Adam Haman (a previous guest on Drop The Mask) comes in to set us straight on various libertarian topics. We look at Dave Smith's argument about Jimmy Kimmel and The Regime, and debate tactics shown by Jacob Hornberger and Walter Block on a recent Tom Woods episode.   It's always fun to hear from Adam, he's a very smart guy - find him at Haman Nature

Ghostwriter extraordinaire Joshua Lisec joins us for a deep reflection on the Unhuman activity surrounding the murder of Charlie Kirk. Joshua is the co-author of the book Unhumans: The Secret History of Communist Revolutions (And How To Crush Them), author of So Good They Call You A Fake, and much more.  He has a very conservative bent, but one thing we can certainly agree on is Communism is a disaster everywhere it's tried. 

Mark's former cohost on Knocked Conscious joins us for a reunion, turning the tables and asking us questions about capitalism and what the near future might bring.  So many signs are pointing in the wrong direction, can we get out of it? A fun, freewheeling, casual chat about what capitalism means to us, what the problems are, and where they really come from.  Enjoy!

Per Bylund, economist and senior fellow at the Mises Institute joins us for a fun chat about current economic events.  We cover: Labor Day and Unions US Gov's 10% Intel stake Trump's Tariffs The AI economy and more! Find Per on X: https://x.com/PerBylund

We continue the conversation on AI, this time taking a look at how it affects human behavior-- people who use it to do tasks seem to have decreased brain activity Then a look at Emad Mostaque's take on the AI future. He and the "Moonshot" crew anticipate hyperinflation and doom for the working class.  Will AI be the downfall of humanity? Maybe...

Our friend William joins us to talk about the future of AI. He shares a property-based system of value that he came up with as we discuss what's going on with AI and if we should be scared it's going to collapse our economy   Follow us on Rumble! https://rumble.com/c/IfByWhiskey

Dan McKnight of DefendTheGuard.US joins us to talk about using the states and the 10th amendment authority to stop the war machine from sending our boys out on deployment without congressional approval. A great conversation and an important subject Follow our Rumble channel https://rumble.com/c/IfByWhiskey And join us live in the chat, Mondays at 8pm ET there on Rumble!

A free-wheeling episode where Mark and I discuss freedom in America Are freedom and liberty the same thing?  What freedoms do we really have?  + Failures of the Trump admin in recent weeks

Going back to Sam Harris and Jordan Peterson lamenting the future of AI and what that means for the public discourse. Should people be anonymous online? Is AI going to destroy the podcast market?  Let's talk!

Mark and I talk to Howard Bloom, author of a new book The Case of the Sexual Cosmos: Everything You Know About Nature Is Wrong. It's a provocative, paradigm-shifting book that challenges two of science’s core assumptions: the Second Law of Thermodynamics (entropy) and the notion that humans are destroying the Earth.   Bloom argues that the cosmos is driven by a "First Law of Flamboyance," where life and complexity emerge through creativity and sexual processes, not decay. He reinterprets the universe’s history—from the Big Bang to human evolution—as a story of relentless invention, where sex and gene-shuffling produce unique "oddballs" that probe new possibilities. Bloom posits that humans are not savaging the planet but are part of a cosmic project to "garden the solar system and green the galaxy." Described as meticulously researched and engaging, it’s a bold, optimistic counterpoint to apocalyptic narratives, blending science, history, and philosophy.

Breaking down Jordan Peterson and Sam Harris' conversation about the plague of social media To be continued next time!  Join us Mondays live at 8pm ET/5pm AZ

It’s No Kings Day, and your favorite philosophical troublemakers, Jason and Mark, are raising a glass to freedom—and questioning the price of it. In this spirited episode of If By Whiskey, the duo unpacks the meaning behind No Kings Day: a cheeky celebration of self-governance, independence, and the radical idea that no one rules unless you let them. Then it’s off to the dusty plains of FreedomFest, where liberty-lovers, crypto cowboys, and anti-authoritarian oddballs gather in the name of ideas too spicy for polite society. Jason and Mark dive into the wild mix of intellectual debates, free-market evangelism, and just the right amount of tinfoil that makes FreedomFest the Woodstock of the libertarian world. Whether you’re sipping bourbon or black coffee, this episode is your invitation to toast the madness of monarchy, the beauty of dissent, and the weird, wonderful chaos of living free. No gods, no masters—just microphones, mischief, and a few hard truths.

We come roaring back with a tribute to Scott Adams and our "Simulation Sip"; a look at the LA immigration riots and the totally organic, grassroots protests; Then the big ticket item-- Just war theory.  What is it, does anyone practice it, and of course we get into the Israel-Gaza conflict as a major case study.   Wrapping up with the latest Dave Portnoy hissy fit - a perfect example of what not to do if you have a problem with someone.

Looking at the fracturing of right-wing media voices. People we have respected for other reasons are going off the rails-- as you might expect from right-wingers. Good on a few things, but bad on most.  Clips of Jordan Peterson, James Lindsay, Tim Dillon, and more!

Bob Lement of Static Radio, one of the first 50 podcasts ever made, joins Mark and me for some conspiracy talk. Get out your tin foil hats! 

Our friend and fellow libertarian, Jesse, joins us for a wide ranging conversation. We talk libertarian party, woke right, Trump's tariffs, and all sorts of fun stuff on this week's "If By Whiskey"

Apologies for subpar audio quality-- I tried to salvage it as somehow it was recorded through the camera and not my main microphone. It's a little better than the original live recording. Someday I'll be able to live stream without any hiccups... but I guess not today Looking at the persuasion mistakes by the White House response to Amazon's spelling out of tariff price increases, and Andrew Schulz' take on that situation

Does the rise of "podcastistan" mean the news is done? Are comedian podcasters the new 'establishment'? Would that be a bad thing? Find out here on Anarcho-Caffeinated

We finish up the discussion of Douglas Murray and all the wild commentary around the "expert" debate.  Narrowing our definition of woke right and mocking those who push the term on the wrong people.

Looking back at Dave Rubin's rise to fame - did he do it by gatekeeping?Why are Rogan's friends trying to shut down his conversations?Are we dumbing down conversations because we're afraid of what dumb people might misunderstand about them?