Deep Dive's Podcast
A look at the Dive Bar culture, as well as reflections by three Gen Xers of what life was like when there were only Playboy magazines and one flavor of Gatoraid.
We'll also cover additional topics like, what ever happened to quicksand, how to get a nun's phone number, and how to keep a Christmas Carp alive in your bathtub.
Join us every week as we get to the bottom of these and many more topics that vex Bradley, JP, and Tab.
Episodes
21 episodes
Deep Dive Episode 21 (Iowa Hawkeye Hap Peterson)
#Iowa #Hawkeye #Hap #Peterson #Hayden #Fry #1985 #Rose #Bowl #RoseBowl
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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1:00:42
Deep Dive Episode 20 (Saturday Night Sleepovers)
It’s Saturday night, 1984. We’re twelve years old, fueled by popcorn, Mountain Dew, and the belief that the mall is the center of the universe. A sleepover was the golden opportunity—old enough to roam free but too young to get into the...
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1:03:40
Deep Dive Episode 19 (Cars)
- 00:00 Show Open and Introduction of GenX Car Expert Craig Cermak- 03:55 Unpacking the History of the Batmobile- 14:27 The Dukes of Hazzard's General Lee- 22:45 Brad's Two Dream Cars, The Griswold's Family Truckster & and Spico...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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57:07
Deep Dive Episode 18 (Reset Show A Look Back On The First 17 Shows)
We take a look back on the past 17 shows and see if our definition of a "dive bar" has changed.00:00 Authenticity & Community: The Evolving Definition of a Dive Bar11:21 From Tang Bombs to Listener Dive Bar Recommendations24...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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56:23
Deep Dive Episode 17 (Snow Days)
00:00 - Show Intro & Crew Catchup 10:00 - Brad and the Chicago Nutcracker13:04 - John discusses tossing brussel sprouts at a London play21:36 - Unwrapping Listener Gifts28:57 - Snow Day Broadcasting System
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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1:12:51
Deep Dive Episode 03 (Death By Pickled Meats)
-Death By Pickled Meats -Death By Quicksand- A Trip To Chicago For A Hamburger-Tavern vs Pub vs Bar - The Dude With The Beard on the Detasseling Bus - Duane Banks Gave Me Chewing Tobacco <...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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1:13:34
Deep Dive Episode 16 (Christmas Movies 2025)
A Deep Dive into our top 5 Christmas Movies, including a behind the scenes look at what goes into Brad's family tradition of reenacting a scene from National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation every year. #ChristmasMovies #GenX #Christma...
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Season 1
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Episode 16
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53:35
Deep Dive Episode 14 Three Gen X Dads Look Back On The Importance of the Christmas Catalog
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1:13:22
Deep Dive Episode 13 John's Grocery Holiday Food & Beverage Pairings 2025
Need to perfectly pair wine and beer with your Thanksgiving meal? We’ve got you covered thanks to the team at John’s Grocery.Introduction 0:00Oregon Pinot Noir: A Flexible Holiday Wine 2:13Affordable French Red Bl...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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1:15:22
Deep Dive Episode 12 (Doug Alberhasky of John's Grocery Iowa City, Iowa)
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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59:41
Deep Dive Episode 11 (The Opening Slavo of Fat Season)
- 1:00 - 2:50 Rehash of the Iowa vs. Oregon Game- 2:50 - 5:20 The Big Ten Network Visited The Rose Club- 5:20 - 10:05 Ordering Booze At College Sports Arenas - 10:05 - 25:41 John Hits Scotland's Dive Bars -...
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56:27
Deep Dive Episode 10 (Ben Mummey Owner of the Deadwood)
- History of the Tang Bomb- Smoke'n on the patio.... the least dangerous Mötley Crüe song- The secret is to cover your hole- Do you know how hard it is to work duct taped to your co-worker- Mumms bar patrons would dr...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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1:04:05
Deep Dive Episode 09 (A GenX Hawt Take on Halloween)
- 1970's Halloween Costumes, the End of the Positive Hobo Imagery- Theee Old Ghost Costume Switch-A-Roooo- Expanded Cable Caused Costume Confusion (The Cautionary Tale of Haves & Have Nots)- Hard Plastic Tongue Guilloti...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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49:19
Deep Dive Episode 08 (Whiskey Tasting)
- Brad & JP's Weekend Recap (Japan Came In Hot)- Introduction of Whiskey Guide Joe Clark- Whiskey Tasting- We Have Guests In The Pod Studio- Speed Round
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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1:12:44
Deep Dive Episode 07 (Jeremy Freeks and a Club 76 Field Trip!!!)
- Brad & JP's Weekend Recap- Getting to Know Jeremy Freeks- Hawt Take On The State of Wrestling in Iowa- Cubs Interrupt the Pod By Taking One From the Brewers- The History of Hooters and Iowa- Jeremy's Obs...
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49:49
Deep Dive Episode 02 (What the Hamms Bears Does In The Woods)
This week, we talk about successful marketing campaigns for beer companies and Falconry.- Early Beer Jingles- Who Was in the Hamms Bear Suit - History of Lite Beer- A Desperate Plea to Bring Back the Coors Party...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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1:14:52
Deep Dive Episode 06 (Our Big Czech Vacation, and How to Keep a Christmas Carp Alive In Your Bathtub)
- I Love Life- How to Plan a Czech Vacation, Step 1. Get Your Sabbatical Approved- Sending the Signal, We're Here to Drink Your Beer.- The Building of the A Team- Smuggling Tang Into a Former Eastern Bloc Country...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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1:05:45
Deep Dive Episode 04 (The Boys Do Shots So You Don't Have To )
Van Morrison Was Born In Belfast, But not at Brad's Moms house. Brad Picks Up Charcoal On His Bike, and are Brad & John In The Deadwood's Secret Journal? Tailgate Weekend. The Lads Do A Series of Shots, J...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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1:19:22
Deep Dive Pod Episode 05 (Clip Show)
Hey crew, this week is a clip show. Every week, we have about an hour and a half of content that gets left on the editing room floor, so this week we're going to sweep these little nuggets up and get them in your little ear holes.<...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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34:38