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The Knowledge BarWhat’s Got You: AI Angst, Movie Mayhem, and Teaching GoodbyesSend us a textOn this week’s episode of the Knowledge Bar we covered a lot of ground. We kicked off with a meaningful look at Chris’s first graduating cohort of new lawyers before shifting gears to a discussion about how AI is impacting the way we think, write, and express ourselves. Then we turn our attention to the movies. Alex is excited about the summer of blockbusters but Ethan pulls us back to reality with President Trump’s most recent attempt to take our fun away. Grab a drink and hang out.2025-05-081h 04The Knowledge BarTKB 101 - Fantasy Football - 1Send us a text🏈 Fantasy Football 101: DOMINATE the First 5 Rounds 🧠🔥 New to fantasy football or just looking to sharpen your draft edge? In this video, I break down a winning strategy for the first 5 rounds of your fantasy draft — the foundation of any championship team. We’ll cover: ✅ Positional value ✅ Avoiding early busts ✅ Drafting for upside ✅ Building a balanced rosterWhether you're picking 1st or 12th, this guide sets you up to draft like a pro. Hit that play button and let's get you ready to CRUSH...2025-05-0717 minThe Knowledge BarEpisode 25 - Why we're so bad at griefSend us a textOn this week’s episode of the Knowledge Bar, the guys are pausing for some discussion on a more serious topic, grief. We’ll take a look at why it’s important to think about and acknowledge grief even when it isn’t happening to you, how we react to it, and wrap up discussing how we can all support people we care about when they’re in tough times.What are you drinking Recommendations:Alex: Weller 12 (bourbon) - Buffalo Trace DistilleryChris: Hazy Hearted (beer) - Bell’s B...2025-05-011h 19The Knowledge BarEpisode 24 - THE NFL DRAFT EXTRAVAGANZASend us a textOn this week’s episode of the Knowledge Bar, the guys circle up to discuss the 2025 NFL Draft which is right around the corner. They work together to offer their own consensus top 10 draft picks, make their own personal picks for their hometown teams, and spotlight some underrated draft picks you may have never heard of! It’s a good one! What are you drinking Recommendations:Alex: Arbor Brewing’s Pollination Sensation (beer)Chris: Redwood Empire’s Rocket Top (rye whiskey)Patrick: Arran 10 (scotch whisky)Ethan: Ar...2025-04-231h 31The Knowledge BarDire Wolves, Draft Misses, and Due ProcessSend us a textOn this week’s episode of the Knowledge Bar, Chris rejoins the crew from his illness and he’s pretty fired up about the legal struggle surrounding the deportation of Kilmar Abrego-Garcia. We’ll also have some fun talking NFL ‘What If….’ scenarios, dire wolves coming back to action, and the NBA playoffs buzzing. Enjoy!What are you drinking Recommendations:Alex: Tequila Ocho Anejo Old Fitzgerald Cask (tequila)Chris: Tequila Ocho Anejo Old Fitzgerald Cask (tequila)Patrick: Tequila Ocho Anejo Old Fitzgerald Cask (tequila)Ethan: Miller Highl...2025-04-181h 20The Knowledge BarIs Gen-Z...Retiring?Send us a textToday on The Knowledge Bar we’re talking about a new trend called ‘Micro Retirement’ and discussing the shifting culture in the workplace. We’ll also spend some more time on baseball but at a personal level. Is it worth it to be a fan? Is there actually crying in baseball?!? Check out the full conversation.What are you drinking Recommendations:Alex: Irish Coffee (cocktail)1 ½ Oz Irish Whiskey6 oz Fresh Brewed Coffee2 oz Fresh Whipped CreamPatrick: Dirty Chai Latte (coffee) - Cafe LivEthan: Irish Coffee (cocktail...2025-04-101h 02The Knowledge BarTush Pushes and TorpedoesSend us a textToday on The Knowledge Bar, things are getting heated up over the MVP race in the NBA, Chris reports all of the excitement around Watches and Wonders, Torpedo Bats are taking over the MLB, and Pat wonders what Democrats can really do to change the political tides. It’s a lot to get through but we’ll have some fun!What are you drinking Recommendations:Alex: Stargazer (beer) - MadTreeChris: Frey Ranch Uncut (bourbon)Patrick: Nikka Whisky from the Barrel (Japanese Whisky)Ethan: Truth (beer) - Rh...2025-04-041h 20The Knowledge BarKanpai to Opening Day!Send us a textToday on The Knowledge Bar Patrick is back from Japan and gives us a great rundown of his trip. After we get caught up, we dive into opening day excitement and this year’s NL MVP. Chris is down the wormhole on knives and their craftsmanship and Alex can’t get enough of college basketball…. At least a couple days each year.What are you drinking Recommendations:Alex: Blossom (beer) - Rhinegeist Chris: Bruichladdich The Classic Laddie (Scotch)Patrick: Bruichladdich The Classic Laddie (Scotch)Ethan: Pretty...2025-03-271h 09The Knowledge BarIs the U.S. Government Really Erasing American Icons Based on Skin Color??Send us a textToday on The Knowledge Bar, it gets heated up in more ways than one. Chris was fired up about the young, scrappy Pistons; there’s outrage in the federal government’s attempts to erase icons from places of prominence, and we’ll wrap with a good conversation about how we could all be more mindful about how we rest and take a break. Hang out with us to hear the full conversation.What are you drinking Recommendations:Alex: Bookers 4-24 ‘Jimmy’s Batch’ (bourbon) - Jim Beam Dis...2025-03-201h 08The Knowledge BarAren't these teams made of money?Send us a textThis week on the knowledge bar, we are following the money in sports and global politics. We dive into some sad facts about minor league baseball, the excitement, or lack thereof surrounding the start of NFL free agency. Then Chris brings us back to reality with the quote “dumbest trade war ever.” Tune in!What are you drinking Recommendations:Alex: Irish Maid (cocktail)2 oz milk washed bourbon.75 oz ginger syrup.5 oz lemon juice.5 oz amaretto2 dashes Peychauds Chris: Four Roses Private Selection (bourbon)Ethan: Starman Pale...2025-03-131h 03The Knowledge BarShut up Adrien Brody!Send us a textToday on the Knowledge bar we’re definitely in the Oscars spirit. We’ll talk award show reactions and the buzz around AI in the Best Actor category. After that, Chris is worried about the Right’s demand for purity on the Supreme Court and what does education going back to the state mean for us? Hang out with us!What are you drinking Recommendations:Alex: Irish Maid (cocktail)2 oz Irish Whiskey¾ oz simple syrup½ oz lemon juice½ oz Elderflower Liqueur Chris: High Quality H2OPatrick...2025-03-071h 09The Knowledge BarEpisode 16 - Why are we so sad!?Send us a textOn this episode of The Knowledge Bar the guys get deep on the topic of happiness in our lives. The United States is in a happiness backslide. Because for another year Americans say they are less happy than the year before. A closer look reveals that the unhappiest among us are those under the age of 35! What is going on?! We’ll also take a break from the deep and the world of sports has the group’s attention from the buzz around the NFL draft, to the new h...2025-02-281h 25The Knowledge BarEpisode 15 - Is America's Pastime DyingSend us a textOn this episode of the Knowledge Bar a special guest joins us as we’re taking a break from football and looking to spring training. America loves baseball….right? We are going to dive into “America’s Game”. What’s going on with baseball? Is it actually dying? Why do we love it? How can it compete in an increasingly competitive sports market? On top of all of that we’ll talk a bit about executive orders that are changing the way we talk, live and work, the NHL’s first attempt a...2025-02-201h 38The Knowledge BarEpisode 14 - The MaHaters Super Bowl Team DraftSend us a textToday on the Knowledge Bar we’re trying something new. In honor of this past weekend’s super bowl festivities, we’re going to do a good old fashioned draft. We’ll be drafting the all time best super bowl teams and obviously our conversation will be completely civil.On top of a spirited all time draft, we’re talking Super Bowl reactions, the passing of the artist formerly known as Drake, words that marked our culture in 2024 and more. What are you drinkin...2025-02-141h 39The Knowledge BarEpisode 13 - Is College for Everyone?Send us a textToday on the pod, the boys are talking about college. Over the past 10 years, confidence in higher education in the US has fallen to dramatic lows. The media is littered with stories about massive student debt, lack of job opportunities and other pitfalls. So we’re going to explore what’s going on with college and whether or not it’s still the path to the American Dream. On top of a rather inspiring conversation about the state of education, we’re also addressing the shocking NBA trade deadline...2025-02-071h 42The Knowledge BarEpisode 12 - The Down-Low on Sports BettingSend us a textToday on the pod we’re talking about a staple of the ‘bro economy’ and what has seemingly taken over every broadcast, scrolling ticker, and conversation among guys at the bar: sports betting. In the past few years sports betting has gone from a reputation as sneaky, undesirable, and even illegal, to inhabiting some of the most popular apps on every bro’s phone. But before we talk winning…. Mostly losingIn addition to sports betting Chris and Patrick are getting spicy over the national championship and we serve up some great reco...2025-01-241h 34The Knowledge BarEpisode 11 - Is TikTok Doomed?Send us a textToday on the knowledge bar we’re talking about the case that may decide the fate of an app with more than 170 million users: tik tok. Last week the United States Supreme Court heard oral argument on Tik Tok v. Garland. We’ll explore the arguments for and against Tik Tok and what the implications are for speech, security, and social media in our lives.In addition, on today’s episode we’ll talk recommendations for electronic note-taking devices, tragedy around the world and at home, and we’ll do a live bourb...2025-01-161h 30The Knowledge BarEpisode 10 - The Death of DatingSend us a textOn this episode of The Knowledge Bar, we dive into the current world of dating from our varied perspectives. According to Pew Research, as of February 8, 2024, a quarter of all 40 year olds in the United States have never been married. For context, in 1980, that number was just 6%. Add on that the majority of single people are not actively looking for a relationship and we are left wondering: Is dating dying a slow death?In addition to dating, Chris’s excitement for the Detroit Lions continues, we’ll talk NFL MVP, some new...2025-01-091h 29The Knowledge BarEpisode 9 - 2024 Didn't Completely SuckSend us a text We’re taking a moment to appreciate 2024. As we cross the new year, we’re going to offer you our ‘Best of 2024’. We’re going to do this in a bit of a unique way but we hope you walk away from today’s episode with some reflection on 2024 and maybe some recommendationsBests of 2024Chris’s Bests of 2024Best Bourbon: Woodinville 8 Yr - 2024 ReleaseBest Sports Moment: Lions Defeat Rams in 2024 NFL WildcardBest Watch: Tudor Black Bay 58 GMTBest...2025-01-031h 34The Knowledge BarEpisode 8 - You're not weird. You're just a fan!Send us a textOn this episode of The Knowledge Bar, we dive into something that everybody relates to on some level: Fandom. The rise of social media, pop sensations like Taylor Swift, and mega franchises like the Marvel Cinematic Universe have taken fandom from online chat rooms to mainstream. Join us for a conversation about the origins of fandom, how we interact with it, and where it's going.We’ll also spend time on today’s episode comforting Chris as the Lions lose more players to injury, get Patrick’s reaction to the...2024-12-191h 33The Knowledge BarBonus Episode - The 2024 College Football PlayoffSend us a textHear our thoughts and analysis on the upcoming College Football Playoff!Produced and Edited by Ethan HarigRate, Subscribe, and leave a comment to let us know how we’re doing. Follow us on Instagram (@TheKnowledge.Bar) and TikTok (@TheKnowledge.Bar). Check out more Knowledge Bar content at TheKnowledge.Bar and email us feedback or topic thoughts at podcast@knowledge.bar. Enjoy your friends and always drink responsibly! Cheers!2024-12-1655 minThe Knowledge BarEpisode 7 - The Next Housing BubbleSend us a text Today we’re jumping into a topic that paints a grim picture for the future of housing in America. Major climate events in the United States have quintupled since the 1980s. Those events are particularly concentrated in Texas, Florida, and California. The effects of global climate change are making these natural disasters more and more severe, but populations and property values in high risk zones are increasing. We’ll explore what’s going on and the impacts for the future.In addition to our main topic, we’ll c...2024-12-131h 34The Knowledge BarEpisode 6 - The State of the Movie IndustrySend us a text Silence your cell phones, keep your feet off the seats, and grab your favorite movie drink. Today on the Knowledge Bar we’re going to take a look at something that all of us love, movies. For so many of us, movies have inspired emotion, cultivated gripping experiences, and most importantly, made memories. We’re going to talk today about the current state of the movie industry and try to imagine its future.In addition to our main topic, flag-planting seems to be the most popular trend...2024-12-051h 28The Knowledge BarEpisode 5 - What the **** am I doing with my life!? (The Quarter-Life Crisis)Send us a text Grab your cocktail or cup of tea and strap in for a doozy. Today on the Knowledge Bar we’re talking about how millennials are confronting quarter-life crises at an alarming rate. We’ll talk about what millennials are saying about these feelings, what scientists are saying, and talk about some of our own experiences. In addition to our main topic, the University of Michigan lands their man in Bryce Underwood, the Oscars are on the horizon, and Christmas is just a bit much in November.2024-11-261h 19The Knowledge BarEpisode 4 - The History of Happy HourSend us a textFill up your glass and get ready to tackle one of the great traditions of the American Workplace…… Happy Hour. We can all think of a time when we had a great conversation with a coworker over a cocktail. Where did it come from? Is Happy Hour still a thing? Has it changed? What impact does it make on workplace culture?In addition to our main topic, we’ll be talking about some excitement about live theatre, Travis Hunter’s campaign for the Heisman Trophy, and Pens? What are you...2024-11-191h 15The Knowledge BarBonus Episode - Our Thoughts on the ElectionSend us a textBonus Episode - 2024 Presidential ElectionGrab a strong one and join us for a BONUS episode to talk about the 2024 Presidential election. By now you obviously know that Donald Trump has bucked historical trends in a number of ways in returning to the White House. Let’s just say at the outset, this isn’t meant to be a political podcast. Full disclosure: we’re just 4 guys who like to drink booze and talk about stuff we think is cool. 2024-11-1247 minThe Knowledge BarEpisode 3 - Kids Can't Read?!?Send us a textGrab another one and join us on Episode 3 of The Knowledge Bar. In this episode, Alex leads a discussion on a so-called ‘Literacy Crisis in the US’. As primary and secondary education has scrambled, colleges are now seeing the impacts of instructional shortfalls, the COVID-19 pandemic, and a shifting culture around reading.In addition to our main topic, we’ll be talking about bad beats in the sports betting world, an a-political take on the recent election cycle, and how Chris’s students are killing it this semester!2024-11-121h 17