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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Father Dan Beeman - America's Priest
May 19, 2021 15:48 - 2 hours - 112 MBI imbibed in a glass with Father Dan Beeman. Ordained in 2007 after an unfulfilling banking career, Father Beeman was assigned a parish that serves the Naval community of Norfolk. To better minister to this population, he became certified in counseling for Combat Trauma and PTSD. He has worked extensively with the military community and has ministered to deployed military around the globe. Father Dan is passionate about Notre Dame, Oklahoma, and Navy on the football field, Bourbon in...
There Will Be Banter - Episode 18
May 08, 2021 16:25 - 51 minutes - 47.4 MBThere Will Be Banter returns with a look into the Derek Chauvin trial. We get into deep waters over some personal experiences with police brutality and also provide an introspective look at personal accountability at times in those moments. You may not think like us but you probably think like one of us. Grab a glass!
Julio Rosas - America's Most Trusted Riot Reporter
May 05, 2021 02:23 - 1 hour - 61.3 MBJulio orders at the virtual bar to discuss what led him into the world of riot reporting and also recounts some of his most epic and eye catching moments from last summer in Minnesota and Wisconsin. He shares some insight into a two critical steps that are required to be successful in any field but most people never take. Julio is also a veteran of the United States Military and has marginal taste in apparel due to his unwavering loyalty to Grunt Style clothing. Grab a glass! There W...
Kristina Wong - Award Winning Defense Reporter
April 15, 2021 21:42 - 1 hour - 142 MBYou've seen her for months on There Will Be Banter, now it's time to get a little more in depth. Kristina has worked for a variety of media outlets throughout her award winning career and currently covers the Pentagon for Breitbart. She's covered the wars in Afghanistan, Syria, Iraq, as well as security issues related to China, Japan, Asia, East Asia, and Taiwan. She also was almost an actress. Imagine that. Grab a glass and learn more about America's finest defense reporter! There W...
There Will Be Banter - Episode 17
April 04, 2021 05:25 - 52 minutes - 48.2 MBThe crew is back and here to sound off on the new Army Combat Fitness Test. Also, we discuss the larger issues holding Soldiers back from not just meeting the standard, but also from reaching their physical fitness peak. Support Author: https://m.soundcloud.com/user-5317896 https://youtube.com/c/SavageBeats Music Provided by: https://www.youtube.com/RoyaltyFreeMusicGo Download Link: https://m.soundcloud.com/user-5317896/r3volv3-big-roomelectro-house-non-copyright-heavy-bass-2k17 ...
Carey Duval - Combat Veteran and Adaptive Competitive Athlete
March 17, 2021 04:09 - 1 hour - 79.8 MBThere Will Be Bourbon pours a glass with Casey Duval. Casey is a medically retired Infantry Officer who was severely injured while serving in Afghanistan. He went on to become the first amputee to attempt the Special Forces Selection and Assessment Course and now serves as a Crossfit coach, competitive Adaptive Athlete, and prosthetic consultant. Enjoy the blunt honesty about how his injuries were sustained and the healing process he went through to bring himself to where he is today...
Robert Thornton and Tim Mantsch - Gain Train Reunion 2.0
March 03, 2021 05:33 - 2 hours - 118 MBTim and Rob join me to reminisce about our shared deployment to one of the most austere and dangerous environments in the world; Camp Arifjan, Kuwait. We talk a lot of CrossFit, College Athletics, multiple deployment extensions in Iraq, and great food decisions in this episode, including Tim's Zone 1 breakfast burrito. Grab a glass or six. There Will Be Bourbon!
Sam Rogers - Concerned Vets for America
February 24, 2021 15:47 - 1 hour - 92.2 MBFormer Army Interrogator and Human Intelligence Collector, Sam Rogers joins the bourbon consumption practice to talk about his time in Afghanistan as well as his efforts with his organization to end the endless wars that continue around the globe today. Sam also has an interesting spin on the legendary Old Fashioned cocktail. I did not say good. Though it might be. But what is good is listening to his time spent deployed, how he found himself involved politically, and what he lays ou...
Casey Gray - Part 2
February 22, 2021 15:25 - 52 minutes - 48.1 MBSo maybe we did these a little out of order? Here is the rest of the interview with Casey Gray describing how he ended up in Naval Special Warfare and how he found himself running for Congress! Grab a glass. There Will Be More Bourbon!
There Will Be Banter - Episode 16
February 19, 2021 15:22 - 55 minutes - 50.7 MBWe are fired up tonight! Somehow America's defense reporter, Kristina Wong, maintained her sobriety while the lovable Liberal, Veronika Lopez and the Australian eye candy, Ben Bridge, join me, the bourbon snob, Eric Bandazewski to discuss the fury of Presidential executive orders, Senator Ted Cruz apparently down in Mexico to lasso the sun for Texas, and the passing of Rush Limbaugh. Grab a glass. There Will Be Banter!
Casey Gray - Part 1
February 10, 2021 04:51 - 1 hour - 106 MBWhat hasn't Casey done in service to his country? Well, you're going to hear about A LOT, specifically his takes on the VA and his experience with them, but most importantly, his recovery after a horrific helicopter crash while deployed in 2011. Casey served honorably with with Naval Special Warfare, Army Special Forces, as well as with the US State Department and the CIA. He also ran for Congress in 2020. We will get to that. This man could talk for hours and I plan to let him. So this is P...
There Will Be Banter - Episode 15
January 30, 2021 17:00 - 40 minutes - 37.5 MBWe roll up sans the world class civilian reporter Kristina Wong this week, but the Australian eye candy Ben Bridge and the lovable gun toting liberal Veronika Lopez join me the bourbon snob to discuss the recent revelation about Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio. Also, unfortunately the NFL has found itself back in the news for the wrong reasons once again over a terrible new domestic violence case. We discuss causes and parallels to other sports. Grab a glass! There Will Be Banter. ...
"Mac" - OnlyFans Content Creator, Small Business Owner, Aspiring Writer
January 27, 2021 15:30 - 1 hour - 59.4 MBMac was born & raised in the heart of the Midwest. She works as a Cosmetic Tattoo Artist and adult content creator by day; self-proclaimed creative writer by night. She's in the beginning stages of writing a self-help book using her own life experiences as a guide for each chapter. Pieces of the book will include her personal takes on growing up deeply in religion, homeschooling, experiencing divorce, living with eating disorders & mental illness, a brief snapshot of homelessness, grief, unde...
There Will Be Banter - Episode 14
January 22, 2021 15:51 - 36 minutes - 33.8 MBThis week the lovable, gun-toting liberal Veronica Lopez, the Australian eye candy Ben Bridge, and America's favorite civilian reporter Kristina Wong gather with me the bourbon snob, Eric Bandazewski to discuss America's halftime show, or the inauguration of the 46th President of the United States of America. You may not think like us but you probably think like one of us! Grab a glass. There Will Be Banter.
Braxton McCoy - Icon of the American West
January 20, 2021 15:32 - 2 hours - 130 MBBraxton McCoy is an American veteran, author of The Glass Factory, horse breaker, former stand up comedy champion, wrestler, and an overall treasure of this country. If you missed his first appearance, it mainly covered his book in a chapter by chapter recollection which I encourage you to read. This time you will see a more introspective man discussing his latest project and the influence of the West on American culture, as well as some flaming hot takes on the UFC and what, if anyt...
There Will Be Banter - Episode 13
January 10, 2021 01:34 - 1 hour - 60.8 MBBack after a break for the holidays, There Will Be Banter takes on the events at the US Capitol on Wednesday, 6 January 2021 and attempts to make sense of just what the hell happened that day as our epic reporter Kristina Wong was on the ground. Joining her as always is the lovable, gun-toting liberal Veronika Lopez and the Australian eye candy Ben Bridge. Grab a glass! There Will Be Banter!
Rick Dickson - America's Public Affairs Officer
January 08, 2021 01:47 - 1 hour - 104 MBRick shares his unique experience as a multiple tour combat veteran as an Enlisted Calvary Scout and as the Public Affairs Officer for the 3rd Special Forces Group. His candor discussing his time in Iraq as well as other stops around the globe courtesy of the US Army shed insight on America's role and involvement around the world since 9/11. He also shares in my sad fandom of the Chicago Bears which has caused us great grief over the years, but much like deployments, it's shared suff...
Walt Niziolek - Investor, Operations Exec, Small Business Owner, Former Army Ranger
December 09, 2020 16:03 - 2 hours - 128 MBWalt has such a full and wide personal story. He's served his country during the Cold War and in Desert Storm. He was an Army Ranger. He picked tobacco growing up as a kid. He pretty much aced the SAT. He didn't have the money to maximize that academic potential immediately after high school, so he joined the Army. He would go on to graduate from the University of Michigan with a degree in Industrial Engineering. After leaving the Army he would go on to positions within Ford becoming...
Walt Nizolek - Investor, Operations Exec, Small Business Owner, Former Army Ranger
December 09, 2020 16:03 - 2 hours - 128 MBWalt has such a full and wide personal story. He's served his country during the Cold War and in Desert Storm. He was an Army Ranger. He picked tobacco growing up as a kid. He pretty much aced the SAT. He didn't have the money to maximize that academic potential immediately after high school, so he joined the Army. He would go on to graduate from the University of Michigan with a degree in Industrial Engineering. After leaving the Army he would go on to positions within Ford becoming the man ...
There Will Be Banter - Episode 12
December 04, 2020 15:28 - 41 minutes - 38.3 MBThe gun toting liberal, Veronika Lopez, the Australian eye candy, Ben Bridge, and America's decent civilian reporter, Kristina Wong, return with me, the bourbon snob, Eric Bandazewski, to discuss the do as I say, not as I do politicians and the return back into lockdown in many parts of the country due to the coronavirus. You may not think like us, but you probably think like one of us. There Will Be Banter.
Lisa Jaster - Delete The Adjective
December 02, 2020 16:03 - 2 hours - 133 MBIn 2015, West Point graduate Lieutenant Colonel Lisa Jaster became the first female reserve Soldier to graduate the iconic US Army Ranger School and was among the first 3 women to do so. There is just a bit more to her than that however. From a small town in Wisconsin, she had a call to serve early on as her father was also a West Point attendee and served 3 tours as an Officer in Vietnam. Fresh off a first place finish in her age group in her first ultra trail marathon, Lisa describ...
Brink - Adversity is Not an Excuse
November 24, 2020 15:51 - 1 hour - 105 MB"Brink" tells his personal story of surviving serious physical abuse as a child, his eventual adoption, kidnapping, and boarding school, before finding himself in the Army. Behind the mask of humor is a sterling example of never giving in to your circumstances and fighting back when life inevitably beats you down. Brink also describes how he came to find his one true love through the power of MySpace. Grab a glass. There Will Be Bourbon.
There Will Be Banter - Episode 11
November 20, 2020 15:13 - 47 minutes - 43.6 MBAmerica's favorite riot reporter, Julio Rosas, joins America's favorite bourbon snob. That's me. Also, the Australian eye candy, Ben Bridge, returns along with America's favorite civilian reporter, Kristina Wong to discuss the COVID-19 vaccine being developed by Pfizer and Moderna. Are YOU ready to take it? Will you? There Will Be Banter.
Eddie McClintock - America's Actor
November 18, 2020 05:36 - 2 hours - 134 MBI grab a glass with Eddie as he discusses with true honesty what it takes to become an actor in Hollywood, overcoming his addiction with drugs and alcohol, and just what it takes to be successful. You listen to this story and you can pick up on the driving points to success. We all have them. You just have to listen to them when they speak to you. Eddie is a great, American story. Listen to it. Grab a glass. There Will Be Bourbon.
Eddie McClintock - America's Leading Man
November 18, 2020 05:36 - 2 hours - 134 MBI grab a glass with Eddie as he discusses with true honesty what it takes to become an actor in Hollywood, overcoming his addiction with drugs and alcohol, and just what it takes to be successful. You listen to this story and you can pick up on the driving points to success. We all have them. You just have to listen to them when they speak to you. Eddie is a great, American story. Listen to it. Grab a glass. There Will Be Bourbon.
There Will Be Banter - Episode 10
November 13, 2020 15:26 - 1 hour - 61.5 MBThe lovable, gun-toting liberal Veronika Lopez, the average civilian reporter Kristina Wong, and the Australian eye candy Ben Bridge join me, the bourbon snob Eric Bandazewski to discuss what continues to persist in several battleground states from the US election. Hear an "inside outsider" opinion from Ben, as well as some purple drank fueled gems from Kristina while Veronika reminds us all that she drinks and she knows things. Remember, you may not think like us, but you probably t...
There Will Be Banter - Episode 9
November 06, 2020 15:19 - 1 hour - 55 MBThe retired CIA spook Ron Moeller, the lovable, gun-toting liberal Veronika Lopez, and the decent civilian reporter Kristina Wong join me the bourbon snob, Eric Bandazewski to discuss the elephant in the room this week; the US election. There is a lot of passion behind the views and feelings expressed on this episode which I feel is a microcosm of what many in this beautiful nation are experiencing right now. You may not think like us, but you probably think like one of us. There Wil...
Clay Martin - Green Beret, Author, Guy YOU Should Listen To
November 03, 2020 04:41 - 1 hour - 91 MBClay Martin is a retired Green Beret and author of multiple books including Concrete Jungle: A Green Berets Guide to Urban Survival. This is a no holds barred interview discussing a wealth of topics including the Global War on Terrorism, what to do when the worst scenario you can imagine plays out in your neighborhood, what gun you should own and know how to use, what Clay thinks of Krav Maga (as well as other Martial Arts), and how to build your personal network to rely on in a cris...
There Will Be Banter - Episode 8
October 30, 2020 14:21 - 1 hour - 70.4 MBThis bourbon snob is joined once again by the lovable, gun-toting liberal Veronika Lopez and the average, formerly decent, civilian reporter Kristina Wong. The retired CIA spook Ron Moeller is out hunting peasants, or pheasants, one of the two. This week we discuss the spike in suicides and mental health issues during the pandemic. We also tackle some of the problems that members of the military face overseas and returning home as it relates to seeking help. You may not think like us...
Larry Teakell - Soldier's Medal Recipient for Heroism
October 28, 2020 03:32 - 2 hours - 112 MBSergeant First Class (Retired) Larry Teakell talks in depth about the incident in Iraq on July 18, 2007 that led to him being awarded the Soldier's Medal; the highest award for valor and heroism under non-combat conditions. Larry describes multiple deployments to Macedonia, Bosnia, and Iraq recalling in vivid detail his experiences. His actions are a direct definition of the Army Value, "Selfless Service". Every Soldier and American should know what he did that day. In retirement, La...
There Will Be Banter - Episode 7
October 23, 2020 03:43 - 41 minutes - 38.3 MBWe rolled up sans the lovable, gun toting Liberal, but the retired CIA spook, the average civilian reporter, and myself, the self-professed bourbon snob come together to discuss some of the deep rooted corruption you may have heard about lately. Remember, you may not think like us, but you probably think like one of us. There Will Be Banter!
Pedro Turushina - Colombian Immigrant and American Business Owner
October 20, 2020 03:08 - 1 hour - 80.3 MBPedro has a very familiar story to the American immigrant population, but also unique in his circumstances that led him to the United States as a young teenage boy. Growing up in Cali, Colombia, Pedro's father was pressured by the Cartel and ultimately moved his family to America. Pedro describes his upbringing in Colombia as well as his evolution into a business owner in the US. Next, he recalls his time spent on vacation in Spain with his family and the struggle to return home in t...
Renee Goble - Assistant City Attorney and Senior Litigator
October 13, 2020 04:42 - 2 hours - 137 MBRenee is a long time litigation attorney and lawyer for the city of Denver. Here is your chance to learn everything about the Mitchell Report; the investigation into performance enhancing drugs in Major League Baseball. Additionally, get her take on the current nomination to the Supreme Court in addition to her opinions on the culture in the United States as it relates to recreational drug use. You will also learn her upbringing as an immigrant in the United States of America and its...
There Will Be Banter - Episode 6
October 02, 2020 02:57 - 44 minutes - 41.1 MBThe lovable, gun toting liberal, Veronika Lopez returns! Maddy Houghton is here once again along with the retired CIA spook, Ron Moeller, to help keep my bourbon snob of a glass always full! This week we cook up some flaming hot takes regarding the recent presidential debate. You may not think like us, but you probably think like one of us! There Will Be Banter.
"Demp McGee" - Oil Man and Solatac Founder
September 29, 2020 03:26 - 1 hour - 90.7 MB"Demp McGee" tells you everything you ever wondered and should know about the American oil industry in a style that is down to earth and easy to comprehend. Also, learn what YOU should be doing now in this day and age to be prepared as well as the back story behind his first aid company Solatac. This is a unique, genuine American story that deserves your attention.
There Will Be Banter - Episode 5
September 25, 2020 14:31 - 58 minutes - 53.4 MBThis week, a self-professed wino sits in for the gun-toting liberal, the retired CIA spook and decent civilian reporter are back, and I, the bourbon snob of a host, come together for our weekly discussion. This time we tackle the passing of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg and the circumstances around the untimely demise of Jake Gardner. Also, an update on our mission to get Alwyn Cashe the Medal of Honor.
UFC 253 - Free Money Alert
September 24, 2020 04:38 - 29 minutes - 26.9 MBhttps://youtu.be/7SaoTpA7hYY
Javier Mackey - An American Treasure
September 22, 2020 03:21 - 2 hours - 147 MBJavier Mackey is a retired Green Beret and family man. His impressive resume holds 10 combat deployments, time spent as a Special Operations Canine Handler, Joint Terminal Attack Controller (JTAC), Special Operations Target Interdiction Course (SOTIC) Level II Sniper, as well as a Junior and Senior Engineer before riding out into the sunset as an ROTC instructor at the University of Central Florida (GO KNIGHTS). Listen as he recalls and shares in vivid detail his time deployed alongs...
There Will Be Banter - Episode 4
September 18, 2020 04:30 - 56 minutes - 51.4 MBThe retired CIA spook, lovable gun-toting liberal, and replacement for the world's most okayest Green Beret and podcast host, average civilian reporter Kristina Wong join me, the bourbon snob to ignite another round of fiery takes. This week we discuss the Internet breaker "Cuties" as well as the athlete demonstrations in the NBA and NFL. Remember, you may not think like us, but you probably think like one of us. There Will Be Banter.
Joe Kent - Special Forces (Retired), Gold Star Husband
September 15, 2020 04:19 - 1 hour - 84.7 MBJoe is a retired Special Forces Warrant Officer with over twenty years of service and eleven combat deployments. Joe began his career in 1998 at 2nd Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment and went to Special Forces Assessment and Selection in 2001. Upon successful completion of the Special Forces Qualification Course, Joe spent 10 years at 5th Special Forces Group (Airborne) before attending selection for the U.S. Army Special Operations Command Capabilities Integration Group. Joe retired ...
Joe Kent - Special Forces (Retired), Gold Star Husband, Icon
September 15, 2020 04:19 - 1 hour - 84.7 MBJoe is a retired Special Forces Warrant Officer with over twenty years of service and eleven combat deployments. Joe began his career in 1998 at 2nd Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment and went to Special Forces Assessment and Selection in 2001. Upon successful completion of the Special Forces Qualification Course, Joe spent 10 years at 5th Special Forces Group (Airborne) before attending selection for the U.S. Army Special Operations Command Capabilities Integration Group. Joe retired ...
There Will Be Banter - Episode 3
September 11, 2020 14:37 - 44 minutes - 41 MBhttps://www.npr.org/2020/08/28/907177248/trumps-words-heap-fuel-on-the-fire-of-unrest-former-dhs-official-says https://apple.news/ARjAaA4_DTBe6cYMAQ67rPg https://www.nytimes.com/2020/09/09/us/politics/homeland-security-russia-trump.html
"Lafayette Lee" - Veteran, family man, and a self-proclaimed Southern Agrarian
September 08, 2020 03:42 - 2 hours - 113 MB"Lee", a scholarly man joins me to discuss a variety of issues currently unfolding in the United States. We discuss the Black Lives Matter movement, the "Zoomer" generation and how they can establish themselves politically, as well as the current pulse of the nation and what we can expect to see in the months to come. There Will Be Bourbon.
There Will Be Banter - Episode 2
September 04, 2020 06:34 - 44 minutes - 40.4 MBWe came back for another week! Your favorite CIA spook, gun toting liberal, okayast Green Beret and podcast host, along with the bourbon snob return for another week of fiery takes. This time we discuss the RNC and the Kyle Rittenhouse situation unfolding in Kenosha, WI. Remember, you may not think like us, but you probably think like one of us. There Will Be Banter.
There Will Be Banter - Episode 1
August 25, 2020 03:26 - 33 minutes - 30.4 MBThe inaugural episode! Retired CIA Paramilitary Operations Officer Ron Moeller, the world's most okayest podcast host and Green Beret Nick Guy, along with the gun-toting liberal Veronika Lopez join me for a round table discussion on just what the hell is going on in the world. In this introductory episode we take on the Democratic National Convention. You may or may not think like us. It doesn't matter if you do. And it doesn't matter if you don't. There Will Be Banter.
Retired US Army Colonel Chris Bagley
August 24, 2020 03:34 - 36 minutes - 33.2 MBA great Facebook post provided the catalyst for this conversation. Learn why America is still the greatest country on Earth, why a nation's history should be studied and learned from, and why "Life is too short to be an asshole."
Braxton McCoy - Author of The Glass Factory
August 12, 2020 15:49 - 2 hours - 158 MBOn January 5, 2006, Braxton was deployed to Ramadi, Iraq when a suicide bomber detonated their vest within 15 meters of his position. Braxton describes that day, his long, triumphant recovery, and how he found love on Tinder. That's right. This could be you, left and right swipers. But you probably won't live to tell this amazing story, one that every American should know and understand.
Jerry O'Neill - Voice of The UCF Knights and Orlando Sports Talk Icon
July 31, 2020 14:17 - 2 hours - 160 MBThis one gets heavy, but is also a great look back at the rise over the last 20+ years of the University of Central Florida football program. Jerry talks about how to be a good person, losing his son, living by your own rules not someone else's, and brings to life his memories as the sideline reporter of the UCF Knights for 24 years. This is the GOAT of sports talk radio in Orlando, FL. And he is talking so you should listen. Preferably with a glass of bourbon. Or Three.
Veronika Lopez - First Generation American Patriot
July 25, 2020 16:38 - 2 hours - 129 MBVeronica has a unique and uncommon experience as she is a first generation American born to Mexican parents. She is a veteran of multiple combat deployments overseas, a casual Crossfitter, proud American, and dog mom. She represents many Americans and we can learn a lot from her perspective. So pay attention.
Theo Sellers - Retired Army Lieutenant Colonel and All-Around Great American
July 20, 2020 03:08 - 1 hour - 109 MBRetired Army Lieutenant Colonel Theo Sellers drops by to discuss race relations in America, social media's problem, the Coronavirus, Historical Black Colleges & Universities and their role in filling the ranks with Officers, and his predictions on the NBA champion and if football will be played this year. And as always, there will be bourbon. Grab a glass.