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Fergus, Imo, Caleb and James come together for the final Smorg of the World Cup. What's the best venue for a World Cup? Who visited Barry Island? What can 'The Professor' do for the Black Ferns?

In this solo episode Grace talks to herself in a room about medication changes, elegant piss fountains, and reads some listener corrections and write-ins, including a dog-and-arm-based Squirrel Trauma story–remember that segment? This episode may not be the most cohesive, but YOU TRY DOING A PODCAST.    We'll both be back next week with a regular long-ass episode about sensory needs, but until then, enjoy these ravings of a madwoman in this tasty little smorg(asbord) hodgepodge platypus of a Bagel Bite that's really just one long sidebar.

Smorgasbord Radio Rewind Episode As we approach the 40th anniversary of the Smorgasbord Radio show, we look back at our 30th anniversary celebration from 2012 when Chris and Dave returned to their old stomping grounds of Carlisle Banquets in Lombard, IL where they hosted ‘The Taste of the Smorg' back in 1984.  This is the third of three episodes leading up to the big anniversary where we look back at our special live event from the Carlisle.  On this episode, we hear another live performance from UK's Jordan Martyn as well as an interview with the singer-songwriter. We play some of the first radio bits of Jerry calling into the Chris and Dave Smorgasbord show as well as the bit that put Chris and Dave on WDGC-FM General Manager Fred Moore's naughty list. Chris performs his song live about adolescence in the 1980's.

Smorgasbord Radio Rewind Episode As we approach the 40th anniversary of the Smorgasbord Radio show, we look back at our 30th anniversary celebration from 2012 when Chris and Dave returned to their old stomping grounds of Carlisle Banquets in Lombard, IL where they hosted ‘The Taste of the Smorg' back in 1984.  This is the second of three episodes leading up to the big anniversary where we look back at our special live event from the Carlisle.  On this episode, we hear crooner Phillip Donald perform live on stage followed by an interview with Phillip. Dave and Ally check out the surroundings by heading over to the karaoke bar. Baba Gonesh's restaurant is represented at one of the food tables, we hear live performances from UK's Jordan Martyn as well as from Ally performing her original 'Untold Stories'. Chris and Dave continue with their reminiscing of the old radio show with a classic bit of 'Homework Hotline'. Also a look back on what was happening in 1982 when the Smorgasbord Radio Show first hit the airwaves.

Smorgasbord Radio Rewind Episode As we approach the 40th anniversary of the Smorgasbord Radio show, we look back at our 30th anniversary celebration from 2012 when Chris and Dave returned to their old stomping grounds of Carlisle Banquets in Lombard, IL where they hosted 'The Taste of the Smorg' back in 1984. This is the first of three episodes leading up to the big anniversary where we look back at our special live event from the Carlisle. On this episode, Chris and Dave reflect back on the original live event and we get a listen in on several major live acts from the evening including: Hawaii's David Kamakahi & Ikaika Brown', Iceland's 'Sjonni's Friends', and Richard Cheese. Chris and Dave reminisce on some old audio bits from their original high school radio show, and they visit the food stations around the perimeter of the venue.

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Episode 8: Chickpea Shawarma Flatbread, General Tso's Tofu, and Giant Lima Beans with Stewed Tomatoes and Oregano Pesto Vegetarian food is in the mainstream for a host of reasons. Whether you are trying out a Meatless Monday or want to get more vegetables in your diet, the three recipes we tried this week deliver on flavor in spades. This week we cooked... General Tso’s Tofu: The Almond Eater The Dinner Sisters reach back to their high school vegetarian days with this version of a Chinese American take out. Crispy tofu is stir fried in a tangy orange sauce for dinner that could be part of your regular rotation. Tips: Pressing tofu is as easy as putting it between two plates, placing a can on top and letting it sit for a half hour. But there are many other methods- check out this guide from Urban Vegan for several useful methods: How to Press and Drain Tofu. Try a some steamed broccoli on the side to round out the meal. The sauce was also delicious on chicken- cube and pan sear a couple chicken breasts. Make the sauce and then add chicken and simmer until warmed through. Giant Lima Beans with Stewed Tomatoes and Oregano Pesto: Food and Wine Lima beans are baked with stewed tomatoes and feta cheese only to be topped with toasted breadcrumbs and pesto. Good enough for a dinner party but also goes over with the kids in the family. Check out the tips for cutting down on some of the work if you’re pressed for time. Tips: Consider using a good jarred tomato sauce- something chunky and low sugar if you can find it- and use that instead simmering tomatoes for 45 minutes. Use your pressure cooker/Instant Pot to take lima beans from dry to cooked in a lot less time. Making the pesto is fun but ultimately if you can find a good, fresh pesto at your market...that works just as well. Rancho Gordo is our source for the most delicious beans out there. No ad- we just like them that much. Find them here: Rancho Gordo New World Specialty Foods. Look for the Christmas Limas. We think they are especially pretty. Chickpea Shawarma Flatbread- Vegetarian Adventures The warm spices of shawarma are perfect for hearty chickpeas in a weeknight dinner that comes together easily. Tips: Try roasting your chickpeas in a hot oven- 400 degrees for 20-30 minutes for a crispier, chewier result. Sauteeing the chickpeas for 5 minutes with the spices is also good, but the texture is softer. Both ways are delicious. If you’re ambitious, homemade pita is a fun at-home bread. See the Smorgasbord for a new recipe. From the Smorgäsbȯrd: This week Kate baked Yogurt Pita's from Molly Yeh's Short Stack book, Yogurt. These pint-sized cookbooks explore a singular ingredient with one author. Short Stack editions range from titles like: Butter, Peanuts, Avocado and Brown Sugar. WIth over 30 editions, you're bound to find your favorite ingredient or one you'd like to get to know better. Browse through or buy their books here: Short Stack Editions. Shopping List Here Follow us on Instagram @dinnersisterspodcast or on Pinterest at Dinner Sisters Podcast. Subscribe to our podcast on iTunes, Stitcher , Google Play, and SoundCloud

Episode 7: Bubble Up Enchiladas, Loco Moco and Lemony Kale One Pot Pasta This week we cooked... What happens when Kate picks recipes based on their name? The Dinner Sisters cook up three dishes with unusual names: Enchilada Bubble-Up Casserole, Loco Moco and One Pot Creamy Lemon Chicken Pasta. All three recipes live up to their names and more. Discover a new condiment, furikake, that can add a little something to rice, eggs and avocado toast. Sibling rivalry rears its head in the Smorgasbord when Kate and Betsy debate a family dish. Enchilada Bubble Up Casserole: Budget Bytes Bubble Up and enchiladas are an interesting take on a traditional casserole. Biscuits dough, shredded chicken, beans, enchilada sauce and cheese are baked up for a hearty version of enchiladas. Tips: Baking time was much longer than expected. This plus the time for the dough to rise made for a significant time investment. Plan ahead for this and make sure to test the dough for doneness. A cake tester or paring knife works well for this. If you don’t want to make your own biscuit dough we think store-bought dough would do well. We also wonder if a shallower dish than called for might make for a quicker cooking time. Loco Moco: Spoon, Fork, Bacon This version of a Hawaiian comfort food has a lot going for it- steamy white rice, mushroom gravy, and a beef patty all topped with an egg and furikake seasoning. Bring your appetite- we’re not having a light meal. Tips: Kate cut the fat for frying the beef patty and egg quite a bit and the dish didn’t suffer. Do not cut the fat in the gravy - it won’t thicken otherwise. Furikake seasoning is a Japanese condiment typically sprinkled on rice. Combining dried fish, sesame seeds, seaweed and other flavors, it adds an extra savory note. You can find it in the Asian- specifically Japanese- aisle of most grocery stores. Or take a trip to your local Asian store that carries Japanese ingredients. If all else fails, the internet is your friend. Furikake keeps for a long time in the cabinet- reach for it when you want to add a little something to eggs, rice or even salmon. One- Pot Creamy Lemon Chicken Pasta with Baby Kale:  Spoonful of Flavor One pot meals have been trendy for awhile. Probably because you can get a great dinner together in one pot in, usually, a short time. This dish is a creamy, lemony pot of chicken, pasta and kale that comes together in about thirty minutes and only one dish to wash. Tips: Start taste-testing the pasta about fifteen minutes in- you can avoid mushy noodles this way. Others who cooked this dish and commented on the blog recommended stirring halfway through. This helped distribute the sauce and cook the pasta and the chicken evenly.   From the Smorgäsbȯrd: Want to try the recipe the Dinner Sisters debated? Here's a Chicken Pasta Salad that is very close to the version they both ate growing up. Make it with grapes...or not.  Shopping List Here Follow us on Instagram @dinnersisterspodcast or on Pinterest at Dinner Sisters Podcast. Subscribe to our podcast on iTunes, Stitcher , Google Play, and SoundCloud  

Episode 6: Comfort Food with a Twist In this episode, the Dinner Sisters do comfort food this episode with recipes for Broccoli Cheddar Soup from Simply Recipes, Chili Mac from Rachel Ray and Jamie Oliver’s Chicken in Milk.  All three recipes are great family recipes with one that could feed a soccer team - or last minute guests- and another that is an all time favorite. Betsy talks about gardening in the Smorgasbord. If you’re thinking fruit in the garden, plant berries! Betsy will explain why berries are a hit and suggest some good plants for little gardeners. This week we cooked... Broccoli Cheddar Soup: Simply Recipes The classic broccoli cheddar soup never fails to disappoint. This recipe is creamy but not heavy. Bigger chunks of broccoli give this soup some additional character. Tips: The recipe calls for blanching the broccoli, then cooking in the milk. We’re considering cutting down on steps (and time) but adding thawed, frozen broccoli instead. An option that we haven’t tested but might work. This soup needs something to make it a complete meal- Betsy served it with risotto and Kate ended up liking it for lunch.   Chili Mac: Rachel Ray (via FoodNetwork) Chili Mac is an American classic and favorite for a reason. This recipe is a crowd-pleasing combo of pasta and chili for a filling meal. Tips: If you aren’t feeding a crowd consider halving this recipe. Kate did this very successfully and still had enough for four generous servings. Serving suggestions were to add sliced scallion at the end, which is no doubt delicious. However, we both felt shredded cheese at the end was almost a necessity.   Chicken in Milk: Jamie Oliver Braising a whole chicken in milk, lemon and sage results in an amazingly tender, flavorful, dinner-guest worthy meal. Tips: Debate is on about whether to lid the pot or not. We split the difference and started the chicken covered. We uncovered it halfway through. Check out The Kitchn’s take here. Serve this over rice, with potatoes on the side or over a thick slice of toast. This is the ultimate comfort food. From the Smorgäsbȯrd: Thinking about planting some berry bushes in your garden? Use these resources for success: USDA Plant Hardiness Zones : use these codes to determine what plants work best in your area. Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds: this online store is a stalwart of the heirloom seeds world. At last check they had 5 varieties of sugar snap peas and hundreds of fascinating plants. Warning- it’s easy to get lost for hours perusing this site. Try these online retailers for berry plants: Willis Orchards, Double A Vineyards, Fedco Co-Op Seeds, or Nourse Farms or better yet, check out your local independent nursery for plants that will do well in your area. Our other sister Mary recommends trying annual berry plants like ground cherry,  sunberry or garden huckleberry. Seeds for all three are available through Seed Savers Exchange.  Shopping List Here Follow us on Instagram @dinnersisterspodcast or on Pinterest at Dinner Sisters Podcast. Subscribe to our podcast on iTunes, Stitcher , Google Play, and SoundCloud

Episode 4: Instant Pot Polenta and the Best Red Sauce Kate gets ambitious with her Instant Pot and makes a double batch of polenta while Betsy explores her interpretation of a legendary red sauce. We also make a great weeknight combo of pan-seared tilapia and roasted green beans with fresh garlic. Rounding out the week, we cook a veggie-friendly Polenta Florentine that would make a nice dinner to have when friends are over. In the smorgäsbȯrd we talk about a family tradition that has roots in our German heritage and is an Instagram darling.    This week we cooked... Pan Seared Tilapia : All Recipes and Roasted Green Beans with Fresh Garlic: Epicurious This is less a recipe than two techniques. Pan seared tilapia is a quick and flavorful way to serve fish. Roasting green beans deepens their flavor and makes a workhorse vegetable a little special for a weeknight. Tips: Start your oven ASAP. Get the temperature up, then throw in the green beans. You can sear the tilapia in about 10 mins so make sure your green beans get a head start. If your fish is frozen, you can thaw quickly using a hot water thaw- place your fish in a sealed plastic bad and submerge in hot water, changing the water frequently. Make sure you cook the fish soon after thawing- do not hold in the refrigerator.   Polenta Florentine: The Kitchn Florentine usually refers to a dish with spinach in some form or another and in this recipe is combined with a luxurious bechamel sauce. Creamy sauce and spinach with a baked polenta makes this a recipe for the comfort food files.   Tips: Make 2 cups of dry polenta using the Instant Pot polenta recipe (using 8 cups water) and reserve half of it for the Polenta Florentine. Spread the hot polenta on a greased or silicone lined half sheet tray and cut into squares when cool. Tile into a baking dish and you’re ready for Polenta Florentine. This is a completely satisfying vegetarian main dish but one could successfully add cooked, crumbled italian sausage with the spinach. See the additional show notes for side salad ideas.   Marcela Hazan’s Tomato Sauce: NYT Cooking and Instant Pot Polenta: Bon Appetit This simple tomato sauce is the darling of many a food blogger. For good reason! Marcella Hazan was a groundbreaker for Italian cooking in the US. This particular recipe is short on ingredients yet long on flavor. Making polenta in the Instant Pot is a convenient way to make polenta without standing at the stove. Tips: Make a double batch of polenta with two cups of dry polenta and eight cups of water in the Instant Pot (or on the stovetop, just make sure you have a big enough saucepan). When the polenta is done, pour half of it onto a silpat (if you have it)  or lightly greased sheet pan. Chill in the fridge for an hour or so. Use a 2 1/2 inch or so round cookie cutter to cut out rounds or just cut into 2 inch squares. Tile the polenta in an 8 inch baking dish- about 5-6 pieces in three rows. Don't throw away the scraps! Tuck them underneath and around the bigger pieces. Cover the pan and pop in the refrigerator until you are ready to make polenta florentine. Don't skimp or substitute - the recipe works just as written. (I’m especially talking about the butter- it’s essential in this amount. From the Smorgäsbȯrd: Inspiration for Dinner Sandwich Boards Saveur: Build a Better Cheese Plate All about our inspiration: the Swedish Smorgasbord Instagram Cheese-y Things to Follow @thecheeseboard (all cheese boards, all the time) @saveurmag (food magazine with cheese boards, sometimes, but gorgeous pics) @cowgirlcreamery (creamery out of California...so good) @wisconsincheese instagram (the Wisconsin milk marketing board but these Wisconsin girls can’t help but put in a plug…) Additional Show notes: Salads to eat with the Polenta Florentine Radicchio Salad with Walnuts Radicchio and Rocket (Arugula) Salad Green Salad with Oil and Vinegar   Follow us on Instagram @dinnersisterspodcast or on Pinterest at Dinner S

Episode 03: Sheet pan love In this episode we jump in on the sheet pan dinner trend with a winning recipe for barbecue meatloaves. We also cook up some french bread pizzas and make a kale, apple and cheddar salad. Plus, we all make sure to watch the video about how to make chicken paillards and learn a technique that we’ll use for a long time to come. This week we cooked... French Bread Pizzas : The Pioneer Woman While our mom was more likely to make her own french bread than buy french bread pizzas from the freezer section, this recipe still holds childhood appeal. (No joke, our mom still turns out at least a couple loaves a week. Maybe more. She's a machine.) The toppings make this pizza, so go wild! Tips: Think of this recipe as a starting point...don't need 12 pizzas? Halve or even divide it by thirds (add this to notes re: amounts). Don't like a topping? Get rid of it and replace with something you like. Really, we saw this recipe as a reminder that weeknight meals can and should be fun. We thought this is a good recipe to have in your back pocket for large groups or when you are in a limited kitchen (ie: only have a toaster oven). Sheet Pan BBQ Meatloaf Dinner: Budget Bytes Sheet pan dinners are super convenient, which is why they are so popular. Everything on the pan? Good. Bake and eat!  BBQ sauce and meatloaf are a delicious combo. Tips: Use the handy scale up/down arrows on her recipe to make this for two or eight people. Half sheet pans are super useful! Get yourself one ASAP (See link below) Kale, Apple and Cheddar Salad: NYT Cooking  & Chicken Paillards: Martha Stewart The internet has many a kale salad. This is one of our favorites. The apple and cheddar are nice foils to the bitterness of the kale greens.The technique for chicken paillards is a good one to have in your back pocket. Pound out a chicken breast for even cooking. Tips: Deviate from the recipe a bit and massage in the oil first- then add the rest of the dressing. This helps soften the kale. Good news- this salad holds up over the course of a couple days. Perfect for lunch the next day.   From the Smorgäsbȯrd: Seeded Whole Wheat Banana Bread We also thought you might like... The New Midwestern Table: 200 Heartland Recipes Healthyish: A Cookbook with Seriously Satisfying, Truly Simple, Good-For-You (but not too Good-For-You) Recipes for Real Life Nordic Ware Natural Aluminum Commercial Baker's Half Sheet Shopping List Here   Follow us on Instagram @dinnersisterspodcast or on Pinterest at Dinner Sisters Podcast. Subscribe to our podcast on iTunes, Stitcher , Google Play, and SoundCloud

  Former WDGC-FM Smorgasbord Radio Show contributor Jerry Malauskas co-hosts this episode with Chris.  Jerry has been a close friend of the show for over 35 years and we are excited to have him back in our studio to share his perspective on all things Smorg. Philip Donald uses his one-call allowance to call us from jail to set the record straight about his recent arrest on a Baltimore elementary school playground.  Baba sends in two updates from India while preparing for the upcoming 2018 Holi Festival.  He shares his perspective on what Holi is and why we all should care.  Baba also provides his exclusive beauty tips for celebrating this special occasion the right way.   Finally a shout-out to Ally who turns 20!!  Happy Birthday, Ally! SmorgShow Flashback Bit: The Dating Game (2010).

JESSE FARRAR joins the show for TV dinners and S2E01 of The Simpsons ... Why are you a Simpsons fan—or not? ... What is The Whammy's motivation and gender? ... LET'S MEET THE MEALS ... Season One is off-limits ... A steak that eats like a mirror ... The TV dinner "foodness" spectrum ... Why buy Kobe's drink? ... "Bart Gets an F" ... Jesse's hatin' ass takes ... Die Hard ... Jeb's highlights ... What is a passing grade? ... Is Jeb smarter than a 4th grader? ... Episode rating! ... Frozen quail...

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It's really hard to believe that it has been 30 years since Dave Jackson and I kicked off the original Smorgasbord Radio Show at Downers Grove North High School radio station, WDGC 88.3 FM.    Dave and I had a unique chemistry that made the show special.     Sadly, at the pressure of parents who wanted me to amount to something, I never pursued a professional radio career, so there was a 25-year gap between my last radio show at my college station and the time that I brought the Smorgasbord show back in podcast form in early 2010. Over the past 82 episodes, I have been blessed to have another fantastic partner by my side for this new adventure – my daughter, Ally.    If you listen to the shows that have been recorded over the span of the past three years, you can hear how she has grown into a strong partner.   The SmorgShow Podcast has been a great hobby for Ally and me as it has created a bond and special memories between us that will forever last.   It's also allowed me to get the creative juices flowing again after two long decades of an office career.   Thanks to 21st century technological advances, we have been able to take the show to a level that was not possible when Dave and I did the original show back in the 80's.    For the most part, Ally and I have tried to make the new show our own rather than try and recreate what Dave and I did 30 years ago.    But on this particular anniversary episode, we could not let the milestone occasion pass without looking back and celebrating what we did all those years ago. I think we created something special with episode 82.   Those with an acute attention to detail will notice that the anniversary show where we look back on 1982 actually falls on episode #82.   Coincidence?    Of course, it would not be a complete celebration if we did not have one of the original co-founders of the Smorgasbord Show, Dave Jackson, present for the event.     On this particular occasion, we chose to return to our original stomping grounds and host the event at the fabulous Carlisle Banquets in Lombard, IL.    This is where Dave and I hosted “The Taste of the Smorg, 1984” (a nod to Taste of Chicago where local restaurants set up their stands and sell samples of their menu items).    We were able to line up quite a variety of food vendors this time around.   In addition to sampling some of the great foods from around the country, we couldn't resist the urge to dust off some of the old Smorgasbord Show recordings and give them a spin.   Admittedly, some stood the test of time better than others. This episode is nearly 3 hours long because in addition to going down memory lane, we booked a list of great entertainers who performed live on two different stages at the Carlisle.    On the Oakbrook Room Stage: Hawaii's David Kamakahi & Ikaika Brown, Iceland's Sjonni's Friends, the SmorgShow's very own Phillip Donald,  and Ally performs her brand new ballad, “Untold Stories” to an adoring crowd.    Also, we are very excited that our good friend from Cheltenham, England – Jordan Martyn – came all the way to Chicago for our show and decided to debut two brand new songs never heard before tonight.    Finally, on the Butterfield Room Stage, we are entertained by the sounds of Richard Cheese and his band ‘Lounge Against the Machine'. Jordan Martyn On Stage at The Carlisle I'd like to thank everyone who has been with us on this journey.  Whether you listened to us during the original run or just recently stumbled upon us, we really appreciate our audience.  I hope we can provide additional entertainment value to you for many years to come. Phillip Donald Live on Stage at the Carlisle

  Terror in Mumbai!! Baba Gonesh returns from India where he witnessed first hand the chaos and mayhem resulting from wide-spread panic of the rumored “Monkey Man”.  Local residents believe that a peculiar figure resembling a black monkey runs on their roofs at night, swings from tree to tree, kidnaps children, and attacks women before consuming them.  Baba plays actual testimonials from the local villagers describing their personal experiences. It's Ally's birthday and Granny Rose visits the SmorgShow studio to celebrate.    Peet McCain joins us live from Cleveland to give us an update on his bread and breakfast venture as well as his pursuit of a Tuk Tuk.    Returning to the show this week is “Get A Life”, the game where we give away an exciting new life to someone who is in desperate need of one.  If you would like to trade your worthless life in for a new one, call our studio hotline at 312-95-SMORG.  Tell us why you feel you are deserving of a new life and then choose door number one, two, or three.    Your new life will take affect almost immediately, so you better prepare by saying goodbye to your friends and family before calling into the show. Featured Artist of the Week:  Ed Hale

  On this week's show, Chris and Ally discuss a new disturbing craze in India regarding the Reay Road Boys scaling the outside of a moving transit train.   These young daredevils have been caught on video which has gone viral on YouTube, prompting a copycat scenario.   Baba has just returned from the Ganesh Chaturthi festival and witnessed an accident first hand. News Balls:  Pink Floyd's pig flies again outside the Battersea Power Station in London, and a man on Salt Lake airlines threatens a man's life over the armrest. A new installment of “Get a Life”.   If you want to trade in your old, worthless life for a brand spanking new one, call our hotline (312-95-SMORG) and tell us why you are deserving of a new life.   Be sure to specify door number 1, 2, or 3 and we will give you a new life! Additional stories in Baba News:  Bihar man commits suicide after cow's death, Child dropping ritual banned in Bangalore, Ceiling fans from IIT Technical University removed to curb suicides.    Then we close out with a new song by singer-songwriter Phillip Donald. Featured Artist of the Week:   Derek Clegg

  It's Ally's birthday weekend and Peet joins in on the fun remotely from Cleveland.   Peet discusses the gift certificate for a Second City acting class that he gave Ally.   Ally describes how her party this year will involve a video scavenger hunt at the local mall.   Baba Gonesh is in the studio this week to delivery news from India:  Monkey catchers in India finally get a pay increase, the world's largest family, and a man-eating elephant devours 17 human beings before being brought to his death.    Finally, another installment of “Get a Life”. Call us at 312-95-SMORG and tell us about your boring and worthless life.    You can then swap that life for something more exciting by choosing door #1, 2, or 3! Earlier in the episode we mentioned we were going to call Dave Jackson for his birthday.  We actually did try to call him but we were not able to reach him.  That portion of this show was edited from the final production.   Happy 46th birthday, Dave! Featured Artist of the Week:   Todd Koal

  On this Valentine's Day show, we welcome Granny Rose back to our studio to talk about how to celebrate the holiday.  Baba Gonesh recites a few sentimental love poems, and Phillip Donald performs his latest hit, “Be My Valentine.” We also debut our newest segment, “Get a Life” which was originally featured on the Chris and Dave Smorgasbord radio show.   If you have a boring life and want to exchange it for something more exciting, please call our hotline at 312-95-SMORG.   Tell us why you are deserving of a new life and select door #1, 2, or 3. Also, the 2010 Stella Award winners are discussed. Featured Artist of the Week:  Carles Bellot

  Chris and Ally unveil their new iPhone show app and demonstrate the bonus feature functionality. Ally shares her tearoom adventure. Chris discusses the need to have the basement studio tested for radon gas after realizing that he spends almost all of his waking time there. Calls from the 312-95-SMORG hotline. Another installment of “Where's Tisha?”. Baba Gonesh shares a joke. News Balls: A woman's decomposed body found trapped in her boyfriend's chimney, a dog gets sick for 3 months after swallowing 12 bras, and a man while waiting for a “ghost train”, gets killed by a real one. This show brought to you by Porky Puffs.

  Chris revives the old Smorg brand name after 25 years since Chris and Dave's last show.  This time Chris pairs up with his daughter, Allison in this new weekly podcast series.  On this first episode, Chris updates the audience on what everyone has been up to since the original Smorg crew disbanded.   Chris and Ally experiment with a helium tank and then make a road trip to the local Sonic.