Tales From A Dive Bar Podcast

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Tales From A Dive Bar Podcast

Transporting our listeners into the gritty, yet charming world of local dive bars, where the atmosphere is as thick as the stories told.

A relatable and entertaining escape, celebrating the quirks & camaraderie found in these beloved watering holes. Man, let me tell you about this dive bar. It's a place where the spirits flow as freely as the neon lights that illuminate the entrance. A place where the bartenders are as rough and tumble as the patrons that slink in and out of the door. You walk in and the first thing that hits you i

s the smell - a mixture of beer, whiskey, and cigarette smoke that has soaked into the very fabric of the place. The floors are sticky and the bar stools are wobbly, but there's something about this place that makes you feel right at home. The jukebox blares classic rock and roll, and the patrons sway and sing along, lost in the music. The bartenders sling drinks with practiced ease, their eyes always scanning the room for their next customer. They know what you want before you even sit down, and they've got a quick quip for every situation. This dive bar is a place where anything can happen, and usually does. You might run into a long-lost friend or make a new enemy, but either way, you're bound to have a good time. The drinks are strong, the conversation is lively, and the atmosphere is electric. It's a place where you can be yourself, or someone else entirely. It's a place to escape the grind of daily life and let loose for a little while. It's a place where the stories flow as freely as the drinks, and where the memories are as hazy as the smoke that fills the room. In short, this dive bar is the kind of place that Hunter S. Thompson would have felt right at home in. So come on in, grab a drink, and let the good times roll.

06/11/2026

Whew! What a storm! Did you lose power? JD, Erich and "Jamie" rode it out at the dive bar and talked about the most expensive song they found on the bar's touch tunes. Then, as the Porch Karate Fighting Championship (PKFC) commissioner, Erich address the latest rumors and clears the air surrounding last week's unsanctioned porch karate fight that took place at the local watering hole. Tune in!

Web: https://www.talesfromadivebar.com/porch-karate-at-the-dive-bar/

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0o837CgcKX9cO0hcM3gfMs?si=L2IXH3vySPSQ45H_wyQfHg

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/

"Tales From A Dive Bar" is a captivating podcast that transports listeners into the gritty, yet charming world of local dive bars, where the atmosphere is as thick as the stories told. Each episode delves into a unique narrative, blending humor, nostalgia, and a touch of the unexpected, as hosts sha...

06/08/2026

Are horror movies being made for shock value while sacrificing plot lines? The boys dive into A.I’s involvement in movies and Erich gives us his Stanley Cup hockey projections. The boys take bets on what genre will be responsible for the next big Summer banger…..

web: https://www.talesfromadivebar.com/day-drinking-with-jd-erich-and-zig/

Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/day-drinking-with-jd-erich-and-zig/id1761920956?i=1000770625662

YouTube: https://youtu.be/WLgDhkWMYgU?si=YOU2nlqhzQjY8gWJ

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0XXyjBYVzvTu456qSAHGJv?si=cb12bdf4e5734d7a

06/02/2026

What makes a man weak? Is there a blue ribbon for the bare minimum? Do you post pictures of your significant other on social media? Should you get rid of social media all together? We step away from the bar stools to take on some very serious emotionally fueled subjects…

Web: https://www.talesfromadivebar.com/raven-and-jd-talk-about-toxic-relationships/

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0sHeJSm9xjSRPNdqkUBKzk?si=XH_CcHaYTPiGbFqlca92xQ

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02/25/2026

Happy World Bartender's Day! World traveling libation creation master and author David Vancil’s book “⁠Rage Into The Night⁠” is now an audio book! JD and David air a few clips, have a few drinks, and talk about how glad they were to have experienced the crazy things they did when they were younger. Tune in!

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2gf6KPCAifi6NL9oCZ1k24?si=uptUWO7XS7OmoAyYUPqShw

Web: https://www.talesfromadivebar.com/what-makes-a-good-bartender/

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07/19/2025

Aye, we sponsored a hole for Mission 22 with the American Legion Auxiliary unit 521 in Crete, IL! Cheers! 🍻

07/07/2025

It’s National Dive Bar Day! Where’s your favorite place to grab a drink?

06/30/2025

With Nathan’s Annual Hot Dog Eating Contest just days away, we sit down with professional eater Patrick "Deep Dish" Bertoletti to talk about defending his title and the return of Joey Chestnut.

There’s a “No Swimwear!” clause in the Nathan’s contest rule book because of Patrick, so we took time to explore loopholes…. Some tearaway pants are going to be needed for this one.

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Web: https://www.talesfromadivebar.com/patrick-deep-dish-bertoletti-2/

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1LZPBBBAuQUGbvWp6dCJnL?si=G3qPFYt0QHOnalYvjR2AFQ

Tales From A Dive Bar · Episode

06/25/2025

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06/10/2025

Stunt Performer/Actor, and two time Karate World Champion Joseph Huskisson talks about his travels, working on movie sets, and his hopes of being set on fire someday... He's also shares a story about throwing around a professional wrestler during a fight scene in the hit series Cobra Kai, and becoming the crowd favorite during an impromptu kick boxing event that he was originally billed to be an on-site medic for... Tune In!

WEB: https://www.talesfromadivebar.com/stunt-performer-actor-and-two-time-karate-world-champion-joseph-huskisson/

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2KNvoMqpSJg8xCMmQDgqhC?si=dmLnfWU9Rz69H-NlX5c5fg

Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/tales-from-a-dive-bar/id1761920956

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06/08/2025

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