Kinsella on Liberty Podcast, Episode 330.
Lift Talks #2 — With Kinsella & Sammeroff.
Grok summary shownotes: In this episode of Lift Talks [0:00–26:36], Stephan Kinsella and Anthony Sammeroff recount their Telluride skiing trip with humor and libertarian flair. They start by discussing a catered dinner party [1:02–2:23], where mask mandates were dismissed, and vaccine reactions sparked debate, reflecting their data-driven skepticism. Their conversation shifts to political labels [4:09–5:03], criticizing "liberals" and "progressives" while noting a natural affinity with conservatives over Democrats. They recap their journey from Houston to Auburn, Alabama [6:23–9:43], meeting libertarian figures like Jeff Barr and Roderick Long, and share gossip about factionalism in libertarian circles [10:00–12:45]. On the slopes, they enjoy fast runs like the Enchanted Forest [25:38–26:36], blending personal anecdotes with critiques of cultural norms.
From [26:57–1:03:59], the duo dives deeper into libertarian philosophy and personal stories. Anthony shares a slope mishap where he jokingly insulted a stranger, mistaking him for Stephan [39:12–40:27], and they laugh over a gondola line encounter with a woman claiming cancer [47:24–49:53]. They reflect on intellectual curiosity [41:04–43:55], with Anthony linking his reasoning to a challenging upbringing, and Stephan joking about being "bitten by a radioactive Rothbard." They decide against extending their stay after Anthony’s skiing wrecks [51:21–58:39], opting for a final meal at West End Bistro [56:16–1:00:29], where they discuss truffle fries and libertarian ethics. The episode closes with a playful coffee shop exchange about Robert Redford [1:00:40–1:02:53], wrapping up with a montage of their top skiing speeds and a farewell from Stephan’s porch [1:03:01–1:03:59], leaving listeners with a mix of humor, philosophy, and adventure.
Grok detailed shownotes and Transcript below.
Update: mentioned in KOL462 | CouchStreams After Hours on Break the Cycle with Joshua Smith (2021).
Two libertarian blokes on a ski vacation. Filmed Wednesday, March 31, 2021, Telluride Ski Resort.
https://youtu.be/W-zKMncu4jo?si=dN9mgW-dkVbx-Btf
Part 1: KOL329 | Lift Talks #1 With Kinsella & Sammeroff
https://youtu.be/d1ZY0xm7coY?si=1rIL4Na8jnis4x_P
Cross-posted on Scottish Liberty podcast.
Bonus video:
Three day skiing video compilation telluride March 2021
Grok detailed shownotes
Bullet-Point Summary with Time Markers and Descriptions for 10–15 Minute Blocks
Below is a bullet-point summary for use as show notes, organized into 10–15 minute blocks, each with a description and key points from the conversation, including time markers for significant moments.
0:00–14:46: Introduction and Trip Recap
Description: The episode opens with Stephan and Anthony on a ski lift in Telluride, setting a casual, humorous tone. They share photos and stories from their trip, starting with a dinner party and moving into a recap of their travels from Houston to Auburn, Alabama, and then to Telluride. The conversation blends libertarian commentary with personal anecdotes, including mask mandate debates and libertarian gossip.
Key Points:
[0:00–0:24] Photos of the group in Telluride, including hot tub moments.
[1:02–2:23] Discussion of a catered dinner party where mask mandates were dismissed, and vaccine reactions were debated, with a jab at "data deniers."
[3:00–4:14] Anthony’s frustration at being late to ski, blaming Stephan’s leisurely pace.
[4:09–5:03] Critique of political labels like "liberals" and "progressives," noting a closer affinity with conservatives.
[6:23–8:58] Recap of their Auburn visit, meeting libertarian figures like Jeff Barr and Roderick Long, with Anthony excited about being recognized.
[9:43–12:45] Libertarian gossip about Roderick Long’s alleged excommunication from the Mises Institute and Stephan’s cancel...
