Deep Dive Podcast

Deep Dive
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Every week, Brad, John, and Tab take a Deep Dive into a wide range of topics—from dive bars and humorous guest interviews to the reflections of three Gen-X guys trying to navigate a world where you now have ten flavors of Gatorade to choose from… but no Concorde supersonic jet. The show is a light-hearted, spontaneous conversation between three longtime friends, and it should feel like you’re sitting right at the table with them—talking about 1980s television, flammable pajamas, and how to keep a Christmas carp alive in your bathtub. New episodes usually drop later in the week, and the show is completely ad-free. Join us wherever you get your podcasts, or jump into the conversation in the Deep Dive Podcast Facebook group.

  1. MAR 16

    Deep Dive Episode 26 ( Drinking Holidays ) St. Patricks Day

    Send a text Americans have a long tradition of turning just about any excuse into a celebration, and a lot of those celebrations happen to involve raising a glass. From the green beer of St. Patrick’s Day to the champagne toasts of New Year's Eve, the beads and parties of Mardi Gras, the margaritas of Cinco de Mayo, backyard coolers on Independence Day, watch parties for Super Bowl Sunday, and the steins raised during Oktoberfest, Americans love getting together with friends and family and tipping one back. In this podcast, we’ll talk about some of these beloved drinking holidays and the traditions, stories, and celebrations that surround them.

    45 min

  2. MAR 7

    Deep Dive Episode 25 ( Clip Show #2 )

    Send a text Intro Hey everybody — it’s just me today. The boys are out in the world doing interesting and presumably productive things. So this week we’re doing a bit of a clip show. I dug through the archives and pulled out four pretty strong clips that, as far as I know, you’ve never heard before. It’s always fun going back and listening to these when I’m putting an episode together, and I did make one observation. Of all the Brads I’ve known in my life — Benadryl, NyQuil, Zicam, Smith Brothers Cough Drops — this Brad might be the funniest of them all. Clip 1 So this first clip goes back to our January 9th, 2026 Snow Days episode, where we talked about what we used to do as kids when school got canceled. The clip actually comes from the recap at the beginning of that show, where John talks about taking Doug Alberasky up on a last-minute invite to come into John’s Grocery on Christmas Eve.  We also get a little insight into to who some of Brad’s favorite Iowa City retailers are, and why they are his favorites. So I am going to hit play and enjoy this clip right along with you. Clip 2 Boy… I could really go for a sensible bottle of Dickens Holiday Cream beverage right about now. Now, Brad will be the first to tell you that preparation isn’t always his strong suit. But I’ve got to say, as someone who spends a lot of time in Brad’s orbit, things almost seem to work out better for him when he plans things at the last minute. Our next segment is probably relatable to any adult child in the Midwest: when your parents feel the need to discuss the weather with you. Both of my parents will independently text me to let me know when bad weather is headed my way. I know part of it is because they want me to be safe… but part of it is also because they’re hoping I’ll text back “Thanks,” and that opens the door for them to check in and see how I’m doing. How do I know that? Because I do the exact same thing with my kids. So let’s take a listen to this segment about why Brad would make a terrible rain-gauge weather spotter. Clip 3 John is always looking for any opportunity to bring up snow donuts. Our next clip comes from our Snow Days episode, where a pretty clear line gets drawn between two very different childhood experiences: the snow day — which was something to celebrate — and the sick day, which meant being tethered to the couch, no visitors allowed, and staring into an entertainment void from noon until about 3:00 p.m., when the kids’ programming finally kicked back on. Clip 4  Snow day versus sick day. Was there anything worse than being sick on a snow day? Actually, yes. Being sick during a holiday break. If you answered “no,” go ahead and deduct one point. Our final clip today actually comes from our Saturday Night Sleepover episode. We drifted a little off topic and started talking about high school study halls, which somehow led to Brad describing the moment he realized his high school girlfriend was messing around on him… while he was watching the Boys State Basketball Tournament on Iowa Public Television. Closing All right, that’s this weeks Pod….. Thanks for dropping in again this week….. John Langland, I think I owe you a Birthday Beer……. Take care of each other……Bye Bye… #Christmas #ShopLocal #Midwest #SaturdayNight #Iowa #IowaCity

    25 min

  3. FEB 26

    Deep Dive Episode 24 (Dave Zollo, Iowa City Musician )

    Send a text Today’s guest has been a cornerstone of the midwest music scene since 1992, when he formed his first band, High and Lonesome.  Since then, he’s fronted several successful projects, toured as a member of Todd Snider’s Nervous Wrecks, and produced records for artists like The Pines and Brother Trucker. Today Dave will talk about life on the road, meeting some of his literary friends, and why he choose to move back to Iowa after living in Nashville.

    59 min

  4. FEB 19

    Deep Dive Episode 23 (Dave's Fox Head Tavern, Iowa City / Dive Bar)

    Send a text If you’re talking about legendary dive bars, you have to start with Dave's Fox Head Tavern — a place where all the regular dive bar beers are on tap, stories coming from future Pulitzer writers get taller by the minute, and everyone feels like a regular the second they walk through the door.  Tucked away on the north side of Iowa City, Dave's Fox Head isn’t fancy, it isn’t flashy, and it wouldn’t have it any other way. It’s the kind of bar where the jukebox never misses, the conversations last all night, and time seems to slow down just enough to remind you why dive bars matter. Recognized as one of the best dive bars in the United States, the Fox Head proves that sometimes the best places are the ones that don’t try too hard — they just get it right. #Iowa #City #Dive #Bar #Foxhead

    40 min

  5. FEB 13

    Deep Dive Episode 22 (Iowa Hawkeye Hap Peterson & Jay Norvell 2 of 2)

    Send a text #Iowa #Hawkeye #Hap #Peterson #Hayden #Fry #1985 #Rose #Bowl #RoseBowl #JayNorvell #Norvell

    43 min

  6. FEB 5

    Deep Dive Episode 21 (Iowa Hawkeye Hap Peterson 1 of 2)

    Send a text #Iowa #Hawkeye #Hap #Peterson #Hayden #Fry #1985 #Rose #Bowl #RoseBowl

    1h 1m

  7. JAN 30

    Deep Dive Episode 20 (Saturday Night Sleepovers)

    Send a text 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 "good" movies. Tonight, we’re rewinding the tape to those Saturdays when freedom still had a curfew and you could drink 12 Mt Dews and still go to sleep. The Sleepover. #GenX #Hot # Pockets #RomancingTheBone #BBGun #1984 #Junkfood #The #Price #Is #Right #Porkys #Deep #Dive #Pod

    1h 4m

  8. JAN 23

    Deep Dive Episode 19 (Cars)

    Send a text - 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 Spicoli's Weed Van - 31:27 Smokey and the Bandit's Trans Am & Pontiac's Golden Era - 40:13 The Cars that Made the Blues Brothers Movie so Memorable  - 45:18 John DeLorean's Lasting Impact on Flux Capacitor Innovation   - 49:00 The Car That Made The Man, Hervé Villechaize's Fantasy Island Car - 53:00 Craig Discusses His Personal Car Collection.  #GenX #Back #To #The #Future #Dukes #of #Hazzard #Batmobile #George #Barris #Cars #Fonzey

    57 min
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About

Every week, Brad, John, and Tab take a Deep Dive into a wide range of topics—from dive bars and humorous guest interviews to the reflections of three Gen-X guys trying to navigate a world where you now have ten flavors of Gatorade to choose from… but no Concorde supersonic jet. The show is a light-hearted, spontaneous conversation between three longtime friends, and it should feel like you’re sitting right at the table with them—talking about 1980s television, flammable pajamas, and how to keep a Christmas carp alive in your bathtub. New episodes usually drop later in the week, and the show is completely ad-free. Join us wherever you get your podcasts, or jump into the conversation in the Deep Dive Podcast Facebook group.

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  • Creator
    Deep Dive
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    26
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Deep Dive Podcast
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