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There Will Be BourbonLarry TeakellLarry 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.
2025-12-021h 41There Will Be Bourbon"Blood Memory" with Voodoo and Mark SibleyAuthor 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.
2025-10-271h 18There Will Be BourbonKing Mac on The 2025 Chicago BearsKing 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.
2025-10-021h 22There Will Be BourbonJavier Mackey - Retired Green BeretJavier 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!
2025-09-212h 24There Will Be BourbonAnthony Dyer - US Air Force Special Missions AviatorBorn 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...
2025-08-2342 minThere Will Be BourbonDarrin X - Washington D.C. Social ActivistDarrin X is a long time Washington D.C. native, former musician for GoGo music band Rare Essence, board member to the GoGo museum, and a social activist. Darrin stops by the virtual bar to describe Washington D.C. growing up in the 70s and 80s, what led to the surge in violence, what the city needs today, and responds to President Trump's federalization of the DC police and deployment of the National Guard.
2025-08-131h 34There Will Be BourbonBobby Burack - Outkick WriterBobby 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!
2025-08-042h 08There Will Be BourbonCOL (Retired) Mike Bennett - Author and Former Green BeretFormer 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...
2025-06-302h 11There Will Be BourbonPasture Peaks FarmsBraxton 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!
2025-06-191h 24There Will Be Bourbon"Lafayette Lee" RETVRNSLafayette 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!
2025-05-221h 47There Will Be BourbonKen Ramos - US Army WTF MomentsRetired 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!
2025-04-262h 23There Will Be BourbonBuck Shamrock - 30 Year Law Enforcement VeteranBuck 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!
2025-04-161h 44There Will Be BourbonSam Shoemate - Terminal CWO and Veteran AdvocateRetired 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!
2025-04-121h 15There Will Be BourbonJeff Young - Covering the San Francisco GiantsJeff Young from Around The Foghorn returns to discuss the 2025 San Francisco Giants.
2025-03-291h 04There Will Be BourbonCW5 Edward Cope - US Army Logistics ExpertChief 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.
2025-02-131h 37There Will Be BourbonViking Rob - Iraq Veteran"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!
2025-01-231h 27There Will Be BourbonViking Rob - Iraq Veteran"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!
2025-01-2344 minThere Will Be BourbonJesse Kelly - Host of The Jesse Kelly ShowJesse 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!
2025-01-1044 minThere Will Be BourbonSteven Schultze - US Army Veteran and AuthorSteve 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!
2024-12-033h 42There Will Be BourbonRon Miskin - The Buffalo Wool Co."@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!
2024-11-131h 14There Will Be BourbonTerry Schappert - Actor and Retired Green BeretA 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!
2024-10-132h 02There Will Be BourbonClay Martin - Retired Green Beret, Former Sniper, and AuthorClay 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!
2024-09-261h 07There Will Be Bourbon"King Mac" - Chicago Bears Talk and MoreKing 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!
2024-09-051h 28There Will Be Bourbon"I Love You Enough to Talk Down to You" - Travis, Former Marine and US Army VeteranTravis 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!
2024-08-092h 38There Will Be BourbonRob Province ReturnsRob 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!
2024-07-232h 04There Will Be BourbonBrink - Former US Secret Service Special AgentBrink; 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.
2024-07-182h 08There Will Be BourbonMorgan Lerette - Former Blackwater Mercenary in IraqFormer 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...
2024-07-041h 57There Will Be BourbonThere Will Be Catholics Part 1 - Benjamin of BircholmBenjamin (@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...
2024-05-263h 00There Will Be Bourbon"Lafayette Lee" of Substack and IM 1776Lafayette 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!
2024-05-081h 25There Will Be BourbonJohn Madden - All-American at Auburn and Former Professional Baseball PlayerJohn 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...
2024-04-281h 27There Will Be BourbonMark Sibley - Author of "A Dance of Devils"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...
2024-03-192h 18There Will Be Bourbon"Gruntpa" Returns"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!
2024-03-012h 04There Will Be BourbonHappy Hour w/Michelle Vogt - @GOPFashionista and RareDiseaseWarriorMichelle 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...
2024-02-091h 15There Will Be BourbonDale Stark - A-10 Pilot and RancherDale 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...
2023-12-091h 40There Will Be BourbonRoss Kennedy - Logistics and Supply Chain Expert - Part 2Picking 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!
2023-12-011h 23There Will Be BourbonRoss Kennedy - Logistics and Supply Chain Expert - Part 1Ross 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!
2023-11-2259 minThere Will Be BourbonJeff Young - FanSided Editor for the San Francisco Giants at Round the Fog HornMy 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!
2023-11-061h 04There Will Be BourbonJessica Fenske - Candidate for Arvada City CouncilJessica 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.
2023-10-251h 01There Will Be BourbonTerry Schappert - Retired Green Beret and ActorTerry 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?
2023-10-172h 13There Will Be Bourbon"Demp" Returns - Off-Shore Oilman, SOLATAC Founder and New SM Manager for War Gate BooksDemp 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!
2023-10-021h 51There Will Be BourbonClay Martin - Happy Hour w/ Retired Green Beret, Author, and Weapons ExpertClay 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.
2023-07-191h 04There Will Be BourbonJoel Gaines - Former Army Intelligence (Russia), Author, and War Lizard Tactical TrainerJoel 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...
2023-07-111h 54There Will Be BourbonAlan Morte - President of Three Ventures and Co-Host of the WAC Attack PodcastAlan 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.
2023-06-152h 05There Will Be BourbonBraxton McCoy - Author, Veteran & CowboyBraxton 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.
2023-05-182h 13There Will Be Bourbon"Curtis" - Oil and Gas ManCurtis - @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.
2023-04-271h 46There Will Be BourbonTodd Burleson - Napa Wine Specialist and Llama Wines ImporterTodd 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
2023-03-301h 56There Will Be Bourbon@GFYGardenCenter - Iraq Intel Vet and Former Fat Man"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...
2023-03-171h 29There Will Be BourbonClaude Krause - Claude's BBQ and Farmageddon Culinary SpecialistClaude 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...
2023-03-112h 13There Will Be BourbonKay Eastham - Army VeteranBorn 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...
2023-03-112h 16There Will Be BourbonMorgan Hancock - Founder of Bourbon with HeartMorgan 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...
2023-02-051h 28There Will Be BourbonTwitter's @LouisvilleGunAn 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...
2023-02-012h 04There Will Be BourbonJesse Kelly - Host of The Jesse Kelly ShowJesse 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.
2022-12-0951 minThere Will Be BourbonBrian and Teresa Morgenstern - "Vignettes & Vino" Authors and Former Senior White House StaffBrian 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...
2022-11-161h 08There Will Be BourbonThere Will Be Banter - Episode 17The 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.
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2021-04-0452 minThere Will Be BourbonCarey Duval - Combat Veteran and Adaptive Competitive AthleteThere 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.
2021-03-171h 27There Will Be BourbonRobert Thornton and Tim Mantsch - Gain Train Reunion 2.0Tim 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!
2021-03-032h 09There Will Be BourbonSam Rogers - Concerned Vets for AmericaFormer 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...
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There Will Be BourbonCasey Gray - Part 2So maybe we did these a little out of order? Here is the rest of the interview with Casey Gray describing how he ended up in Naval Special Warfare and how he found himself running for Congress! Grab a glass. There Will Be More Bourbon!
2021-02-2252 minThere Will Be BourbonThere Will Be Banter - Episode 16We 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!
2021-02-1955 minThere Will Be BourbonCasey Gray - Part 1What hasn't Casey done in service to his country? Well, you're going to hear about A LOT, specifically his takes on the VA and his experience with them, but most importantly, his recovery after a horrific helicopter crash while deployed in 2011. Casey served honorably with with Naval Special Warfare, Army Special Forces, as well as with the US State Department and the CIA. He also ran for Congress in 2020. We will get to that. This man could talk for hours and I plan to let him. So this is Part 1 with Part 2 to follow next week. Grab a glass! There...
2021-02-101h 55There Will Be BourbonThere Will Be Banter - Episode 15We 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.
2021-01-3040 minThere Will Be Bourbon"Mac" - OnlyFans Content Creator, Small Business Owner, Aspiring WriterMac was born & raised in the heart of the Midwest. She works as a Cosmetic Tattoo Artist and adult content creator by day; self-proclaimed creative writer by night. She's in the beginning stages of writing a self-help book using her own life experiences as a guide for each chapter. Pieces of the book will include her personal takes on growing up deeply in religion, homeschooling, experiencing divorce, living with eating disorders & mental illness, a brief snapshot of homelessness, grief, understanding healing, and finally finding herself. She strives to push others towards hopeful living. Mac is currently a homeowner near Indianapolis...
2021-01-271h 04There Will Be BourbonThere Will Be Banter - Episode 14This 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.
2021-01-2236 minThere Will Be BourbonBraxton McCoy - Icon of the American WestBraxton 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.
2021-01-202h 21There Will Be BourbonThere Will Be Banter - Episode 13Back 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!
2021-01-101h 06There Will Be BourbonRick Dickson - America's Public Affairs OfficerRick shares his unique experience as a multiple tour combat veteran as an Enlisted Calvary Scout and as the Public Affairs Officer for the 3rd Special Forces Group. His candor discussing his time in Iraq as well as other stops around the globe courtesy of the US Army shed insight on America's role and involvement around the world since 9/11. He also shares in my sad fandom of the Chicago Bears which has caused us great grief over the years, but much like deployments, it's shared suffering. And we love it. Grab a glass.
2021-01-081h 53There Will Be BourbonWalt Niziolek - Investor, Operations Exec, Small Business Owner, Former Army RangerWalt 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...
2020-12-092h 19There Will Be BourbonThere Will Be Banter - Episode 12The 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.
2020-12-0441 minThere Will Be BourbonLisa Jaster - Delete The AdjectiveIn 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...
2020-12-022h 25There Will Be BourbonBrink - Adversity is Not an Excuse"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.
2020-11-241h 55There Will Be BourbonThere Will Be Banter - Episode 11America'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.
2020-11-2047 minThere Will Be BourbonEddie McClintock - America's Leading ManI 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.
2020-11-182h 26There Will Be BourbonThere Will Be Banter - Episode 10The 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!
2020-11-131h 07There Will Be BourbonThere Will Be Banter - Episode 9The 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!
2020-11-061h 00There Will Be BourbonClay Martin - Green Beret, Author, Guy YOU Should Listen ToClay 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...
2020-11-031h 39There Will Be BourbonThere Will Be Banter - Episode 8This 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.
2020-10-301h 16There Will Be BourbonLarry Teakell - Soldier's Medal Recipient for HeroismSergeant 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...
2020-10-282h 01There Will Be BourbonThere Will Be Banter - Episode 7We 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!
2020-10-2341 minThere Will Be BourbonPedro Turushina - Colombian Immigrant and American Business OwnerPedro 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...
2020-10-201h 27There Will Be BourbonRenee Goble - Assistant City Attorney and Senior LitigatorRenee 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...
2020-10-132h 30There Will Be BourbonThere Will Be Banter - Episode 6The 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.
2020-10-0244 minThere Will Be Bourbon"Demp McGee" - Oil Man and Solatac Founder"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.
2020-09-291h 39There Will Be BourbonThere Will Be Banter - Episode 5This 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.
2020-09-2558 min2020-09-2429 minThere Will Be BourbonJavier Mackey - An American TreasureJavier 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...
2020-09-222h 40There Will Be BourbonThere Will Be Banter - Episode 4The 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.
2020-09-1856 minThere Will Be BourbonJoe Kent - Special Forces (Retired), Gold Star HusbandJoe 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...
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2020-09-1144 minThere Will Be Bourbon"Lafayette Lee" - Veteran, family man, and a self-proclaimed Southern Agrarian"Lee", a scholarly man joins me to discuss a variety of issues currently unfolding in the United States. We discuss the Black Lives Matter movement, the "Zoomer" generation and how they can establish themselves politically, as well as the current pulse of the nation and what we can expect to see in the months to come. There Will Be Bourbon.
2020-09-082h 03There Will Be BourbonThere Will Be Banter - Episode 2We 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.
2020-09-0444 minThere Will Be BourbonThere Will Be Banter - Episode 1The 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.
2020-08-2533 minThere Will Be BourbonRetired US Army Colonel Chris BagleyA 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."
2020-08-2436 minThere Will Be BourbonBraxton McCoy - Author of The Glass FactoryOn January 5, 2006, Braxton was deployed to Ramadi, Iraq when a suicide bomber detonated their vest within 15 meters of his position. Braxton describes that day, his long, triumphant recovery, and how he found love on Tinder. That's right. This could be you, left and right swipers. But you probably won't live to tell this amazing story, one that every American should know and understand.
2020-08-122h 52There Will Be BourbonJerry O'Neill - Voice of The UCF Knights and Orlando Sports Talk IconThis 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.
2020-07-312h 54There Will Be BourbonVeronika Lopez - First Generation American PatriotVeronica 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.
2020-07-252h 20There Will Be BourbonTheo Sellers - Retired Army Lieutenant Colonel and All-Around Great AmericanRetired 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.
2020-07-201h 58There Will Be BourbonThe Outpost - The Battle of Kamdesh with Staff Sergeant Nicholas DavidsonStaff 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.
2020-07-151h 28There Will Be BourbonUFC 251 Fight Island PreviewUFC 251 Fight Island Preview. Petr Yan vs Jose Aldo, Max Holloway vs Alexander Volkanovski, and Kamaru Usman vs Jorge Masvidal.
2020-07-1120 minThere Will Be BourbonRetired CIA Paramilitary Operations Officer Ron Moeller Part 2Part 2 with American icon Ron Moeller on his time with the agency. Happy Independence Day!
2020-07-0446 minThere Will Be BourbonRetired CIA Paramilitary Operations Officer Ron Moeller Part 1Twitter @ericcoversagainTwitter @OGA_RonYoutube: There Will Be Bourbon
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