No, I’m not re-visiting the unfortunate departure of Mary. I’m talking about literal fat. You most likely haven’t noticed my absence from the site, but I apologize anyways for abandoning ship. I’ve been writing regularly about all things alcohol for the website Guyism and that, combined with my real full-time job has pretty well monopolized [...]
Well lookie here. The Dahlcast league thought it was rid of Fairley Suhprised, but it turned out that 8/12 teams make the playoffs. That seems a bit excessive, like a 4th place Mega Bowl trophy, but I’m not going to complain. It gave my squad a second life, and I don’t intend to squander it [...]
Where has the season gone? Last I checked it was week five, and my team was still in contention. Now the regular season has come to an end, and Fairley Suhprised is on the outside looking in. I suppose it’s karma paying me back for slacking on the weekly recaps. In any case, while I [...]
It was another rough week for Chicago fans. Northwestern, aka Chicago’s Big Ten Team, was trounced by the Michigan Wolverines on their home high school field. The NHL season is only 2 games old and the Blackhawks are already chasing the Red Wings. The White Sox hired a guy who doesn’t know how to coach [...]
It was a decent weekend for the Bears, but there is still plenty to worry about. Marion Barber attempted to commit suicide in the endzone, Calvin Johnson scored as many touchdowns as the Bears offense, and Jay Cutler flew out to watch Dancing with the Stars instead of starting to do his homework on [...]
Things aren’t looking up for Chicago sports at the moment. The Bulls aren’t playing this year, Toews is beating up little kids, the Fighting Jay Cutlers can’t keep it together for any stretch of time, and the only good thing about Chicago baseball just took his talents to South Beach. Thankfully, none of the Dahlcast [...]
Don’t be fooled by the title of the article, while it is the 2nd week of fantasy football, this is the first recap that’s being done. It will become a weekly update for those who care to follow along. After week 2 of the Dahlcast Fantasy Football league, the Greese Monsters (Brendan), High Cockery (Stephanie), [...]
Forbes released their list of highest paid men in entertainment yesterday, and you may be surprised at who sits at the top. Mega producer/directors Jerry Bruckheimer and Steven Spielberg came in at number two and three respectively, and music icon Elton John followed closely behind. But who was number one you ask? Tyler Perry. [...]
After Jeremy Lee, the school teaching upskirter, was arrested at the appropriately named Renegade Art Fair this weekend, I think it’s important to make people aware of what’s out there watching you. A guy who goes by the name Normal Bob Smith, though there is nothing normal about him, has been filming peepers in Union [...]
I had only been to Chicago a couple times in my life when The Flintstones movie came out, so it’s not surprising that I wouldn’t spot the silent tribute to the Windy City. For those of you that grew up here though, have you ever noticed something familiar about this scene? via reddit
Podcasts have evolved incredibly quickly since their creation in 2004. Originally just an outlet for senseless babble, they have turned into a medium for sharing high quality, creative content productions. While they were once just supplemental to traditional radio, they have since become the future of it. As more and more stations move to eliminate [...]
Admit it. You loved the song Kiss from a Rose. It was by far one of Seal’s greatest accomplishments, second only to marrying Heidi Klum. The downside though is that it’s a pretty sappy song. As a guy, it’s tough to admit that you thoroughly enjoyed something so lovely dovey and melodic. The fact that it was attached [...]
For years, Hump Day represented the middle of the work week. The front end of the week is a brutal climb, but once you get past Wednesday, it’s all down hill from there. While I start making plans on Monday, the socially acceptable time to begin plotting out the weekend is more likely Thursday. Then [...]
It can be tough to entertain the masses with positivity (spell check insists that isn’t a word- Google disagrees). People love nothing more than an angry rant; mocking the Bears/Sox/Cubs is always fan favorite, and ripping apart a celebrity or politician is a surefire winner. I think people just like seeing that others are as easily irritated [...]
Everyone knows that Steve is a die-easy fan of the White Sox, but few people know exactly why he abandoned his first love in favor of Ozzie Guillen and his band of hooligans. As it turns out, it’s a fairly simple tale. A long time ago in a land far far more weather preferable, a [...]
It was suggested on today’s show that holding a baby for extended periods of time can lead to tennis elbow. That’s actually just one of the many issues that come with having a child, but thankfully Aziz Ansari has the answer to all of them. Like Aziz, I’m in no hurry to bring a mini-Flint [...]
It would take hours to full encapsulate the weekend shit show that was Lollapalooza, and I don’t have that kind of time. That doesn’t mean that I want to leave you completely in the dark though, so instead I’m just going to ramble of a list I things I saw, learned, and did this weekend. [...]
Mary claimed on yesterday’s show that Lollapalooza is not for old people. I would have to agree, but I don’t know exactly where the cutoff would be. Is the show just for teenagers and 20-somethings? If someone is in their 30s are they considered the old man there? What if grandma and grandpa are really [...]
For those who are wondering what the heck this “Flint Skinny” section is, I will do my best to explain. I guess the most obvious place to begin is that I’m Steve’s nephew, Colin Joliat, and that’s why I was allowed my own corner of the new and improved Dahl.com. In reality, I’ve managed to [...]
In France! Due to my French last name, I have always enjoyed mock celebrating Bastille Day as if it had some sort of importance to me. It’s funny to watch people’s reactions when you roll down the street carrying a French flag and eating French fries. People can never tell whether I’m serious or if [...]
The Cross-Town Classic is always an entertaining few days twice a year, especially for me. Why me more than others? Because I don’t have a dog in the fight. Yes, you read that correctly; I don’t care if the Cubs or White Sox ever win another game. How is such an amazing feat possible? Because [...]
With the “mobs” running wild in Chicago and assaulting any easy target they spot, it’s important to take precautions to ensure you don’t become a victim. Thus far, just about everyone attacked has had an ipad, iphone, or ipod. Thankfully, I don’t own a single Apple product, so I’m safe. Unfortunately, most of the Dahlcast [...]
While I have been known to enjoy fast food from time to time far too often, I have unfortunately never had the pleasure of eating at Chick Fil A. That said, I will still go out of my way act as an authority on its deliciousness as compared to whatever chicken joint you happen to like. My [...]
If you’ve listened to today’s show already, you know that Buzz brought up the Pink Monkey. For those who haven’t listened yet…get on the ball. The Pink Monkey is a gentleman’s club in Chicago’s south loop, and unfortunately, it’s terrible. While I’m not a connoisseur of strip clubs, having only been to a couple in [...]
It’s Monday and most of us had a really rough weekend. If you’re anything like me you quit your job, got incredibly drunk, and went to a European swingers party all in anticipation of the rapture. Unfortunately, the rapture never happened, I suffered a vicious day-long hangover, and I’m pretty sure I accidentally crossed swords [...]
The big story today is about a family who is suing the makers of Four Loko because their 15-year old kid (who illegally purchased alcohol, via fake ID or proxy) died after drinking it. Be warned, I’m going to sound incredibly insensitive in the next few paragraphs, so if you’ve lost a child to alcohol, [...]
Finally! RT @Chicagoist: The Illinois Senate approved legisltion that would approve mini horses as service animals. http://t.co/DTilcTsN Today's @jamesvanosdol show features @Candlebox talking about their roots, their new album & how much #KISS kicks ass. http://t.co/VpHaZ3mY Watching @Timcast's video via @Chicagoist of the Bridgeport protest made for good laughs on today's show, at the expense of the #Protestors