This episode marks a sincere turn for the Whiskey Bros. We sat down once again with Lane Akin—retired Wise County Sheriff, lifelong lawman, and now author of The Point. Unlike our usual antics, this conversation leans heavy, and for good reason.

Lane joined us to reflect on a career spanning more than fifty years, the community that stood with him through both triumph and tragedy, and the personal journey of turning field notes and undercover experiences into a book that’s already become a part of local history. We also celebrated the release of the audiobook—months in the making—produced right here with the Bros.

In this episode, you’ll hear:

• How Lane’s undercover narcotics work in the 1980s laid the groundwork for The Point.
• Why he says the story is “about 75% true,” and how fiction weaves the real cases together.
• What retirement looks like for a man who’s never gone without a job.
• Why the Athena Strand case still defines his view of Wise County’s citizens.
• How reading aloud—an unexpected habit born from audiobook prep—can change the way we engage with stories.

This isn’t comedy hour. It’s a chance to honor a man, his work, and the State that shaped him. Pull up a chair, pour something strong, and sit with us as we go deeper into The Point.

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