There Will Be Bourbon
105 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 months ago -I take interesting people and make them more interesting with bourbon.
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There Will Be Catholics Part 1 - Benjamin of Bircholm
May 26, 2024 17:39 - 3 hours - 165 MBBenjamin (@BenjaminPHLN23 on X) stopped by the virtual bar for a remarkably insightful discussion. He recalls his miraculous (my words, not his) recovery from a heart attack and a loss of a limb as a teenager before delving into his philosophical endeavors in college. Eventually when writing for his Masters, he was asked to leave a university due to his paper on abortion and unwavering stance in the face of threats. We discuss his views and he articulates the Catholic position again...
"Lafayette Lee" of Substack and IM 1776
May 08, 2024 14:05 - 1 hour - 77.9 MBLafayette Lee is a contributing editor at IM 1776, delivers excellent written works on his Substack, and also can be found on X @ Partisan_O. Lee joins me this time to talk about the speed at which our cultural shifts have seemingly increased, the ongoing conflict with Israel and Hamas and America's role in the present and future, his take on witnessing a foreign nation's flag being waved by members of Congress on the House floor, the divide between sovereignty of Americans and Wash...
John Madden - All-American at Auburn and Former Professional Baseball Player
April 27, 2024 22:02 - 1 hour - 79.7 MBJohn stops by the virtual bar to talk about our time playing together at Poinciana High School; clearly a formative moment in his professional baseball development! We go on to discuss his time at Auburn, becoming an All-American and eventually getting drafted by the San Diego Padres and making it to the Triple A level. Along the way he figured out the mental aspect of the game and what is required to get the absolute best of yourself not just on the mound, but in life. John has tak...
Mark Sibley - Author of "A Dance of Devils"
March 19, 2024 19:13 - 2 hours - 127 MBThe sequel is real! And so is Mark Sibley's return trip to the virtual bar to discuss his new book "A Dance of Devils", the sequel to "Mongol Moon". Picking up where MM left off, WW3 is hot and underway with new storylines, characters, and remarkably well researched plot lines, scenarios, battle scenes, and one helluva play list! Mark shares his creative process and gets into expansive detail on where the Mongol Moon series is headed, what's next, when we can expect the third book, ...
"Gruntpa" Returns
March 01, 2024 15:01 - 2 hours - 114 MB"Gruntpa" returns to the virtual bar for a discussion on the mentality required to succeed in the worst possible scenario, and why most don't have it and never will. Having spent time in Iraq, we revisit some of our time there and the evolution into a more anti-war stance and why. We talk about Russian President Vladimir Putin's appearance recently with Tucker Carlson and what the end state of the war in Ukraine will have to look like, the loss of faith in institutions, along with m...
Happy Hour w/Michelle Vogt - @GOPFashionista and RareDiseaseWarrior
February 08, 2024 23:54 - 1 hour - 68.9 MBMichelle Vogt is one of the Twitter OG's and supplied her unique takes on everything from politics to fashion in the late 2000s and early 2010's. Diagnosed with a brain tumor and the incurable conditions Trigeminal Neuralgia, Anesthesia Dolorosa, and Occipital Neuralgia, she's set out to raise awareness and has connected with others who suffer from the diseases through the rarediseasewarrior account on IG. Still as sharp and witty as ever, Michelle shares her early life and what led...
Dale Stark - A-10 Pilot and Rancher
December 09, 2023 12:45 - 1 hour - 92.3 MBDale Stark is a recently retired A-10 Pilot and veteran of over 20+ years. He flew combat missions during multiple deployments to Afghanistan and finished his service to country instructing for the Air Force in Tucson, Arizona before returning home and retiring to Oregon. Growing up in a small town and moving from home to home, Dale didn't necessarily take the traditional route to becoming a pilot of one of the most revered and desired combat aircraft in America's military history. ...
Ross Kennedy - Logistics and Supply Chain Expert - Part 2
November 30, 2023 23:01 - 1 hour - 76.2 MBPicking up where part 1 leaves off, we continue discussing how current foreign policy goals are achieved while dealing with recruiting shortages and a newer, less willing to serve generation. There is still a road to victory against geopolitical rivals like China as Ross lays out. We then get into a theological discussion of Antichrist AI, Roko's Basilisk, as well as some light hearted hope in that Keanu Reeves and Tom Cruise will save the world some day as only they are best equipp...
Ross Kennedy - Logistics and Supply Chain Expert - Part 1
November 22, 2023 12:48 - 59 minutes - 54.1 MBRoss Kennedy identifies that logistics is a map of human intent, which will inevitably reveal the intent and needs of the stakeholders. In Part 1 we discuss how China became the manufacturing engine of the world, what a conventional war with China might look like, the motivation behind the calculated weakening of the West, and just who would want to sign up to carry out this new era of policy. Part 2 coming. Grab a glass!
Jeff Young - FanSided Editor for the San Francisco Giants at Round the Fog Horn
November 06, 2023 16:23 - 1 hour - 59.1 MBMy favorite member of the San Francisco Giants media, Jeff Young, stops by the virtual bar. Jeff shares his insight into the recent hiring of Bob Melvin as the Giants manager, the loss of Gabe Kapler, the potential for Shohei Ohtani, an update on Bryce Eldridge and Reggie Crawford in the Giants farm system, as well as how he thinks this roster will look when the Giants take the field in 2024. Grab a glass!
Jessica Fenske - Candidate for Arvada City Council
October 25, 2023 19:41 - 1 hour - 56.7 MBJessica Fenske stops by the virtual bar to tell us why she hates government and is seeking to be in government as the Libertarian candidate for Arvada City Council in Colorado. She also makes the case for Libertarianism and why your focus should be on the elections at your local level.
Terry Schappert - Retired Green Beret and Actor
October 17, 2023 21:47 - 2 hours - 123 MBTerry Schappert returns to the virtual bar for a conversation about everything unfolding in the Middle East, Catholicism, and where does our loyalty lie; to government, religion or our neighbors. We also explore the current respect for institutions, or lack thereof, and ultimately what comes next. Do we even know?
"Demp" Returns - Off-Shore Oilman, SOLATAC Founder and New SM Manager for War Gate Books
October 02, 2023 15:15 - 1 hour - 102 MBDemp returns for his third appearance at the virtual bar. He tells us about his newest role as the social media manager for War Gate Books, plus some good, spirited conversations about dudes being dudes, fatherhood, protecting others, and wherever else the bourbon takes us. Grab a glass!
Clay Martin - Happy Hour w/ Retired Green Beret, Author, and Weapons Expert
July 19, 2023 16:46 - 1 hour - 58.8 MBClay Martin returns to the virtual bar to discuss the evolution of fighting styles in the UFC, whether the policies coming from our institutions are believed by those putting them out, thoughts behind renaming military bases and the dangers of looking back at history through the lens of today in general, Andrew Tate, Donald Trump, and what he sees playing out in the US General Election in 2024. Grab a glass! There Will Be Bourbon! Tonight's fuel: Angel's Envy Barrel Pick from Lawler...
Joel Gaines - Former Army Intelligence (Russia), Author, and War Lizard Tactical Trainer
July 11, 2023 21:32 - 1 hour - 105 MBJoel Gaines stopped by the virtual bar. He is a former Army Intelligence Expert with a Russia area of focus, author of Chaos Terrain, and helps run War Lizard Tactical. Joel shares his experience coming up during the Cold War era inside the US Army Intelligence community, as well as the shift to Desert Storm and his involvement. Joel gives some unique insight into the Russia-Ukraine war, the issues plaguing Russia's military, and what the inevitable outcome might look like. We also ...
Alan Morte - President of Three Ventures and Co-Host of the WAC Attack Podcast
June 14, 2023 22:50 - 2 hours - 115 MBAlan Morte stopped by the virtual bar to discuss Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML) and why it has such amazing potential for both good and bad actors. We get further into its national security implications, what the US government should be doing with the technology, why Americans should care and be concerned, as well as an expansive conversation on our risk-averse culture and its impact on American society. Grab a glass! There Will Be Bourbon! Tonight's selection:...
Braxton McCoy - Author, Veteran & Cowboy
May 18, 2023 19:50 - 2 hours - 122 MBBraxton McCoy came back to the virtual bar, this time to discuss brands and their involvement in cultural and political issues, our political class and potential military involvement overseas, the UFC, and a ton of baseball talk. Mostly from me. Grab a glass! There Will Be Bourbon. This episode fueled by Baker's 7 Single Barrel.
"Curtis" - Oil and Gas Man
April 26, 2023 23:04 - 1 hour - 97.8 MBCurtis - @notwtfomgbbq from Twitter stopped by the virtual bar to talk what he means by a 2nd Amendment absolutist, navigating government regulations and interference in the oil and gas industry, and shares an incredibly frustrating story about the COVID pandemic and its impact on his business. Hearing stories from one of the more isolated areas of the United States shows just how differently people across this vast country live and the far reaching arm of government enforcement. Gr...
Todd Burleson - Napa Wine Specialist and Llama Wines Importer
March 30, 2023 14:42 - 1 hour - 107 MBTodd is a good friend of mine and one of the funniest guys who I knew would be great in this space. This conversation mirrored so many of ours together without the cameras present. Todd shares his path into the Napa wine world and tells the story of the Bolivian wine he now imports. We also discuss eating in Michelin starred restaurants and review some of his favorites. Check out Llama Wines at www.llamawines.com. Fueling tonight's discussion: Bowman Brothers Small Batch Bourbon ...
@GFYGardenCenter - Iraq Intel Vet and Former Fat Man
March 17, 2023 19:34 - 1 hour - 81.9 MB"Johnny Tyler" of @GFYGardenCenter stopped by the virtual bar. This is one of my favorite accounts to follow on the bird app. Over the last 75 weeks he's become sober and lost over 140 pounds. A former Army Intel guy, we were in Iraq around the same time in 2003 and watched the evolution of the insurgency and the growth of AQI (Al Qaeda in Iraq). He talks about his time there attempting to inform leadership on the hazards of dissolving the Iraqi Army as well as some of the food gems...
Claude Krause - Claude's BBQ and Farmageddon Culinary Specialist
March 11, 2023 22:22 - 2 hours - 123 MBClaude Krause stopped by the virtual bar slinging his classic Twitter (@ClaudesBBQ) style of takes and insight. He offered up two memorable quotes that really speak to his evolution as a person and his own self-awareness to get his life turned around. "Tell me your problems and I'll tell you why they're your fault" and "I remember all of my life, I just don't remember the order." Claude has one of the most interesting accounts on the bird app grounded in authenticity and amazing foo...
Kay Eastham - Army Veteran
March 11, 2023 22:08 - 2 hours - 125 MBBorn in a small town in Kansas, Kay continues a legacy of veterans in America from rural areas who seek the opportunity to serve and lift themselves out of poverty or situations with very few options. Her service began at a time when the military was facing a wave of social media criticism from leadership issues to new physical fitness tests. A lot of this originated with the Junior Enlisted Soldiers like Kay. A veteran of two Middle East deployments, she served nearly 8 years in th...
Morgan Hancock - Founder of Bourbon with Heart
February 05, 2023 21:16 - 1 hour - 80.8 MBMorgan Hancock stopped by the virtual bar. She is an Army veteran, commercial real estate agent, entrepreneur, bourbonista, and passionate advocate of the arts. Morgan created Bourbon with Heart as an opportunity to fundraise, bring awareness, and to give 20 local artists from Kentucky the chance to have a used bourbon barrel as their canvas. Morgan joined me to talk more about how she came up with the idea, some of her own Army history, as well as shared her personal story about ea...
Twitter's @LouisvilleGun
February 01, 2023 13:47 - 2 hours - 114 MBAn accomplished shitpoaster, part time shooter, full time autist, Louisvillegun has been active in the 2nd amendment scene since the early 90s, way back to when people were yelling at each other on USENET. Today he is an ecommerce business owner and fulltime dork on the internet, capitalizing on his 90s peacetime Army experience to lend his expertise to modern political and social problems. He joins me for a spirited, bourbon fueled discussion on the evolution of the internet and so...
Jesse Kelly - Host of The Jesse Kelly Show
December 09, 2022 16:05 - 51 minutes - 46.9 MBJesse Kelly is a former Marine, candidate for Congress, and currently hosts the nationally syndicated "The Jesse Kelly Show". Jesse stopped by the virtual bar to discuss the return of Brittney Griner, the decline of Western leaders values, and the reminder that we are not entitled to live in the same country as our predecessors. Grab a glass! There Will Be Bourbon. For me: Elmer T. Lee. For Jesse: TX Bourbon.
Brian and Teresa Morgenstern - "Vignettes & Vino" Authors and Former Senior White House Staff
November 16, 2022 16:59 - 1 hour - 63 MBBrian Morgenstern is the former White House Deputy Press Secretary and Deputy Communications Director, as well as a former Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Treasury in the Trump administration. His new wife, Teresa, returns to There Will Be Bourbon, and she is the former Senior Communications Advisor at the White House for Operation Warp Speed and former Pentagon Deputy Press Secretary during the Trump administration. Their new book Vignettes & Vino - Dinner Table Stories from the T...
Rob Province - "Fear The Floof"
September 14, 2022 13:52 - 2 hours - 154 MBRob affectionately runs his cat's account on Twitter as we say. But it's really just him who happens to know a lot about guns and medical stuff. Rob and I get into his gun collection, the best weapon for home defense, his heartbreaking story that prevented his dream of military service, just what happens when the government tries to do something to address public outcry, COVID response, as well as what was a bigger failure; Prohibition or the Global War on Terror. Grab a glass! There...
John Phillips - Host of The John Phillips Show on KABC in Los Angeles
July 30, 2022 19:20 - 1 hour - 87.3 MBJohn Phillips is a talk radio show host in Los Angeles and a columnist for the Orange County Register. He also regularly makes Cable News appearances supplying his trademark wit and insight. John and I discuss the ongoing homeless problem plaguing Los Angeles, San Francisco and much of the Pacific Northwest. We also talk about the continuing missteps of government as it relates to shutdowns, crime, the current climate surrounding Monkeypox, and what ever happened with the shooting in...
"Red Devil"- MVRDERCVLT Co-Founder and SF Member
July 23, 2022 20:03 - 2 hours - 155 MBRed is a co-founder of MVRDERCVLT and a Special Forces member. We discuss the back story of MVRDERCVLT, the failure of police inaction in Uvalde, TX, the heroics in Greenwood, IN, what the media portrays to the public inaccurately about the AR-15, common shooting errors with rifles and handguns, the importance of fitness in shooting and combat operations, and a conversation about the value of the Global War on Terror. You can follow Red on Twitter at @Snakeeater36. Grab a glass!
Gruntpa - "We Went To War, America Didn't."
June 30, 2022 16:23 - 2 hours - 143 MBThe Gruntpa of Twitter stops into the virtual bar. Gruntpa is a veteran of the Iraq and Afghanistan wars and is now what he describes as a "breaker of people, processes, and technology". We discuss an idea of his I've always wanted to delve into more with the invasion of Mexico and how that would look and why. We then discuss a lot of his time in Afghanistan and Iraq especially, with insight into the unit level responsibility and what success looked like. Gruntpa provides and extreme...
Demp McGee - Oil Man, Medic, and SOLATAC Founder Returns!
June 21, 2022 15:40 - 2 hours - 160 MBDemp McGee, one of Twitter's most unique, authentic, and popular accounts returns to the virtual bar. A lot has changed in the last year and a half, notably gas prices which we get right into from an insiders perspective. Is this the new normal? How did they get so cheap during the pandemic? When will we see a drop? How does a future with electric vehicles look and is that possible given how reliant the world economy is on diesel fuel? We also take an emotional look at the shooting a...
Mark Sibley - Author and Crisis Management Expert
April 27, 2022 03:22 - 2 hours - 147 MBMark Sibley is the author of Mongol Moon and a career Crisis Management Expert. The book Mongol Moon explores the detonation of an Electronic Magnetic Pulse attack over the United States and Europe and details the involvement of characters from Iran, China, Russia, the United States, Scotland, and ties in other nations pulled into the attack. In addition to that, he's been a crisis management expert conducting war games for corporations and other entities for years. We explore the bo...
Brandon Neely - GTMO Vet, Stolen Valor Exposer, Fellow Bourbon Snob
March 29, 2022 03:28 - 2 hours - 110 MBBrandon Neely is a former US Army Military Policeman with tours in Egypt, Cuba, and Iraq. Once falsely accused, he was one of the first to speak out against the charges stemming from Guantanamo Bay in Cuba. He went on to serve during Operation Iraqi Freedom 1 in Iraq. Brandon has since discovered the magic of bourbon and we discuss price gouging and the thrill of the hunt. Brandon is also very well immersed in the exposure of Stolen Valor on Twitter and has done amazing work in the f...
Happy Hour With Chef Andrew Gruel - Founder and CEO of Slapfish
March 15, 2022 02:01 - 30 minutes - 28 MBChef Gruel is the founder and CEO of Slapfish, a sustainable seafood restaurant franchise based out of Huntington Beach, California with locations all over the country and in the UK. During the Covid shutdowns, restaurants were the hardest hit, especially the employees. Chef Gruel talks about how restaurants are naturally built to better handle health issues than most, how he started a relief fund to help restaurant workers who lost their jobs, the issues we face in schools, and gove...
Happy Hour With Kristina Wong - Defense Reporter Covering the Pentagon for Breitbart News.
January 27, 2022 02:14 - 50 minutes - 46.2 MBThe first ever Happy Hour edition of There Will Be Bourbon! A more narrow focused discussion on a specific event with those in the best position to speak on it in less than an hour. Kristina Wong stops by the virtual bar to discuss everything going on in Ukraine with Russia and why you as an average American need to understand what is happening and how it affects us. Also, we get into the Presidential line of succession and discuss all parties involved. Grab a glass! It's happy hour!...
Kenneth Ramos - Psychological Operations Expert and US Army WTF Nation Radio Host
January 20, 2022 15:37 - 2 hours - 150 MBKenneth Ramos is a retired Sergeant Major in the US Army and is a subject matter expert on Psychological Operations (PSYOPS) and social media exploitation. We talk about our time overlapping in Iraq, his role in Task Force Viking and Operation Ugly Baby, the origin of PSYOPS and the Ghost Army, along with plenty of bourbon fueled rants. Grab a glass! There Will Be Bourbon.
Lafayette Lee - Veteran and Southern Agrarian
January 13, 2022 15:58 - 1 hour - 74.1 MBSometimes you get a chance to talk with the smartest man in the room. It's an understatement with Lee and I'm proud to call him a brother. We follow up on a previous discussion regarding the curious absence of mob violence and BLM/ANTIFA in 2021, Covid protocols and the lockdown tactics, our defacto Constitution, political power at the local level, culture in America, and the failed Afghanistan withdrawal of 2021. Grab a glass! There Will Be Bourbon.
Clay Martin - Retired Green Beret and Weapons Expert
January 06, 2022 15:50 - 1 hour - 91.5 MBClay Martin returns to the virtual bar to follow up on his November 2020 appearance where we discuss his election predictions, the evolution of how Covid started and how its being dealt with today, pointless federal agencies like the ATF, political parties in America, and much more all with a glass of the finest American spirit. There Will Be Bourbon! Grab a glass!
Matt Somerlot
December 08, 2021 15:27 - 1 hour - 87.2 MBMatt was the winner of the bourbon giveaway last month and I stole the idea from someone who said that I should have on the podcast whoever it was and drink with them. Well, that is what happened and Matt turned out to be a genuinely interesting guy with a lot worth discussing. Matt is a native Atlantan with a deep appreciation for history, trivia, and scripture, whose claim to fame is that he somehow found a way to interconnect these interests into a book called Finding His Story in...
Heather Shouse - Host of Shouse in the House
November 16, 2021 04:26 - 1 hour - 94 MBHeather is a proud American full of the independent spirit yet loyal to the traditional American values. She is a devoted mother who believes in liberty and the American dream. We discuss the concept of toxic feminism, parenting and the pressures placed on children, whether or not a serial killer like the Night Stalker could exist in 2021, and the origin of the sandwich! Where else would you rather be? Grab a glass! There Will Be Bourbon!
Congressional Candidate Joe Kent and Fellow Retired Green Beret Javier Mackey
October 14, 2021 14:37 - 2 hours - 114 MBJoe and Javier's careers first crossed paths at the Special Forces Qualification Course. Both went on to deploy multiple times to countries in the Middle East before retiring. They share several stories of their time together and about the early days of SF training while preparing for the Global War on Terror. Joe is also currently running for Congress in Washington state's District 3 and gives us an update on how the campaign is going after receiving some powerful endorsements. He'...
Javier Goya - Global Commodities Expert
September 23, 2021 14:43 - 2 hours - 133 MBJavier has been working in commercial global commodity markets since he was 21 years old. He had dropped out of college and was working behind a bar and on ranches when they would take him before that. He was in a bar one night playing pool when the table behind his friends needed a 4th player. He agreed to play. Those guys hired him into the commodity market on the spot and he never looked back. To this day, the only explanation he has is that he was good at drinking and numbers...
Terry Schappert - Green Beret, Hollywood Icon
September 01, 2021 04:19 - 2 hours - 133 MBTerry Schappert is a retired Green Beret with the United States Army and also a commentator on current events. He has hosted and appeared on several television shows and recently recorded the 5th season of Hollywood Weapons. He is an extremely thoughtful, well read, and articulate member of the warrior class in America who has fought and sacrificed far more than most in this nation. Listen to what he has to say and deliver through a mix of humor and sobering honesty.
Greg Diacogiannis - Iraq War Veteran and Patriot
August 11, 2021 15:22 - 1 hour - 102 MBGreg is a two time Army tourist of Iraq and served on a US Army Sniper team. After leaving the Army, he took on a variety of jobs and moved all over the country before finding his true calling as a father and family man. Greg and I discuss his time in Iraq, the challenges and rewards of home schooling his kids, his love of sports, as well as many other things brought forth through the bourbon. He is a passionate American with a wealth of stories and experiences worth listening to. He...
Sarah Blake - From Reporter to Soldier
July 28, 2021 02:53 - 1 hour - 87.4 MBSarah Blake Morgan is an award-winning journalist based in Charlotte, North Carolina. She currently covers the southeast region for The Associated Press. She has reported across the United States and around the world for local and international news organizations, shooting, writing and editing her stories. Sarah Blake's work has earned her eight EMMY nominations and RTDNAC's 2017 Multimedia Journalist of the Year. She has interviewed politicians, protesters marching through tear gas,...
Teresa Davis - Former White House Senior Communications Advisor
June 19, 2021 01:16 - 2 hours - 160 MBWhat a great American and human being Teresa is. She discusses her role in Operation Warp Speed and the Coronavirus vaccine as well as a variety of topics regarding political division in the media, the lack of authenticity in journalism, finding love in the White House, as well as some face time with our cats. Serious stuff here, America! Grab a glass! There Will Be Bourbon
Drew Mullins - Retired Navy Seal Part 2
June 10, 2021 14:32 - 1 hour - 98.8 MBRetired Navy SEAL Drew Mullins returns, unfortunately clean shaven, this time to discuss bourbon, behind the scenes action in Airborne School, Free Fall training in Antigua, as well as the concept of service and doing something bigger than yourself. Grab a glass!
Drew Mullins - Part 2
June 10, 2021 14:32 - 1 hour - 98.8 MBRetired Navy SEAL Drew Mullins returns, unfortunately clean shaven, this time to discuss bourbon, behind the scenes action in Airborne School, Free Fall training in Antigua, as well as the concept of service and doing something bigger than yourself. Grab a glass!
Drew Mullins - Retired Navy SEAL Part 1
June 03, 2021 14:24 - 2 hours - 114 MBDrew served the nation as a Navy SEAL for 23 years conducting high risk, low-visibility, and combat operations spanning 14 deployments in Bosnia, Iraq, The Caucuses, Afghanistan, and Somalia. Like me, he enjoys America's native spirit, Bourbon! We imbibed and talked through his time in the Navy, what SEAL training was like for him, as well as GI Jane stories involving Demi Moore. Grab a glass! There Will Be Bourbon.
Drew Mullins - Part 1
June 03, 2021 14:24 - 2 hours - 114 MBDrew served the nation as a Navy SEAL for 23 years conducting high risk, low-visibility, and combat operations spanning 14 deployments in Bosnia, Iraq, The Caucuses, Afghanistan, and Somalia. Like me, he enjoys America's native spirit, Bourbon! We imbibed and talked through his time in the Navy, what SEAL training was like for him, as well as GI Jane stories involving Demi Moore. Grab a glass! There Will Be Bourbon.