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Send us Fan Mail There are seasons that are etched themselves into the identity of college football programs and serve as a vantage point where historians can say before this team and after this team, and every fan would agree. For the Iowa Hawkeyes, the 1985 Hawkeyes were just that season. Ten wins, a Big Ten championship, five weeks ranked as number one in the nation, a Rose Bowl berth, and a win over the second ranked Michigan that still echoes through the Kinnick Stadium like it happened just yesterday. But the story of the team goes deeper than rankings and records. It was a team built in the trenches, anchored by leaders who established the culture of what it meant to be a Hawkeye even today. On one side of the ball, an offensive lineman who helped pave the way for stars like Chuck Long and Ronnie Harmon, and himself earning a Big Ten Offensive Lineman of the Year award along the way. On the other side of the line, a dominant nose guard, first team all Big Ten selection, and the cornerstone of a defense that made misery for opposing teams all over the Midwest. Together, they led one of the greatest teams in Hawkeye history. A team shaped by the vision of Hayden Fry, a team that was physically dominant, unselfish, and accountable to each other, and possibly produced some of the funniest off-field stories of the entire program history. So today we're stepping back in history to an unforgettable era, the wins, the cultures, and yes, maybe even a few stories that help earn Iowa a reputation as one of the most legendary college football programs in the country. Joining us today are co-captains of the iconic 1985 team, Mike Hate and Hap Peterson.#Hawkeyes #NFL #Draft You can communicate with us at [email protected] or be part of the Deep Dive Community in our Facebook Group Deep Dive Podcast https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1JGiMUC7bq/

Send us Fan MailBack before Google could settle an argument in three seconds, and before your phone knew more than your high school history teacher, a couple of Canadians in 1979 looked at a scrabble board, ran out of tiles, and said, You know what???? This world needs more useless knowledge. And just like that, Trivia Pursuit was born. A game that turned random facts into social currency, ruined friendships over whether or not Pluto counted as a planet, and gave every uncle at Thanksgiving a stage for his oddly specific expertise. So tonight we honor the original pub quiz in a box, the game that proved knowing things is fun until it becomes competitive. Our focus tonight, Trivia Pursuit.#TrivialPursuit #Genx #GenXpodcast You can communicate with us at [email protected] or be part of the Deep Dive Community in our Facebook Group Deep Dive Podcast https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1JGiMUC7bq/

Send us Fan MailOur special guest this week is Nathaniel Green.  Nathaniel  is a colleague of Brad and John's based in London and was gracious enough to put together  a historic pub tours for the boys in both London and ScotlandThis week's show Nathaniel's stayed up late and discussed with us British Pub food, French farts, and the 300 year old history of some of the bars they visited during the historic London bar crawl. #London #Pub #Crawl #YeOldeCheshireCheese #CheshierCheese #BlackfriarYou can communicate with us at [email protected] or be part of the Deep Dive Community in our Facebook Group Deep Dive Podcast https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1JGiMUC7bq/

Send us Fan MailImagine a company that generates $800 million a year in sales. It has around 700,000 salespersons and it moves about 2 million units. And that is in just three short months. And then the company, it shuts down for the next nine months. That's right. They don't sell a single unit for the rest of the year. And they still clear$800 million a year. And that's in less than one financial quarter. In today's podcast, we're going to talk about Girl Scout cookies. #GirlScoutCookies #March #Madness #Cookies #Iowa #Hawkeyes You can communicate with us at [email protected] or be part of the Deep Dive Community in our Facebook Group Deep Dive Podcast https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1JGiMUC7bq/

Send us Fan MailAmericans 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.You can communicate with us at [email protected] or be part of the Deep Dive Community in our Facebook Group Deep Dive Podcast https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1JGiMUC7bq/

Send us Fan MailIntroHey 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 1So 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 2Boy… 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 3John 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.ClosingAll 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 #IowaCityYou can communicate with us at [email protected] or be part of the Deep Dive Community in our Facebook Group Deep Dive Podcast https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1JGiMUC7bq/

Send us Fan MailToday’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. You can communicate with us at [email protected] or be part of the Deep Dive Community in our Facebook Group Deep Dive Podcast https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1JGiMUC7bq/

Send us Fan MailIf 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 #FoxheadYou can communicate with us at [email protected] or be part of the Deep Dive Community in our Facebook Group Deep Dive Podcast https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1JGiMUC7bq/

Send us Fan Mail#Iowa #Hawkeye #Hap #Peterson #Hayden #Fry #1985 #Rose #Bowl #RoseBowl #JayNorvell #NorvellYou can communicate with us at [email protected] or be part of the Deep Dive Community in our Facebook Group Deep Dive Podcast https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1JGiMUC7bq/

Send us Fan Mail#Iowa #Hawkeye #Hap #Peterson #Hayden #Fry #1985 #Rose #Bowl #RoseBowlYou can communicate with us at [email protected] or be part of the Deep Dive Community in our Facebook Group Deep Dive Podcast https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1JGiMUC7bq/

Send us Fan MailIt’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 #PodYou can communicate with us at [email protected] or be part of the Deep Dive Community in our Facebook Group Deep Dive Podcast https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1JGiMUC7bq/

Send us Fan Mail- 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 #FonzeyYou can communicate with us at [email protected] or be part of the Deep Dive Community in our Facebook Group Deep Dive Podcast https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1JGiMUC7bq/

Send us Fan MailWe 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 Recommendations24:46 The Pickled Egg Challenge and Possible Future Topics36:15 Blind Taste Testing of Dive Bar Beers#iowacity #iowacity  #genx  #divebarYou can communicate with us at [email protected] or be part of the Deep Dive Community in our Facebook Group Deep Dive Podcast https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1JGiMUC7bq/

Send us Fan Mail00:00 - 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 System43:34 - Shovel Hustle, Sledding, and Knee Hockey. What to do... What to do...56:13 - Eggos, Milk Toast, & Bullseye Eggs. Follow Us For Additional Recipes 01:01 -  Speed Round#genx #Snow #Days #christmas #gifts #eggo #waffels [email protected] https://www.facebook.com/groups/1115121153280172#GenX #SnowDays #Sledding #Winter #Weather #Spotter #Applebees You can communicate with us at [email protected] or be part of the Deep Dive Community in our Facebook Group Deep Dive Podcast https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1JGiMUC7bq/

Send us Fan Mail-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 - Gizzard Wizard- The Magi Brought Gifts of Sterzings- Who Needs An ID When You Have A Boy Scout Uniformand Top 5..#DiveBar #DiveBarFood #Iowa #Corn Detasseling #Pickled #MeatsYou can communicate with us at [email protected] or be part of the Deep Dive Community in our Facebook Group Deep Dive Podcast https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1JGiMUC7bq/

Send us Fan MailA 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 #ChristmasVacation #Christmas #National #LampoonYou can communicate with us at [email protected] or be part of the Deep Dive Community in our Facebook Group Deep Dive Podcast https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1JGiMUC7bq/

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Send us Fan MailNeed 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 Blend 9:55Don't Be Intimidated Buying Wine: How To Ask For Help 21:37Winter Ales and Fruiter Holiday Beers 28:32Cherry Lambic and St. Bernardus Christmas Ale 39:09From Germany to Czech Republic, a Beer Journey 49:37Local Craft Beer Choices. 1:00:02Overview of the John's Grocery Holiday Event 1:08:39You can communicate with us at [email protected] or be part of the Deep Dive Community in our Facebook Group Deep Dive Podcast https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1JGiMUC7bq/

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Send us Fan Mail- 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 - 25:45 - 51:45 An In-depth Discussion Into The Beginning of Fat Season- 51:45 - 56:04 Speed RoundYou can communicate with us at [email protected] or be part of the Deep Dive Community in our Facebook Group Deep Dive Podcast https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1JGiMUC7bq/

Send us Fan Mail- 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 drive their boats to the bar- R.I.P Jabbercock- A Dick & Jane story about the hairy naked guy walking through the bar (Log Book)- Did I cut enough Lemons for the Minnesota Game- The Key To Winning The Deadwood Halloween Costume Contest... A Child's Ax- Who's Buried At Deadwood. (Speed Round)You can communicate with us at [email protected] or be part of the Deep Dive Community in our Facebook Group Deep Dive Podcast https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1JGiMUC7bq/

Send us Fan Mail- 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 Guillotine- The Rise of the Pumpkin Carving Kit And The Evil Do'ers That Use Them- The Quiet Death of the Coveted Carmel Apple (Stupid Razor Blade Rumor Mill)- A Can of White Hominy Is NOT Better Than Getting A Rock- Finally....... Candy Talk- The Washington Iowa Tiger Lady- Smashing Pumpkins & Ghost Riding Mannequins (The Trick Side of The Holiday)- The Halloween Costume Walk of Shame- Hauling A Thousand Dollars Worth of Expensive Whiskey To  Help Raise Money for A Children's Hospital and A Haunted Bike Trail........ The Blues Brothers Movie That Was Never Made...... But Should Have Been.- Speed Round = Spirt Halloween The Hermit Crab of the Business WorldYou can communicate with us at [email protected] or be part of the Deep Dive Community in our Facebook Group Deep Dive Podcast https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1JGiMUC7bq/

Send us Fan Mail- 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 RoundYou can communicate with us at [email protected] or be part of the Deep Dive Community in our Facebook Group Deep Dive Podcast https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1JGiMUC7bq/

Send us Fan Mail- 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 Observations of Dive Bars in the Iowa City Area- Jeremy Makes  a Definitive Declaration On Whether Club 76 is a Dive Bar or Not- The Secret to Attaining the Hardest to Get Beers in the Country- A Discussion of the Legion Post's Oyster & Sour Festival - The Only Podcast to Discuss Ropa Vieja This Week- Speed Round On How To Forge For the Hairy Curtain CrustYou can communicate with us at [email protected] or be part of the Deep Dive Community in our Facebook Group Deep Dive Podcast https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1JGiMUC7bq/

Send us Fan MailThis 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 BallYou can communicate with us at [email protected] or be part of the Deep Dive Community in our Facebook Group Deep Dive Podcast https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1JGiMUC7bq/

Send us Fan Mail- 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- How to Keep a Christmas Carp Alive In Your Bathtub- Speed Round (How to Catch A Slippery Dick)You can communicate with us at [email protected] or be part of the Deep Dive Community in our Facebook Group Deep Dive Podcast https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1JGiMUC7bq/

Send us Fan MailVan 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, John Comes Close to Lighting His Table on Fire, Malort.......Because Your Pants Ain't Gunna Crap Themselves, Tiny Beers Wouldn't Have Worked In The Old West, Brad Learns the ingredients of an Irish Car Bomb....After Drinking Them His Way for the Past 25 years.......Lighting Round of "Is It A Drink?".You can communicate with us at [email protected] or be part of the Deep Dive Community in our Facebook Group Deep Dive Podcast https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1JGiMUC7bq/

Send us Fan MailHey 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.So we start off with Brad sharing a Ragbrai story about some go-go party nuns. The second segment we get a glimpse into Brads past and where he started cutting is professional leadership chops..... as assistant manager of aisle 9 at Hy Vee.We transition into Brad telling a story about his family connection into a bombing in Ireland and it involves the words "A Snug". Fouth segment was mostly Brad getting close to achieving a Big O while eating Corn Nuts and what a beloved baseball coach invited John to pull out of his pouch. A quick at home listener version of Speed Round.....Then We ARE out of there.We have a Facebook Group if you want to be part of the conversation that goes on after we turn the mics off.  https://www.facebook.com/share/g/14NqUmCgcgu/Chow Chow BelleYou can communicate with us at [email protected] or be part of the Deep Dive Community in our Facebook Group Deep Dive Podcast https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1JGiMUC7bq/

Send us Fan MailThe first episode of Deep Dive edited for you listening pleasure. - Coming Up With The Definition of a Dive Bar- We Discuss Iowa City Dive Bars By Name- Dive Bar Jukebox- The Definitive List Beers of Bars- Beer Runs of the 1970's- The Shows Get Better, We Promise.  Go Click on Show #2.You can communicate with us at [email protected] or be part of the Deep Dive Community in our Facebook Group Deep Dive Podcast https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1JGiMUC7bq/