Knocked Conscious with Mark Puls

Well, the FBI hasn’t shut us down, YouTube hasn’t fully vaporized us, and somehow neither Mark nor Jake has been fist-fought in a Buc-ee’s parking lot over a political take yet, but all good things, especially questionable ones, must come to an end. This is the FINAL episode of If By Whiskey. After offending activists, confusing boomers, annoying libertarians, horrifying Reddit moderators, and treating mainstream narratives like a motel Bible in a Vegas strip club, IBW are riding off into the sunset the only way possible: loud, reckless, mildly inappropriate, and probably one joke away from demonetization. And for this glorious trainwreck of a finale, Mark & Jake welcome very special guest Natali Morris of Redacted . Why? Because when civilization feels like it’s being run by interns and pharmaceutical commercials, you bring in someone who’s been covering the madness in real time. We’re diving headfirst into propaganda, censorship, collapsing institutions, media manipulation, government theater, internet brain rot, and the modern reality that asking basic questions now gets you treated like you just exposed yourself at a PTA meeting. And naturally, it all comes back to the legendary “If By Whiskey” fallacy: If by whiskey you mean freedom, free speech, dangerous ideas, unfiltered conversations, and the God-given right to say “this all feels kinda insane” without being digitally waterboarded by blue-check hall monitors. then inject it directly into our veins. But if by whiskey you mean corrupt institutions, corporate puppets, rage-bait politics, influencer grifters, and grown adults treating politicians like Marvel superheroes with voting record, then kindly make your way to the door. This is the end of the weekly chaos. The final gathering of the politically unemployable. The last helicopter ride out of the culture war apocalypse. …but not forever. IBW will reunite LIVE at FreedomFest 2026 this July for one final degenerate family reunion featuring liberty nerds, internet goblins, recovering cable news addicts, and at least two people who definitely shouldn’t be allowed near a microphone after midnight. One last episode. One last rant. One last inappropriate analogy that’ll make half the audience laugh and the other half start a Reddit thread. Wednesday night. Wear protection. The comment section is gonna get rough. 🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! 😍 https://streamyard.com/pal/d/5888413371072512

Mark and Jake are back! This week’s episode is the conversational equivalent of kicking a hornet’s nest with a philosopher holding the stick. They’re joined by Dominic Scarcella, author of Good Neighbor, Bad Citizen. It's a book that politely (and then not-so-politely) asks: What if being a “good citizen” is exactly how things go wrong? Yeah… we go there. This episode dives into the uncomfortable idea that history’s most famous execution wasn’t carried out by cartoon villains, but by rule-followers, system-loyalists, and people doing exactly what they were trained to do. As the book bluntly puts it: “Good cops kill Jesus.” Not corrupt ones. Not rogue ones. The good ones. The ones who follow orders, trust the system, and go home at the end of the day thinking they did the right thing. Totally normal, easy, relaxing conversation. But it’s not all existential dread. The guys also dig into the quieter, almost-missed moments that flip the whole story: A random act of compassion (just wiping someone’s face) becomes “more than almost anyone else contributes” A definition of courage that has nothing to do with force, and everything to do with integrity: acting “in accordance with one’s best self, in spite of risks and danger” And a radical claim that might make both sides of the political aisle equally uncomfortable: “There are zero examples… of Jesus teaching coercive, invasive acts to keep social order.” Which raises a fun little question: If the system demands harm… and you comply… are you still the good guy? From mob mentality to moral outsourcing, from “just doing your job” to the nature of real courage, this episode doesn’t hand you answers. It hands you a mirror. Also discussed: Why “strength in numbers” might not actually be strength Whether love and hate are feelings, or choices And why small acts of mercy might matter more than grand displays of righteousness It’s thoughtful. It’s provocative. It might step on your toes a little. But hey—if it doesn’t make you question something… are you even listening? 🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! 😍 https://streamyard.com/pal/d/5888413371072512

What happens when you lean all the way into the “woo”… and don’t apologize for it? This week on Knocked Conscious, Mark sits down with William (@iam4iamWe on X) for a deep, unfiltered dive into the mysteries most people either mock or secretly wonder about at 2am. We’re talking Hermeticism, the “One Mind,” the idea that separation might just be the greatest illusion ever sold, and whether “we are all connected” is profound truth, or cosmic cope. From ancient esoteric principles to modern consciousness theory, this conversation walks the line between philosophy, spirituality, and straight-up reality-bending speculation. Is there a hidden framework tying everything together? Are we fragments of a single awareness experiencing itself? And if that’s true… what does it actually mean for how we live? No gurus. No incense sales pitch. Just two minds poking at the edges of something bigger—and seeing what stares back. If you’ve ever felt like there’s more going on beneath the surface… this one’s for you. 🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! 😍 https://streamyard.com/pal/d/5888413371072512

This week on If By Whiskey, Mark & Jake throw open the saloon doors and let Colin (@_brainzilla_ on X) of colinprograms.com walk in like a one-man stress test for the internet. If you’ve ever wondered what happens when you mix coding skills with zero interest in playing nice online… yeah, that’s this episode. Colin’s been lurking in the digital trenches—building things, breaking things, and poking at the systems everyone else is too polite (or too scared) to question. From tech censorship vibes to the absurdity of online culture, nothing’s off-limits and nothing’s getting a PR-friendly spin. This is not a “safe conversation.” This is not a “balanced panel.” This is three guys pulling threads until something important—or hilarious—falls apart. Expect hot takes, uncomfortable laughs, and at least one moment where someone says what you’re definitely not supposed to say out loud. Pour a drink. Log off your better judgment. Let’s see what breaks. 🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! 😍 https://streamyard.com/pal/d/5888413371072512

This week on If By Whiskey, Mark & Jake welcome John Graham of the Giraffe Heroes Project—a guy who didn’t just talk about making a difference… he built an entire global movement around it. John is the Executive Director of the Giraffe Heroes Project, which has spent decades spotlighting ordinary people who take real risks to do the right thing (aka the folks making the rest of us look like we “retweeted something brave” and went back to snacks). His work has recognized thousands of unsung heroes, inspired classrooms, and quietly pushed people everywhere to be a little bolder and a little less comfortable. Plus, he literally wrote the book on it: Quest—Risk, Adventure and the Search for Meaning, where he dives into what drives people to choose purpose over comfort and why a meaningful life usually comes with at least a little chaos. Naturally, Mark & Jake respond to all this high-minded courage with jokes, whiskey, and some light self-reflection like, “Does ordering the second drink count as risk-taking?” It’s fun, it’s thoughtful, and it might even nudge you to do something mildly heroic… or at least slightly less lazy. Pour a drink, hang out, and meet a guy who’s spent a lifetime proving that heroism isn’t rare, it’s just usually underreported. 🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! 😍 https://streamyard.com/pal/d/5888413371072512

This week on If By Whiskey, Mark & Jake pour something strong and welcome the one and only Toni Bones—self-proclaimed OG libertarian, professional line-crosser, and veteran of more legal battles than most people have had hot dinners. Toni pulls up a chair to share her story—how a love of liberty turned into a front-row seat (and occasional defendant’s chair) in the never-ending clash between the individual and… well, everything else. It’s equal parts war story, cautionary tale, and “you won’t believe this actually happened.” Along the way, the guys dig into the messy, hilarious, and sometimes absurd reality of standing on principle when the system would really prefer you didn’t. Expect laughs, a little chaos, and at least a few moments where everyone collectively asks, “Wait… that’s legal?” It’s a conversation about freedom, friction, and what happens when you refuse to just go along to get along—served neat, no chaser. 🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! 😍 https://streamyard.com/pal/d/5888413371072512

This week on If By Whiskey, Mark and Jake pour something strong and invite Amity (@amitylee13 on X) to help make sense of a world that’s clearly running on bad decisions and zero adult supervision. What follows? A no-BS, no-filter dive into the week’s headlines, cultural absurdities, and whatever else gets dragged into the blast radius. Expect sharp takes, side-eye at the establishment, and the kind of commentary that definitely won’t make it onto cable news without a five-second delay. Amity comes in swinging—bringing the perfect mix of humor, edge, and “did she really just say that?” energy—while Mark and Jake do their best to keep things on the rails (they don’t). It’s part therapy session, part barroom debate, and part “we’re all thinking it, they’re just saying it out loud.” Grab a drink. Lower your expectations for civility. And enjoy the ride. 🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! 😍 https://streamyard.com/pal/d/5888413371072512

Clock out...permanently? This week on If By Whiskey, Mark and Jake are joined by William (@iam4iamWe on X) to raise a glass to the end of work as we know it and drink to whatever comes next. We’re talking UHI (Universal High Income). The robots aren't just taking our jobs, they giving us...an allowance?! Is this the long-promised age of abundance, or the most comfortable soft-launch of a dystopia ever conceived? Between laughs and drinks, we break down the week’s chaos, poke at the future of AI-driven economics, and ask the important questions: If nobody works, what do we do all day? Who’s really in charge? Is it the humans, or the code? And why does this all feel just a little too good to be true? It’s part celebration, part existential crisis, and part “should we be worried?” So grab your favorite drink and join us at the bar. The future might be automated, but the conversation is still 100% human...for now. 🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! 😍 https://streamyard.com/pal/d/5888413371072512

Pull up a chair, pour something strong, and prepare for a lively night of liberty, laughs, and a little theological curveball. This week on If By Whiskey, Mark and Jake are joined by Jacob Winograd of The LCI Green Room for a wide-ranging, good-spirited romp through the latest news, politics, and whatever else happens to wander into the conversation. Expect sharp takes, questionable transitions, and at least one moment where everyone wonders, “How did we get here?” But we’re not stopping at headlines—oh no. We’re diving into the deep end as we ask Jacob a question that’s equal parts philosophical and spicy: can Christianity and libertarianism (or even anarchism) actually coexist… or are we mixing oil, water, and holy water? It’s thoughtful, it’s irreverent, it’s occasionally profound—but mostly it’s three guys having a great time chasing big ideas with a glass in hand. Join us live, bring your questions, and enjoy the spiritual fireworks! 🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! 😍 https://streamyard.com/pal/d/5888413371072512

Freedom lovers, grab a glass and pull up a chair — If By Whiskey is going live! 🥃 This Wednesday, March 25 at 8pm ET, Mark and Jake welcome Valerie Leigh, President & CEO of FreedomFest, the world’s largest gathering of free minds, free markets, and people who refuse to apologize for either. We’ll dive into everything you need to know about FreedomFest 2026, happening July 8–11 in Las Vegas — from the powerhouse speakers and thought-provoking panels to the ambassadors, lecturers, and the wild cross-section of entrepreneurs, rebels, economists, and liberty lovers who make this event legendary. What happens when thousands of independent thinkers descend on Vegas to debate ideas, challenge orthodoxies, and maybe enjoy a little whiskey along the way? Mark and Jake are about to find out. Join us live for a lively conversation about liberty, ideas worth fighting for, and why FreedomFest might just be the most fun you can legally have at a conference. 🎲🥃 🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! 😍 https://streamyard.com/pal/d/5888413371072512

This week on If By Whiskey (LIVE Wednesday, 3/18 at 8p ET), Mark and Jake invite you to pull up a chair, pour a drink, and hang out for a laid-back, wide-open conversation about the week in news—and whatever else comes to mind. It’s part headlines, part live chat Q&A, and part “where did that even come from?” as the guys follow the conversation wherever it leads. Whether you’re here for the takes, the laughs, or just to unwind midweek, you’re in the right place. Of course, there’s also been a little internet mischief along the way—Mark managed to catch the attention of Gad Saad after calling him a self-proclaimed Mossad agent (which he is), and even got on the radar of James Lindsay after tossing out a “cuck to Israel” comment. All in good fun… mostly. At the end of the day, it’s just a couple of guys, a bit of whiskey, and a community-driven conversation that can go anywhere. So bring your questions, your opinions, and your sense of humor—we’ll see you in the chat. 🥃 🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! 😍 https://streamyard.com/pal/d/5888413371072512

Mark and Jake are joined by the mighty, the marvelous, the man who bravely wanders the no-man’s-land between political tribes armed only with logic and a sense of humor. Andrew Heaton (@MightyHeaton on X). Host of The Political Orphanage and author of Tribalism Is Dumb, Heaton drops by If By Whiskey to talk about why humans keep forming political dodgeball teams and immediately start throwing rocks. Expect laughs, mild philosophical whiplash, and at least one attempt to solve America’s tribal fever over a glass of whiskey. Is tribalism baked into our caveman brains? Can we rise above it? And most importantly, which tribe gets custody of the whiskey? Pour a drink, abandon your partisan war paint at the door, and join us for a fun, witty, and occasionally dangerously reasonable conversation. 🥃 🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! 😍 https://streamyard.com/pal/d/5888413371072512

What do you get when you mix three guys, microphones, and just enough self-awareness to be dangerous? Probably cheaper than actual therapy — and way more entertaining. Mark of Knocked Conscious welcomes Brent Freeman (@bgetsbetter on X) of the Aiming Up Podcast and Tyler Todt (@tyromper on X) for a laid-back, occasionally insightful, and possibly irresponsible conversation about men’s health. From lifting heavy things to lifting emotional baggage, the guys tackle physical health, mental health, and the mysterious art of pretending we’re all doing fine. No couches. No co-pays. Just laughs, honesty, and three dudes trying to figure it out in real time. 🥃🧠💪 🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! 😍 https://streamyard.com/pal/d/5888413371072512

Mark and Jake pour a stiff one and welcome the one and only Suzanne Sherman — aka @CowgirlEsq — constitutional attorney, rancher, and author of FEDERALISM: How Decentralization Can Save America. Yes, you read that right. She can quote the Constitution, argue the 10th Amendment, and probably outshoot you before breakfast. This week on If By Whiskey, we ask the dangerous question: What if the solution to America’s problems isn’t more Washington… but less? Suzanne makes the case that decentralization isn’t radical — it’s original recipe. From federal overreach to state sovereignty, from bureaucratic bloat to local control, we explore whether giving power back to the states might actually lower everyone’s blood pressure (no promises). Expect: 🥃 Whiskey-fueled constitutional nerdery 🐎 Cowgirl-level common sense 📜 A little Founders talk (the powdered wig kind) 🔥 And the bold idea that maybe, just maybe, D.C. doesn’t need to run your life Is federalism the escape hatch? Is decentralization the peaceful rebellion? Or do Mark and Jake just like saying “enumerated powers” after two pours? Saddle up. It’s going to be a fun one. 🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! 😍 https://streamyard.com/pal/d/5888413371072512

Jake and Mark are back behind the microphones (and possibly behind a few glasses), and this time they’re joined by the always thoughtful Brent Freeman of Aiming Up and the sharp-tongued Rob Yates of The Libertarian Parry for a conversation that starts with fireworks and ends somewhere in the astral plane. We’re diving headfirst into the now-infamous Tuck vs. Huck interview — the takes, the tension, the “did-he-really-just-say-that” moments — and breaking it down the only way If By Whiskey can: with wit, side-eyes, and at least one historical analogy that probably goes too far. But because this is If By Whiskey, there’s a strong chance we’ll veer from political sparring into consciousness, reality, and whether we’re all just NPCs in someone else’s campaign strategy. Expect sharp analysis, unexpected metaphysics, and the kind of banter that makes you question both the media narrative and your own existence. It’s politics. It’s philosophy. It’s probably a bad idea. 🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! 😍 https://streamyard.com/pal/d/5888413371072512

No filters. No script. No sacred cows. Mark sits down with Kristan T. Harris of The Rundown Live for a conversation that kicks the hive and laughs while it buzzes. Media narratives, inconvenient questions, internet rabbit holes, and the stories polite society pretends not to hear — it’s all on the table. Expect sharp takes, dark humor, and the kind of back-and-forth that makes you say, “They really just went there.” This isn’t safe, sanitized podcasting — it’s raw, curious, and unapologetically awake. If you like your conversations unfiltered, your ideas challenged, and your comedy slightly dangerous, welcome to Knocked Conscious. 🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! 😍 https://streamyard.com/pal/d/5888413371072512

Pour a glass, brace your worldview, and maybe hide your foreign policy takes under the table — because this episode of If By Whiskey gets a masterclass in history, war, and why everything is way more complicated than your favorite talking head told you. Jake and Mark welcome the legendary Scott Horton — host, researcher, war-history deep diver, and walking encyclopedia of U.S. foreign policy — for a conversation that swings from serious geopolitical insight to the kind of laughs that only happen when heavy topics meet good whiskey and sharp wit. Representing the Libertarian Institute, Scott brings receipts, context, and enough historical knowledge to make your high-school textbooks feel personally attacked. We talk about the ideas behind books like Provoked and Enough Already, dive into the chaos of modern foreign policy, and somehow still manage to laugh through the existential dread. Along the way: myths get busted, narratives get questioned, and Jake and Mark try (with varying success) to keep up. Also in the mix — the mission behind the Scott Horton Academy, what it takes to actually understand history instead of just arguing about it online, and why nuance is both essential and wildly unpopular. Expect: 🥃 sharp takes 🥃 historical rabbit holes 🥃 jokes that probably shouldn’t work but somehow do 🥃 and one of the most informed (and entertaining) conversations you’ll hear this year If you came for laughs, you’re covered. If you came to learn something, buckle up. If you came for chaos… well, you found the right podcast. 🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! 😍 https://streamyard.com/pal/d/5888413371072512

Jake & Mark have an open conversation about whatever topic arises, plus we'll take questions from the chat. 🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! 😍

Jake and Mark welcome Free (@SmarterGameShow on X) — the man brave enough to ask America’s elected officials the most dangerous question of all: basic knowledge. As the host of “Are You Smarter Than A Politician?”, Free spends his days discovering just how low the bar can go… and then filming it. This episode is a free-flowing, whiskey-fueled romp through political absurdity, civic faceplants, unexpected moments of competence, and the eternal mystery of how some people passed eighth grade and got elected. Expect laughs, light roasting, heavy pours, and at least one moment where you whisper, “Please tell me that clip was edited.” Spoiler: it probably wasn’t. Pour a drink. Lower your expectations. Press play. 🥃😄 🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! 😍 https://streamyard.com/pal/d/5888413371072512

This week on If By Whiskey, Jake and Mark pour a stiff one and welcome Dr. Miachel Rectenwald (@RecTheRegime on X)—author, philosopher, and professional buzzkill of establishment narratives. From woke academia to regime-approved “truth,” nothing escapes unscathed as Doc Rectenwald dissects modern insanity with scalpel-sharp logic and zero patience for nonsense. Expect big ideas, dangerous questions, a few raised eyebrows, and at least one moment where someone says, “Wait… are we allowed to say that?” Pour the whiskey. Question everything. Proceed accordingly. 🥃 🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! 😍 https://streamyard.com/pal/d/5888413371072512

What happens when two Marks get knocked conscious at the same time? 🧠💥 You get a conversation that refuses to stay inside the box—white pill or otherwise. On this episode of Knocked Conscious, Mark welcomes Mark Maresca (@markmaresca3 on X), host of The White Pillbox Podcast, for a wide-ranging, mind-bending dive into the ideas, narratives, and uncomfortable truths shaping the modern moment. Expect big questions, skeptical laughs, unexpected optimism, and the kind of dialogue that makes you pause the episode just to stare at the wall for a minute. This isn’t doomscrolling. It’s not cope. It’s curiosity with teeth—and maybe a prescription for thinking a little more clearly in an upside-down world. Take the white pill. Or don’t. Either way, you’re about to get Knocked Conscious. 🎙️🧠 🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! 😍 https://streamyard.com/pal/d/5888413371072512

Jake and Mark crack the bottle and welcome Natali & Clayton Morris of Redacted News (@RedactedNews on X) for an episode that treats the mainstream narrative like a piñata—and swings hard. From media sleight-of-hand and government “trust us” moments to war hype, economic panic, and the stories that mysteriously never make the evening news, nothing survives without getting side-eyed. Natali and Clayton bring the receipts, the scars, and the savagely calm delivery. Jake brings the whiskey. Mark brings the questions HR would strongly advise against. No filters. No safe takes. Just sharp minds, dark humor, and a whole lot of “wait…why aren’t we allowed to talk about that?” Pour one. This episode earns it. 🥃 🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! 😍 https://streamyard.com/pal/d/5888413371072512

In this episode of Knocked Conscious, Mark sits down with Sterling Cooley (@SterlingCooley), Rob Yates (@ProsperCLT2023), and Brent Freeman (@bgetsbetter) for a conversation that doesn’t just discuss consciousness—it interrogates it. Together, they explore the edges of awareness, identity, perception, and meaning. Is consciousness emergent… or fundamental? Are we observing reality, or participating in its creation? Where do science, philosophy, spirituality, and lived experience collide—and where do they contradict each other? This is not a tidy, algorithm-friendly chat. It’s a deep, wandering, occasionally unsettling exploration that invites listeners to question what they think they know about the mind, the self, and the nature of reality itself. If you’ve ever felt that something about existence doesn’t quite add up—and that the real answers live between the disciplines—this episode is for you. ⚡️Listener warning: You may walk away with more questions than answers. That’s the point. 🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! 😍 https://streamyard.com/pal/d/5888413371072512

Jake and Mark pour a stiff one and welcome Teri Batts (@battst76 on X) for a conversation that zigzags between sharp takes, hard laughs, and the kind of honest banter that only happens when the whiskey’s doing some of the talking. 🥃 Expect zero talking points, questionable conclusions, and plenty of “wait… how did we get here?” moments as Teri keeps the guys on their toes with wit, perspective, and just enough chaos to make it interesting. Politics may wander in, culture might get roasted, and nothing—absolutely nothing—is safe from a side-eye and a punchline. If by whiskey you mean candid conversations, unfiltered opinions, and laughs that hit harder than the last pour… you’re in the right place. 🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! 😍 https://streamyard.com/pal/d/5888413371072512

On this episode of Knocked Conscious, Mark welcomes Tyler Todt and Brent Freeman for a wide-open, no-guardrails conversation that refuses to stay in one lane. From culture and politics to personal evolutions, hard questions, and the uncomfortable space between certainty and curiosity, nothing is off the table—and nothing is overly rehearsed. No hot takes for the sake of hot takes. No pre-approved narratives. Just three minds colliding in real time, following the conversation wherever it decides to go. Come curious. Leave slightly rattled. That’s kind of the point. 🥊🧠🥃 🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! 😍 https://streamyard.com/pal/d/5888413371072512

Jake and Mark welcome Toad (@LearnToToad), and from there the rails are immediately located… just so they can be ignored. 🥃🐸 This episode is three guys asking “what if?” until it turns into “oh no,” followed by laughter, heresy, culture war drive-bys, media nonsense, incentive rot, and the kind of opinions that get you shadowbanned mid-sentence. Nothing is sacred, everything is mocked, and common sense shows up drunk but somehow still smarter than the experts. There are no talking points. No safe spaces. No apologies. Just vibes, instincts, and the creeping realization that the internet may have been a mistake—but at least it’s funny. If by whiskey, you mean pouring a stiff drink and watching the Overton Window get frog-marched into traffic… welcome home. 🥃🔥🐸 🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! 😍 https://streamyard.com/pal/d/5888413371072512

Mark pulls no punches on this episode of Knocked Conscious, welcoming Tiffany Grandstaff—content strategist, copywriting assassin, and trauma-informed storyteller who’s allergic to fluff and professionally committed to making noise. Tiffany's Substack: https://substack.com/@tgrandstaff? Tiffany has spent years helping entrepreneurs, startups, and established brands stop whispering “authenticity” and start saying something that actually lands. She’s the vivacious voice behind changemakers, resilient trauma survivors, and businesses tired of sounding like LinkedIn bots in a Patagonia vest. This conversation goes places: storytelling that doesn’t sanitize pain, marketing that doesn’t insult intelligence, and why real connection beats polished nonsense every time. Expect sharp insights, uncomfortable truths, a few laughs, and a reminder that your story doesn’t need fixing—it needs telling honestly. If you’re done with buzzwords, brand cosplay, and trauma tourism—and ready to sound like a human with a pulse—this one will knock you conscious.  🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! 😍 https://streamyard.com/pal/d/5888413371072512

Jake (@WhiskySmiles) flies solo, opens the gates and lets the internet misbehave, welcoming Brent Freeman (@bgetsbetter) and Rob Yates (@ProsperCLT2023) (yes, alphabetized like a hostage list). What follows is a high-proof, low-filter conversation that ricochets through politics, culture, power, liberty, and whatever sacred cows wander into range. Expect blunt takes, sarcastic laughs, uncomfortable truths, and at least one moment where someone says, “yeah… that’s probably getting clipped.” If by whiskey you mean uncut opinions, zero tone-policing, and three guys absolutely refusing to behave—congrats, you found your people. 🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! 😍 https://streamyard.com/pal/d/5888413371072512

Jake & Mark invite filmmaker and professional troublemaker Jason Rink to the show—because apparently they hadn’t gotten themselves in enough algorithmic hot water this month. What follows is a conversational bar fight: jokes flying, truth bombs detonating, and at least three topics that would make a PR rep faint straight into their decaf latte. Jason shows up with stories you’re legally discouraged from repeating, Jake keeps poking the censorship bear with a stick, and Mark is just trying to make sure the podcast feed doesn’t mysteriously “malfunction” afterward. If you enjoy whiskey-fueled honesty, dark humor, and conversations that could easily end up as evidence, this one’s a keeper. 🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! 😍 https://streamyard.com/pal/d/5888413371072512

In this episode of If By Whiskey, Mark welcomes Dan McKnight, founder of Defend the Guard and Bring Our Troops Home, for a sober and urgent conversation about the expanding use of America’s National Guard far beyond U.S. borders. Together, they examine the constitutional questions surrounding the deployment of National Guard units overseas—who has the authority, where that authority ends, and what it means when guardsmen are placed in harm’s way without a formal declaration of war. The discussion confronts the real-world consequences of these policies, including the deaths of two Iowa National Guardsmen in Syria and the recent attacks on two Guard members in Washington, D.C. This episode moves past slogans and soundbites to focus on accountability, constitutional limits, and the human cost borne by citizen-soldiers and their families. A critical listen for anyone concerned about civil-military authority, foreign entanglements, and the future of the National Guard in an era of endless conflict. 🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! 😍 https://streamyard.com/pal/d/5888413371072512

On this episode of If By Whiskey, Jake and Mark welcome the sharp, unfiltered mind behind The White Pillbox, Mark Maresca. What starts as a conversation quickly becomes a full-on deep-dive into the stories, scandals, and psychological warfare shaping modern America. From media sleights-of-hand to the cultural narratives warping our perception of truth, the trio break it all down with humor, grit, and an occasional splash of whiskey-fueled clarity. If you like smart conversations with a rebellious streak, buckle up—this one swings. 🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! 😍 https://streamyard.com/pal/d/5888413371072512

Mark welcomes back his OG partner-in-crime, Woodsey — but don’t let the reunion fool you. This time, the boys are diving into the not-so-fun corner of the internet: the exploding world of online gambling and predictive markets. From apps that let you bet on everything short of your neighbor’s breakfast choice to the “oops… guess I’m bankrupt now” stories popping up across America, Mark and Woodsey break down how these digital vices are getting disturbingly good at emptying wallets. But don’t worry — it’s If By Whiskey, so the conversation stays lively, curious, and just irreverent enough to keep you laughing while you learn. Expect sharp insights, a few rants, and the occasional “wait… people really bet on THAT?” moment. Grab a glass, tune in, and let’s talk about why the house still always wins — even when the casino is your phone. 🍻 🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! 😍 https://streamyard.com/pal/d/5888413371072512

Jake and Mark roll out the welcome mat (and pour a strong drink) for T.G. Pierce, author of the provocative new book Dethrone Davos. What happens when two whiskey-fueled hosts sit down with someone who thinks the future shouldn’t be run by a tiny club of unelected global power-players? A lively, curious, occasionally spicy conversation about elite influence, global governance, and what it means to push back against the status quo. Expect big ideas explained in plain English, some well-placed jokes, and a few “did he really just say that?” moments — all with the signature If By Whiskey blend of fun, skepticism, and irreverence. Grab a drink and join us as we talk conspiracies, courage, and why the people in charge might not deserve the job. 🍻 🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! 😍 https://streamyard.com/pal/d/5888413371072512

Mark’s cracking open his laptop — and for once, it’s not to dig into history. Nope. He’s back with his original co-host Woodsey to dive deep into the weird, the wacky, and the downright hilarious world of popular web searches. We start typing — slowly, expectantly — and watch in real time as autofill predictions unfold. What random, ridiculous, or unexpectedly profound queries is the internet full of? From odd pet questions to existential ponderings to laugh-out-loud human curiosities — we’re mining the best (and strangest) of what people actually search for online. We’ll be riffing off the hilarious examples compiled in the Reader’s Digest list “20 Funny Google Searches That Will Make Everyone Giggle.”  Reader's Digest Expect laughs, head-scratches, and maybe a little soul-searching as we wonder: what does Googling say about us? Tune in for sweet randomness — and a whole lot of fun. 🍻 🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! 😍

On this week’s If By Whiskey, Jake (@WhiskySmiles) and Mark (@MarkSeanPuls) welcome the one and only Brent Freeman (@bgetsbetter) of the Aiming Up Podcast — a man whose optimism is so relentless it should probably be regulated by the FAA. The trio dives into life, growth, and the fine art of staying sane in an insane world… all while trying not to spill their drinks or derail the conversation into a philosophical bar fight. Expect sharp insights, unexpected rabbit trails, and at least one moment where you question if this is profound wisdom or three guys riffing their way into a therapy session. Grab a glass, hit play, and aim up — or at least aim somewhere. 🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! 😍 https://streamyard.com/pal/d/5888413371072512

This week on If By Whiskey, Mark welcomes the one and only Roman Garcia, the outlaw mastermind behind The Roaming Bandit(s)—yes, the man who somehow turned traveling, tweeting, and probably breaking minor municipal laws into a brand. Together, they dive into Roman’s origin story, the birth of @roamingbandits on X, and why Spotify still hasn’t created a “Most Wanted Podcasters” category. Expect wild stories, suspiciously specific alibis, philosophical whiskey talk, a little conspiracy garnish, and enough laughs to make your probation officer concerned. If you’ve ever wondered what happens when a respectable podcast host teams up with a lovable bandit who roams both the highways and the algorithm—this is your episode. 🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! 😍 https://streamyard.com/pal/d/5888413371072512

Today on If By Whiskey, Mark welcomes the one and only Shaka Mitchell—education reformer, Substack sage, and the only man who can make school choice sound both noble and mildly dangerous. They dive into Shaka’s latest writings, his behind-the-scenes stories from the world of education policy, and the strange phenomenon of adults who panic at the sight of empowered parents. Mark and Shaka also take a whiskey-soaked detour into politics, culture, and the many ways the world insists on being absurd. Come for the insights, stay for the banter, and leave with a newfound appreciation for people who actually read policy documents on purpose. Warning: Contains high-level ideas, lowbrow jokes, and at least one tangent that probably should’ve been edited out—but wasn’t. 🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! 😍 https://streamyard.com/pal/d/5888413371072512

On this episode of If By Whiskey, Mark makes a terrible mistake—he lets Jake Day (@whiskysmiles) sit in the co-host chair… permanently. What could go wrong? Well, everything—beautifully, gloriously everything. Mark and Jake christen this new era of the show the only way they know how: by poking fun at the news, taking shots at the absurdity of modern politics, and debating life’s toughest questions—like whether bourbon should count as a performance-enhancing drug. Expect sharp wit, questionable wisdom, and at least one moment where you’ll wonder, “Should these two be allowed near microphones?” If By Whiskey just got louder, funnier, and at least 40% more Day. 🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! 😍

Mark Welcomes Bryce Eddy for a conversation. Bryce Eddy is a PROUD HUSBAND, FATHER, AND UNAPOLOGETIC CONSERVATIVE CHRISTIAN committed to defending America's core values. A 4th-degree Machado black belt and host of The Bryce Eddy Show, he combines physical and ideological strength to champion traditional values, limited government, and the power of faith. 🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! 😍 https://streamyard.com/pal/d/5888413371072512

Mark welcomes Brent from the Aiming Up Podcast for a wild ride through headlines the corporate media won’t touch. They kick things off with a revealing clip from Congressman Tim Burchett, then dive headfirst into the latest Epstein developments—new names, strange coincidences, and the deeper implications nobody’s supposed to ask about. Expect sharp insights, a few laughs, and plenty of uncomfortable truths as Mark and Brent aim higher—and dig deeper—than the mainstream dares. Watch, think, and aim up. 🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! 😍

In this episode of If By Whiskey, Mark welcomes Clint Russell of Liberty Lockdown—the man who somehow makes anarcho-capitalism sound both reasonable and like a good time. Together they unpack the madness of modern politics, the illusion of “freedom” in a permission-based society, and why the biggest threat to liberty might just be your neighbor who “loves democracy.” Expect whiskey-fueled wisdom, black-market optimism, and a few jokes that would definitely get you kicked off YouTube’s monetization program. 🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! 😍

Join If By Whiskey for an electrifying episode featuring Jack Danger, the bold voice behind the Secret America podcast (@AmericazOutlaw). Fresh off his exclusive sit-down with Congressman Tim Burchett, Jack pulls back the curtain on his unfiltered first impressions—from eye-opening revelations about government transparency to the raw, behind-the-scenes dynamics that left him buzzing. Whether it's whispers of hidden agendas, political intrigue, or the unvarnished truth about America's underbelly, this conversation flows like fine whiskey: smooth, potent, and impossible to put down. Pour a glass and dive in—you won't want to miss these insider takes that could reshape how you see the corridors of power! 🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! 😍 https://streamyard.com/pal/d/5888413371072512

Join hosts Jason (@dropthemaskpod) and Mark (@markseanpuls) for a boozy bonanza on If By Whiskey, where the whiskey flows freer than a politician's promises, and the rants on politics, culture, and human nature hit harder than a hangover. This week, buckle up as we spike the mic with special guest Tyrone the Porcupine Hobo, the spiky mastermind producing the Haman Nature podcast. With wit as prickly as his namesake (watch out, or you'll get quilled!), Tyrone waddles in to skewer libertarian philosophy, roast media propaganda, debunk economic myths, and poke at society's wild underbelly—all while we pretend the spirits in our glasses are the only ghosts haunting us. Brace for belly laughs, heated debates, and absolutely zero regrets (okay, maybe one if you spill your drink). Whether you're a die-hard anarchist plotting your next tax evasion scheme or just a normie wondering why the world's gone porcupine-level crazy, this episode's your spiked punch of provocative hilarity. Tune in live Mondays at 8pm ET on Rumble (http://rumble.com/c/IfByWhiskey) or replay it later when you're sober enough to handle the truth. Grab your glass, dodge the quills, and join the tipsy rebellion! 🥃 Tyrone the Porcupine Hobo is the co-host, producer and editor of the Haman Nature show which can be found on YouTube, Substack, Rumble and X. He's a second generation libertarian born on the day America died. He studied philosophy as an undergraduate, is a former casino marketing executive, was on the editorial board for the Agorist Writers Workshop, a former member of the Libertarian Party of Minnesota executive committee, a published short story author, a freelance audio and video producer, and currently works in finance. He fosters rescue dogs, is a pinball and bowling enthusiast, and a diehard perennially disappointed Vikings football fan.  hamannature.com  [email protected] 🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! 😍 https://streamyard.com/pal/d/5888413371072512

Join hosts Jason and Mark Sean Puls on If By Whiskey, the podcast that masterfully argues both sides of life's biggest debates with a splash of humor, a dash of skepticism, and zero regrets. This week, we welcome anti-state singer/songwriter AncapTim for an unfiltered conversation diving into the heart of voluntaryism, the myths of government power, and how music can shatter illusions and spark real awakening. Whether you're raising a glass to freedom or questioning the status quo, tune in live Mondays at 8pm ET for laughs, insights, and the kind of rhetorical twists that keep your mind buzzing long after the episode ends. Stream on Rumble, X, or YouTube – because however you take your whiskey, we've got the pour just for you! 🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! 😍 https://streamyard.com/pal/d/5888413371072512

This week on If By Whiskey, Jason & Mark are joined by Adam Haman of Haman Nature to sort through the chaos of American politics with the same grace as a drunk uncle at Thanksgiving. We roast the Jimmy Kimmel saga for its libertarian lessons (and lack thereof), take a hard look at the conservative movement stumbling around in the wake of Charlie Kirk’s death, and—because it wouldn’t be liberty-land without it—we dive headfirst into more libertarian infighting, courtesy of the latest Tom Woods debate. Think of it as political group therapy… but with whiskey and sharper elbows. Politics, culture, comedy, and the messy battle of ideas—all poured neat, on If By Whiskey. 🥃 🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! 😍 https://streamyard.com/pal/d/5888413371072512

On this episode of Knocked Conscious, Zak and Mark crack open a bottle of truth with Per Bylund to talk Austrian economics, the Mises Institute, and why regulations and tariffs are basically just government pickpocketing with better branding. We’ll blow up the myths about “protecting” industries, expose how bureaucrats choke markets like a boa constrictor in a necktie, and remind you why free people and free markets beat central planning every day of the week. Plus, Zak, Per, and Mark dive into the world of AI, exploring its implications on both the economy and society. Can artificial intelligence coexist with free markets, or will it be another tool for central control? Buckle up—this isn’t Econ 101, it’s Econ with a Molotov cocktail. 🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! 😍 https://streamyard.com/pal/d/5888413371072512

In the wake of Charlie Kirk’s tragic murder, National bestselling ghostwriter and author Joshua Lisec sits down with Jason and Mark to dive into the Unhuman activity likely behind it. Touching on themes from his provocative book (Unhumans), he explains the cultural forces that get others to dehumanize themselves, and the rest of polite society soon thereafter. Experience the hypnotic framing of recent events that helps us understand the true nature of the world we live in. Joshua pulls back the curtain on how language, media, and institutions reframe reality itself, and why reclaiming your humanity isn’t just possible—it’s urgent. Expect sharp insights, unapologetic truth-telling, and a roadmap for resisting the systems that would rather you be a compliant “unhuman” than a free-thinking individual. 🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! 😍 https://streamyard.com/pal/d/5888413371072512

This week, Jason and Mark crack open the mic with a very special guest—Chris “Woodsey” Peralta. Longtime listeners will recognize Woodsey as Mark’s partner-in-crime from past projects Knocked Conscious and Beer Googgles. Together, the crew revisits the old chemistry, trades stories from behind the podcasting curtain, and dives into the sharp, funny, and sometimes sideways conversations that only happen when old friends get back together. Whether you’re here for the banter, the big ideas, or just to hear Woodsey and Mark dust off their classic dynamic, this episode is one you don’t want to miss. 🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! 😍 https://streamyard.com/pal/d/5888413371072512

This week on If By Whiskey, Jason and Mark sit down with economist, author, and government red-tape sniper Per Bylund to talk about his book The Seen, the Unseen, and the Unrealized—a title that sounds like a horror movie, and honestly... it kind of is. We dive into the sneaky ways regulations wreck your life without you even knowing it—from the businesses that never open, to the inventions that never see daylight, to the bacon-wrapped hot dogs that never get legalized. Per explains how bureaucrats with clipboards and zero skin in the game have turned the economy into a playground of permission slips, compliance costs, and wasted potential. It’s Bastiat meets black coffee—with a shot of whiskey and a dash of rage. So if you've ever felt like you need a license to blink or a permit to think, this episode is your jam. Buckle up, raise your glass, and join us for a no-holds-barred conversation about how to deregulate your brain and maybe—just maybe—the world. 🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! 😍 https://streamyard.com/pal/d/5888413371072512

In this follow-up episode of If By Whiskey, Jason and Mark keep the conversation on A.I. rolling—minus William this time, but with even more whiskey-fueled skepticism. We dive deeper into what artificial intelligence really means for freedom, work, and wealth in a world where politicians think slapping a regulation on silicon chips is the same thing as “protecting” humanity. From cubicle-crushing automation to the possibility of robo-bureaucrats who never sleep, we wrestle with whether A.I. is the greatest tool of liberation since the printing press… or just the newest excuse for central planners to tighten the leash. Pour yourself a glass and settle in—this round is all about decoding tech hype, deflating utopians, and asking the question that really matters: will A.I. make us freer, or just make the taxman faster? 🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! 😍 https://streamyard.com/pal/d/5888413371072512