There Will Be Bourbon Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/there-will-be-bourbon I take interesting people and make them more interesting with bourbon. © 2026 Eric Bandazewski 1ec1eb03-76f8-5197-99e2-5c97af97d83b no Eric Bandazewski en Fri, 10 Apr 2026 14:10:03 -0700 Fri, 10 Apr 2026 14:10:16 -0700 https://img.transistorcdn.com/lCR14L6KOOIPU0DXHbyJg4RCiNOyd0K8j7BPxsfuWgY/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzExOTkzLzE1OTMy/OTU2ODAtYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.jpg There Will Be Bourbon episodic Eric Bandazewski I take interesting people and make them more interesting with bourbon. I take interesting people and make them more interesting with bourbon. Bourbon, Whiskey, Sports, Culture, Sports, Gambling, Taboos, Winning, Money, Sex, Politics, UFC Eric Bandazewski No Yes Joe Kent 129 129 Joe Kent full f24a267b-b0c0-4705-8503-61b034059d5b https://share.transistor.fm/s/712cf59b Former Director of the National Counter-Terrorism Center Joe Kent returns! We talk about what went into his decision to resign, the pushback and the positive attention it received, the power of influence that the Israelis have, thoughts on the current ceasefire, and what an alliance with Iran might look like. We wrap things up with a chat about the men of Gen Z and just how bright their future is. 

]]> Former Director of the National Counter-Terrorism Center Joe Kent returns! We talk about what went into his decision to resign, the pushback and the positive attention it received, the power of influence that the Israelis have, thoughts on the current ceasefire, and what an alliance with Iran might look like. We wrap things up with a chat about the men of Gen Z and just how bright their future is. 

]]> Fri, 10 Apr 2026 14:09:21 -0700 Eric Bandazewski Eric Bandazewski 2605 Former Director of the National Counter-Terrorism Center Joe Kent returns! We talk about what went into his decision to resign, the pushback and the positive attention it received, the power of influence that the Israelis have, thoughts on the current ceasefire, and what an alliance with Iran might look like. We wrap things up with a chat about the men of Gen Z and just how bright their future is. 

]]> Bourbon, Whiskey, Sports, Culture, Sports, Gambling, Taboos, Winning, Money, Sex, Politics, UFC Yes Eric Bandazewski Clay Martin 128 128 Clay Martin full 838b81ca-98ab-4ef5-b578-a9f58368af11 https://share.transistor.fm/s/99e362cb Clay Martin returns to discuss the war in Iran and his thoughts on our friend Joe Kent resigning as the Director of the National Counter Terrorism Center. We then get into his church and its treatment for veterans with suicidal ideations. Clay served as a Marine and in the Army Special Forces specializing in the Middle East as a Green Beret before retiring.

]]> Clay Martin returns to discuss the war in Iran and his thoughts on our friend Joe Kent resigning as the Director of the National Counter Terrorism Center. We then get into his church and its treatment for veterans with suicidal ideations. Clay served as a Marine and in the Army Special Forces specializing in the Middle East as a Green Beret before retiring.

]]> Sat, 28 Mar 2026 07:22:17 -0700 Eric Bandazewski Eric Bandazewski 5300 Clay Martin returns to discuss the war in Iran and his thoughts on our friend Joe Kent resigning as the Director of the National Counter Terrorism Center. We then get into his church and its treatment for veterans with suicidal ideations. Clay served as a Marine and in the Army Special Forces specializing in the Middle East as a Green Beret before retiring.

]]> Bourbon, Whiskey, Sports, Culture, Sports, Gambling, Taboos, Winning, Money, Sex, Politics, UFC Yes Eric Bandazewski John Konrad 127 127 John Konrad full b5e6cf9d-9e50-47f6-bb9d-86f1f5bebb3e https://share.transistor.fm/s/1314a7e1 Captain John A. Konrad V is a proud alumnus of the New York Maritime College, a bestselling author, entrepreneur, and a US Merchant Marine officer. 

In 2006, he founded gCaptain and has been serving as its CEO ever since, helping it become the world's most popular maritime news website with a record-breaking 2 million monthly page views. His entrepreneurial spirit also led me to co-found UnofficialNetworks.com, the leading mountain sports news platform, which has amassed over 100 million page views since its beginning.

Holding a 'United States Master of Vessels any gross tons, upon ocean' (Master Unlimited) license, John's maritime leadership encompasses several world-record-breaking offshore exploration projects. He had the privilege to serve as Chief Maritime Officer during the discovery of Reliance KG-D6, the then world's largest natural gas deposit, in partnership with Mukesh and Anil Ambani. Later, as Chief Officer for Chevron, they achieved a world record for drilling the deepest well. His versatile skills also extend to managing shipyard operations and supervising the construction of cutting-edge vessels.

John is an active member of the Council of American Master Mariners, American Merchant Marine Veteran Association, and the Navy League of the United States, and holds an Associate Fellow position at the Nautical Institute. His work in the maritime industry earned him the US Navy Combined Maritime Forces Naval Support Award and the Fort Schuyler Distinguished Alumni Of The Year award.

]]> Captain John A. Konrad V is a proud alumnus of the New York Maritime College, a bestselling author, entrepreneur, and a US Merchant Marine officer. 

In 2006, he founded gCaptain and has been serving as its CEO ever since, helping it become the world's most popular maritime news website with a record-breaking 2 million monthly page views. His entrepreneurial spirit also led me to co-found UnofficialNetworks.com, the leading mountain sports news platform, which has amassed over 100 million page views since its beginning.

Holding a 'United States Master of Vessels any gross tons, upon ocean' (Master Unlimited) license, John's maritime leadership encompasses several world-record-breaking offshore exploration projects. He had the privilege to serve as Chief Maritime Officer during the discovery of Reliance KG-D6, the then world's largest natural gas deposit, in partnership with Mukesh and Anil Ambani. Later, as Chief Officer for Chevron, they achieved a world record for drilling the deepest well. His versatile skills also extend to managing shipyard operations and supervising the construction of cutting-edge vessels.

John is an active member of the Council of American Master Mariners, American Merchant Marine Veteran Association, and the Navy League of the United States, and holds an Associate Fellow position at the Nautical Institute. His work in the maritime industry earned him the US Navy Combined Maritime Forces Naval Support Award and the Fort Schuyler Distinguished Alumni Of The Year award.

]]> Mon, 19 Jan 2026 12:16:52 -0800 Eric Bandazewski Eric Bandazewski 5572 Captain John A. Konrad V is a proud alumnus of the New York Maritime College, a bestselling author, entrepreneur, and a US Merchant Marine officer. 

In 2006, he founded gCaptain and has been serving as its CEO ever since, helping it become the world's most popular maritime news website with a record-breaking 2 million monthly page views. His entrepreneurial spirit also led me to co-found UnofficialNetworks.com, the leading mountain sports news platform, which has amassed over 100 million page views since its beginning.

Holding a 'United States Master of Vessels any gross tons, upon ocean' (Master Unlimited) license, John's maritime leadership encompasses several world-record-breaking offshore exploration projects. He had the privilege to serve as Chief Maritime Officer during the discovery of Reliance KG-D6, the then world's largest natural gas deposit, in partnership with Mukesh and Anil Ambani. Later, as Chief Officer for Chevron, they achieved a world record for drilling the deepest well. His versatile skills also extend to managing shipyard operations and supervising the construction of cutting-edge vessels.

John is an active member of the Council of American Master Mariners, American Merchant Marine Veteran Association, and the Navy League of the United States, and holds an Associate Fellow position at the Nautical Institute. His work in the maritime industry earned him the US Navy Combined Maritime Forces Naval Support Award and the Fort Schuyler Distinguished Alumni Of The Year award.

]]> Bourbon, Whiskey, Sports, Culture, Sports, Gambling, Taboos, Winning, Money, Sex, Politics, UFC No Eric Bandazewski Larry Teakell 126 126 Larry Teakell full 7f62c323-67b1-4e79-be88-4c159ff031d4 https://share.transistor.fm/s/e0eac9ac Larry Teakell, an Army veteran and recipient of the Soldier's Medal, returns to talk about his new book "From Fire to Forge" about his time spent as a combat medic in Iraq, his heroic efforts to save the life at the time of SPC Heredia, and how forging steel became his therapy for the PTSD that followed. Larry is truly the best of us in this country and his story is one that we cannot lose as we grow further from the GWOT.

]]> Larry Teakell, an Army veteran and recipient of the Soldier's Medal, returns to talk about his new book "From Fire to Forge" about his time spent as a combat medic in Iraq, his heroic efforts to save the life at the time of SPC Heredia, and how forging steel became his therapy for the PTSD that followed. Larry is truly the best of us in this country and his story is one that we cannot lose as we grow further from the GWOT.

]]> Tue, 02 Dec 2025 07:03:46 -0800 Eric Bandazewski Eric Bandazewski 6103 Larry Teakell, an Army veteran and recipient of the Soldier's Medal, returns to talk about his new book "From Fire to Forge" about his time spent as a combat medic in Iraq, his heroic efforts to save the life at the time of SPC Heredia, and how forging steel became his therapy for the PTSD that followed. Larry is truly the best of us in this country and his story is one that we cannot lose as we grow further from the GWOT.

]]> Bourbon, Whiskey, Sports, Culture, Sports, Gambling, Taboos, Winning, Money, Sex, Politics, UFC Yes Eric Bandazewski "Blood Memory" with Voodoo and Mark Sibley 125 125 "Blood Memory" with Voodoo and Mark Sibley full d8b30de1-1246-48fe-86cf-e903b522d97d https://share.transistor.fm/s/c8a4b95d Author Mark Sibley’s Mongol Moon explores how a global war ignites — and what follows when the world goes dark. In this in-depth expansion, Voodoo turns his focus to the African continent, showing how the conflict unfolds on the ground and in the lives of those forced to survive it. Drawing on his experience as an Infantry Officer in Iraq and Afghanistan, his deep recall of 20th-century warfare, and his love of a good scotch, he brings a gritty realism and human perspective to the chaos that follows when the lights go out and only the prepared endure.

]]> Author Mark Sibley’s Mongol Moon explores how a global war ignites — and what follows when the world goes dark. In this in-depth expansion, Voodoo turns his focus to the African continent, showing how the conflict unfolds on the ground and in the lives of those forced to survive it. Drawing on his experience as an Infantry Officer in Iraq and Afghanistan, his deep recall of 20th-century warfare, and his love of a good scotch, he brings a gritty realism and human perspective to the chaos that follows when the lights go out and only the prepared endure.

]]> Mon, 27 Oct 2025 07:00:12 -0700 Eric Bandazewski Eric Bandazewski 4710 Author Mark Sibley’s Mongol Moon explores how a global war ignites — and what follows when the world goes dark. In this in-depth expansion, Voodoo turns his focus to the African continent, showing how the conflict unfolds on the ground and in the lives of those forced to survive it. Drawing on his experience as an Infantry Officer in Iraq and Afghanistan, his deep recall of 20th-century warfare, and his love of a good scotch, he brings a gritty realism and human perspective to the chaos that follows when the lights go out and only the prepared endure.

]]> Bourbon, Whiskey, Sports, Culture, Sports, Gambling, Taboos, Winning, Money, Sex, Politics, UFC Yes Eric Bandazewski King Mac on The 2025 Chicago Bears 124 124 King Mac on The 2025 Chicago Bears full dd3e53f9-3f5f-49c4-9177-a90b046571a0 https://share.transistor.fm/s/ee20522b King Mac of X at @Mac74King joins me to discuss Caleb Williams, Ben Johnson, and the state of the Chicago Bears heading into the bye week, as well as gives his predictions for the World Series and Super Bowl. 

]]> King Mac of X at @Mac74King joins me to discuss Caleb Williams, Ben Johnson, and the state of the Chicago Bears heading into the bye week, as well as gives his predictions for the World Series and Super Bowl. 

]]> Thu, 02 Oct 2025 10:49:02 -0700 Eric Bandazewski Eric Bandazewski 4965 King Mac of X at @Mac74King joins me to discuss Caleb Williams, Ben Johnson, and the state of the Chicago Bears heading into the bye week, as well as gives his predictions for the World Series and Super Bowl. 

]]> Bourbon, Whiskey, Sports, Culture, Sports, Gambling, Taboos, Winning, Money, Sex, Politics, UFC Yes Eric Bandazewski Javier Mackey - Retired Green Beret 123 123 Javier Mackey - Retired Green Beret full 940ad025-5981-408a-b574-84a3c5f255cf https://share.transistor.fm/s/ba953f20 Javier Mackey is a retired US Army Green Beret. He is a long time friend of mine and that's exactly how our conversation unfolds; like two normal, American dudes talking about life, the assassination of Charlie Kirk, being a father, AI bot farms fomenting anger online, the good that's come forth from the Charlie Kirk murder, as well as the bad and what comes next. Grab a glass!

]]> Javier Mackey is a retired US Army Green Beret. He is a long time friend of mine and that's exactly how our conversation unfolds; like two normal, American dudes talking about life, the assassination of Charlie Kirk, being a father, AI bot farms fomenting anger online, the good that's come forth from the Charlie Kirk murder, as well as the bad and what comes next. Grab a glass!

]]> Sun, 21 Sep 2025 11:52:02 -0700 Eric Bandazewski Eric Bandazewski 8667 Javier Mackey is a retired US Army Green Beret. He is a long time friend of mine and that's exactly how our conversation unfolds; like two normal, American dudes talking about life, the assassination of Charlie Kirk, being a father, AI bot farms fomenting anger online, the good that's come forth from the Charlie Kirk murder, as well as the bad and what comes next. Grab a glass!

]]> Charlie Kirk, AI, Culture, Politics, Race, Army, Special Forces Yes Eric Bandazewski Anthony Dyer - US Air Force Special Missions Aviator 122 122 Anthony Dyer - US Air Force Special Missions Aviator full dfaec7a8-d11d-4131-81de-8c8b74830bbf https://share.transistor.fm/s/f9988e56 Born in the rugged Appalachian town of Sylva, North Carolina, Anthony Dyer was raised in a world of untamed adventure, where resilience was a way of life. That same fearless spirit propelled him into the elite realm of Special Operations Aviation, where he spent over a decade as a USAF Combat Special Missions Aviator, flying into the world's most volatile war zones. Tasked with executing high-risk missions under relentless pressure, Anthony's career was defined by precision, courage, and sacrifice. But what happens when the mission ends?

In Moon Child, Anthony delivers a raw, unfiltered account of his life in combat-the triumphs, burdens, and unseen wounds that follow Warriors home. He shares the harrowing details of his most dangerous operations, including the 2018 Jolly Green Rescue Mission of the Year, where split-second decisions meant the difference between life and death. Yet, beyond the battlefield, Anthony faced a far deadlier enemy: the silent battles of addiction, trauma, and the search for purpose beyond war.

For those who have known war, for those who have battled addiction, and for those still finding their way-Moon Child is your story, too.

]]> Born in the rugged Appalachian town of Sylva, North Carolina, Anthony Dyer was raised in a world of untamed adventure, where resilience was a way of life. That same fearless spirit propelled him into the elite realm of Special Operations Aviation, where he spent over a decade as a USAF Combat Special Missions Aviator, flying into the world's most volatile war zones. Tasked with executing high-risk missions under relentless pressure, Anthony's career was defined by precision, courage, and sacrifice. But what happens when the mission ends?

In Moon Child, Anthony delivers a raw, unfiltered account of his life in combat-the triumphs, burdens, and unseen wounds that follow Warriors home. He shares the harrowing details of his most dangerous operations, including the 2018 Jolly Green Rescue Mission of the Year, where split-second decisions meant the difference between life and death. Yet, beyond the battlefield, Anthony faced a far deadlier enemy: the silent battles of addiction, trauma, and the search for purpose beyond war.

For those who have known war, for those who have battled addiction, and for those still finding their way-Moon Child is your story, too.

]]> Sat, 23 Aug 2025 10:24:00 -0700 Eric Bandazewski Eric Bandazewski 2530 Born in the rugged Appalachian town of Sylva, North Carolina, Anthony Dyer was raised in a world of untamed adventure, where resilience was a way of life. That same fearless spirit propelled him into the elite realm of Special Operations Aviation, where he spent over a decade as a USAF Combat Special Missions Aviator, flying into the world's most volatile war zones. Tasked with executing high-risk missions under relentless pressure, Anthony's career was defined by precision, courage, and sacrifice. But what happens when the mission ends?

In Moon Child, Anthony delivers a raw, unfiltered account of his life in combat-the triumphs, burdens, and unseen wounds that follow Warriors home. He shares the harrowing details of his most dangerous operations, including the 2018 Jolly Green Rescue Mission of the Year, where split-second decisions meant the difference between life and death. Yet, beyond the battlefield, Anthony faced a far deadlier enemy: the silent battles of addiction, trauma, and the search for purpose beyond war.

For those who have known war, for those who have battled addiction, and for those still finding their way-Moon Child is your story, too.

]]> Bourbon, Whiskey, Sports, Culture, Sports, Gambling, Taboos, Winning, Money, Sex, Politics, UFC Yes Eric Bandazewski Bobby Burack - Outkick Writer 120 120 Bobby Burack - Outkick Writer full 578d891f-3e69-47b5-9a0d-82e721c9326b https://share.transistor.fm/s/a225601f Bobby Burack of Outkick stops by the virtual bar to talk, well, just about everything. We get into the NFL North, Geo-politics, Sydney Sweeney's ad breaking the left, how Trump broke everyone, Michael Wilbon, Shannon Sharpe, and just why baseball is still the greatest game in America, among other things. Grab a glass!

]]> Bobby Burack of Outkick stops by the virtual bar to talk, well, just about everything. We get into the NFL North, Geo-politics, Sydney Sweeney's ad breaking the left, how Trump broke everyone, Michael Wilbon, Shannon Sharpe, and just why baseball is still the greatest game in America, among other things. Grab a glass!

]]> Mon, 04 Aug 2025 08:51:59 -0700 Eric Bandazewski Eric Bandazewski 7708 Bobby Burack of Outkick stops by the virtual bar to talk, well, just about everything. We get into the NFL North, Geo-politics, Sydney Sweeney's ad breaking the left, how Trump broke everyone, Michael Wilbon, Shannon Sharpe, and just why baseball is still the greatest game in America, among other things. Grab a glass!

]]> Bourbon, Whiskey, Sports, Culture, Sports, Gambling, Taboos, Winning, Money, Sex, Politics, UFC Yes Eric Bandazewski COL (Retired) Mike Bennett - Author and Former Green Beret 119 119 COL (Retired) Mike Bennett - Author and Former Green Beret full afed3a51-d5d9-4f79-bb98-2f6925a0be18 https://share.transistor.fm/s/5beb91b3 Former Green Beret and Author Mike Bennett drops by the virtual bar to discuss his latest book, Memoirs From The Druze. Prior to picking up the pen and authoring this along with the Warlock series, Mike did some really cool things every day Americans should learn and know more about. Mike, motivated by the Iran Hostage Crisis, joined the US Army and went through the Special Forces Qualification Course as a young Officer before it was a branch of full time service, spent time in Haiti and Bosnia prior to the GWOT kicking off which would take him into Pakistan and Afghanistan. Mike tells some really insightful tales about leadership and the men who exemplified those traits the most along with just how he found himself back home with a pen in hand writing the aforementioned books. Grab a glass!

]]> Former Green Beret and Author Mike Bennett drops by the virtual bar to discuss his latest book, Memoirs From The Druze. Prior to picking up the pen and authoring this along with the Warlock series, Mike did some really cool things every day Americans should learn and know more about. Mike, motivated by the Iran Hostage Crisis, joined the US Army and went through the Special Forces Qualification Course as a young Officer before it was a branch of full time service, spent time in Haiti and Bosnia prior to the GWOT kicking off which would take him into Pakistan and Afghanistan. Mike tells some really insightful tales about leadership and the men who exemplified those traits the most along with just how he found himself back home with a pen in hand writing the aforementioned books. Grab a glass!

]]> Mon, 30 Jun 2025 07:14:53 -0700 Eric Bandazewski Eric Bandazewski 7905 Former Green Beret and Author Mike Bennett drops by the virtual bar to discuss his latest book, Memoirs From The Druze. Prior to picking up the pen and authoring this along with the Warlock series, Mike did some really cool things every day Americans should learn and know more about. Mike, motivated by the Iran Hostage Crisis, joined the US Army and went through the Special Forces Qualification Course as a young Officer before it was a branch of full time service, spent time in Haiti and Bosnia prior to the GWOT kicking off which would take him into Pakistan and Afghanistan. Mike tells some really insightful tales about leadership and the men who exemplified those traits the most along with just how he found himself back home with a pen in hand writing the aforementioned books. Grab a glass!

]]> Bourbon, Whiskey, Sports, Culture, Sports, Gambling, Taboos, Winning, Money, Sex, Politics, UFC Yes Eric Bandazewski Pasture Peaks Farms 118 118 Pasture Peaks Farms full ae4f72f2-ebce-4d7e-96b6-9376ed5e6043 https://share.transistor.fm/s/313eda8f Braxton McCoy and "Lawrence of Iowarabia" drop by the virtual bar to discuss their new business venture into the beef industry with Pasture Peaks Farms. We discussed processing, the marketing gimmicks you see on packaging, origins of big box store beef, grading of beef, barriers to entry into the American beef market, what makes a good beef cow and how can you tell, plus much, much more. Grab a glass! 

]]> Braxton McCoy and "Lawrence of Iowarabia" drop by the virtual bar to discuss their new business venture into the beef industry with Pasture Peaks Farms. We discussed processing, the marketing gimmicks you see on packaging, origins of big box store beef, grading of beef, barriers to entry into the American beef market, what makes a good beef cow and how can you tell, plus much, much more. Grab a glass! 

]]> Thu, 19 Jun 2025 07:20:39 -0700 Eric Bandazewski Eric Bandazewski 5097 Braxton McCoy and "Lawrence of Iowarabia" drop by the virtual bar to discuss their new business venture into the beef industry with Pasture Peaks Farms. We discussed processing, the marketing gimmicks you see on packaging, origins of big box store beef, grading of beef, barriers to entry into the American beef market, what makes a good beef cow and how can you tell, plus much, much more. Grab a glass! 

]]> Bourbon, Whiskey, Sports, Culture, Sports, Gambling, Taboos, Winning, Money, Sex, Politics, UFC Yes Eric Bandazewski "Lafayette Lee" RETVRNS 117 117 "Lafayette Lee" RETVRNS full 521770e0-a562-45d6-bd3e-be273fe439dd https://share.transistor.fm/s/e0a7df70 Lafayette 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 dips into the virtual bar this time discussing the assassination attempts on President Trump, why Congress, no matter who is in charge, is the way that it is, if Vladimir Putin is stuck in Ukraine, and much more bourbon sipping worthy takes. Grab a glass!

]]> Lafayette 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 dips into the virtual bar this time discussing the assassination attempts on President Trump, why Congress, no matter who is in charge, is the way that it is, if Vladimir Putin is stuck in Ukraine, and much more bourbon sipping worthy takes. Grab a glass!

]]> Thu, 22 May 2025 08:55:16 -0700 Eric Bandazewski Eric Bandazewski 6460 Lafayette 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 dips into the virtual bar this time discussing the assassination attempts on President Trump, why Congress, no matter who is in charge, is the way that it is, if Vladimir Putin is stuck in Ukraine, and much more bourbon sipping worthy takes. Grab a glass!

]]> Bourbon, Whiskey, Sports, Culture, Sports, Gambling, Taboos, Winning, Money, Sex, Politics, UFC Yes Eric Bandazewski Ken Ramos - US Army WTF Moments 116 116 Ken Ramos - US Army WTF Moments full eb992b54-00de-4817-a520-1dbdca15d8df https://share.transistor.fm/s/32622a1a Retired Sergeant Major and the man behind US Army WTF Moments along with other military pages collecting the most absurd true stories, as well as breaking some of the most poignant news impacting the force returns to the virtual bar. We are talking all things DoD including the new SecDef Pete Hegseth and just where we think his attention should be focused, plus much more. Grab a glass!

]]> Retired Sergeant Major and the man behind US Army WTF Moments along with other military pages collecting the most absurd true stories, as well as breaking some of the most poignant news impacting the force returns to the virtual bar. We are talking all things DoD including the new SecDef Pete Hegseth and just where we think his attention should be focused, plus much more. Grab a glass!

]]> Sat, 26 Apr 2025 09:32:14 -0700 Eric Bandazewski Eric Bandazewski 8621 Retired Sergeant Major and the man behind US Army WTF Moments along with other military pages collecting the most absurd true stories, as well as breaking some of the most poignant news impacting the force returns to the virtual bar. We are talking all things DoD including the new SecDef Pete Hegseth and just where we think his attention should be focused, plus much more. Grab a glass!

]]> Bourbon, Whiskey, Sports, Culture, Sports, Gambling, Taboos, Winning, Money, Sex, Politics, UFC Yes Eric Bandazewski Buck Shamrock - 30 Year Law Enforcement Veteran 115 115 Buck Shamrock - 30 Year Law Enforcement Veteran full fc19706c-523f-4fbf-92b6-57ff0a8961c9 https://share.transistor.fm/s/f4cb65f3 Buck Shamrock of X stops by the virtual bar to discuss his 30 year career in law enforcement from time in the jail to tactical teams on the street. We discuss the biggest changes and challenges he sees with the new hires joining the force, the "recipes" inmates cook in jail, the George Floyd riots, as well as sharing his unique takes on a variety of issues currently unfolding in the public space. Grab a glass!

]]> Buck Shamrock of X stops by the virtual bar to discuss his 30 year career in law enforcement from time in the jail to tactical teams on the street. We discuss the biggest changes and challenges he sees with the new hires joining the force, the "recipes" inmates cook in jail, the George Floyd riots, as well as sharing his unique takes on a variety of issues currently unfolding in the public space. Grab a glass!

]]> Wed, 16 Apr 2025 13:07:02 -0700 Eric Bandazewski Eric Bandazewski 6283 Buck Shamrock of X stops by the virtual bar to discuss his 30 year career in law enforcement from time in the jail to tactical teams on the street. We discuss the biggest changes and challenges he sees with the new hires joining the force, the "recipes" inmates cook in jail, the George Floyd riots, as well as sharing his unique takes on a variety of issues currently unfolding in the public space. Grab a glass!

]]> Bourbon, Whiskey, Sports, Culture, Sports, Gambling, Taboos, Winning, Money, Sex, Politics, UFC Yes Eric Bandazewski Sam Shoemate - Terminal CWO and Veteran Advocate 114 114 Sam Shoemate - Terminal CWO and Veteran Advocate full 36d30618-45ab-4854-9542-924ca3e0e3a2 https://share.transistor.fm/s/7e106119 Retired Army Warrant Officer Sam Shoemate stopped by the virtual bar to discuss the inspiration behind the viral Instagram account TerminalCWO, his work exposing the abhorrent behavior at the 101st Airborne Division during the Covid lockdowns as well as elsewhere in the military, the unlawful Covid-19 vaccine mandates, his work along with others ongoing to affect the DoD's acknowledgment of an unlawful order, the policy allowing wrongly discharged service members to return, as well as some hilarious banter regarding the Command Sergeant Major rank in the Army, and much, much more. Grab a glass! 

]]> Retired Army Warrant Officer Sam Shoemate stopped by the virtual bar to discuss the inspiration behind the viral Instagram account TerminalCWO, his work exposing the abhorrent behavior at the 101st Airborne Division during the Covid lockdowns as well as elsewhere in the military, the unlawful Covid-19 vaccine mandates, his work along with others ongoing to affect the DoD's acknowledgment of an unlawful order, the policy allowing wrongly discharged service members to return, as well as some hilarious banter regarding the Command Sergeant Major rank in the Army, and much, much more. Grab a glass! 

]]> Sat, 12 Apr 2025 10:33:31 -0700 Eric Bandazewski Eric Bandazewski 4531 Retired Army Warrant Officer Sam Shoemate stopped by the virtual bar to discuss the inspiration behind the viral Instagram account TerminalCWO, his work exposing the abhorrent behavior at the 101st Airborne Division during the Covid lockdowns as well as elsewhere in the military, the unlawful Covid-19 vaccine mandates, his work along with others ongoing to affect the DoD's acknowledgment of an unlawful order, the policy allowing wrongly discharged service members to return, as well as some hilarious banter regarding the Command Sergeant Major rank in the Army, and much, much more. Grab a glass! 

]]> Bourbon, Whiskey, Sports, Culture, Sports, Gambling, Taboos, Winning, Money, Sex, Politics, UFC Yes Eric Bandazewski Jeff Young - Covering the San Francisco Giants 113 113 Jeff Young - Covering the San Francisco Giants full 37086b62-c9b1-4dc9-8381-8574714a8a77 https://share.transistor.fm/s/cc0cee28 Jeff Young from Around The Foghorn returns to discuss the 2025 San Francisco Giants. 

]]> Jeff Young from Around The Foghorn returns to discuss the 2025 San Francisco Giants. 

]]> Sat, 29 Mar 2025 04:42:00 -0700 Eric Bandazewski Eric Bandazewski 3850 Jeff Young from Around The Foghorn returns to discuss the 2025 San Francisco Giants. 

]]> Bourbon, Whiskey, Sports, Culture, Sports, Gambling, Taboos, Winning, Money, Sex, Politics, UFC No Eric Bandazewski CW5 Edward Cope - US Army Logistics Expert 112 112 CW5 Edward Cope - US Army Logistics Expert full f662fc96-e7f7-4fa4-a4a0-08c53ef091cf https://share.transistor.fm/s/457ac467 Chief Cope stopped by the virtual bar to discuss in depth the logistics that went into supplying the Afghan National Army, the current state of the challenges facing the logistics chain, the struggle behind teaching the ANA, General Milley, and the potential for positive change throughout the DoD moving forward with the new Secretary of Defense. 

]]> Chief Cope stopped by the virtual bar to discuss in depth the logistics that went into supplying the Afghan National Army, the current state of the challenges facing the logistics chain, the struggle behind teaching the ANA, General Milley, and the potential for positive change throughout the DoD moving forward with the new Secretary of Defense. 

]]> Thu, 13 Feb 2025 09:19:38 -0800 Eric Bandazewski Eric Bandazewski 5868 Chief Cope stopped by the virtual bar to discuss in depth the logistics that went into supplying the Afghan National Army, the current state of the challenges facing the logistics chain, the struggle behind teaching the ANA, General Milley, and the potential for positive change throughout the DoD moving forward with the new Secretary of Defense. 

]]> Bourbon, Whiskey, Sports, Culture, Sports, Gambling, Taboos, Winning, Money, Sex, Politics, UFC Yes Eric Bandazewski Viking Rob - Iraq Veteran 111 111 Viking Rob - Iraq Veteran full fa92bd72-a85e-44dd-8b15-52a13f89ff88 https://share.transistor.fm/s/779e1b80 "Viking Rob" joined me to discuss the early years of the Iraq War, including all of the maintenance and defensive innovation like the counter-EFP (Explosively Formed Penetrator), the current logistics and supply chain issues, the Minnesota Vikings, Chicago Bears, and the NFC North, and wrapping with a spirited discussion on music. Grab a glass!

]]> "Viking Rob" joined me to discuss the early years of the Iraq War, including all of the maintenance and defensive innovation like the counter-EFP (Explosively Formed Penetrator), the current logistics and supply chain issues, the Minnesota Vikings, Chicago Bears, and the NFC North, and wrapping with a spirited discussion on music. Grab a glass!

]]> Thu, 23 Jan 2025 08:19:48 -0800 Eric Bandazewski Eric Bandazewski 5246 "Viking Rob" joined me to discuss the early years of the Iraq War, including all of the maintenance and defensive innovation like the counter-EFP (Explosively Formed Penetrator), the current logistics and supply chain issues, the Minnesota Vikings, Chicago Bears, and the NFC North, and wrapping with a spirited discussion on music. Grab a glass!

]]> Bourbon, Whiskey, Sports, Culture, Sports, Gambling, Taboos, Winning, Money, Sex, Politics, UFC Yes Eric Bandazewski Jesse Kelly - Host of The Jesse Kelly Show 110 110 Jesse Kelly - Host of The Jesse Kelly Show full 348f303a-ea0c-434c-8773-4c333bfe6b62 https://share.transistor.fm/s/3409d6a3 Jesse Kelly returns to the virtual bar for a happy hour discussion about his recent book "The Anti-Communist Manifesto", the feeling of positivity in the air following the 2024 election, where we are culturally as a society, and just who is going to fight the next great war. Grab a glass!

]]> Jesse Kelly returns to the virtual bar for a happy hour discussion about his recent book "The Anti-Communist Manifesto", the feeling of positivity in the air following the 2024 election, where we are culturally as a society, and just who is going to fight the next great war. Grab a glass!

]]> Fri, 10 Jan 2025 07:57:11 -0800 Eric Bandazewski Eric Bandazewski 2662 Jesse Kelly returns to the virtual bar for a happy hour discussion about his recent book "The Anti-Communist Manifesto", the feeling of positivity in the air following the 2024 election, where we are culturally as a society, and just who is going to fight the next great war. Grab a glass!

]]> Bourbon, Whiskey, Sports, Culture, Sports, Gambling, Taboos, Winning, Money, Sex, Politics, UFC Yes Eric Bandazewski Steven Schultze - US Army Veteran and Author 109 109 Steven Schultze - US Army Veteran and Author full e7f940a1-9ddd-4935-b2e7-2e645c0bd3db https://share.transistor.fm/s/e311cd47 Steve is a 23 year veteran of the United States Army and a newly published author. We talked about his "significant emotional event" that led him into the Army, growing up in a small town in Southern California, Iraq, Army recruiting, music, movies, and just what the hell happened to Metallica. Grab a glass!

]]> Steve is a 23 year veteran of the United States Army and a newly published author. We talked about his "significant emotional event" that led him into the Army, growing up in a small town in Southern California, Iraq, Army recruiting, music, movies, and just what the hell happened to Metallica. Grab a glass!

]]> Tue, 03 Dec 2024 07:52:33 -0800 Eric Bandazewski Eric Bandazewski 13379 Steve is a 23 year veteran of the United States Army and a newly published author. We talked about his "significant emotional event" that led him into the Army, growing up in a small town in Southern California, Iraq, Army recruiting, music, movies, and just what the hell happened to Metallica. Grab a glass!

]]> Bourbon, Whiskey, Sports, Culture, Sports, Gambling, Taboos, Winning, Money, Sex, Politics, UFC Yes Eric Bandazewski Ron Miskin - The Buffalo Wool Co. 108 108 Ron Miskin - The Buffalo Wool Co. full dfa2e5a2-427e-44c1-a293-3bbcfd1722af https://share.transistor.fm/s/2241e7a9 "@BuffaloRon" of X stops by the virtual bar to tell his unique story about how he went from a chef and owner of several restaurants to becoming a Bison farmer and making socks from their wool. Ron is a really sincere and genuine guy with a wonderful message on the need to just go for it and to never wait for the perfect time; there isn't one. Grab a glass!

]]> "@BuffaloRon" of X stops by the virtual bar to tell his unique story about how he went from a chef and owner of several restaurants to becoming a Bison farmer and making socks from their wool. Ron is a really sincere and genuine guy with a wonderful message on the need to just go for it and to never wait for the perfect time; there isn't one. Grab a glass!

]]> Wed, 13 Nov 2024 06:37:47 -0800 Eric Bandazewski Eric Bandazewski 4485 "@BuffaloRon" of X stops by the virtual bar to tell his unique story about how he went from a chef and owner of several restaurants to becoming a Bison farmer and making socks from their wool. Ron is a really sincere and genuine guy with a wonderful message on the need to just go for it and to never wait for the perfect time; there isn't one. Grab a glass!

]]> Bourbon, Whiskey, Sports, Culture, Sports, Gambling, Taboos, Winning, Money, Sex, Politics, UFC Yes Eric Bandazewski Terry Schappert - Actor and Retired Green Beret 107 107 Terry Schappert - Actor and Retired Green Beret full 51732639-144c-47f4-9947-0a9f29c6d513 https://share.transistor.fm/s/25d92d6b A conversation with Terry Schappert on his involvement with Task Force Dagger and a dive recovery operation he recently participated off the coast of Portugal for a downed B-24 from 1943. From there we discuss his role in the upcoming play for Stephen King's "Misery", the type of men America has produced and forgotten, Catholicism, memory holing the GWOT, and so much more. Grab a glass! There Will Be Bourbon! 

]]> A conversation with Terry Schappert on his involvement with Task Force Dagger and a dive recovery operation he recently participated off the coast of Portugal for a downed B-24 from 1943. From there we discuss his role in the upcoming play for Stephen King's "Misery", the type of men America has produced and forgotten, Catholicism, memory holing the GWOT, and so much more. Grab a glass! There Will Be Bourbon! 

]]> Sun, 13 Oct 2024 06:21:19 -0700 Eric Bandazewski Eric Bandazewski 7367 A conversation with Terry Schappert on his involvement with Task Force Dagger and a dive recovery operation he recently participated off the coast of Portugal for a downed B-24 from 1943. From there we discuss his role in the upcoming play for Stephen King's "Misery", the type of men America has produced and forgotten, Catholicism, memory holing the GWOT, and so much more. Grab a glass! There Will Be Bourbon! 

]]> Bourbon, Whiskey, Sports, Culture, Sports, Gambling, Taboos, Winning, Money, Sex, Politics, UFC Yes Eric Bandazewski Clay Martin - Retired Green Beret, Former Sniper, and Author 106 106 Clay Martin - Retired Green Beret, Former Sniper, and Author full f5133780-f15a-4ad0-85af-d61b2b3bf011 https://share.transistor.fm/s/fe97549d Clay Martin returns for his annual appearance at the virtual bar to discuss the multiple assassination attempts of former President Trump, the credibility lost by the Secret Service, where we are in societal decline, his prediction for the presidential election, and a reminder that you don't mess with former President Obama because he will "Drone strike your wedding." Grab a glass! 

]]> Clay Martin returns for his annual appearance at the virtual bar to discuss the multiple assassination attempts of former President Trump, the credibility lost by the Secret Service, where we are in societal decline, his prediction for the presidential election, and a reminder that you don't mess with former President Obama because he will "Drone strike your wedding." Grab a glass! 

]]> Wed, 25 Sep 2024 16:36:09 -0700 Eric Bandazewski Eric Bandazewski 4060 Clay Martin returns for his annual appearance at the virtual bar to discuss the multiple assassination attempts of former President Trump, the credibility lost by the Secret Service, where we are in societal decline, his prediction for the presidential election, and a reminder that you don't mess with former President Obama because he will "Drone strike your wedding." Grab a glass! 

]]> Bourbon, Whiskey, Sports, Culture, Sports, Gambling, Taboos, Winning, Money, Sex, Politics, UFC Yes Eric Bandazewski "King Mac" - Chicago Bears Talk and More 105 105 "King Mac" - Chicago Bears Talk and More full 561c5c7e-e9c0-4e7a-a779-b41c421f0e5d https://share.transistor.fm/s/b1a35a7d King Mac from X stops by the virtual bar to talk all things Chicago Bears, Caleb Williams, moving on from Justin Fields, predictions for the upcoming season, Chicago White Sox and baseball, as well as my latest theory on which sport the best and the brightest athletes actually play. Grab a glass! 

]]> King Mac from X stops by the virtual bar to talk all things Chicago Bears, Caleb Williams, moving on from Justin Fields, predictions for the upcoming season, Chicago White Sox and baseball, as well as my latest theory on which sport the best and the brightest athletes actually play. Grab a glass! 

]]> Thu, 05 Sep 2024 06:45:15 -0700 Eric Bandazewski Eric Bandazewski 5314 King Mac from X stops by the virtual bar to talk all things Chicago Bears, Caleb Williams, moving on from Justin Fields, predictions for the upcoming season, Chicago White Sox and baseball, as well as my latest theory on which sport the best and the brightest athletes actually play. Grab a glass! 

]]> Bourbon, Whiskey, Sports, Culture, Sports, Gambling, Taboos, Winning, Money, Sex, Politics, UFC Yes Eric Bandazewski "I Love You Enough to Talk Down to You" - Travis, Former Marine and US Army Veteran 104 104 "I Love You Enough to Talk Down to You" - Travis, Former Marine and US Army Veteran full 0471963e-35af-4cc5-b00d-69e0c9407fc8 https://share.transistor.fm/s/4b1c15ba Travis served honorably and valorously in the Marine Corps and the US Army in Afghanistan and multiple times in Iraq. He shares some vivid personal stories of combat as well as his thoughts on the candidates in the upcoming election, being a father, weightlifting, and more. Grab a glass!

]]> Travis served honorably and valorously in the Marine Corps and the US Army in Afghanistan and multiple times in Iraq. He shares some vivid personal stories of combat as well as his thoughts on the candidates in the upcoming election, being a father, weightlifting, and more. Grab a glass!

]]> Fri, 09 Aug 2024 08:22:35 -0700 Eric Bandazewski Eric Bandazewski 9514 Travis served honorably and valorously in the Marine Corps and the US Army in Afghanistan and multiple times in Iraq. He shares some vivid personal stories of combat as well as his thoughts on the candidates in the upcoming election, being a father, weightlifting, and more. Grab a glass!

]]> Bourbon, Whiskey, Sports, Culture, Sports, Gambling, Taboos, Winning, Money, Sex, Politics, UFC Yes Eric Bandazewski Rob Province Returns 103 103 Rob Province Returns full ecdb2968-d9b8-4f2d-8115-fae5d958ea61 https://share.transistor.fm/s/12667575 Rob Province returns to offer his unique takes on assassination attempt of former President Donald Trump, the current President dropping his reelection bid, Kamala Harris, Elon Musk, and the cultural shift taking place in the United States. Grab a glass! 

]]> Rob Province returns to offer his unique takes on assassination attempt of former President Donald Trump, the current President dropping his reelection bid, Kamala Harris, Elon Musk, and the cultural shift taking place in the United States. Grab a glass! 

]]> Tue, 23 Jul 2024 06:45:08 -0700 Eric Bandazewski Eric Bandazewski 7464 Rob Province returns to offer his unique takes on assassination attempt of former President Donald Trump, the current President dropping his reelection bid, Kamala Harris, Elon Musk, and the cultural shift taking place in the United States. Grab a glass! 

]]> Secret Service, United States, Politics, President Biden, Kamala Harris, Donald Trump Yes Eric Bandazewski Brink - Former US Secret Service Special Agent 102 102 Brink - Former US Secret Service Special Agent full 300fdaa6-0d75-4023-b5ec-9f0776a4dfaa https://share.transistor.fm/s/35b8622a Brink; an Army veteran, co-founder of MvrderCvlt, and former US Secret Service Special Agent stops by the virtual bar to discuss the recent assassination attempt of former President Donald Trump. 

]]> Brink; an Army veteran, co-founder of MvrderCvlt, and former US Secret Service Special Agent stops by the virtual bar to discuss the recent assassination attempt of former President Donald Trump. 

]]> Thu, 18 Jul 2024 09:15:34 -0700 Eric Bandazewski Eric Bandazewski 7699 Brink; an Army veteran, co-founder of MvrderCvlt, and former US Secret Service Special Agent stops by the virtual bar to discuss the recent assassination attempt of former President Donald Trump. 

]]> Donald Trump, assassination, Secret Service, Bourbon Yes Eric Bandazewski Morgan Lerette - Former Blackwater Mercenary in Iraq 101 101 Morgan Lerette - Former Blackwater Mercenary in Iraq full a4310d20-77c2-451c-9549-854f333b9860 https://share.transistor.fm/s/487b9b7e Former US Air Force Veteran and Blackwater contractor Morgan Lerette joins me to discuss his unusual path into the world of contracting for the legendary Blackwater organization in Iraq. After serving in the Air National Guard overseas immediately following 9/11, a friend convinced him to tryout for Blackwater and go back to Iraq to protect US Diplomats in the early days of the war. Morgan has a sharp sense of humor and wit all while understanding how to keep even the darkest moments light enough to let the listener and reader of his book, "Guns, Girls, and Greed" in and keep the story moving. His candor and brutal honesty regarding the contractors in combat zones and the stunning failure to plan at the highest levels of our government gave life to Blackwater and many others. Morgan shares his best and worst days during his 18 months there and talks about how he left, eventually commissioning in the US Army and returning years later. You can grab his book at the link below.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C7P83DL6

]]> Former US Air Force Veteran and Blackwater contractor Morgan Lerette joins me to discuss his unusual path into the world of contracting for the legendary Blackwater organization in Iraq. After serving in the Air National Guard overseas immediately following 9/11, a friend convinced him to tryout for Blackwater and go back to Iraq to protect US Diplomats in the early days of the war. Morgan has a sharp sense of humor and wit all while understanding how to keep even the darkest moments light enough to let the listener and reader of his book, "Guns, Girls, and Greed" in and keep the story moving. His candor and brutal honesty regarding the contractors in combat zones and the stunning failure to plan at the highest levels of our government gave life to Blackwater and many others. Morgan shares his best and worst days during his 18 months there and talks about how he left, eventually commissioning in the US Army and returning years later. You can grab his book at the link below.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C7P83DL6

]]> Thu, 04 Jul 2024 06:42:30 -0700 Eric Bandazewski Eric Bandazewski 7044 Former US Air Force Veteran and Blackwater contractor Morgan Lerette joins me to discuss his unusual path into the world of contracting for the legendary Blackwater organization in Iraq. After serving in the Air National Guard overseas immediately following 9/11, a friend convinced him to tryout for Blackwater and go back to Iraq to protect US Diplomats in the early days of the war. Morgan has a sharp sense of humor and wit all while understanding how to keep even the darkest moments light enough to let the listener and reader of his book, "Guns, Girls, and Greed" in and keep the story moving. His candor and brutal honesty regarding the contractors in combat zones and the stunning failure to plan at the highest levels of our government gave life to Blackwater and many others. Morgan shares his best and worst days during his 18 months there and talks about how he left, eventually commissioning in the US Army and returning years later. You can grab his book at the link below.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C7P83DL6

]]> Bourbon, Whiskey, Sports, Culture, Sports, Gambling, Taboos, Winning, Money, Sex, Politics, UFC Yes Eric Bandazewski There Will Be Catholics Part 1 - Benjamin of Bircholm 100 100 There Will Be Catholics Part 1 - Benjamin of Bircholm full 89c6b572-2008-4edb-992e-cf03a64c0320 https://share.transistor.fm/s/6dec3bea Benjamin (@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 against the extreme while having compassion. We talk further about the loss of community among younger men and Catholics, how to bring young families and singles into the Church and keep them there, as well as conversation regarding the occult, forces beyond our control, and the future of AI. Grab a glass! There Will Be Bourbon. And Catholics!

]]> Benjamin (@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 against the extreme while having compassion. We talk further about the loss of community among younger men and Catholics, how to bring young families and singles into the Church and keep them there, as well as conversation regarding the occult, forces beyond our control, and the future of AI. Grab a glass! There Will Be Bourbon. And Catholics!

]]> Sun, 26 May 2024 10:39:47 -0700 Eric Bandazewski Eric Bandazewski 10805 Benjamin (@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 against the extreme while having compassion. We talk further about the loss of community among younger men and Catholics, how to bring young families and singles into the Church and keep them there, as well as conversation regarding the occult, forces beyond our control, and the future of AI. Grab a glass! There Will Be Bourbon. And Catholics!

]]> Bourbon, Whiskey, Sports, Culture, Sports, Gambling, Taboos, Winning, Money, Sex, Politics, UFC Yes Eric Bandazewski "Lafayette Lee" of Substack and IM 1776 99 99 "Lafayette Lee" of Substack and IM 1776 full 91df9021-1f3c-450d-9373-b6974e983ab6 https://share.transistor.fm/s/c4b4cc2d Lafayette 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 Washington, DC, as well as where the real fight is still to be had. Grab a glass!

]]> Lafayette 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 Washington, DC, as well as where the real fight is still to be had. Grab a glass!

]]> Wed, 08 May 2024 07:05:51 -0700 Eric Bandazewski Eric Bandazewski 5102 Lafayette 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 Washington, DC, as well as where the real fight is still to be had. Grab a glass!

]]> Bourbon, Whiskey, Sports, Culture, Sports, Gambling, Taboos, Winning, Money, Sex, Politics, UFC No Eric Bandazewski John Madden - All-American at Auburn and Former Professional Baseball Player 98 98 John Madden - All-American at Auburn and Former Professional Baseball Player full 9fb83308-a41e-4d82-bb52-982071ce109e https://share.transistor.fm/s/88394648 John 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 taken this approach and packaged it into his successful baseball program you can find at yougoprobaseball.com. Grab a glass! There Will Be Bourbon!

]]> John 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 taken this approach and packaged it into his successful baseball program you can find at yougoprobaseball.com. Grab a glass! There Will Be Bourbon!

]]> Sat, 27 Apr 2024 15:02:51 -0700 Eric Bandazewski Eric Bandazewski 5223 John 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 taken this approach and packaged it into his successful baseball program you can find at yougoprobaseball.com. Grab a glass! There Will Be Bourbon!

]]> Bourbon, Whiskey, Sports, Culture, Sports, Gambling, Taboos, Winning, Money, Sex, Politics, UFC No Eric Bandazewski Mark Sibley - Author of "A Dance of Devils" 97 97 Mark Sibley - Author of "A Dance of Devils" full b34a92b0-42c8-4efb-8c32-2084e5d70c01 https://share.transistor.fm/s/b184a18d The 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, as well as some insight into how this story could truly come to life leading up to the election. Grab a glass! And the book!

]]> The 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, as well as some insight into how this story could truly come to life leading up to the election. Grab a glass! And the book!

]]> Tue, 19 Mar 2024 12:13:43 -0700 Eric Bandazewski Eric Bandazewski 8337 The 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, as well as some insight into how this story could truly come to life leading up to the election. Grab a glass! And the book!

]]> Bourbon, Whiskey, Sports, Culture, Sports, Gambling, Taboos, Winning, Money, Sex, Politics, UFC Yes Eric Bandazewski "Gruntpa" Returns 96 96 "Gruntpa" Returns full 01c60bb1-76f5-41c0-aa69-3c9b9ff6362d https://share.transistor.fm/s/41973b29 "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 much, much more. Grab a glass! 

]]> "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 much, much more. Grab a glass! 

]]> Fri, 01 Mar 2024 07:01:58 -0800 Eric Bandazewski Eric Bandazewski 7488 "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 much, much more. Grab a glass! 

]]> Bourbon, Whiskey, Sports, Culture, Sports, Gambling, Taboos, Winning, Money, Sex, Politics, UFC Yes Eric Bandazewski Happy Hour w/Michelle Vogt - @GOPFashionista and RareDiseaseWarrior 95 95 Happy Hour w/Michelle Vogt - @GOPFashionista and RareDiseaseWarrior full f79c05bb-90b1-4b1d-8e3e-4f49d1a52833 https://share.transistor.fm/s/50463eea Michelle 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 her from NJ to LA, her experience with starting and selling a small business, learning of her diagnosis, along with her unique takes on the current political climate. Grab a glass! 

]]> Michelle 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 her from NJ to LA, her experience with starting and selling a small business, learning of her diagnosis, along with her unique takes on the current political climate. Grab a glass! 

]]> Thu, 08 Feb 2024 15:54:51 -0800 Eric Bandazewski Eric Bandazewski 4510 Michelle 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 her from NJ to LA, her experience with starting and selling a small business, learning of her diagnosis, along with her unique takes on the current political climate. Grab a glass! 

]]> Bourbon, Whiskey, Sports, Culture, Sports, Gambling, Taboos, Winning, Money, Sex, Politics, UFC No Eric Bandazewski Dale Stark - A-10 Pilot and Rancher 94 94 Dale Stark - A-10 Pilot and Rancher full 68b5c7b6-c8a7-4cd1-bb99-65eb64833362 https://share.transistor.fm/s/6856d5d1 Dale 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. After leaving college the first time, Dale found himself as a maintainer for the C-17 with the goal of becoming a pilot, but not just any pilot; he wanted to fly "The Hog". Armed with a renewed sense of purpose, Dale committed himself to returning to school just before 9/11 and earned his way into the cockpit of the A-10 where he would go on to fly throughout his career executing Close Air Support (CAS) missions in Afghanistan. Upon retiring, he returned to his home in Oregon where his wife and children currently raise ducks, cattle and llamas. Dale has a great American story and how he found his way in the military will speak to many GWOT era veterans. Grab a glass! 

]]> Dale 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. After leaving college the first time, Dale found himself as a maintainer for the C-17 with the goal of becoming a pilot, but not just any pilot; he wanted to fly "The Hog". Armed with a renewed sense of purpose, Dale committed himself to returning to school just before 9/11 and earned his way into the cockpit of the A-10 where he would go on to fly throughout his career executing Close Air Support (CAS) missions in Afghanistan. Upon retiring, he returned to his home in Oregon where his wife and children currently raise ducks, cattle and llamas. Dale has a great American story and how he found his way in the military will speak to many GWOT era veterans. Grab a glass! 

]]> Sat, 09 Dec 2023 04:45:38 -0800 Eric Bandazewski Eric Bandazewski 6045 Dale 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. After leaving college the first time, Dale found himself as a maintainer for the C-17 with the goal of becoming a pilot, but not just any pilot; he wanted to fly "The Hog". Armed with a renewed sense of purpose, Dale committed himself to returning to school just before 9/11 and earned his way into the cockpit of the A-10 where he would go on to fly throughout his career executing Close Air Support (CAS) missions in Afghanistan. Upon retiring, he returned to his home in Oregon where his wife and children currently raise ducks, cattle and llamas. Dale has a great American story and how he found his way in the military will speak to many GWOT era veterans. Grab a glass! 

]]> Bourbon, Whiskey, Sports, Culture, Sports, Gambling, Taboos, Winning, Money, Sex, Politics, UFC No Eric Bandazewski Ross Kennedy - Logistics and Supply Chain Expert - Part 2 93 93 Ross Kennedy - Logistics and Supply Chain Expert - Part 2 full f4ec8ed5-1a3a-4f58-b8ad-83ea6b05b8b8 https://share.transistor.fm/s/2cc30be5 Picking 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 equipped with the Hollywood experience to do so. Grab a glass!

]]> Picking 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 equipped with the Hollywood experience to do so. Grab a glass!

]]> Thu, 30 Nov 2023 15:01:33 -0800 Eric Bandazewski Eric Bandazewski 4987 Picking 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 equipped with the Hollywood experience to do so. Grab a glass!

]]> Bourbon, Whiskey, Sports, Culture, Sports, Gambling, Taboos, Winning, Money, Sex, Politics, UFC Yes Eric Bandazewski Ross Kennedy - Logistics and Supply Chain Expert - Part 1 92 92 Ross Kennedy - Logistics and Supply Chain Expert - Part 1 full 8d77d53b-68da-4fba-8887-94e6ba69df88 https://share.transistor.fm/s/bff661e6 Ross 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!

]]> Ross 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!

]]> Wed, 22 Nov 2023 04:48:14 -0800 Eric Bandazewski Eric Bandazewski 3542 Ross 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!

]]> Bourbon, Whiskey, Sports, Culture, Sports, Gambling, Taboos, Winning, Money, Sex, Politics, UFC Yes Eric Bandazewski Jeff Young - FanSided Editor for the San Francisco Giants at Round the Fog Horn 91 91 Jeff Young - FanSided Editor for the San Francisco Giants at Round the Fog Horn full ceb1fcc8-5570-4bc8-b1a8-c9d774b6a6f0 https://share.transistor.fm/s/5571ea27 My 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!

]]> My 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!

]]> Mon, 06 Nov 2023 08:23:44 -0800 Eric Bandazewski Eric Bandazewski 3869 My 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!

]]> Bourbon, Whiskey, Sports, Culture, Sports, Gambling, Taboos, Winning, Money, Sex, Politics, UFC Yes Eric Bandazewski Jessica Fenske - Candidate for Arvada City Council 90 90 Jessica Fenske - Candidate for Arvada City Council full 20de1a43-d8a0-4863-ac0b-cb12aa57fa68 https://share.transistor.fm/s/93e71187 Jessica 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. 

]]> Jessica 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. 

]]> Wed, 25 Oct 2023 12:41:40 -0700 Eric Bandazewski Eric Bandazewski 3712 Jessica 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. 

]]> Bourbon, Whiskey, Sports, Culture, Sports, Gambling, Taboos, Winning, Money, Sex, Politics, UFC Yes Eric Bandazewski Terry Schappert - Retired Green Beret and Actor 89 89 Terry Schappert - Retired Green Beret and Actor full 74cd0b5f-0c5b-433f-af41-fa71e827537b https://share.transistor.fm/s/47e60385 Terry 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?

]]> Terry 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?

]]> Tue, 17 Oct 2023 14:47:01 -0700 Eric Bandazewski Eric Bandazewski 8034 Terry 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?

]]> Bourbon, Whiskey, Sports, Culture, Sports, Gambling, Taboos, Winning, Money, Sex, Politics, UFC Yes Eric Bandazewski "Demp" Returns - Off-Shore Oilman, SOLATAC Founder and New SM Manager for War Gate Books 88 88 "Demp" Returns - Off-Shore Oilman, SOLATAC Founder and New SM Manager for War Gate Books full 8636ff2b-6318-4ec8-81ab-2409bd582af8 https://share.transistor.fm/s/8d0f4631 Demp 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!

]]> Demp 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!

]]> Mon, 02 Oct 2023 08:15:23 -0700 Eric Bandazewski Eric Bandazewski 6695 Demp 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!

]]> Bourbon, Whiskey, Sports, Culture, Sports, Gambling, Taboos, Winning, Money, Sex, Politics, UFC No Eric Bandazewski Clay Martin - Happy Hour w/ Retired Green Beret, Author, and Weapons Expert 87 87 Clay Martin - Happy Hour w/ Retired Green Beret, Author, and Weapons Expert full c448a6a7-1b85-42f8-a384-c33011a0237d https://share.transistor.fm/s/84099e2e Clay 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's in Napa, CA.

]]> Clay 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's in Napa, CA.

]]> Wed, 19 Jul 2023 09:46:37 -0700 Eric Bandazewski Eric Bandazewski 3851 Clay 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's in Napa, CA.

]]> Bourbon, Whiskey, Sports, Culture, Sports, Gambling, Taboos, Winning, Money, Sex, Politics, UFC Yes Eric Bandazewski Joel Gaines - Former Army Intelligence (Russia), Author, and War Lizard Tactical Trainer 86 86 Joel Gaines - Former Army Intelligence (Russia), Author, and War Lizard Tactical Trainer full 724729fe-5646-4b6e-a2dc-d7bccf5c5c4c https://share.transistor.fm/s/7c1daf0a Joel 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 get into the psyche of Saddam Hussein and theorize why he took the actions he did following the Iran-Iraq War. We also get into his personal inspiration for War Lizard Tactical as well as the concept behind Chaos Terrain. You can follow Joel on Twitter @joelgaines and visit www.warlizardtactical.com. Tonight's fuel behind the discussion: Benchmark Bonded courtesy of Buffalo Trace. Grab a glass! There Will Be Bourbon!

]]> Joel 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 get into the psyche of Saddam Hussein and theorize why he took the actions he did following the Iran-Iraq War. We also get into his personal inspiration for War Lizard Tactical as well as the concept behind Chaos Terrain. You can follow Joel on Twitter @joelgaines and visit www.warlizardtactical.com. Tonight's fuel behind the discussion: Benchmark Bonded courtesy of Buffalo Trace. Grab a glass! There Will Be Bourbon!

]]> Tue, 11 Jul 2023 14:32:12 -0700 Eric Bandazewski Eric Bandazewski 6866 Joel 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 get into the psyche of Saddam Hussein and theorize why he took the actions he did following the Iran-Iraq War. We also get into his personal inspiration for War Lizard Tactical as well as the concept behind Chaos Terrain. You can follow Joel on Twitter @joelgaines and visit www.warlizardtactical.com. Tonight's fuel behind the discussion: Benchmark Bonded courtesy of Buffalo Trace. Grab a glass! There Will Be Bourbon!

]]> Bourbon, Whiskey, Sports, Culture, Sports, Gambling, Taboos, Winning, Money, Sex, Politics, UFC Yes Eric Bandazewski Alan Morte - President of Three Ventures and Co-Host of the WAC Attack Podcast 85 85 Alan Morte - President of Three Ventures and Co-Host of the WAC Attack Podcast full bf5506ba-415c-42c4-a9cf-eac6eb566957 https://share.transistor.fm/s/7101ee53 Alan 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: Knob Creek 18 Year.

]]> Alan 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: Knob Creek 18 Year.

]]> Wed, 14 Jun 2023 15:50:01 -0700 Eric Bandazewski Eric Bandazewski 7509 Alan 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: Knob Creek 18 Year.

]]> Bourbon, Whiskey, Sports, Culture, Sports, Gambling, Taboos, Winning, Money, Sex, Politics, UFC Yes Eric Bandazewski Braxton McCoy - Author, Veteran & Cowboy 84 84 Braxton McCoy - Author, Veteran & Cowboy full ea2b8575-70a6-4233-86bc-9fa107105e4f https://share.transistor.fm/s/d10f965b Braxton 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. 

]]> Braxton 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. 

]]> Thu, 18 May 2023 12:50:01 -0700 Eric Bandazewski Eric Bandazewski 7984 Braxton 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. 

]]> Bourbon, Whiskey, Sports, Culture, Sports, Gambling, Taboos, Winning, Money, Sex, Politics, UFC No Eric Bandazewski "Curtis" - Oil and Gas Man 83 83 "Curtis" - Oil and Gas Man full c3e5ca0b-1d6b-4b8d-a5c0-c5bb075a176c https://share.transistor.fm/s/3ed82850 Curtis - @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. Grab a glass! There Will Be Bourbon! Tonight's discussion fueled by Green River Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey.

]]> Curtis - @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. Grab a glass! There Will Be Bourbon! Tonight's discussion fueled by Green River Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey.

]]> Wed, 26 Apr 2023 16:04:31 -0700 Eric Bandazewski Eric Bandazewski 6402 Curtis - @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. Grab a glass! There Will Be Bourbon! Tonight's discussion fueled by Green River Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey.

]]> Bourbon, Whiskey, Sports, Culture, Sports, Gambling, Taboos, Winning, Money, Sex, Politics, UFC Yes Eric Bandazewski Todd Burleson - Napa Wine Specialist and Llama Wines Importer 82 82 Todd Burleson - Napa Wine Specialist and Llama Wines Importer full e4d5d7ba-ecdc-4a4b-8ee5-609ceb772484 https://share.transistor.fm/s/1df05e8c Todd 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

]]> Todd 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

]]> Thu, 30 Mar 2023 07:42:28 -0700 Eric Bandazewski Eric Bandazewski 7015 Todd 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

]]> Bourbon, Whiskey, Sports, Culture, Sports, Gambling, Taboos, Winning, Money, Sex, Politics, UFC Yes Eric Bandazewski @GFYGardenCenter - Iraq Intel Vet and Former Fat Man 81 81 @GFYGardenCenter - Iraq Intel Vet and Former Fat Man full 3d2a8ebc-287f-4d36-90f8-7c57bcb91057 https://share.transistor.fm/s/475cc2f3 "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 of the Middle East. He is also an avid Vegan disrespecter and post Libertarian. We get into his utter contempt for the vegan cult and the issues he has now with the Libertarian movement after rescinding his support for them. There is also a healthy amount of food and cooking chatter. Grab a glass! There Will Be Bourbon. Tonight's discussion fueled by: Makers Mark 46 French Oaked.

 

]]> "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 of the Middle East. He is also an avid Vegan disrespecter and post Libertarian. We get into his utter contempt for the vegan cult and the issues he has now with the Libertarian movement after rescinding his support for them. There is also a healthy amount of food and cooking chatter. Grab a glass! There Will Be Bourbon. Tonight's discussion fueled by: Makers Mark 46 French Oaked.

 

]]> Fri, 17 Mar 2023 12:34:37 -0700 Eric Bandazewski Eric Bandazewski 5364 "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 of the Middle East. He is also an avid Vegan disrespecter and post Libertarian. We get into his utter contempt for the vegan cult and the issues he has now with the Libertarian movement after rescinding his support for them. There is also a healthy amount of food and cooking chatter. Grab a glass! There Will Be Bourbon. Tonight's discussion fueled by: Makers Mark 46 French Oaked.

 

]]> Bourbon, Whiskey, Sports, Culture, Sports, Gambling, Taboos, Winning, Money, Sex, Politics, UFC Yes Eric Bandazewski Claude Krause - Claude's BBQ and Farmageddon Culinary Specialist 80 80 Claude Krause - Claude's BBQ and Farmageddon Culinary Specialist full 1c55c727-ab2a-4cd1-ba0b-b2eb50334977 https://share.transistor.fm/s/64bf6d35 Claude 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 food and hot sauce! We got into a great discussion regarding the concept of hard work and how far it can take you, the proliferation of student loan debt, cultural decline and its origin in America, his great American hitch-hiking tale, Farmageddon, as well as personal stories from his time living inside some of America's most seedy sub-cultures. There are some great life lessons shared and I look forward to having Claude back to get into even more about this fascinating man. Grab a glass! There Will Be Bourbon! Tonight's discussion fueled by Flying Ace Blended Bourbon.

]]> Claude 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 food and hot sauce! We got into a great discussion regarding the concept of hard work and how far it can take you, the proliferation of student loan debt, cultural decline and its origin in America, his great American hitch-hiking tale, Farmageddon, as well as personal stories from his time living inside some of America's most seedy sub-cultures. There are some great life lessons shared and I look forward to having Claude back to get into even more about this fascinating man. Grab a glass! There Will Be Bourbon! Tonight's discussion fueled by Flying Ace Blended Bourbon.

]]> Sat, 11 Mar 2023 14:22:33 -0800 Eric Bandazewski Eric Bandazewski 8037 Claude 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 food and hot sauce! We got into a great discussion regarding the concept of hard work and how far it can take you, the proliferation of student loan debt, cultural decline and its origin in America, his great American hitch-hiking tale, Farmageddon, as well as personal stories from his time living inside some of America's most seedy sub-cultures. There are some great life lessons shared and I look forward to having Claude back to get into even more about this fascinating man. Grab a glass! There Will Be Bourbon! Tonight's discussion fueled by Flying Ace Blended Bourbon.

]]> Bourbon, Whiskey, Sports, Culture, Sports, Gambling, Taboos, Winning, Money, Sex, Politics, UFC Yes Eric Bandazewski Kay Eastham - Army Veteran 79 79 Kay Eastham - Army Veteran full 23f06027-1c99-478e-9d79-4711020494c4 https://share.transistor.fm/s/4d6f8e98 Born 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 the Army at ARCENT and 3rd Special Forces Group. She stopped by the virtual bar to discuss the lingering issues regarding the Army Combat Fitness Test (ACFT), the lack of willingness to dedicate time and effort to self-improvement both physically and mentally, as well as her transition into civilian life. Grab a glass! There Will Be Bourbon! This episode fueled by Hotel Tango Reserve Bourbon. 

]]> Born 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 the Army at ARCENT and 3rd Special Forces Group. She stopped by the virtual bar to discuss the lingering issues regarding the Army Combat Fitness Test (ACFT), the lack of willingness to dedicate time and effort to self-improvement both physically and mentally, as well as her transition into civilian life. Grab a glass! There Will Be Bourbon! This episode fueled by Hotel Tango Reserve Bourbon. 

]]> Sat, 11 Mar 2023 14:08:47 -0800 Eric Bandazewski Eric Bandazewski 8187 Born 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 the Army at ARCENT and 3rd Special Forces Group. She stopped by the virtual bar to discuss the lingering issues regarding the Army Combat Fitness Test (ACFT), the lack of willingness to dedicate time and effort to self-improvement both physically and mentally, as well as her transition into civilian life. Grab a glass! There Will Be Bourbon! This episode fueled by Hotel Tango Reserve Bourbon. 

]]> Bourbon, Whiskey, Sports, Culture, Sports, Gambling, Taboos, Winning, Money, Sex, Politics, UFC Yes Eric Bandazewski Morgan Hancock - Founder of Bourbon with Heart 78 78 Morgan Hancock - Founder of Bourbon with Heart full 9704b8d5-6c55-4a07-8569-6e2bc3a461ef https://share.transistor.fm/s/63646b2d Morgan 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 early life adversity and not letting that define who you become or stand in the way of achieving your dreams. There is a current call for local Kentucky artists for her upcoming event. You can find more information at www.bourbonwithheart.org as well as vote for your favorite bourbon barrel artwork at www.bourbonwithheart.org/vote.

]]> Morgan 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 early life adversity and not letting that define who you become or stand in the way of achieving your dreams. There is a current call for local Kentucky artists for her upcoming event. You can find more information at www.bourbonwithheart.org as well as vote for your favorite bourbon barrel artwork at www.bourbonwithheart.org/vote.

]]> Sun, 05 Feb 2023 13:16:17 -0800 Eric Bandazewski Eric Bandazewski 5290 Morgan 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 early life adversity and not letting that define who you become or stand in the way of achieving your dreams. There is a current call for local Kentucky artists for her upcoming event. You can find more information at www.bourbonwithheart.org as well as vote for your favorite bourbon barrel artwork at www.bourbonwithheart.org/vote. Grab a glass!! This episode's fuel: Old Forester 1897 Bottled in Bond. Morgan 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 Bourbon, Whiskey, Sports, Culture, Sports, Gambling, Taboos, Winning, Money, Sex, Politics, UFC Yes Eric Bandazewski Twitter's @LouisvilleGun 77 77 Twitter's @LouisvilleGun full 4371f6fe-0f59-46d2-a890-4f92ffc7a2d8 https://share.transistor.fm/s/a911f9c2 Wed, 01 Feb 2023 05:47:44 -0800 Eric Bandazewski Eric Bandazewski 7492 An 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 social media, gun legislation, the homeless and mental health crisis in American cities, and much, much more. Grab a glass! Tonight's Bourbon: Weller Full Proof Single Barrel Store Pick. An 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 full Bourbon, Whiskey, Sports, Culture, Sports, Gambling, Taboos, Winning, Money, Sex, Politics, UFC Yes Eric Bandazewski Jesse Kelly - Host of The Jesse Kelly Show 76 76 Jesse Kelly - Host of The Jesse Kelly Show full 6a08f38a-e5c3-476d-b537-ca1727581ed6 https://share.transistor.fm/s/87a6f0bd Fri, 09 Dec 2022 08:05:42 -0800 Eric Bandazewski Eric Bandazewski 3068 Jesse 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. Jesse 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 reminde Bourbon, Whiskey, Sports, Culture, Sports, Gambling, Taboos, Winning, Money, Sex, Politics, UFC Yes Eric Bandazewski Brian and Teresa Morgenstern - "Vignettes & Vino" Authors and Former Senior White House Staff 75 75 Brian and Teresa Morgenstern - "Vignettes & Vino" Authors and Former Senior White House Staff full bd0a963f-8101-4372-b386-45911de02ec2 https://share.transistor.fm/s/35d9c371 Wed, 16 Nov 2022 08:59:00 -0800 Eric Bandazewski Eric Bandazewski 4123 Brian 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 Trump White House with Recipes and Cocktail pairings is a wonderfully entertaining trip through their time in the Trump administration, surviving with each other during the pandemic, insight into major events during those 4 years, as well as easy to follow recipes for you to eat and drink along with them. Grab a glass! Bourbon: Wyoming Whiskey Private Stock Bourbon store pick from Bounty Hunter in Napa, CA. Brian 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 Bourbon, Whiskey, Sports, Culture, Sports, Gambling, Taboos, Winning, Money, Sex, Politics, UFC Yes Eric Bandazewski Rob Province - "Fear The Floof" 74 74 Rob Province - "Fear The Floof" full 158bf5d6-a0bb-4811-b51f-18bccdb1ac74 https://share.transistor.fm/s/df31f17d Wed, 14 Sep 2022 06:52:27 -0700 Eric Bandazewski Eric Bandazewski 10111 Rob 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 Will Be Bourbon. Tonight's selection: Rabbit Hole Heigold Kentucky Straight Bourbon. Rob 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 prevente Bourbon, Whiskey, Sports, Culture, Sports, Gambling, Taboos, Winning, Money, Sex, Politics, UFC Yes John Phillips - Host of The John Phillips Show on KABC in Los Angeles 73 73 John Phillips - Host of The John Phillips Show on KABC in Los Angeles full efabc5b7-a3a2-4557-9f7b-efcca0bfeb76 https://share.transistor.fm/s/5faab27f Sat, 30 Jul 2022 12:20:32 -0700 Eric Bandazewski Eric Bandazewski 5717 John 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 Las Vegas in 2017. Grab a glass! Source of Conversation: Frey Ranch Straight Bourbon Whiskey. John 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 Ang Bourbon, Whiskey, Sports, Culture, Sports, Gambling, Taboos, Winning, Money, Sex, Politics, UFC Yes "Red Devil"- MVRDERCVLT Co-Founder and SF Member 72 72 "Red Devil"- MVRDERCVLT Co-Founder and SF Member full 325915a8-23aa-4e36-97ac-22ff8e9562d4 https://share.transistor.fm/s/fbbdadbc Sat, 23 Jul 2022 13:03:30 -0700 Eric Bandazewski Eric Bandazewski 10126 Red 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! Red 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 Bourbon, Whiskey, Sports, Culture, Sports, Gambling, Taboos, Winning, Money, Sex, Politics, UFC Yes Gruntpa - "We Went To War, America Didn't." 71 71 Gruntpa - "We Went To War, America Didn't." full 1ecd461c-ee11-4d4a-81ec-05329a673a81 https://share.transistor.fm/s/3bc4f097 Thu, 30 Jun 2022 09:23:12 -0700 Eric Bandazewski Eric Bandazewski 9346 The 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 extremely thoughtful and nuanced discussion I think everyone will like and appreciate. Grab a glass! The 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 Bourbon, Whiskey, Sports, Culture, Sports, Gambling, Taboos, Winning, Money, Sex, Politics, UFC Yes Demp McGee - Oil Man, Medic, and SOLATAC Founder Returns! 70 70 Demp McGee - Oil Man, Medic, and SOLATAC Founder Returns! full d5b9d737-2fc4-4808-aa97-36899d7f68d4 https://share.transistor.fm/s/0c89815b Tue, 21 Jun 2022 08:40:13 -0700 Eric Bandazewski Eric Bandazewski 10449 Demp 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 at Robb Elementary and discuss the deadly inaction of the Uvalde police department. Bringing the mood back up, we chat about Farmageddon and his role in it, as well as the medic services he provides and trains people up on there and elsewhere around the country. This is a fun one so grab a glass!! Demp 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 t Bourbon, Whiskey, Sports, Culture, Sports, Gambling, Taboos, Winning, Money, Sex, Politics, UFC Yes Mark Sibley - Author and Crisis Management Expert 69 69 Mark Sibley - Author and Crisis Management Expert full b3cc90e2-88c2-476e-a121-5e95ae749c34 https://share.transistor.fm/s/6181ad38 Tue, 26 Apr 2022 20:22:49 -0700 Eric Bandazewski Eric Bandazewski 9641 Mark 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 book as well as the possibility of an EMP in America, why it hasn't happened yet, what is on the horizon in terms of global security, if it is purposeful or due to negligence, and much, much more in one of the most telling and informative discussions I've had in this space. Grab a glass! There Will Be Bourbon. Mark 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, Chin Bourbon, Whiskey, Sports, Culture, Sports, Gambling, Taboos, Winning, Money, Sex, Politics, UFC Yes Brandon Neely - GTMO Vet, Stolen Valor Exposer, Fellow Bourbon Snob 68 68 Brandon Neely - GTMO Vet, Stolen Valor Exposer, Fellow Bourbon Snob full 3d4de45b-23b0-462f-8de2-25c08de6c756 https://share.transistor.fm/s/b6abe67d Mon, 28 Mar 2022 20:28:41 -0700 Eric Bandazewski Eric Bandazewski 7201 Brandon 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 field to bring honor to those deserving of it. We wrap things up with a discussion of the ongoing situation in Ukraine and how our current elected leaders may be leading us astray. Grab a glass! There Will Be Bourbon. Brandon 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 Freed Bourbon, Whiskey, Sports, Culture, Sports, Gambling, Taboos, Winning, Money, Sex, Politics, UFC Yes Happy Hour With Chef Andrew Gruel - Founder and CEO of Slapfish 67 67 Happy Hour With Chef Andrew Gruel - Founder and CEO of Slapfish full 767db3c9-a1c5-4203-85cf-9ef7665d17e5 https://share.transistor.fm/s/92804129 Mon, 14 Mar 2022 19:01:36 -0700 Eric Bandazewski Eric Bandazewski 1827 Chef 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 government inefficacy as whole. We also talk sustainable seafood and how rising costs are going to impact it. Grab a glass! It's Happy Hour! There Will Be Bourbon! Chef 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 Bourbon, Whiskey, Sports, Culture, Sports, Gambling, Taboos, Winning, Money, Sex, Politics, UFC Yes Happy Hour With Kristina Wong - Defense Reporter Covering the Pentagon for Breitbart News. 66 66 Happy Hour With Kristina Wong - Defense Reporter Covering the Pentagon for Breitbart News. full fa207447-19d1-411a-9670-93ac1381e8a5 https://share.transistor.fm/s/dc0f7580 Wed, 26 Jan 2022 18:14:18 -0800 Eric Bandazewski Eric Bandazewski 3024 The 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! There Will Be Bourbon! The 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 Bourbon, Whiskey, Sports, Culture, Sports, Gambling, Taboos, Winning, Money, Sex, Politics, UFC Yes Kenneth Ramos - Psychological Operations Expert and US Army WTF Nation Radio Host 65 65 Kenneth Ramos - Psychological Operations Expert and US Army WTF Nation Radio Host full c2bd1d51-9fb6-4fe9-aead-3ceb0518b863 https://share.transistor.fm/s/adb3a1a0 Thu, 20 Jan 2022 07:37:12 -0800 Eric Bandazewski Eric Bandazewski 9829 Kenneth 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. Kenneth 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, Bourbon, Whiskey, Sports, Culture, Sports, Gambling, Taboos, Winning, Money, Sex, Politics, UFC Yes Lafayette Lee - Veteran and Southern Agrarian 64 64 Lafayette Lee - Veteran and Southern Agrarian full 899ceb67-2d68-4c67-b883-c26c3d3f8ff5 https://share.transistor.fm/s/5f9fe07f Thu, 13 Jan 2022 07:58:17 -0800 Eric Bandazewski Eric Bandazewski 4852 Sometimes 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. Sometimes 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 pr Bourbon, Whiskey, Sports, Culture, Sports, Gambling, Taboos, Winning, Money, Sex, Politics, UFC Yes Clay Martin - Retired Green Beret and Weapons Expert 63 63 Clay Martin - Retired Green Beret and Weapons Expert full 375ef975-fe50-4f1c-8a44-dc1ad73f42b7 https://share.transistor.fm/s/d416d3e8 Thu, 06 Jan 2022 07:50:19 -0800 Eric Bandazewski Eric Bandazewski 5993 Clay 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! Clay 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 partie Bourbon, Whiskey, Sports, Culture, Sports, Gambling, Taboos, Winning, Money, Sex, Politics, UFC Yes Matt Somerlot 62 62 Matt Somerlot full 0c29a99d-4f95-428f-9a18-6718d024e966 https://share.transistor.fm/s/250f950f Wed, 08 Dec 2021 07:27:28 -0800 Eric Bandazewski Eric Bandazewski 5708 Matt 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 History. He went to college thinking he'd be a doctor like his dad, but the Physics buzzsaw ended that dream and he majored in Biology/Horticulture. He also spent a lot of time in the art building, studying art history. He loves to volunteer for causes that support the disabled, disenfranchised, or those looking for connection. This has meant equine (horse) therapy, Team RWB (veterans), and Play Catch, his current project. Matt is the embodiment of what I wanted to do when I first set out to do this podcast; an average American with anything but an average story. Grab a glass! There Will Be Bourbon! Matt 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 Bourbon, Whiskey, Sports, Culture, Sports, Gambling, Taboos, Winning, Money, Sex, Politics, UFC Yes Heather Shouse - Host of Shouse in the House 61 61 Heather Shouse - Host of Shouse in the House full 9ee68b12-e7b5-4a84-b33e-135b7e924b70 https://share.transistor.fm/s/9451d80c Mon, 15 Nov 2021 20:26:17 -0800 Eric Bandazewski Eric Bandazewski 6157 Heather 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! Heather 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 o Bourbon, Whiskey, Sports, Culture, Sports, Gambling, Taboos, Winning, Money, Sex, Politics, UFC Yes Congressional Candidate Joe Kent and Fellow Retired Green Beret Javier Mackey 60 60 Congressional Candidate Joe Kent and Fellow Retired Green Beret Javier Mackey full 1b838c9d-b17f-45dd-b3d9-712b0ff994b1 https://share.transistor.fm/s/f3bafdc1 Joe 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's also got some advice for those men and women out there considering running for office themselves. Javier and I then discuss in depth his work with the Flanders Field Organization which has been working to get interpreters out of Afghanistan and over to America and continues to raise money to do so. Javier also shares some emotional insights into Afghanistan and why he feels we weren't ultimately successful. There may also be an in depth discussion about the state of hip hop and why it died decades ago. Grab a glass! There Will Be Bourbon!

]]> Joe 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's also got some advice for those men and women out there considering running for office themselves. Javier and I then discuss in depth his work with the Flanders Field Organization which has been working to get interpreters out of Afghanistan and over to America and continues to raise money to do so. Javier also shares some emotional insights into Afghanistan and why he feels we weren't ultimately successful. There may also be an in depth discussion about the state of hip hop and why it died decades ago. Grab a glass! There Will Be Bourbon!

]]> Thu, 14 Oct 2021 07:37:14 -0700 Eric Bandazewski Eric Bandazewski 7452 Joe 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's also got some advice for those men and women out there considering running for office themselves. Javier and I then discuss in depth his work with the Flanders Field Organization which has been working to get interpreters out of Afghanistan and over to America and continues to raise money to do so. Javier also shares some emotional insights into Afghanistan and why he feels we weren't ultimately successful. There may also be an in depth discussion about the state of hip hop and why it died decades ago. Grab a glass! There Will Be Bourbon! Joe 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 S Politics, Afghanistan, Hip Hop, Rap, Interpreters, Current Events, Bourbon, Pumpkin Spice Lattes Yes Javier Goya - Global Commodities Expert 59 59 Javier Goya - Global Commodities Expert full 0a08b256-c1fd-4e70-8226-752dc8ebfdf4 https://share.transistor.fm/s/85697bdf Thu, 23 Sep 2021 07:43:09 -0700 Eric Bandazewski Eric Bandazewski 8724 Javier 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. He likes tequila. He hates the Federal Reserve. He despises China. He is on Twitter, where I found him, to promote new ways of thinking about complex ideas and to promote family first as a solution to societal problems. Grab a glass! There Will Be Bourbon! Javier 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 tabl Bourbon, Whiskey, Sports, Culture, Sports, Gambling, Taboos, Winning, Money, Sex, Politics, UFC Yes Terry Schappert - Green Beret, Hollywood Icon 58 58 Terry Schappert - Green Beret, Hollywood Icon full d2ebda20-5fd8-48e7-900f-2d0726fcde98 https://share.transistor.fm/s/5665dca6 Tue, 31 Aug 2021 21:19:13 -0700 Eric Bandazewski Eric Bandazewski 8716 Terry 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. Terry 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, Bourbon, Whiskey, Sports, Culture, Sports, Gambling, Taboos, Winning, Money, Sex, Politics, UFC Yes Greg Diacogiannis - Iraq War Veteran and Patriot 57 57 Greg Diacogiannis - Iraq War Veteran and Patriot full ea0c516c-60d7-4f63-97dd-3c23ff30fd2f https://share.transistor.fm/s/c46ab00a Wed, 11 Aug 2021 08:22:54 -0700 Eric Bandazewski Eric Bandazewski 6688 Greg 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 also has taken up a role with a veteran owned company that has been exploding in the past year that will be discussed in more detail in the future. Greg 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 Ira Bourbon, Whiskey, Sports, Culture, Sports, Gambling, Taboos, Winning, Money, Sex, Politics, UFC Yes Teresa Davis - Former White House Senior Communications Advisor 55 55 Teresa Davis - Former White House Senior Communications Advisor full b501f158-f12f-48c8-a3e4-94e26fe4fe0d https://share.transistor.fm/s/ecc9a023 Fri, 18 Jun 2021 18:16:43 -0700 Eric Bandazewski Eric Bandazewski 10472 What 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 What 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 t Bourbon, Whiskey, Sports, Culture, Sports, Gambling, Taboos, Winning, Money, Sex, Politics, UFC Yes Drew Mullins - Retired Navy Seal Part 2 54 54 Drew Mullins - Retired Navy Seal Part 2 full 56859e52-1937-4221-b017-b99327481cd9 https://share.transistor.fm/s/52f7a986 Thu, 10 Jun 2021 07:32:21 -0700 Eric Bandazewski Eric Bandazewski 6467 Retired 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! Retired 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 Bourbon, Whiskey, Sports, Culture, Sports, Gambling, Taboos, Winning, Money, Sex, Politics, UFC Yes Drew Mullins - Retired Navy SEAL Part 1 53 53 Drew Mullins - Retired Navy SEAL Part 1 full 5858dc26-8bb7-4947-a5da-6b71ca444a4f https://share.transistor.fm/s/77db1dde Thu, 03 Jun 2021 07:24:05 -0700 Eric Bandazewski Eric Bandazewski 7452 Drew 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 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 Bourbon, Whiskey, Sports, Culture, Sports, Gambling, Taboos, Winning, Money, Sex, Politics, UFC Yes Father Dan Beeman - America's Priest 52 52 Father Dan Beeman - America's Priest full 0a7668fe-8b44-471a-9d40-09bb4b4f8c27 https://share.transistor.fm/s/6a9c7780 Wed, 19 May 2021 08:48:39 -0700 Eric Bandazewski Eric Bandazewski 7310 I 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 his glass, mountains that intimidate, and the abolition of Daylight Savings Time. I 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 fo Bourbon, Whiskey, Sports, Culture, Sports, Gambling, Taboos, Winning, Money, Sex, Politics, UFC Yes There Will Be Banter - Episode 18 51 51 There Will Be Banter - Episode 18 full 7e9d7677-cf29-402d-88ee-6fe6f51310e5 https://share.transistor.fm/s/1974d0de Sat, 08 May 2021 09:25:24 -0700 Eric Bandazewski Eric Bandazewski 3099 There 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! There 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 th Bourbon, Whiskey, Sports, Culture, Sports, Gambling, Taboos, Winning, Money, Sex, Politics, UFC Yes Julio Rosas - America's Most Trusted Riot Reporter 50 50 Julio Rosas - America's Most Trusted Riot Reporter full e7aebc56-d380-4a74-9c74-93794a4ec9db https://share.transistor.fm/s/10af5d00 Tue, 04 May 2021 19:23:51 -0700 Eric Bandazewski Eric Bandazewski 4012 Julio 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 Will Be Bourbon! Julio 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 ar Bourbon, Whiskey, Sports, Culture, Sports, Gambling, Taboos, Winning, Money, Sex, Politics, UFC Yes Kristina Wong - Award Winning Defense Reporter 49 49 Kristina Wong - Award Winning Defense Reporter full d61c24c2-c6a6-4318-bf3d-a1ba4327ab27 https://share.transistor.fm/s/fc3df953 Thu, 15 Apr 2021 14:42:18 -0700 Eric Bandazewski Eric Bandazewski 4612 You'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 Will Be Bourbon. You'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 Bourbon, Whiskey, Sports, Culture, Sports, Gambling, Taboos, Winning, Money, Sex, Politics, UFC Yes There Will Be Banter - Episode 17 48 48 There Will Be Banter - Episode 17 full 9ac76166-2461-4011-a8df-7f3bf391ed8e https://share.transistor.fm/s/0a897822 Sat, 03 Apr 2021 22:25:52 -0700 Eric Bandazewski Eric Bandazewski 3154 The 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 The 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.soun ACFT, Army, Physical Fitness, Bourbon, Whiskey, Banter, Talk Yes Carey Duval - Combat Veteran and Adaptive Competitive Athlete 47 47 Carey Duval - Combat Veteran and Adaptive Competitive Athlete full cb7dbd01-42a6-4804-88a3-d1b3da841436 https://share.transistor.fm/s/03c258fa Tue, 16 Mar 2021 21:09:46 -0700 Eric Bandazewski Eric Bandazewski 5222 There 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. Carey is a good dude. Drink up and enjoy. There 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 Bourbon, Whiskey, Sports, Culture, Sports, Gambling, Taboos, Winning, Money, Sex, Politics, UFC Yes Robert Thornton and Tim Mantsch - Gain Train Reunion 2.0 46 46 Robert Thornton and Tim Mantsch - Gain Train Reunion 2.0 full a6c19fcf-71f4-4d61-8a48-6a22f72f1ed0 https://share.transistor.fm/s/450f6939 Tue, 02 Mar 2021 21:33:55 -0800 Eric Bandazewski Eric Bandazewski 7743 Tim 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! Tim 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 dec Bourbon, Whiskey, Sports, Culture, Sports, Gambling, Taboos, Winning, Money, Sex, Politics, UFC Yes Sam Rogers - Concerned Vets for America 45 45 Sam Rogers - Concerned Vets for America full 50e6e226-b2a5-4f73-bf08-4649032915cb https://share.transistor.fm/s/d7943c42 Wed, 24 Feb 2021 07:47:41 -0800 Eric Bandazewski Eric Bandazewski 6038 Former 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 out as the best way to impact policy all Americans can do. Grab a glass. There Will Be Bourbon! Former 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. S Bourbon, Whiskey, Sports, Culture, Sports, Gambling, Taboos, Winning, Money, Sex, Politics, UFC Yes There Will Be Banter - Episode 16 43 43 There Will Be Banter - Episode 16 full 52088836-6dcc-484f-b826-8f5be6e80e03 https://share.transistor.fm/s/c80ef870 Fri, 19 Feb 2021 07:22:35 -0800 Eric Bandazewski Eric Bandazewski 3319 We 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! We 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 Pres Bourbon, Whiskey, Sports, Culture, Sports, Gambling, Taboos, Winning, Money, Sex, Politics, UFC Yes There Will Be Banter - Episode 15 41 41 There Will Be Banter - Episode 15 full 62ef79b4-eab6-482e-8fc7-f5bc4cc3b866 https://share.transistor.fm/s/02f45ff2 Sat, 30 Jan 2021 09:00:15 -0800 Eric Bandazewski Eric Bandazewski 2453 We 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. We 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 Bourbon, Whiskey, Sports, Culture, Sports, Gambling, Taboos, Winning, Money, Sex, Politics, UFC Yes There Will Be Banter - Episode 14 39 39 There Will Be Banter - Episode 14 full 8bf68d8e-c445-4c4c-8f08-bdbc326185a5 https://share.transistor.fm/s/e0f170e1 Fri, 22 Jan 2021 07:51:20 -0800 Eric Bandazewski Eric Bandazewski 2207 This 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. This 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 Bourbon, Whiskey, Sports, Culture, Sports, Gambling, Taboos, Winning, Money, Sex, Politics, UFC Yes Braxton McCoy - Icon of the American West 38 38 Braxton McCoy - Icon of the American West full 1e28f0b9-b17f-454e-9109-3d4288c57c4f https://share.transistor.fm/s/42fffa7a Wed, 20 Jan 2021 07:32:11 -0800 Eric Bandazewski Eric Bandazewski 8516 Braxton 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 anything, California does better than France. Grab a glass. There Will Be Bourbon. Braxton 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 re Bourbon, Whiskey, Sports, Culture, Sports, Gambling, Taboos, Winning, Money, Sex, Politics, UFC Yes There Will Be Banter - Episode 13 37 37 There Will Be Banter - Episode 13 full 4964fa39-43fd-4476-8231-d37467d16381 https://share.transistor.fm/s/a17ba785 Back 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! 

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]]> Sat, 09 Jan 2021 17:34:34 -0800 Eric Bandazewski Eric Bandazewski 3976 Back 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! 

]]> Bourbon, Whiskey, Sports, Culture, Sports, Gambling, Taboos, Winning, Money, Sex, Politics, UFC Yes Walt Niziolek - Investor, Operations Exec, Small Business Owner, Former Army Ranger 35 35 Walt Niziolek - Investor, Operations Exec, Small Business Owner, Former Army Ranger full b3d8bb49-24f1-45cb-b4ed-c09124bf750b https://share.transistor.fm/s/f74ffb24 Wed, 09 Dec 2020 08:03:30 -0800 Eric Bandazewski Eric Bandazewski 8367 Walt 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 responsible for that kind, audible reminder to fasten your seatbelts. Later he would design power scooters and motor coaches before starting his own venture capitalist and private equity company focused on developing small businesses. Throughout all of these steps along the way, Walt has demonstrated his calling to serve, be it is his country, his Soldiers, or his fellow man. We need more men and women like Walt. Grab a glass. There Will Be Bourbon. Walt 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 po Bourbon, Whiskey, Sports, Culture, Sports, Gambling, Taboos, Winning, Money, Sex, Politics, UFC Yes There Will Be Banter - Episode 12 34 34 There Will Be Banter - Episode 12 full d942869b-94d8-4aae-8093-ba2ae5d594f8 https://share.transistor.fm/s/61c29c4a Fri, 04 Dec 2020 07:28:40 -0800 Eric Bandazewski Eric Bandazewski 2501 The 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. The 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 bac Bourbon, Whiskey, Sports, Culture, Sports, Gambling, Taboos, Winning, Money, Sex, Politics, UFC Yes Lisa Jaster - Delete The Adjective 33 33 Lisa Jaster - Delete The Adjective full 58f7f9e6-da4c-47a6-a11a-6e79ba34087a https://share.transistor.fm/s/7f3469cf Wed, 02 Dec 2020 08:03:15 -0800 Eric Bandazewski Eric Bandazewski 8724 In 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 describes a few other moments in her career along the way. Hear her unique story about 9/11, the early years in Afghanistan and Iraq, the types of men and women America needs in combat today, and just how she found herself in the US Army's Ranger school. Delete the adjective, not the bourbon. Grab a glass. In 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 Bourbon, Whiskey, Sports, Culture, Sports, Gambling, Taboos, Winning, Money, Sex, Politics, UFC No Brink - Adversity is Not an Excuse 32 32 Brink - Adversity is Not an Excuse full d7a8faa3-91c0-4172-be73-057cbe78b148 https://share.transistor.fm/s/6e723abf Tue, 24 Nov 2020 07:51:26 -0800 Eric Bandazewski Eric Bandazewski 6908 "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. "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 circumst Bourbon, Whiskey, Sports, Culture, Sports, Gambling, Taboos, Winning, Money, Sex, Politics, UFC No There Will Be Banter - Episode 11 31 31 There Will Be Banter - Episode 11 full a33a9296-c1be-4430-88ce-33272d3ec7bd https://share.transistor.fm/s/ad7e2d64 Fri, 20 Nov 2020 07:13:58 -0800 Eric Bandazewski Eric Bandazewski 2854 America'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. America'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 devel Bourbon, Whiskey, Sports, Culture, Sports, Gambling, Taboos, Winning, Money, Sex, Politics, UFC Yes Eddie McClintock - America's Leading Man 30 30 Eddie McClintock - America's Leading Man full f56584ec-1340-41c2-bddf-bcc13c820ecf https://share.transistor.fm/s/b56ba88e Tue, 17 Nov 2020 21:36:36 -0800 Eric Bandazewski Eric Bandazewski 8797 I 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. I 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 drivin Bourbon, Whiskey, Sports, Culture, Sports, Gambling, Taboos, Winning, Money, Sex, Politics, UFC No There Will Be Banter - Episode 10 29 29 There Will Be Banter - Episode 10 full c962267a-5023-4355-83d4-3e03b4a7c164 https://share.transistor.fm/s/75093285 Fri, 13 Nov 2020 07:26:12 -0800 Eric Bandazewski Eric Bandazewski 4024 The 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 think like one of us. There Will Be Banter! The 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 Bourbon, Whiskey, Sports, Culture, Sports, Gambling, Taboos, Winning, Money, Sex, Politics, UFC Yes There Will Be Banter - Episode 9 28 28 There Will Be Banter - Episode 9 full a1661d49-d589-4cd3-bcac-b63d0eb3d29e https://share.transistor.fm/s/c231f82a Fri, 06 Nov 2020 07:19:48 -0800 Eric Bandazewski Eric Bandazewski 3602 The 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 Will Be Banter! The 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 Bourbon, Whiskey, Sports, Culture, Sports, Gambling, Taboos, Winning, Money, Sex, Politics, UFC Yes Clay Martin - Green Beret, Author, Guy YOU Should Listen To 27 27 Clay Martin - Green Beret, Author, Guy YOU Should Listen To full 788c2659-7aa6-4ed5-854e-d53ea7c40f54 https://share.transistor.fm/s/4a5623d0 Mon, 02 Nov 2020 20:41:16 -0800 Eric Bandazewski Eric Bandazewski 5960 Clay 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 crisis. This is brutal honesty from a man who has lived and done things the rest of us have only read about or watched some actor do poorly. Grab a glass and his new book Prairie Fire: Guidebook for Surviving Civil War 2. There Will Be Bourbon. Clay 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 t Bourbon, Whiskey, Sports, Culture, Sports, Gambling, Taboos, Winning, Money, Sex, Politics, UFC Yes There Will Be Banter - Episode 8 26 26 There Will Be Banter - Episode 8 full 28572d3c-3c7f-4812-b55e-2c95ca7d276e https://share.transistor.fm/s/8cdf4a0d Fri, 30 Oct 2020 07:21:49 -0700 Eric Bandazewski Eric Bandazewski 4607 This 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, but you probably think like one of us. There Will Be Banter. This 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 Bourbon, Whiskey, Sports, Culture, Sports, Gambling, Taboos, Winning, Money, Sex, Politics, UFC Yes Larry Teakell - Soldier's Medal Recipient for Heroism 25 25 Larry Teakell - Soldier's Medal Recipient for Heroism full ce7596ae-c5b9-4636-85f5-2757f0434044 https://share.transistor.fm/s/87fca136 Tue, 27 Oct 2020 20:32:48 -0700 Eric Bandazewski Eric Bandazewski 7306 Sergeant 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, Larry has started the Junkyard Tactical company making knives, swords, and other weapons out of scrap and discarded metal and steel. His latest fundraising effort went to support the mural for Silver Star recipient, SFC Alwyn Cashe and is actively engaged in the effort to have him awarded the Medal of Honor. Grab a glass. Sergeant 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 deploy Bourbon, Whiskey, Sports, Culture, Sports, Gambling, Taboos, Winning, Money, Sex, Politics, UFC No There Will Be Banter - Episode 7 24 24 There Will Be Banter - Episode 7 full 3f0bd7c1-bf1c-429f-9daf-9409cfe7f4bc https://share.transistor.fm/s/c24b7b2b Thu, 22 Oct 2020 20:43:52 -0700 Eric Bandazewski Eric Bandazewski 2503 We 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! We 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, Bourbon, Whiskey, Sports, Culture, Sports, Gambling, Taboos, Winning, Money, Sex, Politics, UFC No Pedro Turushina - Colombian Immigrant and American Business Owner 23 23 Pedro Turushina - Colombian Immigrant and American Business Owner full ab72739c-5e7a-4ae7-b79e-60ab43153c87 https://share.transistor.fm/s/e8831a86 Mon, 19 Oct 2020 20:08:40 -0700 Eric Bandazewski Eric Bandazewski 5256 Pedro 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 the midst of a pandemic. This is a great American story and another chapter in the epic history book about the people of the United States. Pedro 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 mo Bourbon, Whiskey, Sports, Culture, Sports, Gambling, Taboos, Winning, Money, Sex, Politics, UFC No Renee Goble - Assistant City Attorney and Senior Litigator 22 22 Renee Goble - Assistant City Attorney and Senior Litigator full aa759ff8-ffef-4b49-8c20-3a53c97acff2 https://share.transistor.fm/s/7745b8bf Mon, 12 Oct 2020 21:42:01 -0700 Eric Bandazewski Eric Bandazewski 9000 Renee 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 impact on her career. This is a unique American story of success and one we all should dedicate some time to learning and understanding. Renee 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 c Bourbon, Whiskey, Sports, Culture, Sports, Gambling, Taboos, Winning, Money, Sex, Politics, UFC No There Will Be Banter - Episode 6 21 21 There Will Be Banter - Episode 6 full b42f39bc-ff74-4c36-b117-cdb2ceb7622a https://share.transistor.fm/s/f280c815 Thu, 01 Oct 2020 19:57:52 -0700 Eric Bandazewski Eric Bandazewski 2690 The 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. The 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 Bourbon, Whiskey, Sports, Culture, Sports, Gambling, Taboos, Winning, Money, Sex, Politics, UFC No "Demp McGee" - Oil Man and Solatac Founder 20 20 "Demp McGee" - Oil Man and Solatac Founder full b1bdd221-4edc-4ddc-9f69-8febbf6de10a https://share.transistor.fm/s/e64a89af Mon, 28 Sep 2020 20:26:10 -0700 Eric Bandazewski Eric Bandazewski 5940 "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. "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 st Bourbon, Whiskey, Sports, Culture, Sports, Gambling, Taboos, Winning, Money, Sex, Politics, UFC No There Will Be Banter - Episode 5 19 19 There Will Be Banter - Episode 5 full ed506981-da86-43b0-9836-64549a8803c7 https://share.transistor.fm/s/7056969c Fri, 25 Sep 2020 07:31:04 -0700 Eric Bandazewski Eric Bandazewski 3493 This 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. This 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 Bourbon, Whiskey, Sports, Culture, Sports, Gambling, Taboos, Winning, Money, Sex, Politics, UFC No UFC 253 - Free Money Alert 18 18 UFC 253 - Free Money Alert full 23d2571e-d801-4dbc-898d-5f8ac38a8b18 https://share.transistor.fm/s/c3b29d3e Wed, 23 Sep 2020 21:38:25 -0700 Eric Bandazewski Eric Bandazewski 1760 https://youtu.be/7SaoTpA7hYY https://youtu.be/7SaoTpA7hYY Bourbon, Whiskey, Sports, Culture, Sports, Gambling, Taboos, Winning, Money, Sex, Politics, UFC No Javier Mackey - An American Treasure 17 17 Javier Mackey - An American Treasure full 599b5a2c-f75b-4a66-b854-ee71c7b0aa99 https://share.transistor.fm/s/61ae0a78 Mon, 21 Sep 2020 20:21:59 -0700 Eric Bandazewski Eric Bandazewski 9616 Javier 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 alongside SSG Rob Miller who was awarded the Medal of Honor. Javier has dedicated countless years of service to our nation and we should be grateful men like this exist to wage war on our behalf. Javier 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) Lev Bourbon, Whiskey, Sports, Culture, Sports, Gambling, Taboos, Winning, Money, Sex, Politics, UFC No There Will Be Banter - Episode 4 16 16 There Will Be Banter - Episode 4 full 6485e2a1-98cc-437c-99a9-ff87cc56b1d7 https://share.transistor.fm/s/f27af159 Thu, 17 Sep 2020 21:30:22 -0700 Eric Bandazewski Eric Bandazewski 3363 The 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. The 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 th Bourbon, Whiskey, Sports, Culture, Sports, Gambling, Taboos, Winning, Money, Sex, Politics, UFC Yes Joe Kent - Special Forces (Retired), Gold Star Husband 15 15 Joe Kent - Special Forces (Retired), Gold Star Husband full 1ec7f21d-0bf6-449a-ab67-a1185f2603d1 https://share.transistor.fm/s/543d6f42 Mon, 14 Sep 2020 21:19:25 -0700 Eric Bandazewski Eric Bandazewski 5542 Joe 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 from the Army in 2018. Joe Kent is the husband of Senior Chief Petty Officer Shannon Kent, who was killed in action on 16 January 2019 while conducting combat operations against ISIS in Manbij Syria, Shannon was assigned to a Special Operations Task Force at the time of her death. Joe 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. 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]]> Fri, 11 Sep 2020 07:37:46 -0700 Eric Bandazewski Eric Bandazewski 2684 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 week we discuss the various coup theories in the media and the President's private versus public response to the Coronavirus. Also, hear Nick's mental gymnastics in search of the scientific method! Remember, you may not think like us, but you probably think like one of us. There Will Be Banter. 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 week we discuss the various coup theories in the media and the President's private versus public re Bourbon, Whiskey, Sports, Culture, Sports, Gambling, Taboos, Winning, Money, Sex, Politics, UFC Yes There Will Be Banter - Episode 2 12 12 There Will Be Banter - Episode 2 full ca7164bc-ea02-4ea3-a73b-b8c37b04ae45 https://share.transistor.fm/s/f6afade7 Thu, 03 Sep 2020 23:34:53 -0700 Eric Bandazewski Eric Bandazewski 2640 We 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. We 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 Bourbon, Whiskey, Sports, Culture, Sports, Gambling, Taboos, Winning, Money, Sex, Politics, UFC No There Will Be Banter - Episode 1 11 11 There Will Be Banter - Episode 1 full 5cb4a67e-4ee6-4cd7-bded-0d36706610e9 https://share.transistor.fm/s/dc28166b Mon, 24 Aug 2020 20:26:06 -0700 Eric Bandazewski Eric Bandazewski 1984 The 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. The 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 Bourbon, Whiskey, Sports, Culture, Sports, Gambling, Taboos, Winning, Money, Sex, Politics, UFC No Retired US Army Colonel Chris Bagley 10 10 Retired US Army Colonel Chris Bagley full a2ebd6e1-b5f4-4b66-b925-67b4173b0a40 https://share.transistor.fm/s/c56f2b54 Sun, 23 Aug 2020 20:34:09 -0700 Eric Bandazewski Eric Bandazewski 2171 A 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." A 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." Bourbon, Whiskey, Sports, Culture, Sports, Gambling, Taboos, Winning, Money, Sex, Politics, UFC No Jerry O'Neill - Voice of The UCF Knights and Orlando Sports Talk Icon 8 8 Jerry O'Neill - Voice of The UCF Knights and Orlando Sports Talk Icon full 6a28ba83-ddcb-4a6d-9654-ed948460e6eb https://share.transistor.fm/s/5349752b Fri, 31 Jul 2020 07:17:55 -0700 Eric Bandazewski Eric Bandazewski 10460 This 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. This 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 bring Bourbon, Whiskey, Sports, Culture, Sports, Gambling, Taboos, Winning, Money, Sex, Politics, UFC Yes Veronika Lopez - First Generation American Patriot 7 7 Veronika Lopez - First Generation American Patriot full 8d343a75-db4d-4d7b-8f07-2121b85ef360 https://share.transistor.fm/s/1d171397 Sat, 25 Jul 2020 09:38:39 -0700 Eric Bandazewski Eric Bandazewski 8455 Veronica 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. Veronica 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 Bourbon, Whiskey, Sports, Culture, Sports, Gambling, Taboos, Winning, Money, Sex, Politics, UFC No Theo Sellers - Retired Army Lieutenant Colonel and All-Around Great American 6 6 Theo Sellers - Retired Army Lieutenant Colonel and All-Around Great American full 57da2665-b83c-4c22-88cb-172809691ad5 https://share.transistor.fm/s/28c29859 Sun, 19 Jul 2020 20:08:23 -0700 Eric Bandazewski Eric Bandazewski 7114 Retired 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. Retired 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 Bourbon, Whiskey, Sports, Culture, Sports, Gambling, Taboos, Winning, Money, Sex, Politics, UFC No The Outpost - The Battle of Kamdesh with Staff Sergeant Nicholas Davidson 5 5 The Outpost - The Battle of Kamdesh with Staff Sergeant Nicholas Davidson full 4f4f4c25-d1de-4076-884b-070702b48b94 https://share.transistor.fm/s/c096d330 Tue, 14 Jul 2020 21:08:58 -0700 Eric Bandazewski Eric Bandazewski 5319 Staff Sergeant Davidson discusses his role in the battle of Kamdesh at COP Keating and shares with us his take on the new movie, The Outpost based on the book by Jake Tapper. Staff Sergeant Davidson discusses his role in the battle of Kamdesh at COP Keating and shares with us his take on the new movie, The Outpost based on the book by Jake Tapper. Military, Army, The Outpost, Jake Tapper, Red Platoon, Bourbon, Culture, War, Taboos, Sex, Gambling No UFC 251 Fight Island Preview 4 4 UFC 251 Fight Island Preview full 861ed746-bc21-4795-9411-8d8e651bae7f https://share.transistor.fm/s/b31c2817 Fri, 10 Jul 2020 21:22:12 -0700 Eric Bandazewski Eric Bandazewski 1219 UFC 251 Fight Island Preview. Petr Yan vs Jose Aldo, Max Holloway vs Alexander Volkanovski, and Kamaru Usman vs Jorge Masvidal. UFC 251 Fight Island Preview. Petr Yan vs Jose Aldo, Max Holloway vs Alexander Volkanovski, and Kamaru Usman vs Jorge Masvidal. Bourbon, Whiskey, Sports, Culture, Sports, Gambling, Taboos, Winning, Money, Sex, Politics, UFC No Retired CIA Paramilitary Operations Officer Ron Moeller Part 2 3 3 Retired CIA Paramilitary Operations Officer Ron Moeller Part 2 full 3b429c3b-5992-4f10-8453-909f47ca35e1 https://share.transistor.fm/s/81d06e18 Sat, 04 Jul 2020 09:30:00 -0700 Eric Bandazewski Eric Bandazewski 2778 Part 2 with American icon Ron Moeller on his time with the agency. Happy Independence Day! Part 2 with American icon Ron Moeller on his time with the agency. Happy Independence Day! Bourbon, Whiskey, Sports, Culture, Sports, Gambling, Taboos, Winning, Money, Sex, Politics, UFC Yes Retired CIA Paramilitary Operations Officer Ron Moeller Part 1 2 2 Retired CIA Paramilitary Operations Officer Ron Moeller Part 1 full 64139930-c9a4-4fdd-aa2c-6f5d195c4373 https://share.transistor.fm/s/78bf0d5d Twitter @ericcoversagain
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]]> Wed, 01 Jul 2020 11:30:00 -0700 Eric Bandazewski Eric Bandazewski 5491 Ron Moeller, a Retired CIA Paramilitary Operations Officer who spent 38 years in service to the United States of America drops in to discuss his evolution in the intelligence community and his role in multiple operations during his tenure. Enjoy! Ron Moeller, a Retired CIA Paramilitary Operations Officer who spent 38 years in service to the United States of America drops in to discuss his evolution in the intelligence community and his role in multiple operations during his tenure. Enjoy! Bourbon, Whiskey, Sports, Culture, Sports, Gambling, Taboos, Winning, Money, Sex, Politics, UFC Yes