This Is How 2026 Starts: Whiskey, Comics & Wild Science

It’s our first episode of 2026, and we don’t ease into the year.We kick things off the only way we know how: with whiskey, physical media, and a conversation that goes exactly where it wants to go. From reflecting on what we’re carrying forward from 2025 to getting unexpectedly deep into comics, beach culture, confidence, and the future of weight-loss science, this one sets the tone for the year ahead.Along the way, Jason breaks down his very specific theory on how whiskey can leap over the tongue without touching the taste buds, we revisit why physical media still matters, and we wander into a surprisingly thoughtful discussion about pills, access, and what “progress” might actually look like.It’s funny, a little chaotic, occasionally reflective, and exactly how we wanted to start the year.🎧 Welcome to 2026. Pour something and come along for the ride.