Dinner with Dan
Every Sunday, Wroe Avenue meets to discuss the week in Dayton, Ohio. Our host, retired Dayton Municipal Court Judge Dan Gehres regales listeners with hot takes from his life while having a delicious dinner.
Have You Voted Yet?
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This week on Dinner with Dan, the gang celebrates election season with talking about their favorite movies. Many movies are mentioned and everyone has a different one. There are some the some of us haven't seen that we are ready to check out!
So after you have voted, listen to the table talk about their favorite election movies and what they inspire in us!
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Spooky Season!
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The gang gets together for a special Halloween episode to discuss their favorite Halloween movies. And spoiler alert, they run the gamut. Kate, Nan and Paul all bring a delicious fall food to the table and Dan lets us pick out our favorite Halloween candy from the Halloween candy bowl.
Join us for talk of ghosts, goblins, witches and pumpkins too on this special dinner with Dan.
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Food Glorious Food!
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The gang got together tonight after a week off and discussed 1968 Best Picture winner Oliver! We missed Kate who was not feeling well, but we did our best, with a little help from a text message about the movie from Jean Butterbaugh, a former guest and listener.
So this fall night we discuss Dickens, musicals and the 19th century with great friends at Dan's dinner table. We hope you enjoy!
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All About the Fifties
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Pull up a chair around the table for a special bonus episode where we discuss the nineteen fifties best picture. The gang doesn't have a consensus--there are so many amazing choices! The discussion is thoughtful about what is happening in America at the time and how Hollywood responds.
The team discusses the ten years of films, what movies were missed, their favorites and the ones they prefer not to listen to again. We hope you will join us and enjoy!
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A Friday Night on Wroe Avenue, not so much in the heat.
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The gang enjoyed a wonderful Friday evening discussing 1968 Best Picture winner In the Heat of the Night. The movie had a lot of admiration at the table and the regulars were glad to welcome Carla Maragano back to the podcast dinner table.
Since it was a Friday night we kept it easy on ourselves and Paul brought us in delicious Chinese. One of our more rich conversations--sit back, grab a chair and listen to a delightful evening on Wroe Avenue.
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What makes A Man For All Seasons?
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This week's Dinner with Dan had a very special guest--Judge Michael Merz. Dan declares Judge Merz one of the smartest people he knows. The gang was very excited to have him join us to discuss his favorite movie--1966 best picture A Man For All Seasons.
The discussion was more intellectual than usual with our special guest at the table. Words like character, integrity and institutions were discussed, making our brunch a great way to spend a beautiful Sunday on Wroe Avenue.
So pull up a chair and join us f...
I Have Confidence you will like this movie!
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A German and Austrian feast was laid before the Gang tonight to discuss 1965 Best Picture The Sound of Music. Kate and Nan went all out with yummy delights, in spite of Kate not feeling her best. Still, we all perked up with discussion of this movie. Nostalgia reigned supreme for many of the table regulars. And Paul finally likes a musical!
So join us for some bratwursts and our weekly conversation!
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When the Street Where you Live is Wroe Avenue
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This week the Gang is back at it after a delightful Block Party with 1965 Best Picture My Fair Lady. Most at the table enjoyed this musical classic and a lovely end of summer meal was had by all.
So grab an ear of corn, some chocolates, and a cup of tea and enjoy.
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59th Annual Wroe Avenue Block Party
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It was a wonderful day, beautiful weather and great friends around the table, where every one comes to see Dan, where he holds court.
Listen in where Dan talks to
Anne Keeton, Candidate for Montgomery County JudgeKelly Madzey, Candidate for Montgomery County JudgeCassandra Rice, Candidate for Montgomery County Probate JudgeCharlie Helldoerfer, longtime Corpus Christi FriendChuck Taylor, Dan's longtime bailiffKarl Keith, Montgomery County Auditor and Block Party regularDamien Lark, Dan's next door neighbor and Eddie's close friendBill LeHecka, longtime podcast fan and dear Whaley friendBrian Stewart, longtime Gehres' friendKate and Beth E...British Mania Arrives in America
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The tablemates come together to discuss 1964 Best Picture Tom Jones. While not anyone's favorite, Dan does a great job explaining to his guests why this movie is worthy. It is clear that British humor is landining on American shores.
Also, Dan introduces a new segment called Listener Ledgers...you too can give us your opinion on the weekly movie we are discussing.
Finally, our guest Steve Shulkers, gave us great "participation trophies"--as Dan called them, and they cam in just in time as the podcast is now over o...
Play the Forties Again, Sam
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The Gang come together for a special episode to discuss which best picture lead the 1940's decade. And to be honest, it wasn't much of a debate. Enjoy the folks around Dan's dinner table as they discuss the decade amid World War 2, before and after!
So grab up a chair and take a listen to the golden era of Hollywood.
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An Arabian Night
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The dinner table is set for a great discussion about 1962 Best Picture Lawrence of Arabia. The Gang welcomes Dan's best friend to the table, Steve Schulkers who speaks eloquently about his favorite film of all time. As a photographer, Steve sees more than many of us see in this great desert production.
We enjoyed a new restaurant, A Taste of Jerusalem, with kabobs and falafel. And Steve brought some delicious pies. So grab a fork and enjoy the great conversation about this film.
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You Can't Take the Thirties with You
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The Gang get together at the table for a special episode, to discuss which Best Picture Movie of the Thirties was the best of the decade. Join in for this great discussion as we enter the nascent Hollywood.
And tell us what your favorite movie of the thirties decade. We hope you enjoy this special episode.
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Where the Sharks and Jets Agree
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Tonight the gang enjoyed 1962's best picture West Side Story. The Shakespeare tale of Romeo and Juliet is told in 1950's New York City in a fight between two ethnic juvenile groups. The music, choreography and story make this a timeless classic.
We have Kate's delicious cooking and special guest Carla Maragano, Dan's daughter in-law to discuss this beautiful work of art.
So grab a Coca Cola and a chair at the table to listen to the dinner discussion of West Side Story.
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We'll give you the keys to our apartment
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The gang ate well this evening with yummy spaghetti (not strained by a tennis racket) and zucchini--made by the best cook at the table, Kate Evans. There was also lovely wine and champagne. There is 42 days until the block party on this 42nd episode.
Dinner with Dan enters a new decade this evening! Grab a chair and enjoy this discussion of 1960 Academy Award best picture--The Apartment.
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Brunch with Ben-Hur
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This week the Gang gathered for brunch to discuss one of Dan's top five movies of all time--1959 Best Picture Ben-Hur. Gathered around with Bloody Mary's and Mimosa--the Jesus adjacent movie with Charlton Heston as Judah Ben-Hur is one for all time.
The cinematography and the scenery make this movie one for the ages. While everyone at the table was impressed with the movie--Dan was disappointed in his tablemates lack of affection for the film.
Pull up a chair for a yummy brunch and we hope you enjoy the conversation!
...Thank Heaven for Diya!
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Tonight's dinner was bittersweet as we said good bye to Diya, Wroe Avenue's exchange student as she heads back home to India. Diya has been a great addition to the gang, joining us regularly to discuss our weekly movie.
It was a hot one tonight on this July 4th eve and the discussion rambunctious as Dan got frustrated with his table mates for side comments! That didn't stop us from sharing what we felt about 1959 Best Picture Gigi.
So grab some champagne, a glass of French wine and join u...
Bridge on Wroe Avenue with a very special guest
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This week on the podcast Dan was joined by regulars Kate, Paul and Diya along with guests Jim and Ann Rougier. A very special guest came from Witchita Falls, Texas--Jean Butterbaugh. You may have heard a lot about Jean on the podcast before--she was Dan's college sweetheart. They had not talked for many years but picked up their friendship last year. The Gang was so excited to finally meet her and have her on the podcast.
1958 Best Picture Bridge on the River Kwai was the topic of discussion tonight as yummy Th...
Around the World and the Table
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The Gang had a great dinner, taping on a Friday night, which made the libations flow a little freer! Diya made the Gang a special Indian meal to celebrate 1956 Best Picture winner Around the World in 80 Days.
The table was glad to add table guests Ann Charles Watts and Jason Hilliard--from what we affectionately call the Ann Charles Watts experience located at the end of Wroe Avenue.
Dan continues to chide his table mates for not having the luxury of being born a boomer, and the crew takes it w...
A tenderhearted story about Loneliness
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The pod is back after one week off to talk about Marty--the 1955 Best Picture. And as a special guest we were glad to have Marty Gehres back at the dinner table to discuss the movie. All at the table liked this movie and the conversation was one of the more thoughtful ones!
Plus, Nan's lasagna is declared redeemed tonight as dinner consists of Italian food and Pabst Blue Ribbon. So, open a can and listen to the gang discuss this tenderhearted film.
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On the Waterfront has Class
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On this beautiful May evening, the gang welcomes special guests Tom and Kate Archdeacon to discuss 1954 best picture On the Waterfront. There wasn't much disagreement this week on how great this movie performed. Brando's performance was spectacular as were many other actor's efforts in this worthy film. A summer meal of hot dogs and cheeseburgers was yummy but the company made the evening delightful. Grab a seat and join for a listen.
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From Here to Wroe Avenue
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Tonight on Dinner with Dan, the gang has a Hawaiian Feast made by Kate to celebrate From Here to Eternity. From roasted pork to pineapple upside down cake to spam as an appetizer--we never seem to let a theme go to waste on Sunday evening.
Poor Dan has to defend the movie again under some scrutiny from his dinner guests. But all enjoyed discussing 1953's Best Picture From Here to Eternity. We hope you will join us.
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Under the Big Top
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The Gang celebrated Mother's Day together by eating circus food and discussing 1952 Best Picture winner the Greatest Show on Earth. While Dan loved the movie the rest of the table had some choice words about this three ring circus! So grab some popcorn, sit back and listen to your friends enjoy each other's company talk about clowns, elephants and if there is anything redeemable about Charlton Heston!
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An American in Paris is S'Wonderful
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We come in all color with the 1951 Best Picture An American In Paris. The gang enjoys a yummy French meal while discussing Gershwin's musical. Dan regales us with some great movie history and everyone seems to agree this movie did new things we had yet to see in film.
Before the show, Sam and Diya even get to take a ride up Dan's new elevator--something we hope makes Dan's life on Wroe much easier.
So, pull up a glass of nice French wine and join in on the discussion, bec...
Fasten your seatbelts...I am ready for my close up!?
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As spring settles into Wroe Avenue, the gang really enjoyed talking about the 1950 best picture All About Eve. There was great acting with a terrific story--and most of the table had not seen this Academy Award winning picture. Many at the table were ready to fight for Sunset Boulevard's honor--but that was before they watched Bette Davis as Margo Channing. A great movie and excellent conversation tonight on Dinner with Dan. Pull up a chair and join us!
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Is American Politics still the same as All The King's Men?
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The Gang enjoyed some gumbo and enjoyed discussing the political rise to power saga of 1949 Best Picture All the King's Men. Dan thoroughly enjoyed this picture that is loosely adapted on Louisiana's Huey Long--even though no one will publicly say that is what it is based on. Some of the table question the cinematic value to this picture, but none can disagree that we all weren't thoroughly entertained. After all, with a table of politicians and recovering politicos, would you expect anything less?
Pull up a seat, had a bowl of g...
To Watch or Not to Watch Hamlet, it is really no question.
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We all did our best to get through Hamlet--and we all did it! But what a chore. Luckily we had each other's good company to discuss the 21st Oscar winning best picture 1948's Hamlet. Sir Laurence Olivier does it all and something is rotten in the State of Denmark and in this show. We discuss.
Kate makes some great hamburgers and we enjoy a yummy spring cookout as we hear about Diya's prom and all of our past proms as well. It is good to know that Dan was almost a deli...
Gentleman's agreements show the ugly side of society
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The whole gang is back for Dinner with Dan to enjoy some yummy Chinese food and to celebrate Kate and Diya's birthday and to watch our twentieth (!!) best picture movie, A Gentleman's Agreement. The 1947 winner tackles the issues of antisemitism and makes us ask the question if we are standing up to racism and bigotry in the tables we are sitting around every day.
We will be taking next Sunday off for the Easter holiday, and our big weekend celebrating Suffs coming to town--catch us in two weeks. In the meantime, w...
The Best Year of Our Lives are in Five Oaks.
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A special weekly Dinner with Dan has special guests Ann and Jim Rougier, our neighbors from Squirrel Avenue joins Dan, Kate, Paul, Eddie, Sam and Diya.
The Gang discusses their weekly events, travel woes, prom dresses, and of course the movie--1946 Best Picture: The Best Year of our Lives. An added bonus was Ann Rougier's amazing chicken and noodles. While you can't taste the delicious homemade food, you can join us for the conversation.
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Does a movie about alcoholism make a best picture?
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In this explicit free episode (it is clear Sam and Nan were gone) the gang has some Marian's Pizza and Paul and Kate lead the discussion of a new era of acclaimed films--The Lost Weekend, the 1945 best picture. A tough movie, the conversation is thoughtful. Brutal and difficult are the words to describe this movie.
Diya helps with the technical capabilities of the Podcast! Enjoy a good conversation at Dan's dinner table on Wroe Avenue.
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Swinging on a Star...when 73 you are!
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Tonight at the dinner table we celebrate Dan's 73rd birthday--with some not so great Lasagna. Our friend Kate is back at the dinner table where we discuss 1944 Best Picture Winner Going My Way. A wholesome discussion ensues--except when the table loses it over Back Door Dan.
The gang on Wroe Avenue enjoyed this film and are glad to be back together celebrating Dan. Join us!
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As Time Goes By. One year without Virginia Maud Platt.
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Tonight on Dinner with Dan we discuss what many at the table is their favorite movie of all time--Casablanca. Special guest Crystal King flies in from Washington DC to join Dan and the gang to share why this movie is so very special.
The famous lines abound: we will always have Paris; Here's looking at you kid; Of all the gin joints... the list goes on and on. The 1943 best Oscar picture leaves a mark on American culture even today.
This is also the one year anniversary of the pas...
Mrs. Miniver and Breakfast for Dinner
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We have a lighter table today with Nan, Sam, Diya and Eddie joining Dan for Dinner tonight. The conversation is robust! 1942 best picture winner epitomizes why this project is so special--watching movies we would otherwise skip over that are well made, timely and makes us think.
Without Kate's cooking skills Nan and Sam whip up breakfast for dinner, or Brinner because as Mr. Miniver says when he wakes up the best meal is always breakfast. Join us as we talk the 2026 Olympics, the challenges of home ownership, do beards make you look...
How Green Was My Valley...Take 2
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Not even technical difficulties can stop Dinner with Dan. Kate makes a great Shephard Pie, and Nan has challenges with our recording efforts, but no worry listeners--we did the podcast twice so we could talk about 1941 best picture movie, How Green Was My Valley. Is it better than Citizen Kane which was also nominated in 1941? Listen and see what the table thinks!#DinnerwithDan
The suspense of Hitchcock
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The gang get together on a snowy Saturday (a day early so everyone can take in the 60th Super Bowl) to discuss the 1940 winner Rebecca. Hitchcock, the master of suspense wins his only Best Picture author and the Dinner with Dan is all ready to discuss this art.
We are excited to be joined by Lily Gehres--all the way from Portland Oregon. Kate makes a new dessert--a Basque cake--and we have some comforting tuna noodle casserole. Fellowship and friendship commence this snowy February evening!
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Frankly my dear, we DO give a damn.
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Dinner with Dan is back this week after a two week break to have a heated discussion about 1939 Best Picture Winner Gone with the Wind. The Gang catches up on all the happenings after 15 inches of snow has fallen on Wroe Avenue, some of us being trapped in paradise of Belize to celebrate Nan's 50th.
The conversation gets heated in the discussion of Gone With the Wind. Is it a great movie? Or is it complicit in the politics we still face today? Or can both be true. We would love t...
As far as anything else is concerned we still leave that up to you.
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This week's Dinner with Dan discusses 1938's Frank Capra's Best Picture Winner You Can't Take It With You. The gang has it usual characters and welcomes neighbor Marty Gehres as a special guest. Kate brings a delicious hearty winter soup and homemade bread. The dinner table has the same feel as the table folks gather around in the movie of the simple reminder the title gives us.
Join us for a great conversation about Dan's dog Rio, what we all did the first week of the year and the Bears beating the...
I Accuse..and some great French cooking
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2026 is rung in on Wroe Avenue at the dinner table with some great French cooking and discussion of "The Life of Emile Zola"--1937 Best Picture. Dan comes to his podcast with all kinds of goodies he received this Christmas to enhance his podcasting prowess.
Nan and Kate, cook up a French feast. Paul, Sam, Eddie fight over the French and their military strength and Dan gives us just the facts. We also welcome Diya to the table. Diya has joined Nan & Sam for the semester as a Stiver student as a...
The Great Ziegfeld and the Oh Fudge! jar
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Tonight after a full Christmas holiday, we enjoy a discussion about the the 1936 Best Picture The Great Ziegfeld--with so many famous people in the show you could lose count. The gang discusses their Christmas happenings all while enjoying some delicious Marian's Piazza.
Also, the appearance of the Oh Fudge Jar makes its way to the dinner table--to encourage a cleaner version of the podcast. We shall see if that works!
The last show of the year is filled with friendship and fun!
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The Votes are in for Best Christmas Movie
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The Gang takes a holiday break from discussing Oscar's Best Picture to have a vote of our own for best Christmas Movie of all time. Listen as Dan tallies the votes from our loyal listeners and the table discusses our favorite Christmas Movies while enjoying some Chinese Food in homage to A Christmas Story. This Dinner with Dan is sure to get you in the Christmas Spirit.
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