfort a despondent Dag, who imbibed a little too much at Simon’s last night, and derailed the Expo’76 set closer. He’s hoping to get back in his bandmates’ good graces. Today’s show (another holiday classic in the making?) also takes a deep dive into the history of...2023-12-141h 44
The Steve Dahl Podcast (Free Edition)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 the night perfecting the recording of the Zanies show, which is set for delivery tomorrow. Janet joins us to break down the Ward & June Cleaver dynamic of the Dahl household. Steve’s headed for a fitness evaluation, to see if he can get some things under control. 2023-11-091h 33
The Steve Dahl Podcast (Free Edition)Signature Room Signs OffToday 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 forest of comedy gold. Rosie finds a mouse in the backyard; did she eat it? Brendan brings some sad news about a Chicago landmark, a place where Steve was wooed and wined and dined to come to Chicago. Steve also hopes to find success with h...2023-10-231h 41
The Steve Dahl Podcast (Free Edition)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 collection. There’s good news from the world of Mexican/Tex-Mex food: Steve is finally eating his rice and beans. Also, at long last, Talk To Me Tuesday finally arrives. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2023-09-111h 38
The Steve Dahl Podcast (Free Edition)Disco DemolitionSteve 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 confirms that his sister recently met Steve. We play a new song from friends of the show, The Baseball Project. It’s called Disco Demolition, and guess what… today is the 44th anniversary of that notorious and largely misunderstood event. The song features one of Steve’s favo...2023-07-171h 53
The Steve Dahl Podcast (Free Edition)Dandelion WhineToday’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 the game and speed up play. Luckily, we weren't able to hear the actual audio from steve's iPhone. Joe and Steve fondly recall their burrito hunting days. Steve owes Anna Beleval and apology. Sewer diving is a thing, and apparently a TV show too. 2023-05-161h 33
The Steve Dahl Podcast (Free Edition)The $17,000 GuitarSteve 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 him upon his arrival refuse to let him use the employee washroom. He pushes through a series of troubling events before relief arrives in the nick of time. Brendan sat in the bleachers for an unbelievable night at Wrigley Field. Dag poses the question: Would you give a foul ball or homerun...2023-04-261h 43
The Steve Dahl Podcast (Free Edition)Pat Dahl Tells AllHeading 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 Tuesday) that fill in some of the details about grandpa Steve’s notoriety. We also learn an interesting element of biological warfare that Steve added to a fight with Matt Dahl back in the day. There's more, including Charlie Dahl, a lot more about Pickle...2023-03-261h 40
Voices from The BenchThe Family That Creates Smiles: Wayne Szara Sr, Mike Capps, Wayne Szara Jr, Steve Szara, and Erin SzaraBe sure to come see Barb on stage and join a great association. The Cal-Lab meeting February 23 & 24 in Chicago!
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Over the years, we have talked to a lot of families in dental. Husband and wife. Fathers and Sons. Mothers and Daughters. Bothers. Sisters. But never have we talked to 5 family members at the same time all in the industry. Let us introduce you to the Szara's (sort of). Many of you might already know. First up is the guy that started it all, Wayne Szara Sr. Wayne went to technical school, he did dental...2023-01-231h 09
The Steve Dahl Podcast (Free Edition)The Monk Bought MethIn 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 recommendation for Dag. Steve keeps buying the same green outdoor floodlight fixture every year. It's become a fixture of his holiday season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2022-11-301h 33
Voices from The BenchBringing Sexy Back to Dental Labs in the UK with Steve Campbell RDTSteve Campbell, owner of Nexus Dental Laboratory in the UK, joins us for an amazing conversation. Steve talks about the industry's history, how the government stepped in to help, how he learned his skills as an apprenticeship, opening his fully digital lab, using ExoCAD, and being an advocate for the digital workflow to make dental technology "sexy" to the next generation.
ExoCAD is excited to present their next Insights event October 3-4, 2022, on the sun-drenched island of Mallorca, Spain. Connect with friends and colleagues in the industry while collecting CE points* during a full program of software...2022-08-081h 10
The Steve Dahl Podcast (Free Edition)Not a ClüeNew 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 heavy metal days; there’s a headbanger’s dream concert headed to Wrigley Field on Friday, which could be peak Greeley. Steve has no interest in self-checkout at the grocery store, ever! Now you kids get off of his lawn!!! Learn more about...2022-07-091h 36
The Steve Dahl Podcast (Free Edition)Heading For HomeA 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 radio. This Is Us is winding up and it’s making for some incredibly emotional viewing. Janet and Steve are in the early preparation stage of their Saturday drive back home. Will they achieve the tight pack that Steve demands, even with their extra items? Le...2022-06-021h 43
The Steve Dahl Podcast (Free Edition)They Got Some BungalowsSteve 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 subscriber makes a stunning discovery at Steve’s childhood home that provides a psychological profile of the entire family. How do guitars talk? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2022-05-261h 43
The Steve Dahl Podcast (Free Edition)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 incredible reinterpretation of enchiladas. Great food ideas like (as well as commercials about carrot-straightening products) this are why it pays to subscribe to the DahlCast! This a free episode of the daily Steve Dahl Podcast. If you'd like to subscribe, please go to dahl..com. ...2022-02-161h 42
The Steve Dahl Podcast (Free Edition)It's Donald TurnupseedSteve 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 Steve deploys patience and courtesy and comes out ahead. Bon Jovi’s career seems to be plagued with nearly fatal bad decisions, as he nearly rejected his biggest hit of all time. This a free episode of the daily Steve Dahl Podcast. If you'd like to subscribe, please go to dahl...2021-12-031h 43
The Steve Dahl Podcast (Free Edition)Cargo ClutchIt’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 arrives. It involves pants. We also chat with former radio show courtroom correspondent and current head referee for Henry Dahl’s football game last Sunday, Steve’s friend John Salat. This a free episode of the daily Steve Dahl Podcast. If you'd like to subscribe, please go to dah...2021-10-151h 48
The Steve Dahl Podcast (Free Edition)Better Call Bob OdenkirkBob 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 Better Call Saul is going to blow our minds. Kai Juhlin delivers coffee to the Dahl house and ends up joining us on the show. Steve and Brendan are on Team Ozzie, and can’t get enough of th...2021-06-071h 45
The Steve Dahl Podcast (Free Edition)Mom's Got My Nuts!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 spends a few wounded days working through his emotions. Both Steve and Johnny Depp are surprised by intruders; Steve handles his situation with a broom and a box. Grandson James (Jimmy) Dahl makes his first appearance on the podcast. We put out a daily 90-minute podcast, and...2021-04-211h 45
The Steve Dahl Podcast (Free Edition)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 regards to Mexican ice cream options. Brendan has discovered a new taqueria in Bucktown, and they’re serving some items that are about as far away from street food as you can get. What would you do with just one wish? If you said world peace, pl...2021-01-161h 27
The Steve Dahl Podcast (Free Edition)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 it’s shaping up to be another Joe Walsh classic! Virginia M. is in rare too, and Nick Foles bears the brunt of it (Pundemic pun intentional). This a free episode of the daily Steve Dahl Podcast. If you'd like to subscribe, please go to...2020-11-201h 36
The Steve Dahl Podcast (Free Edition)The Bears Are A Beat OffOn 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 to put Nick Foles and coach Nagy through their pantsuit paces. Nick gives it up to a higher power (Virginia). There was an orgy on a Catholic altar in Louisiana. Demonically hot stuff!!! This a free episode of the daily Steve Dahl Podcast. If you'd like to subscribe, please go to...2020-10-161h 27
The Steve Dahl Podcast (Free Edition)Tom Thayer's Burnt ChickenIt 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 Sox love and more. Steve, the grey-haired wizard, is jealous of Dag’s nuts. Brendan kills a silk plant and Steve has reached a new low. Want more? Subscribe today! https://dahl.com/membership. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/a...2020-09-081h 47
Voices from The BenchAn Explosion of Talent from Vision 21 2020: Siegel, Killian, Albensi, Voss, BurrisWay back in January 2020, the National Association of Dental Laboratories (NADL) put together a meeting in Las Vegas called Vision 21. This outstanding dental laboratory business meeting is a must attend for anyone on the business side of their lab. While there they gave Elvis and Barb a table to record some of the high profile attendees and speakers. This first episode from Vision 21 features 5 amazing people from our industry.
Sean Siegel - Castable Ceramics,
Steve Killion CDT - Killian Dental Ceramics
Don Albensi - NDX Albensi
Heather Voss CDT - Legacy Dental Arts
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Voices from The BenchDiversity In Advertising: Getting New Clients - Roundtable Part 2 (VFTB13)Part 2 of the Advertising and Getting New Clients Roundtable. This group has so much knowledge and experience to share that we couldn't contain it in only one episode. They say the best way to advertise is to put your name and talent out there in as many ways as possible. Listen to find out what works and doesn’t work.
Joining us again are:
Martha Martin – CEO of Triad Dental Studio in North Carolina
Heather Voss, CDT – Owner - Legacy Dental Arts in New York
Steve Killian, CDT - President and Genera...2018-06-2529 min
Voices from The BenchDiversity In Advertising: Getting New Clients - Roundtable Part 1 (VFTB12)Voices From the Bench love Roundtable discussions! From East coast to West coast. From a smaller lab to a larger lab. Advertising is an ongoing venture every business needs to do. So what works for labs?
Joining us again are:
Martha Martin – CEO of Triad Dental Studio in North Carolina
Heather Voss, CDT – Owner - Legacy Dental Arts in New York
Steve Killian, CDT - President and General Manager -Killian Dental in CaliforniaSpecial Guests: Heather Voss MBA, CDT, Martha Martin , and Steve Killian, CDT.2018-06-1828 min
Voices from The BenchWhere Does a Ship of Fools Look for a Crew? - Hiring & Training Roundtable Part 2 (VFTB4)The continued Roundtable that dives deep into the topics of training new employees and rewarding employees become CDTs!
Joining us again are:
Martha Martin – CEO of Triad Dental Studio in North Carolina
Jeff Stronk - Co-owner - Treasure Dental Studio in Utah
Heather Voss, CDT – Owner - Legacy Dental Arts in New York
Steve Killian, CDT - President and General Manager -Killian Dental in California
And of course Barbara and Elvis.
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Voices from The BenchWhere Does a Ship of Fools Look for a Crew? - Hiring & Training Roundtable Part 1 (VFTB3)The first Roundtable episode.
Gathered together to discuss the ongoing issues of hiring and training are:
Martha Martin – CEO of Triad Dental Studio in North Carolina
Jeff Stronk - Co-owner - Treasure Dental Studio in Utah
Heather Voss, CDT – Owner - Legacy Dental Arts in New York
Steve Killian, CDT - President and General Manager -Killian Dental in California
And of course Barbara and Elvis.
A lot of great content so we get right to it!
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Steve Dahl NetworkThe Steve Dahl Show – December 19, 2017Brendan has an insurance nightmare! Steve and Janet are going on a date to see the broadway phenomenon Wicked tonight, even though Steve say’s he’s already seen it. Janet and Steve discuss Christmas plans, which…well… We wish you a Merry Grinchmas!2017-12-191h 03
Steve Dahl NetworkThe Steve Dahl Show – December 18, 2017Steve and the boys talk New Years Eve plans! Rocking in the New Year, catch Dag and the rest of Expo’76 at FitzGeralds Nightclub for a 2018 kick off gig! Steve enjoys a satisfying breakfast filled with… SURPRISE, coffee & peanut brittle!2017-12-1810 min
Steve Dahl NetworkDescent Into The Archives – December 16, 2017This ‘02 WCKG show is overbooked with guests! On part 1, plans to organize a Christmas party fall flat. Maggie Brock is in studio. Jim Shorts ran her out of town! Steve finds out how uptight PBS people are when he says nipple at a Soundstage taping.2017-12-161h 37
Steve Dahl NetworkThe Steve Dahl Show – December 15, 2017Steve discusses the results of his sleep test and shares a story about a fiber optic issue at his Florida home. The guys chat with Virginia about the Bears upcoming match up, and give the intern his a grade on his final exam.2017-12-1610 min
Steve Dahl NetworkThe Steve Dahl Show – December 14, 2017Ask Janet is filled with holiday spirit! Brendan pulls a double dipping by going to our sponsor “il Porcellino” with our other sponsor Foot First Podiatry Dr. Keith and Samantha Sklar for a nice dinner! Find out what the Dahl family eats for the holidays!2017-12-1410 min
Steve Dahl NetworkThe Steve Dahl Show – December 13, 2017Steve and the boy’s are joined by Frijole Joe! Brendan’s in the market for a new vacuum and with the help of Janet he may have found the one! Is it a Dyson? a Shark? Never leave a hungry Steve alone at 2am if you want your peanut brittle to disappear!2017-12-1310 min
Steve Dahl NetworkThe Steve Dahl Show – December 12, 2017Steve has been practicing his guitar, bringing a new app into play. Brendan interrupts guitar talk for something irritating, as always. A trip to Nashville comes to mind, ending in a face plant into spaghetti. A new day for the network could be coming!2017-12-1210 min
Steve Dahl NetworkThe Steve Dahl Show – December 11, 2017Steve kicks off today’s show discussing deodorants and asks the guys what their preferred scents are. Recent issues with the podcast app has given way to the idea of a new platform for the network. Should we move forward, Papa cannot live on cat food!2017-12-1110 min
Steve Dahl NetworkDescent Into The Archives – December 9, 2017Steve & Garry talk about rumors on this partial ’83 WLS show. A Wheaton Police Blotter story, a call to the Bijou Theater, and an article on Larry Lujack. Some Thicke Of The Night bashing. Plus, a clip of John Belushi’s last appearance on the show.2017-12-091h 40
Steve Dahl NetworkThe Steve Dahl Show – December 8, 2017A wall of pics greets Steve on Donny’s last day! Steve requests Brendan to alter his voice to ‘FM Donny’, to be less irritating. Steve calls Janet to discuss Christmas Eve plans & vouch for his roid rage. Virginia has a monologue, plus your phone calls!2017-12-0810 min
Steve Dahl NetworkThe Steve Dahl Show – December 7, 2017Steve starts with dry mouth, reminding him of a world leader yesterday. Mercury in retrograde continues its effects, as Steve shares his struggles with Roid Rage. No Janet today, Ron Lewis stops by & Brendan’s ‘podcast dates’ are killed off for good.2017-12-0710 min
Steve Dahl NetworkThe Steve Dahl Show – December 6, 2017Steve joins Dag & Brendan from home, correctly guessing what Brendan is singing. They are joined by Dr. Samantha Sklar, who’s disappointed Steve’s not here. Dag thinks his car radio is possessed, Brendan tries to prove it. Steve dislikes Millennials.2017-12-0610 min
Steve Dahl NetworkThe Steve Dahl Show – December 5, 2017Steve & the guys have a debate on shirt-wearing during sports. Steve calls Ron Lewis to clear up a tax question. Then Steve calls his family as witnesses to a weekend scuffle at his motorcycle club. Brendan & Dag ask the questions, both sides share blame.2017-12-0510 min
Steve Dahl NetworkThe Steve Dahl Show – December 4, 2017The weekend was NOT Steve’s favorite. He shares a frustrating customer service experience, which he works through during the podcast, leading to an entertaining resolution. If you like the HBO show ‘Curb Your Enthusiasm’ today’s cast is a perfect fit!2017-12-0410 min
Steve Dahl NetworkDescent Into The Archives – December 2, 2017Set the way back machine to 1977 & W4 in Detroit. Steve talks about recently visiting his parents in California for Thanksgiving. He also talks about his radio career in Bakersfield. He accepted a job in Sacramento without quitting the Bakersfield job!2017-12-021h 18
Steve Dahl NetworkThe Steve Dahl Show – December 1, 2017Steve introduces a new December open, and works on bringing back Aloha Friday. The guys chat with Virginia about last week’s blowout loss. Steve calls Janet to discuss a parking problem during last nights book club. Plus Steve took a sleep test.2017-12-0210 min
Steve Dahl NetworkThe Steve Dahl Show – November 30, 2017Steve wonders about guys who ‘Whip it Out’ when drinking. Steve & Dag compliment Brendan’s knowledge of movies from other decades, Dag hasn’t seen ‘Top Gun’. Steve & Brendan test their sleep, & Janet answers your questions about Rosie, gifts & religion!2017-11-3010 min
Steve Dahl NetworkThe Steve Dahl Show – November 29, 2017Steve recaps his favorite parts of yesterday’s show & vents frustrations with some of life’s problems. The guys react to Matt Lauer’s firing, and come up with a new morning news show. Steve doesn’t like getting high anymore & shares meditation tips!2017-11-2910 min
Steve Dahl NetworkThe Steve Dahl Show – November 28, 2017It’s the Steve Dahl Show live from Rivers Casino in Des Plaines! Steve, Dag, Brendan, Jennifer Keiper and Connor McKnight did a live broadcast and we’re bringing you every moment of magic on today’s DahlCast!2017-11-2910 min
Steve Dahl NetworkThe Steve Dahl Show – November 27, 2017Steve & the guys reconnect after Thanksgiving weekend & share their experiences. Steve is underwhelmed by Maui Gold Pineapples, but likes a new reminder app and a Netflix miniseries. Dag admits he’s never seen ‘Titanic’ & Steve escapes to Margaritaville!2017-11-2710 min
Steve Dahl NetworkDescent Into The Archives – November 25, 2017It’s Hump day on WDAI! Steve talks about the jocks at the station & their sex lives. Jeff Finch with news & sports. Steve’s looking for a special Christmas gift for Janet Planet who starts law school soon. Then part 3 of Rex’s Nolo Contendere interview.2017-11-2557 min
Steve Dahl NetworkThe Steve Dahl Show – November 24, 2017Part 2 of the Joe Walsh finale from July, 1986! Joe explains what “monstered” is. J.D. Souther celebrity traffic report. They talk to Paul Schaffer from the Letterman show. Plus, Steve & Garry call in, & Joe gives away a guitar from Biasco music.2017-11-2410 min
Steve Dahl NetworkThe Steve Dahl Show – November 23, 2017Part 1 of the Joe Walsh finale from July, 1986! Joe explains what “monstered” is. J.D. Souther celebrity traffic report. They talk to Paul Schaffer from the Letterman show. Plus, Steve & Garry call in, & Joe gives away a guitar from Biasco music.2017-11-2310 min
Steve Dahl NetworkThe Steve Dahl Show – November 22, 2017Frijloe Joe joins the guys for a pre-Thanksgiving DahlCast! ‘Satan’ shares Charlie Rose’s harassment moves. A dinner-themed Virginia Monologue puts the guys in a festive mood. Donny’s work ethic slides downward plus Bob Odenkirk & Dahl boys b-day calls!2017-11-2210 min
Steve Dahl NetworkThe Steve Dahl Show – November 21, 2017Steve discusses his birthday evening & a water heater battle. Brendan’s duped by a headline, Steve tells Hawaiian snorkeling stories & the guys talk garbage in the oceans. Steve’s tripped out by pineapple facts, plus Joe Walsh & Richard Lewis phone calls!2017-11-2110 min
Steve Dahl NetworkThe Steve Dahl Show – November 20, 2017Brace yourselves, Steve Dahl’s back and it’s his birthday! Steve reconnects with Dag & Brendan, telling all about his and Janet’s time in Hawaii. Then an exchange of gifts! Dag’s gift sends Steve down a ‘boss jock’ rabbit hole with the Real Don Steele!2017-11-2010 min
Steve Dahl NetworkDescent Into The Archives – November 18, 2017There are special guests in this WCKG grab bag! Kevin James promoting syndication of King of Queens. Steve gushes how much he loves that show! Then Jim Nayder stops by with some Annoying Music Show songs. Then Steve makes fun of Oprah and her book club.2017-11-181h 17
Steve Dahl NetworkThe Steve Dahl Show – November 17, 2017Brendan shares his taco adventure from last night. Subscriber Sully joins for the debut of ‘Who’s That Rando?’. Donny saw ‘Justice League’ last night, the guys want his review in Limerick form. ‘Mike & Mike’ stop by to share a song & more 1985 S&G!2017-11-1710 min
Steve Dahl NetworkThe Steve Dahl Show – November 16, 2017Brendan shares a clip of Craig Gass & Brad Garrett impersonating Sam Kinison & Rodney Dangerfield to cheer Dag up. The guys call Bob of Bob & Ron’s Record Club to answer your questions about Twitter, dog costumes & of course vinyl. Plus more Hawaii S&G!2017-11-1610 min
Steve Dahl NetworkThe Steve Dahl Show – November 15, 2017Dag recaps his birthday dinner last night and his favorite gift. ‘Jon Bon Jovi’ stops by after Brendan finds some history between Jon and singer Pink. Tami Sagher joins the guys to talk showbiz & what she’s working on now. Plus more 1985 Steve & Garry!2017-11-1510 min
Steve Dahl NetworkThe Steve Dahl Show – November 14, 2017Brendan wishes Dag a Happy Birthday and gifts him with a song! Dag has discovered the magic of The Sopranos and On Demand programs. Mallory invites subscribers to be on the podcast, Dag & Brendan ponder drinking with Donny. Plus more S&G from Hawaii!2017-11-1410 min
Steve Dahl NetworkThe Steve Dahl Show – November 13, 2017Dag & Brendan have fun with clips of Gordon Ramsay swearing at chefs. Brendan outlines an office mystery and describes the consequences of his weekend indulgences. Dag talks rock with ‘Kansas’ lead singer Ronnie Platt. Plus more S&G from 1985 Hawaii!2017-11-1310 min
Steve Dahl NetworkDescent Into The Archives – November 11, 2017On pt 2 of this ’88 show-Women DJ’s. A good voice can be deceiving! A young Steve got burned by that off the request lines! The psycho callers are out! The LOOP’s building new studios. There’s a review of Vanna’s book. Plus, Cliff’s new movie ‘Cliff Hur’!2017-11-111h 32
Steve Dahl NetworkThe Steve Dahl Show – November 10, 2017Brendan praises Wally the Mechanic for fixing his car cheaply, and Steve for recommending him. Dag missed yelling at other drivers this morning. Brendan shares a ‘fat kid move’, more S&G from Hawaii, plus a WLS Rock Challenge ft. WLUP’s Tim Virgin & JVO!2017-11-1010 min
Steve Dahl NetworkThe Steve Dahl Show – November 9, 2017Dag recounts last night’s gig, Brendan can’t believe a fan always buys the band pizza. Dag rips Brendan for being ‘too showbizzy’. The guys call podcast friend Dino Stamatopoulos, who shares a song & plays ‘Ask Dino’. Plus more Steve & Garry from Hawaii!2017-11-0910 min
Steve Dahl NetworkThe Steve Dahl Show – November 8, 2017Frijole Joe joins the guys, disappointed without Steve to stare at. Brendan shares his workout struggles, the guys debate the legitimacy of ‘dry eyes’ debilitation. A radio interview with Grateful Dead member Mickey Hart, plus more 1985 S&G from Hawaii!2017-11-0810 min
Steve Dahl NetworkThe Steve Dahl Show – November 7, 2017A patchwork podcast: Dag & Brendan are interrupted by Sci Fi podcasters, obsessed with the movie KPAX. The guys regain control with help from a meditation email. Brendan interviews ‘Escape to Margaritaville’ writer Mike O’Malley plus more S&G from Hawaii!2017-11-0710 min
Steve Dahl NetworkThe Steve Dahl Show – November 6, 2017Dag and Brendan imagine Steve’s morning in Hawaii & compare theirs. Brendan’s was rough thanks to his dog. Hypnotizing chickens is in Dag’s family history! An email sparks dueling impersonations, plus Steve & Garry during a Hawaiian wedding in 1985!2017-11-0610 min
Steve Dahl NetworkThe Steve Dahl Show – November 3, 2017Steve calls Janet to ensure everything’s kosher for their Hawaii trip tomorrow! A phone call turns the conversation to butter. The guys call Virginia on a Bears’ bye week. Potbelly helps them celebrate National Sandwich Day & an email about quitters!2017-11-0310 min
Steve Dahl NetworkThe Steve Dahl Show – November 2, 2017Steve starts by working out trust issues with Donny. Then a stranger at the door prompts a stroll down memory lane. Brendan shares a Robin Lopez Insta-story. Plus Janet answers your questions about celebrity encounters, supporting the sick & sleep apnea!2017-11-0210 min
Steve Dahl NetworkThe Steve Dahl Show – November 1, 2017Frijole Joe joins the guys for this Dia de los Muertos podcast! Steve calls Janet about their upcoming Hawaii trip to clarify plans. After falling asleep in the car again, it’s time for Steve to get tested. An email puts the mile high club on the brain!2017-11-0110 min
Steve Dahl NetworkThe Steve Dahl Show – October 31, 2017The guys are split on office costume preferences & visited by a witch of a Jennifer Keiper! Steve calls Pat Dahl to talk about men dressing up, is it okay? An email sends Steve down an ASMR rabbit hole and Satan airs some grievances. Happy Halloween!2017-10-3110 min
Steve Dahl NetworkThe Steve Dahl Show – October 30, 2017Steve gets tech help to start and reviews HBO’s ‘The Deuce’. Steve looks forward to his Hawaii trip this weekend, especially the fresh fish. The guys have fun with news about a ‘Happy Gilmore’ actor & Brendan shares his interview with Chicago Fire stars!2017-10-3010 min
Steve Dahl NetworkDescent Into The Archives – October 28, 2017On Part 2-Steve & Garry Halloween broadcast live at Mother’s on Division Street. It’s another remote with lots of feedback & bad equipment. A drunk heckler in the audience is following Steve! Even though don’t start well, they end up with a great crowd!2017-10-281h 09
Steve Dahl NetworkThe Steve Dahl Show – October 27, 2017Steve had a Boy Scouty start to his day helping someone with a flat tire. Brendan shares a video from last night’s Bulls game & Virginia stops by for dinner! Steve plays old some ads for Queen Bee Barbecue, plus some of your emails & phone calls!2017-10-2710 min
Steve Dahl NetworkThe Steve Dahl Show – October 26, 2017Steve starts by recalling past trips to Hawaii, and investigates a spam shortage there. Brendan interrupts with Adam Sandler movie facts. Steve can’t remember a movie, plus Janet answers your questions on supporting sick friends, dog love & cake!2017-10-2610 min
Steve Dahl NetworkThe Steve Dahl Show – October 25, 2017Steve and Janet saw Les Miserables last night, sending the guys down a musicals rabbit hole, leading to Margaritaville. Steve recalls a bizarre book he read years ago, Brendan talks Sex and the City shade. Plus an email on dog training & your phone calls!2017-10-2510 min
Steve Dahl NetworkThe Steve Dahl Show – October 24, 2017Steve’s morning goes awry when the dog breaks loose during a family visit. He’s scolded by Janet and Matt Dahl accuses him of victim shaming. The guys have fun with an Australian story of unusual crocodile trapping & a strange plane ride contest.2017-10-2410 min
Steve Dahl NetworkThe Steve Dahl Show – October 23, 2017Steve is greeted by some ‘fake bad news’ from Donny. Then Steve shares details from he and Janet’s trip to New York to see Dear Evan Hansen on Broadway! Steve reviews the plane ride, hotel stay, dinner and the show with several life hacks along the way!2017-10-2310 min
Steve Dahl NetworkDescent Into The Archives – October 21, 2017On Part 1-Steve & Garry Halloween broadcast live at Mother’s on Division Street. They were in Champaign last weekend & people were out of their minds. No one is at the broadcast yet. No one gets Halloween off! They may leave in the middle of the remote!2017-10-211h 05
Steve Dahl NetworkThe Steve Dahl Show – October 20, 2017Steve drops some new Taylor Swift off the top and the guys talk last night’s Cubs game. A clever ‘Dear Evan Hansen’ prank almost derailed Steve’s NYC broadway plans last night. Virginia calls in excited for a Bears dynasty, and we take your calls!2017-10-2010 min
Steve Dahl NetworkThe Steve Dahl Show – October 19, 2017A phantom traffic jam on Steve’s ride home is top of mind today. Dag is a busy rocker bee, costing him sleep. Brendan shares a clip from ‘Bar Rescue’ and Janet joins the show answering your questions on the Vietnam War, wiener dogs, and anger management.2017-10-1910 min
Steve Dahl NetworkThe Steve Dahl Show – October 18, 2017Steve’s surprised by Frijole Joe in the Men’s room. The guys have fun with a YouTube video on homemaking lemonade & Steve recalls a legendary meal with his grandparents. An email prompts talk of websites in Kuwait & Steve remembers records in the closet!2017-10-1810 min
Steve Dahl NetworkThe Steve Dahl Show – October 17, 2017Steve recalls a golf outing with Mike Ditka & Brendan considers opening an Irish pub. Steve shares stories from his early days in broadcasting. They have fun with TV coverage of underground research & Steve shares audio of a character from yesteryear.2017-10-1710 min
Steve Dahl NetworkThe Steve Dahl Show – October 16, 2017Steve returns from a weekend of flooding & goes down a rabbit hole of canal engineering. Donny’s interrogated, and Steve wonders who took his Arby’s sauce. Steve answers your emails, takes some of your phone calls & a ‘Gift’ from Friday’s radio show!2017-10-1610 min
WLSFMThe Gift - Ron Parker Vs Steve Dahl On The Steve Dahl Show94.7 WLS' Ron Parker visited Steve Dahl on the Big AM 890 to do a talk-up show down.2017-10-1622 min
Steve Dahl NetworkDescent Into The Archives – October 14, 2017This WLS AM89 grab bag features Pat McCormick & Carol Wayne in-studio promoting their appearance at Durty Nellies in Palatine. Steve talks about Janet’s Hummel figurines. They call Dan Falato’s mom, talk John Hinckley, bad TV, & Roman’s showbiz report.2017-10-141h 11
Steve Dahl NetworkThe Steve Dahl Show – October 13, 2017Steve’s disappointed he couldn’t open his pool by himself. They have fun with a suburban high school’s hype video for a football game. Virginia stops by to discuss the national anthem & the Bears. Steve shares his own story about fighting football fans!2017-10-1310 min
Steve Dahl NetworkThe Steve Dahl Show – October 12, 2017Thursdays on the DahlCast mean Ask Janet! Steve’s first request of his wife is to end her ban on chunky peanut butter. Then Janet answers your questions about dog glaucoma, a baby-whispering high school teacher & Halloween protocol at the Dahl house!2017-10-1210 min
Steve Dahl NetworkThe Steve Dahl Show – October 11, 2017Steve calls Dr. Samantha Sklar to clear up a Twitter question and is guac-blocked by Frijole Joe in the process. The guys discuss Eminem’s parking lot freestyle at the BET awards & ponder Harvey Firestein’s sexual harassment. Is sex addiction legit?2017-10-1110 min
Steve Dahl NetworkThe Steve Dahl Show – October 10, 2017Steve is unhappy his Florida pool is closing for the season, and talks about his reclusive state when dog-walking. Brendan discusses losing his debit card at Soldier Field and Steve ponders dieting. Plus the return of YouTuber’s Brianna and Jaelin.2017-10-1010 min
Steve Dahl NetworkThe Steve Dahl Show – October 9, 2017Steve and Dag reflect on the history of Columbus Day. Brendan starts late due to a public health issue & looks forward to tonight’s Bears game. The guys have fun with a video of a former Miami Dolphins coach snorting cocaine & Steve takes some calls!2017-10-0910 min
Steve Dahl NetworkDescent Into The Archives – October 7, 2017On part 2 of this 1988 show; The vice presidential debates are in the news. Bruce Wolf sports. All the Dahl’s are into Steve Earle! Steve experiments with making fun of live TV using TV radios. And who is going to Detroit for the Bears game & the ballet?2017-10-071h 57
Steve Dahl NetworkThe Steve Dahl Show – October 6, 2017Steve and the guys recap yesterdays Monk visit before diving into some classic Jojo Kincaid talk ups. Steve battles the meat sweats from his big steak lunch this afternoon. Virginia McCaskey performs this weeks Virginia Monologue.2017-10-0610 min
Steve Dahl NetworkThe Steve Dahl Show – October 5, 2017Steve starts by calling David Hochberg to politely refuse his invite to tonight’s Blackhawks game. Then in a calming turn of events, Steve & the guys are joined by Buddhist monk Topokorn and his friend Tony, who guide them through a meditation session.2017-10-0510 min
Steve Dahl NetworkThe Steve Dahl Show – October 4, 2017Steve is happy his work commute’s getting shorter. Steve keeps working his Trump impression & Brendan wants in on the action! Frijole Joe brings tacos for everyone & reminds Steve of an old radio bit. Plus a caller tries to solve Steve’s storage problem!2017-10-0410 min
Sports Palooza Radio ShowSports Palooza Radio: Author Steve Dahl Talks About How Disco Killed BaseballOn July 12, 1979, something quite profound happened at a Chicago White Sox baseball game that would make history.
In his book Disco Demolition: The Night Disco Died, radio legend Steve Dahl, journalist Dave Hoekstra, and photographer Paul Natkin explain, in full, the culturally and politically significant meaning behind Disco Demolition, an event that was meant to boost fan attendance at Comiskey Park. Yet what resulted was more than anyone could have imagines –fans stormed the field, the ballpark was evacuated and the second game of a double header was cancelled –for the first time ever in a Major League Baseball history.
We talk...2016-09-1500 min
The 405 RadioSteve Dahl Interview On The 37th Anniversary Of Disco DemolitionOn July 12, 1979 the Chicago White Sox and WLUP radio's Steve Dahl staged what they thought would be a "youth night" promotion to help with sagging attendance at then Comiskey Park. Mayhem erupted after Steve detonated a box of disco records in the outfield. Fans stormed the field and trashed it, causing the White Sox to forfeit the next game of the doubleheader.
It infamously ranks among MLB's top 100 events, and propelled Steve Dahl's career to a great run in Chicago radio that has now spanned decades. We talk to Steve about his new book "Disco Demolition - The Night Disco...2016-07-1118 min