Jul 6, 2026 · 27 min · 13 segments
The podcast episode explores the culture of dive bars in the South, focusing on spots in both Alabama and East Nashville. Whitney Washington shares her experiences, highlighting the inclusivity and…
Whitney WashingtonGuest
Melissa Ford ThorntonHost
Justin NewmanHostBut when a good friend told me recently she includes dive bars in her online dating profile.
When prompted by a dating app to name my interest, one of my easiest replies is, "I like dive bars, my dog, and murder mysteries." It is factual, sincere, and concise.
Anyone who knows me well enough would attest that I do, in fact, care deeply about all three of those things.
And as storycatchers, Justin and I could not resist diving into some real-life research.
But when a good friend told me recently she includes dive bars in her online dating profile.
When prompted by a dating app to name my interest, one of my easiest replies is, "I like dive bars, my dog, and murder mysteries." It is factual, sincere, and concise.
Anyone who knows me well enough would attest that I do, in fact, care deeply about all three of those things.
And as storycatchers, Justin and I could not resist diving into some real-life research.
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